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Tamim Iqbal replaces Aminul Islam as president of BCB ad-hoc panel

IANS | April 7, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Former cricketer Tamim Iqbal has been appointed President of the ad-hoc committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) after the National Sports Council dissolved the existing board led by Aminul Islam. The move follows findings of irregularities in last year’s BCB elections, as highlighted by a government-appointed investigation panel.

IPL 2026: 'Why engage in fights, keep quite,' says Sehwag on Rahane's 'jealousy' remark

IANS | April 7, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Virender Sehwag has advised players to avoid unnecessary confrontations in response to Ajinkya Rahane’s “jealousy” remark about critics during IPL 2026. The former India opener suggested that engaging in such exchanges serves little purpose, especially as scrutiny intensifies around Kolkata Knight Riders amid their winless start to the season.

Kishan's been incredible as captain, he does ask for advice: Klaasen

IANS | April 7, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad big-hitting batter Heinrich Klaasen has lavished praise on skipper Ishan Kishan, calling him a superb captain and adding the way the side responds to the young wicketkeeper-batter has been ‘just phenomenal’, apart from his calmness in decision making and willingness to lean on experienced players in the set-up.

Alana King, Melie Kerr claim top spots ODI rankings

IANS | April 7, 2026 2:39 PM

Dubai, April 7 (IANS) Alana King has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Women’s ODI bowling rankings following a standout performance during Australia women's tour of the Caribbean. Her rise comes after a match-winning five-wicket haul in St Kitts.

You need two players to replace Hardik, he's a perfect all-rounder: Kumble

IANS | April 7, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble stressed Hardik Pandya’s irreplaceable value ahead of Mumbai Indians’ Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals, stating that his absence could disrupt MI’s team balance and the team would require two players to fill in his shoes.

IPL 2026: Top order in focus as DC eye hat-trick of victories over winless GT (Preview)

IANS | April 7, 2026 12:11 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Delhi Capitals will hope their misfiring top order finally fires as they chase their third straight win of IPL 2026 against a winless Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. GT leads the head-to-head record 4-3 and have won two out of three matches in New Delhi, including chasing down 200 last year.

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