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<p>Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were among several Arsenal players pictured celebrating with team fans at dawn (5 AM on Wednesday) outside of the Emirates Stadium after they clinched the Premier League for the first time since 2004. Manchester City’s draw against AFC Bournemouth resulted in Arsenal finishing at the top of the Premier League points table and clinching the league title. The two marquee players alongside Jurrien Timber were pictured in a social media post by teammate and attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze. Thousands of Arsenal fans surrounded their stadium in this historic moment for the London-based club.</p>

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<p>After the win, the crowd flocked to the area and marked the celebration by lighting fireworks and flares.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-arsenal-crowned-champions-after-22-years-as-manchester-city-draw-against-afc-bournemouth-1779222359172"><strong>Premier League: Arsenal crowned champions after 22 years as Manchester City draw against AFC Bournemouth</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>The 2026 Premier League winning squad first held a party at their training ground in London Colney with head coach Mikel Arteta, and later celebrated it with the fans outside the Emirates. Several players cherished this monumental moment, having finished as runners-up for the past three seasons.</p><h3>Here’s what the Arsenal players said after their PL title win -</h3><p>Saka said Arsenal's critics were "not laughing at us anymore".<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"Let me tell you something. Twenty-two years, 22 years, there was laughing, there was joking, they're not laughing anymore," the England international added.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>In another video posted by Saka, 19-year-old defender Myles Lewis-Skelly is brandishing a champagne bottle.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"They called us bottlers," said Lewis-Skelly, who has come through the club's academy. “And now we're holding the bottle.”</p>

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<p>Arsene Wenger, the French coach who was in charge when Arsenal won their last title in 2004, addressed the players in a video on the club's social media channels.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"You did it! Champions go on when others stop. This is your time. Now, go on and enjoy every moment," Wenger said.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Another club legend, Ian Wright, the striker who scored 185 times for Arsenal and was a member of the side that clinched the domestic double in 1998, was mobbed by fans as he celebrated outside the Emirates. He even took to his social media handles to post pictures of the celebration.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Arteta's side will formally be presented with the Premier League trophy on Sunday after their final match of the season at Crystal Palace. Then they will turn their attention to winning a Champions League title for the first time when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the final in Budapest on May 30.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>(With inputs from AFP)</i></p>

Thousands of Arsenal fans swarm the Emirates Stadium as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and the squad celebrate their historic 2026 Premier League title win at dawn. Get the full story on the wild celebrations, player reactions, and the upcoming Champions League final!

Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were among several Arsenal players pictured celebrating with team fans at dawn (5 AM on Wednesday) outside of the Emirates Stadium after they clinched the Premier League for the first time since 2004. Manchester City’s draw against AFC Bournemouth resulted in Arsenal finishing at the top of the Premier League points table and clinching the league title. The two marquee players alongside Jurrien Timber were pictured in a social media post by teammate and attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze. Thousands of Arsenal fans surrounded their stadium in this historic moment for the London-based club.

<p>Thousands of Arsenal fans swarm the Emirates Stadium as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and the squad celebrate their historic 2026 Premier League title win at dawn. Get the full story on the wild celebrations, player reactions, and the upcoming Champions League final!</p>

WATCH: Rice, Saka celebrate Arsenal’s historic PL title win with fans outside Emirates at 5 AM

<p>England opener Phil Salt will reunite with his IPL team squad later this week in a massive boost for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the playoffs near. Away with a finger injury for over a month, the former world no.1 T20I batter will be back donning the RCB jersey after his team earlier qualified for the last four. Salt injured his finger while attempting to save a boundary during the Delhi Capitals clash on April 18. He has remained absent from the IPL scene since, returning home for scans and recovery and spending quality time with his young family.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In Salt’s absence, his compatriot Jacob Bethell opened with Virat Kohli, with RCB securing IPL playoff qualification in the meantime. The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) have also joined RCB in the playoffs, with one spot remaining up for grabs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pat-cummins-puts-australia-and-ipl-duties-in-focus-for-the-next-few-years-1779269079235"><strong>Pat Cummins puts Australia and IPL duties in focus ‘for the next few years’</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Should RCB beat SRH in their final league game at home on Friday (May 22), they will finish the group stage with 18 points from 14 contested matches, sealing one of the top two spots. However, it remains unclear if Salt will link up with the RCB squad by then and also remain available for selection. Considering the defending IPL champions have already bagged the playoff berth, they will not risk playing Salt against SRH, keeping him fresh for the final-four stage.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, unlike Salt’s performance and impact, his so-far replacement at the top, Bethell, failed to strike gold while opening. Tipped as England’s next superstar, the left-handed opener has scored just 96 runs in seven innings this season. Regardless of Salt’s availability for RCB’s last league match, Bethell’s position has come under scrutiny. Venkatesh Iyer’s match-winning 73 against the Punjab Kings in their previous game could push his case at the top as the playoffs approach.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Iyer replaced regular captain Rajat Patidar, who suffered a blow to his head during the KKR game. However, with the stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma confirming Patidar’s availability for the SRH game, the RCB could potentially retain Iyer, but at the top with Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

RCB received a massive IPL 2026 playoff boost as opener Phil Salt is set to rejoin the squad following a finger injury. Read the latest team updates on Rajat Patidar and RCB's lineup strategy ahead of their final league match against SRH

England opener Phil Salt will reunite with his IPL team squad later this week in a massive boost for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the playoffs near. Away with a finger injury for over a month, the former world no.1 T20I batter will be back donning the RCB jersey after his team earlier qualified for the last four. Salt injured his finger while attempting to save a boundary during the Delhi Capitals clash on April 18. He has remained absent from the IPL scene since, returning home for scans and recovery and spending quality time with his young family. In Salt’s absence, his compatriot Jacob Bethell opened with Virat Kohli, with RCB securing IPL playoff qualification in the meantime. The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) have also joined RCB in the playoffs, with one spot remaining up for grabs. Also read | Pat Cummins puts Australia and IPL duties in focus ‘for the next few years’ Should RCB beat SRH in their final league game at home on Friday (May 22), they will finish the group stage with 18 points from 14 contested matches, sealing one of the top two spots. However, it remains unclear if Salt will link up with the RCB squad by then and also remain available for selection. Considering the defending IPL champions have already bagged the playoff berth, they will not risk playing Salt against SRH, keeping him fresh for the final-four stage. Meanwhile, unlike Salt’s performance and impact, his so-far replacement at the top, Bethell, failed to strike gold while opening. Tipped as England’s next superstar, the left-handed opener has scored just 96 runs in seven innings this season. Regardless of Salt’s availability for RCB’s last league match, Bethell’s position has come under scrutiny. Venkatesh Iyer’s match-winning 73 against the Punjab Kings in their previous game could push his case at the top as the playoffs approach. Iyer replaced regular captain Rajat Patidar, who suffered a blow to his head during the KKR game. However, with the stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma confirming Patidar’s availability for the SRH game, the RCB could potentially retain Iyer, but at the top with Kohli.

<p>RCB received a massive IPL 2026 playoff boost as opener Phil Salt is set to rejoin the squad following a finger injury. Read the latest team updates on Rajat Patidar and RCB's lineup strategy ahead of their final league match against SRH</p>

Phil Salt to rejoin RCB later this week as IPL 2026 playoffs near

<p>Australia Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins has clarified that national team remains his priority. The statement comes amid the recent reports of Aussie players being not happy with national contracts payment structure and might choose franchise cricket over national duty. Cummins, who has a very successful record as Australia skipper which including Ashes win, ODI World Cup title and a World Test Championship (WTC) mace, however, acknowledged that he'll continue to play the IPL in which he leads SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH).</p><h2>Cummins clarifies his priorities</h2><p>Speaking to ESPNCricinfo at an event on Tuesday (May 19) in Delhi, Cummins talked about his priorities and said: "Nothing has changed for me, my priority is Australian cricket, No. 1, particularly Test cricket. As Test captain, I never want to miss any Test cricket and make myself available for as many Aussie games as I can. The IPL is good in that it normally fits in our holiday break, so that's the obvious one, but they are probably my main focuses and I don't see that's going to change at all for the next few years for me at least."</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-what-about-when-he-learns-how-to-bat-lsg-coach-langer-in-awe-of-rr-s-15-year-old-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-1779262109031">'What about when he learns how to bat?' LSG coach in awe of RR's Sooryavanshi</a></p><p>Australia are expected to play 20 (may be 21) Tests in the one year period from August 2026 to August 2027 which is followed by ODI World Cup 2027 in which Australia enter as defending champions.</p><h2>What franchise cricket Cummins plays?</h2><p>Apart from Australia's domestic franchise tournament Big Bash League (BBL), Cummins takes part in IPL for SRH. He has also played in the USA's Major League Cricket (MLC) in the past for San Francisco Unicorns. He, however, hasn't played any T20I since 2024 T20 World Cup.</p><p>Cummins also suffered a stress fracture in his back not so long ago which made him sit out of the last Ashes series as well as the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Aussie skipper, however, aims to participating in all of Australia's red-ball ball games in the next future as well as the ODI World Cup 2027.</p>

Pat Cummins made the statement amid recent reports of Aussie players choosing franchise cricket over national duties because of disagreement over money.

Australia Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins has clarified that national team remains his priority. The statement comes amid the recent reports of Aussie players being not happy with national contracts payment structure and might choose franchise cricket over national duty. Cummins, who has a very successful record as Australia skipper which including Ashes win, ODI World Cup title and a World Test Championship (WTC) mace, however, acknowledged that he'll continue to play the IPL in which he leads SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). Cummins clarifies his priorities Speaking to ESPNCricinfo at an event on Tuesday (May 19) in Delhi, Cummins talked about his priorities and said: "Nothing has changed for me, my priority is Australian cricket, No. 1, particularly Test cricket. As Test captain, I never want to miss any Test cricket and make myself available for as many Aussie games as I can. The IPL is good in that it normally fits in our holiday break, so that's the obvious one, but they are probably my main focuses and I don't see that's going to change at all for the next few years for me at least." Also Read - 'What about when he learns how to bat?' LSG coach in awe of RR's Sooryavanshi Australia are expected to play 20 (may be 21) Tests in the one year period from August 2026 to August 2027 which is followed by ODI World Cup 2027 in which Australia enter as defending champions. What franchise cricket Cummins plays? Apart from Australia's domestic franchise tournament Big Bash League (BBL), Cummins takes part in IPL for SRH. He has also played in the USA's Major League Cricket (MLC) in the past for San Francisco Unicorns. He, however, hasn't played any T20I since 2024 T20 World Cup. Cummins also suffered a stress fracture in his back not so long ago which made him sit out of the last Ashes series as well as the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Aussie skipper, however, aims to participating in all of Australia's red-ball ball games in the next future as well as the ODI World Cup 2027.

