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Injury scare for GT as star batter with 1793 runs suffers rib fracture

India’s young batter Sai Sudharsan has reported to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence after suffering a rib injury while playing for Tamil Nadu in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26. A scan confirmed a small fracture, and he is currently undergoing a structured recovery programme.

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• Fri - 02 Jan 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Iyer shows improvement in fitness as international return beckons

The India batter has been out of action since October when he sustained a serious injury during an ODI against Australia, but can return to action in the upcoming series against New Zealand

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• Fri - 02 Jan 2026

Vimath Dinsara to lead as Sri Lanka announce squad for ICC Under-19 World Cup 26

Sri Lanka have named a 15-member squad for the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, with Vimath Dinsara set to lead the side and Kavija Gamage as his deputy. Sri Lanka are placed in Group A alongside Australia, Ireland and Japan. Sri Lanka will open their campaign against Japan on January 17.

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• Fri - 02 Jan 2026

Irfan Pathan's candid take on Gill's comparison with Virat Kohli goes viral

India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will now be seen leading the side in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, which is scheduled to start from January 11. Notably, Gill missed India's last ODI assignment against South Africa due to a neck injury.

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• Fri - 02 Jan 2026

World Cup winner advises Australian batters to play like Pujara and Rahane

Australia’s batters struggled in the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG, collapsing twice on a green pitch and suffering their first home Test loss to England in over 15 years. Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has urged the Australians to show patience like Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane on tricky wickets.

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• Fri - 02 Jan 2026

IND vs PAK 2026: Dates, venues, and all matches explained

India's senior team last faced Pakistan thrice in the Asia Cup 2025 where the Suryakumar Yadav-led side came victorious in all outings to win the title at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

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• Fri - 02 Jan 2026

Rohit, Virat need to come back to...': Ashwin announces death of ODI cricket

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin fears ODI cricket's future after the 2027 World Cup. He reckons what would happen to it after batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retire.

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• Fri - 02 Jan 2026

Salt and Pepper fire Knight Riders to 50-run win over Dubai Capitals

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders kept their ILT20 Season 4 title hopes alive with a commanding 50-run win over Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator at Dubai International Stadium. Michael Pepper and Phil Salt powered the innings with a 122-run opening stand, while the spinners Sunil Narine, Jason Holder, and Liam Livingstone ran through the Capitals’ batting lineup to bowl them out for 108.

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• Fri - 02 Jan 2026

Gillespie's shocking revelation about leaving PCB as head coach goes viral

Gillespie’s stint with the Pakistan Team started with a disappointing home Test series loss to Bangladesh. The team later responded with a memorable 2–1 series win against England.

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• Fri - 02 Jan 2026

India to get new strength and conditioning coach ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Former England first-class cricketer Nicholas Lee is an experienced strength and conditioning coach who has worked with several international teams, most recently with the Gulf Giants in the UAE’s ILT20.

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• Fri - 02 Jan 2026

Usman Khawaja to bow out of international cricket after Sydney Ashes Test

Usman Khawaja will bring the curtain down on his international career in his hometown of Sydney, the same city where his Test journey began against England in 2011. The SCG also witnessed his remarkable comeback in 2022, when, at 35, he struck twin centuries against England to revive his Test career.

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• Fri - 02 Jan 2026

IND vs NZ: RO-KO mania triggers massive ticket rush for Vadodara ODI, sold out i

Unprecedented craze for batting superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the India versus New Zealand's first ODI tickets were sold out in just eight minutes

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• Thu - 01 Jan 2026

Khawaja to turn up for presser ahead of 5th Ashes Test amidst retirement chatter

Australia's veteran batter Usman Khawaja is reportedly set to address media ahead of the fifth Ashes Test against England which is scheduled to start from January 4, 2026

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• Thu - 01 Jan 2026

Mitchell Marsh’s blistering 58-ball ton in BBL carnage puts T20 World Cup rivals

Mitchell Marsh put on a show with the bat and pummelled a lightning century and led Perth Scorchers to a 40-run win over Hobart Hurricanes in their Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-2026 clash

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• Thu - 01 Jan 2026

ECB seeks answers after Ashes as Brendon McCullum’s future hangs in balance

Brendon McCullum's future as England's head coach is in jeopardy amidst Ben Stokes' brigade's shoddy campaign in the ongoing Ashes 2025-2026 series

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• Thu - 01 Jan 2026

6,6,6,6,6,6: CSK and MI stars light up SA20 with 6 sixes in a row

Dewald Brevis and Sherfane Rutherford ran riot with the bat and tonked six straight sixes for Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 clash against Mumbai Indians Cape Town

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• Thu - 01 Jan 2026

India pacer opens up on career-ending fear, says 'Some doctors told me...'

India's out-of-favour pacer Chetan Sakariya disclosed the dark phase of his life where he once feared that he will never be able to play cricket again

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• Thu - 01 Jan 2026

India legend not sure about future of ODI after 2027 World Cup

India's legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is worried about the future of ODI cricket after 2027 ODI World Cup. Ashwin feels Test cricket still has space but ODI cricket doesn't have it

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• Thu - 01 Jan 2026

Irfan Pathan credits Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli for revival of interest in ODIs

The former India cricketer believes that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have played a big role in interest returning to ODIs

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• Thu - 01 Jan 2026

'Dreams don't come true...': Sarfaraz Khan's candid admission after explosive hu

The Mumbai batter played a superb knock of 157 against Goa in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and played a massive role in the side's one-sided victory

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• Thu - 01 Jan 2026