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After the BCCI released the first phase of the IPL 2026 schedule, the fans wonder who and where the newer franchise, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), will play against. Check out LSG’s full first phase schedule, opponents, match timings and venues. Pant will lead the franchise in the 19th edition.

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After the BCCI released the first phase of the IPL 2026 schedule, the fans wonder who and where the former five-time winners, CSK, will play against. Check out CSK’s full first phase schedule, opponents, match timings and venues.

IPL 2026: CSK phase 1 schedule, match timings and venue list

Ace Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah has checked into BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru just days before the start of IPL 2026. Is he carrying any injury, or is it a routine visit? It remains to be confirmed, but the ‘greatest bowler’ of his time is back for the T20 extravaganza. With most of the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad members already assembled for the training camp, four T20 World Cup-bound Indian players were given extra leverage to link up closer to the tournament.&nbsp;“Every year, our aim is to get there (win the IPL trophy). But I know it's a long season. So, pre-season will start the way we usually start, working hard, getting new boys into the setup. And with our (T20) World Cup guys, we've given them a bit of an extended break so that they will join us next weekend. The overseas guys also flew in home and then they will join us. But they'll have a good one-week training with us before the first game,” the Sri Lankan had said during the closing ceremony of the MI Junior season at the MIG Cricket Club Ground.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-ashwin-k-srikkanth-urge-hardik-pandya-to-quit-mumbai-indians-mi-captaincy-as-ipl-2026-looms-suryakumar-yadav-rohit-sharma-1774268920629">Ashwin, K Srikkanth urge Hardik Pandya to ‘quit MI captaincy’ as IPL 2026 looms</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah had an extended winter leading up to the first showpiece event of the year. Shortly after the triumphant Asia Cup 2025 campaign in the UAE, Bumrah played the home Test series against the West Indies and South Africa, before returning for the Proteas T20I leg. He then appeared against New Zealand during the five T20Is before plying his trade in the T20 World Cup.&nbsp; &nbsp;There, at the T20 WC, Bumrah finished with 14 wickets, the joint-most alongside his compatriot Varun Chakaravarthy, including picking a match-winning four-wicket haul against the Kiwis in the finale. The premier pacer, prone to injuries caused by lengthy spells on the field, won the Player of the Match award in Ahmedabad before vanishing from the cricket scene. &nbsp;Following a two-week rest, Bumrah is back training for the two-month cricket festival, with the Mumbai Indians playing their tournament opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in six days, on Sunday (Mar 29) at home. &nbsp;Representing the Mumbai Indians (MI) since his debut 13 years ago, Bumrah has picked up 183 wickets in 145 appearances, including a standout IPL career economy of 7.25. He thus far has two five-wicket and three four-wicket hauls.&nbsp;

Is Jasprit Bumrah injured? Fans are on edge as the MI ace checks into the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) just days before the IPL 2026 opener vs KKR. Get the latest on his fitness and the Mumbai Indians’ plans.

Ace Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah has checked into BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru just days before the start of IPL 2026. Is he carrying any injury, or is it a routine visit? It remains to be confirmed, but the ‘greatest bowler’ of his time is back for the T20 extravaganza. With most of the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad members already assembled for the training camp, four T20 World Cup-bound Indian players were given extra leverage to link up closer to the tournament. “Every year, our aim is to get there (win the IPL trophy). But I know it's a long season. So, pre-season will start the way we usually start, working hard, getting new boys into the setup. And with our (T20) World Cup guys, we've given them a bit of an extended break so that they will join us next weekend. The overseas guys also flew in home and then they will join us. But they'll have a good one-week training with us before the first game,” the Sri Lankan had said during the closing ceremony of the MI Junior season at the MIG Cricket Club Ground. Also read | Ashwin, K Srikkanth urge Hardik Pandya to ‘quit MI captaincy’ as IPL 2026 looms Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah had an extended winter leading up to the first showpiece event of the year. Shortly after the triumphant Asia Cup 2025 campaign in the UAE, Bumrah played the home Test series against the West Indies and South Africa, before returning for the Proteas T20I leg. He then appeared against New Zealand during the five T20Is before plying his trade in the T20 World Cup. There, at the T20 WC, Bumrah finished with 14 wickets, the joint-most alongside his compatriot Varun Chakaravarthy, including picking a match-winning four-wicket haul against the Kiwis in the finale. The premier pacer, prone to injuries caused by lengthy spells on the field, won the Player of the Match award in Ahmedabad before vanishing from the cricket scene. Following a two-week rest, Bumrah is back training for the two-month cricket festival, with the Mumbai Indians playing their tournament opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in six days, on Sunday (Mar 29) at home. Representing the Mumbai Indians (MI) since his debut 13 years ago, Bumrah has picked up 183 wickets in 145 appearances, including a standout IPL career economy of 7.25. He thus far has two five-wicket and three four-wicket hauls.

Is Jasprit Bumrah injured? Fans are on edge as the MI ace checks into the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) just days before the IPL 2026 opener vs KKR. Get the latest on his fitness and the Mumbai Indians’ plans.

Injury or routine visit? Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah checks into BCCI’s CoE ahead of IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Check out CSK final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

The India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final broke viewership records in India alone, with the ICC confirming 72.5 million digital concurrent viewers at one point during the game. With a country of over 1.4 billion cheering for its cricket team chasing the T20 glory, streaming records were bound to be shattered, and it did on the second Sunday of March, when India beat the Kiwis to lift their third T20 World Cup title.&nbsp;"The event was a showcase of just how much the sport is loved in cricket's most passionate market," ICC Chief Executive Officer Sanjog Gupta said, in a commentary published in WPP Media's Sporting Nation. "The final... hit 72.5 million digital concurrent users, breaking the global streaming record," Gupta added, according to figures from Indian streaming partner JioHotstar. &nbsp;Meanwhile, more viewers watched the grand finale on their television sets and across different platforms worldwide.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-ashwin-k-srikkanth-urge-hardik-pandya-to-quit-mumbai-indians-mi-captaincy-as-ipl-2026-looms-suryakumar-yadav-rohit-sharma-1774268920629">Ashwin, K Srikkanth urge Hardik Pandya to ‘quit MI captaincy’ as IPL 2026 looms</a> &nbsp;What’s more astonishing about this concurrent number is that it broke the previous peak concurrency record of 65 million viewers recorded during the nail-biting semifinal between India and England in Mumbai, which held the record until the finale. That game alone, however, drew 619 million views on streaming platform JioHotstar, as the official records suggest, with the total viewing figures of the India vs New Zealand clash yet to be released. &nbsp;While three of the four most-watched events on the streaming platforms are the ICC events, including India’s semifinal and final in this edition, and around 100,000 fans attending the summit clash at the venue itself, the recently-concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was, by far, the most-watched ICC global event ever. &nbsp;Meanwhile, reports of a surge in viewership growth on ICC’s digital platform (ICC.tv) in Nepal, Germany and Japan, alongside a significant rise in viewership across different continents, including Brazil, Indonesia, China and Italy (the tournament’s participant), indicate cricket’s global growth. &nbsp;Moreover, the quality of cricket produced by the associate nations, including debutant Italy, was a testimony to the game’s reach among lesser-tapped nations. Alongside Italy, Nepal also shocked the cricket world with their gameplay, narrowly beating the semifinalist England at the Wankhede.

The ICC confirms a world-record 72.5 million peak digital concurrency for the T20 World Cup 2026 final. See how India's victory over New Zealand shattered global streaming records and fueled cricket's growth in emerging markets.

