Coach gave me an opportunity, so I wanted to make as many runs as possible: Rinku on his quickfire vs NZ

IANS | January 22, 2026 12:17 PM

Nagpur, Jan 22 (IANS) India batter Rinku Singh acknowledged that he was under pressure to score runs when he walked out to bat against New Zealand in the first T20I in Nagpur on Wednesday and said that he walked onto the field with the aim of making as many runs as possible and standing up to the team’s expectations, having gotten an opportunity to make a comeback to the Indian team.

Varun Chakaravarthy is a magician, make no mistake: Gavaskar

IANS | January 22, 2026 10:48 AM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar analysed spinner Varun Chakaravarthy’s performance and praised the team’s all-round performance in the first T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand as the Men in Blue clinched a thumping win in Nagpur and kicked off the final preparations ahead of the Men's T20 World Cup.

Bangladesh Cricket Board seeks 48 hours to consult govt and decide on T20 World Cup participation

IANS | January 22, 2026 1:35 AM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) Bangladesh Cricket Board has requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) for 48 hours' time to convey their decision to the government regarding playing their matches of the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and take a decision, a news report said.

Pakistan left disappointed as ICC rejects BCB demand on World Cup, but will not consider withdrawal

IANS | January 22, 2026 1:12 AM

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) decision to proceed with Bangladesh's matches in the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup in India as scheduled has been met with disappointment in Pakistan, with a former star claiming the decision was on expected lines, a news report said on Wednesday.

Gambhir, 'the man with the toughest job after PM', thanks Shashi Tharoor for warm words of appreciation (Ld)

IANS | January 22, 2026 12:44 AM

Nagpur, Jan 22 (IANS) Hailed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday as 'The man with the toughest job after PM' after a meeting, India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thanked the noted author for his warm words of appreciation for his role as the team boss, considered by many as a thankless job.

1st T20I: It's always good when we get those numbers on the board, says Suryakumar

IANS | January 22, 2026 12:06 AM

Nagpur, Jan 22 (IANS) India captain Suryakumar Yadav praised his side’s batting depth and preparation to unfurl big hits after securing a 48-run win over New Zealand in the T20I series opener at the VCA Stadium on Wednesday.

1st T20I: We are just playing an aggressive brand of cricket, says Abhishek after helping India beat NZ

IANS | January 22, 2026 12:04 AM

Nagpur, Jan 21 (IANS) India’s left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma said his approach to batting is built around continuing to play the aggressive brand of cricket after hitting a magnificent match-winning 84 against New Zealand in the first T20I at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday.

1st T20I: Abhishek, Rinku, Varun star as India beat New Zealand by 48 runs (ld)

IANS | January 21, 2026 11:40 PM

Nagpur, Jan 21 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma’s magnificent 84, Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 44, and two scalps each by Varun Chakaravarthy and Shivam Dube powered India to a 48‑run victory over New Zealand in the T20I series opener at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday.

1st T20I: Dube, Chakaravarthy pick two wickets each as India beat New Zealand by 48 runs

IANS | January 21, 2026 11:18 PM

Nagpur, Jan 21 (IANS) Varun Chakaravarthy and Shivam Dube picked two wickets each as India defeated New Zealand by 48 runs in the T20I series opener at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday.

U19 World Cup: Afghanistan, England enter super six with perfect win record

IANS | January 21, 2026 11:10 PM

Windhoek (Namibia), Jan 21 (IANS) England and Afghanistan marched into the Super Six stage of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup with flawless group-stage records, after emphatic wins over Scotland and Tanzania, respectively, on Wednesday.

Cricket

Coach gave me an opportunity, so I wanted to make as many runs as possible: Rinku on his quickfire vs NZ

Varun Chakaravarthy is a magician, make no mistake: Gavaskar

Bangladesh Cricket Board seeks 48 hours to consult govt and decide on T20 World Cup participation

Pakistan left disappointed as ICC rejects BCB demand on World Cup, but will not consider withdrawal

Gambhir, 'the man with the toughest job after PM', thanks Shashi Tharoor for warm words of appreciation (Ld)

1st T20I: It's always good when we get those numbers on the board, says Suryakumar

1st T20I: We are just playing an aggressive brand of cricket, says Abhishek after helping India beat NZ

1st T20I: Abhishek, Rinku, Varun star as India beat New Zealand by 48 runs (ld)

1st T20I: Dube, Chakaravarthy pick two wickets each as India beat New Zealand by 48 runs

U19 World Cup: Afghanistan, England enter super six with perfect win record

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