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  Why is Shubman Gill not playing for Punjab vs Sikkim in Vijay Hazare Trophy?

  January 03, 2026 11:26 IST

  Shubman Gill was widely expected to take the field for Punjab today in the game against Sikkim in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, when the playing XI was announced, many were shocked to not see his name. Here's why Gill is not playing today for Punjab vs Sikkim:

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  Why is Vaibhav Suryavanshi not playing for Bihar in Vijay Hazare Trophy?

  January 03, 2026 9:12 IST

  Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not feature in Bihar's today's match against Mizoram in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Plate Group clash. This is the final league stage clash in the Plate Group as Bihar aim to continue their domination in the tournament. But why is Vaibhav Suryavanshi not playing today?

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  Steve Smith dismisses retirement speculations, says 'I am just enjoying my cricket'

  January 03, 2026 8:02 IST

  Australia's stand-in Test captain Steve Smith has confirmed that he is not following Usman Khawaja's footsteps and will not retire from Test cricket as of now. He also stated that he is enjoying his cricket at the moment and there isn't any need to step away.

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  MI Emirates march into their second ILT20 final as Kieron Pollard creates history as captain

  January 03, 2026 7:28 IST

  MI Emirates qualified for the final of the International League T20 with a comfortable win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. With this win, Kieron Pollard also created history as captain in the shortest format of the game. He joined the elite list of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, among others.

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  39-year-old ex-captain makes cut as Zimbabwe announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026

  January 02, 2026 23:44 IST

  Zimbabwe have been placed in Group B with Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Oman. Zimbabwe had missed out on playing in the 2024 edition as they failed to finish in the top two of the T20 World Cup qualifiers.

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  Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet raise voice, foreigners join in appeal to FIFA to 'save Indian football'

  January 02, 2026 22:13 IST

  India icon Sunil Chhetri and other star footballers have asked FIFA to intervene and save Indian football amidst the uncertainty over the Indian Super League. The ISL was put on hold in July 2025 due to the non-renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA)

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  Is Pant's place in India's ODI squad under threat? Check players who can replace him for NZ series

  January 02, 2026 21:34 IST

  Rishabh Pant has not played an ODI since August 2024, but his place as the second wicket-keeper in India's ODI squad is under threat with several candidates emerging fast. India are set to announce their squad for the ODI series against New Zealand.

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  'No one is going to watch T20 World Cup 2026': Ravi Ashwin gives warning to ICC

  January 02, 2026 20:44 IST

  India will look to defend their T20 World Cup title in the upcoming edition at home and in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin feels that the T20 World Cup 2026 will not be watched by anyone.

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  India's full tour to Sri Lanka to go ahead, BCCI says no to charity T20Is in December

  January 02, 2026 23:55 IST

  India's planned tour to Sri Lanka will go ahead as the Men in Blue will face the Lankan Lions for two Tests and two T20Is. However, the BCCI has said no to the charity games in December to raise funds for victims affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

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  South Africa announce squad for T20 World Cup, no Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs; Rabada returns

  January 02, 2026 18:05 IST

  South Africa have revealed their squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 that gets underway on February 7. The Proteas have been placed in Group D along with Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates.

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  Sai Sudharsan suffers rib fracture during Vijay Hazare Trophy, likely to be out for six weeks

  January 02, 2026 17:27 IST

  Sai Sudharsan suffered the injury during Tamil Nadu's Vijay Hazare Trophy fixture against Madhya Pradesh. Sudharsan is likely to be out of action for six weeks and is set to miss the remainder of the Vijay Hazare Trophy matches.

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  IND U19 vs SA U19 Youth ODI series live: When and where to watch Suryavanshi's team in action?

  January 02, 2026 16:59 IST

  IND U19 vs SA U19 Youth ODI series live: India will be gearing up for the U19 World Cup 2026 with their three-match ODI series against South Africa. Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be leading the Indian team in the series. Here are the live streaming details.

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  India's tour of Bangladesh rescheduled to September 2026, BCB confirms

  January 02, 2026 16:43 IST

  India were to tour Bangladesh in 2025, but the tour was called off due to the diplomatic standoff between the two nations. The series has now been rescheduled to September 2026.

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  Sjoerd Marijne of Netherlands appointed head coach of Indian women's hockey team

  January 02, 2026 13:30 IST

  Sjoerd Marijne of the Netherlands has been reappointed as the head coach of the Indian women's hockey team. It was under him that the women in blue created history, finishing fourth at the Tokyo Olympics. He will be assisted by Matias Vila as analytical coach.

