Mumbai Indians will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru without star allrounder Hardik Pandya, who is still being evaluated by the medical team for a back spasm. Suryakumar Yadav will continue to captain the side in Pandya's absence for the crucial IPL 2026 encounter in Raipur.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, but the final was marred by post-match scuffles, heated arguments, and Argentina's refusal to watch Spain's trophy celebration. FIFA has launched an investigation into the incidents.
India's ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill raised concerns over the national cricket team's fitness standards following a series of player injuries, highlighting a communication gap and system breakdown between team management and the Centre of Excellence (CoE).
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin criticized the team management for Kuldeep Yadav's consistent absence from the playing XI, especially during the England ODI series, suggesting the wrist spinner is no longer in their plans and should consider other options.
India's senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, is preparing to pick the squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, with uncertainty surrounding all-rounder Washington Sundar's hamstring injury. The team is expected to see the return of key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.
India's T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma responded to criticism regarding his strike rate during recent tours of Ireland and England, asserting he prioritizes team requirements and match situations over personal milestones, especially after top-order collapses.
Argentina's FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain is under renewed scrutiny after new footage emerged showing Nicolas Tagliafico allegedly faking injury and Lionel Messi attempting to influence the referee following Enzo Fernandez's red card. The article also details post-match altercations involving Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes, drawing criticism from former England players.
