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Pakistan Cricket Board Reassures on Overseas Players' PSL Travel Plans Despite Regional Conflicts

Pakistan Cricket Board Reassures on Overseas Players' PSL Travel Plans Despite Regional Conflicts

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed concerns regarding the travel plans of overseas players for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) despite ongoing regional tensions. The 11th edition of the PSL is set to begin on March 26 and will feature an increased number of foreign players, particularly from Australia.

Akash Singh delivers statement performance as LSG derail CSK playoff push

Akash Singh delivers statement performance as LSG derail CSK playoff push

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Lucknow Super Giants pacer Akash Singh produced a match-turning spell of 3 for 26 against CSK in IPL 2026, removing Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson and Urvil Patel with aggressive pace and discipline.

Four arrested over attack on TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee

Four arrested over attack on TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Police in West Bengal have arrested four people for allegedly attacking Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee during his visit to Sonarpur. The arrests followed an incident where Banerjee's convoy was pelted with stones and eggs, leading to a chaotic situation. Banerjee, who was visiting victims of post-poll violence, claimed BJP activists were trying to kill him. The incident has sparked political reactions, with the Trinamool Congress blaming the BJP, while the BJP denies involvement.

IPL 2026: Dhoni misses CSK's final home game vs SRH with thumb injury

IPL 2026: Dhoni misses CSK's final home game vs SRH with thumb injury

Rediff.com18 May 2026

In a crushing blow for Chennai Super Kings fans, former captain Mahendra Singh has been ruled out of the team's final home game of the IPL 2026 season against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk on Monday.

Shakib Al Hasan laments Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 'blunder'

Shakib Al Hasan laments Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 'blunder'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Former captain Shakib Al Hasan has criticised Bangladesh's absence from the T20 World Cup in India, calling it a 'blunder'. He also expressed hope that bilateral cricket ties could improve with future series.

Bihar's Shubham Kumar Tops JEE Advanced

Bihar's Shubham Kumar Tops JEE Advanced

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Shubham Kumar from the IIT-Delhi zone has secured an All India Rank (AIR) in the IIT-JEE Advanced 2026 results declared by IIT-Roorkee.

Why Hardik Pandya May Leave Mumbai Indians

Why Hardik Pandya May Leave Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Under-fire Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya, reportedly mentally stressed and exhausted, is considering leaving the franchise after a disastrous IPL season.

Financial chaos in PSL? PCB faces big crisis

Financial chaos in PSL? PCB faces big crisis

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated a strong campaign to recover billions in dues from defaulting franchises, broadcast, and business partners to improve its financial standing.

KL Rahul joins Kohli in historic IPL milestone list

KL Rahul joins Kohli in historic IPL milestone list

Rediff.com18 May 2026

KL Rahul reached his 50th fifty-plus score in the IPL and his eighth 500-run season, contributing significantly to Delhi Capitals' win against Rajasthan Royals and keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Faf, Jonty, Klaasen buy team in new T20 league

Faf, Jonty, Klaasen buy team in new T20 league

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Faf du Plessis, Jonty Rhodes, and Heinrich Klaasen have invested in the Rotterdam franchise in the European T20 Premier League, with du Plessis also leading the team.

Why IPL Banned Smart Sunglasses For Players, Officials

Why IPL Banned Smart Sunglasses For Players, Officials

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit has banned the use of smart sunglasses by players and match officials in the ongoing IPL due to security concerns and advanced communication features.

Udupi Police Crack Down on Cricket Betting Racket After Near-Fatal Encounters

Udupi Police Crack Down on Cricket Betting Racket After Near-Fatal Encounters

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Five individuals have been arrested in Udupi, Karnataka, for allegedly attempting to run over police officers and for their suspected involvement in an organised cricket betting racket. The arrests followed two separate incidents in Karkala and Shirva.

