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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.’

Cummins, Hazlewood to miss Pakistan series but hopeful for T20 WC: Bailey

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:46 AM

Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) Australia chairman of selectors, George Bailey, expressed confidence that Hazlewood and Tim David would be ready in time for the World Cup and remained hopeful that a scan for Pat Cummins scheduled for the end of January would bring encouraging news after his Ashes workload.

BCCI has instructed KKR to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman: Devajit Saikia

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:34 AM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia said that the board has formally asked Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh pace spearhead Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the IPL 2026 season, ending weeks of controversy surrounding the high-profile signing.

I want to see both Rohit and Kohli playing for the longest time: Irfan Pathan

IANS | January 3, 2026 10:37 AM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India will kick off their 2026 campaign with a home white-ball series against New Zealand, beginning with a three-match ODI series that will see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to action in India colours. With an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan urged the senior duo to remain actively involved in domestic cricket whenever they are not on international duty.

Ahmedabad Polo Tournament kicks off with grand opening ceremony

IANS | January 3, 2026 10:21 AM

Ahmedabad, Jan 3 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Polo Tournament kicked off spectacularly on Friday with a grand opening event, launching three days of competitive polo matches and engaging spectator activities. Organised by the Gujarat Polo Club and supported by the Adani Group, this three-day event is the largest polo festival ever held in Gujarat in terms of size and grandeur.

SA20: Paarl Royals edge MI Cape Town in derby thriller

IANS | January 3, 2026 9:43 AM

Paarl, Jan 3 (IANS) Lhuan-dre Pretorius’ SA20 season four burst into life with an unbeaten 98 to drive Paarl Royals to a thrilling one-run victory over MI Cape Town in the Western Cape derby at Boland Park.

'I feel like I'm doing alright at the moment': Steve Smith shuts down retirement talks

IANS | January 3, 2026 9:37 AM

Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) Australian stand-in captain Steve Smith is ready to relinquish captaincy to a younger candidate in the absence of captain Pat Cummins if that is what the selectors wish to do. With Usman Khawaja hanging up his cricket boots on Sunday after the Sydney Test, Nathan Lyon has already been ruled out due to injury. Smith will now be the oldest player in the Australian XI, side by side with Scott Boland.

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