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Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali linked the country’s Test cricket struggles to the decline of departmental cricket. He said, “Department cricket is a big need for Pakistan.” Azhar criticised the PCB for frequently changing domestic structures. He believes these teams provided financial security, which is vital for young players today.
Ferran Torres began his PSG chapter on Saturday after completing a €50 million move from Barcelona. The World Cup hero joined his new team-mates for training in Paris for the first time. He signed a contract running until 2031 and will wear the No. 9 shirt for the French club.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz revealed a truce with Mitchell Starc on Saturday after their fiery incident on day two. Starc confronted Miraz for running on the pitch, but they later cleared the air. Starc said, “It's okay, even I was at fault.” Bangladesh continued to dominate the Test match on Saturday.
KL Rahul is fine after he retired hurt during the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The batter scored 77 before he left the field in discomfort. Sahil Malhotra shared this positive update, though the team still awaits an official medical statement to confirm if he can resume batting.
BCCI selectors are unhappy with secretary Devajit Saikia after he spoke about Rohit Sharma’s future. While selectors reportedly told the batter they wanted to move on after the England series, Saikia said Rohit will "represent India as long as he is in the scheme of things." He remains under scrutiny.
Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday to end its pre-season. Morgan Rogers scored on his debut, while Joao Pedro got two goals for the team. This match marked Xabi Alonso’s first game in the home dugout. Chelsea now prepares for the Premier League opener against Fulham.
KL Rahul anchored India’s batting on a Galle pitch, scoring an unfinished 77. The 34-year-old, playing his 69th Test, absorbed early movement and spin to support his teammates. By playing defensively and waiting for loose balls, Rahul provided a stable platform, proving that an anchor remains vital for India’s Test success.
Former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro hit back at Jose Mourinho and John Terry after they discussed her 2015 exit in a new documentary. Carneiro said on X, "Genuinely it would be healthy for John Terry to learn the rules of the game." She insisted medical staff must always help players.
Rohit Sharma will be available for selection for the bilateral ODI series against West Indies, providing stability to the top order. The veteran opener decided to continue playing after talks with the BCCI. Meanwhile, the future of chief selector Ajit Agarkar remains uncertain as his current term ends in September.
The Badminton World Federation announced that three games of 15 points will replace the 21-point system starting January 4, 2027. On July 7, the All India Senior Ranking Tournament in Ernakulam started using this new format. While some players adjusted well, coach Vimal Kumar said, "BWF has taken away a significant part."
Devdutt Padikkal scored a century at Galle on Saturday, finally solving India’s No. 3 batting problem. He reached the milestone on his 134th delivery, showing great skill. "I've grown up wanting to play Test cricket," he said earlier this year. The team now hopes he holds this spot for long.
Josh Hazlewood took six wickets for 89 runs against Bangladesh in Darwin, becoming the first Australian pacer to claim a five-wicket haul against them. This performance pushed his Test tally to 301 wickets. He is now the ninth Australian bowler to reach this milestone, marking a strong return to cricket.