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Ali Khan among four Pakistani-born USA cricketers await Indian visa clearance for T20 World Cup: Report

Ali Khan, who was born in the city of Attock in Pakistan's Punjab province, made the claim of visa denial in an Instagram story posted on his Instagram account. His teammates Shayan Jahangir, Ehsan Adil and Mohammad Mohsin are also reportedly in the same boat.

Bangladesh remains steadfast on venue demand for T20 World Cup despite latest round of talks with ICC

The ICC and the BCB held a video conference meeting on Tuesday in which the Bangladeshi board reaffirmed its stance of refusing to traveling to India for the T20 World Cup citing safety concerns.

End of an era: Alyssa Healy’s extraordinary numbers don’t do justice to her impact on Australia and women’s cricket

Alyssa Healy will retire after Australia’s home series against India in March. From world titles to redefining opening batting and leadership, a look at how Healy became one of the most influential figures in women’s cricket.

Netherlands name experienced squad for T20 World Cup, Scott Edwards to captain

Scott Edwards will captain the Netherlands at the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, with the Dutch naming an experienced 15-member squad featuring several seasoned players.

‘It is dominated by Indians now’: Ex-Pakistan spinner alleges BCCI’s influence in ICC, says its existence is unnecessary

Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has accused the ICC of being dominated by Indians, alleging the BCCI controls the global body indirectly and said that it's very existence is unnecessary.

How ICC’s security assessment was falsely portrayed by Bangladeshi media and sports adviser Asif Nazrul

Here's how Bangladeshi media and sports adviser Asif Nazrul misrepresented ICC’s security assessment for the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing difficulties in Bangladesh playing in India.

ICC sources rubbish Bangladesh sports adviser’s sensational claim of BCB being asked to drop Mustafizur

The ICC has dismissed Bangladesh sports adviser Asif Nazrul’s claim that serious security concerns were raised over playing the 2026 T20 World Cup in India.

ICC unlikely to pay heed to Bangladesh's venue demand for T20 World Cup with no credible security threat: Report

While the Bangladesh Cricket Board has refused to send the Litton Das-led squad to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup citing safety and security concerns, the International Cricket Council isn't likely to accept it after finding little evidence of a security risk for the Bangla Tigers.

Grace Harris' blistering 85 helps RCB thrash UPW by 9 wickets, extend perfect start to WPL 2026

Australian top-order batter Harris brought up her half-century in just 22 deliveries, the quickest of the season so far, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down the 144-run target set by UP Warriorz with nine wickets and nearly eight overs to spare.

'Hold it in Pakistan, no problem': Bangladesh government official responds to PCB's T20 World Cup offer

Amid Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India for the ICC T20 World Cup citing "security and safety concerns", the Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakistan Cricket Board had offered to host the Litton Das-led Bangla Tigers on its turf.

Multiple Women's Premier League matches likely to be played behind closed doors this week; here's why

UP Warriorz face Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians on Wednesday and Thursday respectively while Gujarat Giants are up against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday. All three fixtures, however, are likely to be played behind closed doors.

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan left red-faced in Big Bash League after being forced to retire out

Mohammad Rizwan was batting on 26 off 23 deliveries during Melbourne Renegades' away clash against Sydney Thunder when the former Pakistan white-ball captain was recalled to the dugout due to his slow knock.

Afghanistan’s Nabi shuts down question on Mustafizur and BCCI-BCB controversy: 'Don't have anything to do with politics'

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, who is currently playing for Noakhali Express in the Bangladesh Premier League, refused to answer a question on Mustafizur Rahman's controversial release from the Indian Premier League.

ECB mulling player curfew following reports of heavy drinking, indiscipline in disastrous Ashes tour: Report

With England getting outplayed by Australia yet again in an away Ashes tour, this time suffering a 1-4 series defeat, the off-field conduct of several members of the Ben Stokes-led visiting team has come under the scanner.

Exclusive | 'DC have good players but they have to find the perfect 12 and they have to deliver': Anjum Chopra

In Part 2 of an exclusive chat, former India captain Anjum Chopra discusses the challenges DC women could potentially in WPL 2026, the better team between Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the overall impact of the Women’s Premier League and more.

