Virat Kohli fit for the England ODI series
Virat Kohli suffered a hamstring injury in the final match of IPL 2026, which prevented him from playing in the ODI series against Afghanistan. The BCCI included him in the squad for the England ODI series, but also stated that his place in the playing eleven would depend on his fitness. Claims are circulating on social media that Virat has passed the fitness test and has been cleared to take the field.
According to reports, Virat Kohli has been declared fully fit and ready to return to the cricket field. He has passed the fitness test and is reportedly cleared to play in the ODI series against England. The former Indian captain was recently seen practicing with former cricketer Sanjay Bangar, a video of which went viral.
India squad for England ODI series: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli , Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Suryansh Shedge, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnur Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna
“No discussion on Hardik’s trade yet”: Kasi Viswanathan
Since the conclusion of IPL 2026, there has been intense discussion surrounding Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya. It is being speculated that Hardik will leave the franchise. Some media reports claim that seven teams are competing to acquire Hardik, with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) leading the pack. Now, CSK has broken its silence on Hardik’s trade.
Kasi Viswanathan has dismissed these reports as premature. He also clarified that no official discussions have yet taken place within the franchise regarding Hardik’s trade. Speaking to RevSports, Kasi Viswanathan said, “There has been no discussion on Hardik’s trade yet. Discussions on this matter will only be possible after the conclusion of MLC 2026.”
Delay in debut will put more pressure on Vaibhav, says Gavaskar
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was selected for Team India for the T20 series against Ireland and England, but did not play in either match against Ireland or the first T20 against England. Now, former Indian captain and legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar has made a significant statement about this 15-year-old explosive batsman.
Sunil Gavaskar said on Sony Sports Network, “This delay will put more pressure on Vaibhav whenever he gets a chance. At 15, you don’t think much about pressure. He knows that if he gets a chance in the second or third matches, he will have to perform well at all costs. But he is happy to be in the team. The Indian team is full of great players from whom Vaibhav can learn a lot.”
KKR inaugurates own stadium in USA, SRK thanks Jay Shah
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s IPL franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has created history in the cricketing world. The Knight Riders franchise has grandly inaugurated the LA Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Pomona, California, USA. With this, KKR has become the first franchise in the world to build an international cricket stadium.
This venue will serve as the permanent home ground for the Los Angeles Knight Riders and is also considered a key venue for the cricket tournament at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The stadium was inaugurated with traditional Indian rituals and prayers. Shah Rukh appeared delighted on this special occasion and shared an emotional message on social media, thanking ICC Chairman Jay Shah.
Shah Rukh wrote, “What was once a dream has now become a reality. Welcome to the LA Knight Riders Cricket Ground. This space has been created not just for sport, but for entertainment, for families, and for memories that will last a lifetime.”
Former Australian cricketer found guilty of child sexual abuse
Former Australian cricketer Aaron Summers has been found guilty of child sexual abuse charges. Summers has pleaded guilty, which could lead to jail time. The case against Summers, who has played in the Big Bash League and Pakistan’s PSL, dates back to 2018, when he played for the Hobart Hurricanes. The final sentence in this case will be announced in August.
The Supreme Court of Tasmania heard that Aaron Summers had contacted the victim on social media before the incident. During the hearing, Summers’ lawyer, Carolyn Graves, urged the court to show leniency to Summers, as he was going through a difficult time in his life at the time of the incident. Aaron Summers was known for bowling at speeds of up to 150 km/h. He was arrested in 2021 in a child sexual abuse case, after which he retired from cricket. In 2021, he served a prison sentence for other child abuse-related offenses.
Yashasvi Jaiswal watches FIFA World Cup match at New Jersey stadium
Yashasvi Jaiswal enjoyed a break from cricket as he attended the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash between France and Sweden at the New York-New Jersey stadium, soaking in the big-match atmosphere from the stands. Fresh from a century outing in India colours against Afghanistan, Jaiswal was spotted soaking in the FIFA World Cup 2026 atmosphere from the stands.
The 24-year-old batter was seen wearing Lionel Messi’s iconic No 10 Argentina jersey as he embraced the electric FIFA World Cup atmosphere. Jaiswal, looked completely at home among thousands of football fans, humming along to Shakira’s official FIFA World Cup song Dai Dai before taking in the entertainment and soaking up the carnival-like atmosphere around the stadium.
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