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The England and Wales Cricket Board is unhappy with Cricket Ireland for hosting Afghanistan for a five-match ODI series. The series started on Wednesday in Bready. This decision put Ireland’s relationship with the ECB under strain, as England refuses to play bilateral cricket against Afghanistan due to Taliban policies.
Chelsea are set to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria for an initial £16.3m fee. The club wants him to replace Marc Cucurella after his move to Real Madrid. The 28-year-old played 44 games last season. Chelsea hope his experience will help their young squad as they finalise the deal.
Liverpool have explored the conditions of a deal for Paris Saint-Germain's teenage winger Ibrahim Mbaye. The 18-year-old Senegal international is a key target as the club looks to strengthen wide attacking areas. Liverpool also have interest in Bradley Barcola, but they are yet to make a formal offer for either player.
Jasprit Bumrah suffered an impact injury during the second ODI against England and missed the series finale. Former pacer Karsan Ghavri said, "Bumrah should take a break for five to six months or even a year." He urged selectors to bring back experienced pacers Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar instead.
Ajinkya Rahane said Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri changed Indian cricket after MS Dhoni retired in 2014. "When MS Dhoni stepped away from Test cricket, Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri toughened up Indian cricket," Rahane said. They made the team aggressive and fearless, helping them win many important matches overseas.
Sai Sudharsan will miss India’s three-day warm-up match in Colombo starting August 7. The batter stayed in Bengaluru for rehabilitation after a minor toe injury. He is expected to join the squad by Saturday, August 8, to prepare for the first Test against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 15.
West Indies risk missing direct ODI World Cup qualification again as the September 30, 2026 deadline looms. The team currently sits 10th in the rankings. They need wins against India and favorable results in the Afghanistan-Ireland series to reach the top eight. Missing out would force them into a difficult qualifier.
Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri will lead Indian hopes at the DP World India Championship from October 15-18. The $4,000,000 event at Delhi Golf Club features stars like Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood. Sharma said, "It's a great platform for the many talented Indian players competing at the moment."
CWG champion Dilip Gavit is now targeting world records in the 100m and 400m at the upcoming Para Asian Games in Japan. After his gold medal win in Glasgow, the sprinter said, "I want to set world records in the 100m and 400m at the Asian Games." He remains focused on success.
Arsenal agreed to sign Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United for a £75 million fee. The Brazilian midfielder arrived at Newcastle's training camp in Spain this week. He will undergo a medical with Arsenal before finalising his move. Guimarães is the third major player to leave St James' Park this summer.
Mitchell Marsh, Joe Root, and Sam Curran are top signings for SA20 season five. The six franchises unveiled their squads on Wednesday ahead of the October 7 auction. League Commissioner Graeme Smith said, "Season 5 is shaping up to be our strongest yet," as many stars joined the league teams.
New Delhi Tigers captain Himmat Singh produced a freak run-out after his accidental kick hit the stumps on the final ball. This tied the match at 155 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Outer Delhi Warriors later won the Super Over by scoring 20 runs to seal the dramatic victory.