IPL 2026: 'Jaiswal's biggest strength is self-belief,' says Rathour after RR beat MI

IANS | April 8, 2026 12:26 PM

Guwahati, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) lead assistant coach Vikram Rathour heaped praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal after his unbeaten 77 powered the side to a convincing win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026 and said the opener has shown again and again that if "he believes that he can do something, he’ll achieve that."

IPL 2026: Pandya blames bowlers for MI defeat in rain-shortened match vs RR

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:29 AM

Guwahati, April 8 (IANS) Back at the helm after missing one match, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya blames his bowlers for allowing Rajasthan Royals openers to prosper and help the team hammer 150/3 in runs their rain-shortened 11-overs-a-side match in the IPL 2026 at the ACA Stadium.

New BCB president Tamim Iqbal chairs first official meeting

IANS | April 8, 2026 1:12 AM

Mirpur, April 8 (IANS) Newly-appointed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal on Tuesday held his first official meeting with the Board’s ad-hoc executive committee at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, marking the beginning of a new administrative phase for Bangladesh cricket. The BCB is scheduled to hold its next board meeting in a few days.

IPL 2026: Match 13 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians to start at 10.10 pm, reduced to 11 overs each

IANS | April 7, 2026 9:55 PM

Guwahati, April 7 (IANS) Match 13 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians will be an 11-overs-per-side affair with the toss scheduled for 9:55 pm after heavy to persistent rain delayed the match more than two hours. The powerplay will be for 3.2 overs (20 deliveries), one bowler will get to bowl three overs. There will be a 10-minute break between the two innings.