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I S Bindra, ex-BCCI chief who shaped Punjab cricket, dies at 84 in Delhi

Former BCCI president Inderjit Singh Bindra, who passed away in the national capital on Sunday, is credited with laying the foundation for modern cricket infrastructure in Punjab. The former IAS officer-turned-cricket administrator had a long tenure as the president of the Punjab Cricket Association. Bindra, who played a major role in ushering in a new era of cricket marketing, passed away at his residence in Delhi at the age of 84. He is survived by a son and a daughter. "He felt uneasy, and his condition deteriorated, and he passed away Sunday evening," one of Bindra's former aides said. His cremation will be held in the national capital on Monday afternoon. Bindra served as the board president from 1993 to 1996, and was also the president of the Punjab Cricket Association from 1978 to 2014. In 2015, the PCA stadium in Punjab's Mohali was renamed the I S Bindra Stadium as a tribute to his inspiring work as an administrator. As BCCI president and later as the principal advisor

BCB rules out legal challenge after ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland

Bangladesh Cricket Board says it will not challenge the ICC's decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup, citing government concerns.

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I highlights: India demolish Kiwis by 8 wickets

Chasing a modest target of 154, India made a mockery of the contest, racing to 155 for two in just 10 overs. Abhishek remained unbeaten on 68 off just 20 balls and Surya at 57 runs

Abhishek Sharma closes in on Yuvraj Singh with second-fastest T20I fifty

Abhishek Sharma smashed the second-fastest T20I fifty for India, reaching the milestone in 14 balls against New Zealand in Guwahati, also powering India's second-highest powerplay score.

India vs New Zealand live streaming: Where to watch 3rd T20I match today?

India need 154 runs to win the third T20 International and take 3-0 unassailable lead in five-match series

India vs New Zealand 3rd T20: Guwahati pitch report, key stadium stats

India so far have played four T20I matches at this venue. They have won one, lost two, and one ended in no contest. Both the losses for India came against Australia

India vs New Zealand 3rd T20: Match preview, toss timings, live streaming

India will aim for another T20I series win under skipper Suryakumar when they take the field for the third T20I match in Guwahati today

T20 World Cup 2026 revised schedule, venues, IND vs PAK match date

As per the revised schedule, the ICC has confirmed that all venues announced earlier will host matches as originally planned

No credible threat at any venue: ICC's reason behind Bangladesh's omission

The decision was taken during an ICC Board meeting held via video conference, convened specifically to address the uncertainty surrounding Bangladesh's participation

WPL 2026 live streaming: Where to watch RCB vs DC T20 match live today?

DC will aim to level their head-to-head record with RCB in WPL 2026 when the two teams clash today in Vadodara

Bangladesh omitted from T20 World Cup 2026: What next for BCB

The BCB's chances of successfully challenging the ICC's decision under the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) are very low due to a clear limitation set out in the committee's mandate

T20 World Cup 2026: Why Scotland replaced Bangladesh; rules explained

Scotland will take Bangladesh's spot in Group C for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Scotland replaces Bangladesh in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, confirms ICC

The decision was reportedly taken by the International Cricket Council after Bangladesh failed to comply with key board directives within a stipulated deadline

PCB hints at boycotting ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh ouster

Speaking after Bangladesh's exclusion from the T20 World Cup, Mohsin Naqvi said the Pakistan Cricket Board would follow whatever instructions it gets from its government

WPL 2026: Bengaluru vs Delhi preview, toss timings, live streaming

RCB will look to continue their winning streak in WPL 2026 against DC and aim to confirm their place in the final with a win

WPL 2026: RCB vs DC - Vadodara pitch report and Kotambi Stadium key stats

DC and RCB have played just one match against each other at Kotambi Stadium, with RCB securing the win in that match back in 2025

Kishan on being dropped: I asked myself one question, can I do it or not

During his two years of international wilderness, Ishan Kishan did some necessary soul-searching and asked himself one question: "Can I again wear that India jersey and perform?" The answer was an emphatic yes and the result was a destructive 76 off 32 balls in his second international game since comeback, making a target of 209 set by New Zealand in the second T20I seem like a walk in the park. After deservingly getting the player of the match award, Kishan was asked what did he tell himself when he was dropped from the Indian team, and he said: "I asked myself one question (his comeback) - can I do it again or not? And I had a very clear answer." Kishan was a perfect example of going back to the domestic grind and starting with a bottom-up approach by playing tournaments like Buchi Babu Trophy and DY Patil before leading Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali National T20 title with a 500-plus run season. "I was just looking to score runs (in domestic cricket). Sometimes it's

Surya showed why he is rated the world's best T20 batter, says Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube had the best seat in the house as he enjoyed his Mumbai mate Suryakumar Yadav finally display the wide range of shots he is known for. It was Suryakumar's first fifty plus score after 23 innings, silencing his doubters ahead of the T20 World Cup at home next month. The Indian captain shared an unbeaten 81-run stand with Dube as India made short work of the 209-run target set by New Zealand. Batting ahead of Hardik Pandya considering the left-right combination, Dube made an 18-ball 36. "I was asked about Surya's form in a press conference not so long ago. That's when I said that he is the type of player, when he will show his form, the world will know what type of player he is. So, today he showed Suryakumar Yadav, why he is the number one T20 batter. "So, I enjoyed a lot. And it felt really good to see him," said Dube. Before Suryumar-Dube stand, Kishan took the game away from the opposition with a 32-ball 76 in his comeback series.. "Ishaan is one of the best left ha

India name Pratika Rawal, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud for Australia Tests

India's World Cup winning star Pratika Rawal along with left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma and seamer Kranti Gaud received their maiden long-format call-ups for the one-off Test against Australia to be held at Perth from March 6 to 9. The 15-member squad will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, and the Test will follow the white ball format matches (3 T20Is, 3 ODIs), beginning from February 15. Pratika's inclusion was a formality after her stirring efforts in the ODIs, 1110 runs from 24 matches at an average of 50.45 with two hundreds and seven fifties. It also meant that the opening batter had sufficiently recovered from her ankle injury that forced her to sit out of last year's women's ODI World Cup semifinal and final. However, the 25-year-old is not a part of India's white ball trip to Australia. Vaishnavi, who made an impression during India's U19 World Cup triumph in early 2025, made her senior team debut in December during the home T20I series against Sri Lanka. The 20-year-old .

Sri Lanka vs England 2nd ODI: Match preview, toss timings, streaming

Sri Lanka will look to seal the series with a win in the second ODI after winning the first ODI by 19 runs