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IPL 2026: RR Captain Parag Caught Vaping in Dressing Room?

IPL 2026: RR Captain Parag Caught Vaping in Dressing Room?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is facing scrutiny after a video surfaced online appearing to show him using a vape in the dressing room during an IPL match against Punjab Kings. The video has sparked debate due to regulations prohibiting smoking and vaping in stadium areas and India's ban on e-cigarettes.

'Cricket won't suffer if Bangladesh pull out'

'Cricket won't suffer if Bangladesh pull out'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan backed the ICC's decision to keep Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches in India, hailing it as the 'right call'.

Why India Needs A Cultural Shift To Become A Sporting Superpower

Why India Needs A Cultural Shift To Become A Sporting Superpower

Rediff.com20 May 2026

An analysis of the disparities in India's sporting culture, highlighting the challenges faced by non-cricket athletes and the systemic changes needed for India to become a true sporting superpower.

Younis Khan slams PCB's 'excessive' fine on Naseem Shah for social media post

Younis Khan slams PCB's 'excessive' fine on Naseem Shah for social media post

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has expressed his disapproval of the substantial fine imposed on fast bowler Naseem Shah by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his alleged social media comments against a political figure.

ICC Proposes Expansion of World Test Championship to 12 Teams

ICC Proposes Expansion of World Test Championship to 12 Teams

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The ICC is considering expanding the World Test Championship to include Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Ireland, with a proposal to be presented to the Board of Directors.

BCCI announces India A men's series against Australia

BCCI announces India A men's series against Australia

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The India A men's team is set to host Australia A for a shadow tour in September-October, featuring two four-day 'Test' matches and three List A games, as announced by the BCCI. The board also released a comprehensive schedule for men's and women's age-group and pathways teams, including series for the senior women's side.

Salman Ali Agha considers T20 hiatus to focus on ODI World Cup, WTC cycle

Salman Ali Agha considers T20 hiatus to focus on ODI World Cup, WTC cycle

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Pakistan's T20 captain, Salman Ali Agha, is considering taking a break from the format to concentrate on the upcoming ODI World Cup and the ICC World Test Championship cycle.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi To Be Picked For Ireland Tour?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi To Be Picked For Ireland Tour?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

15-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could become the nation's youngest international player with a potential call-up for the Ireland tour.

IPL 2026 Orange Cap race: Abhishek Sharma will have the best chance, says Graeme Smith

IPL 2026 Orange Cap race: Abhishek Sharma will have the best chance, says Graeme Smith

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has backed Abhishek Sharma to finish as the top run-scorer in the ongoing IPL 2026 season ahead of his Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Heinrich Klaasen.

Bangladesh board keeps pushing for T20 World Cup venue change

Bangladesh board keeps pushing for T20 World Cup venue change

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

BCB sends another letter to ICC asking for venue change for its T20WC games

A sad moment in cricket: Players' body on Bangladesh T20 WC exit

A sad moment in cricket: Players' body on Bangladesh T20 WC exit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Cricket's players' body labels Bangladesh's T20 World Cup withdrawal a sad moment, warning divisions could hurt the game's future.

IPL 2026: LSG's batting inconsistency led to early exit, admits Tom Moody

IPL 2026: LSG's batting inconsistency led to early exit, admits Tom Moody

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Lucknow Super Giants' global director of cricket, Tom Moody, attributes the team's IPL exit to inconsistent batting performances, particularly in the middle order. Jamie Overton of CSK credits his success to simple execution and praises the team environment.

IPL Watch-Time Surges On Digital Platforms, TV Viewership Strong

IPL Watch-Time Surges On Digital Platforms, TV Viewership Strong

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a significant increase in digital watch-time and strong TV viewership, according to broadcasters. Digital watch-time is up by seven per cent, and TV viewership is on track to reach 500 million.

Gillespie back in Pakistan cricket as coach of PSL franchise

Gillespie back in Pakistan cricket as coach of PSL franchise

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Australia's former pacer will be back in Pakistan cricket as head coach of Pakistan Super League's new franchise, Kingsmen Hyderabad, after parting ways with PCB in late 2024 following a stint with the national men's team.

T20 World Cup: Every India-Pakistan Game Means More Than Just Cricket

T20 World Cup: Every India-Pakistan Game Means More Than Just Cricket

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Beyond the boundaries drawn on maps, beyond the noise of rivalry, beyond wins and losses, friendship has found a way to endure, to grow, and to quietly prove that some connections are stronger than borders.

Misbah's PSL Role as Consultant Raises Conflict of Interest Questions

Misbah's PSL Role as Consultant Raises Conflict of Interest Questions

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board's policy regarding employees working with Pakistan Super League franchises is under scrutiny after Misbah ul Haq confirmed his role as a consultant with Peshawar Zalmi, despite being a national selector and batting consultant with the PCB.

Adelaide Oval Eyes Historic IPL Match

Adelaide Oval Eyes Historic IPL Match

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Adelaide Oval is exploring the possibility of hosting a regular-season Indian Premier League match as early as March next year.

Playing cricket at home is bigger than World Cup: Rashid's Kabul dream

Playing cricket at home is bigger than World Cup: Rashid's Kabul dream

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Rashid Khan expresses his dream of hosting an international cricket match in Afghanistan, highlighting the challenges faced due to the country's situation and the lack of a strong domestic cricket system.

IPL 2026: KKR's Kartik Tyagi reveals changes made to overcome injury struggles

IPL 2026: KKR's Kartik Tyagi reveals changes made to overcome injury struggles

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Kartik Tyagi discusses the changes he made to his run-up and approach to overcome recurring shin splints and return to playing cricket in the IPL.

