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Rib fracture rules Sai Sudharsan out of Vijay Hazare Trophy

Top-order batter B Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the rest of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 after sustaining a rib fracture. The injury took place while the batter was diving to complete a run during the Round 1 game of the Elite Group A between Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh at the Gujarat College Ground, Ahmedabad.

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IPL 2026: BCCI asks KKR to release Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman from squad

Following the massive criticism over communal violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has strictly directed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League.

Pat Cummins News / Cricketnmore / January 3

Cummins, Hazlewood To Miss Pakistan Series But Hopefull For T20 WC: Bailey

T20 World Cup: 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.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 3

BCCI Has Instructed KKR To Release Bangladesh Pacer Mustafizur Rahman: Devajit Saikia

Kolkata Knight Riders: 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.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 3

“He is more than capable”: Irfan Pathan backs Shubman Gill amid Virat Kohli comparisons

Shubman Gill’s role in Indian cricket has grown significantly over the past year, culminating in his promotion to captaincy in both Test and ODI cricket in 2025.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 3

Rifle-toting police will patrol the 5th Ashes cricket test in Sydney following Bondi shootings

SYDNEY (AP) — Police with long-armed rifles, a rarity at sporting events in Australia, will patrol the final Ashes cricket test in Sydney starting on Sunday as part of heightened security measures following the Bondi Beach terror attack in the city.

Shubman Gill News / Crictoday / January 3

Why is Shubman Gill not playing against Sikkim in the Vijay Hazare Trophy?

Shubman Gill was expected to play against Sikkim in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Saturday. However, he was ruled out of the match due to food poisoning. According to Sportstar, Gill was sidelined at the last minute.

Virat Kohli News / CricketGully / January 3

Top 5 Records Virat Kohli Could Achieve in 2026

Virat Kohli, India's cricket superstar, had a defining year in 2025, which involved parting emotional ways, glory with silverware, and continued domination across formats.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 3

Most Popular Men Cricketers on Instagram in 2025

In India, cricketers are worshipped even if they are not consistently part of the Indian team. Some players build massive fan followings during their time playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 3

I Want To See Both Rohit And Kohli Playing For The Longest Time: Irfan Pathan

ODI World Cup: 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.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 3

“He’s a batter of exceptional quality”: Yograj Singh applauds Arjun Tendulkar’s impressive cricketing skill

The spotlight on Arjun Tendulkar has been relentless from the moment he entered the professional ranks. With Sachin Tendulkar’s towering legacy looming large, the benchmarks placed before him were extraordinary.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 3

SA20: Paarl Royals Edge MI Cape Town In Derby Thriller

MI Cape Town: 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.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 3

Pretorius stars as Paarl Royals edge MI Cape Town by one run

Lhuan-dre Pretorius’ Betway SA20 Season 4 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 on Friday evening.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 3

'I Feel Like I'm Doing Alright At The Moment': Steve Smith Shuts Down Retirement Talks

With Usman Khawaja: 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.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 3

Why Pune’s MCA Stadium May Host RR, Not RCB, in IPL 2026

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will have the task of defending their first-ever IPL title in the 2026 season. However, the major drawback in their title defense will be the absence of their massive fan following, who will not be able to watch RCB home matches at the prestigious M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 3

All India vs Pakistan matches in 2026: When and where the rivals will meet in global tournaments

India and Pakistan shared several marquee clashes in 2025, all coming on the biggest stages of world cricket. India’s run of three straight victories over their rivals in the Asia Cup remains memorable, but attention will now shift firmly to the showdowns lined up in 2026.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 2

BCCI Wins Hearts as India Steps in to Help Sri Lanka Once Again

In a touching act of regional solidarity, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has agreed to add T20I matches in India's proposed tour of Sri Lanka in August 2026.

Shubman Gill News / Crictoday / January 2

Spectators barred from Shubman Gill’s Vijay Hazare Trophy match; BCCI to use bouncers for security: Report

Fans will not be allowed to watch Shubman Gill’s match in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He will represent Punjab against Sikkim in Jaipur on December 3. Even Virat Kohli played two matches behind closed doors at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 2

Zimbabwe announce squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Zimbabwe have announced the 15-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Sikandar Raza has been given the responsibility to lead the side as Zimbabwe look to compete against the best teams in the world.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 2

Yograj Singh criticises Shubman Gill’s exclusion from T20 World Cup 2026 squad

Yograj Singh, the former India cricketer and father of Yuvraj Singh, has voiced his disappointment over Shubman Gill‘s omission from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad.

Ravichandran Ashwin News / Crictoday / January 2

“No one will watch T20 World Cup 2026”: R Ashwin raises concerns, delivers strong message to ICC

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has issued a stern warning to the International Cricket Council, suggesting that the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup could see a lack of viewership.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 2

Pretoria Capitals vs Durban Super Giants, Match 12, SA20 2025-26, Who will win today PC vs DSG match?

PC vs DSG, Match 12, Cricket Tips: The next game in the fourth edition of the SA20 will be played between Pretoria Capitals and Durban Super Giants. Two teams who are in excellent batting form The Capitals thrashed MI Cape Town in the last game by 85 runs and scored 220 runs.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 2

Why Is Rishabh Pant Missing From India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad?

The star of the India cricket team, Rishabh Pant, has reportedly been left out of the white-ball formats due to his ‘high-risk’ batting style. The left-handed batsman, who was part of India’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, hasn’t made the cut for the 2026 edition.

Mohammed Siraj News / Cricfit / January 2

Tilak Varma And Mohammed Siraj Likely To Play Vijay Hazare Trophy Before IND vs NZ ODIs

India pacer Mohammed Siraj and batter Tilak Varma have been drafted into Hyderabad’s squad ahead of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. As per a SportStar report, both players are expected to feature in Hyderabad’s next Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Chandigarh, scheduled to be played in Rajkot on Saturday, January 3.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 2

Zimbabwe unveil 15-man squad for 2026 T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe sealed a spot in the upcoming T20 World Cup on the back of a spotless campaign in the Africa Qualifier. On Friday, January 2, they named a 15-member squad for the marquee event, which is set to be played in India and Sri Lanka.