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Sri Lanka Cricket has officially named a 17-member ODI squad for the upcoming three-match home series against England, starting 22 January 2026 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo. The selectors have shown clear faith in continuity, retaining the core of the squad from the previous ODI assignment, while also welcoming back an experienced all-rounder. Middle-order batter Charith Asalanka will continue to lead the side in the 50-over format. The biggest positive for Sri Lanka is the return of Dhananjaya de Silva, who adds experience, balance, and leadership depth as the team builds toward the ICC ODI World…

The latest ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings have brought a major change at the top. New Zealand star Daryl Mitchell has climbed to World No.1, pushing Virat Kohli down to second place after a match-winning ODI series against India. Mitchell rise comes on the back of an exceptional performance in the three-match ODI series in India, where he scored 352 runs, including back-to-back centuries in the 2nd and 3rd ODIs, and finished as Player of the Series. His ICC rating has jumped to a career-best 845 points, giving him a clear lead at the top. This is the second time…

The 1st T20I of the India vs New Zealand series 2026 will see India taking on New Zealand in Nagpur.The match will be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday evening. This series comes just after India’s disappointing ODI series loss and is extremely important with the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 approaching. Both teams will look to settle their best combinations early. IND vs NZ Match Details Match InfoDetailsTournamentIndia vs New Zealand T20I Series 2026MatchIndia vs New Zealand – 1st T20IDateWednesday, 21 January 2026Time7:00 PM ISTVenueVidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur Match Preview India (IND) India are coming…

European cricket has taken a major step forward with the official announcement of the first three franchises of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The six-team competition, backed by Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association, will stage its inaugural season in late August 2026, with matches spread across Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands. The league aims to establish a strong professional T20 structure in Europe and attract global audiences, especially from cricket-loving markets like India. The project has high-profile backing, including Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who is part of the league’s ownership group First Three ETPL…

The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur has hosted several memorable T20 International matches over the years. While it is not a high-scoring ground like some modern venues, it has produced dramatic games, surprise results, and standout individual performances. With India set to play more T20Is here in the future, the stadium’s numbers offer important insights. Below is a complete, updated look at India’s T20I records at Nagpur, including team results, batting and bowling records, highest individual scores, and India vs New Zealand head-to-head history at this venue. India T20I Record at VCA Stadium, Nagpur ParameterRecordCityNagpurCountryIndiaFirst T20I9 December 2009Last T20I23…

The Knockout match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 will feature Hobart Hurricanes taking on Melbourne Stars.The match will be played at Bellerive Oval, Hobart on Wednesday afternoon. This is a do-or-die game. The winner moves on to the Challenger, while the losing team will be knocked out of the tournament. HUR vs STA Match Details Match InfoDetailsTournamentBig Bash League 2025-26MatchHobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars – KnockoutDateWednesday, 21 January 2026Time2:00 PM ISTVenueBellerive Oval, Hobart Match Preview Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) Hobart Hurricanes are the defending champions, but they slipped into the Knockout after a few poor results late in the league…

The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium (VCA Stadium), Nagpur is one of India’s important international cricket venues. Located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, this stadium was opened in 2008 and is the home ground of the Vidarbha cricket team. Over the years, it has hosted Test matches, ODIs, T20Is, and Ranji Trophy games. In 2026, the stadium again came into focus as India hosted New Zealand here, including the 1st T20I on 21 January 2026. Let’s take a complete look at the pitch report, stadium details, boundary size, and full stats & records in an easy and clear way. Nagpur Stadium Overview ParameterDetailsFull…

The five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand gets underway today with the 1st T20I at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, both teams see this series as a key testing ground for combinations, form, and match temperament. The match will start at 7:00 PM IST, while the toss is scheduled for 6:30 PM IST. Fans can watch the game live on Star Sports Network, with streaming available on JioHotstar. IND vs NZ 1st T20i Match Details MatchIND vs NZ, 1st T20IDate21 January 2026 (Wednesday)VenueVidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, NagpurToss Time6:30 PM…

The standoff between the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the International Cricket Council has intensified after Bangladesh officially reiterated that it will not play its matches in India during the T20 World Cup 2026. The Bangladesh government has made it clear that there will be no change in stance, even as the tournament draws closer. Speaking at a press conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul stated that Bangladesh wants to participate in the World Cup, but only if all its matches are shifted to Sri Lanka, the tournament’s co-host. Bangladesh’s Clear Stand: “No Matches in India” Asif…

Artificial Intelligence is set to play a major role in Indian cricket after Google’s AI platform Gemini signed a high-value sponsorship deal with the Indian Premier League. The partnership is reportedly worth ₹270 crore and will run for three seasons (2026–2028), marking one of the biggest tech-driven sponsorships in IPL history. This deal confirms the growing interest of AI companies in Indian sports, especially cricket, which offers massive digital reach and fan engagement. What the Google Gemini–IPL Deal Means Under the agreement, Gemini will be an official sponsor across IPL 2026, IPL 2027 and IPL 2028, investing around ₹90 crore…