India Women Beat England In T20I Series Opener

India Women Beat England In T20I Series Opener

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia scored half-centuries, and debutant Nandani Sharma impressed with the ball as India defeated England by 38 runs in the first T20I.

IPL 2026: Kaif exposes big weakness in RCB captain Patidar

IPL 2026: Kaif exposes big weakness in RCB captain Patidar

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif has pointed out Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar's struggles with short balls in the ongoing IPL, suggesting he needs to work on his technique.

KKR Fields Varun Chakravarthy Despite Fractured Foot

KKR Fields Varun Chakravarthy Despite Fractured Foot

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Varun Chakravarthy's participation in an IPL match despite a hairline fracture has sparked debate about the prioritisation of club cricket over national team commitments, raising concerns within the BCCI.

IPL 2026: Karnataka's Macneil Noronha joins CSK as injury replacement for Ramakrishna Ghosh

IPL 2026: Karnataka's Macneil Noronha joins CSK as injury replacement for Ramakrishna Ghosh

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings have signed Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Noronha as a replacement for the injured Ramakrishna Ghosh for the remainder of the IPL season.

Why Rachin Ravindra suddenly left KKR mid-season

Why Rachin Ravindra suddenly left KKR mid-season

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders confirm Rachin Ravindra's departure to prepare for New Zealand's Test tour of England, impacting KKR's squad balance in a crucial phase of the IPL season.

IPL 2026, GT vs CSK: Gill-Sudharsan record stand propels GT to massive win over CSK

IPL 2026, GT vs CSK: Gill-Sudharsan record stand propels GT to massive win over CSK

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings were eliminated from the race for the IPL 2026 playoffs after suffering a humiliating 89-run defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Bumrah Retains No 1 Spot In ICC Test Rankings

Bumrah Retains No 1 Spot In ICC Test Rankings

Rediff.com13 May 2026

India's Jasprit Bumrah remains the top-ranked Test bowler in the latest ICC rankings, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill hold spots in the top 10 among batsmen.

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: A Kid Out Of Control

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: A Kid Out Of Control

Rediff.com21 May 2026

He upsets bowlers, unsettles the opponent captain's plans, and destroys their hopes of winning the match.

IPL 2026: Aussie Players Exempt From Pakistan ODI Series

IPL 2026: Aussie Players Exempt From Pakistan ODI Series

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Cricket Australia has confirmed that its players participating in the IPL 2026 will be allowed to fulfil their commitments, granting them exemption from the ODI series against Pakistan.

Ahmedabad To Host IPL Final On May 31

Ahmedabad To Host IPL Final On May 31

Rediff.com6 May 2026

IPL final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad; Dharamsala will host Qualifier 1, as announced by the BCCI.

IPL 2026: Why Is BCCI Worried About Honey Traps?

IPL 2026: Why Is BCCI Worried About Honey Traps?

Rediff.com11 May 2026

In the IPL, losing your wicket is forgivable; but losing your integrity isn't, asserts K R Nayar.

IPL 2026: Watching Virat Kohli, you understand art of chasing, says RCB's Jacob Bethell

IPL 2026: Watching Virat Kohli, you understand art of chasing, says RCB's Jacob Bethell

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Bethell highlighted the influence of senior players like Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Dinesh Karthik. He said the tournament demands a high-tempo approach, where players must be aggressive and fearless.

IPL 2026: Batters innovate, bowlers adapt: Can the yorker survive T20's new reality?

IPL 2026: Batters innovate, bowlers adapt: Can the yorker survive T20's new reality?

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Experts debate the relevance of the yorker in modern T20 cricket, where high scores and innovative batting techniques challenge its effectiveness. While the yorker remains a valuable weapon, its execution demands greater precision and courage in today's batter-dominated game.

IPL 2026: Rabada ready for fearless Sooryavanshi challenge in Qualifier 2

IPL 2026: Rabada ready for fearless Sooryavanshi challenge in Qualifier 2

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The in-form Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be up against a formidable Gujarat Titans bowling line-up in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 on Friday.

