'It's for league in England, this is franchise's own decision: Rajeev Shukla on Sunrisers Leeds signing Pakistan spinner in The Hundred

IANS | March 13, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla has clarified that the Indian cricket governing body has no say in the acquisition of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by franchise Sunrisers Leeds in the Hundred Auction, saying the move pertains to an overseas league and not the Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2026: 'Chennai wicket will suit Samson's game,' says Piyush Chawla

IANS | March 13, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla feels that Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) home ground MA Chidambaram Stadium's pitch will suit the batting style of Sanju Samson, who is gearing up for his first season with the five-time champions.

'CSK is incomplete without Dhoni, this season might be his last': Pathan

IANS | March 13, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) could mark the final appearance of legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni in the yellow jersey for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

'Let's take whatever we can to create something this season...': LSG skipper Pant's pep talk to new faces in squad for IPL 2026

IANS | March 13, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant shared a pep talk with the new joinees in the franchise ahead of the IPL 2026, saying that "let's take whatever we can from all these gentlemen here and try to build something for this season."

The governing body is FIFA, not any individual country: Iran fires back at Trump for suggesting it should skip WC 'for safety'

IANS | March 13, 2026 12:15 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Iran national football team responded sharply to American President Donald Trump for advising their soccer team not to participate in the World Cup for "their own life and safety", stating that "no country can prevent them from participating in the World Cup, which is organised by FIFA, not by any "single nation."

'This trophy belongs to every Indian, we exist because of your support & blessings: SKY

IANS | March 13, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans across the country after India’s triumphant campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, dedicating the title to millions of supporters who stood beside the team throughout the tournament.

New Zealand assistant coaches Ronchi, Oram granted leave for PSL stint

IANS | March 13, 2026 11:34 AM

Auckland, March 13 (IANS) Assistant coaches Luke Ronchi and Jacob Oram have been granted leave by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) to take up coaching roles with Islamabad United in the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, which begins later this month.

Rajasthan Royals to begin pre-season training camp in Jaipur from March 17

IANS | March 13, 2026 11:16 AM

Jaipur, March 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals will commence their first pre-season training camp in Jaipur from March 17 for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season.

WI name unchanged squad for women's T20Is against Australia

IANS | March 13, 2026 10:15 AM

St. John's (Antigua), March 13 (IANS) Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced women’s squad for the T20I series against Australia, set to take place from March 19–23 at Arnos Vale Cricket Ground in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

'Shame on you SRH': Fans react after Kavya Maran's Sunrisers Leeds sign Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred

IANS | March 12, 2026 10:24 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) After Kavya Maran's franchise Sunrisers Leeds bought Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed for 190,000 pounds (Rs 2.3 crore) on Thursday in the inaugural men’s Hundred auction, the decision drew backlash from many Indian supporters on social media.

Cricket

'It's for league in England, this is franchise's own decision: Rajeev Shukla on Sunrisers Leeds signing Pakistan spinner in The Hundred

IPL 2026: 'Chennai wicket will suit Samson's game,' says Piyush Chawla

'CSK is incomplete without Dhoni, this season might be his last': Pathan

'Let's take whatever we can to create something this season...': LSG skipper Pant's pep talk to new faces in squad for IPL 2026

The governing body is FIFA, not any individual country: Iran fires back at Trump for suggesting it should skip WC 'for safety'

'This trophy belongs to every Indian, we exist because of your support & blessings: SKY

New Zealand assistant coaches Ronchi, Oram granted leave for PSL stint

Rajasthan Royals to begin pre-season training camp in Jaipur from March 17

WI name unchanged squad for women's T20Is against Australia

'Shame on you SRH': Fans react after Kavya Maran's Sunrisers Leeds sign Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred

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