Bangladesh faces economic shock as Iran war hits oil imports

IANS | April 13, 2026 7:13 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Bangladesh is facing a major economic shock due to the disruption in oil and gas supplies through the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of the Iran war, as the country is heavily dependent on imports for its energy needs, according to an article in the local media.

IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures dates swapped due to municipal corporation elections

IANS | April 13, 2026 6:50 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the dates of IPL 2026 fixtures between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been swapped due to municipal corporation elections in Ahmedabad and other regions of Gujarat, slated to be held on April 26.

Abrahams, Ndaba, Webster exit Proteas coaching staff ahead of Women’s T20 WC

IANS | April 13, 2026 6:33 PM

Johannesburg, April 13 (IANS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the departure of batting coach Baakier Abrahams, fielding coach Bongani Ndaba and strength and conditioning coach Zane Webster from the Proteas women’s setup ahead of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, to be held in England from June 12 to July 5.