Saudi Arabia will enter the global franchise cricket market later this year with the launch of the six-team Dunes League T20, marking the kingdom’s biggest step yet into the sport. The tournament, officially sanctioned by the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation, is scheduled to begin in October in Taif near Jeddah. Organisers expect the competition to […]
BCCI Under Pressure After Massive IPL 2026 Viewership Slide
Indian Premier League (IPL) has dominated franchise cricket for nearly two decades. However, IPL 2026 is now facing growing scrutiny after a sharp decline in television ratings and audience engagement raised fresh concerns over the league’s future trajectory. According to figures released by BARC India and TAM Sports, the first half of IPL 2026 recorded […]
ECB Issues Warning to Indian-Owned Franchises Amid Pakistan Player Bias Concerns
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has issued a stern warning to franchises in The Hundred about concerns that some teams may deliberately overlook Pakistan players ahead of the March auction. The board reminded teams that selection must be based on merit, not nationality, amid reports that Indian-linked owners may avoid signing Pakistani cricketers. […]
PSL 2026: Kingsmen Add Explosive All-Rounder Glenn Maxwell
In a major boost for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, the Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen have confirmed the signing of Australian all-round superstar Glenn Maxwell as a direct overseas recruit for the league’s expanded 11th season. The announcement has created significant buzz among cricket fans and analysts ahead of the tournament’s kickoff in late […]