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The India-Bangladesh cricket conflict has escalated even further. Ruturaj Gaikwad could still make India’s ODI team. Mohammed Shami is out of the reckoning. Rishabh Pant is ahead of Ishan Kishan in 50-over cricket. And there will be a fight for the Rajasthan Royals. Cricket 2 hours Sarfaraz Khan dealing with another injury, doubtful for remaining Vijay Hazare Trophy matches BCB writes to ICC BCB has decided not to send the Bangladesh team to India for the T20 World Cup. Due to the current political conditions between the two nations, BCCI had decided to release Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026. The BCB has requested the ICC to change its group stage match venues from Kolkata to outside of India. Shami out of the reckoning Mohammed Shami’s India career might be over. Despite stellar domestic performances, the selectors have seemingly moved on from the veteran pacer. While picking the squad for the India vs New Zealand ODI series, the selectors didn’t even d...

The 2026 edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) has officially finished today. Desert Vipers are the champions of the 5th edition. As they win, let’s recount the teams that have won the previous editions of the tournament. International League T20 (ILT20) winners list Season Winners Runners-up Result Final Venue Teams 2023 Gulf Giants Desert Vipers Gulf Giants won by 7 wickets Dubai International Cricket Stadium 6 2024 MI Emirates Dubai Capitals MI Emirates won by 45 runs Dubai International Cricket Stadium 6 2025 Dubai Capitals Desert Vipers Dubai Capitals won by 4 wickets Dubai International Cricket Stadium 6 2026 Desert Vipers MI Emirates Desert Vipers won by 46 runs Dubai International Cricket Stadium 6 How many teams have won the ILT20? Only 4 teams have won the ILT20: Gulf Capitals, MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals, and Desert Vipers. Which team has won the ILT20 the most times? Four teams have won ILT20 once. Gulf Capitals...

India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is all set to make his long-awaited return to competitive cricket through the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), with the Mumbai batter scheduled to feature in the remaining league matches for his state side on January 6 and January 8. The development comes after Iyer was named in India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11, although his international return remains subject to final fitness clearance from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence. Alongside Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube will also turn out for Mumbai in the same fixtures, strengthening an already star-studded line-up as the domestic season reaches its business end. Mumbai are second on the Elite Group C table in VHT and are favourites to qualify for the knockouts. They play Himachal Pradesh and Punjab next on January 6 and January 8, respectively. Shreyas Iyer’s comeback route: VHT matches Iyer has not played a competitive match since October, wh...

January 3 was a whirlwind day. Several India-Bangladesh-related cricket events took place. We had several developments in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also announced its squad for the New Zealand series. Cricket 47 mins IPL 2026: 5 potential Mustafizur Rahman replacements for KKR BCCI takes bold Mustafizur Rahman step Following the uproar over Mustafizur Rahman potentially playing in IPL 2026, the BCCI instructed KKR to release him . However, this was just the first domino to fall. The recently confirmed India white-ball tour of Bangladesh in September 2026 was put on hold . Then, we heard that the Bangladesh Cricket Board is deliberating whether they should travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026, as they are scheduled to play group stage matches in Kolkata. No Hardik Pandya in ODIs Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Mohammed Siraj have returned to India’s ODI team. BCCI named the 15-man side, with Rutur...

The Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) rolls into another decisive day as teams push for qualification with only a handful of group matches remaining. While there would be no Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma once again, there is no dearth of talent in this round of fixture. KL Rahul is reported to play. Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh are going to play today; meanwhile, the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Mohammed Shami would love to continue to impress. Also, what will Sarfaraz Khan do after his heroic 157 in the previous game ? Several heavyweight contests are on the menu today. Mumbai take on state rivals Maharashtra in Jaipur, Tamil Nadu meet Rajasthan in Ahmedabad, and Baroda lock horns with Vidarbha in Rajkot. Meanwhile, there’s also the Jharkhand vs Kerala fixture, where the latter has never beaten the Ishan Kishan-led side. Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 Live Streaming & Telecast Details When do the matches start? All matches start at 9:00 AM IST Toss: 8:30 AM IST Wil...

One star India batter has been injured, while another’s rehab process continues. India’s tour of Bangladesh has been confirmed, while the Sri Lanka tour has been extended. The Rajasthan Royals have switched their home base. Does Rishabh Pant have a critic inside the dressing room? Cricket 13 mins Should BCCI rest T20 World Cup-bound players from India’s ODI squad for NZ series? India tour of Bangladesh confirmed Amid increasing criticism of Mustafizur Rahman’s playing for KKR, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has confirmed India will tour Bangladesh for a white-ball series in September 2026. The series was originally slated to be played in August 2025, but was postponed amid rising political tensions between the two nations. Shreyas Iyer injury update Shreyas Iyer’s selection for the India vs New Zealand ODI series hangs in the balance. The Indian ODI vice-captain will undergo match-simulation sessions on January 2 and 5. If the medical team at the Centre of...

The fifth Ashes Test at the SCG will not just end the exhilarating Ashes series at 4-1 or 3-2; it will also close the final chapter of one of Australian cricket’s most meaningful modern careers. Usman Khawaja has confirmed he will retire from international cricket after this week’s Test against England, bringing the curtain down on a 15-year journey that began at the very same ground. The 39-year-old informed teammates on Friday morning, ending any uncertainty around his future. The SCG, where he made his first-class debut in 2008 and Test debut in 2011, will now also be the venue of his farewell. Australia have already won the Ashes after winning the first three Tests. Usman Khawaja announces retirement In an emotional address, Khawaja reflected on the improbable road that took him from a two-bedroom apartment near Cook Road to 88 Test caps for Australia. “I lived just up the road from the SCG, on Cook Road, to be exact. And I’ll never forget when I was younger, I saw Michael Slate...