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Anish Kumar

Anish Kumar

Anish Kumar

Anish Kumar is a News Editor at Business Standard with nearly a decade of sports journalism experience. From Cricket World Cups and India’s bilateral Test series to the Ranji Trophy and Pro Kabaddi League, he has covered it all. With deep digital and multimedia experience across top newsrooms, Anish knows how to craft content — from sharp headlines to dynamic videos — that clicks with today’s audiences. Off the field, he’s either trekking up a mountain or tracking the latest political developments.

Anish Kumar is a News Editor at Business Standard with nearly a decade of sports journalism experience. From Cricket World Cups and India’s bilateral Test series to the Ranji Trophy and Pro Kabaddi League, he has covered it all. With deep digital and multimedia experience across top newsrooms, Anish knows how to craft content — from sharp headlines to dynamic videos — that clicks with today’s audiences. Off the field, he’s either trekking up a mountain or tracking the latest political developments.

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Afghanistan vs West Indies 2nd T20I highlights: Mujeeb takes hattrick; Afghans win by 39 runs

Mujeeb becomes the third Afghanistan player to take a T20I hat-trick after Rashid Khan and Karim Janat

Afghanistan vs West Indies 2nd T20I highlights: Mujeeb takes hattrick; Afghans win by 39 runs
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I highlights: Surya's men thrash Kiwis by 48 runs in Nagpur

Put in to bat on a true surface, India rode on Abhishek's breathtaking 84 off just 35 balls to post a daunting 238 for seven.

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I highlights: Surya's men thrash Kiwis by 48 runs in Nagpur
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

T20 WC: ICC backs replacement plan if Bangladesh refuse to play in India

If Bangladesh does not relent, Scotland has emerged as the most likely replacement in Group C of the T20 World Cup

T20 WC: ICC backs replacement plan if Bangladesh refuse to play in India
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 5:56 PM IST

PCB backs BCB as ICC set to decide Bangladesh T20 World Cup schedule today

ICC has convened a Board meeting on Wednesday to address the BCB's request to have Bangladesh's matches shifted out of India and played in Sri Lanka

PCB backs BCB as ICC set to decide Bangladesh T20 World Cup schedule today
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 10:01 AM IST

India vs New Zealand T20Is full schedule, squads, timings, live streaming

India vs New Zealand T20 series will begin on January 21 (Wednesday). The live toss during five-match series between India and New Zealand will take place at 6:30 PM IST.

India vs New Zealand T20Is full schedule, squads, timings, live streaming
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 6:59 PM IST

Bangladesh cricket crisis: BCB removes Nazmul as head of financial commitee

Despite Nazmul's removal by the BCB, both BPL matches slated for Thursday have been delayed

Bangladesh cricket crisis: BCB removes Nazmul as head of financial commitee
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

T20 WC 2026 visa controversy: Why Pakistani-origin cricketers face delays?

Visa issues for US cricketers of Pakistani origin add fresh uncertainty to the T20 World Cup 2026 build-up, after administrative friction over Bangladesh travel and hosting plans.

T20 WC 2026 visa controversy: Why Pakistani-origin cricketers face delays?
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh games may be shifted to Chennai, Trivandrum

With weeks to go for the T20 World Cup, the ICC is exploring alternative Indian venues for Bangladesh's matches amid security concerns and the BCB's request to move games to Sri Lanka.

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh games may be shifted to Chennai, Trivandrum
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Injured Rishabh Pant ruled out of three-match series

Pant picked up the injury on Saturday afternoon at the BCA Stadium, where the Indian team was holding an optional net session ahead of the first ODI on Sunday, January 11

IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Injured Rishabh Pant ruled out of three-match series
Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 1:16 PM IST

U19 World Cup 2026 warm-ups: Sooryavanshi shines as rain disrupts build-up

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his remarkable run of form, narrowly missing out on a century as India thrashed Scotland by 121 runs via the DLS method in Bulawayo.

U19 World Cup 2026 warm-ups: Sooryavanshi shines as rain disrupts build-up
Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 11:24 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh board official calls Tamim 'an Indian agent'

Tamim Iqbal, one of Bangladesh's most accomplished batters, had urged the BCB to avoid making emotionally driven decisions while considering the national team's participation in the global tournament

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh board official calls Tamim 'an Indian agent'
Updated On : 10 Jan 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

Are we ready to host 2036 Olympics? Sports secretary cracks whip on NSFs

Cracking the whip on federations, he cautioned officials against treating international competitions as family outings and stressed that administrators must be available for athletes at all times.

Are we ready to host 2036 Olympics? Sports secretary cracks whip on NSFs
Updated On : 10 Jan 2026 | 10:09 AM IST

IND vs NZ ODIs: Iyer declared match fit, set to be part of India playing 11

Shreyas Iyer sealed his return by turning out for Mumbai in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he registered scores of 82 and 45

IND vs NZ ODIs: Iyer declared match fit, set to be part of India playing 11
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 9:25 AM IST

PSL 2026: OZ Developers, US-based FKS win new teams for $12.75 million

FKS Group, from the United States, chose the name Hyderabad after winning the bid for 1.75 billion Pakistani rupees ($6.2 million).

PSL 2026: OZ Developers, US-based FKS win new teams for $12.75 million
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 10:23 PM IST

IND vs NZ: Tilak Varma ruled out of first three T20Is, no replacement named

Tilak Varma will miss the matches scheduled for January 21, 23 and 25 after undergoing surgery for testicular torsion in Rajkot on Wednesday, confirms BCCI

IND vs NZ: Tilak Varma ruled out of first three T20Is, no replacement named
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

IND vs NZ T20s: Tilak's injury clouds India's plans ahead of T20 World Cup

India batter Tilak Varma has undergone surgery for testicular torsion and will miss the New Zealand T20 International series, with his availability for the early matches of the T20 World Cup in doubt.

IND vs NZ T20s: Tilak's injury clouds India's plans ahead of T20 World Cup
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

BCB denies reports of ICC ultimatum amid T20 World Cup venue uncertainty

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said it has not been issued any warning by the ICC to accept the India schedule or forfeit matches, even as diplomatic tensions complicate preparations for the T20 WC 2026

BCB denies reports of ICC ultimatum amid T20 World Cup venue uncertainty
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Japan to USA: Young guns from Associate nations at ICC U19 World Cup 2026

Four Associate Member nations will feature at the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026, and a new crop of young players will be keen to use the global stage as a launchpad for their international care

Japan to USA: Young guns from Associate nations at ICC U19 World Cup 2026
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 12:59 PM IST

Geopolitics in cricket: When top teams forfeit World Cup matches in past

Business Standard takes a look at three notable occasions when geopolitical realities shaped World Cup outcomes, with teams forfeiting matches and points.

Geopolitics in cricket: When top teams forfeit World Cup matches in past
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

Mustafizur never condoned hate speech; BCCI decision 'appalling': Tharoor

Mustafizur Rahman has never condoned hate speech and has never said anything against India or the Hindu minority in Bangladesh, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, describing him as "just a sportsman".

Mustafizur never condoned hate speech; BCCI decision 'appalling': Tharoor
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 10:16 AM IST