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India T20 World Cup 2026 squad: Shubman Gill dropped as Axar Patel named vice‑captain

India T20 World Cup 2026 squad: Shubman Gill dropped as Axar Patel named vice‑captain

India have dropped Shubman Gill and named Axar Patel vice‑captain in a bold 15‑member squad for the home T20 World Cup 2026, with Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh recalled.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Dec 2025 2 min read
World Cup
Nasser Hussain says everyone has lost faith in Snicko after Ashes controversy

Nasser Hussain says everyone has lost faith in Snicko after Ashes controversy

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has delivered a damning assessment of Snicko technology after controversial decisions in the third Ashes Test.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Dec 2025 5 min read
International
India vs Pakistan, U19 Asia Cup 2025 Final LIVE Streaming: When and where to watch in India

India vs Pakistan, U19 Asia Cup 2025 Final LIVE Streaming: When and where to watch in India

India face Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai. Know the IST time, TV channel and where to watch the live streaming in India.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Dec 2025 1 min read
U-19 World Cup IND vs PAK
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.”

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

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 read
IPL 2026
BCCI to review winter scheduling after fog abandons India-South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow

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 read
Fog
Dale Steyn slams umpires after fog abandons India vs South Africa 4th T20I 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 read
Dale Steyn
Devon Conway, Tom Latham smash second-highest opening stand in New Zealand Test history

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

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 read
IPL 2026
Harsha Bhogle tells Gautam Gambhir: "Don't see yourself as CEO, captain runs the team"

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

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

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 read
T20 World Cup 2026 Invitation GOAT Tour
Axar Patel ruled out of last two T20Is vs South Africa due to illness

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

"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 read
ICC T20 World Cup 2026
IPL 2026 likely dates revealed, RCB to open season; big auction names and venue uncertainty

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 read
IPL 2026