Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya resumed intense training amid speculation over his absence due to a back spasm, as the team struggles in IPL 2026, languishing in 9th place.
The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly considering a hypothetical trade for Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, a 25-year-old Pro Bowler, as a potential successor to Travis Kelce. The proposed deal involves a first- and third-round pick.
DeportesAISuryakumar Yadav's T20 captaincy is reportedly under review by the BCCI due to recent batting struggles in the T20 Mumbai League and IPL 2026. Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma are emerging as potential successors, with the upcoming Ireland series being a crucial juncture.
The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly considering a hypothetical trade for Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, envisioning him as a successor to Travis Kelce. The proposed deal involves a first and third-round pick.
Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi believes match-fixing continues in cricket, though he doubts its prevalence in the lucrative IPL due to high stakes for players. He suggests smaller domestic and regional leagues are more vulnerable to manipulation and corruption.
All-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from Indian domestic cricket and the IPL. He expressed acceptance and gratitude for his career, which included representing India, winning titles with Tamil Nadu, and a long IPL stint. Shankar plans to continue playing in overseas leagues.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals was a breakout star of IPL 2026, scoring 776 runs at a 230+ strike rate. Australia captain Pat Cummins praised the teenager's destructive batting, admitting it was tough to bowl to him.
