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India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: Where to watch live streaming and telecast for free

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: Where to watch live streaming and telecast for free

India face New Zealand in the series-deciding 3rd ODI at Indore on January 18, 2026. Find out how to watch live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and free telecast on DD Sports.

The Cricket Standard Desk 18 Jan 2026 1 min read
India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI live streaming
Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule unveiled: India to defend titles from September 17

Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule unveiled: India to defend titles from September 17

Cricket at the Asian Games 2026 will run from September 17 to October 3 in Aichi, Japan, with India defending both men's and women's titles in the T20 format.

The Cricket Standard Desk 16 Jan 2026 2 min read
Womens
Ajinkya Rahane: People think Virat Kohli is arrogant, but it’s just focus

Ajinkya Rahane: People think Virat Kohli is arrogant, but it’s just focus

Ajinkya Rahane has dismissed claims of arrogance against Virat Kohli, saying his intense focus and preparation before a match are signs of dedication, not attitude.

The Cricket Standard Desk 16 Jan 2026 2 min read
India
Gautam Gambhir brutally slammed over Ayush Badoni's ODI call-up

Gautam Gambhir brutally slammed over Ayush Badoni's ODI call-up

Gautam Gambhir faced heavy criticism on social media after Ayush Badoni was named as Washington Sundar's replacement in India's ODI squad, with fans accusing him of favouritism.

The Cricket Standard Desk 16 Jan 2026 3 min read
India
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
India
Sunil Gavaskar rips into England, calls them "paper tigers" after Ashes debacle

Sunil Gavaskar rips into England, calls them "paper tigers" after Ashes debacle

Sunil Gavaskar branded England “paper tigers” after their 1-4 Ashes defeat, saying Ben Stokes’ side no longer values discipline or accountability under the failed Bazball approach.

The Cricket Standard Desk 16 Jan 2026 3 min read
International
Mitchell Starc’s emotional reply to Alyssa Healy’s retirement melts hearts

Mitchell Starc’s emotional reply to Alyssa Healy’s retirement melts hearts

Mitchell Starc posted a heartfelt three-word tribute — “Proud of ya” — for wife Alyssa Healy after the legendary wicketkeeper-batter announced her international cricket retirement.

The Cricket Standard Desk 16 Jan 2026 3 min read
Womens
Four Pakistan-born USA players denied Indian visa for T20 World Cup

Four Pakistan-born USA players denied Indian visa for T20 World Cup

Four Pakistani-origin cricketers likely to be picked for the United States team have been denied Indian visas, threatening their T20 World Cup 2026 participation starting February 7.

The Cricket Standard Desk 15 Jan 2026 2 min read
World Cup
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
India
Brandon King to lead West Indies in T20 World Cup prep series vs Afghanistan

Brandon King to lead West Indies in T20 World Cup prep series vs Afghanistan

Cricket West Indies announced a 16-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan starting January 19 in Dubai, with Brandon King as stand-in captain in Shai Hope's absence.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Jan 2026 2 min read
International
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
BCCI KKR Mustafizur release Bangladesh Cricket Board ICC risk assessment report
Pretoria Capitals storm to top of SA20 table with win over MI Cape Town

Pretoria Capitals storm to top of SA20 table with win over MI Cape Town

Pretoria Capitals delivered an inspired all-round performance to send MI Cape Town crashing to a 53-run defeat at Centurion, storming to the top of the SA20 log with a bonus-point victory.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Jan 2026 2 min read
Pretoria Capitals top SA20 table
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
World Cup
Dewald Brevis unfazed by outside noise ahead of T20 World Cup

Dewald Brevis unfazed by outside noise ahead of T20 World Cup

South Africa youngster Dewald Brevis has said there is always outside noise whether you play SA20 or World Cup and it does not affect him as he prepares for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Jan 2026 2 min read
International