Former Indian skipper Madan Lal backed the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup 2026, calling it a "very good decision".

2026-01-24T17:21:39.196636+00:00 IST

Cricket

Root and bowlers helps ENG level three-match ODI series 1-1 vs SL

Veteran batter Joe Root's all-round performance has helped England defeat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.

2026-01-24T16:49:54.284802+00:00 IST

Cricket

Atul Wassan lauds Suryakumar Yadav's fifty against NZ

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan praised India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav's fifty against New Zealand, calling him a good player.

2026-01-24T16:12:19.640184+00:00 IST

Cricket

Atul Wassan on PCB chairman's remarks

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan on Saturday strongly criticised Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi's remarks, indicating that Pakistan may reconsider its participation in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, calling the statement an act of "foolish bravado."

2026-01-24T16:06:29.569047+00:00 IST

Cricket

Atul Wassan calls Bangladesh security concern 'laughable'

"No one will miss Bangladesh in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Scotland is now getting an opportunity to show its calibre in world cricket. Pakistan is instigating Bangladesh for this. The reason given by Bangladesh for the security concern is laughable. Bangladeshis who are living in India are more secure in India than in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is looking like fools by doing this. ICC has done the right thing," Atul Wassan told ANI.

2026-01-24T15:56:30.570110+00:00 IST

Cricket

U19 World Cup: India register clinical win over New Zealand

A sensational performance by the Indian side as they thrashed New Zealand by seven wickets (DLS method) in the 24th match of the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday. For his brilliant four-wicket haul, RS Ambrish was named Player of the Match.

2026-01-24T15:40:22.683386+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bangladesh has overplayed its hand by boycotting T20 World Cup, says former general secretary of Bangladesh Cricket Board

With ICC replacing Bangladesh's team with Scotland, Haque said it is standard procedure that when a country decides not to participate, the ICC naturally replaces it with another team.

2026-01-24T14:27:50.947764+00:00 IST

Cricket

Scotland to replace Bangladesh in T20 World Cup: ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, following the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) refusal to participate in the tournament per the published match schedule, according to a release.

2026-01-24T14:17:08.236145+00:00 IST

Cricket

WPL: DC win toss; opts to field against RCB

Delhi Capitals (DC) won the toss and decided to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 15th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 edition on Saturday.

2026-01-24T14:04:56.841404+00:00 IST

Others

Rohtak Royals gear up to face Karnal Kings in opening-day of KCL

Rohtak Royals will begin their much-anticipated journey in the inaugural season of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) as they take on Karnal Kings in the second match of the double-header on January 25 from 8:00 PM IST onwards, according to a release.

2026-01-24T13:52:48.602916+00:00 IST

Cricket

PCB chairman uncertain about Pakistan's participation in T20 WC

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is unsure about Pakistan's men's team's participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2026-01-24T13:30:24.370325+00:00 IST

Cricket

Cape Town ready for SA20 Season 4 final with sold-out crowd

The Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will go head-to-head in what promises to be a spectacular finale to South Africa's premier T20 competition.

2026-01-24T13:01:45.309007+00:00 IST

Cricket

BCCI VP Shukla: Tendulkar told me Virat could break his records

Shukla, who had watched the cricket of two generational talents: Sachin and Virat from close quarters as an administrator in BCCI, spoke to ANI about how he was trying to convince Sachin to go on for a year or two more while he announced his retirement from international cricket in 2013 after a 24-year-long career. He also recalled a conversation with Sachin, during which the batting maestro had expressed confidence that Virat could break his major batting records.

2026-01-24T12:30:56.051685+00:00 IST

Cricket

GT conclude Morbi leg of third edition of Junior Titans

Gujarat Titans completed the Morbi leg of the third edition of Junior Titans today, continuing the franchise's community-driven initiative focused on promoting outdoor sport, physical activity and active lifestyles among children from an early age, according to a release.

2026-01-24T12:23:59.612212+00:00 IST