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India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka later this month, with the BCCI medical team reportedly advising him to extend his recovery from a left-knee issue. According to reports, no replacement has been named yet. Recovery Continues After England Tour Bumrah has not bowled since the second ODI against England in Cardiff on July 16. He was ruled out of the final ODI at Lord's after sustaining an impact injury while fielding during

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the 12 venues that will host the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup, marking the tournament's long-awaited return to Africa after more than two decades. Co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, the 50-over World Cup will feature 14 teams competing across October and November 2027. Africa to Host ODI World Cup After More Than 20 Years The 2027 edition will be the first ODI World Cup held in Africa since the 2003 tournament, bringing world-class

European football's governing body, UEFA, has warned that it will boycott the FIFA World Cup if FIFA proceeds with plans to allow private investors to acquire stakes in a new commercial entity overseeing its major competitions. In a strongly worded statement, UEFA said the World Cup "is not for sale" and insisted that football's governance should never be influenced by private investment. UEFA Warns of World Cup Boycott UEFA stated that no UEFA national teams would participate in any FIFA competition if the

Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra Eala produced another impressive performance by defeating defending champion Leylah Fernandez to book her place in the Washington Open quarterfinals on Wednesday. The 21-year-old defeated the seventh-seeded Canadian 6-2, 7-6 (7/1), overcoming a dramatic second-set deficit to continue her remarkable run on the WTA Tour. Eala Fights Back from 5-1 Down Eala dominated the opening set 6-2, capitalizing on a series of unforced errors from Fernandez. The momentum shifted in the second set as Fernandez raced to a 5-1

FIFA has announced disciplinary charges against three members of Argentina's national team following the heated conclusion of the FIFA World Cup final on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time. Midfielder Leandro Paredes, defender Nahuel Molina, and assistant coach Roberto Ayala are facing assault-related allegations stemming from incidents that occurred after the final whistle. Assault Allegations Against Argentina Trio According to FIFA: Ayala later apologized for the incident but claimed he reacted to something Olmo

West Indies produced a dominant bowling performance to defeat Pakistan by 90 runs in the opening Test of the two-match series in Trinidad on Tuesday. Chasing 211 on a challenging fourth-day pitch, Pakistan were bowled out for 120 in just 40.2 overs, suffering their fourth consecutive Test defeat and eighth straight loss away from home. Pakistan's batting struggled for the second innings in a row, collapsing to 71 for 9 before a last-wicket stand of 49 runs between Babar Azam (58 not out)

FIFA has announced plans to establish a new commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), valued at $20 billion, in a move aimed at expanding football's commercial growth while continuing to invest in the sport worldwide. The proposal will be presented to FIFA's 211 Member Associations and the FIFA Council for approval. According to FIFA, FFE will consolidate the organization's commercial and event-related operations, while FIFA will retain full control over football governance, competitions, regulations, and the international match calendar. The governing body

Top British Athletes Prepare For Home Soil Competition Great Britain proudly named Keely Hodgkinson and Dina Asher-Smith to their 98-strong squad. These talented athletes will compete at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Many high-profile British competitors skipped the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. They chose to focus entirely on this highly anticipated European event. Olympic champion Hodgkinson and sprinter Asher-Smith want to defend their European titles. They will race at Alexander Stadium next month. Britain hosts these prestigious championships for the first

McLaren Secures Victory As Mercedes Encounters Race Struggles Lando Norris drove brilliantly to win the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole position. This incredible achievement marks his first victory since becoming world champion. Max Verstappen drove a solid race to secure second place for Red Bull. Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli completed the podium by finishing in third place. However, Lewis Hamilton endured a highly frustrating race for Ferrari. Race officials handed Hamilton a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane. He eventually crossed

Contract Decisions Loom Large For The Veteran Driver Fernando Alonso must make a major career decision very soon. His current contract with Aston Martin expires at the end of the year. He turns 45 this week and boasts an incredible 25-year racing career. He wants to ensure he makes the correct choice regarding his future. He knows he will not return to Formula 1 if he leaves now. Alonso politely discusses his mindset regarding his future with the press. He fully plans to

