Cricket News Live, Jan 1: Virat Kohli celebrates New Year in Dubai

Vimath Dinsara (c), Kavija Gamage, Dimantha Mahavithana, Viran Chamuditha, Dulnith Sigera, Chamika Heentigala, Adam Hilmy, Chamarindu Nethsara, Sethmika Seneviratne, Kugathas Mathulan, Rasith Nimsara, Vigneshwaran Akash, Jeewantha Sriram, Senuja Wekunagoda, Malintha Silva

I was coaching the Pakistan Test side. The PCB sacked our senior assistant coach with ZERO communication with me about it- as Head Coach I found this situation completely unacceptable.
There were a number of other issues which left me completely humiliated.@stillnotoutpod https://t.co/AqATYAfiyg

— Jason Gillespie (@dizzy259) January 1, 2026

Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie has turned down a suggestion to become the Indian team's Test coach. He gave a two-word reply to a fan who asked him to take over the reins of the team from Gautam Gambhir after the loss to South Africa at home. His two-word answer was 'no thanks'

King has come home 👑💙 pic.twitter.com/Ir8kcm2ATA

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) January 1, 2026

“Vijay Hazare Trophy (national one-dayers), of course, is a domestic competition that not a lot of people follow, but they did (so now) because Virat and Rohit were playing. Even then, what happens when they stop playing ODIs?” Ashwin said.

Love, calm, and plenty of smiles! Our cricketers welcomed the New Year their way, close and personal. 🥰✨#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #HappyNewYear2026 pic.twitter.com/aNGLxo79aA

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) January 1, 2026

"I think Shubman, as a captain, needs to trust him [Washington Sundar]. Because certain players feel they can play a bowler easily, they don't value skill as much as the next person, because he feels like he's an easy bowler [to play against]. It's human nature. It's happened in Indian cricket before. But for the development of Indian cricket, Washington and Kuldeep have to play a lot of Test matches and bowl a bulk of overs," Uthappa said.

A scintillating century from the Bison! 🦬👏 #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/QIA48klz0V

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 1, 2026

"That's why I am repeatedly saying one thing. Why can't we have five ODIs instead of three? Why can't we have a triangular or quadrangular series? Why can't we arrange that, because these two greats play only one format? It won't be wrong to say that if a lot of interest has returned to ODI cricket, these two have brought it," Pathan said.

“You know, the thing is, it’s really baffing for me that why he’s not pick in any format for India, when he has done well so consistently, even for India also when he got an opportunity. . And that really baffles me, because he’s a good enough player to play in all formats of the game. Such a talent has been ignored and neglected. It’s a real shame,” former Indian selector Dilip Vengsarkar said.

VIRAT KOHLI CELEBRATING NEW YEAR WITH HIS BROTHER & FRIENDS. ♥️

- A beautiful picture! pic.twitter.com/fdjogRwhyL

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) January 1, 2026

VIRAT KOHLI INSTAGRAM POST WITH ANUSHKA SHARMA. ♥️😍

- Picture of the Day. pic.twitter.com/xbf1FW2sb1

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) January 1, 2026

Virat Kohli celebrated New Year alongside his family in Dubai 🎉😍

📸: Vikas Kohli/ Instagram #ViratKohli #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/U2w4W8RRbI

— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) January 1, 2026

The two Pakistani superstars share a moment at the Big Bash League (BBL). The Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades match is currently ongoing, with the Sixers needing 165 runs in 20 overs. Babar is batting at 16 off 15.

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan sharing a moment before the match starts ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QCOmBiKFGy

— PCT Replays 2.0 (@ReplaysPCT) January 1, 2026

Mission 2026: ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026!

Welcome 2026! Plenty of reasons to BELIEVE 💙🤞🧿 pic.twitter.com/x9Tqmw4oWT

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 1, 2026

In case you missed it, Australia have announced their provisional squad for the T20 World Cup 2026. The 2021 T20 World Cup champs have included injury-hit trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David. Australia's squad for T20 World Cup 2026 is below. 

Happy New Year evone!! In today's Mumbai Mirror:) pic.twitter.com/CcdKwNE3Ad

— Gaurav Gupta (@toi_gauravG) January 1, 2026

The BCCI selection committee that includes head Ajit Agarkar, Shiv Sundar Das, Ajay Ratra, RP Singh, and Pragyan Ojha will most likely meet and discuss India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series on January 3. 

The ODI team will assemble in Vadodara for a training camp on January 7, four days before the India vs New Zealand ODI series commences on January 11. 

Hello and welcome to the first day of 2026! On his joyous day, we provide you all the latest updates and real-time information regarding all the cricketing news around the globe.