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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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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
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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
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
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
India
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
India
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
Womens
Graeme Smith: SA20 has "stepped up another level" this season

Graeme Smith: SA20 has "stepped up another level" this season

SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith praised the tournament's strong growth, noting increased viewership, higher crowd attendance, and a 27-28% rise in ticket sales during the opening weeks.

The Cricket Standard Desk 13 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Ireland announce T20 World Cup squad with Paul Stirling as captain

Ireland announce T20 World Cup squad with Paul Stirling as captain

Ireland announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 with Paul Stirling as captain and Lorcan Tucker as vice-captain. Three new faces included in the lineup.

The Cricket Standard Desk 13 Jan 2026 2 min read
International
Travis Head surpasses Kohli, equals Dravid with 11th Test POTM award

Travis Head surpasses Kohli, equals Dravid with 11th Test POTM award

Travis Head claimed his 11th Player of the Match award in Test cricket after his 163 in the fifth Ashes Test, surpassing Virat Kohli and equaling Rahul Dravid and Imran Khan.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Jan 2026 2 min read
International
Bangladesh players face big sponsorship blow as SG ends deals

Bangladesh players face big sponsorship blow as SG ends deals

Bangladesh cricketers are set to lose SG bat sponsorship as the Indian manufacturer decides not to renew contracts amid escalating tensions over the Mustafizur Rahman IPL controversy.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Jan 2026 2 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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