MPCA announces monthly financial assistance for ex-women cricketers

IANS | April 2, 2026 7:11 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) has announced that it will provide monthly financial aid to former women cricketers from the state who are not covered under the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) pension scheme.

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.