The India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final broke viewership records in India alone, with the ICC confirming 72.5 million digital concurrent viewers at one point during the game. With a country of over 1.4 billion cheering for its cricket team chasing the T20 glory, streaming records were bound to be shattered, and it did on the second Sunday of March, when India beat the Kiwis to lift their third T20 World Cup title. "The event was a showcase of just how much the sport is loved in cricket's most passionate market," ICC Chief Executive Officer Sanjog Gupta said, in a commentary published in WPP Media's Sporting Nation. "The final... hit 72.5 million digital concurrent users, breaking the global streaming record," Gupta added, according to figures from Indian streaming partner JioHotstar. Meanwhile, more viewers watched the grand finale on their television sets and across different platforms worldwide. Also read | Ashwin, K Srikkanth urge Hardik Pandya to ‘quit MI captaincy’ as IPL 2026 looms What’s more astonishing about this concurrent number is that it broke the previous peak concurrency record of 65 million viewers recorded during the nail-biting semifinal between India and England in Mumbai, which held the record until the finale. That game alone, however, drew 619 million views on streaming platform JioHotstar, as the official records suggest, with the total viewing figures of the India vs New Zealand clash yet to be released. While three of the four most-watched events on the streaming platforms are the ICC events, including India’s semifinal and final in this edition, and around 100,000 fans attending the summit clash at the venue itself, the recently-concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was, by far, the most-watched ICC global event ever. Meanwhile, reports of a surge in viewership growth on ICC’s digital platform (ICC.tv) in Nepal, Germany and Japan, alongside a significant rise in viewership across different continents, including Brazil, Indonesia, China and Italy (the tournament’s participant), indicate cricket’s global growth. Moreover, the quality of cricket produced by the associate nations, including debutant Italy, was a testimony to the game’s reach among lesser-tapped nations. Alongside Italy, Nepal also shocked the cricket world with their gameplay, narrowly beating the semifinalist England at the Wankhede.

The ICC confirms a world-record 72.5 million peak digital concurrency for the T20 World Cup 2026 final. See how India's victory over New Zealand shattered global streaming records and fueled cricket's growth in emerging markets.

72.5m digital concurrent users during T20 World Cup final break global streaming records: ICC

Rajasthan Royals have signed Sri Lanka’s star all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for Sam Curran in the Indian Premier League 2026 after an injury ruled the English all-rounder out of the tournament. Curran, who was part of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025, was traded to RR along with Ravindra Jadeja as the five-time champions acquired Sanju Samson from the inaugural winners.&nbsp;Speaking on this, team director and head coach Kumar Sangakkara said the team will miss Curran, as he brings immense value with both bat and ball. However, he added that Shanaka is a strong replacement, being a reliable finisher and a capable all-rounder who helps keep the team balanced.&nbsp;“We are disappointed to lose a player of Sam’s calibre so close to the start of the season. Sam brings immense value with both bat and ball. However, we are pleased to have found an ideal replacement in Dasun Shanaka, a finisher with the bat and a quality all-rounder who helps maintain the balance of our side,” said Kumar Sangakkara, director of cricket and head coach at the franchise.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dont-think-he-will-ever-get-professional-vaibhav-suryavanshi-receives-harsh-criticism-ahead-of-ipl-2026-jitesh-sharma-rajasthan-royals-ab-de-villiers-1774263965597">‘I don’t think he will ever get professional’: Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives harsh criticism ahead of IPL 2026</a>&nbsp;With the signing, the &nbsp;34-year-old becomes one of the players to leave the PSL and join the IPL this season, along with Blessing Muzarabani. A similar move happened last year when Corbin Bosch left Peshawar Zalmi to join Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, Shanaka played for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023 as a replacement for Kane Williamson and scored 26 runs in three matches. He was again signed by Gujarat in 2025 as a replacement for Glenn Phillips but did not get a chance to play.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-indian-captain-ms-dhoni-honours-t20-world-cup-winners-sanju-samson-shivam-dube-at-csk-event-1774253159771">Former Indian captain MS Dhoni honours T20 WC winners Samson, Dube at CSK event</a>&nbsp;Overall for Sri Lanka, Shanaka has played six Tests, 71 ODIs and 131 T20Is, scoring over 3,350 runs and taking 86 wickets.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals will start their 2026 season against Chennai Super Kings at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Mar 30.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Rajasthan Royals will start their 2026 season against Chennai Super Kings at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Mar 30.

Rajasthan Royals have signed Sri Lanka’s star all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for Sam Curran in the Indian Premier League 2026 after an injury ruled the English all-rounder out of the tournament. Curran, who was part of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025, was traded to RR along with Ravindra Jadeja as the five-time champions acquired Sanju Samson from the inaugural winners. Speaking on this, team director and head coach Kumar Sangakkara said the team will miss Curran, as he brings immense value with both bat and ball. However, he added that Shanaka is a strong replacement, being a reliable finisher and a capable all-rounder who helps keep the team balanced. “We are disappointed to lose a player of Sam’s calibre so close to the start of the season. Sam brings immense value with both bat and ball. However, we are pleased to have found an ideal replacement in Dasun Shanaka, a finisher with the bat and a quality all-rounder who helps maintain the balance of our side,” said Kumar Sangakkara, director of cricket and head coach at the franchise. Also Read - ‘I don’t think he will ever get professional’: Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives harsh criticism ahead of IPL 2026 With the signing, the 34-year-old becomes one of the players to leave the PSL and join the IPL this season, along with Blessing Muzarabani. A similar move happened last year when Corbin Bosch left Peshawar Zalmi to join Mumbai Indians. Earlier, Shanaka played for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023 as a replacement for Kane Williamson and scored 26 runs in three matches. He was again signed by Gujarat in 2025 as a replacement for Glenn Phillips but did not get a chance to play. Also Read - Former Indian captain MS Dhoni honours T20 WC winners Samson, Dube at CSK event Overall for Sri Lanka, Shanaka has played six Tests, 71 ODIs and 131 T20Is, scoring over 3,350 runs and taking 86 wickets. Rajasthan Royals will start their 2026 season against Chennai Super Kings at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Mar 30. With inputs from agencies

Rajasthan Royals will start their 2026 season against Chennai Super Kings at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Mar 30.

IPL 2026: Dasun Shanaka snubs PSL to replace injured Sam Curran at Rajasthan Royals

Is there a captaincy crisis at the Mumbai Indians? Could be! MI captain Hardik Pandya has lately been urged to 'voluntarily' step down from his position and hand over the baton to the recently-crowned T20 World Cup-winning skipper Suryakumar Yadav. As the IPL 2026 looms, questions and discussions around MI’s captaincy structure, which sees two T20 WC-winning captains, SKY and Rohit Sharma, play under Hardik, who has failed to guide his team to a title since taking over in 2024, are raised. While Mumbai finished 10th on the table the year he took over the MI captaincy, they made it to the playoffs the next season but failed to get through.&nbsp;&nbsp;Krishnamachari Srikkanth, the former chairman of the national men’s selection committee, identifies this captaincy situation at the Mumbai Indians as ‘funny’, further urging them to solve the internal politics within the camp to have everyone on the same page. Saying from the ‘outside view’, Srikkanth said SKY has to be the number one choice for MI’s captaincy, something another former Indian spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, also echoed separately.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dont-think-he-will-ever-get-professional-vaibhav-suryavanshi-receives-harsh-criticism-ahead-of-ipl-2026-jitesh-sharma-rajasthan-royals-ab-de-villiers-1774263965597">‘I don’t think he will ever get professional’: Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives harsh criticism ahead of IPL 2026</a> &nbsp;“It’s a funny situation. Hardik Pandya is a good captain. But, yes, they have two T20 World Cup-winning captains playing under him now. It’s some internal policy within their setup that they have to sort out. From the outside, the obvious choice should be Suryakumar Yadav. But this might be a franchise policy,” Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel.&nbsp; &nbsp;Urging Hardik to step up to the scene and step aside from his role, while willingly handing over the captaincy hat to SKY, Srikanth said, “It’s a strange situation as Hardik played under Rohit and Surya to win India the World Cup. Otherwise, Hardik should himself say no to captaincy and allow Surya to lead. If Hardik himself says this to the management, things will get resolved. He should say, ‘Let Surya lead and I’ll support’. That’s one way of solving it.”<h2>‘Ashwin feels the same’ &nbsp;</h2>It’s not only Srikanth but also Ashwin, who retired from this cash-rich league earlier, who feels the same about the captaincy chatter at the Mumbai Indians. Pointing out how this is a concern within the camp, Ashwin said, “Suryakumar Yadav not being the captain of the Mumbai Indians is a no-brainer.&nbsp; &nbsp;“He (SKY) should definitely be the captain. And the fact that it isn’t happening, I’m sure, is a bit of a concern,” Ashwin said on his YouTube show Ash Ki Baat. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Pandya will lead his MI unit for their marquee tournament opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday (Mar 29).

