Abrar Ahmed, the Pakistan spinner, was bought by Sunrisers Leeds, a franchise controlled by the owners of IPL's Sunrisers Hyderabad, for £190,000 (around PKR 7 crore) on Thursday during The Hundred.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has released the initial schedule for IPL 2026. The tournament's first phase will run from March 28 to April 12.

Sunrisers Hyderabad has unveiled their vibrant orange jersey for the 2026 IPL season, showcasing it via a social media post.

IPL 2026 kicks off March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad in a Bengaluru opener.