India's captain Shubman Gill stated that frequent player injuries prevented the team from fielding its best combination during the one-day series against England, a concern that must be addressed before next year’s World Cup after their 2-1 series defeat.
The Queen's Club tournament saw its women's event achieve remarkable success, selling out tickets and increasing prize money, while the men's event struggled with a weak field due to player injuries and tax law disadvantages compared to other tournaments.
Rayo Vallecano, a working-class club from Madrid, is set to play in its first European final in the Conference League against Crystal Palace, despite internal conflicts with owner Raul Martin Presa over stadium conditions. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace faces injury concerns for key players ahead of their final.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant has recalled eight players from the Indian national team ahead of the Unity Cup due to concerns over matches falling outside the FIFA window and potential insurance issues.
Austria, Spain, and Croatia have revealed their 26-player squads for the upcoming World Cup. Austria's squad features veteran Marko Arnautović and new citizens, while Spain's Fermín López faces surgery. Croatia's Luka Modrić and Joško Gvardiol lead their team.
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.
