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Sky Sports Cricket Podcast: Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook has expressed interest in joining the national team's coaching set-up at some point in his life, saying he would like to ry and make a difference to the national set-up. Cook's comments came after former England opener Michael Atherton suggested in The Times and Sky Sports Cricket Podcast that the former could be considered for an assistant coach position in the wake of England's Ashes series defeat under head coach Brendon Mc

DY Patil Stadium: Former Australia captain Meg Lanning has been appointed as the new skipper of UP Warriorz (UPW) for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL), said the franchise through its social media accounts on Sunday. At UPW, Meg will take over the captaincy reins from Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who led the franchise in the 2025 season in the absence of previous regular captain and Megs former Australia team-mate, wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy. It

Vadodara Municipal Commissioner Arun Mahesh: The New Year started on a positive and healthy note, with the 55th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle happening across 5000 locations nationwide, led by Vadodara in partnership with Swachhta Senanis and the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Government of Gujarat. Vadodara shifted into a festive spirit as the event turned into a fitness festival, with over 1000 people of different ages taking part in activities such as yoga, Zumba, badminto

The Bangladesh Cricket Board: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said it has formally requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate all of their 2026 Mens T20 World Cup matches to venues outside India, citing safety and security concerns. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) convened an emergency board meeting on Sunday afternoon, after having done one via Zoom on Saturday evening, after Mustafizur Rahman was released from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad for IPL 2025 on the i

England Cricket: Former England captain Michael Atherton believes the ongoing Ashes series has become one-dimensional due to the lack of spin bowling caused by pitches being more in favour of fast bowlers. England did not select a specialist spinner for any of the five matches, with off-spinner Shoaib Bashir overlooked, while Will Jacks bowled occasional off-spin but was not considered a frontline option. Australia, meanwhile, named Nathan Lyon for the first and third Tests but omitted the veter

The Bangladesh Cricket Board: Bangladesh will not travel to India to play in the T20 World Cup, said Asif Nazrul, an advisor to Bangladesh who also oversees the country's youth and sports ministry. After ongoing tensions between India and Bangladesh led to the removal of pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders' squad for the upcoming IPL, the country's cricket board called an emergency meeting of BCB officials and concerned authorities to determine the next course of action follow

Sydney Cricket Ground: Australias spin bowling coach, Daniel Vettori, has defended the sides decision to field an all-seam attack in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) but insisted that spin bowling remains very important in the longer format. With veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon sidelined by a hamstring injury, Australia opted not to select a frontline spinner for the Test match in Sydney, the first time since 1888. Its also the third time Australia has fielded an all-pace

Former Australia: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has mapped out his vision for the next Ashes battle in England in 2027, backing a largely familiar core after Australia comfortably retained the urn at home against England. Speaking on 7 Cricket, the 51-year-old made only minimal changes to the current Test setup, placing his faith in the experience and durability of senior campaigners Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon. Both endured injury setbacks during the ongoing 202526 Ashes, with Lyon fea

Gold Coast University Hospital: Australian cricket great Damien Martyn came out of an induced coma on Sunday and has been showing encouraging signs of improvement as he continues his recovery after being diagnosed with meningitis. Martyn, who represented Australia in 67 Test matches, fell ill on Boxing Day and was taken to hospital on the Gold Coast late last month, where he was placed in an induced coma. He remains under medical care as his condition continues to stabilise. Martyn's close frien

New Delhi: With neither Australia nor England selecting a frontline spinner for the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, former Australia batter Simon Katich views this as a crucial shift in how spin bowlers are utilised in Australia. Despite both teams having full-time spinners, Australias Todd Murphy and Englands Shoaib Bashir, neither chose to include them in their starting lineups. Murphys omission is especially notable because it marks the first time since 1888 that Australia did not field a spinne

Indian Premier League: In a dramatic escalation following the release of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League, the Bangladesh sports ministry has instructed the countrys cricket board to request that the T20 World Cup league games be moved from India to Sri Lanka. Bangladesh are scheduled to play T20 World Cup matches against the West Indies on February 7, Italy on February 9, and England on February 14 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and against Nepal on February 17

Mohammad Parvez Hossain Emon: Bangladesh have revealed a 15-player squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das will serve as captain, extending his leadership role as the side seeks to make a notable impact on the international stage. The batting will largely depend on the captain, with support from Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon. The Asian team features a well-rounded bowling attack, spe

