Journey From India to the USA

Harmeet Singh Baddhan’s journey started in Mumbai, India where he was a budding left, arm spinner featured in India’s age group cricket teams. Yet, after his relocation to the States and his qualification through residency, he started his stint with the USA national cricket team from the year 2024.

His decision to move didn’t come easy during the COVID, 19 waves, Harmeet lost his chance to say the final goodbye to his mother due to the funeral restrictions after moving away, and switching to American cricket meant giving up the comfort of the known cricket structures at home. However, even with all these personal woes, he didn’t waver in his determination to take his cricket career to a foreign land.

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USA World Cup Squad and Second T20 World Cup

His choice is the continuation of a pattern where players initially represented age, group or domestic sides in India and then switched to the USA cricket system. Just like other seasoned cricketers such as Milind Kumar and Saurabh Netravalkar, Harmeet adds a good mix of experience to the USA side at this major tournament.

Performance and Role for USA

Harmeet has been a key player for the USA across all formats ever since he got qualified for the team. In fact, he has delivered some of the finest bowling performances such as 6/27 in an ODI for the USA in the Cricket World Cup League 2, proving that his bowling can be a game, changer.

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Ishan Kishan’s Explosive Century

India posted a huge 271/5 after electing to bat first. Ishan Kishan put India on the board with a match, winning 103 off 43 balls his first T20I century up until now. Cricket enthusiasts witnessed Kishan’s aggressive intent as he smashed 10 sixes and 6 fours, leading India to set a daunting target for the opponents. Besides the captain Suryakumar Yadav who scored 63 off 30 and Hardik Pandya who hit a brisk 42 off 17, India scorers added their efforts to a very high total for the format.

Kishans magnificent innings helped India immensely as he became a candidate almost guaranteed for the T20 World Cup squad, and a particularly strong player to compete alongside other wicketkeeper, batters.

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Arshdeep Singh’s Match-Winning Bowling

New Zealand replied with 225 all out in 19. 4 innings, with their batting lineup led by the aggressive 80 of Finn Allen. Nevertheless, India’s bowling lineup continuously held the Kiwis at bay. Arshdeep Singh accomplished a remarkable feat, ending the game with 5/51, his first five, wicket haul in T20Is, which not only stopped New Zealand’s chasing but also sealed the series win for India.

Along with bowlers Axar Patel (3/33), Varun Chakaravarthy (1/36), and Rinku Singh (1/7), who all made crucial contributions in terms of breakthroughs thus keeping the pressure on the visitors throughout the innings.

Series Recap and Impact

India obtained the dominant position in the series after winning the first three T20Is consecutively while New Zealand was only able to win the fourth match. The last game thus was not just about securing the series for India 41 but also about giving the team a massive final boost as they prepare to enter the T20 World Cup 2026 on a high.

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New Zealand started the innings very well and were already 100 for no loss after 8. 1 overs. At that time, the visitors looked like scoring a very big total on the board. However, Kuldeep improvised the game by using subtle variations and clever flight to induce a collapse. He got Devon Conway out with a well, disguised slower delivery which trapped the batter in front of the wicket, and also managed to get the highly sought, after wicket of Glenn Phillips right after that. Phillipss dismissal was when he tried to chip the slower ball to long, on where Rinku Singh took a brilliant catch.

Middle Overs Fightback

Kuldeep getting wickets to his name was also accompanied by a stop in the run, scoring as New Zealands blazing momentum was checked. The Black Caps who were immaculate and aggressive with 100/0 came down to 137/4 in 13. 4 overs and later were 152/5 in 15. 1 overs as India managed to get back into the game and a series of breakthroughs resulted from Kuldeeps spin bowling which triggered the other bowlers. His showing underlined the

However, these wickets did not deter the Black Caps as the lower middle order came in and helped them to a very competitive 215 for 7, thus, giving a huge target to India to chase.Although Indias batsmen came out to fend with a bit of the fighting spirit, they were not able to forge reliable partnerships against a bowling attack that was disciplined all through by the visitors.

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Broader Match Context

Shivam Dubes 65 runs off just 23 deliveries was a screaming highlight for India during this chase but, it was too little, too late against a tough New Zealand total. The visitors 50, run victory has made the series score 31 in Indias favour, with only one match left to be played in Thiruvananthapuram on 31 January 2026.

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Dube’s Explosive Knock

One of the most notable moments in Indias innings was Shivam Dubes aggressive batting display that saw him smash 65 runs off just 23 balls including 7 sixes and 3 fours, hitting his fifty on only 15 balls one of the fastest in T20Is for India. His knock gave India hope for the chase and kept the supporters entertained with ferocious hitting, but unfortunately, it was not enough as wickets kept on falling around him.

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New Zealand’s Balanced Performance

Tim Seifert was the main man for the Kiwis innings with a solid knock that helped them to post a challenging total.He did not get the support he deserved from the other batsmen who returned with the bat too low to ignite the Kiwis innings once again in the second innings.

