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26 Jan

Former BCCI president and PCA chief IS Bindra dies at 84 after prolonged illness

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, SportsInderjeet Singh Bindra

National Times Bureau :- Former BCCI and Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) president IS Bindra passed away on Sunday, January 25, at the age of 84 following a long illness. He was one of the most influential figures in Indian cricket administration, admired for his foresight, leadership, and lasting contributions to the sport. Along with Jagmohan Dalmiya, Bindra played a crucial role in transforming Indian cricket into a financially powerful and globally competitive enterprise, helping shape its modern commercial structure. His decades-long service left a deep and enduring impact on both domestic and international cricket. ICC chairman Jay Shah paid tribute,…

24 Jan

ICC Replaces Bangladesh with Scotland for T20 World Cup After Travel Refusal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsBangladesh Cricket Board, ICC, Jay Shah, Scotland Cricket, T20 World Cup

New Delhi, January 24, 2026: The International Cricket Council has formally informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board that the national team has been replaced by Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup after Bangladesh declined to travel to India citing security concerns, sources said. The decision was finalised on Friday in Dubai, where senior ICC officials, including chairman Jay Shah, were present. An official communication was sent late in the evening to BCB chairman Aminul Islam Bulbul, stating that Bangladesh had forfeited its place in the tournament after failing to confirm participation within the stipulated deadline. According to an ICC official…

03 Jan

KKR Releases Mustafizur Rahman Following BCCI Directive Amid India-Bangladesh Strain

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, SportsBCCI directive, IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mustafizur Rahman

Kolkata, January 3: Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been released by Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders after the Board of Control for Cricket in India directed the team to do so in view of escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh. The three-time IPL champions had secured the services of the 30-year-old left-arm pacer for ₹9.20 crore at last month’s auction, following a competitive bidding process involving Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. Rahman had entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore and was set to feature for KKR for the first time in…

03 Jan

BCCI asks KKR to drop Bangladesh player Mustafizur Rahman ahead of IPL 2026 amid rising controversy: Report

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsBCCI, Mustafizur Rahman

National Times Bureau :- According to a report by India Today, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The decision puts an end to speculation surrounding the pacer’s future with the franchise. The development was confirmed to India Today by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, who stated that the board had formally communicated its decision to the IPL franchise in view of the prevailing situation. “Considering the recent developments and sensitivities involved, the BCCI…

24 Dec

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Creates History With Explosive 190 in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsBihar cricket, fastest century, List A records, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vijay Hazare Trophy

Patna, December 24, 2025: Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a sensational display of power-hitting on Wednesday, smashing a breathtaking 190 off just 84 balls for Bihar in their Vijay Hazare Trophy Plate Group match against Arunachal Pradesh.The 14-year-old opener dominated the contest from the very start, racing to his century in only 36 deliveries. His blistering innings was studded with 15 towering sixes and 16 boundaries, leaving the opposition bowlers with no answers and turning the match into a one-sided affair on the opening day of the 50-over domestic tournament.Suryavanshi’s century is now the second-fastest by an Indian in List…

20 Dec

Shubman Gill Omitted as Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh Named in India’s T20 World Cup Squad

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIndia T20 World Cup squad, Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill omission, Suryakumar Yadav captain

Mumbai, December 20, 2025: Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh have been included in India’s 15-member squad for the Men’s T20 World Cup and the five-match T20I series against New Zealand scheduled ahead of the global tournament next year. Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed captain of the side, with Axar Patel named vice-captain. The selection has drawn attention due to the omission of Shubman Gill and wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma. Gill, who served as vice-captain during the recent T20I series against South Africa, misses out after an inconsistent year in the shortest format. He had also been ruled out of the final…

19 Dec

India Clinch T20 Series Against South Africa 3-1 With Convincing Win in Fifth Match

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIndia vs South Africa, India win series 3-1, T20 series

Ahmedabad, December 19, 2025: India sealed the five-match T20 International series against South Africa with a dominant 30-run victory in the fifth and final game, winning the contest 3-1 on Friday.Batting first, the Indian team posted a competitive total of 231 for five in their allotted 20 overs. Tilak Varma anchored the innings with a fluent 73 off 42 deliveries, while Hardik Pandya provided late momentum with a blistering 63 from just 25 balls. Sanju Samson contributed 37 runs and Abhishek Sharma added 34 as India maintained a strong scoring rate throughout the innings.Chasing a target of 232, South Africa…

17 Dec

SIT Begins Probe into Vandalism at Lionel Messi Event in Kolkata, Sixth Accused Arrested

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, SportsBidhannagar Police, Kolkata vandalism, Lionel Messi, Salt Lake Stadium, SIT Probe

Kolkata, December 17, 2025: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the West Bengal government on Wednesday launched a detailed probe into the vandalism that erupted during Argentine football icon Lionel Messi’s event at Salt Lake Stadium last week, officials said.The SIT, comprising senior IPS officers Piyush Pandey, Javed Shamim, Supratim Sarkar and Muralidhar, inspected the stadium premises before proceeding to the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate office to review preliminary findings and evidence related to the incident.Meanwhile, Bidhannagar Police arrested one more person in connection with the violence, taking the total number of arrests to six. The latest accused, Rupak Mondal,…

15 Dec

Shafali Verma Wins ICC Women’s Player of the Month After Stellar World Cup Comeback

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsICC Women’s Player of the Month, Indian women’s cricket, Shafali Verma

New Delhi, December 15, 2025: India opener Shafali Verma has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for November, a recognition that crowns her impressive comeback and match-winning performances during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, where India lifted the title on home soil.Reacting to the honour, Verma described the award as a collective achievement and credited her teammates, coaches, family and supporters for standing by her through highs and lows. She said individual recognition in a team sport holds meaning only because of the support system around a player, adding that the same spirit applies to both…

14 Dec

India Clinch Thrilling Seven-Wicket Win Over South Africa in Third T20I

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIND vs SA T20I, India vs South Africa, India win third T20I, Shivam Dube

Dharamshala, December 14, 2025: India defeated South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20 International, successfully chasing a target of 118 with three wickets down in 15.5 overs. Shivam Dube sealed the victory in dramatic fashion by hitting a four and a six off successive deliveries, though he was dismissed for 10 runs soon after finishing the match.Earlier, South Africa were bowled out for 117 after opting to bat first at the Dharamshala Stadium on Sunday evening. The visitors lost three wickets for just seven runs, putting them under early pressure. Quinton de Kock managed only one run, while…