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Sarfaraz Ahmed (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan have picked a 16-member squad for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood leading the side. Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed will take charge as head coach, with Asad Shafiq as batting coach and Umar Gul as bowling coach.The team is looking to improve its position in…

Here are five key player battles that could define the contest: Virat Kohli vs Axar PatelThis remains one of the most intriguing tactical matchups. While Kohli has been in aggressive form this season, Axar Patel has historically managed to keep him in check. Kohli has scored 97 runs off 86 balls against Axar, being dismissed…

RCB Green Jersey (Pic Credit: RCB/X) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are making a powerful statement off the field while facing Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium IPL 2026. As part of their long-standing ‘Green Initiative’, RCB will once again are taking the field in their signature green jerseys, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability.Crafted…

5 key battles to watch in SRH vs CSK clash Sunrisers Hyderabad will rely on their young pace duo, Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, in their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings in Hyderabad. Hinge starred in the previous match with figures of 4/34, supported by Hussain’s four wickets, as SRH dismantled Rajasthan Royals.They…

Shreyas Iyer eyes title glory (Image: IPL/PBKS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer has made it clear that while the ultimate goal is to lift the IPL 2026 trophy, the team is firmly focused on staying in the present and taking one game at a time. Under the leadership of Iyer and head coach Ricky…

Shaheen Shah Afridi (Image credit: PSL) NEW DELHI: Shaheen Shah Afridi was seen visibly angry and frustrated after his dismissal during the PSL 2026 clash between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium in Karachi. Leading Lahore this season, Afridi lost his temper after being dismissed for a duck by Usman Tariq.Afridi was…

5 key battles to watch in RCB vs DC In IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday, April 18, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB have been one of the standout teams this season, winning four of their five matches and sitting second on the points table….

Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to take on Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. In their last outing against Lucknow Super Giants, star batter Virat Kohli was deployed as an Impact Player.Kohli had sustained an ankle injury during…

MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The big question around MS Dhoni continues to dominate IPL 2026 chatter – when will he return, and will he play today against Sunrisers Hyderabad? Fans are eagerly waiting for a glimpse of the iconic wicketkeeper-batter as Chennai Super Kings prepare to face SRH at the Rajiv Gandhi…