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Pal got drafted into the 20-member team for the Asian Games in Japan this September-October. After missing the Hockey World Cup lineup, he stayed focused at the Bengaluru camp. “I told myself to keep working hard as I knew that my hard work won’t go to waste,” Pal said.
Ian Botham’s grandson James plays rugby for Wales, which often confuses fans. The 28-year-old was born in Cardiff and only ever wanted to represent the country. Botham said, "I tell you why he's playing for Wales, because he is Welsh." The former all-rounder finds the constant questioning quite strange.
CONCACAF rejected FIFA’s plan to sell World Cup stakes as UEFA threatened a total boycott. FIFA announced on Tuesday that it plans to create a subsidiary to raise $4.2 billion from investors. UEFA said, “The World Cup is not for sale,” and vowed to oppose these plans with absolute determination.
Shahneel Gill joined the cast of The Traitors Season 2, which was introduced on July 30. She grabbed attention with her bold introduction, “My name is Gill, and I know how to kill.” The show, hosted by Karan Johar, will premiere globally on August 13 on Prime Video with many celebrities.
East Zone appointed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Ishan Kishan’s vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Selector Pravanjan Mullick said the teenager got additional responsibility to accelerate his maturity. While the move raised eyebrows, Sooryavanshi previously captained India U19 to a 3-0 series sweep in South Africa, showing his aggressive batting style remains.
Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday after a career spanning nearly two decades. Rohit Sharma praised his teammate, saying, "We've shared the dressing room for so many years, and I know how much hard work has gone into everything you've achieved." Rahane played 85 Test matches.
Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. Reports said the transfer is worth around £80m including add-ons. Arsenal got increasingly confident about signing the midfielder following the exit of manager Eddie Howe. Many fans now wait to see if the move happens before the season.
On Thursday, middle-order batter Ajinkya Rahane announced his international retirement after playing 85 Test matches for India. He finished his career with 5077 runs. Rahane showed great skill in tough overseas conditions, scoring eight of his twelve Test hundreds away from home. He finally said goodbye to the game today.
Saransh Jain earned his maiden Test call-up for the Sri Lanka tour starting August 15. The 33-year-old off-spinner got picked after consistent domestic performances. "Age is definitely just a number," Jain said. He showed great skill in the Duleep Trophy and now hopes to use his basics in international cricket.
The UAE qualified for the 2027 U19 Women's T20 World Cup after a one-run win over Malaysia. The team stayed unbeaten throughout the qualifier that started on July 23. Captain Mehak Thakur said, "I'm so pleased by how well our team dealt with the pressure in this final."
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said Thursday he has complete faith in his injury-hit squad for the upcoming Australia Test series. Despite missing key players like Litton Das, Shanto believes the team can play good cricket. The side leaves Friday for their first tour of Australia in 23 years.
India will face Brazil on October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, the All India Football Federation said on Thursday. This match marks the first time India plays a top-five FIFA ranked side. It is a rare chance for many fans to see the famous team in person.