<p>Pat Cummins made the statement amid recent reports of Aussie players choosing franchise cricket over national duties because of disagreement over money.</p>

Pat Cummins puts Australia and IPL duties in focus 'for the next few years'

<p>Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 19) and LSG coach Justin Langer is in awe of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 38-ball 93 as RR chased down 221 in 19.1 overs. The win put RR a step closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs while LSG suffered ninth defeat of the season in 13 matches. Langer was particular impressed by 15-year-old's six-hitting ability and said it was a 'privilege to watch him bat'. Sooryavanshi currently holds the Orange Cap for most runs with 579 runs in 13 matches at an average of 44.53 and a strike rate of 236.22 - also the best in the season.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/it-was-gruesome-there-was-nothing-left-in-tank-virat-kohli-on-leaving-test-captaincy-rift-with-sourav-ganguly-most-successful-india-test-captain-1779203786382">'There was nothing left in tank': Virat Kohli on leaving Test captaincy</a></p><h2>Langer in awe of Sooryavanshi</h2><p>Langer is a former Australian opener with 100 Tests to his name. As a coach, he was guided Australia to a T20 World Cup title and has won multiple Big Bash League (BBL) trophies with Perth Scorchers. Speaking on Sooryavanshi's batting, Langer said: "The scary thing is, the best way to learn how to make runs is to make runs, not by hitting some big sixes, and he makes runs over and over and over again. So the scary thing going forward, if the expressions on the face of Mitch Starc and Nortje and every bowler tell a story now, what about when he learns how to bat?</p><p>"My gosh, he's so young. He's a brilliant, brilliant player and it's a real privilege to watch him bat actually."</p><h2>Sooryavanshi rewrites record books in IPL 2026</h2><p>Sooryavanshi's 579 runs in 13 matches are so far the most by a batter in IPL 2026 and so is his strike rate of 236.22. The 15-year-old has hit 53 sixes this season - the most by any batter and second most overall in an IPL 2026 behind Chris Gayle's 59. With one more match left at least, Sooryvanshi has a chance to surpass Gayle in sixes hit in a single IPL season.</p><p>The Royals batter has hit three fifties and one hundred in IPL 2026 with his highest being 103 vs SRH during which he smacked 12 sixes - the most in an innings in IPL 2026.</p>

Sooryavanshi smacked 38-ball 93 vs LSG in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 19) as RR chased down 221-run target in 19.1 overs to step closer to the playoffs.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 19) and LSG coach Justin Langer is in awe of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 38-ball 93 as RR chased down 221 in 19.1 overs. The win put RR a step closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs while LSG suffered ninth defeat of the season in 13 matches. Langer was particular impressed by 15-year-old's six-hitting ability and said it was a 'privilege to watch him bat'. Sooryavanshi currently holds the Orange Cap for most runs with 579 runs in 13 matches at an average of 44.53 and a strike rate of 236.22 - also the best in the season. Also Read - 'There was nothing left in tank': Virat Kohli on leaving Test captaincy Langer in awe of Sooryavanshi Langer is a former Australian opener with 100 Tests to his name. As a coach, he was guided Australia to a T20 World Cup title and has won multiple Big Bash League (BBL) trophies with Perth Scorchers. Speaking on Sooryavanshi's batting, Langer said: "The scary thing is, the best way to learn how to make runs is to make runs, not by hitting some big sixes, and he makes runs over and over and over again. So the scary thing going forward, if the expressions on the face of Mitch Starc and Nortje and every bowler tell a story now, what about when he learns how to bat? "My gosh, he's so young. He's a brilliant, brilliant player and it's a real privilege to watch him bat actually." Sooryavanshi rewrites record books in IPL 2026 Sooryavanshi's 579 runs in 13 matches are so far the most by a batter in IPL 2026 and so is his strike rate of 236.22. The 15-year-old has hit 53 sixes this season - the most by any batter and second most overall in an IPL 2026 behind Chris Gayle's 59. With one more match left at least, Sooryvanshi has a chance to surpass Gayle in sixes hit in a single IPL season. The Royals batter has hit three fifties and one hundred in IPL 2026 with his highest being 103 vs SRH during which he smacked 12 sixes - the most in an innings in IPL 2026.

<p>Sooryavanshi smacked 38-ball 93 vs LSG in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 19) as RR chased down 221-run target in 19.1 overs to step closer to the playoffs.</p>

'What about when he learns how to bat?' LSG coach Langer in awe of RR's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

<p>In a major decision, Southampton has been expelled from English Football League (EFL) Championship final - the second tier of English football behind top-flight Premier League. The decision comes in wake of Southampton's acknowledgement of spying on three of its rivals including Middlesbrough, whom they defeated in the semis. The final, meanwhile, stays on course for Saturday (May 23) between Hull City and Middlesbrough at Wembley Stadium in London. The winner will get a place in the Premier League next season while Southampton have been handed a four-point deduction for the next Championship season.</p><h2>Has Southampton been expelled from the EFL Championship play-off final?</h2><p>Yes, Southampton has officially been expelled from EFL Championship play-off final against Hull City for spying on three of its rivals - Oxford United and Ipswich Town along with semi-final opponents Middlesbrough.</p><h2>Why was Southampton expelled from the EFL Championship final?</h2><p>Southampton was expelled from the Championship final by EFL after admitting to spy on training sessions of Oxford United, Ipswich Town as well as filming the Middlesbrough training session ahead of the play-off semi-final on May 7.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-arsenal-crowned-champions-after-22-years-as-manchester-city-draw-against-afc-bournemouth-1779222359172">Arsenal crowned PL champions after 22 years as Man City draw against Bournemouth</a></p><p>Southampton admitted to "multiple breaches of EFL regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other clubs' training", the EFL said. The club was found guilty of breaching Regulation 127 which prohibits "observation of opponents' training within 72 hours of a match."</p><h2>Who will replace Southampton in EFL Championship final?</h2><p>Middlesbrough, whom Southampton defeated in the semis, will replace the in the EFL Championship final against Hull City, scheduled for Saturday (May 23).</p><h2>How was Southampton spy caught?</h2><p>According to reports, a Southampton staff member was discovered at Middlesbrough training session at Rockliffe Park with high-tech surveillance gear including a microphone. Upon being identified and confronted by the Middlesbrough media staff, the analyst escaped to a nearby clubhouse and tried to blend in with golfers on the adjacent course after a change of clothes.</p><h2>What did Southampton say about the analyst?</h2><p>Initially, Southampton denied ordering the surveillance and called the analyst as 'lone wolf' who acted out of his own will. The EFL, however, said in a statement that "Southampton admitted breaches of regulations requiring clubs to act with the utmost good faith and prohibiting the observation of another club's training session within 72 hours of a scheduled match.</p><p>"The admitted breaches concern fixtures against Oxford United in December 2025, Ipswich Town in April 2026 and Middlesbrough in May 2026."</p>

Southampton admitted to spy on Oxford, Ipswich and Middlesbrough and were expelled from EFL Championship final on May 23.

In a major decision, Southampton has been expelled from English Football League (EFL) Championship final - the second tier of English football behind top-flight Premier League. The decision comes in wake of Southampton's acknowledgement of spying on three of its rivals including Middlesbrough, whom they defeated in the semis. The final, meanwhile, stays on course for Saturday (May 23) between Hull City and Middlesbrough at Wembley Stadium in London. The winner will get a place in the Premier League next season while Southampton have been handed a four-point deduction for the next Championship season. Has Southampton been expelled from the EFL Championship play-off final? Yes, Southampton has officially been expelled from EFL Championship play-off final against Hull City for spying on three of its rivals - Oxford United and Ipswich Town along with semi-final opponents Middlesbrough. Why was Southampton expelled from the EFL Championship final? Southampton was expelled from the Championship final by EFL after admitting to spy on training sessions of Oxford United, Ipswich Town as well as filming the Middlesbrough training session ahead of the play-off semi-final on May 7. Also Read - Arsenal crowned PL champions after 22 years as Man City draw against Bournemouth Southampton admitted to "multiple breaches of EFL regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other clubs' training", the EFL said. The club was found guilty of breaching Regulation 127 which prohibits "observation of opponents' training within 72 hours of a match." Who will replace Southampton in EFL Championship final? Middlesbrough, whom Southampton defeated in the semis, will replace the in the EFL Championship final against Hull City, scheduled for Saturday (May 23). How was Southampton spy caught? According to reports, a Southampton staff member was discovered at Middlesbrough training session at Rockliffe Park with high-tech surveillance gear including a microphone. Upon being identified and confronted by the Middlesbrough media staff, the analyst escaped to a nearby clubhouse and tried to blend in with golfers on the adjacent course after a change of clothes. What did Southampton say about the analyst? Initially, Southampton denied ordering the surveillance and called the analyst as 'lone wolf' who acted out of his own will. The EFL, however, said in a statement that "Southampton admitted breaches of regulations requiring clubs to act with the utmost good faith and prohibiting the observation of another club's training session within 72 hours of a scheduled match. "The admitted breaches concern fixtures against Oxford United in December 2025, Ipswich Town in April 2026 and Middlesbrough in May 2026."

<p>Southampton admitted to spy on Oxford, Ipswich and Middlesbrough and were expelled from EFL Championship final on May 23.</p>

Southampton replaced with Middlesbrough in EFL Championship final after admitting to 'spying'

<p>Bryson DeChambeau, a two-time major winner, is also a physic major from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas which he attended from 2012-15. He is currently contemplating what to do with his career if LIV Golf, rival PGA Tour which is he a part of, fails: "content creation on YouTube or professional golf." Recently, DeChambeau appeared on a podcast hosted by Katie Miller - the wife of White House senior adviser Stephen Miller. During the podcast, the golfer talked about a lot of things, including his relationship with US President Donald Trump but the most interesting thing was his take on NASA's moon landing.</p><h2>What DeChambeau thinks about Moon landing?</h2><p>The golfer was asked if Alan Shepherd, who walked on moon during Apollo 14 mission in 1971, did play golf on the lunar surface. DeChambeau, a man of science, replied: "Oh, I don’t, here we, conspiracy theory, I don’t know. Look, Elon [Musk] says we’ve definitely gone there. So I tend to go that route, because he’s the man that knows quite a bit about all that. Artemis just went around the moon. So I do believe if we spent a lot of our resources like they say we did, I think we did. I don’t think the footage is real. But I think we did go to the moon. I don’t know about the footage. It’s quite, it’s quite wild." Have a look at the footage below:</p><h2>What else DeChambeau opined on?</h2><p>The two-time major winner also said that the believes in existence of extra-terrestrial or inter-dimensional beings. "I do think that there are interdimensional beings out there, for sure," said the physics major said. "I do believe in UAPs [Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena]. UAPs, UFOs, I think they’re more than just aliens from another world. Maybe aliens from another world. But I think there’s more. There’s a lot more to that story," he added.</p><p>On his relationship with US president Trump, DeChambeau said: "He gives me a lot of crap about pickles, actually."</p>

The US golfer has questioned the authenticity of NASA's moon landing footage but said he believes in ‘inter-dimensional’ beings on Katie Miller podcast.

Bryson DeChambeau, a two-time major winner, is also a physic major from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas which he attended from 2012-15. He is currently contemplating what to do with his career if LIV Golf, rival PGA Tour which is he a part of, fails: "content creation on YouTube or professional golf." Recently, DeChambeau appeared on a podcast hosted by Katie Miller - the wife of White House senior adviser Stephen Miller. During the podcast, the golfer talked about a lot of things, including his relationship with US President Donald Trump but the most interesting thing was his take on NASA's moon landing. What DeChambeau thinks about Moon landing? The golfer was asked if Alan Shepherd, who walked on moon during Apollo 14 mission in 1971, did play golf on the lunar surface. DeChambeau, a man of science, replied: "Oh, I don’t, here we, conspiracy theory, I don’t know. Look, Elon [Musk] says we’ve definitely gone there. So I tend to go that route, because he’s the man that knows quite a bit about all that. Artemis just went around the moon. So I do believe if we spent a lot of our resources like they say we did, I think we did. I don’t think the footage is real. But I think we did go to the moon. I don’t know about the footage. It’s quite, it’s quite wild." Have a look at the footage below: What else DeChambeau opined on? The two-time major winner also said that the believes in existence of extra-terrestrial or inter-dimensional beings. "I do think that there are interdimensional beings out there, for sure," said the physics major said. "I do believe in UAPs [Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena]. UAPs, UFOs, I think they’re more than just aliens from another world. Maybe aliens from another world. But I think there’s more. There’s a lot more to that story," he added. On his relationship with US president Trump, DeChambeau said: "He gives me a lot of crap about pickles, actually."

