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Wahab Riaz, the mentor of the national women’s cricket team, wants the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to launch an international T20 women’s league in the country, on the lines of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

“The PSL has been a big success for us, and while our girls are not short on talent, they lack the experience and exposure of playing against stronger teams and players,” Wahab told reporters in Karachi.

He suggested that the PCB should explore this possibility because when Pakistani players share the dressing room with international players and play with them and against them, it will help them grow.

He also felt the Board should help in getting the members of the national women’s team opportunities to play in foreign T20 leagues.

Wahab, who is also a national selector, is supervising the team’s training in Karachi ahead of a bilateral series against Zimbabwe.

It is the first time a women’s team from Zimbabwe is visiting Pakistan for a white-ball tour. The teams will compete in three T20 matches and as many ODIs, starting April 29.

Wahab said the series will help in the preparations for this year’s T20 World Cup.

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Wahab Riaz wants a Women’s Cricket League in Pakistan on lines of PSL Wahab Riaz, the mentor of the national women’s cricket team, wants the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to launch an international T20 women’s league in the country, on the lines of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).“The PSL has been a big success for us, and while our girls are not short on talent, they lack the experience and exposure of playing against stronger teams and players,” Wahab told reporters in Karachi.He suggested that the PCB should explore this possibility because when Pakistani players share the dressing room with international players and play with them and against them, it will help them grow.He also felt the Board should help in getting the members of the national women’s team opportunities to play in foreign T20 leagues.Wahab, who is also a national selector, is supervising the team’s training in Karachi ahead of a bilateral series against Zimbabwe.It is the first time a women’s team from Zimbabwe is visiting Pakistan for a white-ball tour. The teams will compete in three T20 matches and as many ODIs, starting April 29.Wahab said the series will help in the preparations for this year’s T20 World Cup.Published on Apr 13, 2026 #Wahab #Riaz #Womens #Cricket #League #Pakistan #lines #PSL

April 13, 2026

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Wahab Riaz, the mentor of the national women’s cricket team, wants the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to launch an international T20 women’s league in the country, on the lines of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
“The PSL has been a big success for us, and while our girls are not short on talent, they lack the experience and exposure of playing against stronger teams and players,” Wahab told reporters in Karachi.
He suggested that the PCB should explore this possibility because when Pakistani players share the dressing room with international players and play with them and against them, it will help them grow.
He also felt the Board should help in getting the members of the national women’s team opportunities to play in foreign T20 leagues.
Wahab, who is also a national selector, is supervising the team’s training in Karachi ahead of a bilateral series against Zimbabwe.
It is the first time a women’s team from Zimbabwe is visiting Pakistan for a white-ball tour. The teams will compete in three T20 matches and as many ODIs, starting April 29.
Wahab said the series will help in the preparations for this year’s T20 World Cup.
Published on Apr 13, 2026

#Wahab #Riaz #Womens #Cricket #League #Pakistan #lines #PSL">Wahab Riaz wants a Women’s Cricket League in Pakistan on lines of PSL

Wahab Riaz, the mentor of the national women’s cricket team, wants the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to launch an international T20 women’s league in the country, on the lines of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

“The PSL has been a big success for us, and while our girls are not short on talent, they lack the experience and exposure of playing against stronger teams and players,” Wahab told reporters in Karachi.

He suggested that the PCB should explore this possibility because when Pakistani players share the dressing room with international players and play with them and against them, it will help them grow.

He also felt the Board should help in getting the members of the national women’s team opportunities to play in foreign T20 leagues.

Wahab, who is also a national selector, is supervising the team’s training in Karachi ahead of a bilateral series against Zimbabwe.

It is the first time a women’s team from Zimbabwe is visiting Pakistan for a white-ball tour. The teams will compete in three T20 matches and as many ODIs, starting April 29.

Wahab said the series will help in the preparations for this year’s T20 World Cup.

