IPL 2026: 'The beginning of the road to redemption,' says Pujara on Shami's spell vs DC

IANS | April 2, 2026 5:19 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara believes that India's star and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bowler Mohammed Shami has begun his road to redemption after a brilliant spell in LSG's campaign opener in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC) played at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday.

Tom Smith joins England as assistant coach ahead of Women's T20 World Cup

IANS | April 2, 2026 4:46 PM

London, April 2 (IANS) England Women's cricket team has appointed Tom Smith as their new assistant coach ahead of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which will begin on June 12. The former left-arm spinner has taken nearly 400 wickets across all formats during his professional playing career for Sussex, Surrey, Middlesex, and Gloucestershire.

IPL 2026: 'Bowlers get confused when we bat together,' says Jitesh on pairing with Shepherd

IANS | April 2, 2026 4:12 PM

Bengaluru, April 2 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finishers Jitesh Sharma and Romario Shepherd spoke about their on-field chemistry, highlighting how their contrasting styles make them a challenging pair for bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they gear up for their second match to be played against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.

LSG's story this season is far from written: Sanjiv Goenka after team's loss to DC

IANS | April 2, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) After Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) went down by six wickets against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in their opening IPL 2026 encounter, franchise owner Sanjiv Goenkar rallied behind the team and the captain Rishabh Pant to bounce back in style, saying the team's story this season is "far from written."

With LSG, there is no identity within the team: Abhinav Mukund

IANS | April 2, 2026 11:11 AM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Former India batter Abhinav Mukund has raised serious concerns over the lack of identity and balance in Lucknow Super Giants following their clash against Delhi Capitals, offering a sharp critique of the team’s composition and approach.