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IPL 2026: ‘League Will Continue As Scheduled’, Says Dhumal As He Dismisses Reports Of Closed-door Playoffs
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya: Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has dismissed speculation surrounding the possibility of the playoffs of the 2026 edition being held behind closed doors or rescheduled due to concerns linked to fuel usage and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Dhumal clarified that the BCCI has not received any official instructions from the Government of India regarding changes to the tournament schedule and said the league will continue as planned.
“We only heard media reports (about the IPL playoffs potentially being held behind closed doors due to the petrol issue). Nothing of that sort is going to happen. The league will continue as scheduled. We will follow government directions, and the BCCI has not received any such directive from the government,” IPL chairman Arun Dhumal told IANS.
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Mohsin Naqvi’s Attendance In Doubt As ICC Board Meeting Heads To Ahmedabad: Report
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council’s upcoming quarterly meetings will take place in India later this month in Ahmedabad. However, there is still uncertainty about Mohsin Naqvi's participation due to ongoing tensions between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), according to a report.
'Safety Cannot Be Guaranteed, Withdraw Immediately': Pakistani Militant Group Issues Warning To Players Ahead Of PSL
Pakistan Cricket Board: After the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) announced to hold the Pakistan Super League (PSL) behind closed doors due to the West Asia conflict, a Pakistan militant group warned the overseas players to withdraw from the league, claiming their security "cannot be guaranteed" as the current environment is currently "unfit for any peaceful sporting activity."
ICC Confirms Phased Departures Of SA, WI Teams Amid Middle East Conflict
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday provided an update on the departure of teams following the conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, confirming that members of the South Africa and West Indies contingents are returning home amid ongoing travel disruptions.
ICC Rejects Bias Claims Amid Logostical Crisis, Cites Gulf Conflict For Flight Delays
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a formal response to the logistical crisis that has left few teams stranded in India following the conclusion of their 2026 T20 World Cup campaigns.
T20 WC: West Indies Players Depart India After Nine-day Wait
Cricket West Indies: Cricket West Indies (CWI) have confirmed that commercial travel arrangements have been secured for members of the West Indies national cricket team currently in India after continued delays with a charter flight organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
ICC Calls Off Board Meetings In Doha Amid West Asia Conflict: Report
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly called off its board and committee meetings in Doha due to the ongoing tensions in West Asia that have disrupted travel in the region.
T20 WC: West Indies, South Africa To Leave India On Tuesday After Travel Delays: Report
ICC T20 World Cup: The West Indies and South Africa squads have finally received confirmation regarding their departure from India after their campaigns in the ICC T20 World Cup came to an end.
Bosch Ruled Out Of NZ T20I Series Due To Injury, Mulder Named Replacement
ICC T20 World Cup: South Africa allrounder Eathan Bosch has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury, with fellow allrounder Wiaan Mulder named as his replacement in the 15-member squad.
T20 WC: ‘I Just Wanna Go Home,’ Says WI Coach Sammy Amid Delayed Departure From Kolkata
T20 World Cup: Amidst the West Indies experiencing delay in going home after their exit from the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, head coach Darren Sammy expressed his view by saying he “just wanna go home”.
'It's Time To Rest & Reset': Sindhu Safely Returns Home After Being Stranded In Dubai For 3 Days
ICC T20 World Cup: Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu has returned home safely after being stuck in Dubai for three days after flight operations were suspended owing to escalating tensions in West Asia.
‘I Am Meeting SLC Tomorrow, Sri Lanka Played Some Good Games Too’: Sanath Jayasuriya
Sri Lanka Cricket: Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, who was the team’s head coach during their recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign, said members and officials of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the future plans after the co-hosts failed to make it to the semifinals of the marquee event.
Could Someone Please Be In Contact: Bairstow Stuck In Abu Dhabi, Pleads For Help As Middle East Crisis Disrupts Flights
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer: England cricketer Jonny Bairstow, who is touring Abu Dhabi with the England Lions in a coaching role, pleaded for help after airlines serving the Middle East cancelled and diverted flights after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran.
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