Kohli strikes back! drops Rohit, reclaims ODI No.1 after 4 years
Virat Kohli made sensational comeback to top of ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after four years.
NEH Report•Jan 14, 2026
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Kohli does it again! Indian star surpasses Sangakkara in ODI chase against NZ
Indian batting great Virat Kohli on Sunday surpassed former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket history during India’s ODI clash against New Zealand.
IBNS•Jan 11, 2026
Bangladesh refuses to play in India? Pakistan offers to host all their T20 World Cup matches
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed its willingness to host Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided not to travel to India citing security concerns, media reports said.
IBNS•Jan 11, 2026
‘Indian agent’ slur: BCB official Nazmul’s remark on Tamim Iqbal sparks massive row ahead of T20 World Cup
Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) finance committee chairman M Nazmul Islam has triggered a controversy after he called the nation's cricket icon Tamim Iqbal an 'Indian agent'.
IBNS•Jan 09, 2026
Bangladesh bans IPL telecast after KKR drops Mustafizur Rahman
The Bangladesh Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday directed all television channels to suspend the telecast of the Indian Premier League (IPL), days after Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman.
IBNS•Jan 05, 2026
World Cup shocker! ICC may shift Bangladesh matches out of India
The International Cricket Council (ICC) may be open to considering a request from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to shift Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches out of India, media reports said on Sunday.
IBNS•Jan 04, 2026
From targeted to team leader: Meet Hindu cricketer Litton Das, named Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup Captain
Bangladesh cricketer Litton Das will captain the national side in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February–March.
IBNS•Jan 04, 2026
Saina Nehwal leads 5,000-strong crowd in Kolkata – This run is changing lives!
Indian Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal on Sunday inaugurated the Ekal Run, organised by FTS Yuva, the youth wing of Friends of Tribals Society (FTS), with over 5,000 participants taking part in the event.
IBNS•Jan 04, 2026
Bangladesh says ‘no’ to India tour for T20 WC after KKR drops star pacer Mustafizur Rahman
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided not to travel to India to participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup, a day after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season.
IBNS•Jan 04, 2026
Bangladeshi pacer out! Why KKR released Mustafizur Rahman before IPL 2026?
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday confirmed that it has released Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from its squad ahead of the IPL 2026 season, following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
IBNS•Jan 03, 2026
BCCI steps in: KKR told to release Mustafizur Rahman amid IPL political storm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from its squad amid a political controversy triggered by his inclusion during a period of rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
IBNS•Jan 03, 2026
Jason Gillespie reveals ‘humiliation’ during shocking short stint as Pakistan Coach
Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has revealed that he felt “humiliated” during his brief nine-month tenure as coach of the Pakistan Test team.
IBNS•Jan 02, 2026
IOA to host India’s first National Athletes’ Forum in Ahmedabad on Jan 10
In a significant move towards athlete-led governance in Indian sport, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will host the country’s first-ever National Athletes’ Forum on January 10 in Ahmedabad.
IBNS•Dec 30, 2025
Unsatisfactory: MCG under fire as ICC issues demerit point after Ashes thriller
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday rated the pitch used for the recently concluded Ashes Test between England and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as “unsatisfactory.”
IBNS•Dec 29, 2025
Pakistani cricketer Imad Wasim’s marriage collapses amid ‘third party’ claim
Pakistani cricketer Imad Wasim announces separation from wife, Sania claims 'third party's involvement'
IBNS•Dec 28, 2025
Tragedy before toss in Bangladesh: Dhaka Capitals Assistant Coach Zaki collapses and dies on field in Sylhet
Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki died after collapsing on the field moments before the start of a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday, media reports said.
IBNS•Dec 27, 2025
Cricket beyond limits: How Kolkata is changing the game for differently abled cricketers
The West Bengal Cricket Association for the Differently Abled (WBCADA) proudly hosted the Eastern Zonal Tournament for Differently Abled Cricket Teams, featuring spirited players from Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
IBNS•Dec 27, 2025
India announces T20 WC 2026 squad: Shubman Gill misses out, Axar Patel back as vice-captain
Mumbai/IBNS: India’s selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, delivered a surprise-packed squad announcement for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, leaving out Shubman Gill and reinstating Axar Patel as vice-captain.
