L'Italien Ambrogio Beccaria a remporté la Vendée Arctique, course qualificative pour le Vendée Globe 2028, après 8 jours de course. Il s'impose devant Sam Goodchild et Violette Dorange, dans une ambiance marquée par l'hommage au navigateur Charlie Dalin, décédé récemment.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Shubman Gill needs to improve his ODI captaincy record, noting India's poor results under his leadership. Despite Gill's batting success, Chopra highlighted that India has won only two out of six ODIs led by Gill.
England's World Cup preparations concluded with a five-run warm-up victory against India in Cardiff. Nat Sciver-Brunt returned with a half-century, and Amy Jones also impressed with the bat. Alice Capsey's wicketkeeping performance provided reassurance.
Sri Lanka secures 1-0 ODI series win over West Indies after the third match is abandoned due to rain, following their 41-run win in the first ODI, their first Caribbean ODI victory in 13 years.
The final stage of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2026 is intensely competitive as sailors approach the finish line. Hugo Dhallenne leads, with Nicolas Lunven in a strong position for overall victory after Tom Dolan's withdrawal.
The BCCI is considering Suryakumar Yadav's future as T20I captain, potentially excluding him from upcoming selection meetings for tours of Ireland and England. Selectors are reportedly looking for a new captain, with Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, and Sanju Samson among the contenders.
Tom Dolan, leader du classement général de La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, a abandonné après s'être échoué sur l'île de Sein. Loïs Berrehar prend la tête de l'étape, tandis que Nicolas Lunven et Alexis Thomas se disputent la première place au général.
Tom Dolan, leader of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, has abandoned the race after a turning point overnight. Loïs Berrehar now leads the stage, while the general classification is a close contest between Nicolas Lunven and Alexis Thomas.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar supports appointing overseas captains in the IPL, arguing that leadership ability should trump nationality. He noted that some Indian captains have struggled, while foreign players like David Warner and Pat Cummins have succeeded. Manjrekar also acknowledged the commercial benefits of Indian captains for franchise branding.
England football captain Harry Kane congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru on winning their second consecutive IPL title, praising Virat Kohli's performance in the final against Gujarat Titans.
England football captain Harry Kane congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru on winning their second consecutive IPL title, praising Virat Kohli's performance in the final against Gujarat Titans.
Rajat Patidar captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. This historic win makes RCB the third franchise to achieve back-to-back titles, with Patidar joining elite company as a captain.
Parramatta Eels coach Jason Ryles expresses no concern over Mitchell Moses' hamstring issue, hopeful for his return against Canterbury after missing the Newcastle game; Blues coach Laurie Daley indicates Moses' selection for Game II pending his recovery.
Rajat Patidar scored 93 off 33 deliveries, hitting 9 sixes (7 against pacers), to power Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans, showcasing fearless batting and skill against both spin and pace.
South Korea heads to the World Cup with concerns over captain Son Heung-min's form and coach Hong Myung-bo's unpopularity. Recent friendly losses have heightened disgruntlement, despite Hong's defense of Son.
Mumbai Indians' batting coach Kieron Pollard admitted Hardik Pandya's leadership in IPL 2026 did not meet expectations. The team finished ninth after losing their final match, marking their 10th defeat in 14 games. Pollard stressed collective failure and stated decisions about the team's future would be made after a thorough assessment.
DC's Axar Patel and KKR's Ajinkya Rahane discuss their decisions to bowl first, citing chasing as a strength and the pitch conditions. Both captains reflect on their team's performance, with Patel acknowledging missed key moments leading to elimination, while Rahane expresses satisfaction with KKR's comeback.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct during match against Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl first against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their crucial IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens, with KKR needing a win to keep playoff hopes alive.
Shan Masood's position as Pakistan's Test captain is under scrutiny after Bangladesh secured a historic 2-0 series sweep. Pakistan's loss to Bangladesh by 78 runs in Sylhet pushed them to eighth in the World Test Championship standings.
Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag defended players against personal criticism, urging commentators to focus on cricket. He highlighted players' hard work and the unfairness of judging them harshly after a single bad game. Parag also praised young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's innings.
Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag defended players against personal criticism from commentators, urging a focus on the game. He also praised young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 93 off 38 balls.
MJK Smith, a former England cricket captain and consistent batsman for Warwickshire, has died at the age of 92. He led England from 1964-1966 and was known for his calm, classless approach and astute captaincy.
IPL 2026 season faces criticism for declining fielding standards, with 153 catches dropped in 59 matches. Former player Mohammad Kaif and RR skipper Riyan Parag express disappointment over repeated errors impacting match outcomes.
