IPL 2026: 'Mumbai Indians have certainly missed Rohit Sharma,' says Aakash Chopra

IANS | April 24, 2026 4:52 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has pointed to the absence of veteran opener Rohit Sharma as a key reason behind the struggles of the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, following their heavy 103-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

Road to 2027 World Cup: Samson's red-hot form puts Pant’s ODI spot under serious threat

Chetan Sharma | April 24, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Sanju Samson’s stunning form in the white-ball games has once again sparked a major selection debate in Indian cricket. After impressive performances during the T20 World Cup earlier this year, the stylish wicketkeeper-batter has carried that momentum into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, forcing fans and experts alike to ask one big question — should he now replace Rishabh Pant in India’s ODI setup?

India shared its vision to host 2038 Asiad at OCA executive board meeting: IOA

IANS | April 24, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) India is looking to bring the Asian Games back to home soil for the first time since 1982 as the country expressed interest in hosting the Asian Games 2038, and the proposal for the same has been discussed at the Olympic Council of Asia's (OCA) executive board meeting in Sanya, China.