<p>The US golfer has questioned the authenticity of NASA's moon landing footage but said he believes in ‘inter-dimensional’ beings on Katie Miller podcast.</p>

Bryson DeChambeau, two-time major winner and physics graduate, questions moon landing footage

<p>Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by seven wickets in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 19) in Jaipur and inched closer towards the final playoff spot. Chasing a total of 221, RR reached the target in 19.1 overs, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 38-ball 93. With the win, RR moved to fourth spot on the points table and a win in their last league game against Mumbai Indians (MI) will put them into the playoff over everybody else. LSG, which are already out of the contention, suffered ninth defeat in 13 games played with one more match left in the season for the them.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bbl-heads-to-chennai-for-season-opener-in-december-2026-in-historic-first-cricket-australia-green-signal-tnca-bcci-bbl-2026-december-1779201671358">BBL heads to Chennai for season opener in December 2026 in historic first</a></p><h2>Sooryavanshi dismantles LSG</h2><p>Chasing the 221-run target, Sooryavanshi and skipper Yashasvi Jaiswal started off the block really quickly and added 75 runs for the first wicket before Jaiswal was dismissed on 43 off 23 balls. The teen prodigy took over the next seven overs as RR smashed 105 runs in next 45 balls before Sooryavanshi was dismissed on 93 of 38 balls. Lhuan-dre Pretorius (7) could not bat as well as other RR batters but Dhruv Jurel (53 not out off 38) and Donovan Ferreira (16 not out off 10) took RR home in 19.1 overs.</p><h2>LSG batters do their part</h2><p>Batting first in Jaipur, LSG openers Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis added 109 runs for the first wicket in just 8.2 overs before Inglis was dismissed on 29-ball 60. Marsh kept going afterwards, adding 42 runs with Nicholas Pooran (16) for the second wicket and 64 runs for the third wicket with skipper Rishabh Pant (35 off 23). Marsh was eventually dismissed on the penultimate all of the innings on 96 off 57 balls as LSG finished at 220/5 in 20 overs.</p>

Rajasthan Royals inched closer to a playoff spot with seven-wicket win over LSG in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 19) in Jaipur. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 38-ball 93 helped RR reach 221-run target in 19.1 overs.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by seven wickets in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 19) in Jaipur and inched closer towards the final playoff spot. Chasing a total of 221, RR reached the target in 19.1 overs, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 38-ball 93. With the win, RR moved to fourth spot on the points table and a win in their last league game against Mumbai Indians (MI) will put them into the playoff over everybody else. LSG, which are already out of the contention, suffered ninth defeat in 13 games played with one more match left in the season for the them. Also Read - BBL heads to Chennai for season opener in December 2026 in historic first Sooryavanshi dismantles LSG Chasing the 221-run target, Sooryavanshi and skipper Yashasvi Jaiswal started off the block really quickly and added 75 runs for the first wicket before Jaiswal was dismissed on 43 off 23 balls. The teen prodigy took over the next seven overs as RR smashed 105 runs in next 45 balls before Sooryavanshi was dismissed on 93 of 38 balls. Lhuan-dre Pretorius (7) could not bat as well as other RR batters but Dhruv Jurel (53 not out off 38) and Donovan Ferreira (16 not out off 10) took RR home in 19.1 overs. LSG batters do their part Batting first in Jaipur, LSG openers Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis added 109 runs for the first wicket in just 8.2 overs before Inglis was dismissed on 29-ball 60. Marsh kept going afterwards, adding 42 runs with Nicholas Pooran (16) for the second wicket and 64 runs for the third wicket with skipper Rishabh Pant (35 off 23). Marsh was eventually dismissed on the penultimate all of the innings on 96 off 57 balls as LSG finished at 220/5 in 20 overs.

<p>Rajasthan Royals inched closer to a playoff spot with seven-wicket win over LSG in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 19) in Jaipur. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 38-ball 93 helped RR reach 221-run target in 19.1 overs.</p>

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<p>The Dallas Mavericks are "parting ways" with head coach Jason Kidd in a decision agreed by both parties, the NBA team said Tuesday.</p><p>"The Dallas Mavericks announced today that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd," an article posted on the team's website said. "The organization will immediately begin a comprehensive search for its next head coach."</p><p><strong>Also Watch</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/neymar-reaction-brazil-fifa-world-cup-squad-call-up-announcement-head-coach-carlo-ancelotti-raphinha-1779206035277">‘We did it, dad’: How FIFA World Cup call-up made Neymar emotional</a></p><p>Kidd has been at the helm in Dallas for five seasons, reaching the Western Conference finals in 2022 and the NBA Finals in 2024 under his guidance.</p><p>But a 26-56 campaign, in the Mavs' first full season since they stunningly traded Slovenian star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025, spelled the end of his tenure.</p><p>Kidd, who won a title as a player with the Mavericks, said in April he was "not part of the process" that sent Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round draft pick.</p><p>Nico Harrison, who engineered the trade as Mavericks general manager, was fired in November.</p><p>The aftermath of the trade -- hugely unpopular with Mavericks fans -- was disastrous as Davis suffered an adductor muscle strain in his first game with the team and star guard Kyrie Irving then tore his left anterior cruciate ligament.</p><p>The two barely played together before Davis was traded to Washington in February.</p><p>The Mavs did get a glimpse of a brighter future with 19-year-old Cooper Flagg's Rookie of the Year campaign.</p><p>"As we evaluate the future of our basketball program, we believe this is the right moment for a new direction for our team," Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said.</p><p>"We have high expectations for this franchise and a responsibility to build a basketball organization capable of sustained championship contention.</p><p>"We will conduct a thorough, disciplined search for our next head coach and continue to evaluate our entire basketball operations staff to ensure we compete at the standard Mavs fans expect and deserve."</p>

Kidd has been at the helm in Dallas for five seasons, reaching the Western Conference finals in 2022 and the NBA Finals in 2024 under his guidance.

The Dallas Mavericks are "parting ways" with head coach Jason Kidd in a decision agreed by both parties, the NBA team said Tuesday. "The Dallas Mavericks announced today that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd," an article posted on the team's website said. "The organization will immediately begin a comprehensive search for its next head coach." Also Watch - ‘We did it, dad’: How FIFA World Cup call-up made Neymar emotional Kidd has been at the helm in Dallas for five seasons, reaching the Western Conference finals in 2022 and the NBA Finals in 2024 under his guidance. But a 26-56 campaign, in the Mavs' first full season since they stunningly traded Slovenian star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025, spelled the end of his tenure. Kidd, who won a title as a player with the Mavericks, said in April he was "not part of the process" that sent Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round draft pick. Nico Harrison, who engineered the trade as Mavericks general manager, was fired in November. The aftermath of the trade -- hugely unpopular with Mavericks fans -- was disastrous as Davis suffered an adductor muscle strain in his first game with the team and star guard Kyrie Irving then tore his left anterior cruciate ligament. The two barely played together before Davis was traded to Washington in February. The Mavs did get a glimpse of a brighter future with 19-year-old Cooper Flagg's Rookie of the Year campaign. "As we evaluate the future of our basketball program, we believe this is the right moment for a new direction for our team," Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said. "We have high expectations for this franchise and a responsibility to build a basketball organization capable of sustained championship contention. "We will conduct a thorough, disciplined search for our next head coach and continue to evaluate our entire basketball operations staff to ensure we compete at the standard Mavs fans expect and deserve."

<p>Kidd has been at the helm in Dallas for five seasons, reaching the Western Conference finals in 2022 and the NBA Finals in 2024 under his guidance.</p>

Dallas Mavericks part ways with head coach Jason Kidd in mutual agreement

<p>Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday (May 19), ending a 22-year wait for the title after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth. Pep Guardiola’s side needed a victory on the south coast to keep the title race alive, but despite a late strike from Erling Haaland, City failed to secure all three points. The result confirmed Arsenal as league champions after years of near misses under manager Mikel Arteta. After finishing runners-up in each of the previous three seasons, the Gunners finally secured the Premier League crown and ended a six-year wait for major silverware.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Arsenal had moved within touching distance of the title on Monday with a narrow 1-0 win over already relegated Burnley FC, opening a five-point gap over Manchester City. Arsenal, who have led the Premier League title race for much of the season, responded strongly after last month’s defeat to Manchester City by winning four consecutive league matches without conceding a goal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rr-vs-lsg-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-93-runs-58-balls-carnage-puts-rajasthan-royals-one-step-closer-to-ipl-2026-playoff-spot-1779213487681"><strong>RR vs LSG: Sooryavanshi's carnage puts RR one step closer to IPL 2026 playoff spot</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>City, meanwhile, entered Monday’s clash under intense scrutiny following widespread reports that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club at the end of the season after a decade in charge. Just 48 hours earlier, Guardiola had guided City to a domestic cup double after defeating Chelsea FC in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, securing the 20th trophy of his remarkable tenure. However, Guardiola will not add another Premier League title to his collection of six league crowns, with Sunday’s home match against Aston Villa FC at the Etihad Stadium expected to be his final game in charge.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before the Bournemouth clash, Guardiola admitted fatigue could affect his side against a highly motivated AFC Bournemouth team still chasing a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. As things stand, Bournemouth are set to qualify for the UEFA Europa League after guaranteeing at least a seventh-place finish. A sixth-place finish could still secure Champions League football if Aston Villa finish fifth and win Wednesday’s Europa League final.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Manchester City supporters at the Vitality Stadium chanted “One more year, Guardiola” early in the match as they attempted to persuade the decorated coach to stay for the final year of his contract. However, if the travelling Manchester City supporters expected the players to deliver a memorable farewell performance for manager Pep Guardiola, they were ultimately left disappointed by the result.</p>

Arsenal clinched the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Bournemouth handed Mikel Arteta’s side the crown

Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday (May 19), ending a 22-year wait for the title after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth. Pep Guardiola’s side needed a victory on the south coast to keep the title race alive, but despite a late strike from Erling Haaland, City failed to secure all three points. The result confirmed Arsenal as league champions after years of near misses under manager Mikel Arteta. After finishing runners-up in each of the previous three seasons, the Gunners finally secured the Premier League crown and ended a six-year wait for major silverware. Arsenal had moved within touching distance of the title on Monday with a narrow 1-0 win over already relegated Burnley FC, opening a five-point gap over Manchester City. Arsenal, who have led the Premier League title race for much of the season, responded strongly after last month’s defeat to Manchester City by winning four consecutive league matches without conceding a goal. Also Read: RR vs LSG: Sooryavanshi's carnage puts RR one step closer to IPL 2026 playoff spot City, meanwhile, entered Monday’s clash under intense scrutiny following widespread reports that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club at the end of the season after a decade in charge. Just 48 hours earlier, Guardiola had guided City to a domestic cup double after defeating Chelsea FC in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, securing the 20th trophy of his remarkable tenure. However, Guardiola will not add another Premier League title to his collection of six league crowns, with Sunday’s home match against Aston Villa FC at the Etihad Stadium expected to be his final game in charge. Before the Bournemouth clash, Guardiola admitted fatigue could affect his side against a highly motivated AFC Bournemouth team still chasing a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. As things stand, Bournemouth are set to qualify for the UEFA Europa League after guaranteeing at least a seventh-place finish. A sixth-place finish could still secure Champions League football if Aston Villa finish fifth and win Wednesday’s Europa League final. Manchester City supporters at the Vitality Stadium chanted “One more year, Guardiola” early in the match as they attempted to persuade the decorated coach to stay for the final year of his contract. However, if the travelling Manchester City supporters expected the players to deliver a memorable farewell performance for manager Pep Guardiola, they were ultimately left disappointed by the result.

<p>Arsenal won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City drew 1-1 against Bournemouth</p>

Premier League: Arsenal crowned champions after 22 years as Manchester City draw against AFC Bournemouth

<p>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi brought his A-game on the day his team needed him the most and helped them inch one step closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs. Chasing 221 against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the Rajasthan Royals completed the target with five wickets and as many balls remaining, jumping to the fourth spot on the points table with 14 points from 13 matches. Sooryavanshi smashed a match-winning 93 off just 38 balls, including 10 sixes, with Dhruv Jurel scoring an unbeaten and impressive 53 to see his team home.</p>

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<p>The Royals won the toss and elected to field first, with Yashasvi Jaiswal captaining his IPL franchise for the first time. Regular captain Riyan Parag missed the game due to an injury, while the hosts were also without ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/it-was-gruesome-there-was-nothing-left-in-tank-virat-kohli-on-leaving-test-captaincy-rift-with-sourav-ganguly-most-successful-india-test-captain-1779203786382"><strong>'It was gruesome, there was nothing left in tank': Virat Kohli on leaving Test captaincy</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>LSG openers, Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis, began brilliantly, with the pair adding 104 for the first wicket inside nine overs. Nicholas Pooran and Marsh added 42 for the second wicket before captain Rishabh Pant joined the lanky Aussie in the middle, continuing the carnage. Three wickets in the last over did a wonderful job for the Royals, as LSG lost Pant (35), Marsh (96) and Ayush Badoni (0), restricting the visitors to 220 for five.</p><h3>Vaibhav’s day out in Jaipur</h3><p>Winless at their home venue this season, the Royals needed to turn the tables around quickly and did it in style. With Jaiswal and Vaibhav at the top, RR guaranteed a blistering start, and neither disappointed. The pair stitched a 75-run stand for the first wicket before Akash Singh accounted for the stand-in captain on 43.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>It was then that Vaibhav decided to open his arms and take the attack to the opposition. Alongside Jurel, the left-handed prodigy broke LSG’s momentum with monster overs, including smashing 29 off Mayank Yadav’s third. Jurel wasn’t going to sit silent and joined the Orange Cap holder in putting LSG’s backs against the wall.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>They almost put RR closer to the winning position, but lost Sooryavanshi on 93 to Mohsin Khan. Another quick wicket slowed RR’s pace, but Jurel and Donovan Ferreira rescued them and helped them complete the run chase.</p>

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 93 off 38 balls powers Rajasthan Royals to a seven-wicket win over LSG, pushing RR closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi brought his A-game on the day his team needed him the most and helped them inch one step closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs. Chasing 221 against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the Rajasthan Royals completed the target with five wickets and as many balls remaining, jumping to the fourth spot on the points table with 14 points from 13 matches. Sooryavanshi smashed a match-winning 93 off just 38 balls, including 10 sixes, with Dhruv Jurel scoring an unbeaten and impressive 53 to see his team home.

