Brazil's star forward Neymar will miss the team's FIFA World Cup 2026 opening Group C fixture against Morocco on June 14 due to a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar is working to return to full training next week and could feature later in the group stage.
Neymar Jr. will miss Brazil's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Morocco due to a calf injury sustained in May. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the player is recovering but ruled him out of the first match, adding to pressure on the team seeking their first title since 2002.
Neymar Jr. will miss Brazil's opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Morocco due to a calf injury sustained in May. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the player is recovering but remains sidelined, adding pressure on Brazil's quest for their first title since 2002.
Brazil's star forward Neymar will miss the team's opening FIFA World Cup match against Morocco due to a calf injury. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the absence, stating Neymar is working on his recovery and is expected back next week. The 34-year-old has not played for Brazil since 2023.
England's World Cup preparations concluded with a five-run warm-up victory against India in Cardiff. Nat Sciver-Brunt returned with a half-century, and Amy Jones also impressed with the bat. Alice Capsey's wicketkeeping performance provided reassurance.
Ireland's star batter Paul Stirling has been ruled out of the one-off Test against New Zealand due to a calf injury. The 35-year-old's absence, potentially until July, impacts Ireland's preparation for the match at Stormont.
Neymar has a minor calf injury but is expected to recover in time for Brazil's World Cup camp next week. The 34-year-old forward, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, was named in the squad despite recent fitness struggles.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss upcoming T20 series against New Zealand and India due to a calf injury, raising fitness concerns before the T20 World Cup. Off-spinner Charlie Dean will captain in her absence.
MS Dhoni, recovering from a calf injury, did not travel with Chennai Super Kings to Lucknow for their IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants, delaying his anticipated return to the team.
MS Dhoni's absence due to a calf injury continues to be a major talking point for CSK fans, with the star player not travelling for the Delhi Capitals clash. Bowling coach Eric Simons confirmed Dhoni is improving but offered no timeline for his return. The team, currently in a must-win situation, remains confident about their playoff chances.
MS Dhoni's absence due to a calf injury continues to be a major talking point for CSK fans, with the star player not travelling for the Delhi Capitals clash. Bowling coach Eric Simons confirmed Dhoni is improving but offered no timeline for his return. The team, currently in a must-win situation, remains confident about their playoff chances.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand with a minor left calf tear sustained while playing for The Blaze on 29 April. The 33-year-old all-rounder underwent scans on Saturday and will undergo further assessment, but sources say her withdrawal is precautionary and she is expected to be fully fit for the T20 World Cup starting on 12 June. Vice-captain Charlie Dean will lead the side, with Maia Bouchier called up as cover for the series beginning 10 May.
MS Dhoni's return to IPL 2026 is imminent as he makes steady progress from a calf injury, according to CSK batting coach Michael Hussey. Dhoni is focusing on regaining full running fitness, with the final decision on his availability resting with him. He has deliberately stayed away from the dugout to avoid distracting the team.
Michael Hussey has revealed that MS Dhoni consciously chose to stay away from Chennai Super Kings' dugout during IPL 2026 to avoid becoming a distraction for the team. The batting coach explained that Dhoni was concerned the cameras and crowd attention would shift focus from the playing group. Dhoni, recovering from a calf injury, has not featured in any match this season but remains actively involved in training. Hussey provided a positive recovery update, stating Dhoni is progressing well with his running and could return soon.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes MS Dhoni may only return for Chennai Super Kings if the team is knocked out of IPL 2026 playoff race. CSK have won just three of eight matches this season while Dhoni has been dealing with a calf injury since the tournament began. Ashwin suggested the franchise would not risk Dhoni's health while still in playoff contention, though he believes CSK can still qualify if they win their remaining matches.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes MS Dhoni may only return for Chennai Super Kings if the team is knocked out of IPL 2026 playoff race. CSK have won only three of eight matches this season while Dhoni has been dealing with a calf injury since the tournament started. Ashwin said the franchise would not want to take any risk while still in playoff contention, while head coach Stephen Fleming warned that rushing Dhoni back could cause him to miss the rest of the season.
MS Dhoni's return from a calf strain has been delayed after the injury worsened during a warm-up game before IPL 2026. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming said if Dhoni tears the calf again, he will be out for the whole season. The 44-year-old has not played any of CSK's eight matches this season and was not at the ground on match days. CSK currently sit sixth on the points table with three wins and five losses, with six league matches remaining.
CSK batting coach Michael Hussey has confirmed that MS Dhoni is expected to return as a wicketkeeper, not just a specialist batter, once he recovers from his calf injury. Dhoni has been training with the team but has missed close to a month of action. Hussey stated that Dhoni is making good progress and could return in the next few games, though the team wants him fully fit before stepping back onto the field.
Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey confirmed that veteran MS Dhoni is expected to return to action as a wicketkeeper, not solely as a batter, once fully recovered from his calf injury. His comeback is anticipated in the coming games.
MS Dhoni is still without a confirmed return date after suffering a calf injury just before IPL 2026 began, with his absence now stretching into the fourth week. The veteran was seen training at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, sparking hopes of a comeback against Mumbai Indians, but CSK bowling coach Eric Simmons indicated there would be no rushed decision. Chennai Super Kings, currently eighth on the points table with two wins from four matches, are also dealing with injuries to fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed (quadriceps) and batter Ayush Mhatre (hamstring), with trials held for potential replacements Akash Madhwal and Rajvardhan Hangargekar.
BERLIN: Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga match against Borussia Moenchengladbach with a calf injury, coach Vincent Kompany said on Thursday. The England striker, who has been an ever-present for Bayern this season, should be fit in time for the Champions League last-16 first leg at Atalanta next Tuesday. “Harry Kane is out. He got a knock on his calf and hasn’t recovered yet,” Kompany said at a pre-match press conference ahead of Friday’s game.
