Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met India head coach Gautam Gambhir in Nagpur. Tharoor lauded Gambhir's challenging role, calling it the toughest after the Prime Minister's. Gambhir thanked Tharoor for his appreciation. The T20 series against New Zealand is crucial for the T20 World Cup 2026 preparations. India won the first match.
Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla is preparing a strong bid to acquire the Indian Premier League's Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise. This follows Diageo's decision to put RCB up for sale after their maiden IPL title win in 2025. The franchise, a fan favorite, has a rich history and has seen legendary players grace its ranks.
The ICC has rejected Bangladesh's plea to shift T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing no credible security threats. Fourteen of sixteen board members voted against the relocation, emphasizing the need to maintain event integrity. Bangladesh has been given an extended deadline to confirm participation.
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam Bulbul urged the ICC to shift T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing safety concerns. The ICC confirmed the tournament will proceed as scheduled in India, stating independent security assessments found no threat to the Bangladesh team.
Sourav Ganguly has made a remarkable debut as head coach, steering Pretoria Capitals to the SA20 final in his inaugural season. The Keshav Maharaj-led side secured their spot after a dominant win, with Dewald Brevis starring with the bat. Ganguly's leadership is drawing praise, highlighting the global potential of Indian coaches.
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam Bulbul has revealed that Mustafizur Rahman’s removal from an IPL team over security concerns triggered Bangladesh’s hardening stance against travelling to India for the T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh has reiterated that its refusal to play the upcoming World Cup in India is solely due to security concerns and is a sovereign decision. Government adviser Professor Asif Nazrul criticised the ICC for failing to address Bangladesh’s grievances, while BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul confirmed the board’s demand for a neutral venue, insisting the team is ready to play.