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It ended in heartbreak for Vinesh Phogat on Saturday (May 30) as the celebrated wrestler failed to qualify for the 2026 Asian Games. Competing in the women's 53kg category selection trials at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, the 31-year-old suffered a 4-6 defeat to Meenakshi Goyat in the semi-finals, ending her hopes of securing a place in the Indian squad. The day, however, was anything but straightforward for Vinesh.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, she showcased her experience and resilience to advance through the competition. After registering a comfortable 7-1 victory over Jyoti, Vinesh was pushed to the limit in the quarterfinals against Nishu.&nbsp;&nbsp;The younger wrestler raced to a 5-0 lead and came close to pinning Vinesh in the opening period, but the veteran somehow managed to stay alive in the contest.&nbsp;The bout soon descended into controversy, with repeated delays caused by technical challenges and issues with the scoring display system. The interruptions appeared to work in Vinesh's favour as she gradually fought her way back into the contest.&nbsp;With the score tied at 6-6, a crucial moment arrived when Nishu attempted a takedown but was not awarded points. Her coach challenged the decision, but the appeal was unsuccessful.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-about-gt-vs-rcb-final-timing-squad-h2h-more-1780134293747">IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about GT vs RCB Final timing, squad, H2H &amp; more</a>&nbsp;Vinesh eventually emerged victorious, while an emotional Nishu broke down in tears and refused to shake hands with either Vinesh or the referee after the match.&nbsp;Before stepping onto the mat, Vinesh had already been involved in a dispute with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) regarding her weight category.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-were-probably-10-15-runs-short-coach-sangakkara-reflects-on-rr-s-defeat-to-gt-1780126449840">‘We were probably 10-15 runs short’: Sangakkara reflects on RR’s defeat to GT</a>&nbsp;The day began on a sour note when she was informed that she would only be permitted to compete in the 50kg division, having participated in that category in her last four international events, including the Paris Olympics.&nbsp;Vinesh objected to the decision and accused the federation of discrimination, arguing that she should be allowed to compete in the category of her choice. WFI President Sanjay Singh later explained the federation's stance.&nbsp;"We allowed her after she threw accusations and asked the officials to take her weight," Sanjay Singh told PTI.&nbsp;“We do not want to discriminate against anyone. She did not inform us of which category she wants to compete in and is still letting her,” he added.&nbsp;Following the intervention, Vinesh weighed in at 53.9kg and was accommodated in the 53kg draw. Her participation in the trials came after the Delhi High Court directed the WFI to treat her as an "iconic player" and allow her to take part in the Asian Games selection trials.&nbsp;Despite overcoming the off-mat controversy and surviving a dramatic quarter-final battle, Vinesh's campaign ultimately came to an end in the semi-finals, leaving one of India's most decorated wrestlers without a place at the 2026 Asian Games.

Despite overcoming the off-mat controversy and edging through a dramatic quarterfinal, Vinesh Phogat saw her campaign end in the semifinals, missing out on selection for the 2026 Asian Games.

It ended in heartbreak for Vinesh Phogat on Saturday (May 30) as the celebrated wrestler failed to qualify for the 2026 Asian Games. Competing in the women's 53kg category selection trials at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, the 31-year-old suffered a 4-6 defeat to Meenakshi Goyat in the semi-finals, ending her hopes of securing a place in the Indian squad. The day, however, was anything but straightforward for Vinesh. Earlier, she showcased her experience and resilience to advance through the competition. After registering a comfortable 7-1 victory over Jyoti, Vinesh was pushed to the limit in the quarterfinals against Nishu. The younger wrestler raced to a 5-0 lead and came close to pinning Vinesh in the opening period, but the veteran somehow managed to stay alive in the contest. The bout soon descended into controversy, with repeated delays caused by technical challenges and issues with the scoring display system. The interruptions appeared to work in Vinesh's favour as she gradually fought her way back into the contest. With the score tied at 6-6, a crucial moment arrived when Nishu attempted a takedown but was not awarded points. Her coach challenged the decision, but the appeal was unsuccessful. Also Read - IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about GT vs RCB Final timing, squad, H2H & more Vinesh eventually emerged victorious, while an emotional Nishu broke down in tears and refused to shake hands with either Vinesh or the referee after the match. Before stepping onto the mat, Vinesh had already been involved in a dispute with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) regarding her weight category. Also Read - ‘We were probably 10-15 runs short’: Sangakkara reflects on RR’s defeat to GT The day began on a sour note when she was informed that she would only be permitted to compete in the 50kg division, having participated in that category in her last four international events, including the Paris Olympics. Vinesh objected to the decision and accused the federation of discrimination, arguing that she should be allowed to compete in the category of her choice. WFI President Sanjay Singh later explained the federation's stance. "We allowed her after she threw accusations and asked the officials to take her weight," Sanjay Singh told PTI. “We do not want to discriminate against anyone. She did not inform us of which category she wants to compete in and is still letting her,” he added. Following the intervention, Vinesh weighed in at 53.9kg and was accommodated in the 53kg draw. Her participation in the trials came after the Delhi High Court directed the WFI to treat her as an "iconic player" and allow her to take part in the Asian Games selection trials. Despite overcoming the off-mat controversy and surviving a dramatic quarter-final battle, Vinesh's campaign ultimately came to an end in the semi-finals, leaving one of India's most decorated wrestlers without a place at the 2026 Asian Games.

Despite overcoming the off-mat controversy and edging through a dramatic quarterfinal, Vinesh Phogat saw her campaign end in the semifinals, missing out on selection for the 2026 Asian Games.

Vinesh Phogat’s Asian Games 2026 dream ends in heartbreak after loss in semis during trials

From Shaun Marsh to Lendl Simmons, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 1000 runs in Indian Premier League. This list also includes Devon Conway, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sai Sudharsan

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Ahead of the key IPL 2026 Final clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

After 65 days of action, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will crown its champions on Sunday (May 31) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face the Gujarat Titans in the final. RCB became the first side to book their place in the summit clash with a win over GT in Qualifier 1 and now a victory in final will put them alongside Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians as only the third franchise to successfully defend an IPL title. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans also have the opportunity to make history, as they aim to become only the fourth team after CSK, MI and Kolkata Knight Riders to win the trophy more than once. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the GT vs RCB clash in IPL history Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have clashed nine times in the Indian Premier League, with RCB winning five matches and GT claiming victory in four encounter. Also Check - 5 front-runners to replace Rishabh Pant as LSG captain What is the venue for the GT vs RCB IPL 2026 Final? The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be the venue for the GT vs RCB IPL 2026 Final. When will the GT vs RCB IPL 2026 Final? The GT vs RCB IPL 2026 Final will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - ‘We were probably 10-15 runs short’: Sangakkara reflects on RR’s defeat to GT Which channel will broadcast the GT vs RCB IPL 2026 Final? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the GT vs RCB IPL 2026 Final in India. Which platform will live-stream the GT vs RCB IPL 2026 Final? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the GT vs RCB IPL 2026 Final in India. Squads Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gurnoor Brar and Shahrukh Khan Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (captain), Tim David, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Philip Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan and Satvik Deswal

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Following Pant’s decision to step down as captain, these five players have emerged as potential candidates to lead Lucknow Super Giants.

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Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 journey came to an end with a seven-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans in Chandigarh and Director of Cricket and Head Coach Kumar Sangakkara felt his team fell short by around 10 to 15 runs despite posting a strong total. Speaking after the match, Sangakkara noted that the pitch became slightly easier for batting as the game progressed. While both teams preferred batting first on the used surface, he believed Rajasthan’s score of 215 was still within a defendable range.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I think the pitch did improve a little bit. I think both sides were looking to bat. It's a used pitch. But surprisingly, it actually got even, probably a little bit better than the last game as well. But I think 215 was defendable. We had a small opportunity, a sniff, when Sai skied that ball. Those small margins are what T20 games turn on," said Sangakkara.&nbsp;Sangakkara further praised Gujarat’s performance, acknowledging both their disciplined bowling and outstanding batting display.&nbsp; He added, "But they batted beautifully. They bowled pretty smartly. I think we probably were about 10, 15 runs short of where we were right at that start. Yes, losing two wickets at the beginning, but I think it's a great game by both sides for us to get to 215 and for them to have done it so easily. All credit to GT."&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-2026-shocker-djokovic-knocked-out-by-brazilian-teen-joao-fonseca-1780081568892">French Open 2026: Shocker! Djokovic knocked out by Brazilian teen Joao Fonseca</a>&nbsp;Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted 214/6, powered by a sensational 96 off 47 balls from teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who struck eight boundaries and seven sixes. Donovan Ferreira also contributed with an unbeaten 38 from just 11 deliveries, including two fours and four maximums.&nbsp;In reply, Gujarat Titans successfully chased 215 runs target, thanks to a brilliant century from captain Shubman Gill, who smashed 104 from 53 balls. Gill and Sai Sudharsan (58 off 32 deliveries), shared a match-defining 167-run partnership that laid the foundation for the victory.&nbsp;Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gill-and-sudharsan-surpass-gayle-kohli-for-most-century-stands-in-t20s-1780124507523"> Gill and Sudharsan surpass Gayle-Kohli for most century stands in T20s</a>&nbsp;The chase set a new IPL playoff record for the highest successful run chase, surpassing Punjab Kings’ chase of 204 against Mumbai Indians in the previous season’s Qualifier 2. It also marked Gujarat Titans’ highest-ever successful IPL chase, outdoing their 204 against Delhi Capitals in 2025.&nbsp;Responding to suggestions that the team relied heavily on Archer and Sooryavanshi, Sangakkara disagreed, stating that several players made valuable contributions throughout the campaign.&nbsp;&nbsp;While acknowledging the impact of the two standout performers, he highlighted the efforts of Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tushar Deshpande, Jadeja and Brijesh Sharma, each of whom delivered important performances at different stages of the tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;"In every season, there are players that step up and do a little bit more than the others. But I think we've had a lot of support from the other players. Jofra and Vaibhav were the stars in a lot of that. In the powerplay, the runs they've scored. But everyone around them, I get Dhruv Jurel. I mean, what a season!," said Sangakkara. He added, "Riyan also played crucial knocks. Jaiswal, at the start of the season, had some very crucial knocks for us. Deshpande is bowling a critical over against GT. Jadeja, an economy of like eight for the whole season. Brijesh Sharma against MI, four for 27 runs. So, there are so many examples of everyone else stepping up. You'll always have stars, but when everyone else steps up around them, it makes it easier."&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Kumar Sangakkara acknowledged that Rajasthan Royals were short by 10 to 15 runs after their IPL 2026 campaign concluded with a seven-wicket defeat to Gujarat Titans in Chandigarh.

Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 journey came to an end with a seven-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans in Chandigarh and Director of Cricket and Head Coach Kumar Sangakkara felt his team fell short by around 10 to 15 runs despite posting a strong total. Speaking after the match, Sangakkara noted that the pitch became slightly easier for batting as the game progressed. While both teams preferred batting first on the used surface, he believed Rajasthan’s score of 215 was still within a defendable range. "I think the pitch did improve a little bit. I think both sides were looking to bat. It's a used pitch. But surprisingly, it actually got even, probably a little bit better than the last game as well. But I think 215 was defendable. We had a small opportunity, a sniff, when Sai skied that ball. Those small margins are what T20 games turn on," said Sangakkara. Sangakkara further praised Gujarat’s performance, acknowledging both their disciplined bowling and outstanding batting display. He added, "But they batted beautifully. They bowled pretty smartly. I think we probably were about 10, 15 runs short of where we were right at that start. Yes, losing two wickets at the beginning, but I think it's a great game by both sides for us to get to 215 and for them to have done it so easily. All credit to GT." Also Read - French Open 2026: Shocker! Djokovic knocked out by Brazilian teen Joao Fonseca Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted 214/6, powered by a sensational 96 off 47 balls from teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who struck eight boundaries and seven sixes. Donovan Ferreira also contributed with an unbeaten 38 from just 11 deliveries, including two fours and four maximums. In reply, Gujarat Titans successfully chased 215 runs target, thanks to a brilliant century from captain Shubman Gill, who smashed 104 from 53 balls. Gill and Sai Sudharsan (58 off 32 deliveries), shared a match-defining 167-run partnership that laid the foundation for the victory. Also Read - Gill and Sudharsan surpass Gayle-Kohli for most century stands in T20s The chase set a new IPL playoff record for the highest successful run chase, surpassing Punjab Kings’ chase of 204 against Mumbai Indians in the previous season’s Qualifier 2. It also marked Gujarat Titans’ highest-ever successful IPL chase, outdoing their 204 against Delhi Capitals in 2025. Responding to suggestions that the team relied heavily on Archer and Sooryavanshi, Sangakkara disagreed, stating that several players made valuable contributions throughout the campaign. While acknowledging the impact of the two standout performers, he highlighted the efforts of Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tushar Deshpande, Jadeja and Brijesh Sharma, each of whom delivered important performances at different stages of the tournament. "In every season, there are players that step up and do a little bit more than the others. But I think we've had a lot of support from the other players. Jofra and Vaibhav were the stars in a lot of that. In the powerplay, the runs they've scored. But everyone around them, I get Dhruv Jurel. I mean, what a season!," said Sangakkara. He added, "Riyan also played crucial knocks. Jaiswal, at the start of the season, had some very crucial knocks for us. Deshpande is bowling a critical over against GT. Jadeja, an economy of like eight for the whole season. Brijesh Sharma against MI, four for 27 runs. So, there are so many examples of everyone else stepping up. You'll always have stars, but when everyone else steps up around them, it makes it easier." With inputs from agencies

Kumar Sangakkara acknowledged that Rajasthan Royals were short by 10 to 15 runs after their IPL 2026 campaign concluded with a seven-wicket defeat to Gujarat Titans in Chandigarh.

