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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.

Men's HIL 2026: Lancers eye a strong start against Ranchi ahead of their campaign opener

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:07 PM

Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Strong contenders Kalinga Lancers are all set to face debutants Ranchi Royals in their first match of the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.

Shreyas Iyer to join Mumbai squad in Jaipur, set to feature in last two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India batter Shreyas Iyer will arrive in Jaipur on Sunday and will feature in Mumbai's next two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, said Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Secretary Unmesh Khanvilkar.

WTT Youth Contender 2026: Vivaan Dave, Naisha Rewaskar reach U-15 mixed doubles final

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:25 PM

Vadodara, Jan 3 (IANS) Vivaan Dave and Naisha Rewaskar maintained their composure in a tense decider that went into extra points, upsetting top seeds Aditya Das and Ankolika Chakraborty to reach the U-15 mixed doubles final at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender held at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex on Saturday.

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.

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.

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

Men's HIL 2026: Lancers eye a strong start against Ranchi ahead of their campaign opener

Shreyas Iyer to join Mumbai squad in Jaipur, set to feature in last two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches

WTT Youth Contender 2026: Vivaan Dave, Naisha Rewaskar reach U-15 mixed doubles final

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

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

'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

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