Rohit Sharma politely declined a fan's vada pav offer while intensely preparing for India's ODI series against New Zealand. The star batter, who has had a landmark year with numerous achievements and records, is dedicating significant time to training.
Pacer Jacob Duffy has earned a spot in New Zealand's T20 World Cup squad after a stellar 2025, taking 81 international wickets and breaking Richard Hadlee's 40-year-old record. Despite his individual success, Duffy is the only player in the experienced squad yet to debut in a T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh's Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul expressed disappointment with the ICC's response to security concerns for their T20 World Cup matches in India. He cited Mustafizur Rahman's IPL release as evidence of an unsafe environment, demanding matches be moved to Sri Lanka. Nazrul stressed no compromise on player security and national dignity.
The BCB has warned the ICC that Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup matches in India unless safety concerns are addressed following Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL exit. Director Asif Akbar said Bangladesh could take walkovers if matches are not shifted to Sri Lanka. The ICC has responded positively, assuring cooperation and security planning.