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ICC dismisses Bangladesh’s security concerns in India for T20 World Cup amid Mustafizur Rahman’s exit from IPL: Report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) reportedly dismissed as false the claim by Bangladesh sports advisor Asif Nazrul that it recognised Dhaka’s security concerns about travelling to India for the T20 World Cup. Bangladesh has been hesitant to tour India for the tournament starting on February 7 and has requested that its matches be shifted to […]

Bangladesh fans claim Kolkata Knight Riders have lost followers after Mustafizur Rahman IPL snub

Bangladesh fans have claimed that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lost followers from the country on their social media platforms after releasing Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Several Bangladeshi media outlets, including BDcrictime and Desh Rupantor, reported that fans in the country have boycotted the franchise. As of now, […]

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 […]

Shiv Sena (UBT) warns Shah Rukh Khan over signing a Bangladeshi cricketer in his IPL team KKR : Bollywood News

A political storm is brewing around Shah Rukh Khan’s IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after the franchise signed Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The controversial decision has drawn sharp criticism not only from political leaders but also from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) […]

Sarfaraz Khan can play all 3 formats, a shame that he’s being ignored: Former captain Dilip Vengsarkar

Former India batter Dilip Vengsarkar feels Sarfaraz Khan can play all three formats for India and that it is a shame he’s not being picked in the team. Sarfaraz has been in rich form in the ongoing domestic season, having plundered runs in both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He […]

Sanjiv Goenka to send LSG’s domestic Indian stars to South Africa for special training ahead of IPL 2026: Report

The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is three months away but Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have started their preparations as the franchise are planning to send few of their Indian domestic bowlers to South Africa for a special training. Having made their IPL debut in 2022, LSG are yet to lift the […]

From borrowed money for trials to IPL pick: Gorakhpur leg-spinner Vishal Nishad’s remarkable rise | Cricket News

LUCKNOW: When the IPL-2026 miniauction was on in Abu Dhabi, rightarm legbreak bowler Vishal Nishad was watching at Kanpur’s Kamla Club, at the Uttar Pradesh team’s camp for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. The screen felt personal: one pick from any franchise could change his life.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The […]

Mustafizur Rahman unavailable for entire IPL 2026; here’s how many days KKR will miss Bangladesh’s left-arm pacer

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to pacer Mustafizur Rahman but will return for national duty for eight days. Mustafizur, who has plied his trade for Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals in IPL before, was bought for ₹9.20 crore during the auction recently by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). A […]

IPL 2026 auction: Delhi Capitals play it smart, buy David Miller and Ben Duckett at steal price

Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a couple of steal deals by signing David Miller and Ben Duckett at the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) auction on Tuesday, December 16, in Abu Dhabi. Delhi entered the auction with a purse of 21.8 crore and eight slots to fill in their squad. They began the proceedings […]

IPL Auction Preview: KKR eye a big rebuild with the largest purse | Cricket News

Kolkata Knight Riders (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time IPL champions who tasted success as recently as 2024 under captain Shreyas Iyer and mentor Gautam Gambhir, found themselves slipping into an underwhelming campaign in 2025. The defending champions finished eighth, a fall few saw coming.KKR have not tip-toed into the IPL […]