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Devdutt Padikkal has secured the No. 3 spot in India’s Test team after hitting back-to-back centuries against Sri Lanka. With Sai Sudharsan injured, Aakash Chopra said, "It's confirmed that Sai will have to sit out once he comes. There won't be a place for Sai straightaway." Padikkal now leads the side.
AG.AL won the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship in Paris after breaking Team Falcons' dominance. Indian teams made their biggest appearance, with Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin reaching the chess quarterfinals. The massive event featured 2,000 players and set new records, reaching 850 million viewers across 25 different tournaments.
Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya got an official reprimand and one demerit point on Tuesday for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct. He hit boundary wedges with his bat after his dismissal on Monday. This makes him the third player sanctioned during the ongoing second Test match against India in Colombo.
Cricket Australia allowed trans athlete Anaya Bangar to play community cricket immediately. Anaya said, “Great day,” after the board reviewed her research. To play elite cricket by March 2027, she must keep her testosterone levels below 10 nmol/L. Meanwhile, the BCCI has no set policy for trans women in cricket.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took 2 wickets in 4 balls during the Duleep Trophy 2026 match between East Zone and North East Zone. The 15-year-old batter got figures of 2/11 from three overs. He showed his all-round potential after a disappointing outing with the bat, helping his team at a crucial stage.
Sanjay Manjrekar called Sri Lanka’s approach unprofessional after they lost two wickets for 8 runs on Day 2. The team showed dissent over light conditions, which Manjrekar felt distracted the batters. "I see that as being slightly unprofessional," he said. India dominated the day, declaring their first innings at 503.
India’s hockey players appealed to save the Women’s Hockey India League, fearing its end will hurt young talent. Veteran Neha said, "For upcoming players also, we need this league. It should not be discontinued." The league faces financial trouble, but players said it helped them build confidence for the World Cup.
Leeds and Rangers co-owner Jed York was arrested Sunday morning in Ohio and pleaded no contest to misdemeanour charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools. He got one day in jail, which he already served, and paid a fine. The NFL said they will review the case soon.
Former India coach Rahul Dravid said India still have a chance to reach the World Test Championship final despite a tough path. India currently sit fifth in the points table. "They've fallen behind a little bit, but the kind of quality that the Indian team has, you're not going to."
Former England captain Michael Vaughan wants strict action after Brydon Carse got arrested outside a nightclub. The ECB confirmed Carse will not play in the second Test against Pakistan on Thursday. Vaughan said, "Someone is going to have to get a punishment that sends a shiver down the whole team."
Dhruv Jurel scored a century on Monday during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. He celebrated by showing a tattoo honoring his father, a Kargil War veteran, and his farmer grandfather. Jurel said, “My grandfather was a farmer and my father was a soldier.” India reached 503/9.
Zeeshan Ansari returned to red-ball cricket during the India A tour of Sri Lanka in Galle. After six years away, the leg-spinner struggled but used the experience to improve. "It was a good learning experience," he said. He now aims to keep bowling well after getting support from Gautam Gambhir.