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'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.

IPL 2026: KKR release Mustafizur Rahman after BCCI ruling

IANS | January 3, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have confirmed that Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been released from their Indian Premier League (IPL) squad following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to do so. The call was taken amid excessive controversy and debate surrounding the player’s participation in the cash-rich event.

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