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New Delhi: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) charged four individuals with breaches of the ICC anti-corruption code. They imposed a lifetime ban on former Chattogram Royals player Saminur Rahman and four others have been suspended in an effort to safeguard the integrity of the sport. Cricketer Amit Majumder, team managers Lablur Rahman and Rezwan Kabir Siddique, along with Noakhali Express co-owner Towhidul Haque, have been charged for alleged betting activities, failing to cooperate with investigations, concealing relevant communications and obstructing the BCB’s anti-corruption unit.  “The charged participants have been provisionally suspended and have 14 days from receipt of the notices…

Madrid (Spain): Real Madrid midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni once again engaged in a heated spat during training. It led to an emergency medical situation as one of the club captains, Valverde, was forced to be taken to the hospital. As per Spanish outlet Marca, the tension escalated quickly for the second successive day, as the duo were already involved in another disagreement yesterday. The latest clash was described in reports as significantly more intense, with Valverde being hurt. However, the details regarding the exact nature of his condition have not been officially disclosed. It is, however, believed that…

Lucknow: Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt has been out of action since the game against Delhi Capitals on April 18. He scored 63 runs in the match. However, since then, Salt has been under monitoring for a finger injury and it was recently that the cricketer returned to England for further scans. He is expected to join the Bengaluru squad soon, but neither the player nor the franchise has confirmed anything so far. In Salt’s absence, Jacob Bethell has opened alongside Virat Kohli. The young England international was once advised by former cricketer Alastair Cook to return home to…

New Delhi: The BCCI is set to introduce tighter restrictions around team environments in the IPL after concerns emerged over the movement of unauthorised individuals alongside franchises during the 2026 season. The proposed clampdown is expected to affect access to team hotels, dressing rooms, buses and other restricted areas connected to players and support staff. Over the course of the tournament, several prominent Indian cricketers, including Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan and Arshdeep Singh, were frequently seen travelling or spending time with their rumoured partners around franchise setups. Those appearances gradually became a subject of discussion within the board,…

New Delhi: Pakistan captain Shan Masood believes Babar Azam will deliver with the bat in the opening Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on May 8. After an outstanding Pakistan Super League campaign, Babar heads into the red-ball series carrying strong form and renewed confidence. However, it remains to be seen whether the star Pakistan batter can maintain the same momentum in red-ball cricket.  The former Pakistan captain endured a lengthy wait for a Test century, having last reached the landmark in 2022. His recent performances in the PSL, however, have reignited expectations around his role in…

New Delhi: Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was captured smoking an e-cigarette during a team flight. The clip spread rapidly across multiple platforms and appeared to show the veteran leg-spinner attempting to keep the act hidden while travelling alongside teammates. Arshdeep Singh recorded it initially and put it on his Snapchat, which later went viral. Meanwhile, E-cigarettes remain banned in India under existing regulations and it might put Chahal in trouble, especially for smoking during a flight.  The incident has triggered fresh scrutiny around player behaviour during the IPL season, especially with discussions around vaping and smoking involving cricketers already…

Hyderabad: Heinrich Klasen has been a force to reckon with in the ongoing IPL 2026. Previously, he was known for his fearless hitting and blistering strike rate, but this year, the former South Africa international changed his approach and has taken a more measured route this season without losing his impact. His transformation with the bat has played a major role in Sunrisers Hyderabad being at the top of the points table. Across his previous seasons with Hyderabad, Klaasen built a reputation as one of the tournament’s most destructive batters. His strike-rates since arriving at the franchise in 2023 stood…