London Spirit's men's team for The Hundred season features a near-complete overhaul, with Jamie Overton as the sole returning player and new coaching staff. The women's team is more stable. New co-owners, Tech Titans, have made London Spirit the competition's most valuable franchise, bringing renewed energy and ambition.
London Spirit's men's team faces a complete overhaul for the new Hundred season, with only Jamie Overton remaining from last year's squad, alongside new coaches and ownership. The women's team also sees changes, including a new captain, as the franchise aims for renewed energy and success following a £144m investment.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has mandated padel for 40 minutes every alternate day at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore to boost player agility, reflexes, stamina, and fielding. This decision, led by Aqib Javed, also includes plans for new basketball courts, an indoor games hall, and an AI-powered bowling machine to modernize training.
Pakistan's fielding coach Shane McDermott has resigned ahead of the team's tours to the West Indies and England. Mansoor Amjad is expected to replace him. McDermott's departure follows a pattern of foreign coaching staff leaving Pakistan cricket without official explanations.
Indian cricket team's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fast bowling coach Morne Morkel are reportedly considering leaving their roles after the current England tour concludes. BCCI is in discussions to retain them, with VVS Laxman set to lead a separate coaching staff for upcoming series.
England and Norway's upcoming match may hinge on the winger selections by managers Thomas Tuchel and Ståle Solbakken, as both teams have rotated their wide forwards extensively. Key wingers like Gordon, Rashford, Madueke, Saka, Nusa, Sørloth, Schjelderup, and Bobb are vying for starting spots, with their individual stats and tactical roles potentially influencing the game's outcome.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has clarified that signing Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cardholders in the Indian Super League (ISL) is optional. OCI players will count towards the foreigner quota, with clubs allowed six foreigners and four in the playing XI.
India's T20I team, led by Shreyas Iyer, suffered a surprising 34-run loss to Ireland, with former opener Ramesh criticizing the team's overconfidence and complacency, highlighting sloppy fielding and a lackluster batting performance.
Michael Vaughan believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, despite revolutionizing T20 batting, must refine his fielding stamina to succeed internationally, suggesting England could exploit this by making India field first.
Alice Capsey states England's fitness and fielding have improved significantly at the T20 World Cup, addressing past shortcomings. Coach Charlotte Edwards implemented new fitness standards, and the team is now showing the benefits on the pitch.
India defeated Bangladesh by five wickets at Old Trafford, with Shafali Verma scoring 53, to maintain their Women's T20 World Cup semifinal aspirations. Despite dropping four catches, India successfully chased 137, bolstered by key bowling performances from Radha Yadav and Shree Charani, setting up a decisive match against Australia.
India's women's cricket team dropped four catches within the powerplay against Bangladesh in a crucial T20 World Cup match in Manchester, allowing Bangladesh to recover from early pressure. This continued a worrying fielding trend for India, impacting their semifinal qualification hopes.
India's Deepti Sharma is on the verge of breaking the record for most wickets in women's international cricket, needing just one more to surpass Jhulan Goswami. As India prepares to face Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, the team also grapples with middle-order inconsistency and fielding lapses.
Glenn Maxwell's stunning run-out of Quinton de Kock and Kieron Pollard's historic T20 century were highlights of Washington Freedom's 30-run victory over MI New York in MLC 2026. Washington Freedom posted 245/5, with Mitchell Owen scoring 155.
India captain Rohit Sharma achieved a rare feat in the third ODI against Afghanistan, becoming the fourth Indian fielder to be involved in the first three dismissals of an innings by taking all three catches at first slip. He joins Sourav Ganguly, Manoj Tiwary, and Suresh Raina in this exclusive club.
India captain Rohit Sharma achieved a rare fielding feat in the third ODI against Afghanistan, becoming the fourth Indian to take the first three catches of an innings. He completed the catches off Prasidh Krishna's bowling.
Manny Feyi-Waboso has been declared fit to play for Exeter in the Premiership final against Northampton, just two weeks after undergoing facial surgery. England's star winger's return is a major boost for Exeter, with the player himself making the final decision after clearance from England's medical team.
The new comedy "Stop! That! Train!" stars drag queens Jujubee and Ginger Minj as stewardesses on a luxury train line. Directed by Adam Shankman, the film is a satire in the vein of "The Naked Gun" and "Airplane!" and aims for a wider audience beyond "RuPaul's Drag Race" fans.
Northern Ireland's young team beats Guinea 1-0 with a goal from Tom Atcheson, despite playing with 10 men for 25 minutes
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, with Rajat Patidar scoring 93* off 39 balls. Virat Kohli's on-field moment, pretending to bowl, went viral despite not bowling.
Former Karnataka Ranji cricketer SL Akshay, 39, died Sunday after suffering a heart attack during a local division match in Bengaluru. Akshay, a fast bowler, also played in the Karnataka Premier League and later coached junior cricketers.
Vice-President J.D. Vance's temporary role as press secretary sparked speculation on the Republican presidential succession, with mixed reviews on his performance compared to rival Marco Rubio.
Rajasthan Royals assistant coach Trevor Penny defended the team's use of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi solely as an 'Impact Player.' Despite criticism from former Indian cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Mohammed Kaif regarding fielding development, Penny stated Sooryavanshi is a good fielder and the role keeps him fresh for batting, highlighting his unique composure and talent.
Pep Guardiola held an emotional final press conference at Manchester City, reflecting on his decade-long tenure. He spoke of relief, depletion, and the symbiotic relationship with the city, while also announcing his departure and plans for a break.