“It’s a funny situation.” Former chief selector K Srikkanth and R Ashwin urge Hardik Pandya to ‘voluntarily’ hand the MI captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav ahead of IPL 2026.

Is there a captaincy crisis at the Mumbai Indians? Could be! MI captain Hardik Pandya has lately been urged to 'voluntarily' step down from his position and hand over the baton to the recently-crowned T20 World Cup-winning skipper Suryakumar Yadav. As the IPL 2026 looms, questions and discussions around MI’s captaincy structure, which sees two T20 WC-winning captains, SKY and Rohit Sharma, play under Hardik, who has failed to guide his team to a title since taking over in 2024, are raised. While Mumbai finished 10th on the table the year he took over the MI captaincy, they made it to the playoffs the next season but failed to get through. Krishnamachari Srikkanth, the former chairman of the national men’s selection committee, identifies this captaincy situation at the Mumbai Indians as ‘funny’, further urging them to solve the internal politics within the camp to have everyone on the same page. Saying from the ‘outside view’, Srikkanth said SKY has to be the number one choice for MI’s captaincy, something another former Indian spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, also echoed separately. Also read | ‘I don’t think he will ever get professional’: Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives harsh criticism ahead of IPL 2026 “It’s a funny situation. Hardik Pandya is a good captain. But, yes, they have two T20 World Cup-winning captains playing under him now. It’s some internal policy within their setup that they have to sort out. From the outside, the obvious choice should be Suryakumar Yadav. But this might be a franchise policy,” Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel. Urging Hardik to step up to the scene and step aside from his role, while willingly handing over the captaincy hat to SKY, Srikanth said, “It’s a strange situation as Hardik played under Rohit and Surya to win India the World Cup. Otherwise, Hardik should himself say no to captaincy and allow Surya to lead. If Hardik himself says this to the management, things will get resolved. He should say, ‘Let Surya lead and I’ll support’. That’s one way of solving it.” ‘Ashwin feels the same’ It’s not only Srikanth but also Ashwin, who retired from this cash-rich league earlier, who feels the same about the captaincy chatter at the Mumbai Indians. Pointing out how this is a concern within the camp, Ashwin said, “Suryakumar Yadav not being the captain of the Mumbai Indians is a no-brainer. “He (SKY) should definitely be the captain. And the fact that it isn’t happening, I’m sure, is a bit of a concern,” Ashwin said on his YouTube show Ash Ki Baat. Meanwhile, Pandya will lead his MI unit for their marquee tournament opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday (Mar 29).

“It’s a funny situation.” Former chief selector K Srikkanth and R Ashwin urge Hardik Pandya to ‘voluntarily’ hand the MI captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav ahead of IPL 2026.

Ashwin, K Srikkanth urge Hardik Pandya to ‘quit MI captaincy’ as IPL 2026 looms

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Check out LSG final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

Uncertainty still surrounds the upcoming 2026 season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) following new threats concerning foreign players participating in the tournament. According to media reports, several cricket boards have been warned by a Pakistan-based armed group against sending their players for PSL 2026. Top overseas stars such as David Warner and Steve Smith are among those expected to feature in the league. Reports also suggest that a senior commander from the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, warned cricket boards not to send players to Pakistan, stating they would not take responsibility if anything happens.&nbsp;“We want to advise the relevant cricket boards not to send their players to Pakistan. If something happens to them, it will not be our responsibility. We have already warned them," The Sunday Guardian quoted a senior commander of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction Jamaat-ul-Ahrar as saying.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dont-think-he-will-ever-get-professional-vaibhav-suryavanshi-receives-harsh-criticism-ahead-of-ipl-2026-jitesh-sharma-rajasthan-royals-ab-de-villiers-1774263965597">‘I don’t think he will ever get professional’: Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives harsh criticism ahead of IPL 2026</a>&nbsp;The commander reportedly also confirmed that the warning is real and said they would try to stop matches from happening.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Yes, we will do our best to ensure that the matches do not happen and the players do not play," he added.&nbsp;David Warner is set to captain Karachi Kings, while Smith is expected to make his PSL debut with Multan Sultans and he has already left for Pakistan. Other international stars, including Marnus Labuschagne, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway and Adam Zampa, are also part of PSL 2026.&nbsp;The tournament is scheduled to begin on Mar 26, with 44 matches planned in Lahore and Karachi, however, the opening ceremony has been cancelled.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-indian-captain-ms-dhoni-honours-t20-world-cup-winners-sanju-samson-shivam-dube-at-csk-event-1774253159771">Former Indian captain MS Dhoni honours T20 WC winners Samson, Dube at CSK event</a>&nbsp;Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that crowds will not be allowed in stadiums during this period, as gathering large numbers of people would not be safe while the situation remains tense. The decision comes due to the fuel crisis caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.&nbsp;“We can’t ask people to restrict their movements and then have 30,000 people in stadiums every day," Naqvi said on Sunday. “We decided that as long as this crisis is ongoing, we will not have crowds at matches. This was a difficult decision, but it needed to be made. The opening ceremony will also be cancelled."

The PSL 2026 is scheduled to begin on March 26, with 44 matches planned in Lahore and Karachi; however, the opening ceremony has been cancelled.

Uncertainty still surrounds the upcoming 2026 season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) following new threats concerning foreign players participating in the tournament. According to media reports, several cricket boards have been warned by a Pakistan-based armed group against sending their players for PSL 2026. Top overseas stars such as David Warner and Steve Smith are among those expected to feature in the league. Reports also suggest that a senior commander from the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, warned cricket boards not to send players to Pakistan, stating they would not take responsibility if anything happens. “We want to advise the relevant cricket boards not to send their players to Pakistan. If something happens to them, it will not be our responsibility. We have already warned them," The Sunday Guardian quoted a senior commander of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction Jamaat-ul-Ahrar as saying. Also Read - ‘I don’t think he will ever get professional’: Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives harsh criticism ahead of IPL 2026 The commander reportedly also confirmed that the warning is real and said they would try to stop matches from happening. “Yes, we will do our best to ensure that the matches do not happen and the players do not play," he added. David Warner is set to captain Karachi Kings, while Smith is expected to make his PSL debut with Multan Sultans and he has already left for Pakistan. Other international stars, including Marnus Labuschagne, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway and Adam Zampa, are also part of PSL 2026. The tournament is scheduled to begin on Mar 26, with 44 matches planned in Lahore and Karachi, however, the opening ceremony has been cancelled. Also Read - Former Indian captain MS Dhoni honours T20 WC winners Samson, Dube at CSK event Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that crowds will not be allowed in stadiums during this period, as gathering large numbers of people would not be safe while the situation remains tense. The decision comes due to the fuel crisis caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. “We can’t ask people to restrict their movements and then have 30,000 people in stadiums every day," Naqvi said on Sunday. “We decided that as long as this crisis is ongoing, we will not have crowds at matches. This was a difficult decision, but it needed to be made. The opening ceremony will also be cancelled."

