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Aryavir Sehwag is playing for West Delhi Lions in the Delhi Premier League. Fans got excited as he showed batting shots similar to his father, Virender Sehwag. Despite his efforts, the West Delhi Lions lost by 21 runs to Central Delhi Kings on Saturday after failing to chase 233 runs.
The 2026-27 football season started with a thrilling 2-2 draw between Newcastle United and Liverpool. The match featured high drama and a late penalty. Meanwhile, Dominic Ballard scored a stunning goal for Bristol City against Birmingham City. Fans got to see many exciting moments as the top leagues finally got going.
Twenty-one former cricketers, including Michael Atherton and Kapil Dev, wrote a letter to Pakistani authorities seeking humane treatment for Imran Khan. Khan has been in prison since 2023. Atherton said the state has tried to "airbrush Imran almost out of existence," making this humanitarian appeal necessary for his medical care.
India exited the FIH Men’s World Cup 2026 after a 3-5 defeat against Argentina on Monday. Former goalkeeper P. R. Sreejesh slammed the management for the team's poor performance and lack of accountability. He said, “Don’t worry… the World Cup doesn’t matter.” India now faces Belgium for the seventh-place classification match.
Alex Lanier and the pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue became France’s first badminton world champions in New Delhi. They won two gold medals on the same day. Gicquel said, "There will be nobody waiting for us, I think." This success followed decades of work building a strong national training system.
Mikel Arteta is ready to make a £130m push to sign Julian Alvarez for Arsenal. Meanwhile, winger Gabriel Martinelli is closing on a £55m move to Al-Hilal. Elsewhere, Chelsea had three bids turned down for Alex Scott, and Liverpool must pay £70m to sign Yankuba Minteh from Brighton this season.
Cole Palmer helped Chelsea secure a 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday Night Football. Palmer scored one goal and set up another as the attacking trio looked sharp. When asked about his readiness for the new season, Palmer said, "Did you not watch the game?" Chelsea started their campaign well.
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville made their 2026/27 Premier League season predictions on Monday Night Football. Both experts picked Arsenal to win the title this year. Gary Neville said, "One hundred per cent Arsenal. They're way out in front." They also shared their thoughts on the top four finishers for the season.
Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 115 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Colombo. He became the second Indian batter to hit a Test century in Sri Lanka while batting at number seven or lower. Jurel joined Hardik Pandya in this rare record as India declared at 503/9 on Day 2.
India lost to Argentina 5-3 at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, ending their Hockey World Cup 2026 medal hopes. The team struggled with poor defending and unforced errors throughout the match. Coach Craig Fulton said, "need to be watertight at the back," but India fell behind early and never recovered.
England dropped Brydon Carse from the second Test against Pakistan after images showed him in handcuffs outside a Durham pub. The ECB started an investigation into the incident. Steve Harmison said, “Cricket has got to draw a line,” as he urged players to take responsibility for the team’s drinking culture.
England dropped fast bowler Brydon Carse from the second Test squad against Pakistan after footage showed him in handcuffs outside a Derby nightclub on Saturday night. The ECB said, “Brydon Carse will no longer be available for selection while this investigation is ongoing.” The Cricket Regulator started an official probe.