Cricket Australia (CA) will reportedly allow Australian players to complete their commitments in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, despite the IPL playoffs week clashing with a three-match ODI series between Australia and Pakistan.

Punjab Kings have received a timely boost ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026, with Australian duo Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly joining the squad in Mohali.

After finishing as the runners-up in 2025, Punjab Kings are set to begin their IPL 2026 campaign on March 31 against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh.

"Although I was playing with him, I describe him more as a mentor," said Marcus Stoinis.

Pacer Nathan Ellis set the tone with a three-wicket burst in his opening spell as an under-strength Australia demolished Ireland by 67 runs in their opening group B fixture of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday.

Australia vs Ireland, T20 World Cup 2026 Cricket Updates: Pacer Nathan Ellis and spinner Adam Zampa took four wickets each as Australia beat Ireland to begin their T20 World Cup campaign with a win.

Australia star Marcus Stoinis dismissed Pakistan's Babar Azam during a Big Bash League (BBL) game on Thursday and gave the batter a fiery send-off.

PBKS full squad, IPL 2026: Here is the complete Punjab Kings squad, and also the list of players bought by the franchise in the IPL 2026 auction -

Have a detailed look at what could be Punjab Kings' strategy as the player retention deadline gets closer.

A big loophole in the cricketing rules once again hogged the limelight during the 4th T20I between India and Australia at Carrara Oval, Queensland.