The PSL 2026 is scheduled to begin on March 26, with 44 matches planned in Lahore and Karachi; however, the opening ceremony has been cancelled.

Warner, Smith urged to ‘withdraw immediately’ from PSL 2026 after threat from armed group

Vaibhav Suryavanshi could soon break into the senior team, but is he professional enough? Perhaps not! India keeper-batter and former RCB gloveman Jitesh Sharma said that, regardless of the talent that Vaibhav possesses and the maturity he has for his age, he is not professional, adding he doesn’t give the impression that he ever will be.&nbsp;Vaibhav has made the right noises in world cricket with his whirlwind knocks over the past year. Be it for his IPL team, the Rajasthan Royals, for whom he made his debut in 2025, or India’s Under-19 white-ball units, Sooryavanshi has delivered with each passing game. &nbsp;Playing only his third IPL game for RR last year, the left-handed opener, who broke the internet with his first-ball six on his IPL debut earlier, smashed a 35-ball hundred against the Gujarat Titans, breaking multiple records. While he became the youngest centurion in the tournament's history, Vaibhav also shattered Yusuf Pathan’s long-standing record for the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-indian-captain-ms-dhoni-honours-t20-world-cup-winners-sanju-samson-shivam-dube-at-csk-event-1774253159771">Former Indian captain MS Dhoni honours T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube at CSK event</a> &nbsp;Although he continued to make headlines for India’s Under-19 side on several away tours, including in Australia, England and South Africa, his crowning moment came in the ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup final against England, when he smashed a match-winning 175 off just 80 balls, hitting 15 sixes and as many fours. &nbsp;As IPL 2026 approaches and with Rajasthan set to host Chennai Super Kings in the third game of this season, all focus falls on Vaibhav, who was also the talking point during AB de Villiers’ YouTube session with Vaibhav’s India-A Asia Cup captain Jitesh. While Jitesh praised Vaibhav for his breathtaking talent, he sounded upset with the teenager’s off-field eating habits.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Right now, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. I feel he can dominate world cricket. He has gear No. 6 and a very good set of skills,” Jitesh said of the youngster’s talent and foreseeable future. He, however, was sceptical of Vaibhav’s ‘professionalism’.&nbsp; &nbsp;“He’s not professional. I can tell you that. Everyone is trying to get him to be professional, but I don’t think he will ever get professional. He may be on the field, but off the field, he won’t. I’m trying my best. I ask him not to have ice-cream in the night,” Jitesh added. &nbsp;De Villiers, on the other hand, couldn’t stop praising the Indian youngster.&nbsp; &nbsp;“He’s a great player. I watched him in the Under-19s. It’s not always easy when you get the taste of IPL and big cricket, and still show the same kind of standard. I was very impressed with the way he played in that World Cup. Very professional. He’s very mature for his age,” de Villiers said of Sooryavanshi.&nbsp;

Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi professional enough? While AB de Villiers praises the RR star's maturity, Jitesh Sharma reveals concerns over the teenager's off-field habits ahead of IPL 2026.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi could soon break into the senior team, but is he professional enough? Perhaps not! India keeper-batter and former RCB gloveman Jitesh Sharma said that, regardless of the talent that Vaibhav possesses and the maturity he has for his age, he is not professional, adding he doesn’t give the impression that he ever will be. Vaibhav has made the right noises in world cricket with his whirlwind knocks over the past year. Be it for his IPL team, the Rajasthan Royals, for whom he made his debut in 2025, or India’s Under-19 white-ball units, Sooryavanshi has delivered with each passing game. Playing only his third IPL game for RR last year, the left-handed opener, who broke the internet with his first-ball six on his IPL debut earlier, smashed a 35-ball hundred against the Gujarat Titans, breaking multiple records. While he became the youngest centurion in the tournament's history, Vaibhav also shattered Yusuf Pathan’s long-standing record for the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian. Also read | Former Indian captain MS Dhoni honours T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube at CSK event Although he continued to make headlines for India’s Under-19 side on several away tours, including in Australia, England and South Africa, his crowning moment came in the ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup final against England, when he smashed a match-winning 175 off just 80 balls, hitting 15 sixes and as many fours. As IPL 2026 approaches and with Rajasthan set to host Chennai Super Kings in the third game of this season, all focus falls on Vaibhav, who was also the talking point during AB de Villiers’ YouTube session with Vaibhav’s India-A Asia Cup captain Jitesh. While Jitesh praised Vaibhav for his breathtaking talent, he sounded upset with the teenager’s off-field eating habits. “Right now, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. I feel he can dominate world cricket. He has gear No. 6 and a very good set of skills,” Jitesh said of the youngster’s talent and foreseeable future. He, however, was sceptical of Vaibhav’s ‘professionalism’. “He’s not professional. I can tell you that. Everyone is trying to get him to be professional, but I don’t think he will ever get professional. He may be on the field, but off the field, he won’t. I’m trying my best. I ask him not to have ice-cream in the night,” Jitesh added. De Villiers, on the other hand, couldn’t stop praising the Indian youngster. “He’s a great player. I watched him in the Under-19s. It’s not always easy when you get the taste of IPL and big cricket, and still show the same kind of standard. I was very impressed with the way he played in that World Cup. Very professional. He’s very mature for his age,” de Villiers said of Sooryavanshi.

Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi professional enough? While AB de Villiers praises the RR star's maturity, Jitesh Sharma reveals concerns over the teenager's off-field habits ahead of IPL 2026.

‘I don’t think he will ever get professional’: Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives harsh criticism ahead of IPL 2026

Punjab Kings (PBKS) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Check out PBKS final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

Pakistani opener Sahibzada Farhan is crowned the ICC Player of the Month for February following a record T20 World Cup run. Leading the runs tally at his maiden ICC event, Farhan smashed a whopping 383 runs in six outings at 76.60, including two hundreds and as many fifties. The right-hander batter surpassed cricket veteran Virat Kohli’s long-standing tally for the most runs in a single edition (319 in the 2014 edition), striking at 160.25. Even though Pakistan’s campaign revolved around Farhan’s form, the Men in Green failed to reach the tournament’s semifinal.&nbsp;“It’s an incredible feeling to win this ICC award, especially for performances on the World Cup stage, where fans from all over the world are watching every moment. That makes it even more special,” Farhan said after winning the ICC Player of the Month award for February. “It was truly a tournament I’ll always cherish, and I’m determined to carry this momentum forward in the series and competitions ahead.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’m deeply grateful to my teammates for their constant support and belief in me - this wouldn’t have been possible without them,” he concluded.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-s-psl-to-be-held-behind-closed-doors-lahore-and-karachi-to-host-matches-amid-west-asia-unrest-1774181238533">Pakistan's PSL to be held behind closed doors, Lahore and Karachi to host matches amid West Asia unrest</a>&nbsp;Farhan was on top of his game from the start. He smashed his maiden T20I hundred against Namibia in Pakistan’s last Group A game, before registering his second of this showpiece event against Sri Lanka in the do-or-die game for his team. During that match against the tournament’s co-host, Farhan stitched a 176-run stand for the first wicket with his partner Fakhar Zaman, the highest for any wicket in T20Is.&nbsp;Hammering 212 after batting first, Pakistan needed to restrict Sri Lanka under a certain target (to stay ahead of New Zealand on the NRR and qualify for the semis); however, that didn’t happen. Not only did they fail to do so, thereby eliminating themselves from the semifinal race, but they also nearly conceded the game, which they later won by just five runs.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the PCB rewarded Farhan for his standout T20 WC performance by selecting him for the away ODI series against Bangladesh, which Pakistan lost after 11 years, with the opener scoring just 64 runs in three outings at an average of 21.33.

