The BCCI has adopted rule changes recommended by the MCC for its 2026-27 domestic season, including completing the final over of the day despite a wicket fall, stricter penalties for deliberate no-balls, and new guidelines for declarations and field placements.
Parents of Indian cricketer Harsh Dubey traveled by train to Lucknow to watch his second international match after missing his debut due to flight issues. Dubey's journey to the Indian team involved an accidental start in cricket, dedication to fitness, and strong performances in domestic tournaments.
Scrum-half Alex Mitchell is in line for a surprise return for Northampton in the Prem final against Exeter, having recovered from a hamstring injury. His availability is a boost for club and country ahead of summer fixtures.
BBC Sport's fan writers provide report cards for the Premier League campaign, including opinions on 'utter boredom', unsung heroes, and player of the season.
Notts County secured promotion to League One by defeating Salford City 3-0 in the English domestic season final at Wembley. Alassana Jatta, Lucas Ness, and Jodi Jones scored for County, whose Danish owners utilize data analytics, contrasting with Salford's celebrity ownership.
Striker Ross Stewart returns to the Scotland squad for the World Cup after a four-year international absence, earning his place with strong form for Southampton. Goalkeeper Craig Gordon (43) and young midfielder Findlay Curtis (19) also make the cut.
Cricket Australia negotiates with Amazon and Dazn for a 4-year UK rights deal covering Ashes tours, the 150th anniversary Test, and other matches, aiming to secure a long-term contract after past short-term agreements.
It was always going to be difficult to follow up the high of booking a Europa League final place for Aston Villa but this draw at Burnley fell even below those expectations. This was supposed to be the day Villa all-but-secured Champions League football by beating an already-relegated team only for them to fluff their lines at Turf Moor.Villa are four points clear of sixth-placed Bournemouth with two games remaining but this felt like a missed opportunity, even if they do have the backup of facing Freiburg in Istanbul for a place at Europe’s top table. Jaidon Anthony and Zian Flemming sandwiched goals from Ross Barkley and Ollie Watkins, ensuring Villa cannot afford to completely rest for the remainder of the domestic season. Continue reading...
