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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.
Jasprit Bumrah is out of India’s two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15 due to a knee injury. Former pacer Karsan Ghavri said, "Shami and Bhuvi have been playing consistently in the IPL without injuries and should return to the national set-up." He urged selectors to manage Bumrah’s workload.
Shubman Gill sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger during India's practice on Thursday. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress, and KL Rahul will lead the side in his absence. Management hopes the skipper recovers before the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starts next week.
Real Madrid announced Thursday that Vinicius Junior signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until June 2032. The 26-year-old winger has scored 128 goals in 375 matches for the team. The club said, "Vinicius Jr. has become one of the most important players in our history."
Cameron Norrie defeated Alex de Minaur 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 at the ATP Montreal Masters on Thursday. Norrie saved a match point to survive the three-hour battle. "It was a great match to win and test my level," Norrie said. The result leaves Ben Shelton as the top remaining seed.
A former selector revealed that an unfit player weighing 97 kilograms got selected for an England tour due to communication gaps. The BCCI now uses the Bronco Test to fix fitness standards. A source said, "The Indian players are not used to the Bronco Test," as new protocols started.
Leeds United signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City on a five-year contract for a club-record fee, the club said on Thursday. The 23-year-old is now the most expensive British goalkeeper ever. "I am really excited and just really happy that it is finally done," Trafford said after joining.
India faces a spin crisis after R Ashwin retired in 2024 and Ravindra Jadeja nears the end of his career. Experts worry about the lack of a clear succession plan. Former spinner Maninder Singh said, “I feel that you have to give confidence to bowlers like Kuldeep,” to find replacements.
India will take on Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo from Friday. However, heavy rain is expected to affect the city until Sunday. Head coach Gautam Gambhir said, "We know what is in front of us," regarding the team's preparation.
UEFA maintained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions on Thursday after Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting. UEFA said, "These conditions have not been met." The body lost confidence in the FIFA president following a failed plan to sell World Cup stakes. Many groups now demand major reforms to fix the current crisis.