Daryl Mitchell dethrones Virat Kohli to claim No.1 ODI ranking as Rohit Sharma slips to fourth | Cricket News

Daryl Mitchell and Virat Kohli (ANI) Daryl Mitchell has climbed to the summit of the men’s ODI batting rankings, overtaking Virat Kohli after a sensational series against India that powered New Zealand to a 2–1 victory. ICC men’s ODI batting rankings Mitchell’s back-to-back centuries in the series proved decisive, earning him 845 rating points and…

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Bangladesh face T20 World Cup exit: ICC rejects venue shift request; moves towards replacement | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: In a decision that could have long-term consequences for cricket in Asia and beyond, the ICC on Wednesday voted to reject the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to shift their T20 World Cup matches from India.“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will proceed as scheduled, with Bangladesh’s matches to be played in India,”…

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19 innings, 218 runs, no fifty: Is the ‘lap shot’ behind Suryakumar Yadav’s lean patch? Former cricketer decodes | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav. (Photo/Agencies) Former India pacer Varun Aaron has shared his views on Indian men’s T20 team captain Suryakumar Yadav’s recent run of low scores in T20 internationals, linking it to shot selection and difficulties against slower deliveries, while also suggesting a change in batting position with the T20 World Cup in mind.Suryakumar, India’s T20I…

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‘We want to play’: Star Bangladesh batter voices players’ plea as T20 World Cup standoff deepens | Cricket News

Najmul Hossain Shanto (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Amid growing uncertainty over Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup, star batter Najmul Hossain Shanto has made it clear that the players want to feature in the ICC showpiece, even as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remains firm on its refusal to play matches in India….

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan Cricket Board backs Bangladesh in venue standoff, writes to ICC ahead of crucial meet | Cricket News

Bangladesh are scheduled to play three matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai. NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Tuesday, has formally written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) expressing its support for Bangladesh’s refusal to play matches in India at the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. The development comes a day before…

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‘Makes no sense’: Former cricketer questions reports of Pakistan halting T20 World Cup prep in support of Bangladesh | Cricket News

Teams of Bangladesh and Pakistan (AP Photos) NEW DELHI: Speculation around the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has increased after reports claimed the Pakistan Cricket Board had stopped its preparations in support of Bangladesh. However, former Pakistan cricketers have dismissed these reports, calling them unrealistic and premature.Former wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal questioned the logic behind…

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