King Salman of Saudi Arabia has approved the hosting of 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 16 Asian countries, funded by his personal expense. The initiative, overseen by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, aims to facilitate visits to holy sites and strengthen ties among Muslim communities.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has backed veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup, citing their fitness and evolving approach. Kaif believes the core squad from the 2023 final will remain strong, making India favorites.
Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India's 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against England, marking his return after a period of rest and injury management. Shubman Gill will captain the side, with Virat Kohli also returning subject to fitness.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah suspended 21 companies providing services to Umrah pilgrims due to regulatory violations and declining service standards. This action is part of the Kingdom's efforts to enhance oversight and improve pilgrim experiences.
Mohammed Siraj, India's busiest fast bowler, has been withdrawn from T20I series for workload management. Despite diminishing white-ball roles, he's crucial in Tests, bowling 1,231 overs since Jan 2023.
Sanjay Manjrekar questions Jasprit Bumrah's selective availability for India, citing concerns over his commitment to national team duties amid workload management and recent rest for T20I tours of Ireland and England.
Sanjay Manjrekar questions Jasprit Bumrah's selective availability for India, citing concerns over his commitment to national team duties amid workload management and recent rest periods.
Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain for tours of Ireland and England, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Notably, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is included in both squads, while Jasprit Bumrah is omitted from T20I squads but included in the Asian Games team.
Mohammad Kaif strongly backs Shreyas Iyer as the ideal candidate for India's T20I captaincy, citing his leadership credentials, successful association with Gautam Gambhir, and proven record as both captain and batter in IPL.
Fahrettin Şener, known for cycling to Umrah in 2025, died in Balıkesir after getting caught under a tilling machine in his garden. Şener, a former mayoral candidate, had traveled 3,450 km on his bicycle for the pilgrimage.
Dinesh Karthik hailed Bhuvneshwar Kumar as India's best T20 bowler after Jasprit Bumrah, a sentiment echoed by RCB coach Andy Flower. Kumar's performance in the last two IPL seasons, with 45 wickets, was crucial to RCB's success.
The IPL 2026 season highlighted poor workload management as Indian cricketers like Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Riyan Parag played with injuries, sparking concerns over prioritization of fitness over performance.
Mumbai Indians, despite having a strong squad, finished 9th in IPL 2026 with only 4 wins, their longest title drought. Key factors included injuries, Jasprit Bumrah's form dip, poor powerplay and death bowling, Suryakumar Yadav's decline, Hardik Pandya's ineffective captaincy, and a failed auction strategy.
Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has backed Jasprit Bumrah to bounce back from a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign and win the Purple Cap next season, highlighting his crucial role in India's T20 World Cup win.
Jasprit Bumrah finished IPL 2026 with a T20 record average of 102.50 after taking only 4 wickets in 13 matches. Coach Mahela Jayawardene cited a niggle from the T20 World Cup affecting his pace and rhythm.
Jasprit Bumrah has been rested by Mumbai Indians for their final league-stage match against Rajasthan Royals. The team confirmed it's a workload management decision. Rajasthan Royals need a win to secure a playoff spot.
Telugu superstar Ram Charan mistakenly praised cricketer Jasprit Bumrah for his football skills at a movie music launch in Bhopal. He later apologized on social media for the gaffe.
MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene has stated that Rohit Sharma is "100% fit" despite concerns over his hamstring injury. Jayawardene also discussed Jasprit Bumrah's performance dip due to a niggle and fatigue from the T20 World Cup, and Hardik Pandya's frustrating season.
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed Jasprit Bumrah had a niggle from the T20 World Cup affecting his IPL 2026 performance. Bumrah took 4 wickets in 13 matches, with the team eliminated.
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene stated Jasprit Bumrah's underwhelming IPL 2026 season was due to a niggle carried from the T20 World Cup, affecting his recovery and performance. Bumrah has taken only four wickets in 13 matches.
Mumbai Indians made IPL history for the wrong reasons in 2026, becoming the second team to have three different captains in three consecutive matches due to injuries and personal reasons.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia states the board cannot control player workload during IPL, citing interference with franchise operations, despite concerns over injuries and burnout affecting national team selections.
India's squads for the Afghanistan tour see Ishan Kishan return to ODIs, with Hardik Pandya subject to fitness. Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar earn maiden call-ups. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja are notably absent.
India announced squads for upcoming Afghanistan Test and ODI series. Shubman Gill will captain both, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the ODI team. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are rested. Rishabh Pant is out of the ODI squad.
