Colombo, May 19 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket has strongly denied reports suggesting that the board is facing a financial crisis following the appointment of a Cricket Transformation Committee, calling such claims ‘entirely false and misleading.’
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina believes Chennai Super Kings may have found a long-term answer for their crucial number four position in young Kartik Sharma, drawing comparisons with former CSK mainstay S. Badrinath after the youngster’s impressive run in IPL 2026.
Ahmedabad, May 19 (IANS) The SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Sports Academy in Ahmedabad witnessed an inspiring and emotionally charged day as cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar spent time with young athletes training at the academy, interacting closely with children, parents, and aspiring cricketers during a special engagement organised at the facility.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi has defended franchise cricket’s growing influence on the modern game, saying the long-running club-versus-country debate no longer holds relevance because tournaments like the IPL are now producing better and more fearless cricketers for international cricket.
Narainpur, May 19 (IANS) Punjab booked their place in the semi-finals of the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship after edging Tripura 2-1 in a thrilling quarter-final at the RK Ashram Ground 1.
Dubai, May 19 (IANS) Key Pakistan and England players have made strides up the ICC Women's T20I and ODI Player Rankings, in light of impressive displays leading up to the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Mumbai Indians have suffered a double injury setback ahead of the business end of IPL 2026, with wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock and all-rounder Raj Angad Bawa ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) The Indian Women’s League 2025-26 season concluded on Monday, May 18, 2026. Newly-crowned champions East Bengal FC signed off with a 2-0 victory against Sribhumi Football Club at the East Bengal Ground, while Gokulam Kerala FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Nita Football Academy at the same venue.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former South Africa wicketkeeper batter Mark Boucher described Heinrich Klaasen’s attacking innings against Chennai Super Kings as a “masterclass” after the Proteas batter helped Sunrisers Hyderabad seal qualification for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar hailed Ishan Kishan’s calmness and maturity after the wicketkeeper-batter guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a crucial five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings and into the IPL 2026 playoffs.