‘We were probably 10-15 runs short’: Coach Sangakkara reflects on RR’s defeat to GT

The opening pair of Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill continued their record-breaking run on Friday (May 29), surpassing the iconic pair of Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli for the most century partnerships in men’s T20 cricket. Their commanding 167-run stand against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 played an important role in Gujarat Titans securing a place in the final. Gill and Sudharsan dominated the chase and looked set to seal a 10-wicket victory for Gujarat before Sudharsan’s brilliant innings ended in an unfortunate hit-wicket dismissal.&nbsp;The partnership was their 11th century stand in T20 cricket, achieved in just 48 innings together. In doing so, they moved ahead of Gayle and Kohli, who had registered 10 century partnerships across 63 innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-2026-shocker-djokovic-knocked-out-by-brazilian-teen-joao-fonseca-1780081568892">French Open 2026: Shocker! Djokovic knocked out by Brazilian teen Joao Fonseca</a>&nbsp;The Gujarat pair now sits alone at the top of the list, ahead of other prolific combinations such as Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan and AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli.&nbsp;Gill and Sudharsan also matched another major T20 record, registering their eighth 100-plus opening partnership, equalling the tally of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for the most century stands by an opening pair in men’s T20 cricket.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-becomes-first-uncapped-player-to-score-700-runs-in-a-single-ipl-season-1780066890468">Sooryavanshi becomes 1st uncapped player to score 700 runs in single IPL season</a>&nbsp;Their 167-run partnership further etched its place in IPL history by becoming the highest partnership recorded in a playoff match. The previous record belonged to Michael Hussey and Murali Vijay, whose 159-run stand helped Chennai Super Kings defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2011 IPL final.<h3>Highest partnerships in IPL playoffs (any wicket)</h3><ul><li>167 - Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (GT) vs RR, Mullanpur, 2026 (Q2)</li><li>159 - Michael Hussey and Murali Vijay (CSK) vs RCB, Chennai, 2011 (Final)</li><li>140* - Michael Hussey and Suresh Raina (CSK) vs MI, Delhi, 2013 (Q1)</li><li>138 - Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (GT) vs MI, Ahmedabad, 2023 (Q2)</li><li>136 - Manvinder Bisla and Jacques Kallis (KKR) vs CSK, Chennai, 2012 (Final)</li></ul>

Gill and Sudharsan reached another landmark with their 167-run stand against RR, breaking Gayle and Kohli’s record for the most century partnerships in T20 cricket.

The opening pair of Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill continued their record-breaking run on Friday (May 29), surpassing the iconic pair of Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli for the most century partnerships in men’s T20 cricket. Their commanding 167-run stand against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 played an important role in Gujarat Titans securing a place in the final. Gill and Sudharsan dominated the chase and looked set to seal a 10-wicket victory for Gujarat before Sudharsan’s brilliant innings ended in an unfortunate hit-wicket dismissal. The partnership was their 11th century stand in T20 cricket, achieved in just 48 innings together. In doing so, they moved ahead of Gayle and Kohli, who had registered 10 century partnerships across 63 innings. Also Read - French Open 2026: Shocker! Djokovic knocked out by Brazilian teen Joao Fonseca The Gujarat pair now sits alone at the top of the list, ahead of other prolific combinations such as Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan and AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli. Gill and Sudharsan also matched another major T20 record, registering their eighth 100-plus opening partnership, equalling the tally of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for the most century stands by an opening pair in men’s T20 cricket. Also Read - Sooryavanshi becomes 1st uncapped player to score 700 runs in single IPL season Their 167-run partnership further etched its place in IPL history by becoming the highest partnership recorded in a playoff match. The previous record belonged to Michael Hussey and Murali Vijay, whose 159-run stand helped Chennai Super Kings defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2011 IPL final. Highest partnerships in IPL playoffs (any wicket) 167 - Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (GT) vs RR, Mullanpur, 2026 (Q2) 159 - Michael Hussey and Murali Vijay (CSK) vs RCB, Chennai, 2011 (Final) 140* - Michael Hussey and Suresh Raina (CSK) vs MI, Delhi, 2013 (Q1) 138 - Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (GT) vs MI, Ahmedabad, 2023 (Q2) 136 - Manvinder Bisla and Jacques Kallis (KKR) vs CSK, Chennai, 2012 (Final)

Gill and Sudharsan reached another landmark with their 167-run stand against RR, breaking Gayle and Kohli’s record for the most century stands in T20 cricket.

Gill and Sudharsan surpass Gayle-Kohli for most century stands in T20s

Novak Djokovic’s dream of capturing a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title suffered a stunning blow on Friday (May 29) as Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca produced a remarkable comeback to eliminate the Serbian icon out of the French Open in one of the tournament’s most unforgettable upsets. During the match, Djokovic appeared to be control after winning the opening two sets, however, the 19-year-old Fonseca produced a strong comeback to secure a stunning 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 victory on Court Philippe-Chatrier.&nbsp;&nbsp;Djokovic looked firmly in control early on, as the Serbian veteran raced to a 5-1 advantage in the opening set before Fonseca narrowed the gap, but Djokovic held his nerve to close out the set. He then edged the second set 6-4 to move within one set of the last 16.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-gill-s-century-outshines-sooryavanshi-96-as-gt-seal-final-spot-vs-rcb-1780075690299">IPL 2026: Gill’s century outshines Sooryavanshi 96 as GT seal final spot vs RCB</a>&nbsp;But Fonseca’s confidence only grew from there and displayed explosive groundstrokes and elevated his game in the third set to win 6-3 and shift the momentum.&nbsp;The fourth set turned into a tense battle, as Fonseca grabbed an early break for a 2-0 lead, but Djokovic responded and appeared ready to regain control after surviving a lengthy game at 4-4. Yet the teenager stayed composed under pressure, breaking again at 5-5 before serving out the set to force a deciding fifth.&nbsp;Djokovic gained the upper hand early in the final set, moving ahead 3-1 as Fonseca briefly looked in pressure, still, the Brazilian showed remarkable resilience and completed an unforgettable comeback after nearly five hours of intense game.&nbsp;The defeat marked an unwanted milestone for Djokovic, who suffered his first Grand Slam loss to a teenager. The result was even more surprising given the way the tournament draw had opened up following Carlos Alcaraz’s withdrawal before the event and top-ranked Jannik Sinner’s unexpected exit earlier in the week.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca ended Novak Djokovic’s French Open 2026 campaign with a thrilling five-set upset.

Novak Djokovic’s dream of capturing a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title suffered a stunning blow on Friday (May 29) as Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca produced a remarkable comeback to eliminate the Serbian icon out of the French Open in one of the tournament’s most unforgettable upsets. During the match, Djokovic appeared to be control after winning the opening two sets, however, the 19-year-old Fonseca produced a strong comeback to secure a stunning 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 victory on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Djokovic looked firmly in control early on, as the Serbian veteran raced to a 5-1 advantage in the opening set before Fonseca narrowed the gap, but Djokovic held his nerve to close out the set. He then edged the second set 6-4 to move within one set of the last 16. Also Read - IPL 2026: Gill’s century outshines Sooryavanshi 96 as GT seal final spot vs RCB But Fonseca’s confidence only grew from there and displayed explosive groundstrokes and elevated his game in the third set to win 6-3 and shift the momentum. The fourth set turned into a tense battle, as Fonseca grabbed an early break for a 2-0 lead, but Djokovic responded and appeared ready to regain control after surviving a lengthy game at 4-4. Yet the teenager stayed composed under pressure, breaking again at 5-5 before serving out the set to force a deciding fifth. Djokovic gained the upper hand early in the final set, moving ahead 3-1 as Fonseca briefly looked in pressure, still, the Brazilian showed remarkable resilience and completed an unforgettable comeback after nearly five hours of intense game. The defeat marked an unwanted milestone for Djokovic, who suffered his first Grand Slam loss to a teenager. The result was even more surprising given the way the tournament draw had opened up following Carlos Alcaraz’s withdrawal before the event and top-ranked Jannik Sinner’s unexpected exit earlier in the week. With inputs from agencies

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca ended Novak Djokovic’s French Open 2026 campaign with a thrilling five-set upset.

French Open 2026: Shocker! Djokovic knocked out by Brazilian teen Joao Fonseca

Gujarat Titans booked their place in the IPL 2026 final with a seven-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur and now they will face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the summit clash on Sunday. Shubman Gill’s 109 and a half-century from Sai Sudharsan powered the chase as GT successfully chased the 215-run target with eight balls remaining.&nbsp;Earlier, after winning the toss, Rajasthan Royals chose to bat first, but their innings got off to a shaky start, as Mohammed Siraj removed Yashasvi Jaiswal for just one in the opening over, while Kagiso Rabada struck soon after to dismiss Dhruv Jurel for seven.&nbsp;Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi then rebuilt the innings with an aggressive counterattack, Jadeja looked in fine touch before retiring hurt on 34 from 19 balls because of discomfort, while, captain Riyan Parag came in next and scored a brisk 11 off 6 deliveries before Jason Holder claimed his wicket.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-becomes-first-uncapped-player-to-score-700-runs-in-a-single-ipl-season-1780066890468">Sooryavanshi becomes 1st uncapped player to score 700 runs in single IPL season</a>&nbsp;Holder struck again to remove Dasun Shanaka for three, while Prasidh Krishna dismissed Jofra Archer, who had been promoted up the order, for a quick seven off four balls.&nbsp;Jadeja later returned to the crease after receiving treatment and partnered Sooryavanshi in another productive stand. The youngster made full use of a dropped chance on 46 by Sai Sudharsan and converted it into a brilliant half-century. Their partnership added another 52 runs before Rabada ended Sooryavanshi’s explosive knock on 96 from 47 balls.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2026-fastes-to-1000-runs-and-more-record-rr-s-sooryavanshi-broke-vs-gt-in-qualifier-2-1780070914721">Fastest to 1000 runs &amp; more records RR's Sooryavanshi broke vs GT in Qualifier 2</a>&nbsp;A fiery cameo from Donovan Ferreira, who smashed 38 off just 11 deliveries, along with Jadeja’s unbeaten 45 from 35 balls, lifted Rajasthan Royals to an imposing 214/6 in their 20 overs.&nbsp;Chasing 215, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill gave Gujarat Titans the perfect start and attacked from the start, piling on boundaries and bringing up their respective fifties rapidly as GT crossed the 100-run mark before the halfway stage.&nbsp;Sudharsan’s entertaining innings ended in unusual way when he was dismissed hit wicket, repeating the same mode of dismissal from the first qualifier against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Before his departure, he and Gill had put together a massive 167-run opening partnership.&nbsp;Gill continued to dominate the chase and reached a superb century, leading from the front with a sensational 109 off 53 balls before eventually falling to Archer.&nbsp;Later, Washington Sundar chipped in with a quickfire 16 from nine deliveries before being dismissed by Nandre Burger. Jos Buttler and Rahul Tewatia then calmly finished the chase, remaining unbeaten on nine and 17 respectively, as Gujarat Titans sealed their place in the final.

Shubman Gill’s 109 and a half-century from Sai Sudharsan guided Gujarat Titans to a successful chase of 215 with eight balls to spare, sealing their place in the final.

