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BCB denies January 21 ICC deadline NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board has denied reports that the ICC set a January 21 deadline for a decision on the T20 World Cup. The board says no such date was communicated. It has again asked for its matches to be moved to another venue.BCB director Amzad Hossain…

Barclays named London Spirit’s first-ever principal partner, with Nike confirmed as official kit supplier. (Screengrabs) London Spirit marked a landmark day for the franchise by unveiling Barclays as its first-ever principal partner and Nike as its official kit supplier, alongside the launch of a refreshed brand identity that blends modernity with tradition.Barclays’ appointment as principal…

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka U19 skipper Vimath Dinsara elected to bat first after winning the toss against Ireland at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Monday. Teams: Ireland U19 (Playing XI): Callum Armstrong, Freddie Ogilby(w), Sebastian Dijkstra, Robert O’Brien, Adam Leckey, James West, Marko Bates, Oliver…

NEW DELHI: India’s first-ever bilateral ODI series defeat at home against New Zealand was more than just a statistical setback — it was a moment of uncomfortable clarity, and captain Shubman Gill did not attempt to hide it. After the 41-run loss in the series decider at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday, Gill offered a…

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) players thank their fans the Orange Army during match 29 of the Betway SA20 season 4 between Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) and MI Cape Town (MICT) held at St George’s Park in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa on the 18th January 2026 (Photo by Shaun Roy / Sportzpics for SA20) Sunrisers…

T20 World Cup trophy (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) remains confident that Indian visas for all players, support staff and officials of Pakistani origin or nationality involved in the upcoming T20 World Cup will be arranged in time.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The assurance from the global…

Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill struck a candid and reflective note after his side slumped to a 41-run defeat against New Zealand in the series-deciding ODI on Sunday, admitting that while Virat Kohli’s batting continues to be a massive positive, the team still has “a lot of…

Babar Azam (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) Babar Azam’s difficult run in the 2025–26 Big Bash League showed no signs of easing as the Pakistan star endured another low return in Sydney Sixers’ must-win clash against Brisbane Heat at the Gabba on Sunday, January 18. Opening the batting once again alongside Steve Smith, Babar struggled…

India’s Virat Kohli (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Virat Kohli once again proved why he remains the heartbeat of India’s ODI batting, producing a majestic century against New Zealand in the third and final match of the series on Sunday. In a chase that looked to be slipping away early, Kohli stood tall, registering his record-extending 54th…

India’s Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) NEW DELHI: India suffered a historic home series defeat to New Zealand as Virat Kohli’s brilliant 124 off 108 balls proved insufficient in the third ODI at Holkar Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a challenging target of 338, India was bowled out for 296 in 46 overs, marking the first-ever…