383 runs, two 100s, and a record 176-run stand: Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan wins ICC Player of the Month. See how he redefined T20 World Cup batting in February

Pakistani opener Sahibzada Farhan is crowned the ICC Player of the Month for February following a record T20 World Cup run. Leading the runs tally at his maiden ICC event, Farhan smashed a whopping 383 runs in six outings at 76.60, including two hundreds and as many fifties. The right-hander batter surpassed cricket veteran Virat Kohli’s long-standing tally for the most runs in a single edition (319 in the 2014 edition), striking at 160.25. Even though Pakistan’s campaign revolved around Farhan’s form, the Men in Green failed to reach the tournament’s semifinal. “It’s an incredible feeling to win this ICC award, especially for performances on the World Cup stage, where fans from all over the world are watching every moment. That makes it even more special,” Farhan said after winning the ICC Player of the Month award for February. “It was truly a tournament I’ll always cherish, and I’m determined to carry this momentum forward in the series and competitions ahead. “I’m deeply grateful to my teammates for their constant support and belief in me - this wouldn’t have been possible without them,” he concluded. Also read | Pakistan's PSL to be held behind closed doors, Lahore and Karachi to host matches amid West Asia unrest Farhan was on top of his game from the start. He smashed his maiden T20I hundred against Namibia in Pakistan’s last Group A game, before registering his second of this showpiece event against Sri Lanka in the do-or-die game for his team. During that match against the tournament’s co-host, Farhan stitched a 176-run stand for the first wicket with his partner Fakhar Zaman, the highest for any wicket in T20Is. Hammering 212 after batting first, Pakistan needed to restrict Sri Lanka under a certain target (to stay ahead of New Zealand on the NRR and qualify for the semis); however, that didn’t happen. Not only did they fail to do so, thereby eliminating themselves from the semifinal race, but they also nearly conceded the game, which they later won by just five runs. Meanwhile, the PCB rewarded Farhan for his standout T20 WC performance by selecting him for the away ODI series against Bangladesh, which Pakistan lost after 11 years, with the opener scoring just 64 runs in three outings at an average of 21.33.

383 runs, two 100s, and a record 176-run stand: Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan wins ICC Player of the Month. See how he redefined T20 World Cup batting in February

Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan crowned ICC Player of the Month following record T20 WC campaign

Several IPL franchises are concerned about the availability of their overseas stars, who could miss parts of the 2026 season or even the entire tournament due to various reasons. Mitchell Starc, Delhi Capitals’ pace spearhead, is also expected to miss the initial phase of the season, as Cricket Australia manages his workload. DC head coach Hemang Badani said the team is still unsure about Starc’s availability and is awaiting official clearance (NOC) from Cricket Australia before confirming anything.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We are waiting for an NOC from Cricket Australia, once we get that, then only we can say anything about Starc’s availability," Badani told reporters in New Delhi on Monday.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-indian-captain-ms-dhoni-honours-t20-world-cup-winners-sanju-samson-shivam-dube-at-csk-event-1774253159771">Former Indian captain MS Dhoni honours T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube at CSK event</a>&nbsp;Team director Venugopal Rao added that Starc’s fitness is also a concern, but they expect him to join once the clearance comes.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Starc will come, we just waiting for the NOC because his fitness is the concern. We are just waiting for it," he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Th 36-year-old had a good last season, taking 14 wickets in 11 matches and was retained by the franchise after being bought for INR 11.75 crore in the 2025 auction. Delhi will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fide-candidates-indian-grandmaster-koneru-humpy-withdraws-citing-personal-safety-and-well-being-1774244894966">India's Koneru Humpy withdraws from FIDE Candidates amid US-Israel-Iran war</a>&nbsp;Starc is not the only Australian player facing availability concerns, as Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) and Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad) are also expected to miss a few early matches. Cummins, who leads SRH, will be replaced as captain by Ishan Kishan during his absence. Meanwhile, Jack Edwards (SRH) and Nathan Ellis (Chennai Super Kings) are set to miss the entire season due to injuries.

Delhi Capitals (DC) will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1. 

Several IPL franchises are concerned about the availability of their overseas stars, who could miss parts of the 2026 season or even the entire tournament due to various reasons. Mitchell Starc, Delhi Capitals’ pace spearhead, is also expected to miss the initial phase of the season, as Cricket Australia manages his workload. DC head coach Hemang Badani said the team is still unsure about Starc’s availability and is awaiting official clearance (NOC) from Cricket Australia before confirming anything. “We are waiting for an NOC from Cricket Australia, once we get that, then only we can say anything about Starc’s availability," Badani told reporters in New Delhi on Monday. Also Read - Former Indian captain MS Dhoni honours T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube at CSK event Team director Venugopal Rao added that Starc’s fitness is also a concern, but they expect him to join once the clearance comes. “Starc will come, we just waiting for the NOC because his fitness is the concern. We are just waiting for it," he said. Th 36-year-old had a good last season, taking 14 wickets in 11 matches and was retained by the franchise after being bought for INR 11.75 crore in the 2025 auction. Delhi will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1. Also Read - India's Koneru Humpy withdraws from FIDE Candidates amid US-Israel-Iran war Starc is not the only Australian player facing availability concerns, as Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) and Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad) are also expected to miss a few early matches. Cummins, who leads SRH, will be replaced as captain by Ishan Kishan during his absence. Meanwhile, Jack Edwards (SRH) and Nathan Ellis (Chennai Super Kings) are set to miss the entire season due to injuries.

Delhi Capitals (DC) will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1.&nbsp;

'Waiting for NOC from CA': Delhi Capitals on Mitchell Starc’s IPL 2026 availability

Virat Kohli leads IPL charts in most runs (8,661), most hundreds (8), and most runs in one season (973), while Dhoni has most death-over runs (2,936) and Gayle has most sixes (357), Phil Salt has highest strike rate (175.7), Dhawan has most powerplay runs (3,391).

Virat Kohli leads IPL charts in most runs (8,661), most hundreds (8), and most runs in one season (973), while Dhoni has most death-over runs (2,936) and Gayle has most sixes (357), Phil Salt has highest strike rate (175.7), Dhawan has most powerplay runs (3,391).

IPL 2026 Stats: From Dhoni to Kohli - List of Best Batters of All Time

Former India captain MS Dhoni honoured T20 World Cup 2026 winners Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube, along with Under-19 World Cup-winning captain Ayush Mhatre at a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pre-season fan event in Chepauk on Sunday. Dhoni presented special gifts to the players during the event, which also featured several CSK legends and celebrated India’s recent T20 World Cup win. The year 2026 began on a high for Indian cricket, as the team clinched their sixth Under-19 World Cup title by defeating England by 100 runs in the final at Harare. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a brilliant 175 off 80 balls, while captain Mhatre contributed 53. India posted a massive total of 411/9 in 50 overs and in reply, England were bowled out for 311 in 40.2 overs.&nbsp;Earlier this month, India also won the T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. India scored 255/5, with Samson making 89 runs off 46 balls and Ishan Kishan scoring 54 off 25 balls.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fide-candidates-indian-grandmaster-koneru-humpy-withdraws-citing-personal-safety-and-well-being-1774244894966">FIDE Candidates: Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy withdraws citing 'personal safety and well-being'</a>&nbsp;While chasing, New Zealand were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs, with Jasprit Bumrah starring with 4/15 and Axar Patel chipping in with 3/27.&nbsp;The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side finished at the bottom of the points table last season after a paltry start to their campaign. But, they have formed a strong side in the mini-auction and are hopeful for a record sixth title this year.&nbsp;<h2>Raina, Hayden inducted into CSK's first-ever Hall of Fame</h2>Meanwhile, CSK added Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden to its first-ever Hall of Fame during the ROAR 2026 event at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This is the first time CSK has officially honoured its former great players.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/verstappen-finally-wins-in-germany-but-gets-disqualified-in-germany-by-no-fault-of-his-1774241468570">Verstappen finally wins but gets disqualified in Germany by no fault of his</a>&nbsp;Raina played for CSK from 2008 to 2021 and helped the team win four IPL titles and he is also the highest run-scorer for CSK with 5,529 runs in 200 matches.&nbsp;While, Hayden played for CSK from 2008 to 2010 and was part of the 2010 title-winning team. He also won the Orange Cap in 2009 after scoring 572 runs that season.&nbsp;CSK will begin their 2026 season on Mar 30 against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. After finishing at the bottom last season, the team will aim to make a strong comeback and compete for another title.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

CSK will begin their 2026 season on Mar 30 against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. After finishing at the bottom last season, the team will aim to make a strong comeback and compete for another title.

