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

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Dominate Paarl Royals to Book Fourth Straight SA20 Final

James Coles celebrates after powering Sunrisers Eastern Cape into the SA20 final

Sunrisers Eastern Cape delivered another ruthless knockout performance, brushing aside Paarl Royals by seven wickets in Qualifier 2 of the SA20 at the Wanderers on Friday (January 23) to storm into their fourth consecutive final. A disciplined bowling effort led by Senuran Muthusamy and a match-winning all-round display from James Coles proved decisive as Sunrisers … Read more

Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan: Rhythm Found, Moment Seized

Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan celebrate during India’s successful T20I chase

Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan played defining roles as India recovered from early trouble to script a dominant T20I chase in Raipur., the buzz was immediate. The chill in the air did little to dull the sense that something decisive was about to unfold. In that same over, Jacob Duffy angled one across him. The … 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

T20 World Cup 2026: Latest Updates, Squad Watch and Key Talking Points

icc men’s t20 world cup 2026 teams prepare for the upcoming tournament

With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 drawing closer, teams around the world are entering the final phase of their preparations. Squad reshuffles, fitness updates and form concerns are starting to shape the narrative as cricket boards fine-tune combinations ahead of the global tournament. The upcoming weeks are expected to be crucial, with bilateral … Read more

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi Back in Pakistan Squad for Australia T20Is

Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi return to Pakistan T20 squad ahead of Australia series

Pakistan have recalled Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi to their T20I setup ahead of the home series against Australia, marking a crucial step in their build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. The three-match series against Australia will be Pakistan’s final international assignment before the World Cup, and … 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