Shubman Gill suffered a thumb injury ahead of the Sri Lanka A warm-up match, adding to India's growing injury concerns before the Test series.

Big blow to India as Shubman Gill suffers thumb injury ahead of Sri Lanka Test opener

Jos Buttler became the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket after surpassing Kieron Pollard's tally, taking his career total to 14,833 runs in his 522nd T20 match, while Pollard is now second with 14,803 runs.

History! Jos Buttler breaks Kieron Pollard's all-time T20 run record

India's teenage badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma advanced to the Korea Masters Super 300 quarterfinals, continuing her impressive form after winning her maiden BWF World Tour title in Taipei. The 17-year-old will next take on fellow Indian Rakshitha Sree for a place in the semifinals.

Korea Masters 2026: Tanvi Sharma continues dream run, books quarterfinal spot

 BWF World Championships 2026 draw sees Ayush Shetty face Shi Yuqi, while PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag and other Indian shuttlers begin their medal quest in New Delhi

BWF World Championships 2026 draw: Ayush Shetty to face Shi Yuqi in first round; PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen get easy opener

The controversy erupted after Joseph pulled out of the ongoing Pakistan Test series citing personal reasons, prompting Sammy to say he had "declined selection."

Viv Richards calls for truce between WI coach Sammy and pacer Alzaari Joseph

The comments came after Infantino was forced to scrap his controversial plan to sell World Cup commercial stakes to private investors, following fierce pushback led by UEFA.

'Infantino must go': Canada PM Carney, Portugal legend Figo come out swinging at FIFA chief Infantino

With Shastri-Kohli at helm, India became the first team to win two consecutive Test series against Australia in Australia. Rahane took over captaincy in the second of those series as Kohli was on paternal leave after the first Test.

Rahane says Kohli-Shastri 'toughened up' India cricket, especially overseas

In a statement Wednesday, FIFA's leadership acknowledged "that errors were also made after the proposal was leaked to media".

FIFA leadership apologise for privatisation plan, back Infantino post acknowledging error

Abdullah Shafique’s match-winning 160 and spin clinic from Sajid Khan and Ali Usman guided Pakistan to an 8-wicket win over West Indies in Port of Spain, securing their first away Test victory in three years. 

WI vs PAK: Pakistan win 2nd Test by 8 wickets to seal first away win in 3 years

Monty Panesar slams the ECB’s decision to hire Stephen Fleming as England Test coach, claiming MS Dhoni made Fleming look great at CSK and backing Michael Vaughan for the role.

'Dhoni Made Fleming Great': Panesar says ECB made the wrong choice for England Test coach

Police Scotland are investigating after athletes from Pakistan and Uganda, including five boxers, went missing following the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Athletes from Pakistan and Uganda reported missing after CWG 2026; Police Scotland launches probe

The ECB is reportedly unhappy with Cricket Ireland for hosting Afghanistan in a 5-match ODI series, potentially impacting future England vs Ireland fixtures.

ECB unhappy with Cricket Ireland for hosting Afghanistan in ODIs – Report

Australia will skip warm-up games in India ahead of the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, opting instead for custom preparation camps, according to coach Andrew McDonald.

Australia opt against playing practice matches in India ahead of BGT 2027

Michael Neser suffers a calf strain ahead of Australia's Test series against Bangladesh in Darwin, but targets a return for the South Africa tour in October.

Australia Ashes hero Neser suffers calf injury, remains hopeful for South Africa tour

The 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier is set for February-March 2027. Learn how 10 teams will battle for spots, including West Indies' direct qualification scenarios.

2027 CWC Qualifier set for February-March window with tournament venues undecided

Zee Entertainment secures exclusive 5-year broadcast and streaming rights for Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana across India and the subcontinent starting August 22, 2026, on ZEE5 and Unite8 Sports.

Zee Entertainment secures exclusive media rights for Serie A in India and subcontinent

Atharva Janskar, an acrobat gymnast from Somaiya Vidyavihar Academy, was inspired by his uncle to take up the sport and now targets National Games success as well as aims to make history at the World Cup.

Inspired by family, acrobat gymnast Atharva Janskar sets sights on World Cup glory

Durban's Super Giants and Paarl Royals are the only two teams to have completed their 19-player squads before the auction, with 19 slots still available across the remaining four teams.

