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Ajinkya Rahane weighs in on Suryakumar Yadav’s ideal batting position ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane took centre stage and talked about where India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav should bat in the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026. The Men in Blue will kick off their WC campaign on February 7. New Delhi: The stage is set for the T20 World Cup 2026. The marquee event is all set to kick off on February 7 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With almost all the squads announced, many eyes will be set upon the defending champions, team India.  The Men in Blue will hope to become…

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Tilak Varma ruled out of first three New Zealand T20Is after undergoing surgery for abdominal issue

In a major blow for team India, star batter Tilak Varma has been ruled out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand after he underwent surgery for an abdominal issue. New Delhi: Star India batter Tilak Varma has officially been ruled out of the first three T20Is of the upcoming multi-format white-ball series against New Zealand. It is worth noting that the Men in Blue are slated to take on the Black Caps across three ODIs and five T20I matches. Ahead of the series, India will be without the services of Tilak Varma for the first three T20Is. It…

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WPL 2026: Schedule, squads, players, live streaming, and all you need to know

With the WPL (Women's Premier League) 2026 all set to kick off on January 9, let us have a look at the schedule, squads, live streaming, and all you need to know details for the upcoming tournament. The season opener will see Mumbai Indians women taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru women. New Delhi: The stage is set for the fourth edition of the WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2026. One of the most looked forward to tournaments of the year, the WPL kicks off on January 9, and the season opener of the competition will see defending champions Mumbai Indians women…

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Sri Lanka Cricket rope in Vikram Rathour as batting coach on consultancy basis ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket took centre stage and announced the appointment of former India cricketer Vikram Rathour as their new batting coach on a consultancy basis ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 that is slated to begin on February 7. New Delhi: With the T20 World Cup 2026 rapidly approaching, SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket), ahead of the start of the tournament, has announced the appointment of former India cricketer Vikram Rathour as their new batting coach on a consultancy basis for the approaching T20 World Cup.  It is worth noting that the World Cup 2026 is all set to…

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‘Determined to learn from this mistake’: Harry Brook issues apology for nightclub incident on New Zealand tour

Star England batter Harry Brook took centre stage and issued a formal apology for getting into an altercation with a nightclub bouncer during England's New Zealand tour ahead of the Ashes 2025-26. New Delhi: Star England batter Harry Brook has been a major talking point in the media throughout the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 series. One of the biggest talking points about Brook came from an incident that happened before the Ashes. The star batter was involved in a confrontation with a nightclub bouncer on the eve of an ODI during England's New Zealand tour ahead of the Ashes. According to…

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Sarfaraz Khan scripts history, slams 15-ball half-century against Punjab in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Star India batter Sarfaraz Khan was excellent for Mumbai in their clash against Punjab in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Smashing a 15-ball half-century, Sarfaraz became the Indian player with the fastest List A half-century. New Delhi: Star India batter Sarfaraz Khan has been in exceptional form of late. With the IPL (Indian Premier League) season rapidly approaching, Sarfaraz continues to showcase his brilliance in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. Representing Mumbai, Sarfaraz etched his name in the history books in the side’s recent clash against Punjab.  It is worth noting that Mumbai and Punjab locked horns at the…

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Tilak Varma suffers abdomen injury, faces race against time to get fit for T20 World Cup 2026

India's Asia Cup hero Tilak Varma has suffered an abdomen injury, which has more or less ruled him out of the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. India will be more worried about his availability for the T20 World Cup, scheduled to start on February 7. New Delhi: India's Asia Cup hero Tilak Varma has suffered an abdomen injury, which could rule him out of the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. More than that, India would be worried about his availability for the T20 World Cup as the left-hander is a crucial part of the team's line-up in the…

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Ruturaj Gaikwad shatters Michael Bevan’s world record after 20 years, Know details

Ruturaj Gaikwad, dropped from India's squad for New Zealand ODI series, responded to the snub by shattering a world record after 20 years. He smashed an unbeaten 134 off 131 balls for Maharashtra against Goa to break Michael Bevan's stunning record. Jaipur: Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front for Maharashtra in the final league stage game of the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Dr Soni Stadium in Jaipur. He smashed an unbeaten 134 off 131 balls for his side and in the process, broke the world record after 20 years. Gaikwad now holds the highest average in the history of…

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Abhishek Sharma’s struggle in Vijay Hazare Trophy continues, scores only 8 runs vs Mumbai

Abhishek Sharma is currently playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Punjab but has not been able to replicate his form from T20 cricket. He got out for just eight runs today in the game against Mumbai, even as Punjab got bowled out for just 216 runs. Jaipur: Abhishek Sharma is a vital player for India in the shortest format of the game and will be in action in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand from January 21. His form will be crucial for India going into the T20 World Cup, scheduled to start from February 7. However, the…

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NRAI suspends national coach Ankush Bharadwaj after minor accuses him of sexual harassment

A prominent member of India's shooting coaching staff, Ankush Bhardwaj, has been accused of sexual harassment by a minor shooter, prompting the national federation to suspend him. NRAI (National Rifles Association of India) confirmed that an FIR has been filed against Bhardwaj in Faridabad. Faridabad: National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) suspended national coach Ankush Bharadwaj today after being accused by a minor shooter. NRAI has confirmed the development, even as an FIR has also been filed against Bharadwaj in Faridabad. NRAI Secretary Rajiv Bhatia told PTI that the coach has been issued a show-cause notice and won't be associated…

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