On the bowling side of things, Mitchell Santner was the highlight as he came up with his best figures so far while finishing the game with great spell 3 for 26 and putting pressure on the Indian batsmen continously. Jacob Duffy too played his part by grabbing the wickets of the top two batsmen in the first over itself and thus really putting India under a lot of pressure from the very start of their innings.

Match Impact and Series Status

Result wise the victory shared New Zealand a morale boost after their three consecutive defeats. In addition, India had been particularly dominant in their last match in Guwahati where they recorded an eight, wicket victory over the Kiwis. With the series tally at 3, 1, the fifth and final T20I match will be played at Thiruvananthapuram on January 31, 2026, which will give India the opportunity to have the last say in the game and thereby close the series with a win.

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Opting to field first, India struggled against a disciplined New Zealand bowling attack. The visitors posted 215 for 7, powered by Tim Seifert’s aggressive 50+ score, strong contributions from Devon Conway, and support from Daryl Mitchell, giving them a challenging total to defend on a batting-friendly surface at Visakhapatnam.

Indian Top Order Falters

India’s batting lineup faltered under pressure as several key batters failed to make significant contributions. Abhishek Sharma was dismissed without scoring early, a rare off day that highlighted India’s occasional vulnerability. Sanju Samson, in particular, continued to struggle with form, managing 24 runs before falling to Mitchell Santner as questions around his consistency grew deeper. Observers noted Samson’s ongoing wicketkeeper-batter difficulties, with concerns over his place in future formats emerging amid inconsistent returns.

Despite a bright start from Shivam Dube, who struck a rapid half century featuring powerful strokeplay and more than a few towering hits, India could not sustain the chase. Rinku Singh came closest among middle-order men with 39 runs, but regular dismissals at key moments allowed New Zealand to tighten their grip on the match.

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Bowling Brilliance from New Zealand

New Zealand’s bowler Mitchell Santner was particularly effective, claiming 3 wickets for 26 runs, while Jacob Duffy and Ish Sodhi also chipped in with crucial breakthroughs to derail India’s chase. Their collective effort ensured India never got close to building the partnerships needed to chase down a total above 200.

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The charges brought against Jones are under both the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Anti, Corruption Code and the anti, corruption rules used by the ICC. A major part of the accusations against him is that he was involved in fixing or trying to improperly influence by cheating the matches of the Bim10 tournament, which is a local Barbados T10 competition. Since it is a league under the CWI’s control, it is only natural that some of the charges brought against him make use of the ICC’s anti, corruption Code and refer to international matches.

Details of the Charges

In a statement issued by the ICC, it was revealed that Jones has been accused of five breaches of anti, corruption rules:

• Attempting to fix, contrive or improperly influence match outcomes or conduct in the Bim10 tournament in 2023-24.
• Failing to disclose details of approaches or invitations to engage in corrupt conduct to the relevant authorities.
• Failing or refusing to cooperate with a reasonable investigation led by anti-corruption officials.

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Jones’s Cricketing Career

Aaron Jones, a 31, year, old New York native, is a major figure for USA Cricket. He has played 52 One, Day Internationals (ODIs) and 48 T20 Internationals for his country. Alongside his teammates, Jones contributed to the USA team reaching the Super Eight stage at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, their debut and a landmark in American cricket.

Implications for USA Cricket

Implications for USA CricketThe provisional suspension represents a major blow for USA Cricket as it deprives the team of one of their most seasoned batsmen, at least for the time being, while the anti, corruption case is in progress. If through the disciplinary proceedings Jones is declared guilty, a long, term ban or permanent banishment from professional cricket may be the consequences, thus highlighting the ICC’s firm position against corruption and match, fixing.

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This cap was originally from the first Test series of India as an independent nation, which was also the last season for Bradman at home before his retirement. After the match, Bradman gave the cap himself to Indian cricketer Sriranga Wasudev Sohoni, and the piece stayed in his family for over 75 years without being publicly displayed until it was put up for sale.

A Piece of Cricketing Legacy

The cap has the players’ names, “D. G. Bradman” and “S. W. Sohoni”, along with the year “1947, 48” embroidered below the Australian emblem. This is just one of 11 Bradman, worn baggy green caps known from the time when Test players were given a brand new cap for each series, unlike nowadays where the tradition is a single cap for the whole career.

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Bradmans batting records are simply out of this world: he amassed 6, 996 Test runs with the staggering average of 99. 94 a record that no other player in the history of cricket can claim. As a consequence of his legendary status, anything related to the great man has become a collectors dream.

Lee Hames, the Chief Operating Officer at Lloyds Auctions, stated that the caps significant value at auction was due to it being kept within the same family for a long time and the cap itself being in an outstanding state of preservation. The item was kept out of the public eye until the sale, and it is said that the family members were allowed only for a very short time to see it on rare occasions over the decades.