Gujarat Titans booked their place in the IPL 2026 final with a seven-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur and now they will face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the summit clash on Sunday. Shubman Gill’s 109 and a half-century from Sai Sudharsan powered the chase as GT successfully chased the 215-run target with eight balls remaining. Earlier, after winning the toss, Rajasthan Royals chose to bat first, but their innings got off to a shaky start, as Mohammed Siraj removed Yashasvi Jaiswal for just one in the opening over, while Kagiso Rabada struck soon after to dismiss Dhruv Jurel for seven. Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi then rebuilt the innings with an aggressive counterattack, Jadeja looked in fine touch before retiring hurt on 34 from 19 balls because of discomfort, while, captain Riyan Parag came in next and scored a brisk 11 off 6 deliveries before Jason Holder claimed his wicket. Also Read - Sooryavanshi becomes 1st uncapped player to score 700 runs in single IPL season Holder struck again to remove Dasun Shanaka for three, while Prasidh Krishna dismissed Jofra Archer, who had been promoted up the order, for a quick seven off four balls. Jadeja later returned to the crease after receiving treatment and partnered Sooryavanshi in another productive stand. The youngster made full use of a dropped chance on 46 by Sai Sudharsan and converted it into a brilliant half-century. Their partnership added another 52 runs before Rabada ended Sooryavanshi’s explosive knock on 96 from 47 balls. Also Check - Fastest to 1000 runs & more records RR's Sooryavanshi broke vs GT in Qualifier 2 A fiery cameo from Donovan Ferreira, who smashed 38 off just 11 deliveries, along with Jadeja’s unbeaten 45 from 35 balls, lifted Rajasthan Royals to an imposing 214/6 in their 20 overs. Chasing 215, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill gave Gujarat Titans the perfect start and attacked from the start, piling on boundaries and bringing up their respective fifties rapidly as GT crossed the 100-run mark before the halfway stage. Sudharsan’s entertaining innings ended in unusual way when he was dismissed hit wicket, repeating the same mode of dismissal from the first qualifier against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Before his departure, he and Gill had put together a massive 167-run opening partnership. Gill continued to dominate the chase and reached a superb century, leading from the front with a sensational 109 off 53 balls before eventually falling to Archer. Later, Washington Sundar chipped in with a quickfire 16 from nine deliveries before being dismissed by Nandre Burger. Jos Buttler and Rahul Tewatia then calmly finished the chase, remaining unbeaten on nine and 17 respectively, as Gujarat Titans sealed their place in the final.

Shubman Gill’s 109 and a half-century from Sai Sudharsan guided Gujarat Titans to a successful chase of 215 with eight balls to spare, sealing their place in the final.

IPL 2026: Gill’s century outshines Sooryavanshi 96 as GT seal final spot vs RCB

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added another record-breaking chapter to his IPL 2026 season in the Qualifier 2 clash against the Gujarat Titans, falling short of a century but still rewriting multiple IPL and T20 records with a milestone-filled knock.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added another record-breaking chapter to his IPL 2026 season in the Qualifier 2 clash against the Gujarat Titans, falling short of a century but still rewriting multiple IPL and T20 records with a milestone-filled knock.

IPL 2026 - Fastest to 1000 runs and more records RR's Sooryavanshi broke vs GT in Qualifier 2

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name into IPL history on Friday (May 29), becoming the first uncapped player to score 700 runs in a single season of the tournament. The 15-year-old left-hander from Bihar needed just 20 runs in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 clash against the Gujarat Titans to achieve the landmark and reached the milestone in style by smashing Kagiso Rabada for a boundary on the second ball of the fourth over in New Chandigarh.&nbsp;Before Vaibhav’s achievement, only two uncapped batters had managed to cross the 600-run mark in an IPL season. Shaun Marsh was the first to accomplish the feat, scoring over 600 runs for Punjab Kings during the inaugural IPL season in 2008 and few years later, Yashasvi Jaiswal equaled that benchmark with 626 runs in 14 matches for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rishabh-pant-resigns-as-lsg-captain-following-last-place-finish-1780059321978">IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant resigns as LSG captain following last-place finish</a>&nbsp;At just 15 years and 63 days old, Vaibhav has also become the youngest player ever to score 700 runs in a single IPL edition. The previous record belonged to B Sai Sudharsan, who achieved the mark for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 at the age of 23 years and 227 days.<h3>Uncapped players with most runs in a single edition of IPL</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Player</th><th>Team</th><th>M</th><th>R</th><th>Year</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>16*</td><td>701*</td><td>2026</td></tr><tr><td>Yashasvi Jaiswal</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>14</td><td>626</td><td>2023</td></tr><tr><td>Shaun Marsh</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>11</td><td>616</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>Riyan Parag</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>16</td><td>573</td><td>2024</td></tr><tr><td>Prabhsimran Singh</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>17</td><td>549</td><td>2025</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripted IPL history on Friday (May 29) by becoming the first uncapped player to score 700 runs in a single season.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name into IPL history on Friday (May 29), becoming the first uncapped player to score 700 runs in a single season of the tournament. The 15-year-old left-hander from Bihar needed just 20 runs in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 clash against the Gujarat Titans to achieve the landmark and reached the milestone in style by smashing Kagiso Rabada for a boundary on the second ball of the fourth over in New Chandigarh. Before Vaibhav’s achievement, only two uncapped batters had managed to cross the 600-run mark in an IPL season. Shaun Marsh was the first to accomplish the feat, scoring over 600 runs for Punjab Kings during the inaugural IPL season in 2008 and few years later, Yashasvi Jaiswal equaled that benchmark with 626 runs in 14 matches for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023. Also Read - IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant resigns as LSG captain following last-place finish At just 15 years and 63 days old, Vaibhav has also become the youngest player ever to score 700 runs in a single IPL edition. The previous record belonged to B Sai Sudharsan, who achieved the mark for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 at the age of 23 years and 227 days. Uncapped players with most runs in a single edition of IPL

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripted IPL history on Friday (May 29) by becoming the first uncapped player to score 700 runs in a single season.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes first uncapped player to score 700 runs in a single IPL season

A dramatic moment unfolded ahead of IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 in New Chandigarh when the toss had to be conducted twice due to a communication mix-up. Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill flipped the coin while Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag made the call, but the match referee failed to hear it clearly. As confusion spread briefly at the centre, broadcaster Ravi Shastri announced that the toss would be conducted again.&nbsp;In the second attempt, the toss went Rajasthan Royals’ way and they chose to bat first. The decision to re-do the toss appeared to leave Gill disappointed, especially since the first flip seemed to favour Gujarat Titans.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Toss fiasco already at the start. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/GTvsRR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvsRR</a> <a href="https://t.co/OaKgRmd6oP">pic.twitter.com/OaKgRmd6oP</a>&mdash; Glorified Dakait (@BalakHasta) <a href="https://x.com/BalakHasta/status/2060354919329407474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Speaking after the toss, Gill admitted that GT would also have preferred to bat first and expressed frustration over the confusion.&nbsp;"We would have batted first. 40 overs of play have already happened on this pitch. I don't think it would change much. Unfortunately, I don't think the referee heard the call from Riyan," said Gill at the toss.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rishabh-pant-resigns-as-lsg-captain-following-last-place-finish-1780059321978">IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant resigns as LSG captain following last-place finish</a><h3>Playing XIs</h3>For the match, Rajasthan Royals retained the same playing XI, while Gujarat Titans brought Sai Sudharsan back into the lineup.&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals Playing XI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma and Yash Punja&nbsp;Gujarat Titans Playing XI: Shubman Gill (c), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj<h3>Impact Subs</h3>RR: Shubham Dubey, Sushant Mishra, Aman Rao, Ravi Bishnoi and Tushar Deshpande&nbsp;GT: Rahul Tewatia, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips, Kumar Kushagra and Mohammad Arshad Khan

The re-toss left Shubman Gill visibly frustrated, as the coin initially appeared to land in favour of the Gujarat Titans on the first attempt.

A dramatic moment unfolded ahead of IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 in New Chandigarh when the toss had to be conducted twice due to a communication mix-up. Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill flipped the coin while Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag made the call, but the match referee failed to hear it clearly. As confusion spread briefly at the centre, broadcaster Ravi Shastri announced that the toss would be conducted again. In the second attempt, the toss went Rajasthan Royals’ way and they chose to bat first. The decision to re-do the toss appeared to leave Gill disappointed, especially since the first flip seemed to favour Gujarat Titans.

The re-toss left Shubman Gill visibly frustrated, as the coin initially appeared to land in favour of the Gujarat Titans on the first attempt.

IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: Why was toss retaken in RR vs GT clash?

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) following a disappointing 2026 season, with the franchise confirming that his request was accepted with immediate effect. The Lucknow-based franchise posted a statement on X on Friday (May 29), announcing that the 28-year-old left-handed batter, who was signed for a record INR 27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, had personally asked to be relieved of leadership duties after a poor campaign that saw LSG finish 10th in the table.&nbsp;In an official statement, LSG stated, “Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) wish to formally announce that Rishabh Pant has requested to be relieved of his captaincy duties with the franchise, and the franchisee has accepted his request with immediate effect."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Official announcement. <a href="https://t.co/7WeOwpkDr6">pic.twitter.com/7WeOwpkDr6</a>&mdash; Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) <a href="https://x.com/LucknowIPL/status/2060322784715342265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

LSG Director of Cricket Tom Moody added that such decisions are never easy and thanked Pant for his efforts in the role.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Rishabh approached the franchisee with this request and we have respectfully accepted it. These decisions are never easy. We are grateful for everything Rishabh has brought to this dressing room as captain. Our focus now is on the collective, rebuilding and restructuring to reach the best standards," said Tom Moody.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vinesh-phogat-set-for-asian-games-trials-after-supreme-court-upholds-delhi-hc-order-1780049015464">Vinesh Phogat set for Asian Games trials after Supreme Court upholds Delhi HC order</a><h3>Pant’s stint as captain</h3>Pant was appointed skipper ahead of IPL 2025 after joining LSG for a record-breaking fee, however, in his first season, LSG managed to win only six of their 14 league games, failing to reach the playoffs.&nbsp;His personal form also struggled, as he managed 269 runs in 13 innings that season, but despite the setback, he continued as captain into IPL 2026.&nbsp;This year also proved similarly challenging, with Pant scoring 312 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 138.05. Under his leadership, LSG again had a poor run, winning just four of their 14 matches and finishing at the bottom of the standings.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/smart-glasses-banned-in-ipl-bcci-announces-strict-security-rules-1780050013857">Smart glasses banned in IPL? BCCI announces strict security rules</a><h3>Potential replacements</h3>With the leadership role now vacant, LSG may look at several options for their next captain. Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh are among the frontrunners, both currently serving as T20I captains for South Africa and Australia respectively, while Nicholas Pooran, who has prior international captaincy experience with the West Indies and currently leads MI New York in Major League Cricket, can also be considered for the role.

Since joining LSG for INR 27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, Rishabh Pant captained the franchise in 28 matches, managing just 10 wins.

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) following a disappointing 2026 season, with the franchise confirming that his request was accepted with immediate effect. The Lucknow-based franchise posted a statement on X on Friday (May 29), announcing that the 28-year-old left-handed batter, who was signed for a record INR 27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, had personally asked to be relieved of leadership duties after a poor campaign that saw LSG finish 10th in the table. In an official statement, LSG stated, “Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) wish to formally announce that Rishabh Pant has requested to be relieved of his captaincy duties with the franchise, and the franchisee has accepted his request with immediate effect."

Since joining LSG for INR 27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, Rishabh Pant captained the franchise in 28 matches, managing just 10 wins.

IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant resigns as LSG captain following last-place finish

The Supreme Court on Friday (May 29) permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to be held on May 30 and 31. A bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe heard the appeal filed by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) against the Delhi High Court’s earlier order allowing Phogat to compete. During the hearing, the apex court indicated that preventing her from participating at this stage would be unfair.&nbsp;“Today at this stage, the high court having passed the order, the hope and expectations have risen. To tell her to go back home and we can’t do anything, will not be proper. We are very bold in telling you this," the bench told the counsel appearing for the WFI.&nbsp;The matter has been listed for further hearing next week.<h3>WFI’s challenge against Delhi High Court order</h3>The legal dispute began after the Delhi High Court granted Vinesh Phogat permission to appear in the Asian Games selection trials. The High Court noted that the WFI’s selection rules did not consider athletes returning after maternity leave and termed the policy restrictive in nature.&nbsp;Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/outstanding-performance-pm-narendra-modi-congratulates-u23-wrestlers-for-historic-asian-championships-1780046843145"> 'Outstanding performance': PM Narendra Modi congratulates U23 wrestlers for historic Asian Championships</a>&nbsp;In its May 22 ruling, the court directed that Phogat be allowed to compete in the trials set for May 30 and 31. It also ordered the entire process to be video-recorded and supervised by independent observers appointed by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).&nbsp;The High Court stressed that motherhood should not become a disadvantage in the professional careers of women athletes. It further pointed out that earlier selection frameworks had given authorities flexibility to accommodate iconic athletes in exceptional circumstances.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-2026-watch-osaka-dazzles-in-golden-bomber-jacket-for-round-2-at-roland-garros-1780034470538">French Open 2026 | Osaka dazzles in 'golden bomber jacket' in Round 2</a><h3>Court criticises WFI remarks</h3>The bench also took exception to remarks made by the WFI in a show-cause notice issued to Phogat, where her disqualification from the Paris Olympics was allegedly referred to as a “national embarrassment.”&nbsp;The court described those comments as “deplorable", “ex-facie misconceived" and “ought to have been avoided".&nbsp;Phogat had challenged the federation’s eligibility criteria, arguing that the qualification timeline overlapped with her pregnancy and post-partum recovery, effectively denying her a fair chance to compete.&nbsp;Earlier this month, the WFI declared her ineligible for domestic tournaments until Jun 26, citing anti-doping rules applicable to athletes returning from retirement. Despite the restriction, she took part in the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda.&nbsp;A former World Championships medallist, Vinesh Phogat, was also among the prominent faces of the wrestlers’ protest in 2023 against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.&nbsp;In Aug 2024, she suffered heartbreak at the Paris Olympics after being disqualified from the final due to being 100 grams overweight during the official weigh-in on the morning of the bout.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

The Supreme Court has upheld the Delhi High Court’s order allowing Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials scheduled for May 30 and 31, dismissing the challenge filed by the WFI.

