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Ben Duckett’s late withdrawal disrupts Delhi Capitals’ opening combination just days before IPL 2026. Jonny Bairstow emerges as the most complete replacement option for DC’s top order. DC must balance explosiveness and stability to fix a now fragile batting lineup.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Bangladeshi authorities have announced a boycott of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.  Why will Scotland replace the team in the T20 World Cup fixtures?

Virat Kohli continued his dominance while chasing in ODIs with a classy 93 against New Zealand in the first ODI at Vadodara. Here's a look at Virat Kohli's astonishing record in successful 300+ run chases.

Ridhima Pathak BPL Controversy: The tensions grew when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to let Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman go from their team.  

The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest and most significant seasons in Indian cricket, with packed international calendars for the men’s teams.

Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, marking a rare return to India’s premier domestic one-day competition for both senior batters.

Virat Kohli, Cristiano Ronaldo and Max Verstappen are often compared despite competing in different sports because they share a rare, elite mindset. Each of them is driven by relentless discipline, an obsession with improvement, and an unending hunger for success. Here's a breakdown of their common mentality in different sports.

Kohli and Rohit may drop from A+ to Grade A in the upcoming BCCI contract revisions, incurring a ₹2 crore pay cut each Shubman Gill is heavily favoured for promotion to A+ given his all-format involvement and leadership roles in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is The shift reflects BCCI’s broader strategy to transition toward younger, versatile core players for long-term team stability

The moment Russell accepted the coaching transition instead of entering another auction pool, his entire demeanour transformed.. Despite stepping into a new role, the emotional weight of being technically released ahead of the 2026 mini-auction initially hit Russell hard.

Smriti Mandhana postponed her wedding after her father's health scare. Deleted posts fueled wild, baseless rumors of cheating and infidelity on social media.

England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick praised Joe Root’s superb form ahead of the Ashes 2025, saying the star batter looks in complete control and ready to end his century drought in Australia. Root tops the ICC Test rankings as England prepare for the first Test in Perth on November 21.

India’s star batter Abhishek Sharma, currently the world’s No.1 T20I player, unveiled a new wrist tattoo reading “It will happen,” symbolizing his belief and fearless mindset. The 25-year-old has dominated T20 cricket recently, earning multiple awards ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup in India.

Mandira Bedi, once mocked as a cricket presenter, became a silent force behind women’s cricket in India. She donated her endorsement fees and helped fund tours when the team had no support. Her efforts changed perceptions, inspired others, and laid the groundwork for India’s World Cup glory.

Shaheen Shah Afridi begins his ODI captaincy journey as Pakistan face South Africa in Faisalabad on November 4. The match marks the return of international cricket to the city after 17 years. Scroll down for the complete live streaming details. 

Pakistan’s former captain Babar Azam returns to T20 cricket after 10 months as Pakistan face South Africa in the first T20I at Rawalpindi. Scroll down for the complete live streaming details. 

Former ICC match referee Chris Broad revealed he was once asked to be lenient on India for a slow over-rate offence, exposing political pressure in cricket. Broad claimed India received preferential treatment and said the ICC has become increasingly influenced by India’s financial and political power.

Yashasvi Jaiswal will play for Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan starting November 1 in Jaipur. After touring Australia without playing, he aims to prepare for the South Africa Tests. This will be his first Ranji appearance for Mumbai since rejoining the team.

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers strongly defended Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, slamming their critics as “cockroaches” after the duo’s match-winning partnership in the Sydney ODI.

India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy defended 5th-grader Ishit Bhatt, who faced online trolling after his confident behavior on Kaun Banega Crorepati 17. Chakaravarthy condemned the criticism, urging empathy toward children. 

India defeated West Indies by seven wickets in the second Test to clinch the series 2-0. Yashasvi Jaiswal (175) and Shubman Gill (129) powered India’s dominance, while Kuldeep Yadav’s fifer sealed control. KL Rahul’s 58 guided India home, marking Gill’s first series win as captain.

Harbhajan Singh expressed excitement over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s return for India’s Australia tour starting October 19. He praised Kohli’s fitness and predicted both veterans would excel, hoping Kohli scores at least two centuries.

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh has reportedly received ₹5 crore ransom threats from Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company. Mumbai police arrested two suspects linked to the case. Despite off-field challenges, Singh shone in the Asia Cup final.