Gujarat Titans' Fielding Errors Prove Costly Against KKR

Gujarat Titans' Fielding Errors Prove Costly Against KKR

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel admitted their sloppy catching proved costly as they dropped as many as four catches, including two chances of Finn Allen, who made them pay with a blistering 35-ball 93 in a 29-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders.

India women target another World Cup title

India women target another World Cup title

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues discusses the team's motivation and preparation for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, highlighting the importance of consistent training and the emergence of key players like Nandani. The team aims to build on their previous success and overcome challenges, including the absence of injured player Amanjot.

KKR reveal why Varun missed crucial RCB clash

KKR reveal why Varun missed crucial RCB clash

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach Abhishek Nayar said the team missed the combination of spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine in their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Chakravarthy absent due to a niggle. Nayar also acknowledged that dropping Virat Kohli's catch early in his innings proved costly.

IPL 2026 Preview: Injury-Hit Chennai Super Kings Target Top-4 Spot

IPL 2026 Preview: Injury-Hit Chennai Super Kings Target Top-4 Spot

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings, still in the hunt for a play-off berth, will look to continue their recent resilient run when they take on the already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2026 match on Friday.

IPL 2026: Rabada reveals winning formula behind SRH demolition

IPL 2026: Rabada reveals winning formula behind SRH demolition

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Kagiso Rabada attributes Gujarat Titans' dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad to disciplined Test-match bowling, emphasising patience and simplicity.

Solanki hails Holder's all-round brilliance in GT win

Solanki hails Holder's all-round brilliance in GT win

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Gujarat Titans Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki praises Jason Holder's all-round performance and experience after his Player of the Match display against RCB.

How Renuka Singh Thakur Is Planning To Get Back The 'Swing'

How Renuka Singh Thakur Is Planning To Get Back The 'Swing'

Rediff.com14 May 2026

India's Renuka Singh Thakur is working to rediscover her swing bowling after a challenging tour of South Africa. She is studying old videos and focusing on fitness and skills at a training camp in Bengaluru ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup.

'Lucky To Have Shared Dressing Room With Sachin'

'Lucky To Have Shared Dressing Room With Sachin'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

'I was able to witness why he was successful. His dedication and discipline are what made him the greatest to have played the game.'

KL Rahul eyes IPL glory, inspired by MS Dhoni's success

KL Rahul eyes IPL glory, inspired by MS Dhoni's success

Rediff.com1 May 2026

KL Rahul prioritises team success and IPL titles over personal milestones, aiming to emulate MS Dhoni's trophy haul. He also acknowledges the fearless approach of India's new-generation batters in T20 cricket.

Kohli's advice to DPS students: 'Be honest with your dreams, commit to them'

Kohli's advice to DPS students: 'Be honest with your dreams, commit to them'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Virat Kohli inspired students at Delhi Public School RK Puram, urging them to respect teachers, stay honest to their dreams and pursue goals with commitment while reflecting on his own cricketing journey.

Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences: Zee CEO

Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences: Zee CEO

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

"Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences": Zee CEO Punit Goenka after securing FIFA broadcasting rights till 2034

IPL 2026: Chris Gayle calls Sooryavanshi a new six machine

IPL 2026: Chris Gayle calls Sooryavanshi "a new six machine"

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Chris Gayle praised Rajasthan Royals teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the 15-year-old produced another breathtaking display in the IPL Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Abhishek Sharma Leads IPL 2026 MVPI

Abhishek Sharma Leads IPL 2026 MVPI

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the IPL 2026 MVPI table, highlighting a worrying trend where batters overwhelmingly dominate the top positions and only one bowler features in the top 20. Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 54.

India not a dominant force in white-ball cricket: Gambhir

India not a dominant force in white-ball cricket: Gambhir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

'Because in white-ball cricket, we've lost two out of the last three series in the one-day format. If it was an era, we wouldn't have lost two series.'