<p>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 93 off 38 balls powers Rajasthan Royals to a seven-wicket win over LSG, pushing RR closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs.</p>

RR vs LSG: Sooryavanshi's carnage puts RR one step closer to IPL 2026 playoff spot

<p>Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing on Tuesday (May 19) that he is withdrawing as he recovers from a wrist injury.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"My recovery is going well and I'm feeling much better, but unfortunately I'm still not ready to play, I am obliged to withdraw from both Queen's and Wimbledon," said Spaniard Alcaraz, who lost to Jannik Sinner in last year's final in the All England Club. “These are two really special tournaments for me and I'll miss them a lot. We'll keep working to come back as soon as possible.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Mi recuperación va por buen camino y me siento mucho mejor, pero desgraciadamente aún no estoy listo para poder jugar y por eso tengo que renunciar a la gira de hierba en Queen’s y Wimbledon. Son dos torneos realmente especiales para mí y los echaré mucho de menos. Seguimos… <a href="https://t.co/6IL0APkv5G">pic.twitter.com/6IL0APkv5G</a></p>&mdash; Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) <a href="https://twitter.com/carlosalcaraz/status/2056747873266540789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Alcaraz sustained the injury during the first round of the Barcelona Open last month and subsequently pulled out of tournaments in Madrid and Rome and then Roland Garros, where he is the reigning two-time champion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/neymar-reaction-brazil-fifa-world-cup-squad-call-up-announcement-head-coach-carlo-ancelotti-raphinha-1779206035277"><strong>‘We did it, dad’: How FIFA World Cup call-up left Neymar emotional and ecstatic – WATCH</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The world number two became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam in January with his triumph at the Australian Open. The 23-year-old holds a 22-3 record this season and also won a title in Doha.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Wimbledon will be only the third Grand Slam that Alcaraz has missed since making his main draw debut at the 2021 Australian Open. The Spaniard withdrew from the 2023 edition in Melbourne with a hamstring injury.</p><h3>Sinner rivalry</h3><p>Alcaraz's wrist injury has stopped him continuing his exciting rivalry with Italian world number one Sinner, 24, who is firm favourite to triumph in Paris and London. He lost top spot following his defeat by Sinner in the Monte Carlo Masters final on April 12. The seven-time Grand Slam winner triumphed at Roland Garros in 2024 and 2025. He saved three championship points against Sinner last year in the longest French Open final in history.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Italian, who has never won the French Open, may be able to capitalise on Alcaraz's absence. This year's tournament runs from May 24 to June 7.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Alcaraz won his first Wimbledon trophy in 2023, defeating seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in the final and successfully defended his title against the Serb the following year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This year's Wimbledon championship runs from June 29 to July 12.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"It's sad news for all of us, me being a competitor you want to play against the best players in the world and he's definitely the best player on this surface," Sinner had said after Alcaraz's withdrawal from the French Open. "Being that young, like he is and like I am, we need to look at our bodies first before worse things (happen)."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Last month, Alcaraz insisted that he would not risk a premature return.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I'd rather come back maybe a bit later, but in great shape, than come back quickly and risk making this injury worse," he explained. "I have a long career ahead of me, so I'm not afraid to miss what I have to miss in order to recover as well as possible."</p>

Heartbreak for Carlos Alcaraz. The two-time champion has officially withdrawn from both Queen's and Wimbledon 2026 as he battles a lingering wrist injury.

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing on Tuesday (May 19) that he is withdrawing as he recovers from a wrist injury. "My recovery is going well and I'm feeling much better, but unfortunately I'm still not ready to play, I am obliged to withdraw from both Queen's and Wimbledon," said Spaniard Alcaraz, who lost to Jannik Sinner in last year's final in the All England Club. “These are two really special tournaments for me and I'll miss them a lot. We'll keep working to come back as soon as possible.”

<p>Heartbreak for Carlos Alcaraz. The two-time champion has officially withdrawn from both Queen's and Wimbledon 2026 as he battles a lingering wrist injury.</p>

Tennis: Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury

<p>Neymar is going to the FIFA World Cup. The Brazilian superstar, who was earlier unlikely to make it to North America for the year’s greatest spectacle due to his fitness struggles, dramatically made Brazil’s final 26-man squad. The 34-year-old will feature in his fourth football World Cup staged across the US, Canada and Mexico.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, putting all speculations to rest, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti kept faith in Brazil’s wonder boy and picked him in a public announcement late on Monday (May 18). Brazil's talisman broke down in tears upon getting a shock World Cup call-up.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/last-dance-at-41-cristiano-ronaldo-leads-portugal-fifa-world-cup-2026-squad-see-full-team-list-1779195346677"><strong>Last Dance: Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal’s World Cup 2026 squad; see full team list</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>“He has improved his fitness,” Ancelotti said to reporters in Rio de Janeiro.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"He will be an important player in this World Cup. We chose Neymar not because we think he'll be a good substitute. We chose Neymar because we believe he can help the team, whether it's for one minute, five minutes, 90 minutes, or even taking a penalty," the head coach added.</p><h2>An Emotional Reaction!</h2><p>In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Neymar, who now features for Santos in the Brazilian Serie A, was surrounded by his loved ones during the live squad announcement. Soon after Ancelotti announced his name as part of the final squad, he broke down into tears, with his friends and family members getting emotional and jumping into ecstasy at the same time.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Super happy, Neymar called up his father and said, ‘We did it, Dad, we did it. We made it, Dad, we made it.’ Not only that, but Neymar also video-called his Brazilian teammate and fellow winger, Raphinha, saying, ‘We are together, Rapha…we are gonna win this.’</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WATCH VIDEO -</strong></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🥺🇧🇷 The moment when Neymar Jr got called up by Carlo Ancelotti…<a href="https://twitter.com/neymarjr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@neymarjr</a> 🎥 <a href="https://t.co/xFIxeMh4nw">pic.twitter.com/xFIxeMh4nw</a></p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2056727759980741099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Neymar calling up Raphinha -</strong></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🥺🇧🇷 Raphinha videocalled Neymar Jr who was in tears after being called up for the World Cup.<br><br>“We’re together, Rapha… we are gonna 𝐖𝐈𝐍 this!” 🏆<br><br>🎥 Neymar Jr channel on YouTube <a href="https://t.co/zzoa0wkA1A">pic.twitter.com/zzoa0wkA1A</a></p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2056735866630918324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Meanwhile, this is the first time that Ancelotti called up Neymar to the national side since taking over the job in May 2025. Neymar has scored 79 goals for Brazil.</p><h3>Here is Brazil's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad –</h3><p><strong>Goalkeepers:</strong> Alisson, Ederson, Weverton<br> </p><p><strong>Defenders:</strong> Alex Sandro, Danilo, Léo Pereira, Bremer, Ibáñez, Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos<br> </p><p><strong>Midfielders:</strong> Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Danilo, Fabinho, Lucas Paquetá<br> </p><p><strong>Forwards:</strong> Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, Matheus Cunha, Raphinha, Vinícius Júnior, Luiz Henrique, Neymar, Rayan</p>

"We did it, Dad!" Watch the emotional moment Santos star Neymar breaks down in tears after Carlo Ancelotti names him in Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.

Neymar is going to the FIFA World Cup. The Brazilian superstar, who was earlier unlikely to make it to North America for the year’s greatest spectacle due to his fitness struggles, dramatically made Brazil’s final 26-man squad. The 34-year-old will feature in his fourth football World Cup staged across the US, Canada and Mexico. However, putting all speculations to rest, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti kept faith in Brazil’s wonder boy and picked him in a public announcement late on Monday (May 18). Brazil's talisman broke down in tears upon getting a shock World Cup call-up. Also read | Last Dance: Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal’s World Cup 2026 squad; see full team list “He has improved his fitness,” Ancelotti said to reporters in Rio de Janeiro. "He will be an important player in this World Cup. We chose Neymar not because we think he'll be a good substitute. We chose Neymar because we believe he can help the team, whether it's for one minute, five minutes, 90 minutes, or even taking a penalty," the head coach added. An Emotional Reaction! In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Neymar, who now features for Santos in the Brazilian Serie A, was surrounded by his loved ones during the live squad announcement. Soon after Ancelotti announced his name as part of the final squad, he broke down into tears, with his friends and family members getting emotional and jumping into ecstasy at the same time. Super happy, Neymar called up his father and said, ‘We did it, Dad, we did it. We made it, Dad, we made it.’ Not only that, but Neymar also video-called his Brazilian teammate and fellow winger, Raphinha, saying, ‘We are together, Rapha…we are gonna win this.’ WATCH VIDEO -

<p>"We did it, Dad!" Watch the emotional moment Santos star Neymar breaks down in tears after Carlo Ancelotti names him in Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.</p>

‘We did it, dad’: How FIFA World Cup call-up left Neymar emotional and ecstatic – WATCH

<p>Virat Kohli is India’s most successful Test captain, having won 40 out of 68 Tests he led the country in. The historic Test series win in Australia was the highlight of his decorated Test captaincy tenure, which lasted over seven years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Since taking over the Test captaincy from MS Dhoni in December 2014, Kohli and then head coach Ravi Shastri’s partnership transformed India into an unbeatable Test side. However, as all good things come to an end, so did Kohli’s run as the Indian Test captain, but what led to that, the cricket giant revealed in his latest conversations.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Kohli relinquished his white-ball captaincy midway through the 2021 season, while announcing his decision to step aside as a leader in Tests after a series loss to South Africa in January 2022. His social media post (on leaving Test captaincy) broke the internet, with the BCCI replacing him with Rohit Sharma as an all-format captain. Although all kinds of rumours, including a tiff with then BCCI President and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, made headlines, years later, the champion batter has opened up about the profound burnout he experienced behind the scenes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bbl-heads-to-chennai-for-season-opener-in-december-2026-in-historic-first-cricket-australia-green-signal-tnca-bcci-bbl-2026-december-1779201671358"><strong>BBL heads to Chennai for season opener in December 2026 in historic first</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab’s Indian Sports Summit on Tuesday (May 19), Kohli said captaining India across formats and expectations to deliver each time, with the bat and leadership, consumed him completely, while leaving him with no option to free himself from such responsibilities.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“I ended up being in a place where I became the focal point of our batting unit. And then I became the focal point of leadership. I didn’t realise how much of a load both those things will present in my daily life, to be honest.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“But because I was so driven and motivated to just make sure that Indian cricket stays on top, I didn’t really pay attention to it. And that’s precisely why by the time I left captaincy, I was completely spent. Like there was nothing left in the tank to give. And I was completely consumed by it. So, yes, it was gruesome,” Kohli said.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“It was difficult to manage expectations of, okay, if you win, you don’t score runs, then you’re asked about your performances. And if you perform and you don’t win, you’re asked about the results. So I was always juggling between the two and trying to manage as best as I could,” he continued.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Kohli has since retired from the T20Is (2024) and Tests (2025), and only features in the 50-over format for India. Elsewhere, he plies his trade in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).<br>Currently, his IPL team is among the three sides already qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs.</p>

"There was nothing left in the tank." Virat Kohli makes an emotional, raw revelation about the "gruesome" mental toll that led him to quit India's Test captaincy.

Virat Kohli is India’s most successful Test captain, having won 40 out of 68 Tests he led the country in. The historic Test series win in Australia was the highlight of his decorated Test captaincy tenure, which lasted over seven years. Since taking over the Test captaincy from MS Dhoni in December 2014, Kohli and then head coach Ravi Shastri’s partnership transformed India into an unbeatable Test side. However, as all good things come to an end, so did Kohli’s run as the Indian Test captain, but what led to that, the cricket giant revealed in his latest conversations. Kohli relinquished his white-ball captaincy midway through the 2021 season, while announcing his decision to step aside as a leader in Tests after a series loss to South Africa in January 2022. His social media post (on leaving Test captaincy) broke the internet, with the BCCI replacing him with Rohit Sharma as an all-format captain. Although all kinds of rumours, including a tiff with then BCCI President and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, made headlines, years later, the champion batter has opened up about the profound burnout he experienced behind the scenes. Also read | BBL heads to Chennai for season opener in December 2026 in historic first Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab’s Indian Sports Summit on Tuesday (May 19), Kohli said captaining India across formats and expectations to deliver each time, with the bat and leadership, consumed him completely, while leaving him with no option to free himself from such responsibilities. “I ended up being in a place where I became the focal point of our batting unit. And then I became the focal point of leadership. I didn’t realise how much of a load both those things will present in my daily life, to be honest. “But because I was so driven and motivated to just make sure that Indian cricket stays on top, I didn’t really pay attention to it. And that’s precisely why by the time I left captaincy, I was completely spent. Like there was nothing left in the tank to give. And I was completely consumed by it. So, yes, it was gruesome,” Kohli said. “It was difficult to manage expectations of, okay, if you win, you don’t score runs, then you’re asked about your performances. And if you perform and you don’t win, you’re asked about the results. So I was always juggling between the two and trying to manage as best as I could,” he continued. Meanwhile, Kohli has since retired from the T20Is (2024) and Tests (2025), and only features in the 50-over format for India. Elsewhere, he plies his trade in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Currently, his IPL team is among the three sides already qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs.

