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11 Feb

India Sweat on Abhishek Sharma’s Fitness After Opener Admitted to Hospital

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Indian cricket camp is monitoring the health of young opener Abhishek Sharma after he was hospitalised with a stomach infection, putting his participation in the T20 World Cup fixture against Namibia in serious doubt. The left-hander has been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Delhi for the past couple of days. According to sources familiar with the situation, medical tests are ongoing to identify the exact cause of the infection, and doctors have not yet confirmed when he will be fit for discharge. “Abhishek is undergoing treatment for a stomach ailment. The doctors are…

10 Feb

T20 World Cup 2026: BCCI sticks to policy, bars players from staying with families during tournament

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National Times Bureau :- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided not to allow players to stay with their families during the T20 World Cup. The board has chosen to continue with a policy introduced after India’s 1-3 defeat to Australia in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to a report, the current team management sought clarification from the BCCI on the matter but was told that the rule would remain in place. Under the existing policy, players can have their families accompany them for up to 14 days only if an overseas tour lasts longer than 45…

10 Feb

ICC Confirms India vs Pakistan Clash as Bangladesh Gets Relief; PCB Pushes for Tri-Series

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Lahore/New Delhi, February 10, 2026: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match will go ahead as scheduled, while also granting relief to Bangladesh after its withdrawal from the tournament, easing concerns over possible penalties. During recent meetings in Dubai, the ICC decided that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) would not face any financial, sporting or administrative sanctions for its decision not to travel to India. Bangladesh was subsequently replaced by Scotland in the tournament lineup. “It is agreed that no financial, sporting or administrative penalty will be imposed on Bangladesh Cricket Board in…

08 Feb

T20 World Cup 2026 Uncertainty Grows as Bangladesh and Pakistan Hold Emergency Talks in Lahore

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Uncertainty continues to cloud the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after Bangladesh stepped into the ongoing standoff between Pakistan and the ICC, with senior officials rushing to defuse the situation. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has arrived in Lahore to hold urgent discussions with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) leaders, sources confirmed. The controversy traces back to Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for its scheduled group matches, citing safety concerns. Supported by the country’s interim administration, the BCB formally sought a shift of its fixtures to Sri Lanka, one of the tournament’s joint…

06 Feb

Harshit Rana Ruled Out of T20 World Cup 2026 with Knee Injury, Mohammed Siraj Named Replacement

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Mumbai: Indian fast bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after sustaining a knee injury during a warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Mohammed Siraj has been named as Rana’s replacement in the squad. The BCCI announced the development through an official post on its X handle, stating that Rana would take no further part in the tournament due to the injury sustained during the practice fixture. Rana appeared to be in visible discomfort while bowling, aborting…

06 Feb

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Historic 175 Powers India to Record Sixth U-19 World Cup Title

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Harare, February 7, 2026: Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced one of the most extraordinary innings ever witnessed in Under-19 World Cup history as India crushed England by 100 runs in the final on Friday to clinch a record-extending sixth title.Sooryavanshi’s breathtaking 175 off just 80 deliveries dismantled the English bowling attack and propelled India to a monumental 411 for 9 after England elected to bowl first. The knock, laced with 15 sixes and 15 fours, set multiple records and firmly stamped the 14-year-old as one of the brightest talents in world cricket.Chasing an imposing target of 412, England were…

05 Feb

Top NHL Prospect Gavin McKenna Charged With Assault in Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania (Rajeev Sharma): Yukon-born hockey player Gavin McKenna, considered one of the top prospects for the National Hockey League (NHL), has been charged with assault, according to court documents verified by sources. McKenna, who is currently playing college hockey in Pennsylvania, was charged earlier on Wednesday by the State College Police Department in connection with an incident alleged to have occurred on January 31. According to the court filings, McKenna is facing four charges, including aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct. The documents further state that he is awaiting a preliminary hearing in the matter. When contacted, John…

30 Jan

PT Usha’s Husband V Srinivasan Dies at 67

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): V Srinivasan, husband of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President and Rajya Sabha MP P T Usha, passed away early Friday morning, according to family sources. He was 67. Sources said Srinivasan collapsed at his home in the early hours and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The exact cause of death has not been officially disclosed. A former central government employee, Srinivasan was widely regarded as a steadfast support system in P T Usha’s personal and professional life. He stood by her during her legendary athletics career and continued to support…

30 Jan

Virat Kohli’s sudden Instagram disappearance sparks speculation among fans

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New Delhi, Jan 30: Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has unexpectedly vanished from Instagram, setting off widespread curiosity and concern among fans worldwide. As of Friday, Kohli’s official account, followed by over 274 million users, was no longer visible on the platform, with searches for his handle returning messages indicating that the page is unavailable. The sudden development was first noticed in the early hours of Friday when followers attempting to access @virat.kohli found the profile missing. There was no prior indication of a planned social media break, making the move particularly puzzling for his massive online following. The timing…

29 Jan

Bangladesh clears shooting team’s India travel, days after T20 Word Cup boycott

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National Times Bureau :- The Bangladesh government sparked controversy after boycotting the T 20 World Cup 2026, which is set to be co-hosted by India and Bangladesh, by approving its shooting team to travel to India for the Asian Rifle and Pistol Shooting Championship in New Delhi from February 2 to 14 next month. According to Bangladesh-based outlet Daily Sun, the Youth and Sports Ministry granted clearance to the shooting contingent despite earlier government concerns over the safety of the national cricket team traveling to India. During the World Cup boycott episode, interim government sports advisor Asif Nazrul had criticized the…