Record-Setting Sale and Future Display

Record, Setting Sale and Future DisplayThe price for which the cap was sold is a new milestone for Bradman memorabilia. However, a different Bradman cap from his 1928 debut went for AU$450, 000, and Australian spinner Shane Warnes baggy green was sold for more than AU$1 million in 2020 for charity, this one piece is considered as one of the most valuable items related to the greatest cricket hitter ever.

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Bindra was the BCCI President during the first term, 1993 to 1996, of a very crucial period when Indian cricket governance and global stature were being considerably evolved. Besides his role as a cricket administrator, he was a principal player in the development of systems and institutions that gradually took Indian cricket to the age of professionalism and commercialism.

A Legacy Spanning Decades

Throughout his life, Bindra was actively involved in cricket administration for more than forty years during which he was nationally and locally among the honored officials. Besides that, he was also the long, term president of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) between 1978 and 2014, where his passion for the development of cricket and the establishment of proper infrastructure still live on. The PCA Stadium, Mohali was named the I. S. Bindra Stadium in 2015 after him to recognize his huge contribution to the game.

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While he was with the BCCI, Bindra collaborated with the then board presidents N. K. P. Salve and Jagmohan Dalmiya in bidding for the 1987 and 1996 ICC Cricket World Cups to be held in the Indian subcontinent. These were historic moments in cricket, as the tournament was staged outside England for the first time and India was established as a central player in international cricket.

BCCI Tributes and Reflections

BCCI President Mithun Manhas said that Bindra was a visionary administrator whose leadership put India on the map of world cricket. He highlighted Bindras role in creating facilities that still benefit players and administrators today, thus pointing to the profound impact of his stewardship on the games management.

End of an Era

The passing of Inderjit Singh Bindra is the close of a remarkable phase in Indian cricket administration. With his farsightedness, guidance, and unfaltering love for the game, he has radically altered the cricketing colors of the world, leaving an indelible imprint on the legacies that will live on through generations.

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Richie Berrington is the captain of the team, and he will be leading a squad that combines the seasoned players with the fresh talent coming through. This selection was the first significant move by Owen Dawkins, Scotland’s new head coach, who has only recently been appointed.

Key Inclusions and Squad Composition

The Scottish team is loaded with many of the players who have represented the country in the recent international T20 outings, with 11 players from the squad that played the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA being retained. The standout inclusion is Zainullah Ihsan, who has not played for Scotland before, is a fast bowler from Afghanistan, and has only just got his eligibility to represent Scotland. This will be his first time he will be in a World Cup squad. Ihsan is the only player who has not been capped in the squad.

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Scotland’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

• Richie Berrington (c)
• Tom Bruce
• Matthew Cross
• Bradley Currie
• Oliver Davidson
• Chris Greaves
• Zainullah Ihsan
• Michael Jones
• Michael Leask
• Finlay McCreath
• Brandon McMullen
• George Munsey
• Safyaan Sharif
• Mark Watt
• Bradley Wheal

Travelling reserves: Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis
Non-travelling reserves: Mackenzie Jones, Chris McBride, Charlie Tear

Preparation Challenges and Visa Process

Scotland’s participation in the tournament has necessitated a rapid planning and logistical coordination. As the gap between the confirmation and the World Cup commencement was minimal, the team’s management had to focus mainly on obtaining visa approvals and travel arrangements to India and Sri Lanka. Cricket Scotland has indicated that the squad announcement depends on the visa requirements being fulfilled, and the work is continuing to enable the team to travel without any hold, up.

The head coach Dawkins referred to the selection as a whirlwind due to the shortage of time to change the line, up, but he was sure of the squads level and fighting spirit. After playing some warm, up matches before the first game of the tournament, Scotland are now concentrating on their final preparations for their first World Cup game.

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Basit stated that the world of cricket has been politicized to an extreme degree and that the sport itself would be the loser if the two arch, rivals decided to boycott their much, anticipated encounter. He mocked the rationale behind ‘selectively’ waiting for the India, Pakistan match on 15th February to make a point, implying that if there were protests, Pakistan could very well do some short symbolic acts as early as the India match in the Under, 19 World Cup on February 1.

Symbolic Protest Over Forfeit

It is a matter of the black armbands during the India match, according to Basit’s logic, that the team could use as a silent protest instead of a boycott. He explained that in this way, Pakistan would be able to voice their point of view without it turning into a chaotic situation as it would do if a boycott were to be initiated. Besides that, he also stressed on the ripple effect of such decisions like that of Bangladesh’s.

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Broader Controversy and Stakes

The background against which Basit spoke is the drama about Pakistans participation in the T20 World Cup and the controversy that led to the exclusion of Bangladesh from the tournament after they refused to play matches in India. Pakistan has voiced its concern over the alleged double standards, and the question of how to response ethically and politically has been debated in cricketing circles.

Sports commentators have reminded us that if a team decides to protest and refuses to play particularly a game as commercially and culturally important as India vs Pakistan then the consequences could be that they lose the points and also face sanctions from the ICC, which might include them not being able to play future series and players who take part in leagues such as the Pakistan Super League (PSL) could be barred from playing.

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