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Jasprit Bumrah will miss India’s two-Test tour of Sri Lanka starting August 15 due to a knee injury. Auqib Nabi is expected to replace him in the squad. A BCCI source said, "Bumrah is not fit and Auqib Nabi has been approved as his replacement." The team management remains cautious.
The Punjab Cricket Association launched the inaugural Sher-e-Punjab T20 League in Mullanpur. The tournament runs from August 30 to September 13 with six teams playing 27 matches. PCA President Amarjeet Singh Mehta said, "strong performances in the league would help players strengthen their case for future opportunities." Spectator entry is free.
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain revealed she competed with a minor knee injury during the Commonwealth Games 2026 final in Glasgow. She fell to Australia’s Emma-Sue Greentree but secured a silver medal. "I had a minor knee injury. But that is part of boxing," she said. Lovlina dedicated her medal to flood victims.
India finished fourth in the Commonwealth Games 2026 medals table with 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze. Athletes faced cold weather but showed great pride. Boxing brought a record 10 medals, while weightlifting got seven. Many fans cheered loudly at the venues, making the Indian team feel very welcome.
Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka on Sunday due to a knee injury. The 32-year-old failed to recover from the blow he got in England. Sources said, "The solution is not a stop-gap. If we rush him now, he could break down again."
Abhishek Sharma smashed 233 runs off 91 balls in a Punjab inter-district match on Sunday. He hit 25 sixes and 15 fours at Gandhi Grounds, helping Amritsar reach 533. This savage effort came after his recent struggles in Zimbabwe. Abhishek showed his class, proving he is back in top form.
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by six wickets to clinch the women's T20I series. After Pakistan posted 175, captain Chamari Athapaththu led the chase with a rapid 40 off 14 balls. The hosts cruised to victory with 14 balls remaining, completing a dominant white-ball double against their rivals in the series.
Indian athletes returned home to a grand welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday after a successful Commonwealth Games campaign. Mirabai Chanu, who clinched gold, said, "Coming from Manipur, I feel really proud that I have done something good for my country." The team secured eight medals total.
Brazil will play an official friendly against India at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan on October 3. While fans are excited, former captain Bhaichung Bhutia questioned the match. He said, "It's like a struggling family bringing SRK to dance at their son's wedding," citing India's poor current football ranking.
Pakistan's Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem finished ninth at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after a sub-80 effort. Arshad got criticism for his poor show, as he lacked foreign training. His coach Salman Butt said, "Arshad was nowhere near his best in the CWG and was underprepared" for the event.
Jasprit Bumrah is out of India’s two-Test series against Sri Lanka due to a knee injury. He got the injury during the second ODI against England last month. The bowler failed to recover in time after his rehabilitation. This setback is a major blow for the transitioning Indian Test side.
Ishroop Narang reached the bronze medal match after winning her repechage bout on August 2 at the Commonwealth Games 2026. India has already secured 39 medals and now looks to add more in judo and cycling events. Athletes like Avtar Singh and Yash Ghangas also have matches later today.