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The ISL recorded 65 million YouTube views during the first five matches of the 2026-27 season. This early success gave the league a needed boost after a year of uncertainty. While many fans watched these games for free, the league now faces the challenge of building a lasting, loyal audience.
Actor R Madhavan said his son Vedaant is still far from the Olympics. Vedaant, a swimmer who competed in the Asian Games 2026, gets much attention due to his father’s fame. Madhavan taught him to stay grounded, adding, “It is wrong to compare kids,” to protect them from unnecessary pressure.
The BCCI on Friday announced a 15-member squad for India's two-Test series against New Zealand in November. Jasprit Bumrah returned to the team, while Kuldeep Yadav kept his spot. Shubman Gill will lead the side as India prepares for the matches starting November 19 in Wellington and November 27 in Christchurch.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar may lead the Indian attack in Saturday’s final T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru. India added the 36-year-old to the squad as cover after Arshdeep Singh got a shoulder injury on Wednesday. The team hopes his experience helps them stop the powerful West Indies batters in this decider.
Formula 1 driver Arvid Lindblad met India captain Shubman Gill at Silverstone during the 2026 Formula One season. Lindblad said, “We spoke briefly about the differences between our sports and some of the ways he manages things.” He also praised teenage cricket star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his impressive early success.
Mikel Arteta defended Viktor Gyökeres after the striker failed to score in seven appearances this season. Arteta said, "Scoring or not scoring changes the narrative, for sure not the perception how much he can help the team." The manager praised the player's determination and work rate despite his recent struggles.
David Bedingham says he put himself under pressure after his first five Tests. Speaking on Friday, October 16, he noted, "After my first five Tests, I put myself under pressure." He now wants to be a free spirit again, hoping to enjoy his cricket instead of worrying about scores.
Wasim Jaffer, Ramesh Powar, Connor Williams, and Jacob Martin got interviewed by the Cricket Advisory Committee on Thursday for a national selector post. The BCCI is now weighing its options for the panel. Jaffer’s 31 Test appearances could make him the chairman, as the board looks for the right person.
Niki Prasad made her India debut in the first T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur on Friday. The young all-rounder received her cap from Smriti Mandhana before the match. Prasad, who led India to the Under-19 World Cup title in 2025, is expected to bat at the number three position today.
Real Madrid generated a record €1.221 billion in 2025-26, becoming the first sports organisation to cross the €1.2 billion mark. The club board approved these accounts on July 28, 2026. Despite a trophyless season, the team got massive income from their revamped stadium, marketing, and commercial business activities this year.
Between October 1, 2021 and October 15, 2026, India's top seven batters smashed 1,214 sixes in 152 T20Is. This massive jump in six-hitting shows how T20 cricket changed the game. While fans love the thrill, many worry that technique is fading. Gautam Gambhir said, "Sometimes you're so used to muscling the ball."
India and West Indies will play the fifth T20I at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, October 17. The series is tied 2-2, so fans can watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network. The match livestream is available on the JioHotstar app and website for all viewers.