Pakistan's Ashraf joins Yorkshire for T20 Blast as replacement for injured Sutherland

IANS | May 14, 2026 4:08 PM

London, May 14 (IANS) Pakistan’s seam-bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf has been signed by Yorkshire for the upcoming T20 Blast, scheduled to run from May 26 to July 18. He comes in as a replacement for uncapped Australian all-rounder Will Sutherland, who has been ruled out with a shoulder injury. Ashraf, 32, is also set to feature in two rounds of the County Championship in June.

Delhi Capitals Academy opens new centre in United States’ Seattle

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Continuing its international expansion, Delhi Capitals Cricket Academy has opened a new centre in Seattle, United States. The academy will implement Delhi Capitals’ proven coaching curriculum and technical framework to ensure structured training, performance monitoring, and sustained player development.

Having Kohli in the team is like 'watching greatness from close quarters': Padikkal

IANS | May 14, 2026 12:35 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Devdutt Padikkal praised teammate Virat Kohli after the RCB stalwart’s unbeaten century powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, saying sharing the dressing room with a player of Kohli’s stature was like ‘watching greatness’ from close quarters.