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BCB gives clarification on 'no-handshake' episode during IND vs BAN U19 WC clash

BCB has come out with a clarification on the absence of handshake during toss of India vs Bangladesh's U19 World Cup clash. BCB stated that it was completely unintentional and resulted from a momentary lapse in concentration

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

Chinnaswamy Stadium finally gets green signal to stage IPL and international mat

Karnataka State Cricket Association has got the official clearance from the state government and relevant regulatory bodies to host Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

WPL 2026: UPW stifle MI by 22 runs despite Amelia Kerr's all-round heroics

UP Warriorz (UPW) got the better of Mumbai Indians (MI) by 22 runs in their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash. This was UPW's second win over MI in the ongoing season

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

'Didn't contribute as per the expectations': GT coach's bold take on Shubman Gil

Gujarat Titans' assistant coach Parthiv Patel has justified selectors call to drop Shubman Gill from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

Afghanistan announce 27-yr-old as Naveen Ul Haq's replacement for T20 World Cup

Zia-ur-Rahman has been announced has Naveen Ul Haq's replacement in Afghanistan's squad for T20 World Cup 2026 and three-match T20I series against West Indies

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

U-19 WC: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shatters Virat Kohli's big record with solid fifty

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi broke Virat Kohli's massive record after cracked a robust fifty in the Under-19 World Cup clash between India and Bangladesh

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

Mohammed Siraj breaks silence after T20 World Cup 2026 snub

India speedster Mohammed Siraj is currently featuring in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand. The speedster picked up two wickets in two outings, conceding 81 runs.

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

Mohammed Siraj speaks out on Ravindra Jadeja’s form ahead of IND vs NZ 3rd ODI

Mohammed Siraj has backed veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to bounce back in the third ODI against New Zealand. The superstar all-rounder has unable to take a wicket in the first two ODIs. However, Jadeja’s overall ODI record remains impressive, with nearly 2,900 runs and 232 wickets in 209 matches.

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

Damien Martyn shares emotional message after coming out of induced coma

Former Australian batter Damien Martyn has shared an emotional message after returning home from the hospital following a serious meningitis infection. The 54-year-old, who was placed in an induced coma for eight days.

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

IND vs BAN: Ayush Mhatre refuses handshake with Bangladesh captain

Bangladesh captain Md Azizul Hakim Tamim was unwell and did not attend the toss, with vice-captain Zawad Abrar stepping in as his replacement. After Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field, the two captains avoided both a handshake and eye contact, making the situation visibly uncomfortable.

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI live streaming: When and where to watch third ODI

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI live streaming: Here are the details of when and where to watch the third ODI between India and New Zealand online and on TV.

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

Ex-RCB star’s blunt remark on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s ODI future goes viral

Mohammad Kaif has spoken out on the future of veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after India’s seven-wicket loss to New Zealand. Kaif criticised the management for creating uncertainty around the duo’s place in the side, saying the team still heavily depends on them to win games.

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

Massive blow for Mumbai as veteran batter withdraws from rest of Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Ajinkya Rahane has withdrawn from the remaining Ranji Trophy matches this season due to personal reasons. Mumbai will play Hyderabad from January 22-25 and Delhi from January 29-February 1.

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

Steve Smith explains why he turned down single and kept strike over Babar Azam

Steve Smith has finally explained why he refused a single to Babar Azam during the Sydney Sixers’ BBL clash against the Sydney Thunder. The Australian star said the decision was purely tactical, aimed at taking full advantage of the power surge.

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

Asia Cup winner questions Jadeja’s spot, pushes for this superstar in ODIs

India vs New Zealand: Veteran India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja managed to score 4 and 27 in the first two matches in first two ODIs against New Zealand, and he went wicketless in both outings.

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

WI Bowling legend joins Zimbabwe support staff ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Zimbabwe are placed in Group B for the T20 World Cup, alongside Australia, Ireland, Oman and co-hosts Sri Lanka. The side will start their campaign against Oman on February 9.

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

WATCH: Virat Kohli visits Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to seek blessings

India batting superstar Virat Kohli and veteran spinner Kuldeep Yadav visited the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to seek blessings ahead of the third ODI against New Zealand, which will take place at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.

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• Sat - 17 Jan 2026

WPL 2026: Radha-Shreyanka combine to hand RCB hat-trick of wins after downing GG

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) got the better of Gujarat Giants (GG) by 32 runs to record their third straight win in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026

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• Fri - 16 Jan 2026

U-19 WC: Afghanistan shock SA with memorable 28-run win in campaign opener

Afghanistan staged a massive turnaround and stunned South Africa by 28 runs in their Under-19 World Cup 2026 campaign opener on January 16

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• Fri - 16 Jan 2026

Jadeja's 165, Sakariya's 4-fer power Saurashtra into VHT final with 9-wkt win ov

Saurashtra stormed into Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-2026 final as they rode on Vishvaraj Jadeja's superlative century to hammer Punjab by nine wickets in the semifinal

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• Fri - 16 Jan 2026