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Hardik Pandya excluded from India's New Zealand ODI squad as BCCI manages his workload ahead of the T20 World Cup

Why Hardik Pandya was not picked for New Zealand ODIs despite Vijay Hazare Trophy ton

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20262 min
Mohammed Shami bowling during Vijay Hazare Trophy as his coach criticizes Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee for omitting him from India's ODI squad for New Zealand series

Mohammed Shami's coach tears into Ajit Agarkar over "shameful" ODI snub

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 Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20262 min
Bangladesh government advisor Asif Nazrul requested ICC to shift T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka rejected by BCCI as logistical nightmare with just a month left before tournament

BCCI rejects Bangladesh's bid to shift T20 World Cup matches: "Logistical nightmare"

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20262 min
Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo after floodlight installation as Sri Lanka Cricket plans to stage day-night Test matches at the historic venue
International

Sri Lanka Cricket plans day-night Tests at SSC ground in Colombo: Report

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20262 min
Mustafizur Rahman during IPL action as BCCI confirms no government objection to Bangladesh players' participation in IPL 2026 despite controversy
World Cup

BCCI clarifies Mustafizur release limited to IPL; T20 World Cup decision pending

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20262 min
BCCI reportedly puts India's tour of Bangladesh on hold after Mustafizur Rahman's release from KKR, raising possibility of Pakistan-like treatment for Bangladesh cricket

India may give Bangladesh cricket Pakistan-like treatment after Mustafizur release: Report

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20262 min
Rishabh Pant batting during his unbeaten 67 for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy as Axar Patel celebrates his maiden List A century for Gujarat
Domestic

Rishabh Pant's 67* leads Delhi to top; Axar Patel strikes maiden List A century for Gujarat

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20263 min
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with Australian and England cricket teams at Kirribilli House for annual New Year's Day reception ahead of Sydney Ashes Test
International

Anthony Albanese hosts Ashes players at New Year's Day reception, jokes about day three

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 Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20263 min
Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association clarifies that player Furqan Bhat who wore Palestine flag on helmet participated in unrecognised league not sanctioned by JKCA
Domestic

JKCA: Player with Palestine flag on helmet participated in unrecognised league

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 Cricket Standard Desk05 Jan 20261 min
Mustafizur Rahman during IPL action as BCCI confirms no government objection to Bangladesh players' participation in IPL 2026 despite controversy
IPL 2026

BCCI asks KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman amid Bangladesh-India diplomatic tensions

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 Cricket Standard Desk04 Jan 20262 min
BCCI has declined Sri Lanka Cricket's request to play charity T20I matches to raise funds for Cyclone Ditwah victims though India's August tour will proceed as planned

BCCI says 'no' to T20I charity games in Sri Lanka for Cyclone Ditwah victims: Report

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk04 Jan 20262 min
Kieron Pollard batting during his unbeaten 44 as MI Emirates sealed Qualifier 1 berth with an eight-wicket win over Dubai Capitals in the ILT20

Kieron Pollard's 44* powers MI Emirates to eight-wicket win, seals Qualifier 1 berth

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk04 Jan 20262 min