Brazil’s Laura Cardoso scripts history, picks 9-wicket haul in a T20I

IANS | April 9, 2026 6:34 PM

Gaborone, April 9 (IANS) Brazil’s Laura Cardoso produced a historic bowling performance to rewrite the record books in T20I cricket, registering the best figures ever in the format during the BCA Kalahari Women's T20I Tournament 2026. The Brazilian skipper returned extraordinary figures of 9/4 in just three overs against Lesotho, becoming the first player across men’s and women’s T20Is to claim nine wickets in a single innings.

IPL 2026: Rashid was right on the money from first ball, dismissal of Rizvi was impressive, says Chawla

IANS | April 9, 2026 6:21 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla hailed Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan’s precision and deception on his way to bagging figures of 3-17 for the Gujarat Titans in their one-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, adding that his dismissal of Sameer Rizvi was a standout one.

IPL 2026: Responsibility was on Miller; that indecision cost Delhi Capitals a couple of points, says Bangar

IANS | April 9, 2026 6:14 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Gujarat Titans edged past Delhi Capitals by one run in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash and former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar felt David Miller’s hesitation in the back end of the chase proved to be decisive, insisting that the responsibility was on the veteran batter and that indecision from him cost DC crucial points.

IPL 2026: When and where to watch RR vs RCB match, know details

IANS | April 9, 2026 5:51 PM

Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) Two in-form teams - Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru - will square off in the 16th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium (ACA Stadium) in Guwahati on Friday, with one team poised to apply brakes on the other team’s winning streak.

IPL 2026: Iyer said some nice words about me, and I'm very thankful for that, says Connolly

IANS | April 9, 2026 5:29 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Regarded as one of the most fearless young batting prodigies in the Punjab Kings (PBKS) set-up, Australia batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly on Thursday said he is ‘very thankful’ for the glowing endorsement received from skipper Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting following his explosive start to the season.

'Not a coach, but like an elder brother': Prabhsimran opens up on his bond with Yuvraj

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Behind the steady rise of Punjab Kings wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh has been the useful mentorship of Yuvraj Singh, who has weathered the highest pressures of international cricket for more than a decade.

IPL 2026: Unselfish approach and off-field bond are key to partnership with Priyansh, says Prabhsimran

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh has attributed his successful opening partnership with Priyansh Arya to an unselfish tactical approach and a deep-rooted personal bond that extends beyond the cricket field.

'Hadn't really comprehended,’ says Lauren Bell on spearheading England's pace attack

IANS | April 9, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) England pacer Lauren Bell has admitted she is still coming to terms with leading the team’s fast-bowling unit, saying she “hadn't really comprehended” stepping into a role once occupied by some of the country’s most iconic seamers.

'They deserve fair compensation': Tamim Iqbal-led BCB announces pay hike for men & women domestic players

IANS | April 9, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Former captain and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Tamim Iqbal reflected on the decision to substantially increase domestic match fees and salaries of men and women cricketers, saying players had long been “highly underpaid” and warranted better financial acknowledgement.

'Keep these things to yourself': Babar Azam fumes at reporter over Kohli comparison in PSL

IANS | April 9, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Babar Azam found himself at the centre of a heated moment off the field after dismissing comparisons with Virat Kohli during a post-match press conference in the Pakistan Super League 2026.

Cricket

Brazil’s Laura Cardoso scripts history, picks 9-wicket haul in a T20I

IPL 2026: Rashid was right on the money from first ball, dismissal of Rizvi was impressive, says Chawla

IPL 2026: Responsibility was on Miller; that indecision cost Delhi Capitals a couple of points, says Bangar

IPL 2026: When and where to watch RR vs RCB match, know details

IPL 2026: Iyer said some nice words about me, and I'm very thankful for that, says Connolly

'Not a coach, but like an elder brother': Prabhsimran opens up on his bond with Yuvraj

IPL 2026: Unselfish approach and off-field bond are key to partnership with Priyansh, says Prabhsimran

'Hadn't really comprehended,’ says Lauren Bell on spearheading England's pace attack

'They deserve fair compensation': Tamim Iqbal-led BCB announces pay hike for men & women domestic players

'Keep these things to yourself': Babar Azam fumes at reporter over Kohli comparison in PSL

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