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Jordan FA chief Prince Ali accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of blackmail over an endorsement. Prince Ali said, “The whole situation amounts to blackmail and we refuse to give in to that.” He also raised concerns about unpaid prize money and unfair taxes for his team during the World Cup.
Selectors want Rohit Sharma out of 2027 World Cup plans, feeling betrayed after the BCCI backed him. Reports said team management believes the side cannot win with him. Rohit responded by scoring 138 runs against England on July 19. Now, the BCCI might replace chief selector Ajit Agarkar with VVS Laxman.
Mohammad Kaif criticized the Indian team management for delaying Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s debut after his strong IPL 2026 season. Kaif said it is baffling that those in charge wanted the teenage batter to "serve water first." He believes the management made the young player's international journey tougher than it should be.
Fourteen wickets fell at the Queen's Park Oval on the third day as spinners dominated the Test. Pakistan reached 387, led by Abdullah Shafique’s unbeaten 160. West Indies then crashed to 103/6 by Stumps. Sajid Khan and Ali Usman took charge, leaving the hosts with a slim 60-run lead.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam got out for 88 runs after a run-out on Day 3 of the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad. A misunderstanding with Abdullah Shafique ended his hopes of a century. Pakistan finished at 387, while Sajid Khan later took 4 wickets to rattle the hosts.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka beat qualifier Moyuka Uchijima 6-3, 6-3 at the Toronto WTA 1000 on Tuesday. Sabalenka said, "I'm happy with the performance, I'm happy with the fight." Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek and Marta Kostyuk also posted wins. Swiatek got past Sara Bejlek as many top players started their hard court run.
Babar Azam got run out for 88 on August 4, 2026, extending his long Test century drought. He faced 147 balls and hit 10 fours and a six. This painful dismissal kept his Test hundred tally frozen at nine. He last scored a Test century against New Zealand on December 26, 2022.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struggled during his debut series in England, where he got dropped after three matches. Mohammad Kaif said, “You told him you serve water first.” The youngster later bounced back against Zimbabwe, scoring 151 runs to win the Player of the Series award after his tough international start.
Ben Stokes said he wants to coach the England team after retiring from cricket. The 35-year-old is already working on his coaching qualifications while still playing. "I want to be a coach," he said. Stokes believes his experience leading the national side prepared him for this new future role.
Jack Draper lost to Terence Atmane 6-3 2-6 6-2 in Montreal as his arm injury returned. The Brit cried during the match, clearly struggling with pain. Pundit Annabel Croft said, "It is very, very upsetting to see." Draper has struggled with this bone bruise since June 2025, limiting his play.
Mohammad Amir recently got British citizenship, changing his status for global T20 leagues. The 34-year-old said, "As for the IPL, I don't know yet whether I will participate." He will play in the 2027 PSL as an overseas player. Currently, he continues to perform well for teams in England.
Captain Shubman Gill arrived in Colombo on Tuesday for a two-Test series against Sri Lanka with many key players missing due to injuries. Jasprit Bumrah got ruled out, while others face fitness issues. Ramji Srinivasan said, "There is no off-season for players like before," highlighting the ongoing workload management concerns.