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Deep Dasgupta said Ravindra Jadeja must guide young players during India’s Test series in Sri Lanka, starting August 15. "Jadeja knows how to use his experience," Dasgupta said on Thursday. Many squad members are on their first tour, so Jadeja’s knowledge of spin-friendly pitches will be crucial for the team.
Ireland’s hopes of direct qualification for the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup ended on Wednesday after rain washed out their match against Afghanistan in Bready. Ireland now must play in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier to reach the tournament. They currently sit 12th in the rankings.
Lionel Messi scored twice to lead Inter Miami to a 4-2 victory over Atletico San Luis on Wednesday night. The Argentine captain showed his magic despite torrential rain at Chase Stadium. This win helped his team move to the next round after the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup final heartbreak.
Lucknowites gathered at a city cafe to watch the India-South Africa Women's T20 match. Fans cheered for Team India throughout the evening despite the six-wicket loss. Attendee Suhani Malhotra said, "I have come here to show support for the women who are finally getting recognition in a sport."
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he has no confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Carney said Infantino committed a fatal governance failure by not consulting senior advisers about World Cup plans. "Certainly I don't have confidence in Mr. Infantino," he said. Many others also criticized the soccer leader.
Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets on Wednesday to end an eight-match overseas losing streak in cricket tests. Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique led the team to victory on Day 4 at Queen's Park Oval. Spinners Sajid Khan and Ali Usman took many wickets to help level the series.
Lionel Messi became the Leagues Cup all-time leading scorer after netting two goals against his opponents. The Argentine star now has 14 goals in 12 appearances. Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos said, "This triumph is very important to us." The team stretched their unbeaten run to eight matches after this.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are preparing for the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. Coach Tan Kim Her said, "Satwik's shoulder is almost fully recovered now. I think he'll be ready to play when the tournament starts on the 17th." The pair got back to form after winning in Singapore.
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey urged the Tata Group to reconsider withdrawing Jamshedpur FC from the Indian Super League. Chaubey said, "AIFF would be happy if Tata remains in football, especially in senior top-tier football." While Tata plans to focus on grassroots development, the federation hopes they stay for the players.
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is set to surpass Kapil Dev’s record of 434 Test wickets during the upcoming series against Bangladesh. Starc, who has 433 wickets, said, "It means I've played a bit." He remains focused on his game as he aims to enter the top ten list of bowlers.
The BCCI ordered a fitness overhaul after internal reviews showed inconsistent testing at the CoE. Players like Harshit Rana and Siraj faced confusion as the team switched to the Bronco test without clear benchmarks. A source said, "The Test regulars were caught off guard by the programme given to them."
Robin Uthappa said 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could have a bigger impact on white-ball cricket than Sachin Tendulkar. Uthappa warned that the youngster’s career depends on how he is managed. He said, "We've seen in Indian cricket exciting players come through the ranks and then suddenly they fall off the wagon."