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JP Duminy predicts Tristan Stubbs will impress in SA20 after World Cup snub

JP Duminy predicts Tristan Stubbs will impress in SA20 after World Cup snub

Former South African great JP Duminy backed Tristan Stubbs to do amazing things in the ongoing SA20 after the 25-year-old's shocking omission from South Africa's T20 World Cup 2026 squad.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Bangladesh refuse India travel for T20 World Cup, demand Sri Lanka shift

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 Desk 06 Jan 2026 3 min read
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BCCI clarifies Mustafizur release limited to IPL; T20 World Cup decision pending

BCCI clarifies Mustafizur release limited to IPL; T20 World Cup decision pending

BCCI chief Mithun Manhas clarified that the decision to release Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026 is limited to the tournament, with no decision yet on Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches in India.

The Cricket Standard Desk 05 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Tim David ruled out of BBL with hamstring strain, targeting T20 World Cup comeback

Tim David ruled out of BBL with hamstring strain, targeting T20 World Cup comeback

Tim David has been ruled out of the Big Bash League after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain but is targeting a return for the T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on February 7 in India.

The Cricket Standard Desk 02 Jan 2026 3 min read
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Virat Kohli completely ready for 2027 World Cup says childhood coach after Vijay Hazare ton

Virat Kohli completely ready for 2027 World Cup says childhood coach after Vijay Hazare ton

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma says he is "completely ready" for 2027 ODI World Cup after scoring 131 for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy.

The Cricket Standard Desk 28 Dec 2025 3 min read
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Shubman Gill hits the nets hard in Mohali after T20 World Cup snub

Shubman Gill hits the nets hard in Mohali after T20 World Cup snub

Shubman Gill has returned to intense training at the PCA Stadium in Mohali after being dropped from India's T20 World Cup squad due to poor form.

The Cricket Standard Desk 28 Dec 2025 3 min read
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Amit Mishra backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2027 World Cup spot

Amit Mishra backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2027 World Cup spot

Amit Mishra says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should be in India's 2027 World Cup squad because no one handles pressure better and they can guide youngsters.

The Cricket Standard Desk 27 Dec 2025 4 min read
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Ravichandran Ashwin explains why Ishan Kishan truly earned his T20 World Cup comeback

Ravichandran Ashwin explains why Ishan Kishan truly earned his T20 World Cup comeback

Ravichandran Ashwin says Ishan Kishan’s T20 World Cup recall is a “gift” from cricket, praising his SMAT form, Buchi Babu grind and respect for the game.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Dec 2025 2 min read
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BCCI reveals why Axar Patel replaced Shubman Gill as India’s T20 World Cup 2026 vice-captain

BCCI reveals why Axar Patel replaced Shubman Gill as India’s T20 World Cup 2026 vice-captain

After Shubman Gill was dropped from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained why Axar Patel was chosen as vice-captain.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Dec 2025 2 min read
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Ishan Kishan reacts to India comeback for T20 World Cup 2026 after SMAT heroics

Ishan Kishan reacts to India comeback for T20 World Cup 2026 after SMAT heroics

Ishan Kishan expressed delight after being named in India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad, crediting his Jharkhand teammates for their SMAT triumph.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Dec 2025 3 min read
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BCCI explains why Shubman Gill was excluded from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad

BCCI explains why Shubman Gill was excluded from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad

Ajit Agarkar revealed the reasons behind Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup 2026 exclusion, citing poor form and team combination as India opted for two wicketkeeper-openers.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Dec 2025 3 min read
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India T20 World Cup 2026 squad: Shubman Gill dropped as Axar Patel named vice‑captain

India T20 World Cup 2026 squad: Shubman Gill dropped as Axar Patel named vice‑captain

India have dropped Shubman Gill and named Axar Patel vice‑captain in a bold 15‑member squad for the home T20 World Cup 2026, with Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh recalled.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Dec 2025 2 min read
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PCB complains to ICC after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha left out of T20 World Cup ticket poster

PCB complains to ICC after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha left out of T20 World Cup ticket poster

PCB has complained to ICC after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha was not featured in the T20 World Cup 2026 ticket sales poster that showed only five captains.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
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ICC and JioStar deny reports of Indian media rights deal collapse

ICC and JioStar deny reports of Indian media rights deal collapse

ICC and JioStar have denied reports claiming the Indian media rights deal is ending early, confirming their $3 billion agreement remains fully active.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
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T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Released: India-Pakistan on Feb 15 Colombo

T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Released: India-Pakistan on Feb 15 Colombo

ICC unveils T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: India vs Pakistan February 15 Colombo. Full groups, dates, venues from Feb 7 opener to March 8 final in Ahmedabad.

The Cricket Standard Desk 27 Nov 2025 1 min read
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