<p>"There was nothing left in the tank." Virat Kohli makes an emotional, raw revelation about the "gruesome" mental toll that led him to quit India's Test captaincy.</p>

'It was gruesome, there was nothing left in tank': Virat Kohli on leaving Test captaincy

<p>The Big Bash League (BBL) will have its 2026 season opener played in December at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the home venue for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL, in a historic first. Cricket Australia (CA) is said to have received positive feedback from the state board (TNCA) and the BCCI to play the first game of BBL 16 at Chepauk in India.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Monday (May 18), a five-member CA delegation attended CSK’s last home game of the season against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for a venue recce. The latest reports claim that they are working closely with the Australian government to materialise this deal. The BCCI president, Mithun Manas, was also present at the venue during the game. Reports suggest some final discussions are pending at the top level before locking this.</p><h3>Logistical and Weather Hurdles</h3><p>Hosting just one game thousands of miles away comes with its own set of challenges. Distance, tiredness and preparation time are significant ones. There is no direct flight from Australia to Chennai, and all players and staff members involved would have to take connecting flights for this proposed idea. While it takes around 11 to 12 hours from Melbourne to Delhi and Sydney to Bengaluru, the connecting flight (to reach Chennai) would take around 13 hours one way.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/has-ms-dhoni-retired-from-ipl-thala-takes-lap-of-honour-in-csk-s-last-home-game-of-ipl-2026-1779168752883"><strong>One last time? MS Dhoni's 'lap of honour' in CSK's last home game of IPL 2026 sparks retirement buzz - WATCH</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>The players, however, would need recovery time upon returning before their next scheduled game.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Chennai is also prone to flooding during December due to the wet season.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Whether the BBL 16 opener will be played in the daytime remains to be seen, as day games are better for the Australian audience back home. While afternoon games (in India) are telecast at around 8 PM AEST, the evening games (8 PM IST start) usually start at midnight Down Under.</p><h3>Interested Teams</h3><p>While Cricket Australia is yet to announce this season’s schedule, a few of the BBL teams, including the Sydney Thunder and the two Melbourne clubs (Stars and Renegades), are among those interested in travelling to Chennai for the season opener next edition.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>In that case, Chennai would be ‘home’ to one of the two participating teams, reducing their home matches (back home) to six.</p>

History in the making! Cricket Australia gets the green light from the BCCI to host the historic BBL 16 season opener at Chennai's iconic Chepauk this December.

The Big Bash League (BBL) will have its 2026 season opener played in December at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the home venue for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL, in a historic first. Cricket Australia (CA) is said to have received positive feedback from the state board (TNCA) and the BCCI to play the first game of BBL 16 at Chepauk in India. On Monday (May 18), a five-member CA delegation attended CSK’s last home game of the season against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for a venue recce. The latest reports claim that they are working closely with the Australian government to materialise this deal. The BCCI president, Mithun Manas, was also present at the venue during the game. Reports suggest some final discussions are pending at the top level before locking this. Logistical and Weather Hurdles Hosting just one game thousands of miles away comes with its own set of challenges. Distance, tiredness and preparation time are significant ones. There is no direct flight from Australia to Chennai, and all players and staff members involved would have to take connecting flights for this proposed idea. While it takes around 11 to 12 hours from Melbourne to Delhi and Sydney to Bengaluru, the connecting flight (to reach Chennai) would take around 13 hours one way. Also read | One last time? MS Dhoni's 'lap of honour' in CSK's last home game of IPL 2026 sparks retirement buzz - WATCH The players, however, would need recovery time upon returning before their next scheduled game. Meanwhile, Chennai is also prone to flooding during December due to the wet season. Whether the BBL 16 opener will be played in the daytime remains to be seen, as day games are better for the Australian audience back home. While afternoon games (in India) are telecast at around 8 PM AEST, the evening games (8 PM IST start) usually start at midnight Down Under. Interested Teams While Cricket Australia is yet to announce this season’s schedule, a few of the BBL teams, including the Sydney Thunder and the two Melbourne clubs (Stars and Renegades), are among those interested in travelling to Chennai for the season opener next edition. In that case, Chennai would be ‘home’ to one of the two participating teams, reducing their home matches (back home) to six.

<p>History in the making! Cricket Australia gets the green light from the BCCI to host the historic BBL 16 season opener at Chennai's iconic Chepauk this December.</p>

BBL heads to Chennai for season opener in December 2026 in historic first

<p>World-class forward and Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country in his sixth FIFA World Cup in North America after head coach Roberto Martinez named the 41-year-old in his final squad announced on Tuesday (May 19). The European winner with Portugal in 2016, Ronaldo, who is yet to put his hands on perhaps the most coveted sporting crown worldwide, is the all-time leading goal scorer in international football with 143 goals and counting for his country.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨🇵🇹 OFFICIAL: Portugal final World Cup squad has been released by Roberto Martínez. <a href="https://t.co/IpHYs5m2zr">pic.twitter.com/IpHYs5m2zr</a></p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2056709556428845157?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The former Manchester United and Real Madrid superstar could also come face-to-face with his old rival and defending world champion, Lionel Messi, during the 48-team tournament held across the US, Canada and Mexico. Meanwhile, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner avoided a three-match ban despite being sent off for elbowing during Portugal’s last qualifying match against the Republic of Ireland.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/end-of-an-era-is-pep-guardiola-leaving-man-city-after-ongoing-premier-league-season-1779179516600"><strong>Pep Guardiola is leaving Man City after ongoing Premier League season - Report</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Spanish coach Martinez selected a 27-man squad with no major surprises, including Ronaldo's Al-Nassr team-mate Joao Felix. Paris Saint-Germain stars Vitinha, Joao Neves, Nuno Mendes and Goncalo Ramos are also included, along with Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes and a contingent from Manchester City, including Bernardo Silva.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>In the run-up to the tournament, Portugal will face Chile and Nigeria in friendlies before their World Cup campaign begins against DR Congo on June 17.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Portugal will also face Uzbekistan and Colombia in Group K on June 23 and 27, respectively.</p><h3>Portugal 27-man FIFA World Cup squad list -</h3><p><strong>Goalkeepers:</strong> Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Silva, Ricardo Velho<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Defenders:</strong> Diogo Dalot, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Nelson Semedo, Joao Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Goncalo Inacio, Renato Veiga, Tomas Araujo<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Midfielders:</strong> Ruben Neves, Samu Costa, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Attackers: </strong>Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix, Francisco Trincão, Francisco Conceição, Pedro Neto, Rafael Leão, Gonçalo Guedes, Gonçalo Ramos</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>(With inputs from AFP)</i></p>

Cristiano Ronaldo makes history! At 41, the legend is named in Roberto Martínez's 27-man Portugal squad for a record 6th FIFA World Cup. Read the full list.

World-class forward and Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country in his sixth FIFA World Cup in North America after head coach Roberto Martinez named the 41-year-old in his final squad announced on Tuesday (May 19). The European winner with Portugal in 2016, Ronaldo, who is yet to put his hands on perhaps the most coveted sporting crown worldwide, is the all-time leading goal scorer in international football with 143 goals and counting for his country.

<p>Cristiano Ronaldo makes history! At 41, the legend is named in Roberto Martínez's 27-man Portugal squad for a record 6th FIFA World Cup. Read the full list.</p>

Last Dance: Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal’s World Cup 2026 squad; see full team list

<p>Pakistan batting mainstay and gloveman, Mohammad Rizwan, was involved in a heated exchange with senior Bangladeshi campaigner Litton Das on day four of the ongoing second Test in Sylhet. On the fifth ball of the 72nd over, when Rizwan complained about the movement in front of the sightscreen, Das, keeping wickets, interfered and asked Rizwan about the problem. As Rizwan began explaining, the discussion turned into a heated exchange, with the on-field umpires intervening immediately. Even though they succeeded in ending that verbal throwdown, Das' fellow Bangladeshi players began trolling Rizwan after the over, taunting him with a dialogue from a Bollywood movie.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Batting on an unbeaten 53, with his ODI captain, Salman Ali Agha, at the other end, also batting closer to his fifty (46), Rizwan and Das were back taking shots at each other, with the conversation turning ugly seconds later.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-loses-odi-spot-test-vice-captaincy-as-bcci-picks-india-squad-for-afghanistan-series-ind-vs-afg-2026-team-announcement-1779190803615"><strong>Axed! Rishabh Pant loses ODI spot, Test vice-captaincy as BCCI picks India squad for Afghanistan series</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>In a dramatic turn of events, Das wasn’t amused with Rizwan’s ploy of halting play or breaking Bangladesh’s momentum. Upon asking what the matter was and receiving, ‘See, someone is standing there (in front of the sightscreen)’ as an answer, Das taunted, saying, ‘Now that he has scored a fifty, he will start with his overacting.’</p><h3>WATCH VIDEO –</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">On-field exchange between Mohammad Rizwan and Liton Das during the match:<br><br>The incident occurred when Rizwan raised a concern regarding the sight screen. Liton Das intervened, leading to a brief verbal exchange between the two players.<br><br>What was said:<br>- Liton Das: “What are you… <a href="https://t.co/BfJQWqMMLa">pic.twitter.com/BfJQWqMMLa</a></p>&mdash; Haral (@FakharHaral) <a href="https://twitter.com/FakharHaral/status/2056700730862624826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Meanwhile, Rizwan immediately walked towards the square leg umpire, who rushed to the spot to defuse the situation. Firstly, he calmed Rizwan down over his reaction, and then went to Das, asking him to maintain composure and resume the match proceedings.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>After the over, Bangladeshi fielders standing closer to Rizwan began taunting him for his antics, calling out his overacting, something he is famously known for, saying, ‘he should be deducted fifty rupees for his overacting,’ referring to a dialogue from the comedy Bollywood movie ‘Welcome.’</p><h3>Here is the clip -</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bangladesh players are saying to Rizwan <br>&quot; Hum es over acting ka fifty pesy katain gaay &quot; 😄😄😄<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvBAN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BANvPAK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BANvPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BabarAzam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BabarAzam</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZW0ZkuDGQY">pic.twitter.com/ZW0ZkuDGQY</a></p>&mdash; Fourth Umpire (@UmpireFourth) <a href="https://twitter.com/UmpireFourth/status/2056685915825754390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Meanwhile, Rizwan stands between Bangladesh and a historic series whitewash of Pakistan at home, with the visitors needing 121 runs with just three wickets remaining. Chasing 437, Pakistan’s scorecard at stumps on day four reads 316/7, with Rizwan (75*) and spinner Sajid Khan (8*) at the crease.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Bangladesh won the first Test in Dhaka by 104 runs, inflicting a 104-run beating on Pakistan for the first time in their cricket history.</p>

High drama in Sylhet! Watch Litton Das and Bangladesh players brutally troll Mohammad Rizwan for "overacting" during a heated Day 4 exchange.

