The deadlock between the ICC, BCB and the BCCI continues with just 17 days left for the start of the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Despite multiple requests made by the global body, Bangladesh is unwilling to change their stance over traveling to India. A fresh update on the BCCI central contracts has hinted that the A+ category could be completely scrapped, which means stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be demoted. In other news, India take on New Zealand in the 1st T20I on Wednesday and Ishan Kishan will bat at number 3. On that note, let’s take a look at top headlines from Tuesday.
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The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee has proposed scrapping the elite Grade A+ category altogether. If the model is approved by the Apex Council, the new structure will have only three tiers – A, B and C – instead of the existing four. The move would effectively end the Rs 7 crore bracket that currently houses Kohli, Rohit, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. Read more here.
Ishan Kishan returns
Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that Ishan Kishan will bat at number 3 in the IND vs NZ 1st T20I on Wednesday. The southpaw, is a part of India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, last played a T20I back in November 2023 following which he fell out of the favour of the selectors. India will be keen on giving game time to all members of their squad in the five-match series as it precedes the marquee tournament. Read more here.
Shreyas Iyer not needed for T20 WC?
Shreyas Iyer’s sudden recall to India’s T20I squad was always a stop-gap arrangement, and it now appears his stay won’t be extended. Tilak Varma, India’s designated No.3 in T20Is, is close to full fitness and could be available before the New Zealand series ends, effectively shutting the door on Iyer’s World Cup hopes, if there were any. Read more here.
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IPL, which comes under the purview of the BCCI, has signed a new partnership deal with AI giant Google Gemini for IPL 2026. The deal will commence from IPL 2026 onwards and will end after IPL 2028, a three-year period, and is worth Rs 270 crore. Gemini’s entry into the cricket market comes after ChatGPT, its rival, has partnered with the Women’s Premier League. Read more here.
Mumbai lose Kamalini
Mumbai Indians Women have been dealt with a blow amid the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL 2026) as G Kamalini has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament. The wicketkeeper-batter has played in all five matches that MIW have played so far in the league stage. Harmanpreet Kaur and co. have lost Kamalini in a crucial stage of the tournament, with the playoffs berth at stake. Read more here.
T20 World Cup deadlock
With just 18 days left for the start of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the international board hasn’t confirmed warm-up matches with Bangladesh continuing to push for their matches to be moved out of India due to “security concern”. Read more here.
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