'Wherever Cricket Is Played In The World, Indian Audiences, Indian Sponsors, Indian Corporate Houses Provide Funding, Make It A Success'

'Wherever Cricket Is Played In The World, Indian Audiences, Indian Sponsors, Indian Corporate Houses Provide Funding, Make It A Success'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Inderjit Bindra, who raised Indian cricket on the world stage in the 1990s and early years of this century, passed into the ages on Sunday. 26 years ago, Mr Bindra spoke at length to Rediff about his vision for Indian cricket, an interview which we republish in his memory.

Why Agarkar Will Continue As India's Chief Selector...

Why Agarkar Will Continue As India's Chief Selector...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Ajit Agarkar will continue as chairman of the senior selection committee after the BCCI decided to renew his contract for one more year, keeping an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Sri Lanka T20 captain Dasun Shanaka banned from Pakistan Super League

Sri Lanka T20 captain Dasun Shanaka banned from Pakistan Super League

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for one year after he joined the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Blessing Muzarabani has also been banned for two years.

BCCI issues show-cause notice to RR manager Romi Bhinder

BCCI issues show-cause notice to RR manager Romi Bhinder

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals' team manager Romi Bhinder has been issued a show-cause notice by the Board of Control for Cricket in India after television cameras caught him using a mobile phone in the team's dugout.

New Zealand backs NZ20 league, pushes for women's inclusion

New Zealand backs NZ20 league, pushes for women's inclusion

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

New Zealand Cricket backs the proposed NZ20 private league to replace Super Smash, with a 2027 launch in sight and a strong push to include the women's game.

Pakistan's players won't be fined for T20 World Cup exit: PCB

Pakistan's players won't be fined for T20 World Cup exit: PCB

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has denied reports that it fined members of its T20 World Cup squad for failing to reach the semi-finals of the tournament.

'Petrol Shortage League'? PSL Sparks Meme Fest

'Petrol Shortage League'? PSL Sparks Meme Fest

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board is adapting the 2026 Pakistan Super League due to a fuel shortage, with matches played without fans and at only two venues.

T20 World Cup: 'If Pakistan cricket can survive without playing India, they can sustain'

T20 World Cup: 'If Pakistan cricket can survive without playing India, they can sustain'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Pakistan have somehow survived the financial loss of not being able to play India bilaterally for two decades now, said former ICC Head of Communications Sami-ul-Hasan Burney.

Pakistan hand Sarfaraz Ahmed big coaching role

Pakistan hand Sarfaraz Ahmed big coaching role

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Pakistan's cricket board has appointed former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed as the head coach of their Test team for the upcoming two-match series in Bangladesh, succeeding Jason Gillespie.

IPL 2026: 'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could become a proper superstar'

IPL 2026: 'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could become a proper superstar'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Former South African captain Graeme Smith discusses the Indian Premier League's impact on global cricket, highlighting its role in discovering young talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and shaping T20 leagues worldwide.

Bangladesh Cricket Board hires Marshall to tackle match-fixing

Bangladesh Cricket Board hires Marshall to tackle match-fixing

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has roped in Alex Marshall, former head of ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit, to "enhance its reputation" after being rocked by numerous episodes of fixing in recent years.

Big update on Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh return

Big update on Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh return

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board's chairman of selectors, Habibul Bashar, expresses his desire for veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to return to the national team and play until at least the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Fakhar Zaman Banned for Two PSL Matches Over Ball Tampering

Fakhar Zaman Banned for Two PSL Matches Over Ball Tampering

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been suspended for two Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches after being found guilty of breaching the code of conduct related to changing the condition of the ball during a match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings.

'We Will Take Action': PCB Chairman Naqvi Vows Action Against Players Quitting PSL For IPL

'We Will Take Action': PCB Chairman Naqvi Vows Action Against Players Quitting PSL For IPL

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stated that the board will take action against players who withdraw from PSL at the last minute to join IPL.

US Group Claims Unfairness In Rajasthan Royals Ownership Bid

US Group Claims Unfairness In Rajasthan Royals Ownership Bid

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A US-based consortium led by Kal Somani has expressed disappointment and alleged an unfair bidding process after losing the Rajasthan Royals ownership bid to Lakshmi Mittal's group.

'If you're out, you're out': Bairstow blasts ECB

'If you're out, you're out': Bairstow blasts ECB

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Jonny Bairstow supports Liam Livingstone's criticism of the England cricket hierarchy's level of care for players, highlighting concerns about the system's support for those outside the core group and the need to rebuild connections with county cricket.

Will Smith, Warner Travel for PSL Despite Risks?

Will Smith, Warner Travel for PSL Despite Risks?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board remains confident about the participation of Australian players in the upcoming Pakistan Super League, despite ongoing regional tensions and security concerns, particularly near the Afghanistan border.

Middle East conflict: ICC's finance committee discussions to be held virtually

Middle East conflict: ICC's finance committee discussions to be held virtually

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has cancelled its Board and committee meetings due to the ongoing military conflict in West Asia, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo on Tuesday.

What makes Virat Kohli special? Gujarat Titans assistant coach explains

What makes Virat Kohli special? Gujarat Titans assistant coach explains

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Gujarat Titans assistant coach Vijay Dahiya praises Virat Kohli's relentless drive and hunger to improve, highlighting his energy, awareness, and ability to control the game during RCB's recent win against GT in the Indian Premier League.

Why Krunal Pandya Bowled A Bouncer To Hardik

Why Krunal Pandya Bowled A Bouncer To Hardik

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Krunal Pandya said he does not prepare too much with his surprise bouncer -- one that batters tend to leave alone.

PSL: PCB tightens security protocols after Lahore hotel incident

PSL: PCB tightens security protocols after Lahore hotel incident

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

PCB enforces strict new security rules for PSL teams after a hotel breach in Lahore, mandating prior approval for family visits and warning against violations.