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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.
Yashasvi Jaiswal faces criticism for a headbutt incident with Asitha Fernando during the Colombo Test. The ICC fined both players 25 per cent of their match fees on Monday. Experts like Cheteshwar Pujara said, "body contact, which is not acceptable on the field." Jaiswal claimed India knows how to respond.
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.
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.
Afghanistan confirmed the India series schedule and named Ibrahim Zadran as captain. Naveen-ul-Haq returned to the squad after recovering from a shoulder injury. CEO Naseeb Khan said, “The Afghanistan Cricket Board has always made every effort to select a well-balanced and fully prepared squad for all relevant competitions.” The team travels soon.