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Mustafizur Rahman during IPL action as BCCI confirms no government objection to Bangladesh players' participation in IPL 2026 despite controversy

"Political factors mentioned": Ex-Bangladesh star explains Mustafizur Rahman's KKR release

Former Bangladesh cricketer Khaled Mahmud said political factors were mentioned as the reason behind Mustafizur Rahman's IPL 2026 release by KKR, calling the saga sad and embarrassing.

The Cricket Standard Desk4d ago2 min
Ravindra Jadeja during action as Rajasthan Royals drop a massive hint about their IPL 2026 captaincy plans with the veteran all-rounder emerging as the frontrunner to succeed Sanju Samson
IPL 2026

Ravindra Jadeja to captain Rajasthan Royals? Franchise drops massive hint

Rajasthan Royals may have dropped a massive hint about their IPL 2026 captaincy plans, with Ravindra Jadeja emerging as the frontrunner to succeed Sanju Samson in the leadership role.

The Cricket Standard Desk4d ago2 min
Alastair Cook during his playing days as he reveals he has had zero contact with England management about a coaching role but remains open to getting involved at some stage
International

Alastair Cook open to England coaching role: "Zero contact" with management

Alastair Cook revealed he has had zero contact with England management about a coaching role but is open to getting involved at some stage to try to make a difference.

The Cricket Standard Desk6d ago3 min
Pratika Rawal batting during the Women's World Cup 2025 as she expresses frustration over edited and modified photos of her going viral on social media without her authorization
Womens

Pratika Rawal hits out at edited photos going viral: "I do not authorize"

India's Women's World Cup hero Pratika Rawal expressed frustration after edited photos of her went viral on social media, posting on X that she does not authorize anyone to modify her images.

The Cricket Standard Desk6d ago2 min
MCA International Stadium in Pune as Maharashtra Cricket Association thanks Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals for visit and hopes to host IPL matches soon
IPL 2026

MCA thanks RCB and RR for Pune visit, hopes to host IPL matches soon

The Maharashtra Cricket Association thanked Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals for visiting MCA International Stadium in Pune, expressing hope the venue will soon host IPL matches.

The Cricket Standard Desk6d ago2 min
Meg Lanning appointed as UP Warriorz captain ahead of the Women's Premier League 2026 starting January 9, bringing her seven World Cup titles and leadership experience to the franchise
Womens

Meg Lanning appointed UP Warriorz captain ahead of WPL 2026

Former Australian captain Meg Lanning has been named UP Warriorz captain ahead of the Women's Premier League 2026, which begins on January 9. Lanning was signed for Rs 1.9 crore at the auction.

The Cricket Standard Desk6d ago1 min
ICC headquarters as reports suggest the global governing body may consider shifting Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka following BCB's formal request citing safety concerns
Cricket News

ICC may consider shifting Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches to Sri Lanka: Report

The ICC might consider moving Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka following a formal request from the BCB citing safety and security concerns, reports Cricbuzz.

The Cricket Standard Desk6d ago3 min
Michael Atherton speaking about the Ashes series becoming one-dimensional due to the lack of spin bowling with both teams favoring fast bowlers on grass-heavy pitches

Michael Atherton criticizes one-dimensional Ashes series due to lack of spin bowling

Michael Atherton believes the Ashes series has become one-dimensional due to the lack of spin bowling, caused by pitches favoring fast bowlers and the omission of specialist spinners by both teams.

The Cricket Standard Desk6d ago3 min
Shreyas Iyer during training as his return to India's ODI squad for New Zealand series is subject to fitness clearance from BCCI Centre of Excellence with Mohammed Shami snubbed again

India's ODI squad: Shreyas Iyer return conditional on fitness; Shami snubbed, Pant in

The BCCI announced India's ODI squad for New Zealand series with Shreyas Iyer returning as vice-captain subject to fitness clearance. Mohammed Shami snubbed again; Rishabh Pant included.

The Cricket Standard Desk6d ago2 min
Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh suggesting that Ruturaj Gaikwad should have been included in India's New Zealand ODI squad in place of Nitish Kumar Reddy

Ex Indian Cricketer Big Claim: Ruturaj Gaikwad should replace Nitish Kumar Reddy in NZ ODI squad

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 Cricket Standard Desk6d ago2 min
Mustafizur Rahman during an India vs Bangladesh match as Bangladesh Cricket Board refuses to travel to India for T20 World Cup over security concerns following his IPL release by KKR
World Cup

Bangladesh refuse India travel for T20 World Cup, demand Sri Lanka shift

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk6d ago3 min
Ravichandran Ashwin spoke about Ruturaj Gaikwad's exclusion from India's New Zealand ODI squad, revealing it came down to a straight choice with Rishabh Pant who was preferred as a left-hander

R Ashwin reveals brutal criteria for Ruturaj Gaikwad's ODI snub: "Straight choice with Pant"

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20263 min