The Supreme Court on Friday (May 29) permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to be held on May 30 and 31. A bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe heard the appeal filed by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) against the Delhi High Court’s earlier order allowing Phogat to compete. During the hearing, the apex court indicated that preventing her from participating at this stage would be unfair. “Today at this stage, the high court having passed the order, the hope and expectations have risen. To tell her to go back home and we can’t do anything, will not be proper. We are very bold in telling you this," the bench told the counsel appearing for the WFI. The matter has been listed for further hearing next week. WFI’s challenge against Delhi High Court order The legal dispute began after the Delhi High Court granted Vinesh Phogat permission to appear in the Asian Games selection trials. The High Court noted that the WFI’s selection rules did not consider athletes returning after maternity leave and termed the policy restrictive in nature. Also Read - 'Outstanding performance': PM Narendra Modi congratulates U23 wrestlers for historic Asian Championships In its May 22 ruling, the court directed that Phogat be allowed to compete in the trials set for May 30 and 31. It also ordered the entire process to be video-recorded and supervised by independent observers appointed by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The High Court stressed that motherhood should not become a disadvantage in the professional careers of women athletes. It further pointed out that earlier selection frameworks had given authorities flexibility to accommodate iconic athletes in exceptional circumstances. Also Read - French Open 2026 | Osaka dazzles in 'golden bomber jacket' in Round 2 Court criticises WFI remarks The bench also took exception to remarks made by the WFI in a show-cause notice issued to Phogat, where her disqualification from the Paris Olympics was allegedly referred to as a “national embarrassment.” The court described those comments as “deplorable", “ex-facie misconceived" and “ought to have been avoided". Phogat had challenged the federation’s eligibility criteria, arguing that the qualification timeline overlapped with her pregnancy and post-partum recovery, effectively denying her a fair chance to compete. Earlier this month, the WFI declared her ineligible for domestic tournaments until Jun 26, citing anti-doping rules applicable to athletes returning from retirement. Despite the restriction, she took part in the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda. A former World Championships medallist, Vinesh Phogat, was also among the prominent faces of the wrestlers’ protest in 2023 against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. In Aug 2024, she suffered heartbreak at the Paris Olympics after being disqualified from the final due to being 100 grams overweight during the official weigh-in on the morning of the bout. With inputs from agencies

The Supreme Court has upheld the Delhi High Court’s order allowing Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials scheduled for May 30 and 31, dismissing the challenge filed by the WFI.

Vinesh Phogat set for Asian Games trials after Supreme Court upholds Delhi HC order

The BCCI has prohibited players and match officials from using smart sunglasses during IPL 2026, citing concerns over hidden communication and media-recording capabilities. The decision was communicated to all franchises and officials through the board’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACSU) after reports emerged that such devices were being promoted among players and support staff. In its advisory, the BCCI pointed out that these smart eyewear devices are capable of live streaming, exchanging text messages and making audio or video calls via Wi-Fi or mobile data networks.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Kindly note that these devices are equipped with advanced communication features, including live streaming, sending and receiving text messages, as well as audio and video calling capabilities through mobile data or Wi-Fi networks," the BCCI advisory read.&nbsp;Because of these features, the board has categorised the gadgets as both communication and audio/video recording devices under the PMOA Minimum Standards and as a result, the use or possession of smart glasses has been completely banned inside the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA).&nbsp;&nbsp;“Accordingly, under the PMOA Minimum Standards, such goggles/glasses are classified both as an ‘Audio/Video Recording Device’ and a ‘Communication Device’," the board said.&nbsp;“It is hereby notified that the possession and/or use of ‘Smart Goggles’ is strictly prohibited within the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA)," it added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-happens-if-rain-plays-spoilsport-in-gt-vs-rr-ipl-2026-qualifier-2-1780046589601">What happens if rain plays spoilsport in GT vs RR IPL 2026 Qualifier 2?</a>&nbsp;The latest directive strengthens existing regulations that already restrict electronic communication devices in sensitive match-related zones.&nbsp;Earlier in the season, Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder faced disciplinary action after he was seen using a mobile phone in the dugout during a match and was fined INR 1 lakh and issued a warning by the board.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/outstanding-performance-pm-narendra-modi-congratulates-u23-wrestlers-for-historic-asian-championships-1780046843145">PM Modi congratulates U23 wrestlers for historic Asian Championships</a>&nbsp;To ensure compliance, the BCCI has instructed all players and support staff to hand over smart glasses, along with mobile phones and smartwatches, to the Security Liaison Officer (SLO) before entering the PMOA on match days.&nbsp;“All players and support staff are directed to deposit such devices with the Security Liaison Officer (SLO), along with their mobile phones and smartwatches, upon entering the PMOA on match days," the board said.&nbsp;The board also warned that failure to surrender such devices would be treated as a violation of tournament protocols and may results in penalties under IPL 2026 regulations.&nbsp;The move is part of the BCCI’s broader effort to tighten discipline during this year’s IPL season, which has already included stricter rules on player movement and restrictions on late-night outings without prior approval from security officials.

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit has banned the use of smart glasses in IPL 2026 dressing rooms and other restricted areas over security and integrity concerns, with players and support staff instructed to deposit the devices on match days.

The BCCI has prohibited players and match officials from using smart sunglasses during IPL 2026, citing concerns over hidden communication and media-recording capabilities. The decision was communicated to all franchises and officials through the board’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACSU) after reports emerged that such devices were being promoted among players and support staff. In its advisory, the BCCI pointed out that these smart eyewear devices are capable of live streaming, exchanging text messages and making audio or video calls via Wi-Fi or mobile data networks. “Kindly note that these devices are equipped with advanced communication features, including live streaming, sending and receiving text messages, as well as audio and video calling capabilities through mobile data or Wi-Fi networks," the BCCI advisory read. Because of these features, the board has categorised the gadgets as both communication and audio/video recording devices under the PMOA Minimum Standards and as a result, the use or possession of smart glasses has been completely banned inside the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA). “Accordingly, under the PMOA Minimum Standards, such goggles/glasses are classified both as an ‘Audio/Video Recording Device’ and a ‘Communication Device’," the board said. “It is hereby notified that the possession and/or use of ‘Smart Goggles’ is strictly prohibited within the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA)," it added. Also Read - What happens if rain plays spoilsport in GT vs RR IPL 2026 Qualifier 2? The latest directive strengthens existing regulations that already restrict electronic communication devices in sensitive match-related zones. Earlier in the season, Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder faced disciplinary action after he was seen using a mobile phone in the dugout during a match and was fined INR 1 lakh and issued a warning by the board. Also Read - PM Modi congratulates U23 wrestlers for historic Asian Championships To ensure compliance, the BCCI has instructed all players and support staff to hand over smart glasses, along with mobile phones and smartwatches, to the Security Liaison Officer (SLO) before entering the PMOA on match days. “All players and support staff are directed to deposit such devices with the Security Liaison Officer (SLO), along with their mobile phones and smartwatches, upon entering the PMOA on match days," the board said. The board also warned that failure to surrender such devices would be treated as a violation of tournament protocols and may results in penalties under IPL 2026 regulations. The move is part of the BCCI’s broader effort to tighten discipline during this year’s IPL season, which has already included stricter rules on player movement and restrictions on late-night outings without prior approval from security officials.

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit has banned the use of smart glasses in IPL 2026 dressing rooms and other restricted areas over security and integrity concerns, with players and support staff instructed to deposit the devices on match days.

Smart glasses banned in IPL? BCCI announces strict security rules

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are set to clash in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026, marking their third encounter of the season. With a spot in the final against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the line, the stakes could not be higher. Their head-to-head battle this year has been evenly matched so far, as RR secured a narrow six-run victory in April, while GT bounced back strongly with a dominant 77-run win earlier in May.&nbsp;GT enter the contest after a disappointing outing in Qualifier 1, where a sudden batting collapse against RCB led to a heavy 92-run defeat. Despite that setback, Friday’s match offers them a crucial chance to recover quickly and keep their title hopes alive.&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, head into the knockout game with confidence after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator. The Royals are currently on a three-match winning streak and will look to continue their momentum.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/outstanding-performance-pm-narendra-modi-congratulates-u23-wrestlers-for-historic-asian-championships-1780046843145">'Outstanding performance': PM Narendra Modi congratulates U23 wrestlers for historic Asian Championships</a>&nbsp;The winner of tonight’s match will advance to the IPL 2026 final, but what if rain or other circumstances fails to produce a result? In that situation, IPL regulations provide a clear solution.&nbsp;According to Clause 16.10.3 of the IPL playing conditions, any playoff fixture, including both Qualifiers, the Eliminator and the final must be decided through a Super Over if the match ends in a tie or no result. If required, multiple Super Overs can be played.&nbsp;However, if conditions do not allow even a Super Over to take place, the team that finished higher on the league-stage points table will automatically progress as the winner of the playoff match.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since Gujarat Titans ended above Rajasthan Royals in the standings, GT would qualify for the final if the match is abandoned without the possibility of a Super Over.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-2026-watch-osaka-dazzles-in-golden-bomber-jacket-for-round-2-at-roland-garros-1780034470538">French Open 2026 | Osaka dazzles in 'golden bomber jacket' in Round 2</a>&nbsp;There is also no reserve day scheduled for Qualifier 2, as there is only a one-day gap before the final and the two matches being held at different venues, the IPL schedule does not accommodate an additional day for this fixture.<h3>Weather Report</h3>As for the weather, conditions are expected to remain mostly pleasant, though there is a slight possibility of rain during the game. While the IMD has issued hailstorm alerts for a few regions in Punjab, Mullanpur is not among the affected areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rain chances around the venue currently stand at roughly 10 per cent and temperatures during the match are likely to hover near 30 degrees Celsius.

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals face off for IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 in Mullanpur tonight, with the winner advancing to Sunday’s final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are set to clash in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026, marking their third encounter of the season. With a spot in the final against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the line, the stakes could not be higher. Their head-to-head battle this year has been evenly matched so far, as RR secured a narrow six-run victory in April, while GT bounced back strongly with a dominant 77-run win earlier in May. GT enter the contest after a disappointing outing in Qualifier 1, where a sudden batting collapse against RCB led to a heavy 92-run defeat. Despite that setback, Friday’s match offers them a crucial chance to recover quickly and keep their title hopes alive. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, head into the knockout game with confidence after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator. The Royals are currently on a three-match winning streak and will look to continue their momentum. Also Read - 'Outstanding performance': PM Narendra Modi congratulates U23 wrestlers for historic Asian Championships The winner of tonight’s match will advance to the IPL 2026 final, but what if rain or other circumstances fails to produce a result? In that situation, IPL regulations provide a clear solution. According to Clause 16.10.3 of the IPL playing conditions, any playoff fixture, including both Qualifiers, the Eliminator and the final must be decided through a Super Over if the match ends in a tie or no result. If required, multiple Super Overs can be played. However, if conditions do not allow even a Super Over to take place, the team that finished higher on the league-stage points table will automatically progress as the winner of the playoff match. Since Gujarat Titans ended above Rajasthan Royals in the standings, GT would qualify for the final if the match is abandoned without the possibility of a Super Over. Also Read - French Open 2026 | Osaka dazzles in 'golden bomber jacket' in Round 2 There is also no reserve day scheduled for Qualifier 2, as there is only a one-day gap before the final and the two matches being held at different venues, the IPL schedule does not accommodate an additional day for this fixture. Weather Report As for the weather, conditions are expected to remain mostly pleasant, though there is a slight possibility of rain during the game. While the IMD has issued hailstorm alerts for a few regions in Punjab, Mullanpur is not among the affected areas. Rain chances around the venue currently stand at roughly 10 per cent and temperatures during the match are likely to hover near 30 degrees Celsius.

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals face off for IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 in Mullanpur tonight, with the winner advancing to Sunday’s final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

What happens if rain plays spoilsport in GT vs RR IPL 2026 Qualifier 2?

