India will have zero umpires or technical officials at the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, marking the first absence since 1998 due to a lack of international exposure and financial security.
A Tri-Nation A Series match between India A and Sri Lanka A in Dambulla ended in controversy after a tie, leading to a Super Over. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in heated exchanges with umpires and a Sri Lankan player, with videos of the incident going viral.
A Tri-Nation A Series match between India A and Sri Lanka A in Dambulla ended in a controversial Super Over victory for Sri Lanka A after a dramatic final ball and heated exchanges involving teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League Player of the Season, capping a remarkable campaign for Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder also equaled Thierry Henry's assist record and was named England's Footballer of the Year.
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq, 30, joins the Bears for the T20 Blast and Birmingham Phoenix for the Hundred. Tariq, who has a unique bowling action due to a split elbow joint, welcomes scrutiny and has passed two official tests. He aims to prove himself in England after a successful rise from working in a car-parts company.
New Zealand secured a six-wicket victory over England in the final ODI at Cardiff, leveling the series 1-1. Rain delays impacted the match, but New Zealand's middle order secured the win via DLS.
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi faced scrutiny during the Bangladesh Test for allegedly tampering with the ball, though umpires found no issue. The match saw Bangladesh build a lead of 179 runs by stumps on Day 4, with key partnerships and individual milestones reached. Both teams expressed confidence in chasing victory on the final day.
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi faced scrutiny during the Bangladesh Test for allegedly tampering with the ball, though umpires found no issue. The match saw Bangladesh build a lead of 179 runs by stumps on Day 4, with key partnerships and individual milestones reached. Both teams expressed confidence in chasing victory on the final day.
The International Cricket Council has maintained an unchanged list of match officials for the 2026-27 international season. Nitin Menon continues as the sole Indian on the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, while Javagal Srinath remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. This decision reflects the consistency and high standards in international officiating.
Jason Holder took a brilliant diving catch to dismiss Rajat Patidar during RCB's chase against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, sparking controversy when RCB players questioned whether the ball touched the ground. Head coach Andy Flower protested to the fourth umpire while Virat Kohli gestured in frustration near the boundary. The catch broke a crucial 44-run partnership between Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal at a pivotal moment in the chase.
A spectacular diving catch by Jason Holder to dismiss Rajat Patidar sparked controversy, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru players and coach Andy Flower questioning the umpire's decision. Despite RCB's protests that the ball may have touched the ground, the umpires upheld the dismissal. This crucial wicket shifted momentum in the match, even as the debate over the catch's legitimacy continued.
