Mexico, aiming to repeat their 1970 and 1986 quarter-final runs, face England in the World Cup. Despite a pragmatic style and limited European-based stars, coach Javier Aguirre's side benefits from home advantage, altitude, and strong fan support, having won four straight matches without conceding.
England has revealed their playing XI for the first T20I against India, captained by Harry Brook. The team features over 650 T20 international caps, highlighting their experience. The series opener is set for Wednesday in Chester-le-Street.
Premiership Rugby is planning to host its play-offs at a neutral venue starting from the 2029-2030 season. This move aims to capitalize on larger stadia and grow the competition commercially and on a sporting level, similar to European finals.
The US men's national team has shown strong form, winning their opening two World Cup games and securing a spot in the knockout round. With momentum, home-field advantage, and effective coaching, there's belief they can win. However, they haven't faced top-tier competition yet, lack elite global talent, and the pressure of the knockout stage looms.
With BCCI getting strict on keeping franchises away from pitch preparation, the endeavour is to produce uniform flat pitches conducive to high scores across venues.
IPL 2026's playoff race is heating up, with home advantage proving crucial. Top teams like Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are leveraging their home grounds to secure vital points. Meanwhile, teams in the bottom half are struggling significantly at home, making their playoff aspirations increasingly difficult as the league stage concludes.
MS Dhoni's return remains uncertain as Chennai Super Kings prepare to host Gujarat Titans at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter has been out for nearly four weeks with a calf injury but has completed rehabilitation and passed fitness tests. However, Dhoni is deliberately delaying his comeback to avoid disrupting CSK's winning combination. Coaching staff remain hopeful he may return in the coming games.
CSK host Gujarat Titans at MA Chidambaram Stadium with MS Dhoni's return still uncertain despite completing rehabilitation. The veteran has been out for nearly four weeks with a calf injury but has passed fitness tests and is deliberately delaying his comeback to preserve CSK's winning combination that secured a 103-run victory over Mumbai Indians.
Sunrisers Hyderabad host Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 with both teams tied on six points. The 2016 champions, placed fourth, seek a third straight win after defeating CSK by 10 runs. SRH banking on home conditions and combined bowling performances. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head need to provide consistent starts while Heinrich Klaasen (283 runs, Orange Cap holder) has been curbing his aggressive style. Capitals, fifth in points table, returned to winning ways against RCB with KL Rahul (57) and Tristan Stubbs (60*) leading the chase.
