Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh believes Ruturaj Gaikwad should have been included in India's New Zealand ODI squad in place of Nitish Kumar Reddy, questioning the need for a fifth seamer.
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.
Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that Ruturaj Gaikwad's exclusion from India's New Zealand ODI squad came down to a straight choice with Rishabh Pant, who was preferred as a left-hander.
Hardik Pandya was excluded from India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series as he has not been cleared by the BCCI CoE to bowl 10 overs in a match, despite scoring 133 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Mohammed Shami's coach has lashed out at the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee over the veteran pacer's omission from India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series despite taking 11 wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
The BCCI has called Bangladesh's attempt to shift its T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka a logistical nightmare, stating it is next to impossible with just a month left before the tournament.
Sri Lanka Cricket is planning to stage day-night Test matches at the historic Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo after completing floodlight installation ahead of the T20 World Cup.
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.
India has reportedly put the tour of Bangladesh on hold amid political tensions, mirroring the Pakistan-like treatment where bilateral cricket is subject to government approval after Mustafizur Rahman's IPL release.
Rishabh Pant struck an unbeaten 67 off 37 balls as Delhi thrashed Services by eight wickets to return to the top of the Vijay Hazare Trophy Group D table. Axar Patel hit his maiden List A century for Gujarat.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese hosted Australian and England cricket teams at Kirribilli House for his annual New Year's Day reception, joking that both teams should ensure the Sydney Test reaches day three for Jane McGrath Day.
The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association has clarified that a player who wore a Palestine flag on his helmet during a local league match was participating in a tournament not recognised by the JKCA.
The BCCI has directed Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad citing recent developments amid deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations.
The BCCI has declined SLC's request to play charity T20I matches in December to raise funds for Cyclone Ditwah victims, but India's August tour with two Tests and two T20Is will proceed as planned.
Kieron Pollard's unbeaten 44 off 31 balls powered MI Emirates to an eight-wicket win over Dubai Capitals, securing their place in Qualifier 1 of the ILT20 after spinners restricted the Capitals to 122/8.