India's under-23 wrestlers have delivered one of the finest performances in the wrestling history at the 2026 U23 Asian Championships held in Da Nang, Vietnam. Indian contingent amassed a total of 27 medals — comprising 11 gold, 7 silver, and 9 bronze — across Freestyle, Women's Wrestling, and Greco-Roman categories. The men's freestyle and women's wrestling teams both won the overall team titles, finishing ahead of powerhouse nations from Central Asia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to acknowledge the achievement, calling it an outstanding performance and extending his best wishes to the wrestlers for the road ahead.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-iran-players-still-waiting-for-us-visa-says-ambassador-1780023085643">FIFA World Cup 2026 | Iran players still waiting for US visa, says ambassador</a><h2>PM Modi congratulates wrestlers for historic</h2>PM Modi took to his official X account ton congratulate the wrestlers for the feat and wrote: "An outstanding performance by our wrestlers! Our Men's Freestyle and Women's Wrestling teams won the Team Titles at the 2026 U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam. The Men's Freestyle Wrestling team secured 9 medals, including 4 Golds, thus registering India's highest-ever overall medal haul at the U23 Asian Championships in history. The women's wrestling contingent won 10 medals, including 6 Golds. The Greco-Roman team also recorded its highest-ever overall medal count with 8 medals. Congratulations to our wrestlers. My best wishes for the endeavours ahead."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">An outstanding performance by our wrestlers! Our Men’s Freestyle and Women’s Wrestling teams won the Team Titles at the 2026 U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam. The Men’s Freestyle Wrestling team secured 9 medals, including 4 Golds, thus registering India’s… <a href="https://t.co/41PruCuk1U">pic.twitter.com/41PruCuk1U</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2060004715434561794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Who were the wrestlers and what comes next for them?</h2>In the Men's Freestyle, gold medals were won by Akshay T Dhere (57kg), Vicky (97kg), Kumar Mohit (65kg), and Chandermohan (79kg), with Deepak Rathi (61kg), Punit Kumar (92kg), and Lacky (125kg) also contributing medals to the team tally.Among women, Muskan (53kg), Tapasya (57kg), Bhagyashree (62kg), Pulkit (67kg), Mansi (68kg) and Kajal (76kg) clinched gold medals in their respective categories.Neha (59kg) and Sweety (50kg) won silver medals, while Amruta (72kg) and Ahilya (55kg) finished with bronze medals.In the Greco-Roman category, Sumit won gold in the 63kg division, while Suraj (60kg) and Sagar Singh (67kg) claimed silver medals.Neeraj Patel (55kg), Sachin (77kg), Rohit Bura (87kg), Rohit (97kg) and Hardeep (130kg) added bronze medals to complete India’s historic campaign.&nbsp;

The men's freestyle and women's wrestling teams both won the overall team titles, finishing ahead of powerhouse nations from Central Asia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to acknowledge the achievement and congratulate the wrestlers

India's under-23 wrestlers have delivered one of the finest performances in the wrestling history at the 2026 U23 Asian Championships held in Da Nang, Vietnam. Indian contingent amassed a total of 27 medals — comprising 11 gold, 7 silver, and 9 bronze — across Freestyle, Women's Wrestling, and Greco-Roman categories. The men's freestyle and women's wrestling teams both won the overall team titles, finishing ahead of powerhouse nations from Central Asia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to acknowledge the achievement, calling it an outstanding performance and extending his best wishes to the wrestlers for the road ahead. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026 | Iran players still waiting for US visa, says ambassador PM Modi congratulates wrestlers for historic PM Modi took to his official X account ton congratulate the wrestlers for the feat and wrote: "An outstanding performance by our wrestlers! Our Men's Freestyle and Women's Wrestling teams won the Team Titles at the 2026 U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam. The Men's Freestyle Wrestling team secured 9 medals, including 4 Golds, thus registering India's highest-ever overall medal haul at the U23 Asian Championships in history. The women's wrestling contingent won 10 medals, including 6 Golds. The Greco-Roman team also recorded its highest-ever overall medal count with 8 medals. Congratulations to our wrestlers. My best wishes for the endeavours ahead."

The men's freestyle and women's wrestling teams both won the overall team titles, finishing ahead of powerhouse nations from Central Asia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to acknowledge the achievement and congratulate the wrestlers

'Outstanding performance': PM Narendra Modi congratulates U23 wrestlers for historic Asian Championships

After two record-shattering seasons, the World Championship of Legends locks in Season 3 for October 2026 — and the tournament that brought back cricket’s greatest rivalries is gearing up for its biggest edition yet. Some rivalries never really end. They just wait for the right stage. The World Championship of Legends (WCL) — now firmly established as the world’s second most-watched cricket league — will return for Season 3 in October 2026.&nbsp;<h2>The rivalries that built cricket — back where they belong</h2>This is what makes WCL different. It is not exhibition cricket. It is India vs Pakistan with the men who actually played those matches. Australia vs England with the bowlers who actually bowled those spells. West Indies vs South Africa with the strikers who actually shaped those eras.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hardik-pandya-set-to-be-sacked-at-mumbai-indians-captain-here-s-what-we-know-1780025749434">Hardik Pandya set to be sacked as Mumbai Indians captain? Here's what we know</a>The first two seasons proved the formula. Every India-Pakistan fixture trended globally for days. Ashes contests carried genuine edge. Caribbean flair against South African discipline produced some of the most-watched cricket of the year. WCL did not manufacture these rivalries — it simply gave them somewhere to live again. Season 3 sets the stage for all of it, all over again.<h2>The cast that made it happen</h2>The reason WCL works is the names on the field. Across the first two seasons, fans watched a roster that read like a generational all-star list:AB de Villiers redefining what shot-making still looked like at the highest level. Yuvraj Singh clearing ropes with the same effortless timing that won India a World Cup. Harbhajan Singh still extracting turn and bounce that most current spinners would envy. Hashim Amla stroking the ball with that signature, unhurried elegance.Brett Lee running in with the same intent that terrorised batters for over a decade. Shaun Marsh producing the kind of fluent left-handed strokeplay that always felt destined for more. Shahid Afridi doing what only Afridi can — turning matches in a single over, with bat or ball. Shoaib Malik continuing to be one of the most underrated middle-order operators of his generation.Chris Gayle, the most intimidating six-hitter the format has ever produced. Dwayne Bravo, the death-overs specialist whose variations defined an era of T20. Kieron Pollard, still one of the cleanest hitters of a cricket ball anywhere in the world. Eoin Morgan, the captain who rebuilt English white-ball cricket, bringing the same calm authority to the WCL middle order.Together, they did not just play matches. They reminded fans why they fell in love with cricket in the first place.<h2>Season 2 by the numbers</h2>If the cast made the league watchable, the audience made it undeniable.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;423 million global viewers &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2 billion digital impressionsThe proven format returns, with seven national legends sides competing for the title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;India Champions &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pakistan Champions &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;England Champions &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Australia Champions &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;South Africa Champions &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;West Indies Champions &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bangladesh Champions (Season 3 Addition)And while squads remain under wraps, conversations around the league strongly suggest several first-time entrants for Season 3 — names that, if confirmed, would meaningfully shift the gravity of the tournament.<h2>From the top</h2>Harshit Tomar, Founder &amp; CEO of WCL, framed the moment as the next step in a longer journey.“When we launched WCL, our vision was to give fans a tournament that goes beyond cricket — a celebration of the icons who shaped the game. In just two seasons, WCL has grown into the world’s second most-watched cricket league, and Season 3 is going to take that legacy to an entirely new level.”Co-owner Ajay Devgn, one of the league’s most prominent backers, added:“WCL is more than just a cricket league - it is emotion, nostalgia and entertainment coming together on one platform. Looking forward to Season 3, it’s going to be our boldest season yet.”<h2>What’s coming next</h2>Squads, fixtures, host cities, and broadcast partnerships will roll out in stages over the coming months. Given the trajectory of Seasons 1 and 2, each announcement is expected to be massive.

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) — now firmly established as the world’s second most-watched cricket league — will return for Season 3 in October 2026.

After two record-shattering seasons, the World Championship of Legends locks in Season 3 for October 2026 — and the tournament that brought back cricket’s greatest rivalries is gearing up for its biggest edition yet. Some rivalries never really end. They just wait for the right stage. The World Championship of Legends (WCL) — now firmly established as the world’s second most-watched cricket league — will return for Season 3 in October 2026. The rivalries that built cricket — back where they belong This is what makes WCL different. It is not exhibition cricket. It is India vs Pakistan with the men who actually played those matches. Australia vs England with the bowlers who actually bowled those spells. West Indies vs South Africa with the strikers who actually shaped those eras. Also Read - Hardik Pandya set to be sacked as Mumbai Indians captain? Here's what we know The first two seasons proved the formula. Every India-Pakistan fixture trended globally for days. Ashes contests carried genuine edge. Caribbean flair against South African discipline produced some of the most-watched cricket of the year. WCL did not manufacture these rivalries — it simply gave them somewhere to live again. Season 3 sets the stage for all of it, all over again. The cast that made it happen The reason WCL works is the names on the field. Across the first two seasons, fans watched a roster that read like a generational all-star list: AB de Villiers redefining what shot-making still looked like at the highest level. Yuvraj Singh clearing ropes with the same effortless timing that won India a World Cup. Harbhajan Singh still extracting turn and bounce that most current spinners would envy. Hashim Amla stroking the ball with that signature, unhurried elegance. Brett Lee running in with the same intent that terrorised batters for over a decade. Shaun Marsh producing the kind of fluent left-handed strokeplay that always felt destined for more. Shahid Afridi doing what only Afridi can — turning matches in a single over, with bat or ball. Shoaib Malik continuing to be one of the most underrated middle-order operators of his generation. Chris Gayle, the most intimidating six-hitter the format has ever produced. Dwayne Bravo, the death-overs specialist whose variations defined an era of T20. Kieron Pollard, still one of the cleanest hitters of a cricket ball anywhere in the world. Eoin Morgan, the captain who rebuilt English white-ball cricket, bringing the same calm authority to the WCL middle order. Together, they did not just play matches. They reminded fans why they fell in love with cricket in the first place. Season 2 by the numbers If the cast made the league watchable, the audience made it undeniable. • 423 million global viewers • 1.2 billion digital impressions The proven format returns, with seven national legends sides competing for the title: • India Champions • Pakistan Champions • England Champions • Australia Champions • South Africa Champions • West Indies Champions • Bangladesh Champions (Season 3 Addition) And while squads remain under wraps, conversations around the league strongly suggest several first-time entrants for Season 3 — names that, if confirmed, would meaningfully shift the gravity of the tournament. From the top Harshit Tomar, Founder & CEO of WCL, framed the moment as the next step in a longer journey. “When we launched WCL, our vision was to give fans a tournament that goes beyond cricket — a celebration of the icons who shaped the game. In just two seasons, WCL has grown into the world’s second most-watched cricket league, and Season 3 is going to take that legacy to an entirely new level.” Co-owner Ajay Devgn, one of the league’s most prominent backers, added: “WCL is more than just a cricket league - it is emotion, nostalgia and entertainment coming together on one platform. Looking forward to Season 3, it’s going to be our boldest season yet.” What’s coming next Squads, fixtures, host cities, and broadcast partnerships will roll out in stages over the coming months. Given the trajectory of Seasons 1 and 2, each announcement is expected to be massive.

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) — now firmly established as the world’s second most-watched cricket league — will return for Season 3 in October 2026.

World Championship of Legends set for season 3 in October 2026

Serena Williams, 44, might not just be done with professional tennis yet. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion is considering a return to elite tennis on the grass courts of Queen's Club in London, with the WTA 500 event beginning on June 8, a day after the French Open ends. The appearance would mark Williams's first competitive tennis match since the 2022 US Open. Crucially, the path is now legally clear. Williams quietly re-entered the compulsory anti-doping testing pool last year and has since completed the required six-month testing period, granting her official eligibility to compete on the WTA Tour.<h2>Is Serena Williams making a comeback at 44?</h2>The Served podcast, hosted by former world No. 1 Andy Roddick and veteran journalist L Jon Wertheim, reported that Williams will seek a doubles wildcard alongside Victoria Mboko, the 19-year-old Canadian who is currently ranked number nine in singles. Tournament organisers hold two available doubles wildcard slots, allowing them to easily accommodate the 44-year-old, and tour rules additionally allow special wildcard entries for former world No. 1 players and grand slam champions.Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-2026-watch-osaka-dazzles-in-golden-bomber-jacket-for-round-2-at-roland-garros-1780034470538">French Open 2026 | Osaka dazzles in 'golden bomber jacket' for Round 2 after shining like 'Eiffel Tower at night'</a>&nbsp;There has been ample speculation about Williams's possible return and she has been training in Florida for months, working with Alycia Parks, the world number 79, who posted a video of them hitting together in March. As for her last competitive appearance, Williams lost what was expected to be the final match of her career to Ajla Tomljanovic 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 in the third round of the 2022 US Open.At the time, she deliberately avoided the word retirement, saying instead she was "evolving away from tennis," leaving the door open for a comeback which now seems to be materializing. Roddick also predicted Williams will eventually transition back to singles, possibly as early as this year's Wimbledon.<h2>How are other players reacting to Serena's potential comeback?</h2>Naomi Osaka, speaking at the French Open after her second-round win, was ecstatic about Serena's potential return and said: "I don't really care about tennis. I think it's good for me. I'll be very entertained. I think it will bring people to watch tennis, which she always does bring an audience with her. So I think it's good. I'm going to be tuned into the first match, for sure. Everyone knows Serena and Venus were my role models growing up, so it's going to be cool to see her on the grounds again."Coco Gauff added: "I did say one of my biggest regrets was not being able to play her."

