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Krishnamachari Srikkanth urged selectors to replace Abhishek Sharma with Sanju Samson. Abhishek struggled in his last 5 innings, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed against Zimbabwe. Srikkanth said, "I think a tough call has to be taken against him now." Samson remains focused on playing the game on his own terms.
Sharmila Dhankar won India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in para-athletics on Monday night. She threw 9.81m in the Women’s Shot Put F57 event in Glasgow. The 40-year-old athlete from Haryana overcame a difficult past, including an abusive marriage, to reach the top of the podium after starting training at 34.
A Colombo court denied bail to former India Under-19 star Manjot Kalra in a match-fixing case. Kalra will remain in police custody until July 31 as investigations continue. The probe started after five cricketers reported illegal approaches. Authorities now hold audio and video evidence while the Jaffna Kings franchise remains terminated.
India announced a 15-man squad on Monday for the two-match Test tour to Sri Lanka starting August 15. Ravindra Jadeja returns to the team, while Saransh Jain got his maiden call-up. Shubman Gill will lead the side as they aim to improve their standing in the World Test Championship cycle.
Sanju Samson said he is done chasing national team selection after falling out of the side. The 31-year-old revealed he wants to enjoy cricket on his own terms. "I have decided to play on my own terms," he said. He now plans to play freely without worrying about the rat race.
Tejaswin Shankar pulled out of the Glasgow high jump on Monday after a knee injury. The athlete, who hoped to win a medal, said, "This is the one day you do not want it to flare up." He got injured before the event started and could not compete further.
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves made history against Pakistan on the third day of the first Test in Tarouba. He became the first bowler to bowl five consecutive wicket-maidens. Greaves finished with 5/27, helping his team gain a 29-run lead. His spell remains the defining performance of the match.
India’s medal haul hit 10 on July 27 after a productive night at the Commonwealth Games. The team got six medals across athletics, para athletics, and weightlifting. Sarvesh Kushare won silver in the high jump, while Sharmila Dhankar secured gold. Many athletes also moved closer to podium finishes in boxing.
Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta warned Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to hit the ground running during upcoming series. He said, “You can’t take one or two games to get into the groove.” The duo struggled in the opening ODI against England, sparking fresh chatter about their future in cricket.
The ICC plans to increase the number of teams in the Men's T20 World Cup from 20 to 24, starting from 2032. This move aims to promote cricket globally and provide more chances for emerging nations. The next two tournaments will not be affected by this change in the team count.
Former India batter Aakash Chopra said Rohit Sharma remains irreplaceable for India’s 2027 World Cup plans. Chopra believes the experienced opener should stay as long as he is fit and scoring runs. Rohit recently showed his class by hitting 138 runs against England, proving he is still vital for the team.
Abhishek Sharma struggled during the recent T20I series against Zimbabwe, scoring only 11 runs in three innings. His average fell to 3.66, marking a difficult slump. While he showed promise earlier this year, his recent form against pace and spin has raised serious questions about his place in the team.