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Mohammad Kaif slams Gambhir-led team for risking injured Washington Sundar

Mohammad Kaif slams Gambhir-led team for risking injured Washington Sundar

Mohammad Kaif criticised Gautam Gambhir’s management for sending injured Washington Sundar to bat in the first ODI vs New Zealand, drawing parallels to how Shubman Gill was protected in Kolkata Test.

The Cricket Standard Desk 16 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Aakash Chopra questions BCCI selectors and Gambhir’s alignment over Nitish Reddy’s treatment

Aakash Chopra questions BCCI selectors and Gambhir’s alignment over Nitish Reddy’s treatment

Aakash Chopra raised doubts over alignment between BCCI selectors and team management led by Gautam Gambhir after Nitish Reddy continues to warm the bench despite repeated selection.

The Cricket Standard Desk 15 Jan 2026 2 min read
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ICC unlikely to accept Bangladesh's T20 World Cup venue change demand

ICC unlikely to accept Bangladesh's T20 World Cup venue change demand

The ICC has indicated it is unlikely to accept Bangladesh's demand for a venue change after a risk assessment report placed the threat perception at "low to moderate" for T20 World Cup matches in India.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Jan 2026 3 min read
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ICC rejects Bangladesh's T20 World Cup security claims as "complete lie"

ICC rejects Bangladesh's T20 World Cup security claims as "complete lie"

The ICC has categorically rejected Bangladesh sports advisor Asif Nazrul's claims about security concerns for traveling to India for T20 World Cup 2026, terming his assertions "a complete lie."

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Jan 2026 2 min read
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ICC set to suggest Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram in Bangladesh T20 WC row

ICC set to suggest Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram in Bangladesh T20 WC row

The ICC is set to respond to Bangladesh's request to shift T20 World Cup matches from India, suggesting Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram as alternate venues instead of Sri Lanka.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Sourav Ganguly backs India's spinners for T20 World Cup title defence

Sourav Ganguly backs India's spinners for T20 World Cup title defence

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has backed the country's spin attack, particularly Varun Chakravarthy, to play a key role in India's T20 World Cup 2026 title defence on home soil.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Jan 2026 3 min read
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Shubman Gill breaks silence on T20 World Cup snub

Shubman Gill breaks silence on T20 World Cup snub

Shubman Gill has broken his silence on being excluded from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad, saying he respects the selectors' decision and believes in destiny ahead of the New Zealand ODI series.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Jan 2026 3 min read
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Robin Uthappa urges Virat Kohli to reverse Test retirement

Robin Uthappa urges Virat Kohli to reverse Test retirement

Former India batter Robin Uthappa sent a huge message to Virat Kohli urging him to reverse his Test retirement ahead of the New Zealand ODI series, posting "Surely it's time" on social media.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Jan 2026 4 min read
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BCCI's 'RoKo Reloaded' video sends internet into frenzy

BCCI's 'RoKo Reloaded' video sends internet into frenzy

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma hit the ground running in full training mode ahead of the first India vs New Zealand ODI at Vadodara as BCCI's viral video showcases the iconic duo's preparation.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Smriti Mandhana elated as RCB win thriller against MI in WPL opener

Smriti Mandhana elated as RCB win thriller against MI in WPL opener

Smriti Mandhana expressed happiness after RCB pulled off a dramatic last-over victory against Mumbai Indians in the WPL 2026 opener, with Nadine de Klerk smashing 20 runs in the final over.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Jan 2026 4 min read
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Tamim Iqbal labelled "Indian agent" by BCB member after World Cup comments

Tamim Iqbal labelled "Indian agent" by BCB member after World Cup comments

Former Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal has been labelled a "proven Indian agent" by BCB member M. Najmul Islam after questioning the board's decision to demand T20 World Cup matches outside India.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Jan 2026 3 min read
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Devdutt Padikkal breaks silence on New Zealand ODI series snub

Devdutt Padikkal breaks silence on New Zealand ODI series snub

Devdutt Padikkal has spoken about being overlooked for the India vs New Zealand ODI series despite scoring over 600 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, acknowledging intense competition.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Jan 2026 3 min read
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Rohit Sharma rejects vada pav offer from fan, reply goes viral

Rohit Sharma rejects vada pav offer from fan, reply goes viral

Indian cricket team star Rohit Sharma once again rejected a 'vada pav' offer from a fan while training ahead of the New Zealand ODI series, showcasing his commitment to fitness.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Harbhajan Singh rates Ajit Agarkar's T20 World Cup squad selection 10/10

Harbhajan Singh rates Ajit Agarkar's T20 World Cup squad selection 10/10

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh gave BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar a perfect 10/10 rating for T20 World Cup 2026 squad selections, despite the controversial decision to exclude Shubman Gill.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Harbhajan Singh defends Gautam Gambhir, offers split coaching verdict

Harbhajan Singh defends Gautam Gambhir, offers split coaching verdict

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has defended Gautam Gambhir following India's poor Test performances, urging patience while suggesting split coaching could be considered in the future if needed.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Jan 2026 2 min read
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