The factor that made selectors prefer Rishabh Pant over Ruturaj Gaikwad: ‘Not about his quality, you’re looking…’

India’s ODI squad announcement for next week’s three-match series against New Zealand saw a largely settled squad, with not too many surprises in store in terms of turnover of players.…

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BCCI reacts as Bangladesh gears up to get its T20 World Cup matches shifted from India: ‘Logistical nightmare’

The Mustafizur Rahman and Indian Premier League (IPL) row continues to snowball, and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is now gearing up to write to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to…

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Damien Martyn’s wife provides update about cricketer’s battle with meningitis after being placed in induced coma

Former Australian batter Damien Martyn is "progressing well" with his treatment after being hospitalised on Boxing Day. The 54-year-old had to be placed in an induced coma after suffering meningitis.…

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Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman issues first reaction after being released by KKR: ‘What can I do?’

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman didn't have much to say when asked about his Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 exit. The left-arm speedster, who was acquired by the three-time champions Kolkata…

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Mohammed Shami’s Bengal coach comes out all guns blazing against selectors for ODI snub: ‘Selectors have done injustice’

Before the BCCI’s national team selection panel announced the squad for India’s upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, a name being floated for a return to the team was that…

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Bangladesh want T20 World Cup matches to be shifted from India to Sri Lanka after Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL exit: Report

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will write to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to request that its T20 World Cup matches be relocated from India to Sri Lanka. The body…

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R Ashwin rallies behind Ruturaj Gaikwad after ODI snub despite century vs South Africa: ‘No matter how you feel’

Updated on: Jan 04, 2026 06:31 am IST Ravichandran Ashwin offered words of encouragement to his former CSK teammate Gaikwad following his ODI squad snub. The BCCI selection committee raised…

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Steve Smith brands Usman Khawaja’s golf criticism ‘unfair’, backs veteran opener: ‘He’s done that for 15 years’

Stand-in Australia Test skipper Steve Smith threw his support behind Usman Khawaja amid the debate over his golfing sessions, after the veteran opener addressed the criticism while announcing his retirement.…

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BCCI moves on from Mohammed Shami; Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan told to wait as management sticks with winning formula

The Indian selectors opted for continuity in the ODI squad for the upcoming series, with Rishabh Pant retaining his place as the second wicketkeeper. Domestic performers, however, will have to…

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