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Former India captain Rohit Sharma will start his television career with the show Family Full House on 19 September 2026. The show uses his viral garden dialogue to build excitement. Rohit said, "Do line kya bol di, itna viral ho gaya. Jab mera pura show aayega to kya hoga."
Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner and Anrich Nortje set new T20 career bests in the ETPL. Boult took 5/24 on August 27, Nortje got 5/11 on August 29, and Santner claimed 5/16 on August 30. These stars showed great form, helping the league gain attention during its first exciting season in Europe.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi ordered a probe into Imam-ul-Haq’s left calf injury sustained during the second Test at Lord’s. The opener faces disciplinary action amid claims he faked the injury. A source said, “One thing is for sure, he is going back home before the third Test.” Investigations are ongoing.
AB de Villiers defended young cricketer Dewald Brevis amid his inconsistent form. He said, "He's still young, guys. There's a lot of cricket left for that young man." De Villiers noted he peaked at 30 and urged coaches to fix Brevis’s batting position to help him win many games for his side.
Indian judokas bound for the Asian Games and World Championships will attend an exposure camp at Tsukuba University in Japan from September 5 to October 2. The Sports Authority of India approved the trip for 11 athletes and three coaches to help them prepare for these major international sporting events.
Indian batter Mayank Agarwal signed a short-term deal with Durham for the final four County Championship fixtures. Head Coach Ryan Campbell said, "Mayank is a hugely talented batter who has a superb first-class record." Agarwal previously played for Yorkshire and now aims to help Durham secure a Division One return.
FIFA handed Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes a 10-match ban following a scuffle with Spanish players after the World Cup final. Paredes said, "It seems exaggerated. For me, it's excessive, and I think it can be reduced." The association now plans to appeal the sanctions, which also include heavy player fines.
Nottingham Forest confirmed the signing of Colombian full-back Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace on a three-year deal. Munoz is the club's fifth permanent summer signing. "I'm really excited because I can see so much talent," Munoz said. He previously made nearly 100 Premier League appearances for his former London side.
Faf du Plessis revisited the 2018 Sandpaper Gate scandal eight years later. He said, “I felt sorry for the guy,” referring to Cameron Bancroft. The former South Africa captain believes Australia handled the situation poorly. He felt the team’s press conference and official statements made the entire controversy much worse.
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal remains hopeful about the upcoming white-ball series against India despite scheduling hurdles. Tamim said, “Both boards are very sincere that this thing happens.” While admitting Bangladesh could have handled the 2026 T20 World Cup withdrawal better, he confirmed both boards are discussing new dates.
Sri Lanka Cricket is working to keep the 2027 Women's Champions Trophy despite ICC concerns over government interference. Interim chairman Eran Wickremaratna said, "We are very committed to really correcting from the very foundation. We are not backing out." The board now hopes to show that their new reforms satisfy everyone.
Capri Sports launched Nova Sports to reach 1.5 million girls across India in 10 years. The project starts in Bengaluru with the Super Nova Football Championship on September 5 and 6. Jinisha Sharma said, "Our aim for 1.5 million girls can come much faster because of existing academies that want to partner."