The BCCI has directed Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of IPL 2026, citing recent developments in India–Bangladesh relations. KKR will be allowed to name a replacement player.
Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra expressed “quiet sadness” over the chaotic Messi India tour, saying millions spent on fleeting access could have strengthened India’s sporting foundations and long-term athlete development.
Police arrested Satadru Datta, organiser of Lionel Messi’s Salt Lake Stadium event, after chaos and violence broke out due to alleged mismanagement. Messi left early as angry spectators hurled bottles and uprooted seats.
Shah Rukh Khan praised Andre Russell’s legacy at KKR after the all-rounder retired from the IPL to join the team as “power coach.” Calling him “Muscle Russell for life,” SRK said Russell’s contribution is “one for the books.
Harmanpreet Kaur recalled her first pay cheque of ₹90,000, saying it made her feel like the “richest person on earth.” In an emotional PTI interview, she described giving it to her father, the driving force behind her cricketing journey.
BCCI will lodge a strong protest at the ICC meeting after ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi walked away with the Asia Cup trophy when Team India refused to accept it. BCCI said India cannot take the trophy from someone “waging a war” against the country.
India opener Abhishek Sharma blasted a 39-ball 74 against Pak in the Asia Cup Super 4, saying his ultra-aggressive batting was a reply to the opposition’s needless aggression. Partnering with Gill for 105 runs, he powered India to a 6-wicket win.
PM Modi congratulated Vaishali Rameshbabu for winning the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss for the 2nd time, praising her dedication. He also lauded Anandkumar Velkumar for becoming India’s first World Champion in skating with gold at the 1000m sprint.
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