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The BCCI called for applications to the junior cricket committee on Monday. This panel will select players up to age 22 and manage coaching camps. Beyond team selection, members must teach young cricketers about ethics, specifically avoiding drugs and match-fixing. They will also travel to watch matches and evaluate performances.
Shahbaz Ahmed helped East Zone take control of the Duleep Trophy quarter-final on Monday in Bengaluru. He scored 167 runs before taking three wickets to bowl out North East Zone for 111. Abhijit Sarkar also got five wickets. East Zone enforced the follow-on and now look for an innings victory.
Abid Mushtaq took 5 for 39 to give North Zone a 171-run lead in the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal. His sharp bowling helped dismiss West Zone for 187 on Day 1. Mushtaq said, "I get goosebumps. I get excited," about playing on red soil pitches that help him spin the ball.
Graeme Cremer returned to Zimbabwe's 15-member T20I squad for the tri-nation series starting August 28. The 39-year-old recovered from a left-arm injury to join the team led by Sikandar Raza. However, Richard Ngarava and Tanaka Chivanga missed out due to injuries, while Brendan Taylor was not included in the final selection.
Abid Mushtaq picked up a fifer to restrict West Zone on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy match in Bengaluru on Monday. Mushtaq and Arshdeep Singh took eight wickets together as the ball dominated the bat. North Zone now leads by 171 runs, though they lost four second innings wickets.
A video of Cristiano Ronaldo meeting FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the Esports World Cup in Paris went viral. Fans noticed Ronaldo’s facial expression after the brief interaction, leading many to claim, “CR7 wasn’t thrilled.” While viewers speculated about his body language, there is no evidence he was actually unhappy.
East Zone moved close to a big win against North East Zone on Monday in the Duleep Trophy. Shahbaz Ahmed hit 167 and took three wickets to put his team in control. Meanwhile, North Zone took a 64-run lead over West Zone as Arshdeep Singh and Abid Mushtaq impressed with balls.
Manchester United continues to struggle as the club replaces players and managers to recapture past glory. The team got many new faces since 2013, but the ship failed to sail far. Like the Ship of Theseus paradox, the club keeps changing parts, yet the success of the Fergie era remains missing.
Erling Haaland surprised fans by shaving his iconic long hair for a buzz cut ahead of the 2026-27 season. His girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, said, "You look cute," leaving the Manchester City striker shocked. While teammates like Zlatan Ibrahimovic joked about the change, Haaland debuted his new look against AFC Bournemouth.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said Kuldeep Yadav missed the second Test against Sri Lanka due to a viral fever. Kotak dismissed claims that the illness was fake, noting, "If the team needs a spinner and then he doesn't play, there is no need to fake that he wasn't keeping well."
The ball used for Diego Maradona’s famous 'Hand of God' goal at the 1986 World Cup fetched $3.3 million at a United States auction. Mike Provenzale said, "It's a true one-of-one item. Arguably the most significant soccer item that exists." The final price fell short of the initial $10 million estimate.
Celtic are guaranteed European football, but Rangers, Hearts, Hibs and Motherwell still need to secure a Conference League place. Celtic hold a 3-0 lead against LASK in their Champions League tie. Martin O'Neill said, "LASK showing enough to suggest it is not done yet," ahead of Tuesday night's game.