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IPL 2026

Lucknow Super Giants’ big-money signing of Josh Inglis has come with an unexpected off-field twist, after Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia publicly called out the keeper‑batter’s last-minute withdrawal from IPL 2026 retention plans as “not very professional.”

Lucknow Super Giants’ big-money signing of Josh Inglis has come with an unexpected off-field twist, after Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia publicly called out the keeper‑batter’s last-minute withdrawal from IPL 2026 retention plans as “not very professional.” What Ness Wadia is upset about

The Cricket Standard Desk•20 Dec 2025•2 min

IPL 2026

R Ashwin picks MI, RCB, PBKS, and RR as IPL 2026 top four teams, snubs CSK

R Ashwin has picked Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Rajasthan Royals as his top four for IPL 2026, leaving out CSK.

The Cricket Standard Desk•20 Dec 2025•3 min

Dense fog covering the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow as the 4th T20I between India and South Africa is abandoned, prompting BCCI to review winter scheduling

BCCI to review winter scheduling after fog abandons India-South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow

The BCCI will review scheduling of matches between December 15 and January 15 in North India after fog forced the abandonment of the 4th T20I in Lucknow.

The Cricket Standard Desk•20 Dec 2025•3 min

Dale Steyn speaking on commentary as he criticises match officials after the 4th T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned due to excessive fog in Lucknow

Dale Steyn slams umpires after fog abandons India vs South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow

Dale Steyn criticised match officials after the 4th T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned due to excessive fog in Lucknow following a three-hour delay.

The Cricket Standard Desk•19 Dec 2025•3 min

Devon Conway and Tom Latham batting together as they put on a record 323-run opening partnership against West Indies in the third Test at Mount Maunganui

International

Devon Conway, Tom Latham smash second-highest opening stand in New Zealand Test history

Devon Conway (178*) and Tom Latham (137) put on a mammoth 323-run opening stand, the second-highest in New Zealand Test history, against West Indies.

The Cricket Standard Desk•19 Dec 2025•3 min

IPL 2026

IPL 2026: Strongest XIs of all 10 teams with Impact Player after mini-auction

Here are the strongest XIs of all 10 IPL 2026 franchises, including their Impact Player choices, after the record-breaking mini-auction in Abu Dhabi.

The Cricket Standard Desk•19 Dec 2025•4 min

Gautam Gambhir, as the commentator Harsha bhogle advises the India coach not to see himself as CEO and let the captain run Team India

Harsha Bhogle tells Gautam Gambhir: "Don't see yourself as CEO, captain runs the team"

Harsha Bhogle has advised Gautam Gambhir to act as a consultant rather than the CEO of Team India, stressing that the captain must remain the leader on the field.

The Cricket Standard Desk•16 Dec 2025•3 min

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International

Pat Cummins returns as Australia drop Usman Khawaja for 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide

Pat Cummins returns for the third Ashes Test as Australia omit fit-again Usman Khawaja, opting to stick with Travis Head and Jake Weatherald as openers.

The Cricket Standard Desk•16 Dec 2025•2 min

ICC Chairman Jay Shah presenting Lionel Messi with Team India jersey and T20 World Cup 2026 ticket for India vs USA match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi

Jay Shah invites Lionel Messi to India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match in Mumbai

ICC Chairman Jay Shah presented Lionel Messi with the first ticket to the T20 World Cup 2026 and invited him to India's opening match against USA in Mumbai.

The Cricket Standard Desk•16 Dec 2025•2 min

Axar Patel in Team India jersey as he is ruled out of the last two T20Is against South Africa due to illness with Shahbaz Ahmed called up as replacement

Axar Patel ruled out of last two T20Is vs South Africa due to illness

Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining two T20Is against South Africa due to illness. Shahbaz Ahmed has been named as his replacement.

The Cricket Standard Desk•16 Dec 2025•1 min

Shubman Gill batting for India as R Ashwin raises concern about the vice-captain's form and difficult decision ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

"How will you remove vice-captain?" Ashwin raises concern as Shubman Gill given 5-match deadline

Ravichandran Ashwin has raised a big question about Shubman Gill's T20I spot, asking how India can drop their vice-captain if he fails to perform in the South Africa series.

The Cricket Standard Desk•16 Dec 2025•2 min

IPL 2026

IPL 2026 likely dates revealed, RCB to open season; big auction names and venue uncertainty

IPL 2026 is set for March 26–May 31, with RCB opening the season, Chinnaswamy under scrutiny and heavy bidding expected for stars like Cameron Green and Ravi Bishnoi.

The Cricket Standard Desk•16 Dec 2025•3 min

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