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India to Host Junior Hockey World Cup, Set for Clash with Pakistan in Group Stage

India is set to host the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10. The host nation finds itself in Pool B, facing Pakistan, Chile, and Switzerland. This edition marks a historic moment as the tournament expands to include 24 teams for the first time.

Bumrah Boosts India's Edgbaston Test Hopes with Return to Bowling Nets

Jasprit Bumrah's return to training has boosted India's bowling preparations for the Edgbaston Test after their Headingley defeat. Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj bowled in the nets, injecting intensity into the team's practice. While Bumrah's inclusion remains uncertain due to workload management, his presence offers hope as Team India aims to level the series.

Lhuan-dre Pretorious, 19, Shatters 61-Year Record, Becomes Youngest South African Test Centurion on Debut

Lhuan-dre Pretorious, a 19-year-old prodigy, etched his name in South African cricket history by becoming the youngest player to score a Test century on debut against Zimbabwe. He surpassed Graeme Pollock's 61-year-old record with an unbeaten 128, rescuing the Proteas from an early collapse.

Iyer's Test Debut Delayed: Former Cricketer Urges Patience, Cites Competition

Despite Shreyas Iyer's impressive performances in the ICC Champions Trophy, IPL, and domestic red-ball season, Aakash Chopra suggests a Test call-up isn't imminent. Chopra highlights that players like Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, and Dhruv Jurel are ahead in the queue.

World Test Championship Standings: Australia, England Dominate as India Seeks Rebound

The new World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle has commenced with Australia and England leading with a perfect PCT of 100. Sri Lanka follows after their series against Bangladesh. India, despite Shubman Gill's team's impressive fight and five centurions, suffered a loss to England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a middle-order collapse.

Club World Cup Group Stage Struggles with Low Attendance: Over 1 Million Seats Go Unfilled

The Club World Cup group stage saw a million empty seats in the stands over the 48 games in the tournament so far.

Chelsea Clinches Jamie Gittens Transfer from Dortmund in Blockbuster Deal

Chelsea have agreed a deal worth up to €65 million ($76.1m) to sign Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund, sources have told ESPN.

India Seeks Series Rebound; Prasidh Krishna Confident Despite Bumrah's Limited Role

India faced a setback in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy's first Test against England, with coach Gautam Gambhir committed to managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload, limiting him to three matches. Prasidh Krishna sees this as an opportunity, emphasizing team unity and learning from senior players like Bumrah.

Monaco Signs Paul Pogba Following Doping Ban

Paul Pogba has completed move to Ligue 1 side Monaco as he nears a return to competitive action after a two-year absence.

Brentford Rejects Man United's £62.5M Mbeumo Offer, Holding Out for Higher Fee

Brentford have rejected an overall package worth £62.5 million ($85.7 million) for Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United, sources told ESPN.

Djokovic Aims for Record 25th Grand Slam at Wimbledon, Citing Best Chance for Victory

Novak Djokovic wouldn't confirm if this could be the last Wimbledon of his career, but he did agree it might be his best remaining shot for a record 25th Grand Slam title.

Jurgen Klopp Blasts Expanded Club World Cup as "Worst Idea Ever" Citing Player Welfare Concerns

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has criticised the introduction of the expanded Club World Cup format, calling it the worst idea ever implemented in football.

Wenger Vows Better Pitches for 2026 World Cup After Club World Cup Criticism

FIFA's Global Football Development chief Arsene Wenger acknowledged that the quality of pitches hosting Club World Cup matches in the U.S. was not good enough,

Praggnanandhaa Triumphs in UzChess Cup Victory; Indian Shuttlers Sharma and Shetty Advance at US Open

Tanvi Sharma, Ayush Shetty into US Open QF.

Indian Sports Update: Hockey Team Battles Relegation, RPL Semis Kick Off, Shuttlers Advance at US Open

Here are all the updates from Indian sports on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Verstappen 'Annoyed' by Mercedes Rumors, Horner Claims Amidst Contract Speculation

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has claimed recent speculation linking Max Verstappen to Mercedes has "annoyed" the four-time world champion.

Smriti Mandhana Makes History, Becomes First Indian Woman to Score Centuries in All Cricket Formats

Smriti Mandhana made history on Saturday. She became the first Indian woman cricketer to score centuries in all formats. This happened during the T20I against England Women. Mandhana scored 112 runs off 62 balls. India Women posted 210/5, their highest T20I score against England. Her achievement places her among the elite cricketers globally.

Bumrah's Birmingham Nets Session: Pace Variations and Test Readiness in Focus

Jasprit Bumrah displayed intense focus during practice at Edgbaston, bowling with pace and accuracy alongside Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Kuldeep Yadav is also working diligently on both his bowling and batting, potentially becoming a key option for the second Test given Birmingham's dry conditions. The team will now take a break before regrouping, with Bumrah's availability remaining uncertain.

Steve Smith Eyes Grenada Test Return After Injury Layoff

The veteran batter has started practicing and will join the squad in Barbados by Sunday

Prasidh Krishna Eyes Redemption: Focus on Economy Rate and Length Control After Headingley Setback

After an expensive outing in Leeds, the 29-year-old reflected on the learning curve of Test cricket, and the responsibility that comes with Bumrah's absence