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Virat Kohli’s Instagram Profile Vanishes Overnight Triggering Panic Among Fans

This report focuses on the sudden disappearance of Indian cricket star Virat Kohli’s Instagram profile, which has left millions of followers concerned. The news presenter notes that a visit to his page currently displays a ‘profile isn’t available’ message, suggesting the link may be broken or the account removed. The speaker highlights the impact of […]

Atul Vasan Slams Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup Boycott: ‘They Didn’t See Through The Endgame’

On this India Today special report, former Indian cricketer Atul Vasan reacts to the Bangladesh government’s decision to boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. Vasan criticises the move as a ‘rash decision’, stating, ‘I think it’s quite funny because they actually didn’t see through the endgame’. He argues that Bangladesh has ‘cut their […]

BBL 2025-26: Drop Babar Azam if you want to win BBL, says Mark Waugh to Sydney Sixers

Former Australian all-rounder Mark Waugh has urged the Sydney Sixers to show tough love in the BBL 202526, suggesting they consider dropping Babar Azam to improve their chances of winning. Babar has struggled this season, scoring only 202 runs from 11 innings at an average of 22.44 with a strike rate of 103.06 and a […]

IND vs NZ: Not Shreyas Iyer! India captain Suryakumar Yadav reveals Tilak Varma’s replacement in playing XI | Cricket News

India captain Suryakumar Yadav with coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav has explained why Ishan Kishan will play ahead of Shreyas Iyer in the T20 series against New Zealand. He said the decision is mainly because Ishan is part of India’s T20 World Cup squad and is a like-for-like […]

IND vs NZ: Ayush Badoni earns maiden ODI call-up as Washington Sundar ruled out of series | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for the remainder of the ODI series against New Zealand have been disrupted by another injury setback, with Washington Sundar ruled out and young batter Ayush Badoni earning his maiden call-up to the national side.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The Board of Control for Cricket in India […]

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning named UP Warriorz captain | Cricket News

Meg Lanning (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) MUMBAI: Former Australian skipper Meg Lanning was on Sunday named the captain of UP Warriorz ahead of the Women’s Premier League beginning January 9.The legendary Australian was the captain of Delhi Capitals for the first three editions of the competition, having led them to each of the summit […]

Bangladesh Asks ICC to Move T20 World Cup Matches From India Citing Security Threats

A major controversy is brewing in the world of cricket, as reported by India Today. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move all of its T20 World Cup matches out of India, citing ‘security threats to some of their players’. This development follows the recent controversy where […]

BCCI Drops Mustafizur Rahman from KKR Squad Amid Anti-Hindu Violence in Bangladesh

In a major development ahead of IPL 2026, the BCCI has instructed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the directive, citing ‘recent developments’ and the ongoing anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh. The decision follows a political storm where BJP leader Sangeet Som called […]

Sports news today live: Steve Smith returns to lead Australia, Ravi Shastri eyed for England job

Good morning and a very Merry Christmas to the sports world! And don’t worry, we at India Today aren’t taking a festive break just yet. From Steve Smith stepping in to lead Australia in the Boxing Day Ashes Test with Pat Cummins sidelined, to Ravi Shastri emerging as a surprise contender for England’s next coaching […]

History! Swastik Samal equals Sanju Samson’s Vijay Hazare Trophy record with double ton | Cricket News

Swastik Samal in Ranji Trophy and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Swastik Samal on Wednesday produced an awe-inspiring innings to headline Odisha’s Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 opener. Stamping his authority with a stunning double century for Odisha against Saurashtra, the 25-year-old opener smashed 212 runs. Playing at the KSCA Cricket Ground, the batter came up with […]