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‘It’s only a frikkin game’: Akram urges fans to put India-Pakistan rivalry in perspective

IANS | September 3, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Pakistan great Wasim Akram has called on cricket fans to view India-Pakistan contests as sporting occasions rather than carry the emotions of past conflicts into the rivalry, while also opening up about his long-standing association with former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan and his occasional disagreements with the latter’s social media activity.

Sri Lanka face USD 20 mn loss after Women's Champions Trophy shifts to India: Report

IANS | September 3, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Sri Lanka are reportedly set to suffer an estimated loss of at least USD 20 million after the International Cricket Council formally stripped the country of hosting rights for the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy, with India confirmed as the new venue for the six-team tournament in February 2027.

Shreyas, Gill, Gambhir arrive at BCCI HQ for crucial review meeting

IANS | September 3, 2026 12:10 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) India’s T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill, national head coach Gautam Gambhir, and Centre of Excellence (CoE) chief VVS Laxman arrived here at BCCI Headquarters on Thursday for the critical review meeting.

The way TNPL has grown over the years is immense: Shahrukh Khan (ld)

IANS | September 3, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Cricketer Shahrukh Khan believes the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) has played a major role in the growth of cricket in the state, providing a platform for young players to showcase their talent and a pathway towards the Indian Premier League.

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