Sydney Cricket Ground: Joe Root and Harry Brooks unbeaten 154-run partnership helped England survive an early collapse as the visitors recovered from 57/3 and reached 211/3 before bad weather halted play at the stroke of tea, and early stumps were called due to rain and lightning. Only 45 overs of play were possible on Day 1 of the fifth and final Ashes Test here at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday as dark clouds gathered as the afternoon wore on, and persistent rain arrived shortly before

Gold Coast University Hospital: Former Australian Test batter Damien Martyns wife said that the 54-year-old is showing encouraging signs of improvement as he continues his recovery after being placed in an induced coma while receiving treatment for meningitis. Martyn, who represented Australia in 67 Test matches, was taken to the hospital on the Gold Coast late last month after falling seriously unwell. He remains under medical care as his condition continues to stabilise. Damien is progressing

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan threw his support behind the experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami after his omission from ODI squad despite his stellar performance in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Shami's international future has come under renewed scrutiny after the veteran pacer was once again left out of Indias squad, this time for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, announced on Saturday. The omission marked another setback for the 35-year-old, who ha

Australia pulled a 138-year first Sunday by failing to pick a spinner for a Sydney Cricket Ground Test, with skipper Steve Smith saying he had been backed into a corner. Not since 1888 have the hosts neglected to play a frontline slow bowler at a storied venue, once considered the country's spin haven. But with all-rounder Beau Webster selected for the fifth and final Ashes Test against England and Todd Murphy overlooked, the unprecedented run was broken. Hate doing it, said Smith. But if we kee

Retiring Khawaja: Retiring Australian batter Usman Khawaja has paid tribute to his parents, crediting the sacrifices they made during his childhood as he reflected on a career that spanned 88 Test matches. During a press conference on Friday, Khawaja announced his decision to retire from international cricket and gave a shout-out to his parents, Tariq and Fozia and jokingly asked his father, 88 Test matches, Dad, is that enough? On Sunday, Khawaja explained the remark before the fifth Test began

New South Wales: In a touching ceremony before the fifth Ashes Test here on Sunday, the Australian and English teams gave a guard of honour to emergency service personnel and members of the public who responded during last month's horrific Bondi Beach mass shooting. The on-field guard of honour before the match drew loud applause from the sold-out crowd, honouring ambulance workers, police, surf lifesavers and Jewish community groups. A privilege and honour to host the first responders responsib

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday welcomed the Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) decision to direct Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to remove Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the IPL 2026 season. The move has triggered sharp political reactions, with the Congress describing it as a form of economic pressure being exercised through cricket. Reacting to the BCCIs directive, Ghosh said, Special thanks to BCCI. Just as

England and Australia's cricket teams honoured at the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney on Sunday emergency service personnel and members of the public who responded during a mass shooting at Bondi Beach. The on-field guard of honour ahead of the clash was accompanied by loud applause from the sold-out crowd. The biggest cheer came when hero Ahmed al Ahmed, who ran towards one of the attackers and wrestled the gun from him, walked out. Father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram are accused of targeting a Ha

MICT vs PR, Match 13 , Cricket Tips :After both games scheduled on Saturday in the SA20 2025-26 were washed out, fans were disappointed to miss the action. But the next game on Sunday is expected to be a high-profile one. MI Cape Town, the defending champion, will lock horns with Paarl Royals in the 13th clash. These two teams met a day ago on Friday, and the game ended in a thriller on the last ball. Paarl Royals came out victorious by just one run. MI Cape Town are still searching for their m

The Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan's senior national selectors have picked former captain Babar Azam, pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, and spinner Shadab Khan, but left out former captain and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, in a preliminary 20-player squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has submitted the preliminary squad of 20 to the International Cricket Council (ICC), which will be cut to 15 by head coach Mike Hesson in a few days, a news report claimed on

Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group: Arshin Kulkarni struck his second List A century as Maharashtra ended Mumbai's unbeaten streak in the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group C with a commanding 128-run victory on Saturday. The right-handed opener made 114 off 114 balls, hitting 11 fours and three sixes, as he shared a 140-run opening stand with Prithvi Shaw (71 off 75) after Maharashtra elected to bat first in foggy conditions. Mumbai suffered a setback early when captain Shardul Thakur limped

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Sammar Gajjar struck a commanding 147 off 135 balls as Saurashtra defeated Railways by 31 runs in their Elite Group D match in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Alur Cricket Stadium near Bengaluru on Saturday. Gajjar's innings, featuring 14 fours and four sixes, anchored Saurashtra's total of 294/8 after Railways won the toss and elected to field first. Hetvik Kotak contributed 37 runs while Prerak Mankad added 28. Pacers Kunal Yadav and Z.A. Khan claimed three wickets apiece f

