BCB grants one-day NOC extension to Shoriful, Nahid for PSL

IANS | April 12, 2026 5:56 PM

Dhaka, April 12 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has granted a one-day extension to the No Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued to pacers Shoriful Islam and Nahid Rana, allowing them to continue their participation in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Pathirana clears fitness test, granted NOC from SLC to join KKR: Report

IANS | April 12, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have received a big boost ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, as pacer Matheesha Pathirana has reportedly cleared the fitness test and been granted the no-objection certificate from the Sri Lankan board to travel to India and link up with his team, KKR.

IPL 2026: The monkey is off Samson’s back after this hundred, says Raina

IANS | April 12, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Former India and Chennai Super Kings batter Suresh Raina believes Sanju Samson’s match-winning century against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 has effectively removed the burden of expectation from the shoulders of the wicketkeeper-batter and silenced his critics.