Serena Williams, 44, is set to return to tennis at Queen's Club doubles on June 8 with partner Victoria Mboko, nearly four years after her last match at the 2022 US Open. Players including Osaka, Keys and Gauff have welcomed the comeback with excitement.

Serena Williams, 44, might not just be done with professional tennis yet. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion is considering a return to elite tennis on the grass courts of Queen's Club in London, with the WTA 500 event beginning on June 8, a day after the French Open ends. The appearance would mark Williams's first competitive tennis match since the 2022 US Open. Crucially, the path is now legally clear. Williams quietly re-entered the compulsory anti-doping testing pool last year and has since completed the required six-month testing period, granting her official eligibility to compete on the WTA Tour. Is Serena Williams making a comeback at 44? The Served podcast, hosted by former world No. 1 Andy Roddick and veteran journalist L Jon Wertheim, reported that Williams will seek a doubles wildcard alongside Victoria Mboko, the 19-year-old Canadian who is currently ranked number nine in singles. Tournament organisers hold two available doubles wildcard slots, allowing them to easily accommodate the 44-year-old, and tour rules additionally allow special wildcard entries for former world No. 1 players and grand slam champions. Also Watch - French Open 2026 | Osaka dazzles in 'golden bomber jacket' for Round 2 after shining like 'Eiffel Tower at night' There has been ample speculation about Williams's possible return and she has been training in Florida for months, working with Alycia Parks, the world number 79, who posted a video of them hitting together in March. As for her last competitive appearance, Williams lost what was expected to be the final match of her career to Ajla Tomljanovic 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 in the third round of the 2022 US Open. At the time, she deliberately avoided the word retirement, saying instead she was "evolving away from tennis," leaving the door open for a comeback which now seems to be materializing. Roddick also predicted Williams will eventually transition back to singles, possibly as early as this year's Wimbledon. How are other players reacting to Serena's potential comeback? Naomi Osaka, speaking at the French Open after her second-round win, was ecstatic about Serena's potential return and said: "I don't really care about tennis. I think it's good for me. I'll be very entertained. I think it will bring people to watch tennis, which she always does bring an audience with her. So I think it's good. I'm going to be tuned into the first match, for sure. Everyone knows Serena and Venus were my role models growing up, so it's going to be cool to see her on the grounds again." Coco Gauff added: "I did say one of my biggest regrets was not being able to play her."

Serena Williams, 44, is set to return to tennis at Queen's Club doubles on June 8 with partner Victoria Mboko, nearly four years after her last match at the 2022 US Open. Players including Osaka, Keys and Gauff have welcomed the comeback with excitement.

Serena Williams, 44, making a comeback four years after playing last match? Here's what we know

Naomi Osaka is making French Open 2026 her runway. For her walk-on before a second-round win at the French Open, the 16th seed wore a metallic gold bomber jacket over a sequined gold playing dress, offset by an ivory train — a look that mixes sportswear with couture. For her first-round match two days earlier, Osaka walked on in a ceremonial black skirt and sleeveless beaded bodice before <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-2026-watch-osaka-shines-like-eiffel-tower-at-night-during-r1-win-1779854372359">revealing her gold dress</a>, which she said reminded her of the 'Eiffel Tower sparkling at nigh.' The tennis matched the theatre as Osaka beat Donna Vekic 7-6 (1), 6-4 to reach the third round at Roland Garros for the first time since 2019.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-2026-started-to-feel-dizzy-sinner-tries-to-explain-shock-loss-at-roland-garros-1780028921004">French Open 2026 | 'Started to feel dizzy': Sinner tries to explain shock loss at Roland Garros</a><h2>What does Osaka say about her fashion philosophy on court?</h2>Talking about her fashion choices, Osaka said that the outfits are not accidental, but a statement, and she is deliberate about every detail. On the Victorian-era inspiration behind the ivory train for second-round dress, she said: "The inspo was, I don't want to say Victorian, but you know the ladies that have the dresses with the poof in the background? It's so terrible of me to not know the correct term of that." &nbsp;Have a look at the latest walk-out below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Shining bright! 💫<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RolandGarros?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RolandGarros</a> <a href="https://t.co/vRNlMIylLi">pic.twitter.com/vRNlMIylLi</a>&mdash; Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) <a href="https://x.com/rolandgarros/status/2059932218693169566?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On why she keeps the specifics of her outfit rotation a mystery, the Japanese player said: "I like to keep people on their toes and I think it's really fun. There's a community I feel like that's been built over my on-court outfits. So I just like to just keep you guys guessing."The tennis start also spoke about the idea behind choosing to be glam for her appearances during the grand slams and acknowledged: "Athletes are in show business and grand slam walk-ons are the only time that I possibly feel like I'm an entertainer."<h2>What next for Osaka at the French Open 2026?</h2>Osaka will next face 17th seed Iva Jovic in the third round of women's singles in a match that represents a genuine step up in difficulty. If she can get past Jovic, the projected path grows considerably tougher, with Aryna Sabalenka potentially waiting in the fourth round, followed by Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff deeper in the draw. Reaching the third round itself is already a significant marker as in eight previous French Open appearances, Osaka has only made the third round three times, in 2016, 2018, and 2019.

Osaka dazzles Paris with gold dress and ivory train walk-on, then backs it up with a 7-6, 6-4 win over Vekic. The 16th seed reaches the French Open third round for first time since 2019, next facing 17th seed Iva Jovic.

Naomi Osaka is making French Open 2026 her runway. For her walk-on before a second-round win at the French Open, the 16th seed wore a metallic gold bomber jacket over a sequined gold playing dress, offset by an ivory train — a look that mixes sportswear with couture. For her first-round match two days earlier, Osaka walked on in a ceremonial black skirt and sleeveless beaded bodice before revealing her gold dress, which she said reminded her of the 'Eiffel Tower sparkling at nigh.' The tennis matched the theatre as Osaka beat Donna Vekic 7-6 (1), 6-4 to reach the third round at Roland Garros for the first time since 2019. Also Read - French Open 2026 | 'Started to feel dizzy': Sinner tries to explain shock loss at Roland Garros What does Osaka say about her fashion philosophy on court? Talking about her fashion choices, Osaka said that the outfits are not accidental, but a statement, and she is deliberate about every detail. On the Victorian-era inspiration behind the ivory train for second-round dress, she said: "The inspo was, I don't want to say Victorian, but you know the ladies that have the dresses with the poof in the background? It's so terrible of me to not know the correct term of that." Have a look at the latest walk-out below:

Osaka dazzles Paris with gold dress and ivory train walk-on, then backs it up with a 7-6, 6-4 win over Vekic. The 16th seed reaches the French Open third round for first time since 2019, next facing 17th seed Iva Jovic.

French Open 2026 | Osaka dazzles in 'golden bomber jacket' for Round 2 after shining like 'Eiffel Tower at night'

The question that had hung over world football for months about Argentina star Lionel Messi's participation in FIFA World Cup 2026 has finally been answered. Messi will lead defending champion Argentina at a record sixth World Cup starting June 11 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico after being selected in coach Lionel Scaloni's 26-player squad. The announcement, which came Thursday (May 28), though widely expected, came amid Messi's participation being put in jeopardy last week after he exited the field during Inter Miami's MLS game against Philadelphia Union with an injury. Inter Miami had that Messi suffered from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, with the timeline for his return depending on his day-to-day progress. He was included regardless. Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are now set to become the first men to appear in six different World Cups if they take the pitch at any point during the upcoming tournament.<h2>What did Scaloni and the Argentina roster say about Messi's selection?</h2>The injury scare surrounding Messi dominated the build-up to the squad announcement, and Scaloni addressed it directly. With only 15 days remaining before the 2026 World Cup kickoff, Scaloni claimed that the first reports on Messi's injury are "not that bad."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-iran-players-still-waiting-for-us-visa-says-ambassador-1780023085643">FIFA World Cup 2026 | Iran players still waiting for US visa, says ambassador</a>Even before the final squad was named, the Argentina head coach had made his position on Messi's participation abundantly clear. "I'll do everything I can to make sure he's there. I believe that, for the sake of football, he has to be there," Scaloni had told reporters."Being able to see him play is something wonderful. Beyond whether it is his last World Cup or not. I don't like longing or thinking about what is going to happen, I want to enjoy the moment," Scaloni told Conmebol.Among notable omissions from Argentina's final 26 are Franco Mastantuono and veteran defender Marcos Acuña, who was part of the Qatar 2022 title-winning squad.<h2>Messi's World Cup record and Argentina's Group J schedule</h2>Messi is Argentina's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player, and holds the record for most World Cup appearances, goals and assists for La Albiceleste. He is one of 17 players from the 2022 World Cup squad retained by Scaloni, alongside Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández and Julián Álvarez. As for what lies ahead, Argentina will debut at the World Cup against Algeria on June 16, then face Austria on June 22 and Jordan on June 27 as part of their Group J schedule. Argentina are looking to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion in over half a century — and Messi, at 38, will be at the heart of that attempt one final time.&nbsp;<h3>How to watch and stream FIFA World Cup 2026 in India</h3>You can watch FIFA 2026 on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD). Multiple group-stage matches that take place simultaneously will be aired across the four channels with English and Hindi feeds.&nbsp;&nbsp;All games will also be streamed live on the Zee5 app and website (<a href="https://www.zee5.com/">https://www.zee5.com/</a>).

Messi, 38, confirmed for record sixth World Cup as Argentina named squad for 2026. Despite hamstring scare at Inter Miami, Scaloni included the captain. La Albiceleste open Group J against Algeria on June 16, eyeing back-to-back titles.

The question that had hung over world football for months about Argentina star Lionel Messi's participation in FIFA World Cup 2026 has finally been answered. Messi will lead defending champion Argentina at a record sixth World Cup starting June 11 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico after being selected in coach Lionel Scaloni's 26-player squad. The announcement, which came Thursday (May 28), though widely expected, came amid Messi's participation being put in jeopardy last week after he exited the field during Inter Miami's MLS game against Philadelphia Union with an injury. Inter Miami had that Messi suffered from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, with the timeline for his return depending on his day-to-day progress. He was included regardless. Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are now set to become the first men to appear in six different World Cups if they take the pitch at any point during the upcoming tournament. What did Scaloni and the Argentina roster say about Messi's selection? The injury scare surrounding Messi dominated the build-up to the squad announcement, and Scaloni addressed it directly. With only 15 days remaining before the 2026 World Cup kickoff, Scaloni claimed that the first reports on Messi's injury are "not that bad." Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026 | Iran players still waiting for US visa, says ambassador Even before the final squad was named, the Argentina head coach had made his position on Messi's participation abundantly clear. "I'll do everything I can to make sure he's there. I believe that, for the sake of football, he has to be there," Scaloni had told reporters. "Being able to see him play is something wonderful. Beyond whether it is his last World Cup or not. I don't like longing or thinking about what is going to happen, I want to enjoy the moment," Scaloni told Conmebol. Among notable omissions from Argentina's final 26 are Franco Mastantuono and veteran defender Marcos Acuña, who was part of the Qatar 2022 title-winning squad. Messi's World Cup record and Argentina's Group J schedule Messi is Argentina's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player, and holds the record for most World Cup appearances, goals and assists for La Albiceleste. He is one of 17 players from the 2022 World Cup squad retained by Scaloni, alongside Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández and Julián Álvarez. As for what lies ahead, Argentina will debut at the World Cup against Algeria on June 16, then face Austria on June 22 and Jordan on June 27 as part of their Group J schedule. Argentina are looking to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion in over half a century — and Messi, at 38, will be at the heart of that attempt one final time. How to watch and stream FIFA World Cup 2026 in India You can watch FIFA 2026 on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD). Multiple group-stage matches that take place simultaneously will be aired across the four channels with English and Hindi feeds. All games will also be streamed live on the Zee5 app and website (https://www.zee5.com/).

