Chennai Super Kings will need to improve significantly in all departments of the game to trouble a potent Punjab Kings in their first home game of the Indian Premier League. It was a uninspiring start for CSK in their opener against Rajasthan Royals.
A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group emerged the lead bidder to acquire IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a whopping Aditya Birla Group-Led Consortium Acquire IPL Champions RCB for Rs Rs 16,660 crore.
Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya responds to criticism of his investment in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after the franchise was sold for nearly USD 2 billion.
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan praised outgoing head coach Jonathan Trott for his significant contribution to the team's progress and elevated standards. Khan also discussed the team's future and the upcoming World Cup.
Sunil Gavaskar mocks Pakistan's boycott of the India match, predicts a U-turn and warns of ICC action.
T20WC Boycott: Broadcasters may move court against PCB
Bangladesh will not play their T20 World Cup matches in India after Mustafizur Rahman was released by Kolkata Knight Riders amid growing tensions between the countries, Bangladesh's sports adviser Asif Nazrul said on Sunday.
'India-Pakistan match, if it does not happen, no big deal. Honestly, for a long time now, the actual game has never lived up to the hype and the drama we built up before the match.'
Yet to receive any response from ICC: BCB chief Bulbul
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag emphasises the importance of allowing young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to develop without undue pressure, while coach Kumar Sangakkara focuses on the team's flexibility and depth for the upcoming IPL season.
Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha remained noncommittal on whether their teams will shake hands before or after their T20 World Cup clash.
Bangladesh's exclusion from the T20 World Cup highlights how regional politics are increasingly influencing cricket in the Indian sub-continent.
Bangladesh ask ICC to swap group with Ireland, relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka
Tim David, Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal went ballistic with marauding knocks while bowlers came up with a clinical showing as Royal Challengers Bengaluru trounced Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs.
A lesson to be learned from this incident is participation in an event is the real exhibition of power, and winning matches elevates its credibility, observes K R Nayar.
Despite Pakistan's government boycotting the men's T20 World Cup match against India, no directive has been issued to the Pakistan Women's A team ahead of their Rising Stars Asia Cup clash with India in Bangkok.
Bangladesh's Cricketers' Welfare Association (CWAB) president Mohammad Mithun has said that he has received death threats for taking a stand for the players.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried off from last season with dominating performances in their opening two games of IPL 2026.
Cooper Connolly was named Player of the Match after an unbeaten 72 on debut powered Punjab Kings to a tense three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 opener.
Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish Rasooli slammed half-centuries as Afghanistan outclassed West Indies by 38 runs in the first T20 International in Dubai on Monday.
'This measure aims to manage workload and ensure peak performance for national duties.'
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday wished former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on his 67th birthday.
Kolkata Knight Riders face a setback as India seamer Akash Deep is ruled out of IPL 2024 due to a back injury, adding to their growing list of injured fast bowlers.
Sunday's team announcement followed reports that the Bangladesh Cricket Board is seeking to move their World Cup matches out of India.
Pakistan has deployed army and paramilitary forces to protect Sri Lanka's cricket team after a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad raised security concerns during their ongoing tour, the interior minister said on Thursday.
Bangladesh's local media reported on Wednesday, quoting sources in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that Ridhima was axed from the BPL.
R Praggnanandhaa leads a fearless new generation at the Candidates 2026 as veterans face a shifting chess landscape ahead of a world title clash.
DBS Bank India has launched a direct tax payment facility after authorisation from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Utkarsh Small Finance Bank partners with Mumbai Indians as banking partner for T20 League 2026.
The ICC stood firm on not changing the original schedule, in which Bangladesh is in Group C with Italy, New Zealand, the West Indies and Nepal.
Bangladesh refused to send its national cricket team for the T20 World Cup in India, effectively paving the way for Scotland to take its place in the tournament roster after the ICC dismissed the country's demand for a change of venue.
ICC rejects BCB request, Bangladesh matches to be played in India as schedule
Bangladesh's appeal to the ICC Dispute Resolution Committee against hosting T20 World Cup matches in India cannot be heard under ICC rules, with Scotland kept on standby as a possible replacement team.
The ICC has reportedly threatened Pakistan Cricket Board with tough penalties including sanctions and suspension of bilateral series if it also pulls out of the upcoming T20 World Cup in support of Bangladesh.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday defended its media manager filming a meeting between match referee Andy Pycroft and team officials ahead of their Asia Cup game against the UAE, maintaining that the action was within ICC protocols.
Former Australia speedster Brett Lee would love to see India and Pakistan clashing in a T20 World Cup blockbuster in Colombo on February 15.
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has highlighted the importance of team bonding, communication, and clear objectives as the franchise prepares for IPL 2026.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed excitement ahead of the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the tournament always brings energy, passion and unpredictable results.
Shivam Dube, fresh from his T20 World Cup victory, travelled by train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai to be with his family, avoiding fully booked flights and potential fan frenzy.
Ajmal said that if the ICC cannot take "unbiased and principled decisions in the overall interest of world cricket", it should shut down its operations.
Australia linking cricket with politics against spirit of game: Afghan chief selector Asadullah
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