Moeen Ali condemned the release of Mustafizur Rahman, emphasizing the negative impact on cricket and expressing sympathy for the player. Ali also criticized the ICC for its inaction and urged cricketing nations to address these escalating issues affecting the sport.

Former Indian all-rounder Ashwin hailed 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his incredible run of scores in domestic cricket ahead of IPL 2026.

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has joined the Pakistan Super League after being released from IPL 2026, a move that triggered strong reactions from the BCB and the Bangladesh government.

Mustafizur Rahman last played in the tournament eight years ago. He then represented Lahore Qalandars and registered four scalps in five matches.

Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni laughed at his own mimicry being performed at an event by a mimicry artist ahead of the IPL 2026 season.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is reportedly set for major renovations ahead of IPL 2026, with upgraded gates and emergency systems for smoother crowd management.