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An interim committee will be appointed shortly to find solutions to the current issues in Lankan cricket and to implement structural reforms

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is dominating IPL 2026, leading the Orange Cap race with 400 runs. His fearless approach against top international bowlers like Hazlewood and Cummins, including hitting boundaries from the first ball, signals a new era of confidence in Indian cricket, as noted by Irfan Pathan.

FIFA has approved over $100 million in additional funding for teams participating in the 2026 World Cup, raising minimum guaranteed payments to $12.5 million and basic prize money to $10 million per team. This decision addresses rising costs in North America and increased financial strain on federations, ensuring better support for pre-tournament preparation […]

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has labelled the nation's absence from the 2026 T20 World Cup a "blunder" and a significant setback for cricket-loving Bangladesh. He expressed hope for his own future in the game and praised India's strong talent pipeline, while advocating for a team-first approach for Bangladesh's cricket. […]

Rajasthan Royals player Riyan Parag was reportedly seen vaping in the dressing room during a match, sparking debate and drawing a stern warning from former umpire Anil Chaudhary. The incident highlights concerns over player conduct and potential violations of India's ban on e-cigarettes, despite no specific cricket rule against vaping.

IPL 2026 has seen controversial umpiring decisions, including Angkrish Raghuvanshi's obstructing the field dismissal and Kartik Tyagi's bowling in the final over. Former umpire Anil Chaudhary believes Raghuvanshi's dismissal was not deliberate and Tyagi should have been removed from the attack, though he remains satisfied with the overall umpi […]

Hardik Pandya won the toss, and the Mumbai Indians will bat first against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium.

The "Men in Blue and Gold" are placed in the ninth position on the points table. Having played seven matches, they have managed to secure wins in just two games and suffered losses in five matches

The initiative will help Afghan women players represent their country for the first time in official matches with full sporting recognition

Following the victory, RR`s head coach Kumar Sangakkara heaped praise on the team`s overall performance. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played a knock of 43 runs off just 16 deliveries, laced with three boundaries and five maximums. The head coach labelled him as an "incredible player"

Abhishek Sharma is in the second position on the list of leading run-scorers of the ongoing edition of the cash-rich league. So far, he has scored 380 runs in eight matches