'Thankfully, I never faced any discrimination in England,' says Panesar after Khawaja slams racial stereotypes in Australian cricket

IANS | January 2, 2026 2:05 PM

London, Jan 2 (IANS) Former England spinner Monty Panesar has reacted to Usman Khawaja’s remarks on racism in Australian cricket by stating that he never faced racial discrimination during his international career and always felt strongly supported by his teammates and the England and Wales Cricket Board.

‘Let’s not get into this’: BCCI maintains silence on Bangladesh players’ IPL participation

IANS | January 2, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The BCCI on Thursday declined to comment on the participation of Bangladesh players in the Indian Premier League (IPL), with sources saying that no communication has been received from the government on the matter.

Ashes: England include Bashir, Potts in 12-member squad for SCG Test

IANS | January 2, 2026 1:04 PM

Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) England have included off-spinner Shoaib Bashir and seamer Matthew Potts in their 12-man squad for the fifth Ashes Test against Australia, to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Sunday.

Ashes: Happy with the colour of the pitch at the moment, says SCG curator

IANS | January 2, 2026 12:09 PM

Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) curator Adam Lewis said he is satisfied with the colour of the pitch ahead of the fifth Ashes Test starting on January 4. It comes on the back of scrutiny that followed after the fourth Ashes game ended in just two days.

'Still have to fight every single day': Khawaja calls out racial stereotypes in Australian cricket

IANS | January 2, 2026 10:32 AM

Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) Retiring veteran batter Usman Khawaja has hit out at racial stereotypes in Australian cricket, claiming he has been treated differently across his career because of his race and religion.

Usman Khawaja to retire from international cricket after Sydney Ashes Test

IANS | January 2, 2026 9:34 AM

Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) Veteran Australia batter Usman Khawaja announced on Friday that he will retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Vimath Dinsara to lead Sri Lanka in 2026 U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup

IANS | January 1, 2026 9:14 PM

Colombo, Jan 1 (IANS) Vimath Dinsara will captain Sri Lanka in the 2026 Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Thursday. Kavija Gamage has been named as Sri Lanka’s vice-captain for the tournament beginning on January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Ashwin warns ICC of slow death of ODI cricket after 2027 World Cup

IANS | January 1, 2026 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1, 2026 (IANS): Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has sounded a warning over the future of ODI cricket, expressing concern that the 50-over format could face a slow decline after the 2027 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. With the growing dominance of T20 leagues worldwide and the enduring appeal of Test cricket, Ashwin believes the relevance of ODIs is steadily diminishing, and the format’s long-term survival is under threat.

Some positive signs coming out of indications from various tests, says Gilchrist on Martyn

IANS | January 1, 2026 6:51 PM

Hobart, Jan 1 (IANS) Former Australia batsman Damien Martyn is showing positive signs in coming out of his battle with meningitis, his former teammate Adam Gilchrist said. Martyn, 54, remains hospitalised in Queensland after being placed in an induced coma due to meningitis.

‘League not recognised’ reacts JKCA on cricketer playing with Palestine flag on helmet in Jammu

IANS | January 1, 2026 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Thursday told IANS that a player reportedly wearing a Palestine flag on his helmet while batting during a local league match in Jammu is from a tournament that isn’t recognised by them.

Cricket

'Thankfully, I never faced any discrimination in England,' says Panesar after Khawaja slams racial stereotypes in Australian cricket

‘Let’s not get into this’: BCCI maintains silence on Bangladesh players’ IPL participation

Ashes: England include Bashir, Potts in 12-member squad for SCG Test

Ashes: Happy with the colour of the pitch at the moment, says SCG curator

'Still have to fight every single day': Khawaja calls out racial stereotypes in Australian cricket

Usman Khawaja to retire from international cricket after Sydney Ashes Test

Vimath Dinsara to lead Sri Lanka in 2026 U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup

Ashwin warns ICC of slow death of ODI cricket after 2027 World Cup

Some positive signs coming out of indications from various tests, says Gilchrist on Martyn

‘League not recognised’ reacts JKCA on cricketer playing with Palestine flag on helmet in Jammu

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