Eighteen-year-old Sahil Parakh makes his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals, opening alongside KL Rahul against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday. The left-handed batter, who also bowls leg-spin, impressed for India Under-19 and was acquired by DC for Rs 30 lakh. Skipper Axar Patel confirmed Parakh replaces Pathum Nissanka at the top.
Jorge Jesus has been appointed as the new manager of the Portugal national football team following their World Cup exit. The 71-year-old replaces Roberto Martinez and has dismissed concerns about Cristiano Ronaldo's role, calling him a symbol of Portuguese football.
England batter Jordan Cox shared his disappointment over the lack of privacy for Virat Kohli, who was secretly photographed during a London meeting. Cox described Kohli's desire for a normal life and praised his selfless nature as a mentor.
Bruno Fernandes expressed sadness and frustration after Portugal's early exit from the FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 defeat to Spain. Despite high expectations due to the squad's quality and team cohesion, Portugal managed only two wins before being eliminated.
A Norwegian fan, Emil Lappen, staged a silent protest against the team's popular 'Viking Row' celebration at the FIFA World Cup 2026, citing historical inaccuracy and calling it a copy of Iceland's celebration. The team is set to play England in the quarter-finals.
England captain Harry Brook aims for a 4-0 T20I series win against India, which could elevate England to the No. 1 spot in the ICC rankings. England leads the series 3-0.
India's new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer is facing criticism after two consecutive series defeats. Former player Saba Karim questioned Iyer's tactical decisions, particularly the batting order in a recent match, stating it differed from his IPL captaincy.
