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Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty visited the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple on Vaikuntha Ekadashi to offer prayers ahead of the New Zealand T20I series and T20 World Cup 2026

Suryakumar Yadav and wife visit Tirumala Temple on Vaikuntha Ekadashi ahead of T20 World Cup

Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty visited the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple on Vaikuntha Ekadashi to offer prayers ahead of the New Zealand T20I series and T20 World Cup 2026.

The Cricket Standard Desk02 Jan 20262 min
Mohammed Shami bowling during a domestic match as BCCI selectors consider recalling him for the New Zealand ODI series after he took 37 wickets in his last 10 matches ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup

BCCI selectors may take U-turn on Mohammed Shami as 2027 World Cup looms: Source

Mohammed Shami is back on the selectors' radar and could be recalled for the New Zealand ODI series after taking 37 wickets in his last 10 domestic matches, a source told NDTV.

The Cricket Standard Desk02 Jan 20263 min
Virat Kohli batting as he stands 25 runs away from reaching 28,000 international runs and becoming the fastest batter to the milestone, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's world record ahead of the New Zealand ODI series

Virat Kohli 25 runs away from shattering Sachin Tendulkar's world record for 28,000 runs

Virat Kohli needs just 25 runs to reach 28,000 international runs and become the fastest batter to the milestone, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's world record ahead of the New Zealand ODI series.

The Cricket Standard Desk02 Jan 20262 min
Jasprit Bumrah bowling in the nets during a surprise appearance at the Gujarat College Ground in Ahmedabad on the sidelines of a Vijay Hazare Trophy match as he prepares for the New Zealand T20I series and 2026 T20 World Cup
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Jasprit Bumrah spotted at nets during Vijay Hazare Trophy as T20 World Cup prep begins

Jasprit Bumrah made a surprise nets appearance in Ahmedabad during a Vijay Hazare Trophy match, beginning preparations for the New Zealand T20I series and the 2026 T20 World Cup.

The Cricket Standard Desk02 Jan 20263 min
Shreyas Iyer during training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru as a BCCI official says his return for the New Zealand ODI series remains uncertain pending assessment of his fielding ability
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BCCI official's reality check: Shreyas Iyer's ODI return uncertain, fielding ability to be assessed

A BCCI official says Shreyas Iyer's participation in the New Zealand ODI series remains uncertain and will depend on his ability to field in a 50-over game after recovering from spleen laceration.

The Cricket Standard Desk02 Jan 20262 min
Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma on stage with global music star AP Dhillon during a live concert in Jaipur, sharing a warm hug as the viral moment captures Punjabi pride and cultural connection

AP Dhillon calls India's Abhishek Sharma on stage during concert, viral moment follows

Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma went viral after being called on stage by AP Dhillon during a live concert in Jaipur. The singer greeted him with a warm hug, saying "Apna Punjabi munda aaya."

The Cricket Standard Desk01 Jan 20262 min
Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody speaking about India's wonderful problem of having too much talent creating a selection nightmare for captains and selectors ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026

Tom Moody highlights India's "wonderful problem": Too much talent creates selection nightmare

Tom Moody says India's abundance of talent is a wonderful problem but creates a selection nightmare for captains and selectors as the T20 World Cup 2026 approaches.

The Cricket Standard Desk01 Jan 20262 min
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla addressing the media as he denies reports of plans to remove Gautam Gambhir as India head coach after back-to-back Test whitewashes

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla denies plan to remove Gautam Gambhir as India coach

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has denied reports that the board is planning to remove Gautam Gambhir as India head coach or appoint VVS Laxman as Test coach.

The Cricket Standard Desk01 Jan 20262 min
Sanjay Bangar speaking about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as he urges BCCI to give the senior ODI stars space over Vijay Hazare Trophy participation
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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma skip Vijay Hazare Trophy third round after fulfilling commitments

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma did not feature for Delhi and Mumbai in the third round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday, having completed their scheduled two-match commitments ahead of the New Zealand ODI series.

The Cricket Standard Desk01 Jan 20262 min
Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya likely to be rested for the New Zealand ODI series as India prioritizes the 2026 T20 World Cup, with both expected to play all five T20Is

Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya likely to skip New Zealand ODIs ahead of T20 World Cup

Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are likely to be rested for the New Zealand ODI series with the T20 World Cup in mind, but are expected to play all five T20Is against the Kiwis.

The Cricket Standard Desk01 Jan 20262 min
Yashasvi Jaiswal preparing to join Mumbai squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy after recovering from acute gastroenteritis ahead of clash against Goa on December 3
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Yashasvi Jaiswal set to join Mumbai squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy after gastroenteritis recovery

Yashasvi Jaiswal will join the Mumbai squad ahead of their Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Goa on December 31 after recovering from acute gastroenteritis, confirmed MCA Secretary Unmesh Khanvilkar.

The Cricket Standard Desk01 Jan 20262 min
Shreyas Iyer batting during a training session earlier as he now recovers from a spleen injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ahead of a potential return in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and New Zealand ODI series

Mumbai Cricket Association to discuss Shreyas Iyer's Vijay Hazare return as recovery progresses

Mumbai Cricket Association will speak to Shreyas Iyer about his availability for the later stages of the Vijay Hazare Trophy as he continues recovery from a spleen injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

The Cricket Standard Desk01 Jan 20262 min