Published on Apr 13, 2026

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Deadspin | Braves pound 19 hits, crush Guardians Apr 12, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) reacts after hitting a single against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Dominic Smith homered and Jorge Mateo collected four hits as the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 13-1 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night. Atlanta starter Chris Sale (3-1) pitched six solid innings. The left-hander scattered eight hits, gave up one run, walked one and struck out six as the Braves won two of three games from the Guardians. Atlanta is the only team in Major League Baseball that hasn’t lost a series this year. The Braves pounded out 19 hits as second baseman Ozzie Albies was 3-for-4 with two runs and an RBI. Center fielder Mauricio Dubon was 3-or-4 with two runs and two RBI. Right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr had two hits and an RBI and third baseman Austin Riley also cranked out two hits, with a run and two RBIs. Cleveland starter Tanner Bibee (0-2) was saddled with the loss. He lasted 4 2/3 innings and gave up eight runs, 11 hits and one walk while fanning four. Atlanta took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on three straight hits with two outs. Mike Yastrzemski walked and Albies singled. Dubon’s RBI double into left center field put Atlanta up 1-0. Mateo’s RBI single scored Dubon, and Mateo later scored all the way from first on Acuna’s RBI double down the left field line for a 3-0 advantage. The Braves started to pour it on in the bottom of the fourth inning. Albies singled and scored on Smith’s home run which pushed the lead to 5-0. Atlanta tacked on four runs in the bottom of the fifth. Albies chased Bibee from the game with an RBI single up the middle and a 6-0 lead. Kolby Allard offered little relief as pinch hitter Kyle Farmer doubled down the left field line and plated Albies and Riley, who singled earlier. Dubon’s single scored Farmer for a 9-0 lead. Cleveland got on the board with Rhys Hoskins’ solo home run in the top of the sixth. Daniel Schneemann was 3-or-4 with two doubles for the Guardians. The route was on as the Braves went up 11-1 on Matt Olson’s RBI double in the eighth. Riley’s double knocked in two runs and capped the scoring. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Braves #pound #hits #crush #Guardians

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Apr 12, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) reacts after hitting a single against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Dominic Smith homered and Jorge Mateo collected four hits as the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 13-1 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night.

Atlanta starter Chris Sale (3-1) pitched six solid innings. The left-hander scattered eight hits, gave up one run, walked one and struck out six as the Braves won two of three games from the Guardians. Atlanta is the only team in Major League Baseball that hasn’t lost a series this year.

The Braves pounded out 19 hits as second baseman Ozzie Albies was 3-for-4 with two runs and an RBI. Center fielder Mauricio Dubon was 3-or-4 with two runs and two RBI.

Right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr had two hits and an RBI and third baseman Austin Riley also cranked out two hits, with a run and two RBIs.

Cleveland starter Tanner Bibee (0-2) was saddled with the loss. He lasted 4 2/3 innings and gave up eight runs, 11 hits and one walk while fanning four.

Atlanta took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on three straight hits with two outs. Mike Yastrzemski walked and Albies singled. Dubon’s RBI double into left center field put Atlanta up 1-0.

Mateo’s RBI single scored Dubon, and Mateo later scored all the way from first on Acuna’s RBI double down the left field line for a 3-0 advantage.

The Braves started to pour it on in the bottom of the fourth inning. Albies singled and scored on Smith’s home run which pushed the lead to 5-0.

Atlanta tacked on four runs in the bottom of the fifth. Albies chased Bibee from the game with an RBI single up the middle and a 6-0 lead.

Kolby Allard offered little relief as pinch hitter Kyle Farmer doubled down the left field line and plated Albies and Riley, who singled earlier. Dubon’s single scored Farmer for a 9-0 lead.

Cleveland got on the board with Rhys Hoskins’ solo home run in the top of the sixth. Daniel Schneemann was 3-or-4 with two doubles for the Guardians.

The route was on as the Braves went up 11-1 on Matt Olson’s RBI double in the eighth. Riley’s double knocked in two runs and capped the scoring.

–Field Level Media

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Apr 12, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) reacts after hitting a single against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Dominic Smith homered and Jorge Mateo collected four hits as the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 13-1 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night.

Atlanta starter Chris Sale (3-1) pitched six solid innings. The left-hander scattered eight hits, gave up one run, walked one and struck out six as the Braves won two of three games from the Guardians. Atlanta is the only team in Major League Baseball that hasn’t lost a series this year.

The Braves pounded out 19 hits as second baseman Ozzie Albies was 3-for-4 with two runs and an RBI. Center fielder Mauricio Dubon was 3-or-4 with two runs and two RBI.

Right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr had two hits and an RBI and third baseman Austin Riley also cranked out two hits, with a run and two RBIs.

Cleveland starter Tanner Bibee (0-2) was saddled with the loss. He lasted 4 2/3 innings and gave up eight runs, 11 hits and one walk while fanning four.

Atlanta took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on three straight hits with two outs. Mike Yastrzemski walked and Albies singled. Dubon’s RBI double into left center field put Atlanta up 1-0.

Mateo’s RBI single scored Dubon, and Mateo later scored all the way from first on Acuna’s RBI double down the left field line for a 3-0 advantage.

The Braves started to pour it on in the bottom of the fourth inning. Albies singled and scored on Smith’s home run which pushed the lead to 5-0.

Atlanta tacked on four runs in the bottom of the fifth. Albies chased Bibee from the game with an RBI single up the middle and a 6-0 lead.

Kolby Allard offered little relief as pinch hitter Kyle Farmer doubled down the left field line and plated Albies and Riley, who singled earlier. Dubon’s single scored Farmer for a 9-0 lead.

Cleveland got on the board with Rhys Hoskins’ solo home run in the top of the sixth. Daniel Schneemann was 3-or-4 with two doubles for the Guardians.

The route was on as the Braves went up 11-1 on Matt Olson’s RBI double in the eighth. Riley’s double knocked in two runs and capped the scoring.