Former India captain MS Dhoni honoured T20 World Cup 2026 winners Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube, along with Under-19 World Cup-winning captain Ayush Mhatre at a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pre-season fan event in Chepauk on Sunday. Dhoni presented special gifts to the players during the event, which also featured several CSK legends and celebrated India’s recent T20 World Cup win. The year 2026 began on a high for Indian cricket, as the team clinched their sixth Under-19 World Cup title by defeating England by 100 runs in the final at Harare. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a brilliant 175 off 80 balls, while captain Mhatre contributed 53. India posted a massive total of 411/9 in 50 overs and in reply, England were bowled out for 311 in 40.2 overs. Earlier this month, India also won the T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. India scored 255/5, with Samson making 89 runs off 46 balls and Ishan Kishan scoring 54 off 25 balls. Also Read - FIDE Candidates: Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy withdraws citing 'personal safety and well-being' While chasing, New Zealand were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs, with Jasprit Bumrah starring with 4/15 and Axar Patel chipping in with 3/27. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side finished at the bottom of the points table last season after a paltry start to their campaign. But, they have formed a strong side in the mini-auction and are hopeful for a record sixth title this year. Raina, Hayden inducted into CSK's first-ever Hall of Fame Meanwhile, CSK added Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden to its first-ever Hall of Fame during the ROAR 2026 event at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This is the first time CSK has officially honoured its former great players. Also Read - Verstappen finally wins but gets disqualified in Germany by no fault of his Raina played for CSK from 2008 to 2021 and helped the team win four IPL titles and he is also the highest run-scorer for CSK with 5,529 runs in 200 matches. While, Hayden played for CSK from 2008 to 2010 and was part of the 2010 title-winning team. He also won the Orange Cap in 2009 after scoring 572 runs that season. CSK will begin their 2026 season on Mar 30 against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. After finishing at the bottom last season, the team will aim to make a strong comeback and compete for another title. With inputs from agencies

CSK will begin their 2026 season on Mar 30 against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. After finishing at the bottom last season, the team will aim to make a strong comeback and compete for another title.

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni honours T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube at CSK event

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has vowed to take action against players opting out of Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the Indian Premier League after Dasun Shanaka joined the trend on Sunday (Mar 22). On Sunday, Shanaka became the latest to leave the PSL for the Rajasthan Royals after Sam Curran was injured and will miss the entire IPL 2026. Earlier, Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani opted to part ways with PSL, joining Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).<h2>Naqvi promises action against players opting out of PSL</h2>"We will take action against those players according to the rules. There was a case last year, too [Corbin Bosch, who was banned from the PSL for one year], and the same thing will happen this time,” Naqvi said in a press conference on Sunday.&nbsp;“Clashing with the IPL is not an issue because if players are going there, we're getting excellent players coming here as well. We could not afford to postpone the PSL because we have no other window all year," Naqvi added.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Shanaka, a lower-order batter and medium-pace bowler who led Sri Lanka at the recent T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, comes in with good batting form: he hit a 20-ball 50 against Oman and 76 not out in 31 balls against Pakistan. He has played one season of the IPL in the past, in 2023, when he played three games for the Gujarat Titans (GT) with unspectacular returns.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;He becomes the second player to walk away from his PSL team to join an IPL franchise in the past few days after Blessing Muzarabani opted out of his deal with Islamabad United once Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) reached out to him to be a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman, who the team had to release on instructions from the BCCI because of geopolitical tensions between India and Bangladesh.

On Sunday, Dasun Shanaka became the latest to leave the PSL for the Rajasthan Royals after Sam Curran was injured and will miss the entire IPL 2026. Earlier, Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani opted to part ways with PSL, joining Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has vowed to take action against players opting out of Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the Indian Premier League after Dasun Shanaka joined the trend on Sunday (Mar 22). On Sunday, Shanaka became the latest to leave the PSL for the Rajasthan Royals after Sam Curran was injured and will miss the entire IPL 2026. Earlier, Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani opted to part ways with PSL, joining Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Naqvi promises action against players opting out of PSL "We will take action against those players according to the rules. There was a case last year, too [Corbin Bosch, who was banned from the PSL for one year], and the same thing will happen this time,” Naqvi said in a press conference on Sunday. “Clashing with the IPL is not an issue because if players are going there, we're getting excellent players coming here as well. We could not afford to postpone the PSL because we have no other window all year," Naqvi added. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Shanaka, a lower-order batter and medium-pace bowler who led Sri Lanka at the recent T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, comes in with good batting form: he hit a 20-ball 50 against Oman and 76 not out in 31 balls against Pakistan. He has played one season of the IPL in the past, in 2023, when he played three games for the Gujarat Titans (GT) with unspectacular returns. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL He becomes the second player to walk away from his PSL team to join an IPL franchise in the past few days after Blessing Muzarabani opted out of his deal with Islamabad United once Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) reached out to him to be a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman, who the team had to release on instructions from the BCCI because of geopolitical tensions between India and Bangladesh.

On Sunday, Dasun Shanaka became the latest to leave the PSL for the Rajasthan Royals after Sam Curran was injured and will miss the entire IPL 2026. Earlier, Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani opted to part ways with PSL, joining Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

IPL vs PSL: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi promises action against players opting out

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni here is a look at five batters with most runs for single IPL franchise. The illustrious list also features the likes of Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina and AB de Villiers. 

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni here is a look at five batters with most runs for single IPL franchise. The illustrious list also features the likes of Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina and AB de Villiers.&nbsp;

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, 5 batters with most runs for single IPL franchise

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli here is a look at five Indian batters with most fifties in IPL. The honourbale list also features the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul and Suresh Raina. 

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli&nbsp;here is a look at five Indian batters with most fifties in IPL. The honourbale list also features the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul and Suresh Raina.&nbsp;

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most fifties in IPL

From Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Priyansh Arya here is a look at five fastest IPL hundreds by Indian batters. The tempting list also consists of names like Yusuf Pathan, Abhishek Sharma and Mayank Agarwal. 

From Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Priyansh Arya here is a look at five fastest IPL hundreds by Indian batters. The tempting list also consists of names like Yusuf Pathan, Abhishek Sharma and Mayank Agarwal.&nbsp;

From Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Priyansh Arya, 5 fastest IPL hundreds by Indian batters

&nbsp;Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka is all set to break his contract with Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Lahore Qalandars and join Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals. After Sam Curran’s injury ruled him out of the entire IPL 2026 season, Shanaka has emerged as a perfect fit for the 2008 champions. As per media reports, the move is now underway with exit formalities with Qalandars already underway. It is also learnt that Daniel Sams will join the Qalandars as Shanaka’s replacement.<h2>Shanaka to join Rajasthan Royals</h2>Curran, who was part of a pre-auction trade between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and RR in which CSK acquired Sanju Samson and RR also got Ravindra Jadeja, has a groin issue, which has ruled him out of the tournament.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Shanaka, a lower-order batter and medium-pace bowler who led Sri Lanka at the recent T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, comes in with good batting form: he hit a 20-ball 50 against Oman and 76 not out in 31 balls against Pakistan. He has played one season of the IPL in the past, in 2023, when he played three games for the Gujarat Titans (GT) with unspectacular returns.&nbsp;He becomes the second player to walk away from his PSL team to join an IPL franchise in the past few days after Blessing Muzarabani opted out of his deal with Islamabad United once Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) reached out to him to be a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman, who the team had to release on instructions from the BCCI because of geopolitical tensions between India and Bangladesh.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;For RR, Shanaka joins a strong list of overseas players, the others being Shimron Hetmyer, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Kwena Maphaka and Adam Milne.&nbsp;RR, who finished one off the bottom last season, begin their IPL 2026 campaign next Monday, March 30, in Guwahati against CSK.

