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Mustafizur Rahman during an India vs Bangladesh match as Bangladesh Cricket Board refuses to travel to India for T20 World Cup over security concerns following his IPL release by KKR
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Bangladesh refuse India travel for T20 World Cup, demand Sri Lanka shift

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided against travelling to India for the T20 World Cup, seeking to shift matches to Sri Lanka over security concerns following Mustafizur Rahman's IPL release by KKR.

The Cricket Standard Desk6d ago3 min
Ravichandran Ashwin spoke about Ruturaj Gaikwad's exclusion from India's New Zealand ODI squad, revealing it came down to a straight choice with Rishabh Pant who was preferred as a left-hander

R Ashwin reveals brutal criteria for Ruturaj Gaikwad's ODI snub: "Straight choice with Pant"

Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that Ruturaj Gaikwad's exclusion from India's New Zealand ODI squad came down to a straight choice with Rishabh Pant, who was preferred as a left-hander.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20263 min
Hardik Pandya excluded from India's New Zealand ODI squad as BCCI manages his workload ahead of the T20 World Cup

Why Hardik Pandya was not picked for New Zealand ODIs despite Vijay Hazare Trophy ton

Hardik Pandya was excluded from India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series as he has not been cleared by the BCCI CoE to bowl 10 overs in a match, despite scoring 133 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20262 min
Mohammed Shami bowling during Vijay Hazare Trophy as his coach criticizes Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee for omitting him from India's ODI squad for New Zealand series

Mohammed Shami's coach tears into Ajit Agarkar over "shameful" ODI snub

Mohammed Shami's coach has lashed out at the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee over the veteran pacer's omission from India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series despite taking 11 wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20262 min
Bangladesh government advisor Asif Nazrul requested ICC to shift T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka rejected by BCCI as logistical nightmare with just a month left before tournament

BCCI rejects Bangladesh's bid to shift T20 World Cup matches: "Logistical nightmare"

The BCCI has called Bangladesh's attempt to shift its T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka a logistical nightmare, stating it is next to impossible with just a month left before the tournament.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20262 min
BCCI reportedly puts India's tour of Bangladesh on hold after Mustafizur Rahman's release from KKR, raising possibility of Pakistan-like treatment for Bangladesh cricket

India may give Bangladesh cricket Pakistan-like treatment after Mustafizur release: Report

India has reportedly put the tour of Bangladesh on hold amid political tensions, mirroring the Pakistan-like treatment where bilateral cricket is subject to government approval after Mustafizur Rahman's IPL release.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20262 min
BCCI has declined Sri Lanka Cricket's request to play charity T20I matches to raise funds for Cyclone Ditwah victims though India's August tour will proceed as planned

BCCI says 'no' to T20I charity games in Sri Lanka for Cyclone Ditwah victims: Report

The BCCI has declined SLC's request to play charity T20I matches in December to raise funds for Cyclone Ditwah victims, but India's August tour with two Tests and two T20Is will proceed as planned.

The Cricket Standard Desk04 Jan 20262 min
Picture representing Virat and Rohit during an earlier match as Irfan Pathan spoke about the need for BCCI to schedule longer ODI series and triangular tournaments to keep Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma match-fit ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup

Irfan Pathan urges BCCI to schedule triangular series to keep Kohli and Rohit match-fit

Irfan Pathan has urged the BCCI to schedule longer ODI series and triangular tournaments to help Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma stay match-fit ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

The Cricket Standard Desk04 Jan 20262 min
Gautam Gambhir as India head coach facing challenges after mistake-riddled 2025 with need for changes in approach including stability and role clarity in 2026

Gautam Gambhir must evolve in 2026: Four key changes needed after mistake-riddled 2025

Gautam Gambhir enjoyed white-ball success in 2025 but faced Test collapses and team unrest. Here are four key changes he must make in 2026 to lead India to greater success.

The Cricket Standard Desk04 Jan 20263 min
India cricket team celebrating as they prepare for a packed 2026 schedule featuring the T20 World Cup, IPL, and Asian Games

India's 2026 cricket schedule: T20 World Cup, IPL, and Asian Games headline packed year

India's cricket team faces a packed 2026 schedule featuring the T20 World Cup on home soil, the IPL, cricket's return to the Asian Games, and tours of England, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and New Zealand.

The Cricket Standard Desk03 Jan 20263 min
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma preparing for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 as BCCI makes domestic cricket mandatory for all India players
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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma miss Vijay Hazare Trophy fourth round—here's why

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will miss the Vijay Hazare Trophy fourth round matches on Wednesday. Kohli will play one more match vs Railways on January 6 before joining India for New Zealand ODIs.

The Cricket Standard Desk03 Jan 20262 min
Eden Gardens pitch during the India vs South Africa Test where the ICC rated it satisfactory despite widespread criticism after India failed to chase 124 runs with experts disagreeing with Gautam Gambhir's defense

ICC rates Eden Gardens pitch "satisfactory" despite India's collapse and expert criticism

The ICC has rated the Eden Gardens pitch as satisfactory despite widespread criticism after India failed to chase 124 vs South Africa, with experts like Anil Kumble and Dale Steyn disagreeing.

The Cricket Standard Desk03 Jan 20264 min