–Field Level Media

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Apr 12, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) reacts…

On expected lines, the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACSU) has issued a show-cause notice to Romi Bhinder, team manager of Rajasthan Royals, for using a mobile handset during the side’s Indian Premier League fixture against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati last week.

According to the notice, Bhinder and the franchise have been asked to respond within 48 hours.

The charge pertains to the use of a mobile phone in the dugout. As per tournament guidelines, players and team officials are barred from using mobile phones in Players and Match Officials Areas (PMOA) to prevent any potentially corrupt transfer of information. Teams are, however, permitted to use walkie-talkies for communication between the dressing room and the dugout in specific situations.

While PMOA protocols allow a team manager to use a mobile phone inside the dressing room, its use in the dugout is prohibited.

Sources indicated that Bhinder had sought prior permission from the ACU before the tournament to use a mobile phone due to a medical condition that had led to his hospitalisation for three weeks ahead of the IPL. However, BCCI officials clarified that mobile phones cannot be used to make or receive calls in the dugout, which is accessible to the squad and coaching staff during matches.

On Sunday, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the “veracity of the incident” would be established before any conclusions are drawn.

“Managers using a mobile phone is permissible, but we need to find out whether there was any violation of rules. That fact-finding exercise is now on. Once it is complete, we will take necessary steps depending on the outcome,” Saikia told Sportstar.

Footage of the incident, showing Bhinder on his phone with Vaibhav Suryavanshi seated beside him, quickly went viral on social media, prompting the ACU to take cognisance.

Rajasthan Royals will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Monday.

Published on Apr 13, 2026

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BCCI’s ACSU issues show-cause notice to RR manager Romi Bhinder over dugout phone use On expected lines, the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACSU) has issued a show-cause notice to Romi Bhinder, team manager of Rajasthan Royals, for using a mobile handset during the side’s Indian Premier League fixture against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati last week.According to the notice, Bhinder and the franchise have been asked to respond within 48 hours.The charge pertains to the use of a mobile phone in the dugout. As per tournament guidelines, players and team officials are barred from using mobile phones in Players and Match Officials Areas (PMOA) to prevent any potentially corrupt transfer of information. Teams are, however, permitted to use walkie-talkies for communication between the dressing room and the dugout in specific situations.While PMOA protocols allow a team manager to use a mobile phone inside the dressing room, its use in the dugout is prohibited.Sources indicated that Bhinder had sought prior permission from the ACU before the tournament to use a mobile phone due to a medical condition that had led to his hospitalisation for three weeks ahead of the IPL. However, BCCI officials clarified that mobile phones cannot be used to make or receive calls in the dugout, which is accessible to the squad and coaching staff during matches.On Sunday, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the “veracity of the incident” would be established before any conclusions are drawn.“Managers using a mobile phone is permissible, but we need to find out whether there was any violation of rules. That fact-finding exercise is now on. Once it is complete, we will take necessary steps depending on the outcome,” Saikia told Sportstar.Footage of the incident, showing Bhinder on his phone with Vaibhav Suryavanshi seated beside him, quickly went viral on social media, prompting the ACU to take cognisance.Rajasthan Royals will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Monday.Published on Apr 13, 2026 #BCCIsACSU #issues #showcause #notice #manager #Romi #Bhinder #dugout #phone

April 13, 2026

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On expected lines, the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACSU) has issued a show-cause notice to Romi Bhinder, team manager of Rajasthan Royals, for using a mobile handset during the side’s Indian Premier League fixture against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati last week.
According to the notice, Bhinder and the franchise have been asked to respond within 48 hours.
The charge pertains to the use of a mobile phone in the dugout. As per tournament guidelines, players and team officials are barred from using mobile phones in Players and Match Officials Areas (PMOA) to prevent any potentially corrupt transfer of information. Teams are, however, permitted to use walkie-talkies for communication between the dressing room and the dugout in specific situations.
While PMOA protocols allow a team manager to use a mobile phone inside the dressing room, its use in the dugout is prohibited.
Sources indicated that Bhinder had sought prior permission from the ACU before the tournament to use a mobile phone due to a medical condition that had led to his hospitalisation for three weeks ahead of the IPL. However, BCCI officials clarified that mobile phones cannot be used to make or receive calls in the dugout, which is accessible to the squad and coaching staff during matches.
On Sunday, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the “veracity of the incident” would be established before any conclusions are drawn.
“Managers using a mobile phone is permissible, but we need to find out whether there was any violation of rules. That fact-finding exercise is now on. Once it is complete, we will take necessary steps depending on the outcome,” Saikia told Sportstar.
Footage of the incident, showing Bhinder on his phone with Vaibhav Suryavanshi seated beside him, quickly went viral on social media, prompting the ACU to take cognisance.
Rajasthan Royals will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Monday.
Published on Apr 13, 2026

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