IBNS•Dec 20, 2025
Sourav Ganguly sues local Argentina Fan Club president for Rs. 50 crore for linking him to Messi event chaos
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has filed a Rs. 50 crore defamation case against Uttam Saha, president of the Argentina Fan Club of Kolkata, for allegedly linking him to the chaos at Lionel Messi’s event at Salt Lake Stadium last week, media reports said.
IBNS•Dec 19, 2025
Sourav Ganguly sues Argentine Fan Club president for Rs. 50 crore over Messi event chaos
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has filed a Rs. 50 crore defamation case against Uttam Saha, president of the Argentina Fan Club of Kolkata, for allegedly linking him to the chaos at Lionel Messi’s event at Salt Lake Stadium last week, media reports said.
IBNS•Dec 19, 2025
'How can Gambhir be a coach to a leg spinner or a wicketkeeper?': Kapil Dev backs manager-style leadership in Team India
Kolkata/IBNS: Cricket legend Kapil Dev has questioned the relevance of a head coach in the national team, saying the side can be run more efficiently by a manager.
IBNS•Dec 19, 2025
Why India’s first Women’s World Cup victory meant more to Mithali Raj than anyone else
Kolkata/IBNS: Team India’s maiden Women’s ODI World Cup triumph came as a moment of immense relief for former captain Mithali Raj, who had missed lifting the coveted trophy by the narrowest of margins during her playing career.
IBNS•Dec 18, 2025
Smog forces abandonment of India vs South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow
The fourth T20 International between India and South Africa in Lucknow on Wednesday was called off without a single ball being bowled after dense fog and poor visibility made play impossible.
IBNS•Dec 17, 2025
KKR go all guns blazing at IPL 2026 auction, land Cameron Green in record deal
Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made a bold statement at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, combining global star power with a strong emphasis on emerging Indian talent to build a balanced and future-ready squad.
IBNS•Dec 17, 2025
1996 World Cup hero Arjuna Ranatunga faces arrest in oil scam probe
Sri Lankan authorities are planning to arrest 1996 World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga over alleged corruption linked to his tenure as the country’s petroleum minister, according to media reports.
IBNS•Dec 16, 2025
‘Who broke the promise?’ Sunil Gavaskar questions Messi’s role in Kolkata fiasco
Lionel Messi’s much-hyped ‘GOAT Tour of India’ concluded on a mixed note, with a chaotic opening leg in Kolkata casting a shadow over an otherwise smooth series of appearances in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.
IBNS•Dec 15, 2025
'Messi was uncomfortable, lost his cool!': Ex-India footballer reveals what really happened at chaotic Kolkata stadium
Kolkata/IBNS: ">Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025 began on a chaotic note in Kolkata on Saturday, as severe mismanagement at Salt Lake Stadium led to fan outrage, vandalism, and an early exit by the Argentine football icon.
IBNS•Dec 15, 2025
'You Can’t See Him Anymore': John Cena retires, WWE legends and former rivals pay tribute
World Wrestling Entertainment's wrestling superstar John Cena, who entertained generations of fans and made phrases like 'you can't see me' popular, retired on Saturday.
IBNS•Dec 15, 2025
GOATs unite at Wankhede: Lionel Messi meets Sachin Tendulkar in iconic moment
Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, forever etched in Indian cricketing history for hosting the country’s historic 2011 World Cup triumph, witnessed yet another unforgettable moment on Sunday as Argentine football legend Lionel Messi shared the stage with cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.
IBNS•Dec 14, 2025
GOAT India Tour back on track as Hyderabad hosts smooth Messi event after Kolkata chaos
Hyderabad/IBNS: Hyderabad restored order and atmosphere to Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 on Saturday, delivering a calm, well-managed event that stood in stark contrast to the earlier chaos witnessed in Kolkata.
IBNS•Dec 13, 2025
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