Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) is reportedly set to begin its upcoming season with a historic opening match in India, marking a potential first-of-its-kind move for the franchise-based T20 tournament. According to media reports, the first match of the BBL season is expected to be played in December in Chennai, with the city being considered […]
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Kamran Akmal backs Pakistan’s decision to skip India in T20 World Cup
LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has praised the government’s decision to participate in the ICC T20 World Cup while abstaining from the match against India, calling the move justified and long overdue. Akmal said Pakistan fully supports the government’s stance, noting that the country has consistently extended goodwill, but the Board of Control for […]
India’s Tilak Varma out for three weeks after groin surgery
NEW DELHI: India batter Tilak Varma will be sidelined for nearly three weeks after undergoing surgery for a groin issue, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Thursday. The 23-year-old had the procedure on Wednesday and was discharged from the hospital on Thursday morning. He is currently stable and scheduled to […]
Bangladesh bans IPL broadcasts following Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from KKR
The Bangladesh government on Monday announced an indefinite bans on the broadcasts and promotion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) following the controversy surrounding the removal of Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad. KKR had released Mustafizur on Saturday after being instructed by the Board of Control for Cricket […]
BCCI instructs Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh’s Mustafizur
Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders have been told to release fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh, the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia said on Saturday, amid growing tensions between the countries. Last month, hundreds protested near Bangladesh’s High Commission in New Delhi after Hindu factory worker […]
Shah Rukh Khan faces backlash over KKR signing
Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), is facing intense criticism following the signing of Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for the 2026 Indian Premier League season. Politicians and religious leaders in India publicly targeted the actor over the decision, citing national sentiment concerns. Read More: Shah Rukh Khan wins first National […]
Four Indian Cricketers Suspended for Corruption Charges
The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has suspended four state cricketers over corruption allegations during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025. The suspended players—Amit Sinha, Ishan Ahmed, Aman Tripathi, and Abhishek Thakuri—are accused of trying to influence their Assam teammates. ACA Secretary Sanatan Das said the suspension is immediate to prevent further deterioration of the situation […]
ICC faces criticism for excluding Pakistan from T20 poster
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has come under scrutiny after no Pakistani cricketer was featured on the ticket poster for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. The poster, released by the ICC on social media platforms, prominently displays the captains of India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia, and England, but excludes Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha. […]
Ashwin ruled out of Big Bash League after knee surgery
SYDNEY – Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) after undergoing knee surgery, ending his chances of becoming the first Indian international to feature in the popular Twenty20 competition. The 39-year-old, who had signed with Sydney Thunder in September, expressed disappointment over the setback. “I’m gutted to […]
Injury update: Shreyas Iyer leaves hospital, recovery on track
Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer has been discharged from a Sydney hospital after recovering from injuries sustained in an ODI match. He was injured during the third one-day international against Australia on October 25. The injury affected his abdomen and ribs, requiring immediate medical attention. He was admitted to the hospital and also spent time in […]