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Bangladesh has refused to send its team to the T20 World Cup in India after the ICC rejected its request for a venue change, citing security concerns. The decision opens the door for Scotland to replace Bangladesh in the tournament

Former India captain Rohit Sharma said missing the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time will feel strange, while reflecting on leadership, team bonding, tough selection calls and the importance of transparent communication during major tournaments.

India begin their five-match T20 series against New Zealand in Nagpur with skipper Suryakumar Yadav under pressure to regain form ahead of the World Cup. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy return as India fine-tune preparations

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour has been appointed Sri Lanka’s batting coach for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. He will take charge on January 18 and remain with the team until March 10

India aim to complete a 5-0 whitewash against Sri Lanka in the final women’s T20I at Thiruvananthapuram. Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana and Renuka Singh have starred, while debutant Vaishnavi Sharma impressed with four wickets in the series

Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed praised India’s white-ball cricket success and emphasized improving Pakistan’s talent, infrastructure, and domestic competition. He expressed confidence in upcoming T20 World Cup performance, highlighted mental toughness, and underscored accountability and criticism as part of cricket development

India batter Tilak Varma emphasised batting flexibility ahead of the third T20I against South Africa in Dharamsala. With the series tied 1-1, Tilak said he is ready to bat anywhere in the order as India eye a series lead

Shubman Gill faces a survival test in the South Africa T20Is, with India’s team management weighing options ahead of the T20 World Cup. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s poor form adds pressure as India prepare for their title defence

India begin their T20 World Cup preparations with Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya returning for the five-match series against South Africa in Cuttack. With Suryakumar Yadav’s form under scrutiny and the Samson-Jitesh debate ongoing, India aim to refine combinations before February’s showpiece

India entered the semifinals of the Women’s Blind T20 World Cup 2025 with a dominant ten-wicket win over debutants USA. Simranjeet Kour starred with 31* as India sealed victory in 3.3 overs, setting up a clash with Pakistan

New Zealand great Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from T20 Internationals to focus on Tests and ODIs. The 35-year-old, who led the BlackCaps to three T20 World Cup knockouts, retires as New Zealand’s second-highest T20I run-scorer with 2,575 runs.

India's selectors have removed Rohit Sharma from the ODI captaincy, appointing Shubman Gill as the new leader with an eye on the 2027 World Cup. Rohit remains in the squad, and Shreyas Iyer is named vice-captain for the Australia tour

Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the Asia Cup, with Kusal Mendis scoring an unbeaten 74 and Nuwan Thushara picking 4-18, knocking Afghanistan out and advancing to Super Fours

The ICC has announced that the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India will feature an all-female panel of 14 umpires and four match referees. This historic milestone marks the first time the tournament will be officiated entirely by women.

Rohit Sharma opens up in a candid interview about India’s emotional ICC T20 World Cup 2024 win, highlighting key moments with Kohli, Axar, Suryakumar, and coach Rahul Dravid that helped reclaim the title after 17 years.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said that the stampede that occurred outside Chinnaswamy Stadium that led to death of at least four fans is "unfortunate" and RCB's IPL-winning celebrations should have been planned better

Australia's Glenn Maxwell has retired from ODIs to focus on the 2026 T20 World Cup and global T20 leagues. Maxwell, who was instrumental in Australia’s 2015 and 2023 World Cup wins, ends his ODI career with 3,990 runs and 77 wickets.

Lord’s, the site of the memorable 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final between England and India, is among the seven venues selected to host matches in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, along with Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, the Hampshire Bowl, The Oval, and the Bristol County Ground.

Taking to his blog, he wrote: “And the wellwishers .. in somewhat limited numbers and enthu, because of the IND v NZ .. but still a joy as ever. Sat in one spot .. sat in the style of the required tashan ... and the VICTORY !!”

Given his lean patch in recent times, Rohit Sharma has lost some backing from fans, with many urging the T20 World Cup-winning captain to call it a day