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England batter Ollie Pope returned to the Test squad for the first two matches against Pakistan. Pope said, "The fact that I'm in the frame for that is a massive positive." He got a recall after a strong County Championship campaign and now hopes to re-establish his red-ball career.
Athletics Federation of India selection committee chairman Adille Sumariwalla defended Neeraj Chopra after his silver medal finish at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Sumariwalla reminded fans that Chopra is human and remains India’s greatest athlete. "He is also a human being, and we should leave it at that," he said.
Liverpool invested £60m to bring Jeremy Jacquet to Anfield this summer. The 21-year-old defender got a shoulder injury at Rennes, delaying his debut. Head coach Andoni Iraola said he wants to be "careful" with his new recruit. Fans now hope he plays in upcoming friendlies before the season starts.
Four Indian Grandmasters will compete at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris from August 11 to 15. Nihal Sarin, Aravindh Chithambaram, Pranesh M, and Arjun Erigaisi will play for a share of the USD 1.5 million prize pool. This marks the largest Indian contingent ever to join this major chess event.
The Pakistan Cricket Board suspended all-rounder Hamza Nazar for two years and fined him Rs 1 million on Thursday. The board said he provided misleading information during a visa application process. The PCB noted, "The PCB takes matters involving misrepresentation, non-disclosure and the submission of misleading information extremely seriously."
Police raided the Korea Football Association offices Thursday to investigate the 2024 hiring of coach Hong Myung-bo. Officials searched headquarters in Cheonan and Seoul for evidence of improper intervention. Hong said at a hearing, "People may think things were not so transparent, but I never once asked for special treatment."
Ajinkya Rahane revealed he spent two years as the 12th man for Team India after his 2011 white-ball debut. He said, "That was a challenging phase, but I learnt a lot from it." Rahane waited until 2013 to play his first Test match, eventually using that time to improve himself.
Haryana boxer Sakshi Chaudhary won gold in the 51kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She thanked Virat Kohli for his help through his foundation. "He has been my sponsor," she said. Kohli encouraged her to stay calm and focus, helping her make a strong comeback after missing games.
The Asian Cricket Council announced the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 schedule, held in Dubai from August 28 to September 13. India will play Pakistan on September 5. Fans in India can watch matches live on the Sony Sports Network or use the SonyLIV app to follow the action this year.
Wasim Jaffer questioned Ajit Agarkar’s selection process, highlighting the unfair treatment of deserving players. Jaffer said, "The way some players have been treated and how certain players have been selected can become a subject of debate." He pointed out that talents like Auqib Nabi and Abhimanyu Easwaran got ignored for too long.
R Ashwin said Hardik Pandya may move from Mumbai Indians to Chennai Super Kings or Kolkata Knight Riders. Ashwin noted, "If I were MI, I would accept a deal with KKR on only one condition, which is getting Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh in return." MI finished ninth last season.
Former India batter Brijesh Patel on Thursday called for uniform coaching standards across cricket academies. He said, “Every academy claims to have the best method, while every coach has a different philosophy.” Patel noted that many centres confuse young players and parents, urging coaches to focus on character-building and individual needs.