Cricket news: Shreyas Iyer injury update

BCCI has granted Shreyas Iyer fitness clearance. CoE head has written to chief selector informing him about it. Read about it here. 

South Africa Under-19 have commenced a mammoth 394-run chase.

The ODI series commences on Jan 11, and three matches would be played in the series, followed by 5 T20Is. This would be a great chance for the team to prprare for the T20 World Cup.

KING kOHLI has reached the venue for 1st ODI vs NZ

The CRAZE for King Kohli in Vadodara ✨🔥pic.twitter.com/eYBjsUuuW2

— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) January 7, 2026

Meanwhile, there is an IND vs SA U19 going on in Benoni. There openers Aaron George and Vaibhav Suryavanshi have struck tons.

Indian U19 cricket team: Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu, Harvansh Singh, R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan A. Patel, Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan.

Post that, in the second encounter, the Indian team will be up against Bangaldesh on Jan 17. A week later the team will play New Zealand on 24th,

For the unversed, the latest edition of the U19 World Cup will start on Jan 15 in Bulawayo and India will open campaign against USA.

🗣️ "I got goosebumps when I saw my family over there and all the boys in the sheds going hard"

Starboy reflects on his maiden Test century - against Australia at the SCG 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Ciyw87aO5E

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 7, 2026

"4-5 years back, there was a group of just 20-25 players but there's a larger pool of players now. We are happy to have more talent around," MI captain Harmanpreet Kaur said on being asked about the enormous talent pool in WPL 2026.

"More than anything else, I feel bad for Mustafizur. He got such a good contract, and considering his career, his years of skillful performance and journey, he finally got something so good... He could have been in another team, but KKR got him... and honestly, he is the one suffering more than anyone," Moeen Ali said, speaking on Mustafizur Rahman being released by KKR ahead of IPL 2026.

“The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has received response from the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the Board’s expressed concerns over the safety and security of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team in India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, including the request for relocation of the team’s matches. In its communication, the ICC has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the full and uninterrupted participation of the Bangladesh team in the tournament. The ICC has conveyed its willingness to work closely with the BCB to address the concerns raised and has assured that the Board’s inputs will be welcomed and duly considered as part of the detailed security planning for the event. BCB has also taken note of certain reports published in a section of the media suggesting that the Board has been issued an ultimatum in this regard. The BCB categorically states that such claims are completely false, unfounded and do not reflect the nature or content of the communication received from the ICC. The Board will continue constructive engagement with the ICC and relevant event authorities in a cooperative and professional manner to arrive at an affable and practical solution that ensures the smooth and successful participation of the team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The Bangladesh Cricket Board remains firmly committed to placing the highest priority on the safety, security and well-being of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team,” the BCB statement read.

South Africa Under 19 cricket team have won the toss and have decided to bowl first against India U19 in the 3rd Youth ODI. The young Men in Blue will be aiming to complete a 3-0 whitewash of the Proteas in the 3rd Youth ODI and will hope to have a complete game. Follow LIVE updates here

Day 4 of the AUS vs ENG 5th Ashes Test is complete and England finish at 302/8, with a lead of 119 runs. jacob Bethell, who scored his maiden Test hundred stays unbeaten on 142. An nail-biting 5th and final day awaits fans. Can England make it 2-3 and sign off on a winning note?

As per Bangladesh publication The Daily Star, a BCB official claimed that there was no such conference call between the BCB, BCCI and ICC officials. The official claimed that reports of the ICC serving the board an ultimatum was wrong. Read more here

Sri Lanka are set to rope in former India batter Vikram Rathour as Batting Coach lead up to the T20 World Cup. Rathour was India’s batting coach until 2024 and currently is the assistant coach of IPL team Rajastan Royals. He will join the Sri Lankan side on the 15th January. pic.twitter.com/DO7TGdDQpe

— Rex Clementine (@RexClementine) January 7, 2026

“Gautam Gambhir does not go there to play. When he was playing, he played well. He played very well for India. Everyone needs to be patient. If you feel you need to split the coaching, such as adopting a policy of one white ball and one red ball, then there is no need to do so for now. But over time, if needed, you should definitely do it. There is nothing wrong with that," Harbhajan Singh said.

2️⃣ days to go for TATA WPL, and Harmanpreet Kaur reminds us what big-match brilliance looks like! 👑

Relive Team India & MI skipper's 2️⃣ iconic knocks from Season 3, including the title-winning final! 💪🏻

Watch her in #TATAWPL 👉 #MIvRCB | FRI, 9th JAN, 6.30 PM on Star Sports… pic.twitter.com/gh3YDJrRTg

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 7, 2026

New Zealand have announced their squad for the T20 World Cup 2026! 🏆🇳🇿#NewZealand #Blackcaps #T20WorldCup #MitchellSantner #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/SGznPtN0vV

— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) January 7, 2026

The BCB was told by the ICC that its request has been rejected during a virtual call on Tuesday. The global body reportedly said that Bangladesh would have to travel to India to play their T20 World Cup matches or would have to risk forfeiting their points if they refuse to do so. Read more here

Who do you think the next great Test cricket batsman is? 🏏🤔

Watch the #Ashes LIVE in 4K and ad-break free during play, on Kayo!#TheAshes #AUSvENG #SCG #Cricket pic.twitter.com/9xOBP6TooR

— Kayo Sports (@kayosports) January 7, 2026