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  England announce 12-member squad for fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, Shoaib Bashir to finally play?

  January 02, 2026 12:59 IST

  England might finally end up playing their lead and only spinner in the squad, Shoaib Bashir, in the Ashes. However, they have named a 12-member squad for now and will take the final decision on the match day depending on the nature of the surface on offer at the SCG.

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  J-K Police summon cricketer, organiser for displaying Palestine flag on helmet in local tournament

  January 02, 2026 12:43 IST

  The cricket player, Furqan-ul-Haq, has been summoned by J&K Police for displaying Palestine flag on his helmet while playing in a local tournament. The video of the same went viral on social media recently, even as police have also called the organiser for questioning.

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  South Africa allrounder, traded from DC to RR for IPL 2026, sets SA20 on fire for Joburg Super Kings

  January 02, 2026 11:00 IST

  Donovan Ferreira of Joburg Super Kings has been in superb form in the ongoing SA20 edition. He played a massive role in Super Kings' win in the Super Over against Durban Super Giants in the 9th match of the season. He will play for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026.

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  Damien Martyn health update: Former cricketer showing positive signs in recent tests, says Gilchrist

  January 02, 2026 9:26 IST

  Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn fell ill on Boxing Day and was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital. He was placed in an induced coma and was in serious condition as well. However, his close friend Adam Gilchrist has provided the latest update on his health.

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  Usman Khawaja hits out at racial stereotyping after announcing retirement

  January 02, 2026 8:00 IST

  Australia cricketer Usman Khawaja announced his retirement from international cricket today, confirming that the Sydney Test would be his last. After the announcement, he also hit out at the racial stereotyping he faced during his career that spanned 15 years.

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  Usman Khawaja to retire from international cricket after fifth Ashes Test in Sydney

  January 02, 2026 7:24 IST

  Australia opener Usman Khawaja has confirmed that he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney against England. Notably, he had made his Test debut at the same venue back in 2011 and will bow out of international cricket after playing 88 Tests.

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  'I am recovering well': Roberto Carlos shares health update following heart attack rumours

  January 01, 2026 23:51 IST

  Former Real Madrid and Brazilian footballer Roberto Carlos recently came forward and provided his fans with a health update after reports had spread about his suffering through a heart attack, which saw him being admitted to the hospital.

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  Nicholas Lee set to be announced as India women's strength and conditioning coach

  January 01, 2026 23:33 IST

  Former English cricketer Nicholas Lee is all set to be announced as the new strength and conditioning coach of the India women's cricket team. He will take over the role after the conclusion of the WPL (Women's Premier League) 2026.

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  'It's really baffing for me': Dilip Vengsarkar slams India's squad selection of New Zealand series

  January 01, 2026 23:03 IST

  Former India cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar took centre stage and talked about how the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) should give more opportunities to star batter Sarfaraz Khan, slamming them for omitting him.

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  Vishal Jayswal opens up on taking Virat Kohli's wicket in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

  January 01, 2026 21:39 IST

  Gujarat's Vishal Jayswal came forward and talked about the experience of taking Virat Kohli's wicket in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. He also named the IPL team he would like to play for if he gets the chance.

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  R Ashwin backs Chennai Super Kings to make most of star batter ahead of IPL 2026

  January 01, 2026 20:20 IST

  Former India international Ravichandran Ashwin took centre stage and talked about how Chennai Super Kings should make the most of Sarfaraz Khan in the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026.

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  Chelsea sack manager Enzo Maresca with immediate effect after poor run of form

  January 01, 2026 18:54 IST

  Premier League side Chelsea FC recently came forward and announced that they would be parting ways with manager Enzo Maresca with immediate effect. The sacking comes after the side's poor run of form in recent games.

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  Irfan Pathan gives his take on Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma ahead of NZ series

  January 01, 2026 17:17 IST

  Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan came forward and talked about how Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should play more ODI cricket for the Indian team, ahead of the ODI World Cup in 2027. He also backed them to feature in domestic matches as well.

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  Mitchell Marsh lights up Hobart, smashes quickfire century against Hurricanes in BBL

  January 01, 2026 16:11 IST

  Star Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh put in a brilliant performance against Hobart Hurricanes in the ongoing BBL (Big Bash League) 2025-26. Scoring a century, Marsh led Scorchers to a high total in the first innings of the game.