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Glasgow is expected to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria withdrew due to escalating costs. The event will be scaled down, featuring fewer sports and using existing facilities.

Seven candidates, including Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry, are vying for the IOC presidency in March 2025. The election seeks a successor to Thomas Bach after his 12-year tenure.

The Indian machinery for the first Test against Bangladesh, beginning September 19, looked much well oiled in their third practice session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.

Led by captain Rohit Sharma, the squad had an intensive training session at the Chepauk stadium, with every member of the 16-man squad present for the practice.

Virat Kohli was among the first set of batsmen to enter the nets. He was accompanied by left-handed Yashasvi Jaiswal in the adjacent net, as they faced pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and off-spinner R Ashwin, who will mark his 101st Test appearance.

Exactly 28 years ago, on September 16, 1996, India played Pakistan in the first ODI of their bilateral series in Toronto, Canada. But the reported record that the game created may not ever be broken -- a crowd of only 750 turned up to watch the game.

According to the Wisden Almanack, as mentioned by ESPNcricinfo, "despite the sizable South Asian expat population in Toronto, only 750 turned up for the rain-interrupted game".

Those who cancelled their plans to come to the ground, possibly after noticing the weather forecast for the day, must have rued their luck as Sachin Tendulkar played an entertaining run-a-ball knock of 89 to lead India's eight-wicket win.

The rivalry between India and Pakistan in cricket is unparalleled, captivating fans worldwide whenever these two nations clash on the field.


One memorable incident occurred during the ICC T20 World Cup 2012, when former Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina silenced Pakistani supporters in his own unique way.

In a Super 8s encounter at the jam-packed R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Pakistan batted first but struggled against India's bowling attack.

Lakshmipathy Balaji and R Ashwin were the standout performers, taking three and two wickets respectively. Pakistan's innings lacked substantial partnerships, with only Shoaib Malik managing a top score of 28.

The crucial moment came when Pakistan's captain, Mohammad Hafeez, was caught behind off Virat Kohli's bowling for 15.

After Hafeez's wicket, Umar Akmal provided some resistance, scoring a quick-fire 21 off 18 balls.

When he hit Irfan Pathan for a massive six over midwicket, the Pakistani fans erupted in chants of "Pakistan! Pakistan!".

However, their celebration was short-lived.

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has cautioned the Indian team led by Rohit Sharma not to underestimate Bangladesh in the upcoming two-match Test series.

Bangladesh's recent 2-0 victory over Pakistan in a historic sweep has demonstrated their potential as a formidable opponent.

The team has a track record of surprising India and giving them tough competition in the past, as evidenced by their performances in the 2007 ODI World Cup, 2012 Asia Cup, and the unexpected series defeats in 2015 and 2022.

In the Dhaka Test two years ago, Bangladesh nearly achieved their first-ever Test win against India before Shreyas Iyer and Ravichandran Ashwin secured the victory for the Indian side.

Ishan Kishan has a message for BCCI selectors Ishan Kishan's return to red-ball cricket saw him scoring a century in the second-round match of Duleep Trophy after his last-minute inclusion in the India C squad while he had been ruled out of the first-round tie because of a groin injury.

The wicketkeeper-batsman, who hasn't been considered by the BCCI selectors for the first Test of the two-match home series against Bangladesh, scored 111 runs off 126 balls to remind the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee about his skills with some entertaining stroke-play.

Soon after the match, Ishan's cryptic post on Instagram had fans talking about his possible return to the Indian team, after he was overlooked for the annual contract by the BCCI for his absence from domestic competitions while he was not on national duty.

The relationship between Gambhir and Kohli has evolved from one of mutual respect in the early years to moments of on-field aggression and differences in perspective, particularly around leadership and captaincy.

However, both players have always recognized each other's contributions, and despite the occasional friction, there remains a level of professionalism in their interactions.

The Indian men maintained a perfect record with ten points after securing their fifth consecutive victory, and they were accompanied by Vietnam, who continued their impressive performance by defeating Poland 2.5-1.5.

The Indian women found themselves in a three-way tie for the lead with Armenia and Mongolia, all on ten points.

Six rounds are left to be played.

Throughout his career, which lasted from 1992 to 2007, Shane Warne reached unmatched records and worked magic with his mastery of spin.

With 708 wickets in 145 matches, Warne is Australia's top wicket-taker in the Test format.

Former South Africa cricketer David Richardson had a remarkable career both on and off the field. He made his debut for South Africa in a Test match against India in November 1992, marking the country's return to international cricket after a long period of isolation due to apartheid.


Richardson was a skilled wicketkeeper, known for his reliable hands and quick reflexes behind the stumps.

Fans gathered to protest the postponement of three of Ajax's matches coinciding with police strikes over pensions.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has endorsed Mohammad Rizwan as the ideal candidate to succeed Babar Azam as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team.


With reports circulating about Babar's potential removal from the white-ball captaincy, Rizwan has emerged as a strong contender for the position, sparking diverse opinions among fans and former players.

The India captain will be back to lead the team for the two-match home Test series against Bangladesh, having made his last appearance for India in the ODI leg of the Sri Lanka tour.

In a video posted on social media by Star Sports Tamil, some of the top Australian cricketers, including Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon, were asked to name one batsman who they think is a future super star coming from India.

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra recently reminisced about his time playing alongside Gautam Gambhir, the current head coach of the Indian cricket team.

During a podcast, Chopra reflected on Gambhir’s personality, particularly his intense passion and occasional short temper.

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has criticised star batter Babar Azam and other players for prioritizing personal gains over team goals.

Babar's recent form and leadership have drawn harsh criticism from former players, as he hasn't scored a half-century in his last 16 Test innings.

Having achieved half of a south Asian 'double' that once appeared impossible - winning Test series in Pakistan and India - Najmul Hossain Shanto's Bangladesh now have a spring in their step.

Bangladesh have shown that they have it in them to punch above their weight and India cannot afford to take the visiting team lightly in the forthcoming two-match contest, beginning with the game at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday.

Even against bowlers as fast as Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar, Sachin Tendulkar displayed exceptional control, ensuring that the ball was placed in the gaps, often racing to the boundary with little effort.

Tendulkar's cut shot against these two fiery fast bowlers exemplified his ability to neutralize extreme pace with finesse and technical superiority. These moments, especially his uppercut shots, remain etched in cricketing folklore.

For the first time in a women's Twenty20 international match, Ireland defeated England.

Their thrilling five-wicket victory in Dublin with one ball remaining meant that the two-game series finished even at 1-1.

From LSG to RCB?

A viral video captures a conversation between a fan and Rahul as the fan inquires about the possibility of Rahul joining the RCB and in response, the talented right-handed batsman expresses his optimism, stating, "Let's Hope So"

Ever since Rahul's animated conversation with Lucknow Super Giants' owner Sanjeev Goenka after a heavy defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad went viral, rumours have been circulating about Rahul leaving the franchise and potentially joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL 2025

Rahul's contributions were a big part of RCB's success in 2016, when they reached the final of the IPL, although they fell short of winning the title

Rahul's 2016 season with RCB showcased his potential as a top-class T20 batsman, which he later built upon in subsequent seasons with other franchises

Though KL Rahul's time with RCB was relatively short, it played a key role in his development as a cricketer