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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20: Pitch report, Dambulla stadium key stats

Sri Lanka, boosted by home support, will aim to capitalize on Pakistan's absences and exploit any weaknesses in their lineup.

Dialog, TV Supreme partner for exclusive ICC event broadcasts in Sri Lanka

Under the agreement, Dialog Television, Sri Lanka's leading Pay-TV service, retains exclusive media rights, while TV Supreme will deliver free-to-air broadcasts, ensuring nationwide reach.

Salman Agha optimistic about Shaheen Afridi's T20 World Cup return

Afridi had injured his knee while fielding during a Big Bash League match in Australia. Afterward, he was released by his team,

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

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

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.

Kiwi cricketers enjoy golf day out in Mumbai ahead of India ODI series

New Zealand will kick-start their Indian tour with the first ODI against the men in blue in Vadodara on Sunday, January 11

No update yet: Bangladesh board on ICC's response on team's visit to India

BCB chief Aminul Islam conveyed that the board's stance on not travelling to India for the T20 World Cup came after internal discussions among directors

Shreyas Iyer back in action with fifty vs Himachal in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Iyer, with his half-century, has taken one step closer towards his international return, with the ODI series against New Zealand later this month

AUS vs ENG 5th Ashes Day 3: Head and Smith power hosts to 134-run lead

Travis Head (163) struck 24 boundaries and one six in his 166-ball innings to provide Australia with a perfect platform to secure a mammoth first-innings lead in Sydney

Indian pacer Shami receives SIR notice amid electoral roll check in WB

Shami, who originally comes from Amroha in Uttar Pradesh, came to West Bengal in 2005 to boost his cricketing career and has been a permanent resident since 2008

IPL unlikely to see any major impact due to Bangladesh broadcast ban

Experts say there will be no revenue loss due to the ban, and it will not have any impact on the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) revenue from the IPL

Shreyas Iyer replaces Shardul Thakur as Mumbai skipper for rest of VHT 2025

Shardul Thakur, who captained Mumbai through the initial phase of the tournament, has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury

IPL 2026: Will Rajasthan Royals shift home base from Jaipur to Pune?

The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has stated that the Rajasthan Royals franchise provided no prior notice before reportedly commissioning a third-party assessment of the Sawai Mansingh Stadium

T20 World Cup 2026 revised schedule likely to test ICC logistics

If Bangladesh's games are moved out of India, Eden Gardens could still be required to host other fixtures at short notice; that would mean reshuffling teams, match timings and operational staff

Lanning's calmness sets her apart as a leader: UP Warriorz coach Nayar

Lanning's leadership legacy is coated in silverware. She has steered Australia to one ODI World Cup crown and four T20 World Cup titles. She also led Delhi Capitals to three straight WPL finals

Bangladesh bans IPL 2026 broadcast until further notice post Mustafizur row

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was released by KKR last Saturday, as per a directive given by the BCCI

Head's fifty puts AUS in command after Day 2 in Sydney despite Root's ton

Australia finish with 166 for 2 at stumps on Day 2, still trailing by 218 runs in the first innings

India U19 vs South Africa U19 live streaming: Where to watch 2nd Youth ODI?

The Willowmoore Park surface in Benoni offers a balanced track, with batters getting the advantage early in the match, but momentum shifting to bowlers as the game progresses

Pat Cummins to miss T20 WC 2026? Here's what Australian coach said

Cummins has been managing a lumbar stress reaction that first surfaced during Australia's tour of the West Indies in July