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Sai Sudharsan will miss India’s three-day warm-up match in Colombo starting August 7. The batter stayed in Bengaluru for rehabilitation after a minor toe injury. He is expected to join the squad by Saturday, August 8, to prepare for the first Test against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 15.
The BCCI review meeting after India’s T20I losses in Ireland and England is yet to take place. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said, "It will be strictly about the performance of the team." The meeting got delayed as Saikia is ill. Gambhir will join the future discussion to address recent shortcomings.
The Commonwealth Games flag reached Gujarat on Wednesday as Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel received it in Gandhinagar. Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi handed over the flag after returning from Glasgow. The state started preparations to host the 2030 event. Sanghavi said, "These Games will be organised with grandeur and best arrangements."
Mohamed Salah is set to sign for Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool. On Wednesday, Salah arrived at an Istanbul airport wearing the team kit. Club chairman Ertugrul Dogan said they expect to sign the 34-year-old on a free transfer. "Trabzon, are you ready? I can hear you," Salah said.
Virat Kohli transformed his lifestyle after a 2011 meeting with Sachin Tendulkar in Canberra. The young batter, who loved food, decided to focus on fitness after a heavy meal. Sachin recalled, "Paaji, bahut ho gaya, ab fitness par dhyan dena hai." This change helped Kohli become a global fitness icon today.
Litton Das returned to training at DXC Arena on Wednesday without any discomfort. The Bangladesh batter practiced batting and wicketkeeping after recovering from a calf injury. "It's a great relief to see him completing the practice session without any complaint," said Habibul Bashar. Officials will decide on his match participation.
Chelsea are set to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria for an initial £16.3m fee. The club wants him to replace Marc Cucurella after his move to Real Madrid. The 28-year-old played 44 games last season. Chelsea hope his experience will help their young squad as they finalise the deal.
Liverpool have explored the conditions of a deal for Paris Saint-Germain's teenage winger Ibrahim Mbaye. The 18-year-old Senegal international is a key target as the club looks to strengthen wide attacking areas. Liverpool also have interest in Bradley Barcola, but they are yet to make a formal offer for either player.
Jasprit Bumrah suffered an impact injury during the second ODI against England and missed the series finale. Former pacer Karsan Ghavri said, "Bumrah should take a break for five to six months or even a year." He urged selectors to bring back experienced pacers Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar instead.
Ajinkya Rahane said Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri changed Indian cricket after MS Dhoni retired in 2014. "When MS Dhoni stepped away from Test cricket, Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri toughened up Indian cricket," Rahane said. They made the team aggressive and fearless, helping them win many important matches overseas.
The England and Wales Cricket Board is unhappy with Cricket Ireland for hosting Afghanistan for a five-match ODI series. The series started on Wednesday in Bready. This decision put Ireland’s relationship with the ECB under strain, as England refuses to play bilateral cricket against Afghanistan due to Taliban policies.
West Indies risk missing direct ODI World Cup qualification again as the September 30, 2026 deadline looms. The team currently sits 10th in the rankings. They need wins against India and favorable results in the Afghanistan-Ireland series to reach the top eight. Missing out would force them into a difficult qualifier.