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BCB to seek T20 WC venue change from India after BCCI forces KKR to dump Mustafizur Rahman

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:18 PM

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) directing Kolkata Knight Riders to release their player Mustafizur Rahman from a contract to play IPL 2026, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to approach ICC for a change of venue for their matches during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup that India will be hosting jointly with Sri Lanka, a news report has said.

Shreyas Iyer awaits CoE clearance as India announces Gill-led squad for New Zealand ODIs

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:04 PM

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, with Shubman Gill set to lead the side. Shreyas Iyer, who had been on the sidelines owing to an injury, has been named in the squad, but his participation will be subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE).

'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.

‘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.

61 entries for round 3 of National 4W Racing Championship

IANS | January 3, 2026 3:27 PM

Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS)The MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025 enters its critical phase with the third and penultimate round, slated for January 4 to 5 at the Madras International Circuit, likely to witness intense battles for points as the titles are up for grabs across all classes.

PM Modi to virtually inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball Tournament on Jan 4

IANS | January 3, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament on January 4 at noon through video conferencing, marking a significant milestone for Indian sports and for his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi. The opening ceremony will take place at Dr Sampoorna­nand Sports Stadium, bringing national attention to the city’s growing sporting ambitions under the ‘Khelo India’ initiative.

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