Targeting Shah Rukh Khan: Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCC) for its directive to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their Indian Premier League (IPL) squad, calling the decision correct and saying actor Shah Rukh Khan was unfairly targeted in the controversy. Speaking to IANS, Wassan said the uproar surrounding the issue was premature and felt like a knee-jerk reaction, adding that such matter

BCCI President Mithun Manhas: The decision made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is limited only to the tournament, with no decision yet on the sides T20 World Cup games in India, said Indian cricket board chief Mithun Manhas. The BCCI has taken this decision after thorough consultation, and Mr Saikia has already conveyed it to the media. The decision is related only to the IPL; we h

AUS vs ENG , 5th Test , Cricket Tips :It took England almost one and a half decades to win a single test down under. It finally came at Melbourne Cricket Ground when Ben Stokes and his men beat Australia in the fourth Test. Though the series has always been lost, it must help England to gain confidence. It was the first time since January 2011 that England won a test in Australia. The final test will be played between January 4 and 8 at Sydney Cricket Ground. This is also the final game for Usm

Vijay Hazare Trophy: India batter Shreyas Iyer will arrive in Jaipur on Sunday and will feature in Mumbai's next two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, said Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Secretary Unmesh Khanvilkar. Iyer has completed the last phase of his rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, and after being cleared for return to competitive cricket, he will play Mumbais final two league matches against Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on January 6 and 8, respectively. Shreyas will

Kolkata Knight Riders: With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) directing Kolkata Knight Riders to release their player Mustafizur Rahman from a contract to play IPL 2026, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to approach ICC for a change of venue for their matches during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup that India will be hosting jointly with Sri Lanka, a news report has said. Bangladesh are scheduled to play matches against the West Indies (Feb 7, 2026), Italy (Feb 9), and Eng

Masood Uz Zafar Amini: Devkinandan Thakur, spiritual leader and renowned 'Kathavachak', whose questioning of a Bangladeshi player in the Shah Rukh Khan-led franchisee in the Indian Premier League (IPL) triggered a huge outcry and led to his ouster, on Saturday, welcomed the Board of Control of Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to drop him from the T-20 tournament. Hailing the Indian cricket board's decision, directing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to bar the Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman f

Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Roy: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) decision to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 squad, following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has triggered mixed reactions from political leaders across party lines. While some leaders welcomed the move, citing national sentiment and security concerns, others criticised the decision, arguing that politics should not interfere with sports. E

Vijay Hazare Trophy: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant struck an unbeaten 67 off 37 balls to lead Delhi to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Services in the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy game at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 on Saturday. Captain Pants explosive knock, laced with four boundaries and six maximums, comes on the day when the national selectors are due to announce India's squad for the upcoming three-game ODI series against New Zealand, starting on January 11 in Vado

Indian Premier League: The Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) directive to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their Indian Premier League (IPL) squad has drawn sharp criticism from a senior former board official, who termed the decision illogical and poorly timed with a major International Cricket Council (ICC) event approaching. Speaking to IANS on condition of anonymity, the former official warned about the complications this move could cr

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: India batter Shreyas Iyer is all set to play his first competitive match since sustaining a spleen injury in October 2024. The 31-year-old star will represent Mumbai against Himachal Pradesh in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy match, which will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on January 6. Shreyas Iyer has received conditional clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. Iyer spent ten days at the COE for the

Masood Uz Zafar Amini: Masood Uz Zafar Amini, the coach of India batter Rinku Singh, said the decision taken by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is something that everyone has to abide by it. This comes after Kolkata Knight Riders released Rahman from their squad for the 2026 IPL following instructions from the BCCI due to recent developments. In recent days, many spiritual and polit

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Indias premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya produced a sensational knock to mark his maiden List A century, continuing his golden run of form for Baroda against Vidarbha in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Saturday. When Pandya came to bat, the Baroda team was struggling at 71 for five after 20 overs. Coming in at number seven, Hardik initially played cautiously, aiming to build a partnership, and eventually reached his half-century in 44 balls. P

Captain Ben Stokes on Saturday called the fifth and final Test against Australia a huge game for England and vowed there would be no coasting at the end of a long and draining Ashes tour. The tourists go into the clash on Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground buoyed by a four-wicket win inside two days at the previous Test in Melbourne. It snapped a 15-year winless streak in Australia but came too late to save the series with the hosts retaining the urn by winning in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide.

