Urvil Patel delivered an explosive IPL start against LSG, becoming the first to hit six sixes in his first eight balls and reaching a 13-ball fifty. His 65 off 23 balls also secured the highest strike rate for a CSK batter facing at least 20 balls, showcasing his game-changing ability.
Portugal's World Cup exit, following a 1-0 loss to Spain, has led to criticism of the team's midfield. Wayne Rooney and Ricardo Quaresma questioned the service provided to Cristiano Ronaldo, who played his final World Cup at 41.
Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup ended in a Round of 16 exit for Portugal against Spain. Wayne Rooney and Ricardo Quaresma criticized the team's midfield for failing to supply Ronaldo effectively, questioning the squad's historical status.
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia defended Folarin Balogun after Belgium's 4-1 win over the US, stating the striker shouldn't be blamed for eligibility controversy. Garcia revealed Balogun spoke to him post-match. Belgium advanced to the quarter-finals, but Amadou Onana suffered an injury.
Malik Tillman scored a historic direct free-kick, becoming the first USMNT player with multiple such goals in 60 years, but it wasn't enough as the United States lost 4-1 to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16. Belgium advances to face Spain.
Ravichandran Ashwin expressed concern over Sanju Samson's sudden fall in India's T20I team, questioning if social media and outside pressure are influencing selection. Samson was dropped after poor scores, with Ashwin suggesting a reshuffle and criticizing the potential impact of external narratives on team decisions.
Sanju Samson, Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup, has been excluded from India's squad for the Zimbabwe series. This decision, following captain Suryakumar Yadav's exclusion, is attributed to Samson's inconsistency despite recent strong performances. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's emergence is also a key factor.
