MP Leapfrog Karnataka as Mumbai, Tamil Nadu Register Big Wins

musheer khan celebrates five wicket haul for mumbai against hyderabad in ranji trophy

Several teams registered emphatic results on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy round, with Madhya Pradesh climbing above Karnataka, while Mumbai and Tamil Nadu recorded dominant wins to strengthen their positions on the points table. Haryana, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand Register Big Wins Haryana wrapped up a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Assam after chasing … Read more

A-Plus Category on Hold as BCCI Plans Major Central Contracts Revamp

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during an Indian team match under BCCI central contracts

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to rework its men’s annual central contracts structure, with the A-plus category likely to be suspended for the 2025–26 season. The move reflects changing international commitments of senior Indian cricketers, especially Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Under the current system, the A-plus category carries … Read more

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC Replaces Bangladesh with Scotland

Scotland replace Bangladesh in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

The ICC has officially confirmed Scotland as Bangladesh’s replacement for the T20 World Cup 2026, set to begin on February 7 across India and Sri Lanka. The decision, while expected, was formalised on Saturday (January 24) after the Bangladesh Cricket Board failed to align with ICC policy within a 24-hour deadline issued earlier this week. … Read more

‘We Won a Political Battle, But Lost the War in Cricket’: Ex-BCB Official on Bangladesh’s World Cup Exit

Bangladesh players during the T20 World Cup as officials warn of fallout from the team’s withdrawal

Bangladesh cricket finds itself at a critical crossroads as the country prepares to miss the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, a development that has sparked intense debate within cricketing circles. Former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) general secretary and ex-Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief executive Syed Ashraful Haque has delivered a stark assessment of the … Read more

Saurashtra Outclass Punjab on Turning Track; Sarfaraz’s 227 Puts Mumbai in Command

Sarfaraz Khan celebrates his double century during Mumbai’s dominant Ranji Trophy innings

Several teams stamped their authority on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy action, with Saurashtra dismantling Punjab on a spin-friendly surface and Sarfaraz Khan producing a breathtaking double hundred to drive Mumbai into a dominant position. Batters Take Centre Stage Yash Rathod led a strong Vidarbha recovery after early trouble against Andhra. Walking in at … Read more

Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 Exit: Why ICC May Replace Them With Scotland

bangladesh face t20 world cup 2026 exit as icc weigh scotland replacement

Bangladesh cricket is staring at one of its most painful moments in recent history, as the team’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026 participation hangs by a thread. Despite being prepared and willing to compete, Bangladeshi players now appear powerless as political and administrative decisions threaten to derail their World Cup campaign. As players left the … Read more

Bangladesh Left Powerless as World Cup Exit Nears After Government Stance

Bangladesh players leave team hotel after talks as T20 World Cup 2026 participation remains in doubt

Bangladesh Left Powerless as World Cup Exit Nears After Government Stance Bangladesh cricket woke up to a harsh reality on Thursday as players were left watching their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 dream fade away, powerless to influence a decision taken far above them. As Litton Kumar Das and his teammates departed their team hotel, … Read more