FIFA World Cup 2026: Algeria's Luca Zidane doubtful after jaw fracture

IANS | April 28, 2026 5:42 PM

Algiers, April 28 (IANS) African nation Algeria has been dealt a major blow ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 as its star goalkeeper, Luca Zidane, has fractured his jaw and chin and is doubtful for the multi-national tournament in which Algeria is making an entry after 12 years.

President Shammi Silva set to quit, SLC braced for a shake-up: Report

IANS | April 28, 2026 5:12 PM

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set for yet another change of guard, with long-serving president Shammi Silva expected to step down on Wednesday, clearing the decks for an interim administration to take charge of the game’s affairs, a news report said on Tuesday.

'Would overcome training challenges during monsoon': Northeast cricket associations on indoor academies

IANS | April 28, 2026 4:21 PM

Imphal, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the state-of-the-art indoor cricket academies in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, alongside four other northeastern states. The cricket associations of both states expressed gratitude to PM Modi and BCCI for the projects, emphasising that it will prove beneficial for players especially during the monsoon season.