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Najmul Hossain Shanto returns to Bangladesh’s T20I setup as Litton Das prepares to lead the team at the 2026 Asian Games. Bangladesh have recalled Najmul Hossain Shanto to their T20I squad for the men’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad for the tournament, with…

French investigators reportedly found Kylian Mbappé’s name among 26 potential targets linked to an alleged criminal network. Real Madrid and France star Kylian Mbappé has reportedly been named among 26 potential targets in an alleged kidnapping and robbery plot uncovered by French investigators. According to reports based on French newspaper Le Parisien, investigators found addresses…

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka continues her remarkable run at Flushing Meadows after extending her US Open winning streak. Aryna Sabalenka continues to build one of the most impressive recent winning runs at the US Open. The world No. 1 began her title defence with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Camila Osorio, extending her winning streak…

Carlos Alcaraz returned to Grand Slam action in impressive fashion, defeating Roman Safiullin in straight sets after a lengthy injury absence. Carlos Alcaraz made a highly anticipated return to competitive tennis at the 2026 US Open and immediately looked like a serious contender for another title in New York. The defending champion defeated Russia’s Roman…

Brydon Carse has been omitted from England’s squad for the third Test as the hosts look to complete a 3-0 series sweep against Pakistan. England have left fast bowler Brydon Carse out of their squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, with the hosts already holding an unassailable 2-0 lead in…

Muneeba Ali’s half-century and Sadia Iqbal’s three-wicket spell guide Pakistan to a 35-run victory in their opening Women’s T20 Asia Cup match. Pakistan Women made a winning start to their ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 35-run victory over Thailand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. After being asked to bat…

Jasprit Bumrah returns to India’s T20I squad for the Afghanistan series, subject to fitness clearance. India have named Jasprit Bumrah in their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, marking his return to the national setup for the shortest format. Bumrah's selection is subject to fitness clearance, making his availability an important point…

Former England captain Ben Stokes signs with Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 Big Bash League season after retiring from international cricket. Former England captain Ben Stokes has signed with the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming 2026-27 Big Bash League season. The move gives the Australian franchise one of the world's most recognised all-rounders after Stokes…

Misbah-ul-Haq steps down from Pakistan's selection committee following major mid-series changes to the Test squad. Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has resigned from the national selection committee amid major changes to Pakistan's Test squad during the ongoing England series. His resignation comes shortly after the Pakistan Cricket Board announced a dramatic overhaul ahead of the third…

Pakistan make sweeping changes to their Test setup after losing the opening two matches of the England series. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made major changes to the national Test setup after Pakistan suffered consecutive defeats against England. With the three-match series already lost, the PCB has released seven players from the Test squad…