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On December 19, 2025, former Indian opener and renowned cricket analyst Aakash Chopra took to his YouTube channel to unveil his predicted 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. With the tournament scheduled to begin on February 7, 2026, in India and Sri Lanka, Chopra’s selection highlights a strategic pivot toward multi-skilled utility players and mystery spin. …

The first Sydney Smash of BBL|15 takes center stage as Sydney Thunder hosts Sydney Sixers at the Sydney Showground Stadium. Both teams are searching for their first win of the season, adding high stakes to an already fierce crosstown rivalry. The Thunder started their campaign with a heartbreaking last-ball loss to the Hobart Hurricanes. Despite posting a strong 180, their …

IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi has left Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with one of the most explosive and balanced squads on paper, combining a retained core of proven match-winners with a string of smart additions to strengthen their batting depth and all-round options. With a purse spend of 119.55 crore and only 5.45 crore left, the Orange Army have clearly …

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India capped off a dominant home season with a commanding all-round display in Ahmedabad, defeating South Africa by 30 runs in the fifth and final T20I to seal the series 3–1. The victory marked India’s eighth consecutive T20I series win, a streak stretching back to December 2023. A raucous Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed momentum swings, explosive strokeplay and decisive middle-over …

India struck a crucial blow just after the powerplay as Reeza Hendricks fell just when South Africa were beginning to steady their innings during 5th T20I. The breakthrough came through a moment of sheer athleticism in the deep, lifting the Ahmedabad crowd instantly. It was the kind of wicket that shifted momentum sharply in India’s favour. IND vs SA: Shivam …

The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has sent waves through the cricketing world by naming a powerhouse 20-member squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 for the first two games. This announcement is headlined by the rare return of Virat Kohli to domestic List A cricket, marking his first appearance in the tournament since 2010. Following a strict …

Punjab Kings (PBKS) co-owner Ness Wadia has publicly criticised Australia wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, accusing him of acting unprofessionally over how he communicated his availability for IPL 2026, a controversy that escalated after Inglis secured a lucrative deal at the auction. The sharp remarks followed a dramatic sequence of events that left PBKS frustrated and questioning the transparency of the process, …

UK government borrowing has climbed to its second-highest level on record for the first eight months of the financial year, underlining the scale of the challenge facing Rachel Reeves despite stronger tax receipts. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the government borrowed £132.3 billion between April and November, £10 billion more than over the same period …

In a blistering display of power-hitting at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Hardik Pandya has etched his name into the record books during the fifth T20I against South Africa on December 19, 2025. Hardik Pandya’s destructive innings breaks records in 5th T20I vs South Africa Entering the fray at number five, Pandya wasted no time, dispatching his very first delivery over …

In a stunning administrative upheaval just weeks before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially stripped Charith Asalanka of the captaincy. Sri Lanka sacks Charith Asalanka ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 The announcement, made on December 19, 2025, follows a period of intense internal friction and a visible dip in the team’s on-field …

In the semi-final held in Dubai, Pakistan outclassed Bangladesh in a dominant performance. Web Desk December 19, 2025 DUBAI: Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team has qualified for the Asia Cup final, where they will face arch-rivals India in a decisive clash. In the semi-final held in Dubai, Pakistan outclassed Bangladesh in a dominant performance. Winning the toss, captain Farhan Yousuf elected …