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The inaugural Guardians Trophy recently brought Under-21 players together to showcase their talent. Coach Viral Shah said, "The future of India is in these players." This tournament helped youngsters learn different playing styles and gain confidence. Many players now use these opportunities to develop skills for a senior India call-up.
India faces England on Monday at the Wagener Hockey Stadium, hoping to end a 32-year wait for a World Cup win. The last victory happened on December 3, 1994, in Sydney. India got a 1-0 win back then to take fifth place. Now, the team wants to break that long streak.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz said Bangladesh is eyeing a series victory after its historic win over Australia in the first Test at Darwin. The team stunned the host by nine wickets. "If you believe, winning is possible, and faith can take you a long way," said the 28-year-old on August 17, 2026.
Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill faced questions after India sent tail-enders to bat on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday. India finished at 462. Former player Dodda Ganesh asked, "Why would you bat on the third day morning with two tail-enders?" India got 462.
Sunil Gavaskar called for greater clarity around player trades and transfers in the IPL. He said, "It's crucial that full transparency is maintained so that there's no finger-pointing at it from those jealous of it." Many fans now wait to see if major deals happen before the 2026 auction starts.
CSK is looking for a new head coach after Stephen Fleming left the franchise. Former player Srikkanth said, "CSK don't need anyone from outside when they have Mr. Cricket with him." He believes the team must fix MS Dhoni’s future role first before they choose a new coach for the team.
Bangladesh pulled off a nine-wicket win over Australia in Darwin on Sunday, marking a historic victory. This result changed the World Test Championship standings, pushing Bangladesh to 66.67 per cent. India remain on 48.15 per cent, making their path to the final difficult as rain disrupts their series in Sri Lanka.
Jaime Faria defeated Ben Shelton at the Cincinnati Open on August 17, 2026. Faria said, "These moments, you got to take it all in and just enjoy it." Meanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets. Daniil Medvedev and Taylor Fritz also started their campaigns with wins in Cincinnati.
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva took a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Dhruv Jurel on Sunday during the first Test in Galle. India reached 460/9 at stumps on day two, led by Devdutt Padikkal’s 167. Rain washed out the first session, but India still got many runs on board.
India reached 460 for nine on a rain-hit second day in Galle after Rishabh Pant fell for 39. Former batter Mohammed Kaif slammed Pant’s shot selection, saying, "Others apply common sense." While Devdutt Padikkal scored a maiden century, India lost seven wickets quickly as the new ball caused a collapse.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the club will remain active in the transfer market after a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal on August 17, 2026. Maresca noted, "We are quite clear what we need to do and for sure we are going to do something before the window closes."
Manchester Super Giants and Trent Rockets Women won their first titles as The Hundred 2026 ended at Lord’s. The Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five wickets in the men’s final, while the women’s team crushed Sunrisers Leeds. The Rockets also got the inaugural Helix trophy for their combined franchise performance.