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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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IND vs PAK: Pakistan ends boycott threat, India match on Feb 15 to go ahead

In a post on social media, the Pakistan government said it had allowed the team to take the field "in view of the outcomes achieved, as well as the request of friendly countries".

IND vs PAK: Pakistan ends boycott threat, India match on Feb 15 to go ahead
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 12:21 AM IST

T20 WC: Bangladesh asks Pakistan to end boycott, play India on February 15

BCB president Aminul Islam said he urged PCB chief Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Lahore to end the boycott, as efforts intensified to resolve the standoff over the February 15 match.

T20 WC: Bangladesh asks Pakistan to end boycott, play India on February 15
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

IPL: Global investors line up billion-dollar bids for RCB, Rajasthan Royals

The final bids for RR are scheduled for the first week of March. While no specific date has been fixed for RCB, bidders have been told the process will conclude in February

IPL: Global investors line up billion-dollar bids for RCB, Rajasthan Royals
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

BCCI annual contracts: Kohli, Rohit demoted to Grade B; A+ category removed

Former India skippers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma downgraded to Grade B in BCCI Annual Central contracts

BCCI annual contracts: Kohli, Rohit demoted to Grade B; A+ category removed
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 9:07 PM IST

T20 WC 2026: Netherlands vs Namibia preview, live toss time, streaming

Netherlands vs Namibia live match will begin at 11 AM IST. NED vs NAM live streaming will be available on JioHotstar in India

T20 WC 2026: Netherlands vs Namibia preview, live toss time, streaming
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 4:56 PM IST

Namibia captain credits World Cup exposure for associate teams' growth

Erasmus believes Namibia's repeated presence at ICC events has helped cricket grow rapidly in the country, even overtaking rugby in popularity.

Namibia captain credits World Cup exposure for associate teams' growth
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

T20 WC 2026: India vs USA playing 11, preview, toss time, live streaming

India will begin their title T20 World Cup defence on Saturday when Suryakumar Yadav's men take on USA. The match will start at 7 pm IST, with the toss expected around 6.30 pm IST.

T20 WC 2026: India vs USA playing 11, preview, toss time, live streaming
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

Blow to India World Cup plans: Harshit Rana ruled out due to knee injury

According to multiple media reports, Harshit Rana suffered knee injury thus ruled out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on the eve of India vs USA match in Mumbai

Blow to India World Cup plans: Harshit Rana ruled out due to knee injury
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 6:02 PM IST

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A full schedule, team analysis, live streaming

Defending champions India headline the group A alongside Pakistan, while the USA and Namibia add depth and unpredictability

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A full schedule, team analysis, live streaming
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Australia enter T20 World Cup 2026 without Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood

Australia will enter the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 without Josh Hazlewood, marking the first World Cup since 2011 without the country's Big Three fast bowlers

Australia enter T20 World Cup 2026 without Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 10:27 AM IST

Big Tech enters cricket ecosystem as ICC partners Google ahead of T20 WC

The partnership has been launched with an interactive campaign titled Craziest Fan Kaun, which allows users to create personalised avatars using Gemini's image-generation capabilities

Big Tech enters cricket ecosystem as ICC partners Google ahead of T20 WC
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Pak PM reveals why Pakistan won't take field against India in T20 WC 2026

According to Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif, Pakistan's move was not impulsive but the result of careful deliberation at the highest levels of government.

Pak PM reveals why Pakistan won't take field against India in T20 WC 2026
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

No IND vs PAK clash in T20 World Cup 2026: How PCB can avoid ICC sanctions?

There is a clause in the ICC's participation agreement that could help Pakistan avoid sanctions while maintaining its stand of not playing India in the league stage

No IND vs PAK clash in T20 World Cup 2026: How PCB can avoid ICC sanctions?
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 1:16 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC warns PCB over boycott call on IND vs PAK game

ICC warns Pakistan Cricket Board that selective participation in the Men's T20 World Cup could undermine sporting integrity and have long-term consequences.

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC warns PCB over boycott call on IND vs PAK game
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 12:12 AM IST

Djokovic vs Alcaraz final highlights, Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz beats Novak in 4-set thriller

Australian Open 2026 grand final: Alcaraz becomes the youngest player to win the career slam as he lifted his 7th major title on the night.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz final highlights, Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz beats Novak in 4-set thriller
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 5:39 PM IST

Djokovic vs Alcaraz final prediction: Nadal picks Australian Open winner

Who will win 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne today? Check out 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal's verdict on the winner between Djokovic and Alcaraz

Djokovic vs Alcaraz final prediction: Nadal picks Australian Open winner
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:20 PM IST

Australian Open: Djokovic vs Alcaraz final preview, live time, streaming

The grand finale of men's singles between Djokovic and Alcaraz at the Australian Open 2026 will begin at 2 PM IST on Feb 1. Djokovic vs Alcaraz's match live streaming will be available on Sony LIV app

Australian Open: Djokovic vs Alcaraz final preview, live time, streaming
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 5:24 PM IST

Australian Open 2026 live streaming: Sabalenka vs Rybakina women's final

Sabalenka leads the head-to-head 8-6, including a tight three-set win in the 2023 Australian Open final. However, Rybakina emerged victorious vs Sabalenka in 2025 WTA final

Australian Open 2026 live streaming: Sabalenka vs Rybakina women's final
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 4:34 PM IST

Australia squad for T20 WC 2026: Cummins ruled out, Renshaw surprise pick

Cummins had been included in Australia's provisional squad despite not playing competitive cricket since the Adelaide Ashes Test in mid-December.

Australia squad for T20 WC 2026: Cummins ruled out, Renshaw surprise pick
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

I want 10% from tonight's tickets sold: Djokovic after epic semifinal clash

Djokovic joked that the crowd had certainly received full value for money and quipped that he would like 10 per cent of the tickets sold for the evening

I want 10% from tonight's tickets sold: Djokovic after epic semifinal clash
Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 9:11 PM IST