From the IPL

Quick sweep of stories worth flagging — each summarised in a line.

• Meet Rithika Sri, the first transgender umpire from Tamil Nadu. The engineering dropout caught the umpiring bug while watching the IPL when she was working at a call centre in Mohali; she decided to make a career out of it after the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to return to Salem.

• BCCI AGM set for September 18 in Mumbai. The BCCI's 95th AGM will be held on September 18 at its Mumbai headquarters. Agenda includes India's ICC nomination, IPL Governing Council elections, and associate membership for Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

• WATCH: Suryakumar Yadav's Big Revelation About Jain Chanting During IPL & World Cup. Suryakumar Yadav has opened up about the role of spirituality in his life, revealing how chanting and his association with Jain monk Namramuni Maharaj have influenced his mindset during major cricket tournaments.

• WATCH | Rinku Singh's Hilarious Flex After Fan's Unusual Request: 'Dikha Dijiye...'. Rinku Singh entertained fans both on and off the field during the Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2026. The Meerut Mavericks captain was caught on camera responding to a fan's playful question about his power-hitting before flashing his bicep to the crowd.. '. Rinku Singh entertained fans both on and off the field during the Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2026. The Meerut Mavericks captain was caught on camera responding to a fan's playful question about his power-hitting before flashing his bicep to the crowd.

• Specially designed aircraft for Mumbai Indians arrives at Chhatrapati airport ahead of IPL 2027 [In Picture]. A specially designed aircraft from five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) arrived at the Chhatrapati airport ahead of the 2027 season.

• AB de Villiers Has A Message For All After Kohli-Sachin Controversial Comparison. AB de Villiers, the South African batting legend, has responded to heavy online backlash after stating that Virat Kohli outperformed Sachin Tendulkar in seam-friendly conditions abroad.

• 'He was tested, went too defensive too early' - Pujara questions Shubman Gill's captaincy on Day 4 of Colombo Test. Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara critiques captain Shubman Gill's tactical approach during the second Test against Sri Lanka.

• Virat Kohli's Coach Under Spotlight Following Fresh Claims In Dev Chaudhary Controversy. Dev Chaudhary's DPL performance sparks Delhi cricket controversy. Questions arise over tournament administration, DDCA under scanner.

• 'Sachin Was The First Dude...': De Villiers Doubles Down On Kohli Stronger Than Tendulkar Remark. Days after triggering a backlash with his Virat Kohli better than Sachin Tendulkar claim, AB de Villiers has said he was just expressing his opinion.. ': De Villiers Doubles Down On Kohli Stronger Than Tendulkar Remark. Days after triggering a backlash with his Virat Kohli better than Sachin Tendulkar claim, AB de Villiers has said he was just expressing his opinion.. ': De Villiers Doubles Down On.. ': De Villiers Doubles Down On Kohli Stronger Than Tendulkar Remark. Days after triggering a backlash with his Virat Kohli better than Sachin Tendulkar claim, AB de Villiers has said he was just expressing his opinion.. ': De Villiers Doubles Down On Kohli Stronger Than Tendulkar Remark.

• Always admired RCB because of Virat Kohli, blessed to play for them: Shreyanka Patil.