Sam Curran, who was part of a pre-auction trade between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and RR in which CSK acquired Sanju Samson and RR also got Ravindra Jadeja, has a groin issue, which has ruled him out of the tournament.

Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka is all set to break his contract with Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Lahore Qalandars and join Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals. After Sam Curran’s injury ruled him out of the entire IPL 2026 season, Shanaka has emerged as a perfect fit for the 2008 champions. As per media reports, the move is now underway with exit formalities with Qalandars already underway. It is also learnt that Daniel Sams will join the Qalandars as Shanaka’s replacement. Shanaka to join Rajasthan Royals Curran, who was part of a pre-auction trade between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and RR in which CSK acquired Sanju Samson and RR also got Ravindra Jadeja, has a groin issue, which has ruled him out of the tournament. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Shanaka, a lower-order batter and medium-pace bowler who led Sri Lanka at the recent T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, comes in with good batting form: he hit a 20-ball 50 against Oman and 76 not out in 31 balls against Pakistan. He has played one season of the IPL in the past, in 2023, when he played three games for the Gujarat Titans (GT) with unspectacular returns. He becomes the second player to walk away from his PSL team to join an IPL franchise in the past few days after Blessing Muzarabani opted out of his deal with Islamabad United once Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) reached out to him to be a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman, who the team had to release on instructions from the BCCI because of geopolitical tensions between India and Bangladesh. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds For RR, Shanaka joins a strong list of overseas players, the others being Shimron Hetmyer, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Kwena Maphaka and Adam Milne. RR, who finished one off the bottom last season, begin their IPL 2026 campaign next Monday, March 30, in Guwahati against CSK.

Sam Curran, who was part of a pre-auction trade between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and RR in which CSK acquired Sanju Samson and RR also got Ravindra Jadeja, has a groin issue, which has ruled him out of the tournament.

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Pakistan’s premier T20 franchise league, Pakistan Super League (PSL) is all set to be played behind closed doors as tensions in West Asia are yet to cool down. After the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran and then a retaliatory attack from Iran, civil unrest has been seen in the Gulf region. As a result, tension in the West Asia region is at an all-time high with attacks on US air bases in Qatar, Bahrain and other surrounding regions. To take a safe stand, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will host this year’s PSL in two cities – Lahore and Karachi, with matches being played behind closed doors.<h2>PSL behind close doors</h2>Pakistan depends on oil and gas from the Gulf and the government has, in recent weeks, introduced a series of fuel-saving measures over fears of a drop in supply. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the decisions on the PSL were taken after consultation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;"The prime minister has requested restricted movements of people because of the fuel crisis so we have decided that the PSL would continue as per the original schedule but without crowds," Naqvi told a press conference in Lahore.&nbsp;To stop fans travelling, the eight-team league has also been reduced to two venues, and not the original six, meaning Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan and Peshawar miss out.&nbsp;"All PSL matches will now take place in Lahore and Karachi and we hope the league could be held with crowds but that would be contingent on the crisis in Iran ending," said Naqvi, who is also Pakistan's interior minister.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;The PSL began in 2016 on neutral grounds in the United Arab Emirates due to safety fears in Pakistan.&nbsp;"I feel for the Peshawar crowds who were due to watch a match for the first time," said Naqvi.&nbsp;Naqvi said the PCB would compensate the franchise owners for the loss of revenue because of no crowds. The majority of gate money goes to the franchises. The 11th edition of PSL will run until May 3.

Pakistan depends on oil and gas from the Gulf and the government has, in recent weeks, introduced a series of fuel-saving measures over fears of a drop in supply. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the decisions on the PSL were taken after consultation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Pakistan’s premier T20 franchise league, Pakistan Super League (PSL) is all set to be played behind closed doors as tensions in West Asia are yet to cool down. After the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran and then a retaliatory attack from Iran, civil unrest has been seen in the Gulf region. As a result, tension in the West Asia region is at an all-time high with attacks on US air bases in Qatar, Bahrain and other surrounding regions. To take a safe stand, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will host this year’s PSL in two cities – Lahore and Karachi, with matches being played behind closed doors. PSL behind close doors Pakistan depends on oil and gas from the Gulf and the government has, in recent weeks, introduced a series of fuel-saving measures over fears of a drop in supply. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the decisions on the PSL were taken after consultation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds "The prime minister has requested restricted movements of people because of the fuel crisis so we have decided that the PSL would continue as per the original schedule but without crowds," Naqvi told a press conference in Lahore. To stop fans travelling, the eight-team league has also been reduced to two venues, and not the original six, meaning Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan and Peshawar miss out. "All PSL matches will now take place in Lahore and Karachi and we hope the league could be held with crowds but that would be contingent on the crisis in Iran ending," said Naqvi, who is also Pakistan's interior minister. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli The PSL began in 2016 on neutral grounds in the United Arab Emirates due to safety fears in Pakistan. "I feel for the Peshawar crowds who were due to watch a match for the first time," said Naqvi. Naqvi said the PCB would compensate the franchise owners for the loss of revenue because of no crowds. The majority of gate money goes to the franchises. The 11th edition of PSL will run until May 3.

Pakistan depends on oil and gas from the Gulf and the government has, in recent weeks, introduced a series of fuel-saving measures over fears of a drop in supply. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the decisions on the PSL were taken after consultation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Pakistan's PSL to be held behind closed doors, Lahore and Karachi to host matches amid West Asia unrest

Former Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli cannot stop making headlines as less than a week remains for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) to start. On Sunday, the former RCB skipper was in the spotlight as he laughed off one of the rumours that was making the rounds in the media. Virat’s reaction left everyone stunned while also dismissing any such rumour that surrounds the veteran batter.<h2>Virat dismisses rumours</h2>In a cryptic Instagram story, Virat shared a laughing emoji, along with a claim stating that Virat had asked for a chartered flight to RCB management. This chartered flight would be arranged from India to London if there is a gap of three days between two IPL matches. The claim further added that Virat would return to India a day before the IPL match and rejoin the squad. However, a laughing emoji on the story did suggest that no such claims were true and the 2025 IPL winner would stay in India with the RCB squad.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;It is worth noting that Virat stays in London with his family these days, away from the media spotlight. He, along with wife Anushka and their two kids, have been traveling across the English capital and India whenever they have sporting commitments, but have largely opted to stay away from the media.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;The former India captain will return to competitive action on Saturday (Mar 28) when RCB take on 2016 champions SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in the curtain-raiser clash. Virat has joined the RCB squad for the pre-season and will be available full-time. Virat was last in competitive action in January when the Men in Blue faced New Zealand.

On Sunday, the former RCB skipper was in the spotlight as he laughed off one of the rumours that was making the rounds in the media. Virat’s reaction left everyone stunned while also dismissing any such rumour that surrounds the veteran batter.

