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Jasprit Bumrah passed his fitness test and will play the Test series against Sri Lanka. The BCCI cleared him after he recovered from an injury. A senior official said, "Jasprit Bumrah has recovered from his impact injury." His return helps India as the two-Test series starts in Galle on August 15.
Emma Raducanu was not selected for the Team GB line-up for September's Billie Jean King Cup Finals in China. Captain Anne Keothavong picked Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart, Mika Stojsavljevic and Jodie Burrage instead. Raducanu has not played since June 14, and her fitness issues raised fresh doubt over the US Open.
Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi’s PCP Capital Partners made an offer to buy a 25.1 per cent stake in West Ham. The bid targets shares belonging to the late David Gold’s family. Current investors have first refusal on the deal, while other shareholders like Daniel Kretinsky remain interested in the club.
BCB president Tamim Iqbal met government officials on Thursday, July 30, to ensure India’s cricket tour happens in September. The board wants the government to talk with India to confirm the series. Tamim said, "there are certain lines he cannot cross," as the matter is now beyond his control.
FIFA insisted "nobody is selling football" on Friday after UEFA threatened to boycott tournaments over plans to sell World Cup stakes. Advisor Carlos Cordeiro resigned in protest, saying, "I oppose it unequivocally." Many confederations joined the opposition, leaving FIFA to face pressure from 143 member associations regarding the controversial proposal.
Hockey India’s decision to replace the traditional blue jersey with a saffron kit for the 2026 World Cup has sparked a major controversy. Former captain Viren Rasquinha said, "The legacy and identity of the Indian team has always been blue." Critics now argue this change politicises a national sporting symbol.
Michael Vaughan said Stephen Fleming is a good appointment as England’s Test coach. He felt Fleming should have started from the series against Pakistan on August 19 instead of the South Africa tour in December. Vaughan believes Fleming and Brendon McCullum have a good relationship and will work well together.
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal is hopeful of hosting India for six white-ball matches this September. Tamim said, "Bangladesh is an extremely safe country, and I am very hopeful that India will come." The board is currently in discussions with the BCCI to make this exciting series happen soon.
Tejaswin Shankar stayed in medal contention in the decathlon at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after finishing second overall on Thursday. He got 4,339 points, trailing leader Damian Warner by just 14. Tejaswin will compete in the pole vault, javelin, and 1500m on Friday. Many fans hope he wins a big medal.
Cameron Norrie beat Bernard Tomic 6-1 6-0 at the Los Cabos Open to reach his first semi-final of the 2026 season. Norrie said, "I'm pleased with the result. I was very solid." He now faces defending champion Denis Shapovalov after winning three straight matches to end his recent losing streak.
FIFA’s plan to bring private investors into football is facing growing resistance from Europe, Asia, and North and Central America. The Asian Football Confederation said it was not consulted, calling the move totally unacceptable. UEFA also rejected the proposal, threatening a boycott if FIFA does not abandon the new plan.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra revealed he lent his abdominal guard to Sachin Tendulkar during the 2004 Sydney Test against Australia. Tendulkar’s guard broke, so he used Chopra’s gear. "I didn't play any drive," Tendulkar said later. He scored a famous 241 not out without hitting a single cover drive.