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In the past, teams like India (2025 Champions Trophy), Australia & West Indies (1996 ODI World Cup), England & New Zealand (2003 ODI World Cup), and Zimbabwe (2009 T20 World Cup) have refused to play their matches at an allotted venue in an ICC event.

Bangladesh not first - 6 teams which refused to play at allotted venue in an ICC event

As per the ICC’s Future Tours Programme, India are scheduled to play 49 bilateral matches across formats in 2026. 

India cricket schedule 2026: Complete ODI, Test and T20I fixtures for the Men in Blue

India will face New Zealand in a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20I series starting on January 11. In the ODI format, attention will again be on former captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are set to make a comeback after strong performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. 

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India (2025 Champions Trophy), Australia & West Indies (1996 ODI World Cup), England & New Zealand (2003 ODI World Cup), and Zimbabwe (2009 T20 World Cup) have refused to play their matches at an allotted venue in an ICC event.

Before Bangladesh THESE 6 teams refused to play at allotted venue in an ICC event

After scoring 163 in Sydney, Head was told by reporters that he has seven 150-plus Test scores but not a single double hundred, to which he replied with a laugh: “Beggars can’t be choosers.”

Travis Head says 'beggars can't be choosers' on being reminded about no Test double hundred

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Meet top 5 bowlers fastest to 250 Test wickets

Reports say Arjun Tendulkar is set to marry Saaniya Chandhok on March 5, 2026, in Mumbai. The couple’s wedding is expected to be private, while Arjun continues his cricket journey with LSG.

Arjun Tendulkar set to marry Saaniya Chandhok in March 2026: Reports

Travis Head (579 runs in Ashes 2025/26) is now one of four openers with 500+ runs in one Ashes series 2000. The other three batters are Alastair Cook (766 in 2010/11), Michael Vaughan (633 in 2002/03), and David Warner (523 in 2013/14).

Travis Head joins list of openers with 500-plus runs in one Ashes series since 2000. Only three more batters are in list

Several players have achieved this majestic feat of scoring 10,000 or more ODI runs. Here, we look at the top five right-handed batters quickest to this milestone. The list includes three Indians.

Meet 5 right-hand batters fastest to 10,000 ODI runs

The 2025-26 Ashes is about to get over, with all three results possible on the final day in Sydney. However, what’s not possible is to see all English players on this tour to be available for the next one. Check who all might miss out. 

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Star India batter Virat Kohli arrived in Vadodara ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand, greeted by thousands of fans at the airport.

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Meet top 5 bowlers fastest to 400 Test wickets

Rohit, however, did not say anything back and just waived at fans, making them happy. The former Indian skipper, who now only plays ODI format, will be next seen in India vs New Zealand three-match series, which begins January 11.

Rohit Sharma video: India batter gets 'vada pav' offer by fans during practice session ahead of NZ series | WATCH

Bethell's previous highest score was 96 against New Zealand during the Wellington Test in 2024.

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From Hashim Amla to Viv Richards, here's a look at the top five players fastest to 5000 runs in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Babar Azam, Virat Kohli and Shai Hope

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 5,000 ODI runs

Speaking on the rejection of BCB's request by ICC to play T20 World Cup 2026 matches outside India, the board ‘categorically states that such claims are completely false.’  Bangladesh are scheduled to play their first three group matches in Kolkata before the final match in Mumbai.

T20 World Cup 2026: BCB denies receiving ICC ‘ultimatum’ over request to move matches outside India

Steve Smith is Australia's best Test batter over the past decade, averaging close to 56. 

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On Tuesday (Jan 6), the International Cricket Council (ICC) turned down Bangladesh’s request to host its T20 World Cup matches outside India. 

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Stokes bowled more than 100 overs in the series, second most for England after Brydon Carse's 130+ overs. Along with additional duties of batting and leading the side, the workload was bound to take its toll and it did, thankfully in the second last innings England would bowl.

Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes sustains groin injury as England look at defeat in Sydney Test

Bethell broke several records during his maiden Test hundred against Australia on day four of the ongoing SCG Test.

SCG Test, Day 4: Jacob Bethell's maiden Test ton keeps England afloat as lead extends to 119

Bethell is the second English player in two years and the fifth overall from the country to complete his maiden FC hundred in a Test match. 

Ashes: Jacob Bethell breaks records with SCG hundred, his family’s reaction wins hearts, internet - WATCH

The ICC has clearly informed Bangladesh to either play their scheduled matches in India or be ready to forfeit points.

Blow to Bangladesh as ICC rejects request for venue change at T20 WC, says play in India or...

The dark horses, New Zealand, will play three of their four league matches at the Chepauk in Chennai, thus picking a spin-heavy squad. 

New Zealand name spin-heavy squad for 2026 T20 World Cup, check who all made it

Deepti Sharma lost her No.1 spot in the ICC Women’s T20I bowling rankings as Australia’s Annabel Sutherland moved to the top. Meanwhile, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur climbed in batting rankings after India’s 5–0 series sweep over Sri Lanka.

Deepti Sharma slips to second in ICC rankings despite India’s 5-0 clean sweep

Bangladesh are scheduled to play their first three group matches in Kolkata on February 7 (vs West Indies), February 9 (vs Italy) and February 14 (vs England) before the final match in Mumbai on February 17 (vs Nepal) in upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC to hold talks with Bangladesh for refusing to play in India

Round 6 of the 2026 Vijay Hazare Trophy on Jan 6, 2026 saw Shreyas Iyer celebrating his return with a blistering 82, while Aman Rao hit a historic 200 not out for Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill struggled for Punjab and scored only 11 runs, and Devdutt Padikkal crossed 600 tournament runs.

Vijay Hazare Trophy Round 6: Iyer hits 82, Gill fails on return & Aman Rao 200 among other notable performances

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