Chennai Super Kings face a significant injury blow as young batter Ayush Mhatre suffered a hamstring tear during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mhatre was seen limping badly after pulling up midway through a run, and batting coach Michael Hussey confirmed the injury looks "really bad" and could be a "big loss" for the team.
AB de Villiers disclosed on TOI Sports' Bombay Sports Exchange Podcast that Virat Kohli attempted to persuade him against retiring from franchise cricket in 2021. De Villiers, however, had already decided it was time to step away from the game.
Roger Federer remained in the Wimbledon Royal Box until the 11 pm curfew, watching Alexander Zverev's match after Arthur Fery's triumph. Fery expressed surprise and admiration at Federer's presence, highlighting the impact on players.
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers stated on an Indian podcast that money was never his primary motivation, focusing instead on improving and competing. He reflected on the T20 cricket financial boom and the challenge for Test cricket to create excitement beyond earnings, citing his retirement as proof of his passion-driven career.
Pakistan women's cricket captain Fatima Sana has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the PCB to play for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. She will miss the T20I series against Sri Lanka but remain available for ODIs, marking a career milestone as the first Pakistani woman to earn a contract in the tournament.
The Montreal Canadiens are reportedly exploring a trade for Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell to boost scoring, but challenges like Rakell's age relative to Montreal's long-term plan and Pittsburgh's asking price complicate a potential deal.
Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah face off in a crucial World Cup match. Messi, 39, boasts an impressive international career with 124 goals for Argentina, including 20 World Cup goals. Salah, 34, is Egypt's star, with 66 international goals and a growing legacy.
