'Grateful to BCCI': Devkinandan Thakur welcomes ruling to drop Bangladeshi player from KKR

IANS | January 3, 2026 4:57 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 3 (IANS) Devkinandan Thakur, spiritual leader and renowned 'Kathavachak', whose questioning of a Bangladeshi player in the Shah Rukh Khan-led franchisee in the Indian Premier League (IPL) triggered a huge outcry and led to his ouster, on Saturday, welcomed the Board of Control of Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to drop him from the T-20 tournament.

VHT: Skipper Pant's unbeaten 67 propels Delhi to eight-wicket win over Services

IANS | January 3, 2026 4:31 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 3 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant struck an unbeaten 67 off 37 balls to lead Delhi to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Services in the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy game at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 on Saturday.

‘Bangladesh is not Pakistan’: Former BCCI official questions Mustafizur release call

IANS | January 3, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) directive to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their Indian Premier League (IPL) squad has drawn sharp criticism from a senior former board official, who termed the decision illogical and poorly timed with a major International Cricket Council (ICC) event approaching.

Shreyas Iyer provided clearance to play Vijay Hazare Trophy match on January 6

IANS | January 3, 2026 3:41 PM

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) India batter Shreyas Iyer is all set to play his first competitive match since sustaining a spleen injury in October 2024. The 31-year-old star will represent Mumbai against Himachal Pradesh in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy match, which will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on January 6.

Since the BCCI has taken a decision, have to abide by it, says Rinku’s coach on Mustafizur release

IANS | January 3, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Masood Uz Zafar Amini, the coach of India batter Rinku Singh, said the decision taken by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is something that everyone has to abide by it.

Hardik Pandya slams five sixes in an over to score maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy century

IANS | January 3, 2026 1:56 PM

Rajkot, Jan 3 (IANS) India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya produced a sensational knock to mark his maiden List A century, continuing his golden run of form for Baroda against Vidarbha in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Saturday.

IPL 2026: KKR release Mustafizur Rahman after BCCI ruling

IANS | January 3, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have confirmed that Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been released from their Indian Premier League (IPL) squad following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to do so. The call was taken amid excessive controversy and debate surrounding the player’s participation in the cash-rich event.

Azizul Hakim to lead Bangladesh squad for U19 World Cup 2026

IANS | January 3, 2026 12:45 PM

Dhaka, Jan 3 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday named Azizul Hakim as captain of a strong squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup, to be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, with Zawad Abrar appointed as his deputy.

Gerhard Erasmus to lead Namibia's squad for T20 World Cup 2026

IANS | January 3, 2026 12:33 PM

Dubai, Jan 3 (IANS) All-rounder Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia's quest for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. This will be the African nation's fourth consecutive appearance in the tournament. Namibia are drawn in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and the USA.

India helped Bangladesh gain independence, says Madan Lal on violence against Hindus

IANS | January 3, 2026 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Former India cricketer Madan Lal has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to ask IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman and said that the officials understand the situation well and must have taken the right call after following ‘thorough consultation.’

Cricket

'Grateful to BCCI': Devkinandan Thakur welcomes ruling to drop Bangladeshi player from KKR

VHT: Skipper Pant's unbeaten 67 propels Delhi to eight-wicket win over Services

‘Bangladesh is not Pakistan’: Former BCCI official questions Mustafizur release call

Shreyas Iyer provided clearance to play Vijay Hazare Trophy match on January 6

Since the BCCI has taken a decision, have to abide by it, says Rinku’s coach on Mustafizur release

Hardik Pandya slams five sixes in an over to score maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy century

IPL 2026: KKR release Mustafizur Rahman after BCCI ruling

Azizul Hakim to lead Bangladesh squad for U19 World Cup 2026

Gerhard Erasmus to lead Namibia's squad for T20 World Cup 2026

India helped Bangladesh gain independence, says Madan Lal on violence against Hindus

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