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Internal conflicts have surfaced between BCCI bosses and the selection committee regarding Rohit Sharma’s future. Reports suggest selectors felt betrayed after BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia publicly backed Rohit for the 2027 World Cup. Many selectors now believe the team will struggle with him, potentially putting Ajit Agarkar’s tenure at risk.
Mohammad Kaif urged the BCCI to question Gautam Gambhir over Kuldeep Yadav’s exclusion during India’s recent ODI series against England. Kaif said, "The BCCI must raise questions about the selection of the playing XI and ask for the reasons." India lost the series 2-1, raising concerns about team management decisions.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed the team will not play any warm-up matches before the upcoming India Test tour. Instead, the squad will use a specialized training camp to prepare for subcontinental conditions. McDonald said, "We feel as though we've got enough time to immerse ourselves in those conditions."
CWG gold medallist Dilip Gavit now aims to set world records in the 100m and 400m at next month's Para Asian Games in Japan. "I want to set world records in the 100m and 400m at the Asian Games," said Gavit. He won gold in Glasgow after competing in able-bodied events.
Ireland’s five-match ODI series against Afghanistan could cost them future fixtures with England. The England and Wales Cricket Board is unhappy because they refuse to play Afghanistan due to the Taliban’s gender policies. Cricket Ireland started the series this Wednesday, ignoring the ECB’s stance and risking their long-standing relationship.
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.