England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred 2026 due to a right knee injury sustained during the ODI series against India. Birmingham Phoenix, who had retained Bethell and appointed him captain, announced Donovan Ferreira will take over the captaincy for the upcoming season.
India suffers a massive 125-run T20I defeat in Nottingham, their fourth consecutive loss. Captain Shreyas Iyer calls the batting "atrocious" amid concerns over captaincy, IPL-influenced play, and questionable selection choices.
Lionel Messi's family has denied reports of his father Jorge Messi's death, stating he is under medical observation and recovering. The family urged for privacy and responsible reporting amid speculation about his health.
France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended national team captain Kylian Mbappe, stating that criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far" and is "very, very unfair." Dembele praised Mbappe's character and leadership, while also expressing admiration for coach Didier Deschamps and the potential succession of Zinedine Zidane.
Wang Chuqin, newly elected captain of China's men's table tennis team, describes his role as 'incredibly difficult' with 'nowhere to retreat' but sees it as a growth opportunity, drawing inspiration from predecessor Ma Long.
New Chinese women's basketball captain Yang Shuyu aims to be the best at the Fiba Women's World Cup in Berlin. The 24-year-old, who plays for Melbourne Tigers, spoke on an Australian podcast about her team's goals and the legacy of her sister, the previous captain.
Shreyas Iyer overcomes numerous challenges, including injuries and selection setbacks, to become captain of the Indian T20I team, highlighting his resilience and consistent performance.
Japan's men's national volleyball team captains Ishikawa, Nishida, and Takahashi held a press conference for the VNL. They expressed their determination to aim for a medal, shared personal routines, and discussed strategies for overcoming challenges during matches.
Canadian cricket faces serious allegations of match-fixing, selection pressure, and threats, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang reportedly at the center. National team captain Dilpreet Bajwa is under scrutiny for potential links to the gang and a match-fixing incident during the T20 World Cup. The CBC investigation reveals a pattern of intimidation aimed at influencing cricket administration and player selection.
Canadian cricket faces serious allegations of match-fixing, selection pressure, and threats, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang reportedly at the center. National team captain Dilpreet Bajwa is under scrutiny for potential links to the gang and a match-fixing incident during the T20 World Cup. The CBC investigation reveals a pattern of intimidation aimed at influencing cricket administration and player selection.
Canadian cricket faces serious allegations of match-fixing, selection pressure, and threats, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang reportedly at the center. National team captain Dilpreet Bajwa is under scrutiny for potential links to the gang and a match-fixing incident during the T20 World Cup. The CBC investigation reveals a pattern of intimidation aimed at influencing cricket administration and player selection.
