ICC makes late attempt to rebuild trust with Bangladesh over T20 World Cup participation

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

The International Cricket Council is set to send two senior officials to Dhaka in a final effort to resolve the deadlock surrounding Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup. The visit follows Bangladesh’s firm stance that their matches in the February 7–March 8 tournament be moved out of India — a demand that has stalled discussions for … Read more

Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi drafted into India’s T20I squad for New Zealand series

virat kohali

India have brought Shreyas Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi into the T20I squad for the upcoming home series against New Zealand. Shreyas has been selected for the opening three matches — on January 21, 23 and 25 — as cover for Tilak Varma, while Bishnoi replaces Washington Sundar. Tilak is expected to be unavailable only for the first three games, but Washington has … Read more

New Zealand set sights on a landmark series victory in India

nz

India’s long-standing aura of invincibility at home has begun to crack, and the signs have been evident over the past few months. Ahead of New Zealand’s arrival, South Africa pushed India hard in a three-match ODI series and stretched them to the limit in a five-game T20I contest before Suryakumar Yadav’s side edged the decider in Ahmedabad. The low point … Read more

U19 World Cup: Afghanistan stun South Africa; England and Australia begin with victories

sd

Australia vs Ireland Australia kicked off their campaign with a commanding chase after restricting Ireland to 235/7. Steven Hogan led the charge with a superb 115 from 111 balls, sharing a decisive 186-run stand for the second wicket with opener Nitesh Samuel, who contributed 77. Ireland had earlier built their total on the back of Robert O’Brien’s 79 and Freddie Ogilby’s 49. … Read more

When a trial turned into a declaration

fd

Long before the Powerplay had ended, Royal Challengers Bangalore found themselves in deep trouble, their top four already back in the dugout. The plan to hold back Richa Ghosh for a late-innings burst unraveled quickly, forcing her to walk in at No. 6 with fielding restrictions still in place. That moment set the stage for RCB’s bold batting call … Read more

MICT Stay in Playoff Hunt with Tense Victory Over SEC

corbin bosch bagged a four wicket haul to star in micts win

MI Cape Town kept their playoff hopes alive with a narrow three-wicket win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape in a pressure-filled SA20 encounter. With qualification on the line and two wins required from their final games, MICT delivered a disciplined bowling display on a tricky, two-paced surface before surviving a nervy run chase. Sunrisers Eastern Cape … Read more

Confident RCB Set Sights on Fourth Consecutive Win

wer

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are back on the field less than 24 hours after registering their third straight victory in the WPL, leaving them little time to recover. However, with momentum firmly on their side, the Smriti Mandhana-led unit will be eager to extend their winning streak to four when they take on Delhi Capitals in … Read more

UP Warriorz Target Momentum Shift and a Second Win Over Mumbai Indians

up warriorz picked up an impressive win over mi in the last game

“Go out there, enjoy yourselves, back your skills.” Meg Lanning kept her message simple after UP Warriorz slipped to three consecutive defeats. The Australian legend, who has guided teams to three runners-up finishes in previous WPL seasons, joined a new franchise in 2026 — but the campaign started with familiar frustration. That changed two nights … Read more

RCB Suggest AI Surveillance at Chinnaswamy as IPL 2026 Venue Uncertainty Continues

kohli 3rd odi vs new zealand milestone

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have proposed installing AI-powered surveillance systems at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in an effort to strengthen crowd safety, as doubts persist over whether the venue will be cleared to host IPL 2026 matches. The stadium has not hosted competitive cricket since the tragic stampede during RCB’s title celebrations on June 4, … Read more

RCB, Giants Look to Build on Strong WPL 2026 Starts

chatgpt image jan 16, 2026, 07 00 47 am (1)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have enjoyed a dream opening to their WPL 2026 campaign. Impressively, their two victories have come in completely contrasting styles—first a thrilling last-ball win against Mumbai Indians, followed by a dominant performance over UP Warriorz. Such versatility so early in the season gives RCB strong momentum as they look to maintain their … Read more