Bangladesh name Litton Das-led squad for T20 World Cup

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:09 PM

Dhaka, Jan 4 (IANS) Bangladesh have revealed a 15-player squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das will serve as captain, extending his leadership role as the side seeks to make a notable impact on the international stage.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Kulkarni’s ton takes Maharashtra to victory over Mumbai, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand also win

IANS | January 3, 2026 9:26 PM

Jaipur, Jan 3 (IANS) Arshin Kulkarni struck his second List A century as Maharashtra ended Mumbai's unbeaten streak in the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group C with a commanding 128-run victory on Saturday. The right-handed opener made 114 off 114 balls, hitting 11 fours and three sixes, as he shared a 140-run opening stand with Prithvi Shaw (71 off 75) after Maharashtra elected to bat first in foggy conditions.

IPL 2026: Atul Wassan backs BCCI on Mustafizur issue, says Shah Rukh Khan wrongly targeted

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCC) for its directive to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their Indian Premier League (IPL) squad, calling the decision correct and saying actor Shah Rukh Khan was unfairly targeted in the controversy.