Messi, 38, confirmed for record sixth World Cup as Argentina named squad for 2026. Despite hamstring scare at Inter Miami, Scaloni included the captain. La Albiceleste open Group J against Algeria on June 16, eyeing back-to-back titles.

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Messi named in 26-man Argentina squad despite injury scare

The biggest upset of the 2026 French Open arrived on Thursday (May 28) with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who had not lost a match in 30 consecutive games, was beaten by Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo — ranked 56th in the world — in a five-set thriller at Roland Garros. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shocker-at-roland-garros-2026-world-number-one-jannik-sinner-crashes-out-in-second-round-juan-manuel-cerundolo-paris-heat-1779980660755">Sinner went down 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1</a>, having led 6-3, 6-2, 5-1 on a sweltering Paris afternoon before his body simply gave way. Sinner won just two of the final twenty games and the loss ended a career-best winning streak of 30 matches. For Cerundolo, it was the first top-10 win of his career.<h2>How did Sinner lose after leading so convincingly?</h2>The answer, by Sinner's own admission, was illness. "Woke up, didn’t feel very well and tried to keep the points very short," he said after the match. "Also, in the beginning I was hitting very clean, very good, and then I kind of hit the wall."Also read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brazil-neymar-suffers-injury-just-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-2026-set-to-miss-opener-morocco-june-13-1779983887808">Brazil's Neymar suffers injury just ahead of World Cup, set to miss opener</a>In his post-match press conference, he explained what happened: "Struggled. Started to feel very dizzy. Very low energy and tried to serve it out, but didn't have a lot of energy." Sinner, however, was keen not to make the conditions an excuse. "It was warm, but not crazy warm," he said. "I feel like it was quite okay to play. It was nothing against the heat, nothing against the weather. Was just me today, but it happens.""It’s tough to accept because of the position where I’ve been in and everything considered, but now I have a lot of time to recover,” he said. “I won’t play any tournament on grass before, most likely. Now I really need some time off, recover completely, also mentally, and then be ready to go again for Wimbledon," he acknowledged.<h2>What next for Sinner — and how does Djokovic benefit?</h2>Sinner, who will remain the world No. 1 despite the early exit, said will now have plenty of time to recover and prepare for Wimbledon, where he is the reigning champion. The bigger story, though, is what this means for Novak Djokovic. This could be Djokovic's best, and maybe final, opportunity to win a record-setting 25th major title. With Sinner gone and Alcaraz not playing, it guarantees a first-time major finalist from the upper half of the draw — and the path to Djokovic's historic title just got significantly clearer.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashed out of the 2026 French Open in the second round, losing to Juan Manuel Cerundolo after cramping in sweltering Paris heat. Sinner cited poor sleep and fatigue, not the weather. Djokovic now has a clearer path to a record 25th Grand Slam title.

The biggest upset of the 2026 French Open arrived on Thursday (May 28) with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who had not lost a match in 30 consecutive games, was beaten by Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo — ranked 56th in the world — in a five-set thriller at Roland Garros. Sinner went down 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1, having led 6-3, 6-2, 5-1 on a sweltering Paris afternoon before his body simply gave way. Sinner won just two of the final twenty games and the loss ended a career-best winning streak of 30 matches. For Cerundolo, it was the first top-10 win of his career. How did Sinner lose after leading so convincingly? The answer, by Sinner's own admission, was illness. "Woke up, didn’t feel very well and tried to keep the points very short," he said after the match. "Also, in the beginning I was hitting very clean, very good, and then I kind of hit the wall." Also read - Brazil's Neymar suffers injury just ahead of World Cup, set to miss opener In his post-match press conference, he explained what happened: "Struggled. Started to feel very dizzy. Very low energy and tried to serve it out, but didn't have a lot of energy." Sinner, however, was keen not to make the conditions an excuse. "It was warm, but not crazy warm," he said. "I feel like it was quite okay to play. It was nothing against the heat, nothing against the weather. Was just me today, but it happens." "It’s tough to accept because of the position where I’ve been in and everything considered, but now I have a lot of time to recover,” he said. “I won’t play any tournament on grass before, most likely. Now I really need some time off, recover completely, also mentally, and then be ready to go again for Wimbledon," he acknowledged. What next for Sinner — and how does Djokovic benefit? Sinner, who will remain the world No. 1 despite the early exit, said will now have plenty of time to recover and prepare for Wimbledon, where he is the reigning champion. The bigger story, though, is what this means for Novak Djokovic. This could be Djokovic's best, and maybe final, opportunity to win a record-setting 25th major title. With Sinner gone and Alcaraz not playing, it guarantees a first-time major finalist from the upper half of the draw — and the path to Djokovic's historic title just got significantly clearer.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashed out of the 2026 French Open in the second round, losing to Juan Manuel Cerundolo after cramping in sweltering Paris heat. Sinner cited poor sleep and fatigue, not the weather. Djokovic now has a clearer path to a record 25th Grand Slam title.

French Open 2026 | 'Started to feel dizzy': Sinner tries to explain shock loss at Roland Garros

Mumbai Indians are set for another major leadership shake-up after a disastrous IPL 2026 campaign, with media reports claiming Hardik Pandya is likely to lose the franchise captaincy. The five-time champions endured one of their worst seasons in recent years, finishing ninth on the points table with just four wins from 14 matches. Despite entering the tournament with a core featuring Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Trent Boult, MI never found consistency under Hardik’s leadership. The Indian Express reported that discussions around a captaincy change have already begun within the franchise after another season without a playoff appearance. The move, if confirmed, would end a turbulent three-year stint that began with Hardik replacing Rohit ahead of IPL 2024.<h2>Is Hardik going out as MI captain?</h2>According to The Indian Express, "at least three persons in the MI fold" indicated that Hardik is "likely to lose the captaincy" following the team’s poor IPL 2026 run. The report added that conversations regarding leadership changes are already underway internally.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/yashasvi-jaiswal-advised-to-leave-royals-to-escape-sooryavanshi-s-shadow-ex-player-picks-new-ipl-team-1779966298362">Jaiswal advised to leave RR to escape Sooryavanshi’s shadow, new IPL team picked</a>"There were enough signs during the season that the team management wasn’t keen to retain him as captain. There is a clear buzz in the camp," said the report. "The coaching staff was very clear in their message to the senior players that wherever they play, they need to be coachable. There were many instances where the coaching staff recommended something which was backed by data but players didn’t follow it," it added.There are discussions happening around Hardik's place in the team as player as well with the report adding: “There will be serious introspection and discussion in the coming days. Every option would be weighed. Many questions need to be addressed. Going ahead, can Hardik be the captain? Does he stay in the team just as a player?”<h2>Hardik's record as MI captain</h2>Hardik Pandya’s record as Mumbai Indians captain has remained under constant scrutiny since he replaced Rohit Sharma before IPL 2024. In his first season as skipper, MI finished bottom of the table with only four wins in 14 games. IPL 2025 showed signs of recovery as Mumbai reached Qualifier 2 before losing to Punjab Kings. However, the improvement did not last long. In IPL 2026, MI again managed just four wins from 14 matches and finished ninth. Across the last three seasons under Hardik, Mumbai have failed to win a title despite retaining a strong core and investing heavily in experienced players.

Hardik Pandya is reportedly set to lose Mumbai Indians captaincy after MI’s disastrous IPL 2026 season, where they finished ninth with four wins in 14 games. Reports claim franchise insiders have already begun discussions over a leadership change.

Mumbai Indians are set for another major leadership shake-up after a disastrous IPL 2026 campaign, with media reports claiming Hardik Pandya is likely to lose the franchise captaincy. The five-time champions endured one of their worst seasons in recent years, finishing ninth on the points table with just four wins from 14 matches. Despite entering the tournament with a core featuring Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Trent Boult, MI never found consistency under Hardik’s leadership. The Indian Express reported that discussions around a captaincy change have already begun within the franchise after another season without a playoff appearance. The move, if confirmed, would end a turbulent three-year stint that began with Hardik replacing Rohit ahead of IPL 2024. Is Hardik going out as MI captain? According to The Indian Express, "at least three persons in the MI fold" indicated that Hardik is "likely to lose the captaincy" following the team’s poor IPL 2026 run. The report added that conversations regarding leadership changes are already underway internally. Also Read - Jaiswal advised to leave RR to escape Sooryavanshi’s shadow, new IPL team picked "There were enough signs during the season that the team management wasn’t keen to retain him as captain. There is a clear buzz in the camp," said the report. "The coaching staff was very clear in their message to the senior players that wherever they play, they need to be coachable. There were many instances where the coaching staff recommended something which was backed by data but players didn’t follow it," it added. There are discussions happening around Hardik's place in the team as player as well with the report adding: “There will be serious introspection and discussion in the coming days. Every option would be weighed. Many questions need to be addressed. Going ahead, can Hardik be the captain? Does he stay in the team just as a player?” Hardik's record as MI captain Hardik Pandya’s record as Mumbai Indians captain has remained under constant scrutiny since he replaced Rohit Sharma before IPL 2024. In his first season as skipper, MI finished bottom of the table with only four wins in 14 games. IPL 2025 showed signs of recovery as Mumbai reached Qualifier 2 before losing to Punjab Kings. However, the improvement did not last long. In IPL 2026, MI again managed just four wins from 14 matches and finished ninth. Across the last three seasons under Hardik, Mumbai have failed to win a title despite retaining a strong core and investing heavily in experienced players.

Hardik Pandya is reportedly set to lose Mumbai Indians captaincy after MI’s disastrous IPL 2026 season, where they finished ninth with four wins in 14 games. Reports claim franchise insiders have already begun discussions over a leadership change.

Hardik Pandya set to be sacked as Mumbai Indians captain? Here's what we know

Iran's football team still lacks US visas and is not competing in World Cup on "equal terms" because of its difficulty in training ahead of the tournament, its ambassador to Mexico said Thursday. Ambassador Abolfazl Pasandideh visited the northwestern Mexican border city of Tijuana, where Iranians have relocated their training camp. They were originally planned to be based in Tucson in the US state of Arizona.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brazil-neymar-suffers-injury-just-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-2026-set-to-miss-opener-morocco-june-13-1779983887808">Marquee Brazilian Neymar suffers injury just ahead of World Cup, set to miss opener</a>The ambassador told a news conference that "the country to the north" -- meaning the US -- had not followed through on its responsibility of hosting the Iranian team."We don't know whether or not they're going to give the players their visas," he added.Iran will play their three World Cup group games in two west coast US cities: Los Angeles and Seattle. The head of the Iranian Football Federation has said they were hoping players would be granted multiple entry visas."We aren't participating in the World Cup on equal terms," Pasandideh said."We haven't been able to train our team like they should," he said, because of the war in the Middle East that began February 28.On Wednesday, Iranian diplomats visited the stadium where the team is training, a source from Club Tijuana that plays there told AFP. The diplomats also met with local security officials, the source said.Iran are due to play in Los Angeles on June 15 against New Zealand and on June 21 against Belgium, then in Seattle against Egypt on June 26.

Ambassador Abolfazl Pasandideh visited the northwestern Mexican border city of Tijuana, where Iranians have relocated their training camp. They were originally planned to be based in Tucson in the US state of Arizona.

Iran's football team still lacks US visas and is not competing in World Cup on "equal terms" because of its difficulty in training ahead of the tournament, its ambassador to Mexico said Thursday. Ambassador Abolfazl Pasandideh visited the northwestern Mexican border city of Tijuana, where Iranians have relocated their training camp. They were originally planned to be based in Tucson in the US state of Arizona. Also Read - Marquee Brazilian Neymar suffers injury just ahead of World Cup, set to miss opener The ambassador told a news conference that "the country to the north" -- meaning the US -- had not followed through on its responsibility of hosting the Iranian team. "We don't know whether or not they're going to give the players their visas," he added. Iran will play their three World Cup group games in two west coast US cities: Los Angeles and Seattle. The head of the Iranian Football Federation has said they were hoping players would be granted multiple entry visas. "We aren't participating in the World Cup on equal terms," Pasandideh said. "We haven't been able to train our team like they should," he said, because of the war in the Middle East that began February 28. On Wednesday, Iranian diplomats visited the stadium where the team is training, a source from Club Tijuana that plays there told AFP. The diplomats also met with local security officials, the source said. Iran are due to play in Los Angeles on June 15 against New Zealand and on June 21 against Belgium, then in Seattle against Egypt on June 26.

Ambassador Abolfazl Pasandideh visited the northwestern Mexican border city of Tijuana, where Iranians have relocated their training camp. They were originally planned to be based in Tucson in the US state of Arizona.

