Sri Lanka Cricket board steps down after government push for overhaul | Cricket News

File Pic: Sri Lanka players (AP Photo) Sri Lanka’s cricket administration was plunged into fresh uncertainty on Tuesday after the executive committee of Sri Lanka Cricket stepped down following government pressure to make way for a new leadership structure.According to officials, SLC president Shammi Silva convened a special meeting to announce the resignation of the…

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IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins heart with humble gesture for young fan – Watch | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s heartwarming gesture for young fan (Screengrab/X) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to face the in-form Punjab Kings at their home ground in Mullanpur, arriving on the back of a brilliant century against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite the surge in confidence, he has remained grounded and humble.In a video shared by the Rajasthan Royals on social…

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‘They said I’d never fix it’: Shreyas Iyer reveals how short-ball criticism ‘triggered’ him | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has opened up on how relentless criticism over his struggles against short-pitched deliveries became the driving force behind a dramatic transformation in his batting approach during the IPL 2026 season.Speaking on JioStar, Iyer admitted that doubts about his ability to handle the short ball…

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Dale Steyn credits Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood for ‘creating fear’ with hard-length bowling | Cricket News

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood in RCB vs DC (Image: AP) Former South African pacer hailed the outstanding powerplay spell from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood against Delhi Capitals, while also praising compatriot Kagiso Rabada and England’s Jofra Archer for creating “genuine fear” among batters this IPL season with their relentless hard lengths, despite the high-scoring…

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IPL 2026: 10000 IPL runs for Virat Kohli? Former cricketer believes ‘Without a doubt’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Virat Kohli completed 9,000 IPL runs on Monday during the match against Delhi Capitals, finishing the game with back-to-back sixes. His next target is the special milestone of 10,000 IPL runs, which remains far away for other current players, even those in the top five. Although Kohli is already 37,…

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England pick 18-year-old spinner in Nat Sciver-Brunt-led Women’s T20 World Cup squad; Sarah Glenn misses out | Cricket News

England Women’s Cricket Team (Image Credit: X) England have officially revealed their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Nat Sciver-Brunt set to lead the side in a highly anticipated home tournament. The competition, scheduled to be played across England and Wales later this year, presents a golden opportunity for the hosts…

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PM Modi inaugurates state-of-the-art indoor cricket academies across six Northeastern states – Watch | Cricket News

PM Narendra Modi (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually inaugurated a network of indoor cricket academies across six northeastern states, marking a significant push to strengthen sports infrastructure and grassroots development in the region.Launching the facilities from Gangtok, the Prime Minister unveiled state-of-the-art indoor academies in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram…

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Preity Zinta: Preity Zinta reveals big reason why PBKS no longer use silver colour in IPL jersey: ‘Got banned by …’ | Cricket News

PBKS jersey in 2013 (l) and 2026 (r) IPL franchise Punjab Kings’ co-owner Preity Zinta on Monday revealed that why her team no longer has the silver colour in their jersey. “Punjab should try to bring back its Red and silver jersey. Still remember Gilchrist taking his only wicket in that. Best jersey hands down,”…

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