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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 […]

Mustafizur Rahman Released by KKR, Will He Receive Payment?

New Delhi: Following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Bangladesh left-arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad. This decision raises an important question: will KKR pay Rahman the amount for which he was bought in the auction? Here is what the […]

KKR Releases Mustafizur Rahman Following BCCI Directive

New Delhi, 3 January. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). KKR stated, “The franchise clarifies that the BCCI, as the regulator of IPL, has directed them to release Mustafizur Rahman from the team […]

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 […]

Mumbai batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi rushed to hospital after injury during Vijay Hazare Trophy in Jaipur; videos go viral

Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai teammate and batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi was taken to the hospital after injuring his shoulder and neck and suffering a concussion while trying a difficult catch during Friday’s Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Uttarakhand in Jaipur. The incident took place in the 30th over, bowled by off-spinner Tanush Kotian. Right-handed batter Saurabh Rawat […]

2026 beckons: Can Rinku Singh finally boss India’s T20I middle order?

For Rinku Singh, the T20 format has resembled a relationship forever stuck between break-ups and make-ups – full of promise, frustration and unfinished business. Just when things seem to fall into place, circumstances intervene, forcing both sides to step back and reassess. Over the last three years, Rinku and T20 cricket have shared a similarly […]

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 […]

Who is Kartik Sharma? 20-year-old from Rajasthan tipped to be most expensive uncapped player during IPL 2026 auction

Uncapped Indian talents are always highly sought after during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions. With less than two weeks to go, Rajasthan’s Kartik Sharma has been making the headlines with predictions suggesting that the 19-year-old could become the highest-paid uncapped player at the IPL 2026 auction, set to take place in Abu Dhabi on […]

Former RCB & CSK cricketer Shane Watson joins Kolkata Knight Riders coaching staff ahead of IPL 2026

Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have roped in former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson on Thursday as an assistant coach for the upcoming edition of the cash-rich league. A winner of two ODI World Cups with Australia, Watson brings in with him a wealth of international experience, leadership, and a deep […]

When Shah Rukh Khan went the extra mile for Cheteshwar Pujara during his IPL days

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), once played an unexpected but pivotal role in helping Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara recover from a career-threatening injury. In The Diary of a Cricketer’s Wife, Pujara’s wife Puja Pujara revealed that the actor went out of his way to ensure the batter received […]