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FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces a major rebellion after his $20 billion commercial plan collapsed. England and Wales withdrew their support for his re-election. Now, Victor Montagliani is seen as a potential challenger. The election will be held in Rabat, Morocco, on March 18, 2027, amid growing calls for transparency.
T Dilip signed off as India's fielding coach on Monday after a five-year stint. He said, "It is difficult to find the right words for a journey that has meant so much." Dilip transformed the team's fielding culture and introduced the popular medal ceremony that players loved during his tenure.
Sai Kishore played only three matches for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 after rushing his return from finger surgery. He said, "I think I shouldn't have done it at that time." The spinner struggled to regain his rhythm, eventually falling behind Manav Suthar in the team's plans for the season.
Rohit Sharma paid a warm tribute to former India fielding coach T Dilip after his five-year stint ended. Rohit called him a "legend" and said, "You created magic within the group." Dilip thanked the BCCI and coaches for their support. Subhadeep Ghosh has now started as the new fielding coach.
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi earned a call-up to India’s Test squad for the Sri Lanka series. He replaced the injured Jasprit Bumrah after taking 104 wickets in two Ranji Trophy seasons. Coach P Krishna Kumar said, “It’s a big achievement for Nabi because he has set an example.”
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews and skincare entrepreneur Vanessa Piunno made their relationship public in early March 2026. Fans got curious after Piunno shared photos from the Winter Olympics in Milan. She runs Piunno Beauty in Toronto, where she provides skincare education and training to many different clients.
Jammu and Kashmir wicketkeeper-batter Kanhaiya Wadhawan was named captain of the North Zone team for the upcoming Duleep Trophy on Monday. The 23-year-old will lead a squad that includes six players from his state’s historic Ranji Trophy-winning side. Wadhawan earned this role after scoring 474 runs during the recent season.
Auqib Nabi is headed to Sri Lanka as a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah. The Jammu and Kashmir pacer earned his spot after a stellar season where he won seven Man of the Match trophies in ten games. Coach Ajay Sharma said, "He has the patience to bowl on the same spot."
India returned from the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 39 medals, but several top stars fell short of expectations. Sprinter Gurindervir Singh exited in the heats due to injury, while Parul Chaudhary struggled with Glasgow’s cold weather. Parul said, "When I was running, my fingers were frozen in my spikes."
The Indian weightlifting team secured eight medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Chief coach Vijay Sharma said, "The level of support the government is providing right now is unprecedented." The team got one gold, six silver, and one bronze medal. Athletes now aim to work hard for upcoming future competitions.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha arrived in Chile to join Colo-Colo after a huge crowd welcomed him at the airport. The 40-year-old star faced visa delays and jersey name issues before his move. "I'm very happy to be here," he said. The league finally allowed him to use his famous nickname.
UEFA lawyers informed FIFA on Friday that they are considering legal action over the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise plan. The letter warned 18 executives to keep all relevant documents. UEFA said the plan was “fundamentally incompatible with the proper governance of football,” as Infantino faces growing pressure from global federations.