Fakhar Zaman handed a two-match ban for ball tampering

IANS | March 31, 2026 5:20 PM

Lahore, March 31 (IANS) Fakhar Zaman has received a two-match suspension in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after being found guilty of a Level 3 breach under Article 2.14 of the tournament’s Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the decision on Tuesday following the Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings fixture held on Sunday, March 29, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

IPL 2026: 'Last season is history now, we start from ball one,' says Iyer ahead of GT clash

IANS | March 31, 2026 5:07 PM

Mullanpur, March 31 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer urged his side to move on from last season and embrace a fresh start, as he laid down a clear message ahead of their first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

‘Players understand their roles, each other's strengths and weaknesses,’ says Krunal on RCB’s environment

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:20 PM

Bengaluru, March 31 (IANS) RCB allrounder Krunal Pandya thinks that the clear environment within the team has enabled them to establish a more relaxed and confident rhythm after their championship win last season.

IPL 2026: 'It's going to be a cracker of a season for Sooryavanshi', says Bangar

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational start to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has already turned heads, with former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar predicting a blockbuster season for the teenage sensation after Rajasthan Royals’ dominant eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Monday.

‘Great signs for future of South African cricket,’ says Sune Luus on Proteas’ thrilling win over NZ

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:02 PM

Wellington, March 31 (IANS) Sune Luus has hailed South Africa’s up-and-coming players as a promising sign for the future following a nerve-wracking victory over New Zealand Women in the opening ODI of their three-match series, which is a part of the ICC Women’s Championship.

Georgia Voll tops T20I Rankings, ends Mooney’s 26-month reign

IANS | March 31, 2026 2:12 PM

Dubai, March 31 (IANS) Georgia Voll jumped eight spots to overtake fellow Australian Beth Mooney as the No. 1 ICC Women’s T20I batter after scoring her first T20I century in the third and final match against the West Indies, helping her team to a 3-0 series sweep.

McDonald says Green’s return to form in Tests is ‘only a matter of time’

IANS | March 31, 2026 1:02 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Australia’s team management has thrown its full support behind Cameron Green despite a disappointing Ashes campaign at home, with head coach Andrew McDonald emphasising that the allrounder remains central to the nation’s long-term Test plans.

Sooryavanshi is too good to not play for India: Ashwin

IANS | March 31, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped rich praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his breathtaking innings powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a commanding eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2026 opener in Guwahati on Monday, and mentioned that he must not be hurried into India’s international setup.

Leaving CSK was very emotional, but changes are part of the journey: Jadeja

IANS | March 31, 2026 11:07 AM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja reflected on an emotional outing against his former side, Chennai Super Kings, after playing a key role in Rajasthan Royals (RR) emphatic eight-wicket win in their IPL 2026 opener at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Monday.

'Silent Contributors’: BCCI secy Saikia lauds groundsmen for defying rain at Barsapara Stadium for RR v CSK game

IANS | March 31, 2026 10:37 AM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia lauded the efforts of ground staff and organisers after the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) commenced on schedule despite challenging weather conditions.

Cricket

Fakhar Zaman handed a two-match ban for ball tampering

IPL 2026: 'Last season is history now, we start from ball one,' says Iyer ahead of GT clash

‘Players understand their roles, each other's strengths and weaknesses,’ says Krunal on RCB’s environment

IPL 2026: 'It's going to be a cracker of a season for Sooryavanshi', says Bangar

‘Great signs for future of South African cricket,’ says Sune Luus on Proteas’ thrilling win over NZ

Georgia Voll tops T20I Rankings, ends Mooney’s 26-month reign

McDonald says Green’s return to form in Tests is ‘only a matter of time’

Sooryavanshi is too good to not play for India: Ashwin

Leaving CSK was very emotional, but changes are part of the journey: Jadeja

'Silent Contributors’: BCCI secy Saikia lauds groundsmen for defying rain at Barsapara Stadium for RR v CSK game

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