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A Career Built On Patience And Leadership: Rohit Sharma's Journey To National Glory
Padma Shri Awards: Former India captain Rohit Sharma was named in the list of Padma Shri awardees on Sunday, joining eight other past and present sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards honour roll, which comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards.
President Droupadi Murmu sanctioned the bestowal of 131 Padma Awards for 2026, including two duo awards, with each duo counted as a single honour.
Rohit’s recognition follows a defining leadership era in Indian men’s cricket. As captain, he led India to two ICC titles, lifting the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy in 2025.
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Pakistan Players To Back PCB, Government's Decision On T20 World Cup Participation
T20I World Cup: Pakistan players showed solidarity with their government and cricket board on any decision they take regarding the team's participation in next month's World Cup, a report said.
Babar, Afridi Return; Rauf Dropped As Pakistan Name T20 WC Squad
ICC T20 World Cup: Pakistan on Sunday announced the Salman Agha-led squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7, with the veteran duo Babar Azam and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi making a return.
'A Sad Moment For Cricket,' Says World Cricketers' Association Chief On Bangladesh's Withdrawal From T20 WC
The International Cricket Council: The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) has expressed deep concern following Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request to shift its matches from India to Sri Lanka.
Scotland Accepts ICC Invite To Replace Bangladesh In Men's T20 World Cup
ICC Chair Jay Shah: Scotland have accepted an invitation to replace Bangladesh and compete in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup starting on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, Cricket Scotland said in Edinburgh on Saturday.
3rd T20I: India Aim To Wrap Up Series Win Against New Zealand As Dew Factor Looms Large In Guwahati (Preview)
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Riding high on confidence gained after taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, India will look to seal the five-match T20I series when they face New Zealand in the third T20I match at the ACA Stadium, Barsapara in Guwahati on Sunday.
Scotland Officially Replace Bangladesh In Men’s T20 World Cup, Confirms ICC
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Saturday that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to participate under the tournament’s published schedule, which would require them to play their league stage games in India.
Scotland Set To Replace Bangladesh In T20 World Cup 2026: ICC Sources
T20 World Cup: Scotland's cricket team is all set to replace Bangladesh in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7.
‘We Don’t Know What Will Happen Next,’ Says Shoriful Islam On Bangladesh T20 WC Uncertainty
Bangladesh T20 WC: Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam on Friday said players can only focus on their performances and have no control over decisions related to Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, as speculation continues over the country’s possible withdrawal from the multinational tournament.
'Ishan Kishan Could Have Gotten A Big Hundred,' Says Simon Doull
T20 World Cup India: Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has praised Ishan Kishan's explosive knock after India cruised to a comfortable victory over New Zealand in the second T20I on Friday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
2nd T20I: When You Come Up Against A Side Like India, You Need To Go Harder, Says NZ Skipper Santner
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav: New Zealand skipper credited Indian batters for successfully chasing down a stiff target of 209 runs with 28 balls remaining, jokingly saying that even 300 might not be enough against India, acknowledging how aggressive and deep they bat on good surfaces.
Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan Power India to Record Chase vs New Zealand in 2nd T20I
Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 82 and Ishan Kishan’s blazing 76 helped India chase 208 with 28 balls to spare, taking a 2-0 lead over New Zealand.
U19 WC: Japan’s Kato-Stafford Reflects On ‘unbelievable Experience’ Of Being In Competition
Cricket World Cup: Japan may have finished their second ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup group stage campaign without a win, but skipper Kazuma Kato-Stafford chose to reflect on an ‘unbelievable experience’ of featuring in the competition, saying that it’s not everyday one gets to face higher-ranked nations.
Babar, Shaheen Return As Pakistan Announce Squad For Australia T20I
The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced its 16-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Australia on Friday, which will commence on January 29 at Gaddafi Stadium. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the team in the important bilateral series ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, which will start on February 7.
Bangladesh, Pakistan Playing Or Opting Out Won’t Matter To ICC Or BCCI: Danish Kaneria
T20 World Cup: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria strongly supports the ICC’s stance of not changing the schedule, amid the BCB decision to not travel to India for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, stating if Bangladesh are opting out of the tournament, it won't make much difference, adding that "it’s not like they were going to finish in the top four."
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