Ricky Ponting praises Shreyas Iyer's appointment as India's T20 captain, citing his growth as a leader and player, particularly during their successful stint together at Punjab Kings in the IPL.
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Ricky Ponting praises Shreyas Iyer's appointment as India's T20 captain, citing his growth as a leader and player, particularly during their successful stint together at Punjab Kings in the IPL.
UEFA slammed FIFA for allowing Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card, calling it an "incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision." FIFA suspended the ban for a year, a move praised by Donald Trump but criticized by Belgium and UEFA.
Jude Bellingham exchanged jerseys with 17-year-old Gilberto Mora after England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico. Bellingham scored twice, inspiring England, while Mora became the second-youngest player to start a World Cup knockout match.
Anvay Dravid, son of Rahul Dravid, scored a rapid 87 off 67 balls to help India U-19 reach 285 against Sri Lanka A in the second Youth ODI in Hambantota. Arjun Rajput also contributed 76.
Nahid Rana achieved his third 5-wicket haul in ODIs, taking 5 wickets for 12 runs, as Zimbabwe crumbled to 92/8 against Bangladesh. Innocent Kaia and Brad Evans were dismissed by Rana, with Nurul Hasan taking a fine catch. Newman Nyamhuri and Richard Ngarava showed some resistance with boundaries.
Sepp Blatter criticizes FIFA for overturning Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban after a call from Donald Trump, questioning the sport's independence from political influence. Belgium expresses anger, while the US coach welcomes the decision.
Asian football federations are undergoing a major shake-up following a disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign. Top officials and coaches are resigning after teams secured only three wins in 29 matches, highlighting a significant performance gap.
