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Cricket News / Crictoday / January 21

Steve Waugh and Glenn Maxwell secure franchise ownership in the European T20 league

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) officially unveiled its first three franchises on Wednesday. The inaugural teams will represent Amsterdam, Edinburgh, and Belfast, with the tournament set to begin in late summer this year.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 21

'He might actually start at T20 World Cup' - Aakash Chopra's bold take on India's comeback star

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra feels he won't be surprised to see Ishan Kishan start in India's XI during the T20 World Cup 2026. Kishan was recently recalled to India's T20I squad for the series against New Zealand as well as the T20 World Cup.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / January 21

Fans have 'every right to be annoyed' - Brook

Harry Brook says supporters have “every right to be annoyed” by his behaviour after he was punched by a nightclub bouncer on England’s tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 21

IPL Schedule Awaits Election Dates; RCB, RR Told To Finalise Home Venues In A Week: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president Rajeev Shukla told IANS that the board is waiting for the government to announce the election dates before finalising the schedule for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 21

No Info On Scotland Being Approached As Replacement; ICC To Decide Whatrsquo;s Best For Cricket: BCCI Sources Amid T20 WC Crisis

International Cricket Council: As the International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to make a final decision on Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 21

RCB given deadline to inform BCCI for 2026 IPL home venue amidst Chinnaswamy dilemma

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have reportedly been given a firm deadline by the Board of Control for Cricket in India to confirm their home venue for the 2026 Indian Premier League season.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 21

PCB backs Bangladesh’s stance in T20 World Cup conflict, contacts ICC

A day before the ICC is set to finalize its decision on Bangladesh’s involvement in the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup, the PCB has sent a letter supporting the BCB’s refusal to play in India due to ongoing political tensions in the region.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 21

Will Bangladesh compete in T20 World Cup 2026 in India? Litton Das drops bombshell in press conference

Despite the T20 World Cup being less than three weeks away, a thick cloud of confusion hangs over the participation of a major Test-playing nation. Fans and officials are locked in a tense waiting game as the standoff between the ICC and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) reaches a breaking point.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 21

WPL 2026: Lizelle Lee penalised for code of conduct breach

Lizelle Lee has been fined 10 percent of her match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the Women's Premier League Code of Conduct during Delhi Capitals’ fixture against Mumbai Indians at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday.

Irfan Pathan News / CricTracker / January 21
IND vs NZ 2026: Irfan Pathan picks India's playing XI for 1st T20I, star player gets left out

IND vs NZ 2026: Irfan Pathan picks India's playing XI for 1st T20I, star player gets left out

India are all set to play a five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which could serve as ideal preparation for both teams ahead of next month's T20 World Cup.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 21

Yesterday WPL 2026 Match Result – Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Highlights January 20

Delhi Capitals defeated the Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets to stay in contention for the playoffs in the Women’s Premier League 2026. Jemimah Rodrigues led the chase of 155 and amassed an unbeaten 51 runs off 37 balls, laced with 5 fours and 1 six.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 21

IND vs NZ: Pitch Report for 1st T20I, Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium Stats and Records

The stage is set for an electrifying five-match T20I series as India welcomes New Zealand to the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Nagpur. With the 2026 T20 World Cup just weeks away, this series serves as a critical final rehearsal for both teams to lock in their tactical combinations and player roles.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 21

T20 World Cup 2026: PCB writes to ICC supporting BCB’s stance as ICC set for key call on Bangladesh's participation

A day before the International Cricket Council is expected to take a final decision on Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board wrote to the governing body expressing support for the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s position of not wanting to play matches in India amid political tensions in the region.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 21

The flex muscles of Team India in T20: If you have a jack, we have a king and an ace.

In the final of the Asia Cup 2025, India were chasing the moderate total of 147 runs against  Pakistan, but lost 3 prime batters’ wickets in the first four overs.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 21

Good To See Jemimah Play Her Natural Game On Tough Wicket: Mithali

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India captain Mithali Raj lauded Delhi Capitals’ recent win against Mumbai Indians and highlighted skipper Jemimah Rodrigues’ composed, match-winning knock under pressure while also assessing the tough road ahead for MI against an in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Suryakumar Yadav News / CricTracker / January 21

IND vs NZ 2026: 'I’ve been batting really well, and the runs will definitely come' - Suryakumar Yadav is not losing hope despite prolonged lean patch

Suryakumar Yadav has been going through a rough patch with the bat in T20Is, failing to score the big runs for quite some time. However, the Indian T20I captain said that he is happier that the team is winning.

Rohit Sharma News / CricketGully / January 21

Watch: Woman grabs Rohit Sharma at hotel, later explains cause and apologies

The former Indian captain Rohit Sharma faced an unwanted situation after an unknown woman grabbed his hand and dragged him at a hotel entrance. This happened after India played the final ODI match at Indore against New Zealand, and Rohit Sharma was entering his hotel surrounded by security.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 21

ICC Chair Jay Shah Meets Africa Cricket Association Leaders In Windhoek; Attends U19 WC Match

T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier: International Cricket Council (ICC) chair Jay Shah met with leaders of the Africa Cricket Association in Windhoek and emphasised the ICC's commitment to expanding cricket across Africa.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 21

European T20 Premier League announces first three franchises; Steve Waugh, Glenn Maxwell amongst owners

European T20 Premier League (ETPL), officially sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), announced the owners of its first three franchises,

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 21

From Smriti Mandhana to Sophie Ecclestone: Complete list of direct signings and retained players for The Hundred Women’s 2026

2026 season of The Hundred is shaping up to be a historic turning point for women’s cricket. With a landscape-shifting injection of capital and the introduction of a high-stakes auction system, the competition is no longer just a domestic summer highlight—it is a global powerhouse.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 21

“That is not safe for me”: Litton Das avoids T20 World Cup talk amid uncertainty

Bangladesh skipper Litton Das refused to comment on the T20 World Cup 2026, describing the topic as unsafe to address. The development follows the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s request to move Bangladesh’s fixtures out of India, citing security-related concerns.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 21

IND vs NZ, 1st T20I: Nagpur Pitch Report, Weather Forecast and Dew Factor

Today marks the beginning of the five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand. After a hard-fought ODI leg where the Blackcaps made history by winning their first bilateral series in India, the focus shifts to the shortest format as both teams fine-tune their squads for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 21

Schedule announcement of IPL 2026 is delayed. Proclamation to be done later!

The IPL 2026 is about to get started on March 26, and its final has been scheduled for May 31. The final clash list is yet to be finalised. In a meeting

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 20

Pakistan backs Bangladesh; Wrote to ICC for '26 T20 WC venue change

There have been instances reported where the Pakistan Cricket Board has been found supporting the Bangladesh Cricket Board on their demand to move away from India in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 21

Shreyas Iyer or Ishan Kishan? Suryakumar Yadav confirms India’s No. 3 for New Zealand T20Is

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has put an end to speculation surrounding India’s No. 3 batting position ahead of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.

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