Former Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli cannot stop making headlines as less than a week remains for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) to start. On Sunday, the former RCB skipper was in the spotlight as he laughed off one of the rumours that was making the rounds in the media. Virat’s reaction left everyone stunned while also dismissing any such rumour that surrounds the veteran batter. Virat dismisses rumours In a cryptic Instagram story, Virat shared a laughing emoji, along with a claim stating that Virat had asked for a chartered flight to RCB management. This chartered flight would be arranged from India to London if there is a gap of three days between two IPL matches. The claim further added that Virat would return to India a day before the IPL match and rejoin the squad. However, a laughing emoji on the story did suggest that no such claims were true and the 2025 IPL winner would stay in India with the RCB squad. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli It is worth noting that Virat stays in London with his family these days, away from the media spotlight. He, along with wife Anushka and their two kids, have been traveling across the English capital and India whenever they have sporting commitments, but have largely opted to stay away from the media. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds The former India captain will return to competitive action on Saturday (Mar 28) when RCB take on 2016 champions SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in the curtain-raiser clash. Virat has joined the RCB squad for the pre-season and will be available full-time. Virat was last in competitive action in January when the Men in Blue faced New Zealand.

On Sunday, the former RCB skipper was in the spotlight as he laughed off one of the rumours that was making the rounds in the media. Virat’s reaction left everyone stunned while also dismissing any such rumour that surrounds the veteran batter.

Virat Kohli to get chartered flight to London during IPL 2026? Here's how former RCB captain reacted

South Africa successfully defended their total to secure a 19-run win over New Zealand in the fourth T20I at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Sunday (Mar 22), levelling the series at 2-2. After posting 164/5, the visitors produced an impressive bowling display and restricted the hosts to 145 all out. The Kiwis were well placed early on but began losing wickets regularly under pressure. Tim Robinson was the top scorer with 32 off 22 balls, including four fours and a six. Dane Cleaver made 26 from 16 balls, with two fours and two sixes. Nick Kelly (19 off 20) and Kyle Jamieson (13 off 9) also made useful contributions.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-to-get-chartered-flight-to-london-during-ipl-2026-here-s-how-former-rcb-captain-reacted-1774173079459">Virat Kohli to get chartered flight to London during IPL 2026? Here's how former RCB captain reacted</a>&nbsp;For the visitors, Keshav Maharaj (2/22) and debutant Prenelan Subrayen (2/13) turned the game in South Africa’s favour, picking up two wickets each, while Gerald Coetzee claimed three crucial wickets for 31 to seal the win.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, Connor Esterhuizen played a strong innings of 57 runs from 36 balls, including seven fours and three sixes, helping South Africa reach 164/5. Rubin Hermann supported him well with an unbeaten 28 off 25 balls, hitting two fours and a six. Tony de Zorzi also scored 23 runs from 21 balls, with three fours and a six.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lebron-james-breaks-another-record-in-los-angeles-lakers-win-over-orlando-magic-1774150793454">LeBron James breaks another record in Los Angeles Lakers win over Orlando Magic</a>&nbsp;For New Zealand, Kyle Jamieson took two wickets for 29, while Zakary Foulkes (1/35), Ben Sears (1/22) and Cole McConchie (1/26) picked up one wicket each. &nbsp;With the five-match T20I series now level, the final game becomes crucial for both the teams. South Africa will aim to carry forward their winning momentum, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and seal the series.

With the five-match T20I series now level, the final game becomes crucial for both the teams. South Africa will aim to carry forward their winning momentum, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and seal the series.

South Africa successfully defended their total to secure a 19-run win over New Zealand in the fourth T20I at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Sunday (Mar 22), levelling the series at 2-2. After posting 164/5, the visitors produced an impressive bowling display and restricted the hosts to 145 all out. The Kiwis were well placed early on but began losing wickets regularly under pressure. Tim Robinson was the top scorer with 32 off 22 balls, including four fours and a six. Dane Cleaver made 26 from 16 balls, with two fours and two sixes. Nick Kelly (19 off 20) and Kyle Jamieson (13 off 9) also made useful contributions. Also Read - Virat Kohli to get chartered flight to London during IPL 2026? Here's how former RCB captain reacted For the visitors, Keshav Maharaj (2/22) and debutant Prenelan Subrayen (2/13) turned the game in South Africa’s favour, picking up two wickets each, while Gerald Coetzee claimed three crucial wickets for 31 to seal the win. Earlier, Connor Esterhuizen played a strong innings of 57 runs from 36 balls, including seven fours and three sixes, helping South Africa reach 164/5. Rubin Hermann supported him well with an unbeaten 28 off 25 balls, hitting two fours and a six. Tony de Zorzi also scored 23 runs from 21 balls, with three fours and a six. Also Read - LeBron James breaks another record in Los Angeles Lakers win over Orlando Magic For New Zealand, Kyle Jamieson took two wickets for 29, while Zakary Foulkes (1/35), Ben Sears (1/22) and Cole McConchie (1/26) picked up one wicket each. With the five-match T20I series now level, the final game becomes crucial for both the teams. South Africa will aim to carry forward their winning momentum, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and seal the series.

With the five-match T20I series now level, the final game becomes crucial for both the teams. South Africa will aim to carry forward their winning momentum, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and seal the series.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Check out SRH final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

Rajasthan Royals (RR) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Check out RR final squad; batters, bowlers, keepers and more

During a practice match of Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday (Mar 21), 26-year-old spinner Zeeshan Ansari had a tense moment with team captain Ishan Kishan. The incident happened in the eighth over when Kishan and Liam Livingstone were batting in full flow. Kishan scored 20 runs off Ansari in one over, but the spinner later got him out. Even though practice matches are usually calm, Ansari reacted angrily after taking the wicket and signaled Kishan to leave the field and the two exchanged a few words. Kishan, however, did not take it seriously and was seen laughing as he walked back.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is also some speculation on social media about tension in the team, although it appeared to be just a reaction in the heat of the moment.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-set-to-return-to-belfast-after-19-years-as-ireland-t20i-series-schedule-released-1774068077917">India set to return to Belfast after 19 years as Ireland T20I series schedule released</a><h2>Watch the video below</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Send off to Ishan Kishan 🤯 During the intra squad match today, Zeeshan Ansari, a bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, was seen giving a send off to his own captain Ishan Kishan after dismissing him. The team atmosphere doesn’t seem to be very good. <a href="https://t.co/3b75QtTh3F">pic.twitter.com/3b75QtTh3F</a>&mdash; Stubbsy  (@spideypant_) <a href="https://twitter.com/spideypant_/status/2035409442519523630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

During the previous Indian Premier League season, Ansari claimed six wickets in ten matches and has recently been in top form, taking 21 wickets in his last eight competitive outings. Meanwhile, Kishan is leading the team for the first few games because regular captain Pat Cummins is injured and expected to return in mid-April.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lebron-james-breaks-another-record-in-los-angeles-lakers-win-over-orlando-magic-1774150793454">LeBron James breaks another record in Los Angeles Lakers win over Orlando Magic</a>&nbsp;Interestingly, this happened shortly after Jharkhand assistant coach Sunny Gupta spoke about Kishan’s leadership, praising him as more serious than people think and highlighting his focus on maintaining a positive team environment while maintaining discipline and responsibility.&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

During a practice match of Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday (Mar 21), 26-year-old spinner Zeeshan Ansari had a tense moment with team captain Ishan Kishan. The incident happened in the eighth over when Kishan and Liam Livingstone were batting in full flow. Kishan scored 20 runs off Ansari in one over, but the spinner later got him out. Even though practice matches are usually calm, Ansari reacted angrily after taking the wicket and signaled Kishan to leave the field and the two exchanged a few words. Kishan, however, did not take it seriously and was seen laughing as he walked back. There is also some speculation on social media about tension in the team, although it appeared to be just a reaction in the heat of the moment. Also Read - India set to return to Belfast after 19 years as Ireland T20I series schedule released Watch the video below

Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Watch: Ishan Kishan receives fiery send-off from teammate in SRH practice match

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