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The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule is officially out! India and Pakistan are slotted in Group A. The high-stakes clash will take place on February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Ahmedabad to host the final (contingent on Pakistan's qualification).

Cricketer Smriti Mandhana deleted all wedding posts after her ceremony with Palash Muchhal was postponed due to her father’s sudden hospitalization. The move sparked controversy, though the families maintain the delay is only due to the health emergency. Teammates also removed posts.

Mohammad Kaif questioned Mohammed Shami’s exclusion from the national side due to 'fitness' concerns, arguing, "How else do you prove fitness?" He cited Shami's 20 wickets in 4 Ranji games as proof, calling the pacer a "once-in-a-generation" talent who is being unfairly ignored by selectors.

Former India keeper Saba Karim lashed out at Rishabh Pant's dismissal in the 2nd Test, saying, "You can't make any sense out of this." Karim stressed that as stand-in captain, Pant lacked responsibility, playing an inexplicable high-risk shot when India needed stability, contributing to a massive 288-run deficit.

Smriti Mandhana’s wedding to Palash Muchhal was postponed indefinitely after her father, Srinivas Mandhana, was hospitalized with heart attack symptoms just hours before the ceremony. Doctors confirmed angina symptoms, and Smriti insisted on the delay until her father recovers, with the focus now solely on his health.

India's 15-man ODI squad for South Africa announced: KL Rahul (C), Pant (VC). The biggest surprises are the inclusions of young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and keeper Dhruv Jurel, while Axar Patel's omission has sparked debate. Kohli/Rohit are included, Bumrah is rested.

Glenn McGrath weighed in on the Usman Khawaja opening crisis for the 2nd Ashes Test, stating "It would be tough on him" to be dropped. McGrath listed Travis Head (if promoted), Matt Renshaw, and Josh Inglis as the primary candidates to fill the opening or middle-order void caused by Khawaja's injury and form concerns.

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav emphasizes that the next 4-5 years will be crucial in defining his red-ball career, stating he will focus on fitness and performance to hold his spot. Kuldeep also acknowledges that playing all formats for India is a "luxury."

Australia's Steve Smith delivers a sharp counter-sledge to Monty Panesar's controversial Ashes strategy, where the former England spinner urged the team to use the 'sandpaper' incident against Smith. Smith’s 'Mastermind' jab exposed Panesar’s suggestion.

Manoj Tiwary made explosive claims that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli "wanted to keep playing Test cricket" but retired because of the "atmosphere created around them" and the "unnecessary transition" narrative. He claims the seniors were phased out.