Sunday, May 10
Michael Vaughan playfully teased Wasim Jaffer on X after India's batting collapse against South Africa's left-arm pace. Marco Jansen's six-wicket haul left India trailing significantly. This exchange follows Jaffer's earlier jab at Vaughan after England's Ashes defeat, with both former players sharing humorous digs over their teams' recent struggles.
The ICC has unveiled the schedule for the 2026 T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tournament kicks off on February 7th, featuring Pakistan vs. Netherlands and India's title defense against the USA. The event will span 29 days across eight venues, culminating in the final on March 8th.
Cricketer Smriti Mandhana's wedding was postponed after her father was hospitalised with heart-attack-like symptoms. Music composer Palash Muchhal, deeply attached to Smriti's father, also fell ill due to emotional stress and required hospitalisation. Doctors suspect stress triggered the father's condition amidst hectic wedding preparations. The family remains hopeful for a swift recovery and a future wedding.
The ICC has unveiled the 2026 T20 World Cup schedule, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Defending champions India begin their campaign against the USA in Mumbai on February 7. The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash is slated for February 15 in Colombo. The tournament features 20 teams across eight venues, with knockout stage venues dependent on Pakistan's progression.
Former RCB player Shreevats Goswami believes India's Test team lacks Virat Kohli's infectious energy and belief, especially after another batting collapse against South Africa. Goswami argued Kohli's Test retirement was premature, stating the format misses his passion and the confidence he instilled. This sentiment resonates as Team India faces a potential home series loss, a stark contrast to Kohli's dominant era.
Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel faced pressure after a poor outing at No. 4 against South Africa. He was dismissed for a duck after a hesitant pull shot against Keshav Maharaj. Former keeper Parthiv Patel criticized the shot selection and Jurel's inability to capitalize on opportunities at the crucial batting position.
Everton stunned Manchester United at Old Trafford with a 1-0 victory, despite Idrissa Gueye's early red card for striking teammate Michael Keane. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's goal proved decisive as the 10-man Toffees displayed remarkable resilience. This historic win ended United's unbeaten streak and marked David Moyes' first triumph at the Theatre of Dreams.
