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With illness and injury issues lingering, India have updated their playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia. Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah return to the side after Namibia’s captain chose to bowl first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Pakistan’s attempt to use a string of conditions to end a threatened boycott of its T20 World Cup game with India has met resistance from cricket’s governing body. The International Cricket Council has spurned most of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s demands, offering only limited concessions tied to Bangladesh’s exclusion from the event.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has released its annual player retainership list for the 2025–26 season, featuring a revamped structure that sees global stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma placed in Grade B after years in the top tier. The new contracts highlight a strategic shift in how the board rewards players…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals lock horns in the highly anticipated Women’s Premier League 2026 final today. Fans in India can catch the match live on Star Sports TV or stream online via JioHotstar with the action starting at 7.30pm IST from Vadodara. Find all the viewing details here.

A former International Cricket Council chair has argued that Pakistan cannot face sanctions for its decision to boycott the high-profile T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, adding fuel to a growing cricket and political storm.

In a dramatic escalation ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, Bangladesh’s cricket board has officially refused to send its team to India, citing security concerns and accusing the governing body of sidelining millions of fans. The standoff places the nation’s participation in jeopardy just weeks before the global tournament begins.

India’s T20I side continued its dominance in the shortest format, smashing a record 44th 200-plus total and enjoying a standout performance from Abhishek Sharma, who carved his name into cricket history during a commanding outing against New Zealand.

New Zealand produced a superb batting display led by Daryl Mitchell and Will Young to overhaul India’s 285-run total in the second ODI in Rajkot. Mitchell’s unbeaten 131 and Young’s crucial innings helped the visitors level the three-match series 1-1, setting up a thrilling finale in Indore.

Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been released from the Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2026 squad after top officials at the Board of Control for Cricket in India reportedly intervened. The decision has triggered intense reactions from cricketing circles and governments alike, deepening diplomatic discord.

India has unveiled its 15-member squad for the forthcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant retaining his spot and veteran pacer Mohammad Shami once again left out of the team. Several strategic calls by the BCCI selectors have sparked debate among cricket fans.