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

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 Desk 03 Jan 2026 4 min read
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Suryakumar Yadav and wife visit Tirumala Temple on Vaikuntha Ekadashi ahead of T20 World Cup

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 Desk 02 Jan 2026 2 min read
BCCI selectors may take U-turn on Mohammed Shami as 2027 World Cup looms: Source

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 Desk 02 Jan 2026 3 min read
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Virat Kohli 25 runs away from shattering Sachin Tendulkar's world record for 28,000 runs

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 Desk 02 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Jasprit Bumrah spotted at nets during Vijay Hazare Trophy as T20 World Cup prep begins

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 Desk 02 Jan 2026 3 min read
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BCCI official's reality check: Shreyas Iyer's ODI return uncertain, fielding ability to be assessed

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 Desk 02 Jan 2026 2 min read
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AP Dhillon calls India's Abhishek Sharma on stage during concert, viral moment follows

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 Desk 01 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Tom Moody highlights India's "wonderful problem": Too much talent creates selection nightmare

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 Desk 01 Jan 2026 2 min read
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BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla denies plan to remove Gautam Gambhir as India coach

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 Desk 01 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma skip Vijay Hazare Trophy third round after fulfilling commitments

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 Desk 01 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya likely to skip New Zealand ODIs ahead of T20 World Cup

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 Desk 01 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Yashasvi Jaiswal set to join Mumbai squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy after gastroenteritis recovery

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 Desk 01 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Mumbai Cricket Association to discuss Shreyas Iyer's Vijay Hazare return as recovery progresses

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 Desk 01 Jan 2026 2 min read
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BCCI denies VVS Laxman replacing Gautam Gambhir: Reports factually incorrect and baseless

BCCI denies VVS Laxman replacing Gautam Gambhir: Reports factually incorrect and baseless

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed reports of VVS Laxman being considered to replace Gautam Gambhir as India's Test coach, calling the speculation factually incorrect and baseless.

The Cricket Standard Desk 31 Dec 2025 2 min read
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Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup snub causing disarray in Team India, claims report

Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup snub causing disarray in Team India, claims report

Shubman Gill's shock exclusion from the T20 World Cup 2026 squad has reportedly caused unease in the Indian dressing room, with players questioning their security under Gautam Gambhir.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Dec 2025 3 min read
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