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A legal dispute has emerged over the ownership structure of Rajasthan Royals following a stake acquisition involving Lakshmi Niwas Mittal and Adar Poonawalla. The Somani Group has raised concerns regarding the transaction and the entry of the new investors.
Rishabh Pant reacted after Lucknow Super Giants suffered their fifth consecutive loss in IPL 2026, following a defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders at Ekana Stadium. The match, which included a Super Over finish, extended the team’s difficult run in the tournament.
Afghanistan Cricket Board chairman Mirwais Ashraf honoured Indian cricketer Ashwani Kumar following an IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians. The gesture drew attention as a reflection of positive cricketing relations between India and Afghanistan.
Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has criticised comparisons between the Pakistan Super League and the Indian Premier League, offering his perspective on differences in competition levels. His remarks focused on the quality of players participating in both leagues and how they are perceived by audiences.
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya has rewarded the ground staff at Wankhede Stadium with financial incentives ahead of the IPL 2026 season. The gesture comes after India’s recent success in international cricket, with Pandya acknowledging the efforts of support staff who maintain playing conditions.
England opener Ben Duckett has withdrawn from the IPL 2026 season after being picked by Delhi Capitals in the auction. The decision has raised the possibility of disciplinary action, with league rules reportedly allowing for a suspension of up to three years in such cases.
Mahika Sharma, who has been linked to Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya, responded to online trolling with a message on social media as controversy continues over Pandya’s celebration following India’s T20 World Cup victory. The debate began after a complaint was filed alleging that the cricketer may have violated guidelines related to the use of the national flag during the celebrations.
England defeated Pakistan in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash, with Harry Brook’s century proving decisive in the chase. The loss dented Pakistan’s campaign and intensified scrutiny on team performance in crucial matches. Following the game, captain Salman Ali Agha acknowledged Brook’s impact and said he hopes the England batter maintains his form against upcoming opponents as well.
West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs in their Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026, delivering one of the most emphatic wins of the tournament so far. Batting first, West Indies piled up a massive total, putting early pressure on Zimbabwe’s bowlers. In reply, Zimbabwe struggled to keep pace with the required rate and lost wickets at regular intervals.
The T20 World Cup Super 8 qualification race hinges on the outcome of the Pakistan vs Namibia match, with rain likely to play a decisive role. If the match is abandoned without a result, both teams will share one point each under ICC regulations. In that scenario, Pakistan’s chances of advancing would depend on their existing points tally and net run rate compared to other teams in the group.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has publicly criticised PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi after Pakistan’s defeat to India in the T20 World Cup. Akhtar expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s performance and raised questions over administrative decisions and leadership direction.
India defeated Pakistan in a crucial T20 World Cup 2026 match to secure qualification for the Super 8 stage of the tournament. Ishan Kishan played a key role with the bat, while Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy delivered impactful performances with the ball to seal the win.
