Thursday, May 07
Venkatesh Iyer delivered a commanding 70 off 43 balls in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, just hours before the IPL 2026 Auction. Released by KKR after a record price tag last season, his fluent knock highlighted his value as a proven Indian match-winner, potentially reigniting strong franchise interest.
India's squash team has achieved a historic milestone, clinching their maiden World Cup title by defeating top-seeded Hong Kong 3-0 in the final. This dominant performance, marked by an unbeaten run, has earned widespread praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, who hailed the victory as an inspiration for the nation's youth.
England sticks with faith over change for the third Ashes Test, making only one alteration by bringing in Josh Tongue for Gus Atkinson. Despite back-to-back defeats, the team backs its top seven batsmen and off-spinner Will Jacks, emphasizing execution over upheaval.
Hardik Pandya achieved a significant milestone by becoming the third Indian bowler to take 100 T20I wickets. He also joined an elite global club of all-rounders with over 1,000 runs, 100 sixes, and 100 wickets in the format. His girlfriend Mahieka Sharma celebrated the achievement on Instagram.
Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta urges Shubman Gill to embrace an anchor role in T20Is, similar to Virat Kohli's past contributions. He believes Gill's strength lies in stability, not just high strike rates, serving as the pivot for India's stroke-makers. Dasgupta also addressed concerns about Suryakumar Yadav's form and dismissed split coaching as a superficial fix.
The 2026 IPL mini-auction is set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, with 10 franchises ready to spend a combined Rs 237.55 crore on 77 player slots. Kolkata Knight Riders lead with a massive Rs 64.3 crore purse.
