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World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka said she "just wants to quit tennis right now" after her shock French Open loss to Diana Shnaider on Wednesday. Shnaider battled back to win 3-6 7-5 6-0. Sabalenka felt mentally unable to recover after losing 10 games in a row.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz said on Monday (June 8) that Mosaddek Hossain's recall to the ODI team is timely. Miraz noted Mosaddek's strong domestic form, saying, "He has been performing in domestic cricket for many years." The skipper sees value in Mosaddek's all-round skills, believing it offers the team a crucial sixth bowling option.
BCCI selectors ignored Rajat Patidar, who scored 501 runs in IPL 2026, for upcoming series. Harbhajan Singh was stunned, asking, "What else does he need to do?" The selectors focused on the future, picking 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and naming Shreyas Iyer captain. Ajit Agarkar said many good players miss out.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's IPL 2026 success has sparked a frenzy in England before India's tour. He slammed 776 runs, becoming the youngest MVP. Former England captain Michael Atherton said, "There's going to be a media frenzy." His impending debut is expected to boost ticket sales for the June 26 tour.
India A start their tri-series in Dambulla on Tuesday, with many eyes on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old, who got a senior T20I call-up, will make his List A debut. He aims to "play in all three formats," showing his rapid rise. The series will test his shot selection on bowler-friendly pitches.
Suryakumar Yadav, dropped from India's T20I squad, showed his class in the Mumbai T20 League on Monday. He smashed an unbeaten 72 off 36 balls at Wankhede, guiding his team to victory. "Playing at the Wankhede always feels special," he said. This followed a 48 on Saturday, proving he still has fire.
Tunisia aims to get past the group stage at FIFA World Cup 2026. The Eagles of Carthage had a stellar qualification, not conceding a goal in 10 games. Manager Sabri Lamouchi has picked fresher faces, leaving out experienced players. Hannibal Mejbri is a player to watch, with his ability to switch between playmaker and presser.
French Open champion Alexander Zverev stayed third in ATP Rankings released Monday. Runner-up Flavio Cobolli made his Top 10 debut, gaining four places. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz kept their top spots. Novak Djokovic slipped three places to No. 7 after a third-round defeat.
England manager Thomas Tuchel said Jude Bellingham "will have to fight for his place" in the FIFA World Cup squad. Despite a strong season for Real Madrid, Bellingham faces tough competition. Tuchel's comments suggest Bellingham might not be a guaranteed starter against Croatia on June 17.
Kapil Dev warned against high expectations for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who got a senior India call-up after a record IPL season. He powered India to U19 World Cup victory. Kapil said, "He is a special talent, give him time, but he definitely showed the talent that he has."
India got a massive innings-and-300-run win over Afghanistan, their biggest ever. The hosts posted 564 for 8 declared, with two centuries and two 80s. KL Rahul said, "I consciously tried to not restrict my shots." Many batters felt their work was unfinished, hinting at bigger scores missed.
England coach Brendon McCullum is "hopeful" Jofra Archer will be available for the second Test against New Zealand. Archer, who rested in Barbados, is due back in England this week. England got a big win in the first Test, with many bowlers performing well. McCullum said, "we're hopeful he will be available for the second Test."
Sweden got a World Cup 2026 spot after a tough qualifying. With Graham Potter as manager, they aim to impress. Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal's top scorer, is a key player. He "accounted for four of those strikes," helping Sweden reach the tournament. Young midfielders and strong defenders also boost the team.