In a dramatic escalation, Bangladesh has officially confirmed it will not send its team to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup—citing government intervention following Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from the IPL.
Despite a brilliant century against South Africa, Ruturaj Gaikwad was shockingly left out of India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series. Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has now weighed in with a bold and candid take on the young opener’s future, suggesting his path is blocked by two legendary names.
The BCCI has officially asked KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026, citing ‘recent developments.’ But what does this mean for Bangladesh’s crucial matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup on Indian soil? We break down the silence, the speculation, and the high-stakes diplomacy unfolding behind the scenes.
Shreyas Iyer is back in India’s ODI squad as vice-captain for the New Zealand series, but there’s a major catch: his participation hinges on a final fitness test. We dive into the high-stakes gamble the BCCI is taking.
Hardik Pandya’s absence from India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand tour has been officially explained by the BCCI. It’s not about form, but a calculated risk for a bigger prize: the T20 World Cup.
The BCCI has named its squad for the New Zealand ODIs, and it’s packed with controversy. Mohammad Shami’s omission and Rishabh Pant’s retention are just the start. Shreyas Iyer’s fitness is the final wildcard.