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India U19 pacer Henil Patel opened up about his admiration for South Africa legend Dale Steyn, saying that batters found it difficult to face him. In the first match of the ongoing ICC Men’s U19 World Cup, India emerged victorious against the USA at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. It was Henil’s spell that set up India’s win. Making full use of the overhead conditions, Henil wrecked the USA batting line-up with a five-wicket haul. There was a sense of calm in the way he bowled and celebrated in the opening game, unlike his idol, Steyn. “What I take from…

Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been named captain of the Hyderabad team for the remainder of the Ranji Trophy season. Top-order batter G Rahul Singh, who led the team in the first seven matches of the season, has been appointed his deputy. The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) took the decision after the team’s poor performance in the first round of matches. One win in five games, including three draws, has left the team on the brink of elimination. From this position, they are unlikely to qualify for the quarter-finals. Siraj is yet to play a match for Hyderabad in this…

Afghanistan players will be able to play a maximum of three overseas T20 leagues per year, under a new policy introduced by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on January 15. This was one of the key policy decisions taken during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the ACB headquarters in Kabul, which was chaired by ACB Chairman Mr Mirwais Ashraf. “To protect player fitness and mental well-being, the Board approved a new policy regarding foreign leagues,” the ACB said in a statement following the AGM. “Players will now be permitted to participate in the Afghanistan Premier League (APL), plus only…

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes he is on track with his recovery to play in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which begins next month, after missing the majority of the Ashes series. A hamstring injury, followed by an Achilles problem during his rehabilitation, kept Hazlewood out of action for weeks during the Australian summer. Despite a long history of injury concerns, Hazlewood has been named in Australia’s 15-member squad for the World Cup. The 35-year-old pacer remains on track in terms of regaining full fitness. “Everything’s going to plan,” Hazlewood told ESPNcricinfo. “We took a few extra weeks…

In the build-up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan and Australia will lock horns in a three-match T20I series later this month. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the schedule, with all matches set to be played in Lahore. Both teams will not be at full strength for this series, as several first-choice players from both sides are sidelined due to injury. Australia last played a T20I series at home against India, while Pakistan are coming off a drawn three-match series in Sri Lanka. PCB’s Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed extended a warm welcome to…

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on sexual misconduct following serious allegations against national-level pistol coach Ankush Bharadwaj. The coach has been suspended from all duties after a minor shooter lodged a police complaint accusing him of sexual assault during a national competition late last year. The FIR has been registered under provisions of the POCSO Act and criminal intimidation, and the matter is now under active police investigation. NRAI president Kalikesh Singh Deo described the case as extremely sensitive and said the federation would cooperate fully with law-enforcement authorities. He underlined that while…

Top-order batter Brandon King will lead West Indies in the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, which will be played in Dubai from 19 to 22 January. King has been handed the baton to lead the team as the incumbent captain, Shai Hope, is occupied with the ongoing season of the SA20. Along with Hope, players such as Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein and Sherfane Rutherford will also remain in South Africa for their respective franchise commitments. Uncapped batter Quentin Sampson, who impressed in the CPL 2025, has earned a maiden international call-up in the 16-member squad. After recovering from their respective…

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued a clarification regarding communication from the International Cricket Council (ICC) concerning Bangladesh’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. On Monday (12 January), a source close to the ICC confirmed to RevSportz that no official communication had been made to the BCB regarding security concerns or the relocation of venues. According to the source, the apex cricket body remains firm in its stance to stage the World Cup as per the schedule released in November last year. This clarification came in response to comments made earlier on Monday by Bangladesh government…

Australia women’s captain Alyssa Healy has confirmed that she will retire from all forms of cricket in March 2026. India will travel Down Under for a multi-format tour, with the one-off Test in Perth set to be Healy’s 299th and final appearance for Australia. The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter broke the news on Tuesday on the *Willow Talk* podcast. “It’s with mixed emotions that the upcoming India series will be my last for Australia,” Healy said in a statement. “I’m still passionate about playing for Australia, but I’ve somewhat lost the competitive edge that’s kept me driven since the start, so the…

Uncapped Delhi batter Ayush Badoni has received his maiden national call-up after Washington Sundar was ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series due to an injury he suffered in the first ODI in Vadodara. Sundar left the field after bowling five overs and did not return during the first innings. The 26-year-old later came out to bat but appeared to be in visible discomfort. According to the BCCI’s media release, Sundar is nursing a rib injury and will remain under the observation of the medical team. “India all-rounder Washington Sundar reported acute-onset discomfort in his left lower rib…