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Iran players still waiting for US visa, says ambassador

Brazil has suffered a massive blow in their lead-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026, with their marquee forward Neymar suffering a fresh injury just weeks before the tournament opener. The scans have revealed a grade-two calf injury, sidelining Neymar for close to three weeks. He would miss scheduled friendlies and Brazil’s opener against Morocco on June 13. On Thursday (May 28), the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) revealed this shattering news ahead of the player’s presser.&nbsp;"Neymar reported for duty yesterday here at ​Granja Comary, underwent all the medical tests, which concluded with an MRI scan revealing a ​grade-two calf injury, not just swelling. He is expected to be cleared in ⁠two to three weeks," CBF doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said. &nbsp;However, the doctor did not suggest anything beyond amid rumours of Brazil dropping Neymar from the squad.&nbsp; &nbsp;Days after Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti picked the veteran Brazilian winger in the final FIFA World Cup squad, Neymar joined the team on Tuesday but missed Wednesday’s first training session after complaining of swelling in his right calf. After he was sent to a private clinic in Teresopolis for imaging tests, Lasmar confirmed that the MRI did not show swelling, as earlier reported, but a Grade 2 calf strain, which is a moderate injury involving a partial tear of the muscle fibres, requiring rest and rehabilitation.<h3>No Neymar for Brazil Friendlies</h3>Neymar will now miss Sunday’s friendly against Panama at the Maracana and the following match against Egypt in Cleveland. Neymar could also miss Brazil’s Group C opener in New Jersey.&nbsp; &nbsp;Brazil manager Ancelotti, however, would also be without defenders Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos and forward Gabriel Martinelli for Sunday's fixture due to their involvement in ​this weekend's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Neymar remains Brazil’s all-time highest goal-scorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances.&nbsp;

Huge blow for Brazil as Neymar suffers a Grade 2 calf injury just weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Get the latest recovery timeline and squad updates.

Brazil has suffered a massive blow in their lead-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026, with their marquee forward Neymar suffering a fresh injury just weeks before the tournament opener. The scans have revealed a grade-two calf injury, sidelining Neymar for close to three weeks. He would miss scheduled friendlies and Brazil’s opener against Morocco on June 13. On Thursday (May 28), the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) revealed this shattering news ahead of the player’s presser. "Neymar reported for duty yesterday here at Granja Comary, underwent all the medical tests, which concluded with an MRI scan revealing a grade-two calf injury, not just swelling. He is expected to be cleared in ⁠two to three weeks," CBF doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said. However, the doctor did not suggest anything beyond amid rumours of Brazil dropping Neymar from the squad. Days after Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti picked the veteran Brazilian winger in the final FIFA World Cup squad, Neymar joined the team on Tuesday but missed Wednesday’s first training session after complaining of swelling in his right calf. After he was sent to a private clinic in Teresopolis for imaging tests, Lasmar confirmed that the MRI did not show swelling, as earlier reported, but a Grade 2 calf strain, which is a moderate injury involving a partial tear of the muscle fibres, requiring rest and rehabilitation. No Neymar for Brazil Friendlies Neymar will now miss Sunday’s friendly against Panama at the Maracana and the following match against Egypt in Cleveland. Neymar could also miss Brazil’s Group C opener in New Jersey. Brazil manager Ancelotti, however, would also be without defenders Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos and forward Gabriel Martinelli for Sunday's fixture due to their involvement in this weekend's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, Neymar remains Brazil’s all-time highest goal-scorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances.

Huge blow for Brazil as Neymar suffers a Grade 2 calf injury just weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Get the latest recovery timeline and squad updates.

Marquee Brazilian Neymar suffers injury just ahead of World Cup, set to miss opener

Paris heat almost floored world number one men’s tennis player, Jannik Sinner, who suffered a shocking defeat in the second round of the ongoing French Open 2026 against the unseeded Juan Manuel Cerundolo on Thursday (May 28). Sinner struggled with dizziness, dehydration and movement issues in intense heat after leading 2-0 in the first two sets. With no Carlos Alcaraz around, Sinner was the frontrunner to win the second Slam of the year, but Court Philippe-Chatrier witnessed an unexpected turnaround.&nbsp;Despite reports of players battling intense heatwaves in recent editions, the 2026 Roland Garros made it mandatory for top-seeded players to play at least one match in the day session for fairness in competition. Per the rules, Sinner also featured in his first afternoon game of this Slam and suffered from intense heat throughout the match. &nbsp;Although he faced a fierce Carlos Alcaraz in an epic five-setter last year, suffering a shocking loss, he opted for a controversial medical time-out at this year’s Australian Open Round of 16 against Holger Rune, which helped him revive energy to complete the match. The history, however, did not repeat itself as Sinner lost to the Argentine 6-3, 6-2, 5-7, 1-6, 1-6 in three hours and 36 minutes.<h3>Meltdown</h3>Inches close to a comfortable second-round win, Sinner complained of dizziness and dehydration late in the third set while leading 5-1. He decided to take a medical time-out, only to never recover from that and suffer a shock early exit from this year’s French Open.&nbsp; &nbsp;After the break, Sinner struggled with his body movement, and as a result, conceded three sets to lose the match to world number 56. &nbsp;After he dominated Juan across the first two sets and led the third one (5-1), Sinner looked in discomfort, clutching his inner thigh and struggling with movement during longer rallies. After he dropped that serve, the situation turned severe for the Italian. Making the most of this chance, the young Argentine made Sinner cover distance on the baseline, eventually tiring him and piling up the pain he was suffering from cramps in the Paris heat. Down 1-5 at one stage, Juan clawed his way back to win the third set 7-5. Soon after, the scores were level, after the Argentine won the fourth set 6-1. &nbsp;Sinner did change his tactics heading into the final set but failed miserably, conceding it (1-6) and the game to one of the shockers thus far this season.&nbsp;

Jannik Sinner is out of the 2026 French Open after a shocking second-round loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Catch the full match breakdown and results here.

Paris heat almost floored world number one men’s tennis player, Jannik Sinner, who suffered a shocking defeat in the second round of the ongoing French Open 2026 against the unseeded Juan Manuel Cerundolo on Thursday (May 28). Sinner struggled with dizziness, dehydration and movement issues in intense heat after leading 2-0 in the first two sets. With no Carlos Alcaraz around, Sinner was the frontrunner to win the second Slam of the year, but Court Philippe-Chatrier witnessed an unexpected turnaround. Despite reports of players battling intense heatwaves in recent editions, the 2026 Roland Garros made it mandatory for top-seeded players to play at least one match in the day session for fairness in competition. Per the rules, Sinner also featured in his first afternoon game of this Slam and suffered from intense heat throughout the match. Although he faced a fierce Carlos Alcaraz in an epic five-setter last year, suffering a shocking loss, he opted for a controversial medical time-out at this year’s Australian Open Round of 16 against Holger Rune, which helped him revive energy to complete the match. The history, however, did not repeat itself as Sinner lost to the Argentine 6-3, 6-2, 5-7, 1-6, 1-6 in three hours and 36 minutes. Meltdown Inches close to a comfortable second-round win, Sinner complained of dizziness and dehydration late in the third set while leading 5-1. He decided to take a medical time-out, only to never recover from that and suffer a shock early exit from this year’s French Open. After the break, Sinner struggled with his body movement, and as a result, conceded three sets to lose the match to world number 56. After he dominated Juan across the first two sets and led the third one (5-1), Sinner looked in discomfort, clutching his inner thigh and struggling with movement during longer rallies. After he dropped that serve, the situation turned severe for the Italian. Making the most of this chance, the young Argentine made Sinner cover distance on the baseline, eventually tiring him and piling up the pain he was suffering from cramps in the Paris heat. Down 1-5 at one stage, Juan clawed his way back to win the third set 7-5. Soon after, the scores were level, after the Argentine won the fourth set 6-1. Sinner did change his tactics heading into the final set but failed miserably, conceding it (1-6) and the game to one of the shockers thus far this season.

Jannik Sinner is out of the 2026 French Open after a shocking second-round loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Catch the full match breakdown and results here.

SHOCKER at Roland Garros! World number one Jannik Sinner crashes out in second round

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a batting mainstay for his IPL franchise, the Rajasthan Royals. But since the teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged on the scene and began making everything about himself, Jaiswal’s impact seems to have taken a hit. Although their partnership has flourished across the two seasons, Vaibhav’s breathtaking style of play has overshadowed everything around, including Jaiswal’s presence at the top. A former Indian batter and six-time IPL winner, Ambati Rayudu, has advised Jaiswal to switch teams to escape Sooryavanshi’s shadow.&nbsp;Sooryavanshi holds the keys; everyone comes to the stadium for him, and why not? The 15-year-old recently broke Chris Gayle’s 14-year-old record for most sixes in an IPL season. While Gayle, representing RCB in the 2012 edition, whacked 59 maximums throughout the edition, Vaibhav has already accumulated 65 and counting, with at least one game to play. Not only that, but Vaibhav also leads the race for the Orange Cap (680 runs*) and equalled Mr IPL, Suresh Raina’s record of the fastest IPL playoff fifty.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/chris-gayle-hails-new-six-machine-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-after-teenager-breaks-all-time-ipl-record-most-sixes-in-a-season-1779964524886">Chris Gayle hails ‘New Six Machine’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after teenager breaks all-time IPL record</a> &nbsp;Against the SunRisers Hyderabad in the recently-concluded IPL Eliminator, Sooryavanshi scored a 16-ball fifty, later getting out on 97 off just 29 balls. Courtesy of his knock, Rajasthan beat Hyderabad and qualified for Qualifier 2, where they will face the Gujarat Titans for a place in this season’s finale. &nbsp;“He needs to change his team. Because he cannot just bat with the guy and be overshadowed every single time. He’s a star in his own right. If he goes to another team, he will win matches on his own. He needs that space and that platform. Because this guy will keep overshadowing people, it has to be a senior partner alongside him who can deal with it and be happy for him. Be happy for what is happening and not compete with the non-striker,” Rayudu said on ESPNcricinfo.<h3>So, where does he go next?</h3>Rayudu had a suggestion, choosing the Mumbai Indians for him. With the former five-time champions struggling with their opening pair for a few seasons now, and also considering Rohit Sharma is in the fag end of his IPL career, Jaiswal’s inclusion could do wonders. Should he replace Rohit at the top, it would be a win-win situation for both sides. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Jaiswal has played all his First-Class cricket for Mumbai – Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, thus putting weight behind Rayudu’s selection of a new IPL team for him.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Mumbai Indians is a good team for Jaiswal,” he said.

Former India star Ambati Rayudu urges Yashasvi Jaiswal to leave the Rajasthan Royals to escape teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's immense shadow, naming a shocking blockbuster powerhouse team as his ideal next destination.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a batting mainstay for his IPL franchise, the Rajasthan Royals. But since the teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged on the scene and began making everything about himself, Jaiswal’s impact seems to have taken a hit. Although their partnership has flourished across the two seasons, Vaibhav’s breathtaking style of play has overshadowed everything around, including Jaiswal’s presence at the top. A former Indian batter and six-time IPL winner, Ambati Rayudu, has advised Jaiswal to switch teams to escape Sooryavanshi’s shadow. Sooryavanshi holds the keys; everyone comes to the stadium for him, and why not? The 15-year-old recently broke Chris Gayle’s 14-year-old record for most sixes in an IPL season. While Gayle, representing RCB in the 2012 edition, whacked 59 maximums throughout the edition, Vaibhav has already accumulated 65 and counting, with at least one game to play. Not only that, but Vaibhav also leads the race for the Orange Cap (680 runs*) and equalled Mr IPL, Suresh Raina’s record of the fastest IPL playoff fifty. Also read | Chris Gayle hails ‘New Six Machine’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after teenager breaks all-time IPL record Against the SunRisers Hyderabad in the recently-concluded IPL Eliminator, Sooryavanshi scored a 16-ball fifty, later getting out on 97 off just 29 balls. Courtesy of his knock, Rajasthan beat Hyderabad and qualified for Qualifier 2, where they will face the Gujarat Titans for a place in this season’s finale. “He needs to change his team. Because he cannot just bat with the guy and be overshadowed every single time. He’s a star in his own right. If he goes to another team, he will win matches on his own. He needs that space and that platform. Because this guy will keep overshadowing people, it has to be a senior partner alongside him who can deal with it and be happy for him. Be happy for what is happening and not compete with the non-striker,” Rayudu said on ESPNcricinfo. So, where does he go next? Rayudu had a suggestion, choosing the Mumbai Indians for him. With the former five-time champions struggling with their opening pair for a few seasons now, and also considering Rohit Sharma is in the fag end of his IPL career, Jaiswal’s inclusion could do wonders. Should he replace Rohit at the top, it would be a win-win situation for both sides. Meanwhile, Jaiswal has played all his First-Class cricket for Mumbai – Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, thus putting weight behind Rayudu’s selection of a new IPL team for him. “Mumbai Indians is a good team for Jaiswal,” he said.

Former India star Ambati Rayudu urges Yashasvi Jaiswal to leave the Rajasthan Royals to escape teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's immense shadow, naming a shocking blockbuster powerhouse team as his ideal next destination.

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