Mitchell Marsh, Root, Curran headline pre-auction signings of SA20 squads before upcoming season

Chopra won the silver in men's javelin throw with a distance of 85.83m - his best in the season and only second to Sri Lankan sensation Rumesh Pathirage's 89.75m.

'Multiple injuries, rebuilding body': Neeraj Chopra shares journey behind Commonwealth silver

PCB, in a statement, said that it has taken a "serious note" of the situation and "disciplinary measures will be taken on individuals found to have participated in the said unsanctioned event without obtaining the requisite approvals from the PCB."

Ex-Pak players face two-year ban from PCB for participating in unsanctioned Asian Legends League

It all happened on the last ball of the match when Tigers captain Himmat Singh fumbled the ball while fielding to miss an easy run out, only to kick it in frustration and hitting the stumps in process to effect the run out.

DPL 2026 | WATCH - Crazy scenes unfold as 'free kick' forces super over in Warriors vs Tigers

Prince Ali claimed that FIFA threatened to hold funds if Jordan Football refuses to back Infantino's bid for re-election. Notably, Prince Ali had gone against Infantino in 2016 to be the FIFA chief but finished third.

More trouble for Infantino as Jordan FA chief Prince Ali accuses FIFA of 'blackmailing'

Sajid Khan then made his second meaningful contribution of the day in taking four second-innings wickets, while Ali Usman claimed two, including home captain Roston Chase caught-and-bowled off the final ball of the day.

WI vs PAK, 2nd Test: Spinner Sajid Khan helps Pakistan turn screw for series-levelling win against hosts

Premier League champions Arsenal have submitted an improved £80m bid for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes. Get the latest transfer news, offer details, and Mikel Arteta's squad plans.

Transfer News: PL champs Arsenal close in on £80m deal for Newcastle’s Guimaraes

Ben Stokes dismisses claims of an England cricket drinking problem, arguing that alcohol culture is embedded across the entire sport from club level to the top.

'Cricket's relationship with alcohol has stayed': Stokes rejects 'England Cricket drinking problem' claims

Sunil Gavaskar has paid a glowing tribute to retired cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, comparing his selfless leadership to Rahul Dravid and calling his Australia series win historic.

Sunil Gavaskar slams lack of credit for Ajinkya Rahane: ‘A selfless leader with no enemies’

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Big blow to India as Shubman Gill suffers thumb injury ahead of Sri Lanka Test opener

History! Jos Buttler breaks Kieron Pollard's all-time T20 run record

Korea Masters 2026: Tanvi Sharma continues dream run, books quarterfinal spot

BWF World C'ships 2026: Ayush to face Yuqi in Rd 1; Sindhu, Sen get easy opener

Viv Richards calls for truce between WI coach Sammy and pacer Alzaari Joseph

Canada PM Carney, Portugal legend Figo come out swinging at FIFA chief Infantino

Rahane says Kohli-Shastri 'toughened up' India cricket, especially overseas

FIFA leadership apologise for privatisation plan, back Infantino amid crisis

WI vs PAK: Pakistan win 2nd Test by 8 wickets to seal first away win in 3 years

'Dhoni Made Fleming Great': Panesar slams ECB choice for England Test coach

Scottish police probes missing athletes from Pakistan and Uganda after CWG 2026

ECB unhappy with Cricket Ireland for hosting Afghanistan in ODIs – Report

Australia opt against playing practice matches in India ahead of BGT 2027

Australia Ashes hero Neser suffers calf injury, remains hopeful for South Africa tour

2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier set for February-March window; venues TBD

Zee Entertainment secures media rights for Serie A in India, subcontinent

Inspired by family, acrobat gymnast Atharva sets sights on World Cup glory

Marsh, Root, Curran headline pre-auction signings of SA20 2026 squads

'Multiple injuries, rebuilding body': Chopra shares journey behind CWG silver

Ex-Pak players face 2-year ban from PCB for participating in unsanctioned league

DPL 2026 | WATCH - Crazy scenes unfold as 'free kick' forces super over

More trouble for Infantino as Jordan FA chief accuses FIFA of 'blackmailing'

WI vs PAK, 2nd Test: Pakistan turn screw for series-levelling win against hosts

Transfer News: PL champs Arsenal close in on £80m deal for Newcastle’s Guimaraes

'Cricket's relationship with alcohol...': Stokes on ENG Cricket drinking problem

Gavaskar slams lack of credit for Rahane: ‘A selfless leader with no enemies’