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Bangladesh cricket faces uncertainty as Indian sponsorship deals for players like Litton Das are at risk following the Mustafizur Rahman controversy. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has requested the International Cricket Council shift T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka due to security concerns, impacting players and coaching staff….

Ex-Bangladesh Cricket Board official Syed Ashraful Haque criticised political meddling in cricket administration, saying the Mustafizur Rahman row reflects how World Cup matters are being driven by immature, election-linked politics rather than sporting logic, potentially jeopardising Bangladesh’s participation …

The Pakistan Super League is expanding to eight teams for the 2026 season, with two new franchises sold for a combined $12.75 million. This figure highlights a significant financial disparity compared to the Indian Premier League, where even individual player salaries and franchise valuations far exceed these new PSL team…

Bangladesh Cricket Board has formally requested the ICC to shift their T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka due to security concerns. The team has refused to travel to India, escalating uncertainty just weeks before the tournament. The BCB’s stance has hardened following the IPL release of Mustafizur…

A controversial moment dominated Day 2 of the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid in Kolkata when R Praggnanandhaa stopped the clock with one second left, leading to a disputed draw against Wesley So. Arbiter Chris Bird said it should have been a loss under chess laws. Elsewhere, Viswanathan Anand rebounded…

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa questioned the need for hosting an ICC tournament every year, saying the novelty of multi-nation events is wearing off. Speaking during the SA20 in Durban, he urged administrators to revisit scheduling to preserve value for fans. Uthappa also reminisced about Durban and the 2007 T20…

Indian batter Tilak Varma has undergone emergency abdominal surgery in Rajkot and will miss the first three T20Is against New Zealand. The 23-year-old is recovering well and has been discharged from the hospital. His availability for the remaining matches and the T20 World Cup opener remains uncertain as he begins…

Auqib Nabi produced a sensational unbeaten 114 to lead Jammu and Kashmir to a stunning three-wicket win over Hyderabad in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Rajkot. J&K were reeling at 90/7 before Dar and Vanshaj Sharma (69*) added an unbroken 182-run stand. Dar’s maiden List A century, off 65 balls,…

India batter Tilak Varma is expected to resume training within seven to ten days after undergoing minor surgery, his childhood coach has confirmed. The 23-year-old is unlikely to miss the T20 World Cup and could return for the New Zealand T20I series. Tilak remains India’s designated No. 3 in the…

Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed a brilliant 134 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, reaching his 20th List A century in a record 95 innings. He also became the fastest to 5,000 List A runs. Despite stellar domestic form and a recent ODI century, Gaikwad’s omission from the upcoming India squad raises eyebrows….

FIDE and Freestyle Chess ended a long-running dispute over world championship authority by agreeing to stage the first official FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship. The conflict began in late 2024 over title rights, sparking public clashes and player concerns. A renewed dialogue in 2025 led to reconciliation, aligning Freestyle’s tour…

Mitchell Starc’s Ashes heroics capped a series that underlined both his durability and evolution. As the left-armer moves closer to the game’s all-time highest wicket-takers, his childhood coach Neil de Costa recalls the defining philosophy that shaped Starc’s career: bowl fast, swing hard and ignore anyone who tells you otherwise….

Bhopal-born cricketer Rahila Firdous, inspired by Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, has earned an engineering degree while honing her cricket skills. After impressive domestic performances, she was picked by Mumbai Indians for Rs 10 lakh in the WPL auction, a significant career leap. Rahila is eager to learn from skipper…

A significant setback for India’s T20 World Cup preparations, middle-order batter Tilak Varma has suffered an abdominal injury requiring surgery. The 23-year-old’s potential absence from the upcoming T20I series and the mega event next month opens doors for a T20 comeback for Shreyas Iyer. Varma’s crucial role in the Asia…

Fourteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is making waves in cricket with astonishing performances. Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin highlighted his recent scores, calling his talent inexplicable. Sooryavanshi recently captained India U19 to a series win against South Africa with a century, showcasing his immense potential ahead of the U19 World…