Vinesh Phogat failed to secure immediate relief from the Delhi High Court on Monday in her plea seeking permission to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games scheduled for May 30-31. The court declined to intervene without hearing the response of the Wrestling Federation of India and the Centre, but allowed Phogat to submit a comprehensive reply to the federation’s show-cause notice. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav directed WFI to conclude proceedings by July 6. WFI had declared her ineligible until June 26, 2026, citing anti-doping rules requiring a six-month notice period for athletes returning from retirement. Phogat argued the policy unfairly ignored maternity-related breaks and hinted at targeted treatment linked to past controversies. (PC: PTI)

Chennai Super Kings veteran MS Dhoni is expected to attend CSK’s final home match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday, but the former captain is unlikely to play because of a thumb injury.   The 44-year-old reportedly injured his thumb during a training session before CSK’s trip to Lucknow and stayed back in Chennai despite initially booking travel tickets. Dhoni had skipped match-day appearances this season, including home games, but is now expected to be present at Chepauk. He trained for around 30 minutes on the eve of the match, though sources indicate he is unlikely to feature even as an Impact Player against Hyderabad. (PC: The Indian Express)

Iran has issued a sharp warning to FIFA over unresolved US visa approvals for its national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026. Iranian officials said blocking players from participating due to political tensions with the United States would violate the principles of international sport. Iran’s football federation confirmed no visas had yet been issued despite the tournament beginning next month. Federation president Mehdi Taj said FIFA must provide guarantees during an upcoming meeting. US President Donald Trump recently signalled support for Iran’s participation, though earlier he had suggested the country skip the tournament over security concerns. (PC: AP)

The BCCI announced a 15-member India A squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka, featuring hosts Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A. Young batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received his first India A call-up after impressive performances in IPL 2026. Tilak Varma was named captain, while Riyan Parag will serve as vice-captain. The tournament will take place in Dambulla from June 9 to June 21, followed by two multi-day matches in Galle. The squad also includes Priyansh Arya, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu and Prabhsimran Singh as India continues focusing on grooming emerging cricket talent for the future. (PC: BCCI)

“Absolutely. I will bring Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and many others. Why should I stop?” football event organiser Satadru Dutta said months after the controversial Lionel Messi event in Kolkata triggered criticism and legal scrutiny. Dutta said organising international football events remains his “core competence” despite the backlash over crowd management and security concerns during Messi’s visit. He defended the event’s high ticket prices, saying such global tours involve huge costs and international payments. Dutta also claimed political interference worsened the Kolkata situation and insisted he was unfairly blamed for the controversy surrounding the event. (PC: X)

Sports organiser Satadru Dutta alleged that VIP interference and security failures caused the chaos during Lionel Messi’s controversial Kolkata tour event. In an exclusive interview, Dutta claimed members of Messi’s entourage blamed West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas for the breakdown after nearly 100 people allegedly crowded Messi for selfies inside restricted areas. Dutta said Messi became visibly uncomfortable in the claustrophobic environment, especially after being touched by attendees during photographs. The organiser, who spent 38 days in custody after the incident, described the Kolkata event as his “biggest regret” and claimed he ended the programme early to protect the remaining India tour events from cancellation.

India’s impressive campaign in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup ended after a 0-3 quarter-final defeat to hosts China in Suzhou, crushing hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Despite the loss, the Young Tigresses achieved their best-ever performance in the tournament by reaching the knockout stage for the first time. China dominated possession throughout the match and took the lead through Huang Qinyi before Liu Yuxi converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time. India struggled to create clear opportunities after the break, while goalkeeper Munni produced crucial saves. Li Qixian sealed China’s victory with a late goal in regulation time.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived in Gonda for the National Open Ranking Tournament despite receiving a show-cause notice from the Wrestling Federation of India over alleged anti-doping and disciplinary violations. The tournament is being held in the home district of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Vinesh, returning to competition after nearly 20 months and following the birth of her son, had registered before the deadline. However, winners of the event will not qualify for Asian Games selection trials under WFI policy. She is awaiting clearance from the federation to compete in the women’s freestyle category.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi created history in the IPL 2026 season. The 15-year-old became the fastest player to hit 100 sixes in T20 cricket. He reached the mark in just 514 balls during Rajasthan Royals' match against Gujarat Titans. He also became the youngest player to achieve this feat. Sooryavanshi scored 36 runs off 16 balls, including three sixes. With 30 sixes in the powerplay this season, he broke Abhishek Sharma's IPL record of 29. Sooryavanshi has already scored two IPL centuries in fewer than 40 balls, making him one of cricket's brightest young stars. (PC: PTI)

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has issued a show-cause notice to wrestler Vinesh Phogat, accusing her of indiscipline, anti-doping violations and breaches of federation rules. WFI declared her ineligible to compete in domestic events until June 26, ruling her out of the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda. The federation alleged that Phogat failed to complete the mandatory six-month notice period required after returning from retirement and also questioned her participation in two weight categories during 2024 trials. The Olympian has been given 14 days to respond. The controversy further deepens the ongoing conflict between Phogat and WFI leadership. (PC: HT)