Major Tennis Champions Join The Mixed Doubles Draw Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will team up for the US Open. Organizers completely revamped this mixed doubles event last year. They designed the new format specifically to attract superstar pairings. The exciting two-day tournament begins on August 25 in New York. Fans eagerly anticipate seeing these global icons share a court. Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka bring star power to the US Open. The revamped mixed doubles tournament offers massive financial rewards for top

A Rare And Surprising Gap Between Tournament Victories Scottie Scheffler has not won a single golf tournament in six months. The world number one last triumphed at the American Express Open in January. He previously earned a staggering 14 victories over the past two seasons. The four major championships passed this year without a Scheffler victory. Fans remain surprised by this sudden halt in his incredible momentum. He recently missed his first cut in 78 consecutive events. This rare stumble ended the longest

A Decade-Long Wait Finally Ends In Joyous Celebration Jenny Shin happily won the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links this weekend. She successfully held off fellow South Korean A-Lim Kim to secure the title. Shin shot a respectable three-over-par 75 in the final round. She finished the grueling tournament on nine under par overall. Her friends rushed the final green to celebrate with water and champagne. This incredible achievement marks her first championship victory in more than ten years. She earned only her

A Rewarding Late Surge In Domestic First-Class Cricket Uncapped all-rounder Saransh Jain earned his first call-up to the Indian national squad. He joins the team for the upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka. Selectors drafted the 33-year-old after Washington Sundar sadly suffered a hamstring injury. Jain consistently delivers excellent performances for Madhya Pradesh and the India 'A' team. He provides a highly reliable off-spin option for the national squad. Jain boasts a truly remarkable record in long-format red-ball cricket. He claimed an

Ending A Painful Twenty-Year Medal Drought For India Sharmila Dhankar made incredible national history at the Commonwealth Games on Monday. She became India's first-ever Commonwealth Games para-athletics gold medalist. She delivered a truly dominant performance to win the women's shot put F57 title. She happily ended a painful 20-year wait for an Indian para-athletics medal. India last secured a medal in this specific discipline during the 2006 edition. Her historic gold-medal throw measured an impressive season-best 9.81 meters. The F57 classification features courageous

Returning To Club Duties After The International Break Joao Cancelo will politely link back up with Al-Hilal this week. The Saudi Pro League club continues its intense pre-season preparations in Austria. The talented defender enjoyed a short rest following the 2026 World Cup. He expects to rejoin the squad and begin training this Wednesday. Al-Hilal focuses on building peak squad fitness ahead of the upcoming domestic campaign. Cancelo spent a highly successful loan stint at Barcelona last season. He played 23 fantastic matches

The Boxing Contingent Aims For Guaranteed Podium Finishes India's Commonwealth Games campaign can achieve further prominence this coming Tuesday. The talented boxing contingent looks to confirm five more medals for the country. Five excellent Indian boxers will participate in the crucial quarter-final rounds. A victory in these bouts guarantees the athletes at least a bronze medal. Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, and Kapil Pokhariya headline the exciting evening boxing schedule. Jadumani Singh and Parveen Hooda will also step into the ring for India. Fans

Unlike general infrastructure, “sports infrastructure” has no single authoritative global index. Most well-known rankings measure sporting success or public participation rather than the facilities themselves. This list therefore weighs the things that genuinely make up a nation’s sporting backbone: the density and quality of its stadiums, arenas and training centres; its record of hosting major events and the legacy venues that record leaves behind; and sustained long-term investment. By those measures, five countries consistently stand apart. 1. United States The clear leader, on

The reported relationship between Barcelona and Spain forward Lamine Yamal and Spanish influencer Inés García has become one of the most talked-about celebrity stories of the summer — unfolding through public sightings, a World Cup celebration and a wave of online rumor that García has repeatedly pushed back against. Who they are García, 21, is a Spanish influencer from Seville with a large following across Instagram and TikTok. Yamal, 19, is one of football’s brightest young stars, a Barcelona winger and Spain international

ABU DHABI — Team Abu Dhabi, representing the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, has confirmed the inclusion of Emirati driver Mansoor Al Mansoori in its delegation for the second round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, to be held at Lake Issyk-Kul in the Kyrgyz Republic from 31st July to 2nd August. Al Mansoori, a member of Team Abu Dhabi, will travel with the delegation as the team continues its preparations for the championship round. He steps into the wider squad having risen