T20 WC: ‘Pakistan will play India match but..’ Sources after Naqvi meets PM Sharif

IANS | January 26, 2026 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Pakistan government has given a go-ahead to the national team to play against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Colombo, sources said, adding that the decision was arrived at after a meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday.

‘Middle order batters handled the situation,’ says captain Sakibul Gani as Bihar win Ranji Trophy Plate final

IANS | January 26, 2026 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Bihar captain Sakibul Gani expressed pride in his team’s performance after they won the Ranji Trophy Plate final against Manipur and made their way to the Elite group, and praised the lower-order batters for handling the situation well and getting the team to a 500+ first innings total after the fall of five early wickets.

Ranji Trophy: Bihar thrash Manipur by 568 runs in Plate final, earn promotion to Elite Div

IANS | January 26, 2026 5:26 PM

Patna, Jan 26 (IANS) Bihar produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Manipur by a massive 568 runs in the final of the Ranji Trophy Plate Division 2025–26 at the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna on Monday, clinching the title and securing promotion to the Elite Group for the next season.

ISL 2026: Kerala Blasters rope in French player Kevin Yoke on free transfer

IANS | January 26, 2026 5:08 PM

Kochi, Jan 26 (IANS) Three-time finalists Kerala Blasters roped in French star player Kevin Yoke on Monday ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League 2025-26 (ISL), which will commence on February 14.

Bangladesh missing World Cup part of damage; lack of governance, vision paralysing domestic cricket: Report

IANS | January 26, 2026 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Bangladesh cricket has plunged into one of its most turbulent chapters, following the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to exclude the team from the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India, according to a Bangladeshi media report.

Men's T20 WC warm-up schedule to be announced soon; India A, USA set for games

IANS | January 26, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The schedule for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup warm-up matches is likely to be announced later on Monday, with the India ‘A’ team and USA set to feature. The mega event is scheduled to be held from February 7 to March 8 in both India and Sri Lanka.

IND vs NZ: Shreyas to continue as Varma’s replacement for remaining two T20Is

IANS | January 26, 2026 2:34 PM

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Shreyas Iyer, a temporary pick for the ongoing T20 series against New Zealand due to Tilak Varma's fitness problems, has been kept in the squad for the remaining matches.

Ranji Trophy: Padikkal replaces Mayank as Karnataka captain, KL Rahul returns for Punjab clash

IANS | January 26, 2026 2:21 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) Karnataka have made significant changes ahead of their Ranji Trophy 2025-26 match against Punjab, appointing Devdutt Padikkal as captain with KL Rahul also returning to the squad for the fixture scheduled to be played at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, from February 1.

Return to Indian T20I team is what I had been waiting for, says GG’s Bharti Fulmali

Niharika Raina | January 26, 2026 1:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Seven years is a long time in cricket. For Bharti Fulmali, it felt even longer. The big-hitting middle-order batter from Amravati had made her India T20I debut against England in Guwahati in 2019. She impressed early by charging down the pitch to hit Laura Marsh for a boundary on her third ball in international cricket, but managed only 18 and 5 in two outings before being left out.

'Young players have become more mature,’ says PBKS’ Shashank ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | January 26, 2026 12:44 PM

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) officially started their preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season with their first pre-season camp in Udaipur, held from January 16 to 20. The five-day session featured a blend of experienced players and promising young talent.

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T20 WC: ‘Pakistan will play India match but..’ Sources after Naqvi meets PM Sharif

‘Middle order batters handled the situation,’ says captain Sakibul Gani as Bihar win Ranji Trophy Plate final

Ranji Trophy: Bihar thrash Manipur by 568 runs in Plate final, earn promotion to Elite Div

ISL 2026: Kerala Blasters rope in French player Kevin Yoke on free transfer

Bangladesh missing World Cup part of damage; lack of governance, vision paralysing domestic cricket: Report

Men's T20 WC warm-up schedule to be announced soon; India A, USA set for games

IND vs NZ: Shreyas to continue as Varma’s replacement for remaining two T20Is

Ranji Trophy: Padikkal replaces Mayank as Karnataka captain, KL Rahul returns for Punjab clash

Return to Indian T20I team is what I had been waiting for, says GG’s Bharti Fulmali

'Young players have become more mature,’ says PBKS’ Shashank ahead of IPL 2026

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