Pakistan batting mainstay and gloveman, Mohammad Rizwan, was involved in a heated exchange with senior Bangladeshi campaigner Litton Das on day four of the ongoing second Test in Sylhet. On the fifth ball of the 72nd over, when Rizwan complained about the movement in front of the sightscreen, Das, keeping wickets, interfered and asked Rizwan about the problem. As Rizwan began explaining, the discussion turned into a heated exchange, with the on-field umpires intervening immediately. Even though they succeeded in ending that verbal throwdown, Das' fellow Bangladeshi players began trolling Rizwan after the over, taunting him with a dialogue from a Bollywood movie. Batting on an unbeaten 53, with his ODI captain, Salman Ali Agha, at the other end, also batting closer to his fifty (46), Rizwan and Das were back taking shots at each other, with the conversation turning ugly seconds later. Also read | Axed! Rishabh Pant loses ODI spot, Test vice-captaincy as BCCI picks India squad for Afghanistan series In a dramatic turn of events, Das wasn’t amused with Rizwan’s ploy of halting play or breaking Bangladesh’s momentum. Upon asking what the matter was and receiving, ‘See, someone is standing there (in front of the sightscreen)’ as an answer, Das taunted, saying, ‘Now that he has scored a fifty, he will start with his overacting.’ WATCH VIDEO –

<p>High drama in Sylhet! Watch Litton Das and Bangladesh players brutally troll Mohammad Rizwan for "overacting" during a heated Day 4 exchange.</p>

‘Cut 50 for overacting’: Bangladesh players troll Rizwan after his heated exchange with Litton Das – WATCH

<p>IPL’s most expensive player and former Test vice-captain, Rishabh Pant, suffered the heaviest blow in the latest India squad announcement for the forthcoming Afghanistan series. Not only did he lose his One-Day spot to in-form Ishan Kishan, but he also lost his Test vice-captaincy to KL Rahul, with the BCCI announcing two squads on Tuesday (May 19) evening.</p><h3>India Test squad vs Afghanistan</h3><p>Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vc), Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, Dhruv Jurel</p><h3>India ODI squad vs Afghanistan</h3><p>Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 News 🚨<br><br>Presenting <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a>&#39;s squads for the <a href="https://twitter.com/IDFCFIRSTBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IDFCFIRSTBank</a> Test match and the 3️⃣-match ODI series against Afghanistan in June 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvAFG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvAFG</a> <a href="https://t.co/hFiABALLld">pic.twitter.com/hFiABALLld</a></p>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/2056693054799765814?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>While batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are back donning the One-Day colours, seamers Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar, alongside spinner Harsh Dubey, have earned their maiden ODI call-ups. Gurnoor and Dubey have also been included in the 15-man Test squad, with fellow slow left-arm orthodox Manav Suthar also earning his debut India Test call-up.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/has-ms-dhoni-retired-from-ipl-thala-takes-lap-of-honour-in-csk-s-last-home-game-of-ipl-2026-1779168752883"><strong>One last time? MS Dhoni's 'lap of honour' in CSK's last home game of IPL 2026 sparks retirement buzz - WATCH</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Ace quick Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for India’s first international series since losing to South Africa (0-2) at home in November last year.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Barring Bumrah, the other notable omissions include the left-arm all-rounder pair of Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel and pacer Akash Deep, who continues to recover from an injury. Of those who featured when India last played an ODI series (against NZ in Jan 2026), seamers Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana, all-rounder Ayush Badoni and keeper Dhruv Jurel have all missed the cut for the three One-Dayers against Afghanistan. Jadeja and Rana are also recovering from respective injuries.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>On the other hand, Kishan and Hardik Pandya have returned to the ODI setup, with Shreyas Iyer continuing in his role as Gill’s deputy in the 50-over format.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Among the batters, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is dropped from the ODI squad, with domestic giant Devdutt Padikkal returning to the Test side.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>India will host Afghanistan for a one-off Test in New Chandigarh on June 6, with the three ODIs to follow on 14, 17 and 20.</p>

Rishabh Pant dropped from ODIs and loses Test vice-captaincy as BCCI names India squads for Afghanistan series. Bumrah rested; Kohli & Rohit return.

IPL’s most expensive player and former Test vice-captain, Rishabh Pant, suffered the heaviest blow in the latest India squad announcement for the forthcoming Afghanistan series. Not only did he lose his One-Day spot to in-form Ishan Kishan, but he also lost his Test vice-captaincy to KL Rahul, with the BCCI announcing two squads on Tuesday (May 19) evening. India Test squad vs Afghanistan Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vc), Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, Dhruv Jurel India ODI squad vs Afghanistan Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey

<p>Rishabh Pant dropped from ODIs and loses Test vice-captaincy as BCCI names India squads for Afghanistan series. Bumrah rested; Kohli &amp; Rohit return.</p>

Axed! Rishabh Pant loses ODI spot, Test vice-captaincy as BCCI picks India squad for Afghanistan series

<p>Manchester City have two more matches left in the ongoing Premier League season and are still in hunt of the title against table toppers Arsenal, but this isn't the biggest news of all. Everything, including Man City's chances to win the Premier League seventh time in last 10 years, has been overshadowed by the news of possible departure of Pep Guardiola from the Premier League team. Man City play Bournemouth in their second last game of the season and a loss or a draw will end their hopes for a seventh title in 10 years under Guardiola. Under him, Man City won four back-to-back PL titles from 2021 to 2024 - the first and only instance it the league.</p><h2>Is Guardiola really leaving Man City after ongoing Premier League season?</h2><p>If the reports are to be believed, Pep Guardiola is certain to leave Man City at the end of the ongoing Premier League season. ESPN has reported citing sources that Guardiola leaving is a done deal but Man City bosses are not saying anything to avoid distractions in the last two matches. Guardiola's contract is until 2027 but a break clause allows him to leave at the end of the season.</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/where-to-watch-fifa-world-cup-2026-in-india-live-football-fans-in-limbo-amid-broadcast-uncertainty-1779172973810">Where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in India live? Football fans in limbo amid broadcast uncertainty</a></p><p>Guardiola's former assistant at City and ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is the favorite to replace the 55-year-old at the Etihad stadium. Guardiola recently won his 20th trophy on Saturday (May 16), beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final.</p><h2>How many trophies did Guardiola win with Man City?</h2><p>Guardiola joined Man City in ahead of 2016-17 season and has won six Premier League trophies with the club during his stay. Under him, Man City won the Premier League consecutively in 2017/18 and 2018/19 season before winning a record four titles on the trot from 2020/21 to 2023/25 seasons.</p><p>Apart from his six PL titles, Man City also won Champions League in 2022/23 season, along with 3 FA Cups, 5 Carabao Cups, 3, FA Community Shields, and one each of UEFA Super Cup as well as FIFA World Cup.</p>

Under Guardiola, Man City won six Premier League titles including a record four back-to-back trophies from 2021 to 2024. His last game would be Man City vs Aston Villa Sunday (May 24) at home - Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City have two more matches left in the ongoing Premier League season and are still in hunt of the title against table toppers Arsenal, but this isn't the biggest news of all. Everything, including Man City's chances to win the Premier League seventh time in last 10 years, has been overshadowed by the news of possible departure of Pep Guardiola from the Premier League team. Man City play Bournemouth in their second last game of the season and a loss or a draw will end their hopes for a seventh title in 10 years under Guardiola. Under him, Man City won four back-to-back PL titles from 2021 to 2024 - the first and only instance it the league. Is Guardiola really leaving Man City after ongoing Premier League season? If the reports are to be believed, Pep Guardiola is certain to leave Man City at the end of the ongoing Premier League season. ESPN has reported citing sources that Guardiola leaving is a done deal but Man City bosses are not saying anything to avoid distractions in the last two matches. Guardiola's contract is until 2027 but a break clause allows him to leave at the end of the season. Also Read - Where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in India live? Football fans in limbo amid broadcast uncertainty Guardiola's former assistant at City and ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is the favorite to replace the 55-year-old at the Etihad stadium. Guardiola recently won his 20th trophy on Saturday (May 16), beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final. How many trophies did Guardiola win with Man City? Guardiola joined Man City in ahead of 2016-17 season and has won six Premier League trophies with the club during his stay. Under him, Man City won the Premier League consecutively in 2017/18 and 2018/19 season before winning a record four titles on the trot from 2020/21 to 2023/25 seasons. Apart from his six PL titles, Man City also won Champions League in 2022/23 season, along with 3 FA Cups, 5 Carabao Cups, 3, FA Community Shields, and one each of UEFA Super Cup as well as FIFA World Cup.

<p>Under Guardiola, Man City won six Premier League titles including a record four back-to-back trophies from 2021 to 2024. His last game would be Man City vs Aston Villa Sunday (May 24) at home - Etihad Stadium.</p>

Pep Guardiola is leaving Man City after ongoing Premier League season - Report

<p>FIFA World Cup 2026 is less than a month away and no broadcast deal has been struck by the world soccer body to telecast the 48-team event in India. The uncertainty has left fans in India wondering if they'll be able to watch the Football World Cup live on TV or mobile which starts June 11 in USA, Mexico, and Canada. FIFA was in talks with a couple of broadcasters, namely Reliance-Disney joint venture JioStar and Sony, but the deal could not be materialised because of money asked by FIFA.</p><h2>Where can India fans watch Football World Cup live on tv?</h2><p>As of now, there's no deal struck between FIFA and a broadcaster to broadcast Football World Cup 2026 matches in India. FIFA were earlier in talks with JioStar but the deal didn't go through. As per a Reuters report, JioStar offered $20 million for broadcasting rights to FIFA against the world soccer's body's demand of $100 million. FIFA had expected a minimum of $60 million for broadcasting rights in India which, JioStar did not agree to reportedly. Another broadcaster Sony also was in contention but backed out after FIFA, as per reports, rejected offer of $10 million for the broadcast rights India.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/iran-fifa-world-cup-squad-lands-in-turkey-for-training-crucial-us-visa-process-donald-trump-israel-ceasefire-1779113108788">Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Turkey for training, crucial US visa process</a></p><p>The reason that broadcasters are not offering as much as FIFA is demanding is timing of the matches. With the World Cup being hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, most of the matches will be played around mid-night or early morning India time, leaving broadcaster skeptical of the return on their investment.</p><h2>What next for FIFA?</h2><p>According to the latest report in Sporting News, Amazon Prime and YouTube Premium, which have a strong user base in India, have emerged as viable broadcasting options for Football World Cup 2026. As per a 2024 report from Google and Deloitte, India is home of 85 million football fans and missing out on them will definitely hurt FIFA's earning potential as well as sport's growth as well.</p>

Being in held in USA, Canada, and Mexico, FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will be at mid-night or early morning India time, leaving broadcasters skeptical of heavy investment as demanded by FIFA.

FIFA World Cup 2026 is less than a month away and no broadcast deal has been struck by the world soccer body to telecast the 48-team event in India. The uncertainty has left fans in India wondering if they'll be able to watch the Football World Cup live on TV or mobile which starts June 11 in USA, Mexico, and Canada. FIFA was in talks with a couple of broadcasters, namely Reliance-Disney joint venture JioStar and Sony, but the deal could not be materialised because of money asked by FIFA. Where can India fans watch Football World Cup live on tv? As of now, there's no deal struck between FIFA and a broadcaster to broadcast Football World Cup 2026 matches in India. FIFA were earlier in talks with JioStar but the deal didn't go through. As per a Reuters report, JioStar offered $20 million for broadcasting rights to FIFA against the world soccer's body's demand of $100 million. FIFA had expected a minimum of $60 million for broadcasting rights in India which, JioStar did not agree to reportedly. Another broadcaster Sony also was in contention but backed out after FIFA, as per reports, rejected offer of $10 million for the broadcast rights India. Also Read - Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Turkey for training, crucial US visa process The reason that broadcasters are not offering as much as FIFA is demanding is timing of the matches. With the World Cup being hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, most of the matches will be played around mid-night or early morning India time, leaving broadcaster skeptical of the return on their investment. What next for FIFA? According to the latest report in Sporting News, Amazon Prime and YouTube Premium, which have a strong user base in India, have emerged as viable broadcasting options for Football World Cup 2026. As per a 2024 report from Google and Deloitte, India is home of 85 million football fans and missing out on them will definitely hurt FIFA's earning potential as well as sport's growth as well.

