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Jan

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New Zealand announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026, 2 players granted special leave

New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Even though several injured players, including captain Mitchell Santner, have been added to the squad, all are on track to get fit for the mega event. New Delhi: New Zealand have announced their 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 that is scheduled to commence on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. As many as five injured players, including captain Mitchell Santner, have been included in the squad but New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed that they are on track to get…

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06

Jan

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Refereeing Controversy erupts at National Boxing Championships after Ashish Chaudhary gets disqualified

Refereeing at the National Boxing Championships came under scrutiny after Olympian Ashish Chaudhary was controversially disqualified in his opening bout for an alleged intentional head clash. New Delhi: Refereeing at the ongoing National Boxing Championships has come under the scanner after Olympian Ashish Chaudhary was disqualified from his opening-round bout, prompting the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to order a review. Competing in the men’s 80kg category, the 2019 Asian Championships silver medallist was disqualified less than two minutes into his bout on Monday after officials ruled that he had deliberately clashed heads with Haryana’s Rupesh, resulting in a bleeding…

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06

Jan

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Faf du Plessis creates history, becomes first-ever South African to register major T20 record

Faf du Plessis has registered a major record for Joburg Super Kings during his team's clash against MI Cape Town in the SA20. Du Plessis scored a fiery 43 at Newlands, Cape Town, before rain intervened in the clash. New Delhi: South Africa veteran Faf du Plessis has etched his name into the history books as he registered a major milestone during the SA20 on Tuesday, January 6.  Du Plessis, who leads Joburg Super Kings in the South African franchise tournament, got to 12000 runs in T20 cricket during his team's clash against MI Cape Town at Newlands, Cape Town. …

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06

Jan

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Mustafizur Rahman joins Pakistan Super League after IPL exit, returns to PSL after eight years

Kolkata Knight Riders released Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League 2026 after the BCCI's instructions. Mustafizur has now joined the Pakistan Super League as he returns to the tournament after a gap of eight years. New Delhi: Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has joined the Pakistan Super League after being released from the Indian Premier League 2026, PSL confirmed through its social media handle. The PSL draft is set to take place on January 21. "Batters better shake carefully… It's going to Fizz in the New Era. Mustafizur Rahman joins HBL PSL 11!" read an announcement on the PSL’s…

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06

Jan

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Devdutt Padikkal creates history, becomes first player to achieve major record in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Devdutt Padikkal has been in insane form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 as he has slammed five fifty-plus scores in six innings. Padikkal has created history in the tournament after completing 600 runs in the ongoing season. New Delhi: Karnataka and India batter Devdutt Padikkal etched his name into the history books in the Vijay Hazare Trophy as he registered a major milestone during his state team's sixth league stage clash against Rajasthan on Tuesday, January 6.  Padikkal has been in brilliant form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy as he has scored five fifty-plus scores in the six…

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06

Jan

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Sri Lanka announce squad for T20I series against Pakistan in build-up to World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in a crucial three-match T20I series before the World Cup 2026. The Lankan Lions have named their squad for the series, with Dasun Shanaka set to lead the team. New Delhi: Sri Lanka have named their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan that gets underway on January 7.  The 18-member squad will be led by Dasun Shanaka, who was re-appointed the T20I captain after the Sri Lanka selectors ran out of patience with Charith Asalanka, who was in poor form. Shanaka is also the captain for the T20 World Cup 2026 that…

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06

Jan

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ICC to meet with BCB over refusal to travel to India for T20 World Cup 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board had earlier issued a statement, wherein it refused to send the men's team to India for the T20 World Cup 2026. The Board asked the ICC to relocate the team's matches outside India. The ICC will now meet the BCB over the matter. New Delhi: In a bid to resolve the impasse, the International Cricket Council is set to meet the Bangladesh Cricket Board over its refusal to send the cricket team to India for the T20 World Cup 2026, ESPNCricinfo reported. The report added that ICC will have a call with the BCB on Tuesday,…

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06

Jan

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ISL to start on February 14, all clubs to take part, announces Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

The future of the Indian Super League was in limbo due to the non-existence of a commercial partner. However, the ISL will begin on February 14, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has confirmed. New Delhi: In a significant development, the paused Indian Super League will be starting on February 14, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed on Tuesday. All 14 clubs will be taking part in the event, he added. "There was a lot of speculation regarding ISL, but today the government, the football federation and 14 clubs, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal included, had a meeting and we have decided that…

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06

Jan

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Shreyas Iyer shines on return to competitive cricket in Vijay Hazare Trophy, Shubman Gill fails against Goa

Shreyas Iyer marked his return from a spleen injury with a blistering 82 off 53 balls, leading Mumbai to 299/9 against Himachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. In contrast, Shubman Gill endured a forgettable comeback for Punjab. New Delhi: Returning to competitive cricket for the first time since his spleen injury, India star batter Shreyas Iyer put up an impressive performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Iyer, who was out of action since October 2025, scored a fiery fifty while leading Mumbai in their clash against Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, January 6. Iyer, the ODI vice-captain, scored 82 from 53…

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06

Jan

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Nita Ambani honours India’s World Cup-winning teams, Rohit, Harmanpreet, Deepika attend special event

The Indian fans had a couple of memorable years. The men's team won the T20 World Cup 2024 and the Champions Trophy 2025. The women's team clinched the ODI World Cup 2025, while the blind women's team won the T20 World Cup 2025. Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani honoured the teams. New Delhi: Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani honoured India's World Cup-winning teams during the second edition of the 'United in Triumph' event in Mumbai on Monday.  During the event, Ambani met the members of India's World Cup winning teams: men's, women's and blind women and honoured them during the…

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