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In the history of Indian cricket, only four players have achieved the rare feat of winning both the Under-19 World Cup and the T20 World Cup. Among them is Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest batsmen. These four players were part of victorious teams in these major tournaments at different points in their careers, making them stand out in Indian cricket history. 1. Yuvraj SinghYuvraj Singh was part of the Indian U19 World Cup-winning team in 2000, captained by Mohammad Kaif. He delivered a spectacular performance in the tournament, scoring 203 runs and taking 12 wickets in 8 matches, earning the Player of the Series award. Later, he played a key role in India’s first T20 World Cup triumph in 2007, scoring 148 runs in 6 matches and famously hitting six sixes in a single over against E...

The controversy over Bangladesh refusing to play its matches in India during the T20 World Cup 2026 appears to be moving toward a resolution. An International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation is set to visit Bangladesh to hold face-to-face discussions with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and resolve the ongoing dispute. Currently, the ICC has refused to shift Bangladesh’s matches outside India, while the Bangladesh government and BCB have insisted that their team will not travel to India unless the matches are moved. Bangladesh has suggested Sri Lanka, India’s co-host, as an alternative venue. Here are the key updates in 5 points: 1. ICC team’s visit to Bangladesh confirmedGovernment sports adviser Asif Nazrul confirmed on Thursday that the ICC delegation is expected to visit B...

Bangladesh cricket witnessed a major upheaval this week as players went on strike during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26, but the standoff has now ended. After a day-long protest, the players resumed matches from Friday following the resignation and apology of a controversial board official. Strike Ends After Board Intervention Players had initially refused to take the field after Najmul Islam, a BCB director, referred to former captain Tamim Iqbal as an “Indian agent”. Islam also warned players that they would receive no payment if they skipped the T20 World Cup, further aggravating tensions. The crisis was resolved late Thursday night after a meeting between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Cricket Players Welfare Association (CWAB). Players agreed to retur...

The Indian cricket team will take the field in the third and final ODI against New Zealand on Sunday, 18 January at Holkar Stadium, Indore. With the series on the line, the team management is considering a few changes in the playing XI for this crucial encounter. Jadeja Out of Form Senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has taken only one wicket in five matches this series, is likely to be dropped due to poor performance with both bat and ball. His lackluster show in the second ODI at Rajkot drew criticism on social media. In his place, the management may hand a debut to Delhi all-rounder Ayush Badoni, who was earlier included in the squad as a replacement for the injured Washington Sundar. Badoni, a right-handed middle-order batsman, can contribute with spin bowling and offers I...

Exactly 20 years ago, on this day in 2006, Indian cricket witnessed a spectacular batting display by Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid. The duo came agonizingly close to breaking a 50-year-old world record, missing it by just 4 runs. New Delhi/Lahore: The historic moment took place during the India vs Pakistan Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, which, despite being remembered as one of the most uneventful Tests, came alive on the fourth day. Sehwag and Dravid’s Onslaught Following Pakistan’s declaration at a mammoth 679 runs in their first innings, Indian openers Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid launched a relentless attack on the Pakistani bowlers. They came within striking distance of the world record for the highest opening partnership in Test cricket, set by Pankaj Roy and Vinoo ...

Actress Khushi Mukherjee is in legal trouble after making claims that Indian T20 captain Surya Kumar Yadav frequently messaged her. A defamation case worth Rs 100 crore has now been filed against her. New Delhi/Mumbai: Social media influencer Faizan Ansari filed a defamation lawsuit worth Rs 100 crore against Khushi Mukherjee on 13 January. The case stems from an interview in which Mukherjee alleged that Surya Kumar Yadav had sent her numerous messages. Complaint Filed in Ghazipur Ansari, a resident of Mumbai, lodged the complaint at Ghazipur Police Station, claiming that Mukherjee’s statements were false and damaging to Yadav’s reputation. He traveled from Mumbai to Ghazipur to ensure the FIR was registered. According to Ansari, Mukherjee made these claims solely for publicity, p...

The India Open 2026, currently underway at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Delhi, has been mired in controversy over venue arrangements. On 15 January, a second-round men’s singles match between India’s HS Prannoy and Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew became the center of attention when it was halted twice due to bird droppings. New Delhi: In the men’s singles second-round clash, HS Prannoy lost to eighth-seeded Loh Kean Yew 18-21, 21-19, 21-14. However, the match was interrupted twice after droppings from a bird landed on the court—a moment widely shared on social media. Venue Concerns at India Open Questions have been raised about the organization and arrangements at the indoor stadium. Several shuttlers have criticized the venue, including Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt, who flagged issues rega...

UP Warriors secured their first victory of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) by defeating Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on 15 January. New Delhi: After three consecutive losses, UP Warriors finally opened their account in the WPL 2026 season with a commanding performance against Mumbai Indians in the eighth match of the tournament. This was Mumbai Indians’ second loss in their fourth game of the season. Mumbai Indians Bat First UP Warriors captain Meg Lanning won the toss and chose to field first. Mumbai Indians posted 161/5 in their 20 overs. Netta Silver Brant starred with an explosive 65 runs, including 9 fours and 1 six. Nicola Carey remained unbeaten on 32 runs. Amnjot Kaur contributed 38 runs for Mumbai. Captain Harmanpreet Ka...

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is reportedly hesitant to play its matches in India during the T20 World Cup 2026, citing security concerns. The BCCI, however, has stated that it has not been informed of any discussions between the BCB and the ICC regarding shifting Bangladesh’s matches, while the ICC maintains that there is no major security threat. New Delhi: Controversy continues to surround the T20 World Cup 2026, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board seeks to avoid playing matches in India due to security concerns. On Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) clarified that it has no information about any talks between the BCB and ICC to relocate Bangladesh’s matches abroad. BCCI Responds Speaking to ANI, BCCI Secretary Dev...

Vidarbha has stormed into the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 final after a commanding 6-wicket victory over Karnataka in the first semifinal. Star performances from Darshan Nalkande with the ball and Aman Mokhade with the bat were key to their win, with Mokhade earning the Player of the Match award. New Delhi: The first semifinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 was played at the Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, where Vidarbha defeated Karnataka by 6 wickets to become the first team to secure a place in this season’s final. Karnataka Bat First Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal won the toss and elected to bat. The team posted 280 runs in 49.4 overs before being bowled out. Karun Nair top-scored with 76 runs Krishnan Srijit contributed 54 runs Shreyas Gopal scored 36 runs ...