India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has begun batting again after undergoing sports hernia surgery, with a return targeted for the Asia Cup in September. Suryakumar had his first batting session at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru late last week, under the close supervision of the medical team. The surgery, performed in Germany in July, addressed an issue in his lower right abdomen. His workload will gradually increase over the next few weeks to prepare him for competitive cricket. India is optimistic about its availability for the Asia Cup, scheduled to begin on September 9 in the UAE. Suryakumar’s…
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After a season that fell below their sky-high standards, Manchester City is exploring bold moves to rejuvenate its squad. Pep Guardiola’s side, fresh from a disappointing Club World Cup campaign, is now reportedly eyeing a sensational return for Cole Palmer, one of Chelsea’s brightest stars and a former City academy product. Palmer has enjoyed a meteoric rise since his move to Chelsea, and his recent performance at the Club World Cup only cemented his growing reputation. The 23-year-old forward scored twice and provided an assist in Chelsea’s 3-0 triumph over PSG in the final, a match that many believe solidified…
Franchise activity has picked up ahead of the fourth season of the ILT20, with defending champions Dubai Capitals and MI Emirates unveiling their list of retentions and new additions. The tournament has been advanced to a December-January window this time, avoiding clashes with the SA20 and finishing well ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Dubai Capitals have opted for continuity at the core, retaining Rovman Powell, Shai Hope, and Gulbadin Naib. They have also added Afghanistan wristspinner Waqar Salamkheil, England left-arm pacer Luke Wood, and UAE seamer Muhammad Jawadullah to strengthen their bowling options. MI Emirates, meanwhile, have held…
The 2025/26 Premier League season is set to begin with high drama and heavyweight contests as a series of intriguing matchups line the opening weekend. Champions Liverpool will kick off their title defense under the Anfield lights on Friday, 15 August, against AFC Bournemouth, a historically dominated team, including a 9-0 drubbing in 2022. However, the Sunday headline fixture commands the most attention: Manchester United host Arsenal at Old Trafford in a blockbuster showdown. Fresh off three consecutive second-place finishes, Arsenal will be determined to break a 22-year title drought. Their opening challenge is steep—they’ve won only twice at Old…
Real Madrid’s transfer strategy this summer has once again highlighted a familiar stance: they will walk away from any deal they feel oversteps their valuation. That approach is being tested again, this time in their pursuit of Benfica’s 22-year-old left-back Álvaro Carreras. Despite reports last week that a deal had been agreed in principle and personal terms sorted with Carreras, negotiations have hit a standstill. The sticking point? Benfica’s firm stance on his €50 million release clause. Carreras, who has been on Real Madrid’s radar for months, is seen as the ideal candidate to complete their defensive overhaul ahead of…
Lucknow Super Giants spinner Digvesh Rathi has been suspended for one game and fined 50% of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. The incident occurred during LSG’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 19, when Rathi dismissed Abhishek Sharma in the eighth over and gave him a send-off involving a waving gesture and a “notebook” celebration. The act led to a verbal exchange between the players and required the intervention of an umpire, Michael Gough. This was Rathi’s third Code of Conduct violation in IPL 2025, all under Article 2.5, which relates to actions or gestures…
Virat Kohli revealed the emotional and mental strain that led to his decision to resign from leadership roles with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Indian national team. Speaking on the RCB Bold Diaries podcast, Kohli opened up about the relentless scrutiny and expectations that affected his well-being, particularly during the final years of his captaincy. Kohli stepped down as RCB captain after the 2021 IPL season and relinquished India’s T20I captaincy following the T20 World Cup later that year. He was then removed as ODI captain by the BCCI to streamline leadership under one white-ball captain. Following this, Kohli…
Each player is required to go through a bat check during the match. So far, Sunil Narine and Anrich Nortje’s bats have failed the gauge test in IPL 2025. Moreover, each team was given a bat gauge to test the bats on their own. The ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has recently witnessed a unique change in umpires’ actions. They are time and again checking the bats of batters for thickness, and if they don’t pass through the gauge, the players are asked to change it. Umpires checking bats is not happening for the first time in…
Indian Premier League chairman Arun Dhumal said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) doesn’t have any immediate plans to expand the Women’s Premier League (WPL). The tournament began with five teams back in 2023, with the top three teams in the points table qualifying for the final and Eliminator. Dhumal, who’s a member of the WPL committee, said that India’s premier women’s championship has grown by leaps and bounds. He was impressed with the viewership and crowd attendance at all four venues: M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, and…
Jos Buttler has resigned as England’s white-ball captain after their group-stage exit from the Champions Trophy. He confirmed on Friday, February 28, that he will lead England for one final time against South Africa on Saturday, which will mark the end of England’s campaign in the showpiece event. They lost to Australia and Afghanistan in the earlier two matches to get knocked out of the tournament. They came into the Champions Trophy on the back of a 0-3 loss at the hands of India and lost the preceding T20I series against the same team 1-4. On the eve of England’s…