Cricket Australia’s high-performance team and the BBL have negotiated player availability, allowing Steven Smith to play three BBL games before the Sri Lanka tour, while Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja are limited to one match each. Travis Head and Australia’s bowlers will rest before the overseas tour, with Alex Carey, Sam Konstas, Beau Webster, Mitchell Marsh, and Jhye Richardson cleared to play in the BBL. The touring party for Sri Lanka is set to depart on January 19 or 20, with Glenn Maxwell possibly included, and selectors considering the 2027 tour of India when shaping the squad.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru may have to move their IPL 2026 home games away from Chinnaswamy Stadium following a tragic stampede outside the venue that resulted in 11 fatalities. The Karnataka government has initiated criminal cases against RCB and KSCA for negligence during IPL 2025 celebrations, leading to the stadium being deemed "unfit for large-scale events." This development could impact RCB's title defense next season as they may not be able to play in front of their home fans in Bengaluru. Full Article
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