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While the ICC hasn’t made any official comment on the issue, it is understood that they held an internal meeting on Tuesday and then conveyed their decision to Bangladesh (BCB)

Despite ICC’s rejection of request, Bangladesh want their T20 World Cup matches moved out of India to avoid 'national humiliation’

January 07, 2026 10:23 pm

World body insists: ‘No security threat in India, so no need to tweak schedule on short notice’

BJP allies question Mustafizur Rahman’s KKR exit: 'Cricket and politics should not be mixed’

On Mustafizur Rahman’s KKR exit, BJP allies caution: 'Don't mix cricket and politics'

January 07, 2026 10:38 am

As JD(U), TDP leaders raise questions, BJP and government insiders say such a decision could have been avoided. “We should differentiate between Pakistan and Bangladesh."

Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman unlikely to get any IPL money after KKR released him

January 07, 2026 8:02 am

Usually players, who tend to insure their contracts, get 50% of earnings even when they miss entire tournament to injury after reporting to the camp but Mustafizur’s case is unique

Hyderabad opener Aman Rao recorded a double century against Bengal in Rajkot on Tuesday. (JioHotstar screengrab)

Hyderabad opener Aman Rao smashes 200* in third Vijay Hazare Trophy match, hits India pace trio for 8 sixes

January 06, 2026 1:19 pm

Hyderabad opener Aman Rao reached his maiden List A century in 108 balls before doubling up his tally within the next 46 deliveries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Bengal in Rajkot.

Call on Bangladesh seamer Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL ouster taken at top level in BCCI

January 06, 2026 4:00 pm

The decision, which resulted in Bangladesh refusing to travel to India for next month's T20 World Cup, was taken at the highest level in the board, The Indian Express has learnt.

It’s not cricket, Delhi scores a self-goal

In cricketing gate with Bangladesh, Delhi scores a self-goal

January 06, 2026 7:26 am

In the past, it took wars and terror attacks to snap cricket ties. Now, the goal post has shifted. Cricket has gone from being a calming balm to becoming the gunpowder kept ready to fire at short notice.

Dwayne Bravo recalled an interesting conversation with MS Dhoni in IPL 2018 that made him go 'wow' on the field. (Sportzpics)

'Don't ever dive on my cricket field': Dwayne Bravo recalls MS Dhoni advice that made him go 'wow' in IPL 2018

January 05, 2026 3:59 pm

Bravo also recalled his first interaction with Dhoni on the field and how the trust on his own skills and understanding helped him build an almost instant rapport with the former India captain.

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. (PTI)

After visits from RCB & RR, Maharashtra Cricket Association pitch Pune stadium for IPL 2026 matches

January 04, 2026 6:12 pm

MCA called it an important step toward showcasing their venue, while expressing gratitude to RCB and RR.

Why Mustafizur Rahman’s record IPL signing with KKR ended before it began and an India past that won’t fade

January 03, 2026 7:54 pm

Bought for Rs 9.20 crore at the IPL auction ahead of the 2026 season, the left-arm pacer was released within weeks after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) instructed the franchise to let him go, citing “recent developments” amid growing political tensions between India and Bangladesh.

Australia batter Travis Head in action during the first Ashes against England. (PHOTO: AP)

Emotionally drained Travis Head hints at skipping BBL, targets fresh start for 2026 T20 World Cup after Ashes

December 31, 2025 8:12 pm

Head is keen for a mental and physical break, which means he's highly unlikely to feature for his BBL franchise, the Adelaide Strikers.

IPL PHOTOS

IPL 2024 Final: Kolkata Knight Riders demolish Sunrisers Hyderabad to win title for 3rd time

May 27, 2024 12:53 am

Kolkata Knight Riders have won the Indian Premier League in season 17.

Chennai Super Kings win IPL 2023 in stunning finish against Gujarat Titans

May 30, 2023 9:28 am

Chennai Super Kings have won the Indian Premier League in season 16.

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by 62 runs

May 27, 2023 12:33 pm

Gujarat Titans crushed Mumbai Indians by 62 runs to storm into their second consecutive IPL final.

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians demolish Lucknow Super Giants by 81 runs

May 25, 2023 1:00 am

Akash Madhwal nabs five wickets for five runs, three Lucknow batters perish following run outs.

IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 15 runs

May 24, 2023 12:16 am

GT vs CSK: Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans to reach another IPL final

IPL 2023: MI beat SRH by 8 wickets

May 21, 2023 8:35 pm

Cameron Green's magnificent maiden century (100 not out) and Rohit Sharma's half century powered Mumbai Indians to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad