A new promotional video from the Pakistan Cricket Board has subtly reignited the bitter ‘handshake controversy’ with India, setting the stage for a politically charged T20 World Cup 2026 encounter in Colombo.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri and ex-England legend Kevin Pietersen have both singled out Abhishek Sharma as the potential game-changer for India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. With explosive talent and fearless intent, is this young left-hander the missing piece in India’s title puzzle?
Top Pakistani cricketers including Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are reportedly victims of a massive investment scam linked to a former PSL sponsor. The PCB has launched a formal probe as losses could surpass one billion rupees.
In a landmark ruling that closes a dark chapter of the Tokyo Olympics, former Kadokawa Corp. chairman Tsuguhiko Kadokawa has been handed a suspended prison sentence for his role in a bribery scheme to secure Olympic sponsorship. The verdict underscores the deep-seated corruption that marred the global event.
A diplomatic firestorm is brewing in world cricket. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has revealed that the IPL’s decision to drop Mustafizur Rahman over security fears was the catalyst for its hardline stance against travelling to India for the T20 World Cup.
Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL triumph in 2025, parent company Diageo has put the franchise up for sale. Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla is set to place a ‘strong and competitive’ bid, signaling a potential seismic shift in the team’s ownership.