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BCB reveals ICC willing to address T20 World Cup security concerns after venue row

BCB reveals ICC willing to address T20 World Cup security concerns after venue row

Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed ICC expressed willingness to work closely with them on security concerns for T20 World Cup 2026 after BCB requested relocating matches from India to Sri Lanka.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Jan 2026 3 min read
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Jacob Bethell's maiden century leaves final Ashes Test on knife edge

Jacob Bethell's maiden century leaves final Ashes Test on knife edge

Jacob Bethell scored a chanceless maiden Test century as England built a 119-run lead over Australia, leaving the fifth Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground finely poised.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Jan 2026 3 min read
International
Ben Stokes walks off injured with adductor complaint during fifth Ashes Test

Ben Stokes walks off injured with adductor complaint during fifth Ashes Test

England captain Ben Stokes left the field on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney with a right adductor complaint, joining a growing list of injured fast bowlers on the tour.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Jan 2026 3 min read
International
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
India
Josh Hazlewood set for BBL return with Sydney Sixers ahead of T20 World Cup

Josh Hazlewood set for BBL return with Sydney Sixers ahead of T20 World Cup

Josh Hazlewood has regained full fitness and joined Sydney Sixers for the remainder of BBL 2025-26 as a supplementary player ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 in India after injury layoff.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Jan 2026 2 min read
International
Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva returns to T20I squad after 18 months

Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva returns to T20I squad after 18 months

Sri Lanka recalled Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva to the T20I squad for a three-match series against Pakistan ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, which they co-host with India.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Jan 2026 1 min read
International
Travis Head breaks silence on future as Australia opener after three centuries

Travis Head breaks silence on future as Australia opener after three centuries

Travis Head confirmed he is likely to remain Australia's opener after a sensational Ashes series with three centuries and over 600 runs, filling the void left by Usman Khawaja's retirement.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Jan 2026 2 min read
International
BCCI decision to release Mustafizur taken at highest level without consultation

BCCI decision to release Mustafizur taken at highest level without consultation

The decision to release Mustafizur Rahman from his IPL 2026 contract was taken at the highest BCCI level without consulting officials or IPL Governing Council members, according to reports.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Jan 2026 2 min read
IPL 2026
Joe Root backs Jamie Smith after controversial dismissal in Sydney Test

Joe Root backs Jamie Smith after controversial dismissal in Sydney Test

Joe Root defended Jamie Smith's aggressive approach in the Sydney Test, emphasizing that a batter's job is to score runs, not just survive, despite harsh criticism of his dismissal.

The Cricket Standard Desk 08 Jan 2026 3 min read
International
KKR advised to sign South African star as Mustafizur's replacement

KKR advised to sign South African star as Mustafizur's replacement

Former RCB player Shreevats Goswami suggests KKR should sign South African left-arm pacer Duan Jansen as a like-for-like replacement for Mustafizur Rahman after BCCI instructed the release.

The Cricket Standard Desk 08 Jan 2026 2 min read
IPL 2026
Shikhar Dhawan set to marry longtime girlfriend Sophie Shine in February

Shikhar Dhawan set to marry longtime girlfriend Sophie Shine in February

Former Indian cricket star Shikhar Dhawan is set to marry his longtime girlfriend Sophie Shine in February 2026. The grand ceremony will take place in Delhi-NCR with cricket and Bollywood stars in attendance.

The Cricket Standard Desk 08 Jan 2026 3 min read
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Mustafizur Rahman remains calm despite KKR release drama, says teammate

Mustafizur Rahman remains calm despite KKR release drama, says teammate

Rangpur Riders captain Nurul Hasan Sohan revealed that Mustafizur Rahman remains calm and focused despite disappointment over his IPL contract termination by KKR on BCCI's instructions.

The Cricket Standard Desk 08 Jan 2026 2 min read
IPL 2026
Desert Vipers seal historic maiden ILT20 title with 46-run win over MI Emirates

Desert Vipers seal historic maiden ILT20 title with 46-run win over MI Emirates

The Desert Vipers secured their maiden DP World ILT20 trophy after beating MI Emirates by 46 runs in the final at Dubai International Stadium. Sam Curran's unbeaten 74 powered the Vipers to 182/4 before the bowlers restricted MI Emirates to 136.

The Cricket Standard Desk 08 Jan 2026 4 min read
ILT20 Desert Vipers maiden ILT20 title
Fit-again Shreyas Iyer to lead Mumbai in remainder of Vijay Hazare Trophy

Fit-again Shreyas Iyer to lead Mumbai in remainder of Vijay Hazare Trophy

Shreyas Iyer has been named Mumbai's captain for the remainder of the Vijay Hazare Trophy after Shardul Thakur was ruled out due to injury. Iyer is returning after a long layoff following a spleen laceration.

The Cricket Standard Desk 08 Jan 2026 2 min read
Domestic
Young fans misbehave with Rohit Sharma, India star warns them in viral video

Young fans misbehave with Rohit Sharma, India star warns them in viral video

A video of Rohit Sharma warning young fans who misbehaved with him has gone viral. The fans tried to pull his hand and force a selfie while he was in his moving car, prompting Rohit to warn them before rolling up his window.

The Cricket Standard Desk 08 Jan 2026 2 min read
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