IPL 2026: BCCI president Mithun Manhas congratulates PBKS on their season opener win

IANS | April 1, 2026 12:19 PM

New Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Mithun Manhas has congratulated Punjab Kings (PBKS) for starting off their campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on a high note by beating the 2022 champions Gujarat Titans (GT) at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Weatherald, Neser included, Maxwell, Renshaw dropped as Australia unveil central contracts

IANS | April 1, 2026 11:01 AM

Melbourne, April 1 (IANS) Cricket Australia has unveiled a streamlined 21-player central contract list for the 2026–27 season, reflecting a clear emphasis on red-ball cricket ahead of an unusually demanding Test schedule. With 15 Tests lined up over the next year, selectors have prioritised players suited to the longer format, resulting in several high-profile exclusions.

IPL 2026: PBKS captain Shreyas fined 12 lakh for slow over-rate offence

IANS | April 1, 2026 10:31 AM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined after his team fell behind the required over-rate during the fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.