<p>Being in held in USA, Canada, and Mexico, FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will be at mid-night or early morning India time, leaving broadcasters skeptical of heavy investment as demanded by FIFA.</p>

Where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in India live? Football fans in limbo amid broadcast uncertainty

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) played their last home game of the IPL 2026 on Monday (May 18) and veteran superstar MS Dhoni accompanied the team for the first time this season at the ground. Dhoni, who has been recovering from an injury, hasn't played a single game in the ongoing season for CSK and they have only one more match left in the league stage. The 44-year-old has not retired officially from the league but did take a lap of honour at the Chepauk for fans, hinting at the possibility of great 'Thala' being at CSK home for the last time.</p><p><strong>Also Check</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2026-race-of-playoffs-7-matches-5-teams-1-spot-what-rr-csk-pbks-kkr-and-dc-need-to-make-it-to-top-four-1779161445366">IPL 2026 Race of Playoffs | 7 matches, 5 teams, 1 spot: All scenarios explained</a></p><h2>Has MS Dhoni retired from IPL?</h2><p>There's no official word on if MS Dhoni has decided to hang his boots from IPL and CSK, something he has been part of since inaugural season of 2008. Under Dhoni, CSK has won five titles - joint-most alongside Mumbai Indians. While Dhoni has reduced his role in the CSK playing XI and gave the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad while Sanju Samson handled the wicketkeeping duties this season, he continues to be an icon of the franchise and most beloved cricketer in Chennai. After CSK's last home game at Chepauk in IPL 2026 o Monday (May 18), Dhoni did take a lap of honour for fans who have supported him over the years. Have a look at the video below:</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The special bond between <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSK</a> and the home fans celebrated with a lap of honour 💛<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhelBindaas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KhelBindaas</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvSRH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/yIHpoaIG4r">pic.twitter.com/yIHpoaIG4r</a></p>&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/2056454581765476544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What CSK coach Stephen Fleming said about Dhoni returning next year?</h2><p>Speaking after the match, CSK coach Stephen Fleming was asked about if has talked to Dhoni returning for one more IPL season, to which he replied: "No, we're working through this one."</p><p>CSK last won the title in 2023 with Dhoni has captain and he had said that he likes to play for a couple or more seasons for the fans. His age and injury concerns have not helped his case if Monday was the last time Dhoni was at Chepauk, it surely was a memorable farewell for the fans to celebrate their ‘Thala.’</p>

44-year-old Dhoni has not played a singled game in IPL 2026 but took a lap of honour after CSK's last home game of IPL 2026 on Monday (May 18), sparking retirement buzz for Thala.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) played their last home game of the IPL 2026 on Monday (May 18) and veteran superstar MS Dhoni accompanied the team for the first time this season at the ground. Dhoni, who has been recovering from an injury, hasn't played a single game in the ongoing season for CSK and they have only one more match left in the league stage. The 44-year-old has not retired officially from the league but did take a lap of honour at the Chepauk for fans, hinting at the possibility of great 'Thala' being at CSK home for the last time. Also Check - IPL 2026 Race of Playoffs | 7 matches, 5 teams, 1 spot: All scenarios explained Has MS Dhoni retired from IPL? There's no official word on if MS Dhoni has decided to hang his boots from IPL and CSK, something he has been part of since inaugural season of 2008. Under Dhoni, CSK has won five titles - joint-most alongside Mumbai Indians. While Dhoni has reduced his role in the CSK playing XI and gave the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad while Sanju Samson handled the wicketkeeping duties this season, he continues to be an icon of the franchise and most beloved cricketer in Chennai. After CSK's last home game at Chepauk in IPL 2026 o Monday (May 18), Dhoni did take a lap of honour for fans who have supported him over the years. Have a look at the video below:

<p>44-year-old Dhoni has not played a singled game in IPL 2026 but took a lap of honour after CSK's last home game of IPL 2026 on Monday (May 18), sparking retirement buzz for Thala.</p>

One last time? MS Dhoni's 'lap of honour' in CSK's last home game of IPL 2026 sparks retirement buzz - WATCH

Only RR, if they win their remaining two matches, can make it to the IPL 2026 playoffs without anyone's help while DC, KKR, PBKS, and CSK need other result go their way despite winning their remaining matches to make it to the playoffs.

<p>Only RR, if they win their remaining two matches, can make it to the IPL 2026 playoffs without anyone's help while DC, KKR, PBKS, and CSK need other result go their way despite winning their remaining matches to make it to the playoffs.</p>

IPL 2026 Race to Playoffs | 7 matches, 5 teams, 1 spot: What RR, CSK, PBKS, KKR and DC need to make it to top four?

<p>SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by five wickets in IPL 2026 match on Monday (May 18) and book a place in the playoffs. Chasing a modest 181 at the iconic Chepauk in Chennai, Ishan Kishan led SRH's charge with 47-ball 70 as the team reached the target in 19 overs. With the win, SRH's eighth in 13 matches, they got to 16 points and secured a place in the top four. CSK, on the other hand, suffered seventh defeat in 13 games and their chances to qualify for the playoffs took a hit. The five-time champions, however, are still in contention and vying for the final place with four other teams - Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Kolkata Knight Riders.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-ipl-over-test-cricket-michael-vaughan-makes-big-claim-on-jofra-archer-1779117813462">'IPL over Test Cricket'? Michael Vaughan makes big claim on Jofra Archer</a></p><h2>Kishan, Klaasen take SRH into playoffs</h2><p>Chasing 181, SRH lost dashing opener Travis Head (6) in the third over and his partner Abhishek Sharma (26) in the eighth over. At 56/2, CSK had an opening but Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen added 75 runs for the third wicket to allay any fears whatsoever. SRH did face a wobble for a bit with Klaasen (47) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (11) being dismissed in space of 16 balls and 22 runs but Kishan stood tall and by the time he was dismissed for 75 in the 19th over, SRH were just five short of the victory which they made at the completion of 19th over mark.</p><h2>CSK batters fall short again</h2><p>Batting first in the last home of the season, CSK lost Sanju Samson (27) and Urvil Patel (13) inside powerplay and finished the first six overs at 57/2. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (15) and Kartik Sharma (32) added 42 runs for the third wicket before both of them departed in space of 11 balls and 10 runs as CSK were left dwindling at 100/4 in the 12th over. Dewald Brevis (44), Shivam Dube (26) then added 59 runs for the fifth wicket and Prashant Veer chipped in with 11 in the end as CSK finished at 180/7 in 20 overs.</p>

SRH qualified for the IPL 2026 qualifiers with a five-wicket win over CSK on Monday (May 18). The five-time champions, however, are still in race for the final place in top four along with PBKS, RR, DC, and KKR.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by five wickets in IPL 2026 match on Monday (May 18) and book a place in the playoffs. Chasing a modest 181 at the iconic Chepauk in Chennai, Ishan Kishan led SRH's charge with 47-ball 70 as the team reached the target in 19 overs. With the win, SRH's eighth in 13 matches, they got to 16 points and secured a place in the top four. CSK, on the other hand, suffered seventh defeat in 13 games and their chances to qualify for the playoffs took a hit. The five-time champions, however, are still in contention and vying for the final place with four other teams - Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Kolkata Knight Riders. Also Read - 'IPL over Test Cricket'? Michael Vaughan makes big claim on Jofra Archer Kishan, Klaasen take SRH into playoffs Chasing 181, SRH lost dashing opener Travis Head (6) in the third over and his partner Abhishek Sharma (26) in the eighth over. At 56/2, CSK had an opening but Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen added 75 runs for the third wicket to allay any fears whatsoever. SRH did face a wobble for a bit with Klaasen (47) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (11) being dismissed in space of 16 balls and 22 runs but Kishan stood tall and by the time he was dismissed for 75 in the 19th over, SRH were just five short of the victory which they made at the completion of 19th over mark. CSK batters fall short again Batting first in the last home of the season, CSK lost Sanju Samson (27) and Urvil Patel (13) inside powerplay and finished the first six overs at 57/2. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (15) and Kartik Sharma (32) added 42 runs for the third wicket before both of them departed in space of 11 balls and 10 runs as CSK were left dwindling at 100/4 in the 12th over. Dewald Brevis (44), Shivam Dube (26) then added 59 runs for the fifth wicket and Prashant Veer chipped in with 11 in the end as CSK finished at 180/7 in 20 overs.

<p>SRH qualified for the IPL 2026 qualifiers with a five-wicket win over CSK on Monday (May 18). The five-time champions, however, are still in race for the final place in top four along with PBKS, RR, DC, and KKR.</p>

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between SunRisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings? Check result

<p>Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open up a five-point lead at the top. Kai Havertz headed in the only goal but was also lucky to avoid a second-half red card that could have swung the title race back in Manchester City's favour. The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday should City fail to win at Bournemouth. Even if City do end the Cherries' 16-game unbeaten run and beat Aston Villa, Arsenal will secure the title with victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday.</p><p>"One more to go," said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/iran-fifa-world-cup-squad-lands-in-turkey-for-training-crucial-us-visa-process-donald-trump-israel-ceasefire-1779113108788">Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Turkey for training, crucial US visa process</a></p><p>"We have done our job, what is in our hands. We have to wait and see what is going to happen tomorrow and then it's time to prepare for the Palace game."</p><p>However, the narrow margin of victory against a Burnley side that have long since been relegated does offer City hope.</p><p>An Arsenal draw at Selhurst Park would allow City to snatch the title on goal difference if Pep Guardiola's team win their final two matches.</p><p>To add extra intrigue to the final days of the season, reports on Monday suggest Guardiola will leave City after a decorated decade in charge after Villa visit the Etihad on Sunday.</p><p>Roared on by an expectant capacity crowd in their final home game of the season, Arsenal were tipped to put the Clarets to the sword with ease.</p><p>Burnley have taken just two points from their last 10 matches but made Arteta's men work for the three points on another nervy night at the Emirates.</p><p>Leandro Trossard struck the post from the edge of the area before Bukayo Saka saw a penalty appeal waived away as he attempted to turn in Havertz's low cross.</p><p>Arsenal were forced to rely on their set piece threat once more to prise Burnley open.</p><p>Havertz rose highest to power in Saka's delivery on 37 minutes as they scored from a corner for the 18th time in the league this season.</p><p>Yet the floodgates did not open and Arsenal were very fortunate not to have to defend their lead with 10 men for the final quarter.</p><p>Havertz raked his studs down the calf of Lesley Ugochukwu in a mistimed challenge.</p><p>Despite a VAR review, the original decision of a yellow card was not upgraded to red.</p><p>Havertz was quickly replaced by Viktor Gyokeres. The Swede's arrival failed to kickstart Arsenal as an attacking force.</p><p>But their rock solid defensive record again edged them closer to the title.</p><p>Since losing to City last month, Arsenal have not conceded in their last four league games.</p><p>"The margin should have been bigger but we haven't achieved that," added Arteta.</p><p>"We have shown what we have shown all season that when we need to defend and get through the game, we can do it in an efficient way."</p>

An Arsenal draw at Selhurst Park would allow City to snatch the title on goal difference if Pep Guardiola's team win their final two matches.

Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open up a five-point lead at the top. Kai Havertz headed in the only goal but was also lucky to avoid a second-half red card that could have swung the title race back in Manchester City's favour. The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday should City fail to win at Bournemouth. Even if City do end the Cherries' 16-game unbeaten run and beat Aston Villa, Arsenal will secure the title with victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday. "One more to go," said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. Also Read - Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Turkey for training, crucial US visa process "We have done our job, what is in our hands. We have to wait and see what is going to happen tomorrow and then it's time to prepare for the Palace game." However, the narrow margin of victory against a Burnley side that have long since been relegated does offer City hope. An Arsenal draw at Selhurst Park would allow City to snatch the title on goal difference if Pep Guardiola's team win their final two matches. To add extra intrigue to the final days of the season, reports on Monday suggest Guardiola will leave City after a decorated decade in charge after Villa visit the Etihad on Sunday. Roared on by an expectant capacity crowd in their final home game of the season, Arsenal were tipped to put the Clarets to the sword with ease. Burnley have taken just two points from their last 10 matches but made Arteta's men work for the three points on another nervy night at the Emirates. Leandro Trossard struck the post from the edge of the area before Bukayo Saka saw a penalty appeal waived away as he attempted to turn in Havertz's low cross. Arsenal were forced to rely on their set piece threat once more to prise Burnley open. Havertz rose highest to power in Saka's delivery on 37 minutes as they scored from a corner for the 18th time in the league this season. Yet the floodgates did not open and Arsenal were very fortunate not to have to defend their lead with 10 men for the final quarter. Havertz raked his studs down the calf of Lesley Ugochukwu in a mistimed challenge. Despite a VAR review, the original decision of a yellow card was not upgraded to red. Havertz was quickly replaced by Viktor Gyokeres. The Swede's arrival failed to kickstart Arsenal as an attacking force. But their rock solid defensive record again edged them closer to the title. Since losing to City last month, Arsenal have not conceded in their last four league games. "The margin should have been bigger but we haven't achieved that," added Arteta. "We have shown what we have shown all season that when we need to defend and get through the game, we can do it in an efficient way."

