In a dramatic escalation, Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul has slammed the ICC, claiming the global body ‘does not understand the situation’ regarding player safety in India. Citing Mustafizur Rahman’s early IPL release as proof of an unsafe environment, Bangladesh is now demanding its T20 World Cup matches be moved to Sri Lanka.
In a commanding display of pace and swing, India Under-19 pacer Kishan Kumar ripped through the South African top order, leaving them six down and struggling. This performance in the ongoing IND U19 vs SA U19 series is a massive statement from the young gun.
Shubman Gill made his much-anticipated return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, but his stay was cut short after a meagre 11 runs. Punjab, however, didn’t miss a beat—securing a six-wicket win over Goa powered by a stunning 131-run stand.
In a high-stakes Vijay Hazare Trophy clash, Shreyas Iyer announced his return to form with a blistering 82 off just 53 balls, helping Mumbai defeat Himachal Pradesh and book a place in the knockouts alongside Punjab from Elite Group C.
In a viral moment that captured his laser-sharp focus, Rohit Sharma turned down a vada pav offered by a fan while preparing for India’s ODI series against New Zealand. Far from being rude, his response highlighted the unwavering discipline of a captain at the peak of his career.
New Zealand has announced its T20 World Cup 2026 squad with Mitchell Santner at the helm. But the most intriguing pick is speedster Jacob Duffy, who just broke a 40-year-old national record yet is still awaiting his T20 World Cup debut.