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England may give fast bowler Sonny Baker his Test debut against New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday. The 23-year-old is vying for a spot, with coach Brendon McCullum saying, "He's quick." Baker's speed makes him an attractive option, especially if weather impacts the game.
Ayush Vartak got advice from MS Dhoni during CSK trials. He used Dhoni's tip, "Wait for your chances, let the ball come to you," to score 39 off 21 balls for North Mumbai Panthers. The team won by 21 runs. Vartak aims for a Mumbai Ranji Trophy cap.
Sachin Tendulkar analysed IPL 2026, praising Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's impact for Rajasthan Royals. He proposed splitting the six-over powerplay into batting and bowling segments. Tendulkar noted Josh Hazlewood's clever dismissal of Jos Buttler and RCB's shared responsibility approach. "Watching cricket, you are always learning," he said.
England picked its 12-player squad for the first Test against New Zealand, starting Thursday at Lord's. Shoaib Bashir got the nod as first-choice spinner, while Ollie Robinson made his return. Two uncapped players, Emilio Gay and Sonny Baker, were also included. England is playing its first Test series since losing the Ashes 4-1.
North Mumbai Panthers, led by Ajinkya Rahane, started their T20 Mumbai League 2026 with a 21-run win against Suryakumar Yadav's Knights Mumbai North East on Tuesday. The Knights, chasing 210, struggled. Impact substitute Nutan Goel anchored with "a fighting 93 off 56 balls," but they fell short, finishing at 188/8.
Women's 1500m national record holder K M Deeksha has failed a dope test. Sources confirmed, "Yes, it's confirmed that she has failed a dope test." The 27-year-old tested positive for a banned substance after her April competition. Details of the substance are not yet known.
Madonna called Roberto Baggio "Cutest" in 1994. He embraced Nichiren Buddhism after a career-threatening knee injury. Despite doubts, he scored crucial goals, including two against Nigeria in the Round of 16. He used his inner foot for precise shots, showing remarkable composure under pressure.
PV Sindhu returned to World No. 10 with a win at the Indonesia Open on Tuesday. However, Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth got knocked out early. Srikanth's "prolonged slump deepened" with another early exit. Many other Indian players also fell in the first round.
Manny Malhotra is the new Vancouver Canucks head coach, the 23rd in franchise history. General manager Ryan Johnson announced Monday night that Malhotra was promoted from his AHL role. Johnson said, "Manny will help us ice a competitive and hard-working team." Malhotra played 991 NHL games and won the Calder Cup with Abbotsford.
North Mumbai Panthers started with a win on June 02, 2026, defending 209 against Triumph Knights. Despite Suryakumar Yadav falling early, Nutan Goel's 93 wasn't enough. Panthers' Hardik Tamore scored 67, and Ayush Vartak added 39, as they "plundered 73 runs in the last five overs."
Two players of Indian origin, Qatar's Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid and New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh, will play in the FIFA World Cup 2026. They are the first since Vikash Dhorasoo in 2006. Tahsin, 19, is from Kerala, while Sarpreet, 26, hails from Punjab. The World Cup starts June 11.
India's cricket team is ready for a one-off Test against Afghanistan starting Saturday in Mullanpur. Tickets are available on the District website and app, with prices ranging from Rs 250 to Rs 10,000. Captain Shubman Gill led the squad, which "got back to red-ball cricket" after the IPL.
Pelé's 1958 World Cup final jersey will be auctioned later this month. The memorabilia is expected to sell for around 5.7 crores. In that final, Pelé "scored twice against Sweden" to help Brazil win 5-2. This iconic shirt, from a player considered one of soccer's greatest, is sure to attract many bids.