<p>An Arsenal draw at Selhurst Park would allow City to snatch the title on goal difference if Pep Guardiola's team win their final two matches.</p>

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<p>SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) became the second team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoff with a thumping five-wicket win over CSK at Chepauk on Monday (May 18). Hyderabad accumulated 16 points from 13 contested matches and joined the defending champions RCB to seal the final-four berth. Moreover, thanks to their win over Chennai, whose playoff chances have significantly reduced, the Gujarat Titans (GT) have also advanced to the next stage. With three teams already through, a few would be fighting for the one remaining spot.</p>

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<p>Ishan Kishan starred for the former champions, as SRH chased a fighting 181 with five wickets and six balls remaining. Heinrich Klaasen proved his mettle once again, with a game-changing outing (47 off just 26 balls), stitching a 75-run stand for the third wicket. Earlier, his fellow Orange Cap contender, Abhishek Sharma, scored 26, with SRH doing enough to book their playoff ticket.</p><h3>What happened at Chepauk?</h3><p>Australia's Cummins struck key blows with his pace bowling to restrict the opposition to 180-7 in Chennai's last home game. Hyderabad slipped to 56-2 in their chase before the left-handed Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, who made 47, put on 75 runs to guide the team home with six balls to spare.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Really satisfying," said Cummins. "It was a bit different to how we'd normally play. It was a pretty tough wicket there to bat.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I thought the way the guys, Klassy and Ishan, chased down, it was really gutsy, so very happy."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chennai's Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad denied Klaasen his fifty and Hyderabad lost another key wicket of Nitish Kumar Reddy before Kishan, a wicketkeeper-batter, struck decisive shots. He departed after his 47-ball knock laced with seven fours and three sixes, but the job was done and Ravichandran Smaran hit the winning four.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Five-time champions Chennai's fate hangs by a thread.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We lost a couple of games at home, but I think, compared to last year, we were still very much better this year," said Chennai captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. "And definitely coming here next year will be a much more-stronger unit."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bowlers led by Cummins set the tone for Hyderabad's domination after the Australian quick struck first to dismiss Sanju Samson, caught behind for 27. Cummins then took down Gaikwad, for 15, and Kartik Sharma, for 32, as Chennai lost regular wickets.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dewald Brevis hit a 27-ball 44 and put on 59 runs with Shivam Dube to raise Chennai's hopes of a 200-plus total but it was not to be.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sri Lanka's Eshan Malinga bowled Brevis and fellow quick Sakib Hussain rattled the stumps of left-handed Dube to hurt Chennai.</p><p>In reply, Hyderabad lost their attacking openers including Travis Head, for six, and Abhishek Sharma, for 26, before Kishan and Klaasen took charge. The left-right batting combination of Kishan and Klaasen put the chase back on track and despite wickets at the end Hyderabad sealed the win and the ticket into the next stage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>(With inputs from AFP)</i></p>

SRH seal their IPL 2026 playoff berth with a thumping 5-wicket win over CSK! GT also qualify as Ishan Kishan & Klaasen star in Chepauk. Read the full match report.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) became the second team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoff with a thumping five-wicket win over CSK at Chepauk on Monday (May 18). Hyderabad accumulated 16 points from 13 contested matches and joined the defending champions RCB to seal the final-four berth. Moreover, thanks to their win over Chennai, whose playoff chances have significantly reduced, the Gujarat Titans (GT) have also advanced to the next stage. With three teams already through, a few would be fighting for the one remaining spot.

<p>SRH seal their IPL 2026 playoff berth with a thumping 5-wicket win over CSK! GT also qualify as Ishan Kishan &amp; Klaasen star in Chepauk. Read the full match report.</p>

CSK vs SRH: Hyderabad crush Chennai to seal IPL 2026 playoff berth; GT also through

<p>Former England captain Michael Vaughan has raised concerns over the ECB’s handling of Jofra Archer’s workload and availability, arguing that centrally contracted players should not place franchise cricket ahead of Test commitments. Ahead of England’s home Test series against the New Zealand, Vaughan questioned the decision to allow several England players to remain in the IPL despite the first Test at Lord’s beginning on June 4. Archer was left out of the squad for the first match, though he is expected to be considered later in the series.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking on Cricbuzz, Vaughan clarified that his criticism was aimed at the system rather than Archer himself. He suggested that there is a growing issue in English cricket, pointing out that Archer has been permitted to complete his IPL stint under what appears to be an arrangement between the ECB and the BCCI.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vaughan added that England’s centrally contracted players should prioritise international duties over franchise leagues.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I’m sure he’ll be in the squad for the second Test," Vaughan said on Cricbuzz. “But I think we have a problem in English cricket at the moment because Jofra was obviously staying for the full IPL. There’s some contract that the ECB have done with the BCCI that’s allowing all our players to stay for the duration."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/iran-fifa-world-cup-squad-lands-in-turkey-for-training-crucial-us-visa-process-donald-trump-israel-ceasefire-1779113108788"><strong>Iran’s FIFA World Cup squad lands in Turkey for training, crucial US visa process</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While acknowledging the popularity and financial benefits of T20 franchise tournaments, Vaughan warned that Test cricket could lose its importance if domestic leagues begin taking priority over international fixtures.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“All these franchise leagues are fantastic, and I love them for the players," he said. “But if we start putting domestic leagues above a Test match, there’s a real problem."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sri-lanka-to-host-india-for-2-wtc-tests-between-august-15-and-27-dates-unconfirmed-bcci-secretary-devajit-saikia-ind-vs-sl-ban-1779108394512"><strong>Sri Lanka to host India for 2 WTC Tests between August 15 and 27</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He further suggested that if the ECB intends to allow players to finish IPL commitments, England may need to reconsider the scheduling of its home Test summer and potentially start the season later.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“If there is an agreement between the ECB and BCCI, then maybe England’s Test summer has to start a little later," he said.</p>

Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticises ECB for allowing Jofra Archer and other players to choose IPL participation over England’s Test commitments.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has raised concerns over the ECB’s handling of Jofra Archer’s workload and availability, arguing that centrally contracted players should not place franchise cricket ahead of Test commitments. Ahead of England’s home Test series against the New Zealand, Vaughan questioned the decision to allow several England players to remain in the IPL despite the first Test at Lord’s beginning on June 4. Archer was left out of the squad for the first match, though he is expected to be considered later in the series. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Vaughan clarified that his criticism was aimed at the system rather than Archer himself. He suggested that there is a growing issue in English cricket, pointing out that Archer has been permitted to complete his IPL stint under what appears to be an arrangement between the ECB and the BCCI. Vaughan added that England’s centrally contracted players should prioritise international duties over franchise leagues. “I’m sure he’ll be in the squad for the second Test," Vaughan said on Cricbuzz. “But I think we have a problem in English cricket at the moment because Jofra was obviously staying for the full IPL. There’s some contract that the ECB have done with the BCCI that’s allowing all our players to stay for the duration." Also Read - Iran’s FIFA World Cup squad lands in Turkey for training, crucial US visa process While acknowledging the popularity and financial benefits of T20 franchise tournaments, Vaughan warned that Test cricket could lose its importance if domestic leagues begin taking priority over international fixtures. “All these franchise leagues are fantastic, and I love them for the players," he said. “But if we start putting domestic leagues above a Test match, there’s a real problem." Also Read - Sri Lanka to host India for 2 WTC Tests between August 15 and 27 He further suggested that if the ECB intends to allow players to finish IPL commitments, England may need to reconsider the scheduling of its home Test summer and potentially start the season later. “If there is an agreement between the ECB and BCCI, then maybe England’s Test summer has to start a little later," he said.

<p>Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticises ECB for allowing Jofra Archer and other players to choose IPL participation over England’s Test commitments.</p>

'IPL over Test Cricket'? Michael Vaughan makes big claim on Jofra Archer

<p>The BCCI men’s selection committee has plenty to ponder upon with the Test and ODI squad announcements for the forthcoming Afghanistan series looming. While the obvious question surrounding the future of two veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has always lingered, the Ajit Agarkar-led panel has more to answer to, including ODI futures of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant. Not only this, but they also have to manage ace quick Jasprit Bumrah’s workload. The selection committee will meet in Guwahati on Tuesday (May 19) to pick squads for India’s first series after IPL 2026.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>India will host Afghanistan for a one-off Test and three ODIs from June 6 to June 20.</p><h3>Where to fit Jaiswal, Pant?</h3><p>Jaiswal and Pant are two regulars in the Test side, but haven’t been able to earn a permanent spot in One-Dayers. Even though Pant has played as a second fiddle to first-choice keeper-batter KL Rahul, Jaiswal’s inclusion is the most challenging for the selection committee.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Given that the two usual ODI openers, captain Shubman Gill and veteran Rohit, will return to take up the top spots, and considering batting giant Virat Kohli will also be back at three, Jaiswal’s wait to add more ODI caps (just three so far) will continue. However, the only way he gets to bat at the top is if the selectors decide to rest the two stalwarts, given two months of extended cricket, which looks unlikely.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sri-lanka-to-host-india-for-2-wtc-tests-between-august-15-and-27-dates-unconfirmed-bcci-secretary-devajit-saikia-ind-vs-sl-ban-1779108394512"><strong>Sri Lanka to host India for 2 WTC Tests between August 15 and 27; dates unconfirmed</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Returning to Pant, he might pip two in-form keeper-batters, Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson, to keep his place as a back-up gloveman in the 50-over side. Contrary to several reports suggesting that the selectors are inclined towards playing Samson ahead of Pant, the latest ones suggest that Pant could retain his place, but would not be guaranteed a place in the XI.</p><h3>How about Bumrah?</h3><p>Managing Jasprit Bumrah’s workload has been the most challenging part of the Agarkar-led panel. Considering that the ace quick has been on the go since the New Zealand T20Is in January, resting him for the one Test, which doesn’t fall under the 2025-27 WTC cycle, wouldn’t be the hardest of calls. The selectors, however, could also rest him for the whole series, keeping him fresh for the away white-ball UK tour. India will face Ireland (for two T20Is) before taking on England in five T20Is and three ODIs.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Jammu &amp; Kashmir’s Auqib Nabi is likely to earn his maiden Test call-up, with Mohammed Siraj tipped to lead the pace attack.&nbsp;</p>

Ajit Agarkar's BCCI selection panel meets in Guwahati on May 19 to pick India's squad for the Afghanistan series. From resting Jasprit Bumrah to the ODI futures of Jaiswal and Pant, find out the tough calls ahead, including a maiden Test call-up for Auqib Nabi.

The BCCI men’s selection committee has plenty to ponder upon with the Test and ODI squad announcements for the forthcoming Afghanistan series looming. While the obvious question surrounding the future of two veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has always lingered, the Ajit Agarkar-led panel has more to answer to, including ODI futures of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant. Not only this, but they also have to manage ace quick Jasprit Bumrah’s workload. The selection committee will meet in Guwahati on Tuesday (May 19) to pick squads for India’s first series after IPL 2026. India will host Afghanistan for a one-off Test and three ODIs from June 6 to June 20. Where to fit Jaiswal, Pant? Jaiswal and Pant are two regulars in the Test side, but haven’t been able to earn a permanent spot in One-Dayers. Even though Pant has played as a second fiddle to first-choice keeper-batter KL Rahul, Jaiswal’s inclusion is the most challenging for the selection committee. Given that the two usual ODI openers, captain Shubman Gill and veteran Rohit, will return to take up the top spots, and considering batting giant Virat Kohli will also be back at three, Jaiswal’s wait to add more ODI caps (just three so far) will continue. However, the only way he gets to bat at the top is if the selectors decide to rest the two stalwarts, given two months of extended cricket, which looks unlikely. Also read | Sri Lanka to host India for 2 WTC Tests between August 15 and 27; dates unconfirmed Returning to Pant, he might pip two in-form keeper-batters, Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson, to keep his place as a back-up gloveman in the 50-over side. Contrary to several reports suggesting that the selectors are inclined towards playing Samson ahead of Pant, the latest ones suggest that Pant could retain his place, but would not be guaranteed a place in the XI. How about Bumrah? Managing Jasprit Bumrah’s workload has been the most challenging part of the Agarkar-led panel. Considering that the ace quick has been on the go since the New Zealand T20Is in January, resting him for the one Test, which doesn’t fall under the 2025-27 WTC cycle, wouldn’t be the hardest of calls. The selectors, however, could also rest him for the whole series, keeping him fresh for the away white-ball UK tour. India will face Ireland (for two T20Is) before taking on England in five T20Is and three ODIs. Meanwhile, Jammu & Kashmir’s Auqib Nabi is likely to earn his maiden Test call-up, with Mohammed Siraj tipped to lead the pace attack.

<p>Ajit Agarkar's BCCI selection panel meets in Guwahati on May 19 to pick India's squad for the Afghanistan series. From resting Jasprit Bumrah to the ODI futures of Jaiswal and Pant, find out the tough calls ahead, including a maiden Test call-up for Auqib Nabi.</p>

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