The Kolkata Knight Riders: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have confirmed that Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been released from their Indian Premier League (IPL) squad following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to do so. The call was taken amid excessive controversy and debate surrounding the players participation in the cash-rich event. Kolkata Knight Riders confirms that BCCI/IPL, as the regulator of IPL, has instructed it to release Mustafizur Rahman

The Bangladesh Cricket Board: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday named Azizul Hakim as captain of a strong squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup, to be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, with Zawad Abrar appointed as his deputy. Bangladesh have banked on experience and current form to select a 15-member squad. The board has also announced eight standby players who can be used in case of injury. The team will begin their campaign against India on January 17. Bangladesh c

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India cricketer Madan Lal has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) decision to ask IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman and said that the officials understand the situation well and must have taken the right call after following thorough consultation. On Saturday, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the board has directed KKR to release Bangladesh fast bowler Rahman from their squad bef

Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground: All-rounder Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia's quest for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. This will be the African nation's fourth consecutive appearance in the tournament. Namibia are drawn in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and the USA. Erasmus will lead Namibia's squad, with wicketkeeper-batter Zane Green bringing his experience as an opening batter. Namibias T20 squ

T20 World Cup: Australia chairman of selectors, George Bailey, expressed confidence that Hazlewood and Tim David would be ready in time for the World Cup and remained hopeful that a scan for Pat Cummins scheduled for the end of January would bring encouraging news after his Ashes workload. Australia are prepared to take a calculated risk over Pat Cummins availability at the upcoming T20 World Cup, with selectors open to carrying the captain through the early stages of the tournament if it allows

Kolkata Knight Riders: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia said that the board has formally asked Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh pace spearhead Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the IPL 2026 season, ending weeks of controversy surrounding the high-profile signing. Amid reports of violent acts against members of the Hindu community in Bangladesh in December, critics expressed their disapproval of Rahman's participation in the IPL.

ODI World Cup: India will kick off their 2026 campaign with a home white-ball series against New Zealand, beginning with a three-match ODI series that will see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to action in India colours. With an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan urged the senior duo to remain actively involved in domestic cricket whenever they are not on international duty. Speaking on JioStar, Pathan emphasised the importance of sustained match practice for

MI Cape Town: Lhuan-dre Pretorius SA20 season four burst into life with an unbeaten 98 to drive Paarl Royals to a thrilling one-run victory over MI Cape Town in the Western Cape derby at Boland Park. Royals seamer Ottniel Baartman had 15 runs to defend in the final over, and after Kagiso Rabada smashed the third delivery for six over long off, it seemed the momentum had swung MI Cape Towns way. But Baartman (4/51) had Rabada caught on the boundary the next ball before the equation was reduced to

Lhuan-dre Pretorius Betway SA20 Season 4 burst into life with an unbeaten 98 to drive Paarl Royals to a thrilling one-run victory over MI Cape Town in the Western Cape derby at Boland Park on Friday evening. Royals seamer Ottniel Baartman had 15 runs to defend in the final over, and after Kagiso Rabada smashed the third delivery for six over long off, it seemed the momentum had swung MI Cape Towns way. But Baartman (4/51) had Rabada caught on the boundary the next ball before the equation was re

With Usman Khawaja: Australian stand-in captain Steve Smith is ready to relinquish captaincy to a younger candidate in the absence of captain Pat Cummins if that is what the selectors wish to do. With Usman Khawaja hanging up his cricket boots on Sunday after the Sydney Test, Nathan Lyon has already been ruled out due to injury. Smith will now be the oldest player in the Australian XI, side by side with Scott Boland. When asked about possibly being involved in the 2027 Ashes series in England, S

PC vs DSG, Match 12 , Cricket Tips :The next game in the fourth edition of the SA20 will be played between Pretoria Capitals and Durban Super Giants. Two teams who are in excellent batting form The Capitals thrashed MI Cape Town in the last game by 85 runs and scored 220 runs. The Super Giants have already crossed the 200-run mark twice in three innings. These two teams will be up against each other on Saturday at 9 PM IST at SuperSport Park in Centurion. The Capitals are coming off a win in th

JSK vs SEC, Match 11 , Cricket Tips :Joburg Super Kings recorded a splendid win over Durban Super Giants in their previous game. It was the maiden tied game in SA20, and the Super Kings were too good in the final moments. That must have filled them with confidence. The Super Kings are placed to take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the next game. These two teams will take on each other at the Wanderers Stadium on Saturday at 4:30 PM IST. The Super Kings are leading the standings with 13 points and

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: Zimbabwe Cricket on Friday announced a 15-man squad for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza will captain the side, continuing his leadership role as Zimbabwe look to make a strong impression on the global stage. Continuity is a defining feature of the selection, with fit-again fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani the only addition to the squad that competed in the