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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said on Thursday that the team aims to win the Champions League this season. Kompany told reporters, "Right now, I will say our goal is to win the Champions League." The club added new players to help them succeed after a tough loss last year.
Pakistan cricketer Hamza Nazar got a two-year ban from all cricket after the Pakistan Cricket Board found him guilty of providing false information. The 27-year-old also received a PKR 1 million fine. The board started an inquiry after he used misleading statements during a visa application process last year.
The Argentine Football Association declared July 15 as 'National Football Teams Day' to celebrate their 2-1 semifinal win against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Argentina came back from a goal behind to book a final against Spain. Lionel Messi provided two assists as the team secured this historic victory.
Cricket South Africa added a three-match T20I series to the Indian women’s cricket team tour on Thursday. The matches will take place between December 26 and 30. CSA CEO Pholetsi Moseki said, "India remain one of the strongest teams in world cricket," providing valuable competition before the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri picked a squad for the 2027 World Cup including Mohammed Shami, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Aakash Chopra analysed the team and gave it an 8/10 rating. He said, "In true Mumbaiya style, it is a 'hatke' team." The event starts in October-November 2027.
Aakash Chopra believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar faces a tough path to the 2027 ODI World Cup due to his lack of first-class cricket. Chopra said, "When you don't play Ranji, your workload becomes limited." He added that selectors must bring Bhuvneshwar back into the ODI setup now to build match fitness.
Jemimah Rodrigues led the way in The Hundred with consistent scores for Southern Brave, while Smriti Mandhana faced a mixed tournament for Manchester Super Giants. Rodrigues stayed in top form, but Mandhana struggled to find rhythm after her big move. Meanwhile, Richa Ghosh had a quiet season by her standards.
England named a 16-member squad for the Pakistan series starting August 19 at Headingley. Joe Root returns as captain to lead the team into a new phase. Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence, and Sam Cook got recalls for the matches. The side now looks to balance the team after Ben Stokes retired.
Josh Hazlewood expects a different challenge during the upcoming Test match against Bangladesh. He said, “I’m not sure what to expect regarding the conditions.” Unlike typical Australian pitches, he thinks the surface might offer low bounce. Hazlewood plans to focus on simple execution and adapting his bowling strategy over time.
Ajinkya Rahane shared that MS Dhoni kept his hotel room open for teammates to relax during tours. However, Rahane noted, "But when his door was shut, no one was allowed." This simple rule helped the squad bond. Meanwhile, Dhoni missed the entire IPL 2026 season due to a leg injury.
Cricket South Africa announced a revised schedule for the India Women's tour of South Africa starting December 9, 2026. The tour features a one-off Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is. The series concludes with a Boxing Day T20I on December 26 at Willowmoore Park, followed by two matches in Potchefstroom.
Cricket South Africa announced a revised schedule on Thursday, August 6, adding three T20Is to India’s upcoming tour. The series now features three ODIs, a Test, and three T20Is. CSA CEO Pholetsi Moseki said, "We are delighted to confirm the revised schedule for India's tour of South Africa."