Ayush Badoni receives maiden India call-up after Washington Sundar ruled out last two ODIs against New Zealand

Ayush Badoni will link up with the squad in Rajkot, the venue for the second ODI. Washington Sundar is the second name to be ruled out of the ODI series after Rishabh Pant.

Washington Sundar ruled out of remainder of India vs New Zealand ODI series due to rib injury

Washington is the third Indian player to pick up an injury for the New Zealand series. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and Tilak Varma too are unavailable due to injuries.

KL Rahul reveals key information he missed when Washington Sundar came out to bat: 'I didn't know...'

When Rana got out, India needed just 22 runs from 22 balls. It would have been an easy chase from there on with Sundar joining Rahul at the crease despite his injury. However, it was not as easy even though India won in the end.

Harshit Rana reveals 'best quality' of captain Shubman Gill: 'I personally like that...'

Harshit Rana took wickets of both Kiwi openers and then scored a crucial 29 with the bat to play a key role in India's four-wicket win against New Zealand in Vadodara.

Change of venue being explored for Bangladesh T20 World Cup matches: Report

Bangladesh Cricket Board wants their matches moved to Sri Lanka but ICC are unwilling to do that even as it is considering to shift their games to different venues inside India.

Shubman Gill explains Arshdeep Singh omission for India vs New Zealand 1st ODI: 'We want to keep...'

Arshdeep Singh has impressed in the limited chances that he has got in One-day cricket for India. However, he warmed the bench on Sunday and played no part in India's four-wicket win.

Nervy, scrappy, but vital: Why Harshit Rana’s cameo in Vadodara is a good sign for Team India in the long run

The finishing touches in India's four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday were applied by KL Rahul. But a case could be made that Harshit Rana's cameo was just as pivotal, if not more.

Virat Kohli opens up on negative side of fan obsession: 'I’ve seen the same thing happen with MS'

Virat Kohli continues to command a fan following like no other in the modern era of cricket. The former India captain, however, opened up on an aspect of Indian cricket fans and their hero worship and how it can affect his teammates.

Nandani Sharma's hat-trick in vain as GG defeat DC in high-scoring thriller, extend perfect start to WPL 2026

Delhi Capitals pacer Nandani Sharma collected four wickets in an extraordinary final over of the Gujarat Giants innings which included a hat-trick in the last three deliveries of the innings. The superb feat, however, was not enough to prevent DC from suffering a second defeat in as many games this season.

Kohli plays down joining 28,000-club, narrowly missing out on century against NZ: ‘Not thinking about milestones'

On a day when he became only the third batter to 28,000 international runs as well as the fastest to achieve the feat, and narrowly missed out on a match-winning century against New Zealand in Vadodara, Virat Kohli reiterated the fact that milestones did not matter to him as much as helping India win did.

India vs New Zealand Highlights 1st ODI at Vadodara: Rahul and Rana's cameos steer Men in Blue to four-wicket victory

IND vs NZ 1st ODI LIVE Score (India national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team scorecard): KL Rahul remains unbeaten on 29 off 21 balls, sealing India's triumph with two fours and a six in consecutive deliveries from debutant Kristian Clarke as India chase down the 301-run target set by New Zealand with an over to spare.

'That's why he became King': Virat Kohli misses ton but guides India to thrilling 4-wicket win with classy 93

Virat Kohli starred with a classy 93 as India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the first ODI at Vadodara, drawing massive praise from fans on social media despite missing a century.

Former India coach faces backlash for saying 'Hindi is national language' on live commentary: 'Please educate yourself'

Former India coach Sanjay Bangar is facing backlash on social media after claiming Hindi is India’s national language during live commentary in the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara. He was speaking to former India bowler Varun Aaron.

Virat Kohli achieves rare milestone in international cricket, breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record: 'Most dominant ODI batsmen I’ve ever seen'

Virat Kohli has created history by becoming the second Indian to complete 28,000 international runs during the 1st ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara. He also broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record.

BCB responds after presence of Bangladeshi umpire in IND-NZ ODI raises eyebrows: 'There is no authority...'

Amid ongoing tensions between the BCCI and BCB ahead of the T20 World Cup, the presence of Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat, a member of ICC's Elite Panel of Umpires, in the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara has raised eyebrows.