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The BCCI’s central contracts for 2025-26 see several prominent names like Mohammed Shami and Ishan Kishan excluded, with the A+ category abolished. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are moved to Group B, while Shubman Gill enters Group A alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. Sai Sudharsan is the sole new…

The standoff is over. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a U-turn over their boycott of the February 15 game against India at the T20 World Cup. The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash at the T20 World Cup will go ahead as scheduled. …

Cricket’s governing body, the ICC, met with Pakistan and Bangladesh boards. Discussions covered the T20 World Cup and South Asian cricket growth. Bangladesh will face no penalties for its absence from the recent T20 World Cup. The nation will also host an ICC event before 2031. This reaffirms Bangladesh’s importance…

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has urged Pakistan to play the scheduled T20 World Cup match against India on February 15, saying it would serve the interests of the global cricket ecosystem. The appeal came after BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul’s visit to Pakistan, where he praised the PCB for its…

BCCI announced annual player contracts for India’s men’s and women’s teams for 2025–26. Grade A includes Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and women stars Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma. Senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in Grade B, signalling a shift toward younger…

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Arshi Gupta, a 9-year-old from Faridabad, became the youngest driver selected for the F1 Academy’s Discover Your Drive (DYD) programme. Noticing her early love for speed, her father guided her into karting, leading to international training and wins in the UAE, UK, and India. Her journey highlights not only her…

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Italy’s Thomas Draca dreams of meeting his idol Hardik Pandya at the T20 World Cup, aiming to emulate his fearless approach and charisma. Draca, mentored by legends Dennis Lillee and Carlos Brathwaite, is eager to represent Italy in their maiden World Cup appearance and learn from Pandya’s game. …

US President Donald Trump has voiced strong support for the American cricket team in the ongoing T20 World Cup, with the nation backing their journey. Despite being a developing cricket nation, the USA squad, largely of Indian origin, is gaining global attention. Defending champions India recently defeated the USA by…

While Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad was announced, fast bowler Haris Rauf was notably absent, sparking online debate. A video of Rauf flying kites surfaced amidst this, drawing criticism. Head coach Mike Hesson cited the versatility of the selected pace attack as the reason for Rauf’s omission. Pakistan secured…

Dhakshineswar Suresh emerged as India’s Davis Cup hero, securing a thrilling 3-2 victory against the Netherlands. The 25-year-old clinched the decisive fifth rubber, marking his second Davis Cup appearance with a remarkable three-win haul. This historic win propels India into Qualifiers Round 2, their first since the format’s revamp. …

Sri Lanka launched their T20 World Cup campaign with a 20-run victory over Ireland. Kamindu Mendis starred with an unbeaten half-century, guiding Sri Lanka to 163. Ireland faltered in their chase, with spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga taking three wickets each, restricting the visitors to 143 and securing a…

Namibia are banking on the experience of 2011 World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten as they prepare for their fourth straight T20 World Cup. With Kirsten on board as a consultant, the Gerhard Erasmus-led side has begun preparations in Delhi, focusing on conditions, range-hitting, and adapting to the conditions ahead of…