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Tristan Stubbs batting for Sunrisers Eastern Cape as former South African great JP Duminy predicts the 25-year-old will do amazing things in SA20 after his shocking omission from South Africa's T20 World Cup 2026 squad with Jason Smith preferred
World Cup

JP Duminy predicts Tristan Stubbs will impress in SA20 after World Cup snub

Former South African great JP Duminy backed Tristan Stubbs to do amazing things in the ongoing SA20 after the 25-year-old's shocking omission from South Africa's T20 World Cup 2026 squad.

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Mustafizur Rahman during an India vs Bangladesh match as Bangladesh Cricket Board refuses to travel to India for T20 World Cup over security concerns following his IPL release by KKR
World Cup

Bangladesh refuse India travel for T20 World Cup, demand Sri Lanka shift

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided against travelling to India for the T20 World Cup, seeking to shift matches to Sri Lanka over security concerns following Mustafizur Rahman's IPL release by KKR.

The Cricket Standard Desk6d ago3 min
Mustafizur Rahman during IPL action as BCCI confirms no government objection to Bangladesh players' participation in IPL 2026 despite controversy
World Cup

BCCI clarifies Mustafizur release limited to IPL; T20 World Cup decision pending

BCCI chief Mithun Manhas clarified that the decision to release Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026 is limited to the tournament, with no decision yet on Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches in India.

The Cricket Standard Desk6d ago2 min
Tim David leaving the field after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain during a Big Bash League match, ruled out of the tournament but targeting a comeback for the T20 World Cup 2026
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Tim David ruled out of BBL with hamstring strain, targeting T20 World Cup comeback

Tim David has been ruled out of the Big Bash League after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain but is targeting a return for the T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on February 7 in India.

The Cricket Standard Desk02 Jan 20263 min
Virat Kohli celebrating his 131 for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy as childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma declares him ready for 2027 ODI World Cup
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Virat Kohli completely ready for 2027 World Cup says childhood coach after Vijay Hazare ton

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma says he is "completely ready" for 2027 ODI World Cup after scoring 131 for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Dec 20253 min
Shubman Gill training hard at PCA Stadium Mohali after being dropped from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad due to poor form in T20 internationals
World Cup

Shubman Gill hits the nets hard in Mohali after T20 World Cup snub

Shubman Gill has returned to intense training at the PCA Stadium in Mohali after being dropped from India's T20 World Cup squad due to poor form.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Dec 20253 min
Amit Mishra backing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2027 World Cup squad saying no one handles pressure better and can guide youngsters
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Amit Mishra backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2027 World Cup spot

Amit Mishra says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should be in India's 2027 World Cup squad because no one handles pressure better and they can guide youngsters.

The Cricket Standard Desk27 Dec 20254 min
Ishan Kishan celebrating a fifty for Jharkhand in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as Ravichandran Ashwin praises his hard work and explains his T20 World Cup recall with strong quotes
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Ravichandran Ashwin explains why Ishan Kishan truly earned his T20 World Cup comeback

Ravichandran Ashwin says Ishan Kishan’s T20 World Cup recall is a “gift” from cricket, praising his SMAT form, Buchi Babu grind and respect for the game.

The Cricket Standard Desk24 Dec 20252 min
Axar Patel in India T20I colours celebrating a wicket, after being named vice-captain for the T20 World Cup 2026 following Shubman Gill’s omission from the squad.
World Cup

BCCI reveals why Axar Patel replaced Shubman Gill as India’s T20 World Cup 2026 vice-captain

After Shubman Gill was dropped from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained why Axar Patel was chosen as vice-captain.

The Cricket Standard Desk21 Dec 20252 min
Ishan Kishan celebrating after being named in India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad following his record-breaking 517-run campaign in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025/26
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Ishan Kishan reacts to India comeback for T20 World Cup 2026 after SMAT heroics

Ishan Kishan expressed delight after being named in India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad, crediting his Jharkhand teammates for their SMAT triumph.

The Cricket Standard Desk21 Dec 20253 min
Shubman Gill looking dejected after being excluded from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad as BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar cites form and combination reasons
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BCCI explains why Shubman Gill was excluded from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad

Ajit Agarkar revealed the reasons behind Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup 2026 exclusion, citing poor form and team combination as India opted for two wicketkeeper-openers.

The Cricket Standard Desk21 Dec 20253 min
Several Players including Hardik Pandya,Abhishek Sharma during a T20I for India, as Axar is named vice‑captain and Shubman Gill is left out of the T20 World Cup 2026 squad.
World Cup

India T20 World Cup 2026 squad: Shubman Gill dropped as Axar Patel named vice‑captain

India have dropped Shubman Gill and named Axar Patel vice‑captain in a bold 15‑member squad for the home T20 World Cup 2026, with Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh recalled.

The Cricket Standard Desk21 Dec 20252 min