Tuesday, April 28
Lahore Qalandars have secured Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for the 2026 Pakistan Super League season. Rahman, a former Qalandar, returns to the franchise after a stint with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. His signing comes after recent developments involving the IPL and Bangladesh cricket.
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka lauded batting consultant Vikram Rathour for instilling an aggressive mindset ahead of the T20 World Cup. Despite recent disappointing results, Shanaka expressed confidence in the batters, attributing struggles to conditions and shot selection. He also appealed for fan support, acknowledging recent poor performances and apologizing for the outcomes.
Ahead of their T20 World Cup title defense, head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak sought blessings at the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, enters the tournament as strong favorites, aiming to become the first team to successfully defend the men's T20 World Cup title.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha reiterated that the decision to skip the India match at the T20 World Cup rests entirely with the Pakistani government. While acknowledging fans will miss the marquee clash, Agha stressed the team’s focus is on the remaining group games.
Tilak Varma made a remarkable comeback from injury, scoring a quickfire 45 off 19 balls in India's T20 World Cup warm-up win against South Africa. Expressing gratitude for his accelerated recovery, Varma credited the BCCI and CoE, feeling immense support from the crowd. The team's aggressive batting energy inspired his free-flowing play, signaling readiness for the World Cup opener.
