Gautam Gambhir has reportedly received an offer from Rajasthan Royals to join the IPL franchise as CEO, mentor and partner. A report said the new owners are ready to give him a small equity stake of around 2–3%. Gambhir is currently the head coach of the Indian men’s team and his contract runs till the 2027 World Cup. Rules based on Lodha Committee reforms do not allow a national team coach to hold a role with an IPL franchise due to conflict of interest. Because of this rule, he is unlikely to accept the offer at present. (PC: X/BCCI)

Fourteen former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have written to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asking for urgent medical care for jailed former PM and World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan. The letter cites reports about his falling health and vision problems in custody. The group asked for “immediate, adequate and ongoing medical attention” and humane jail conditions. They also sought regular family visits and fair legal access. Other signatories include Greg Chappell, Steve Waugh and Clive Lloyd. No former Pakistan captain has signed the joint appeal. (PC: X)

Australia moved close to elimination from the T20 World Cup 2026 after Sri Lanka beat them by eight wickets. Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten century and led the chase with control. He hit 10 fours and five sixes. Sri Lanka chased 182 in 18 overs. Kusal Mendis added 51 from 38 balls. Pavan Rathnayake stayed not out on 28 off 15. Earlier, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head scored quick fifties to push Australia to 181. Sri Lanka later bowled them out. Australia now need a big win over Oman and other results to go their way to reach the Super 8 stage. (PC: NDTV)

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Skips Class 10 Exams to Focus on IPL 2026 with Rajasthan Royals Story: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will not appear for his Class 10 board exams this year. The 14-year-old cricketer is focusing on IPL 2026 preparations instead. His coach Manish Ojha confirmed the decision. "He won't be giving the Class X exams. He is currently in Nagpur preparing for the upcoming IPL," Ojha told India Today. Sooryavanshi has joined Rajasthan Royals' pre-season camp. He was Player of the Tournament at the U19 World Cup 2026. He scored 439 runs in seven matches. In the final against England, he smashed 175 runs off 80 balls. His innings included 15 sixes. He hit 30 sixes in the tournament, breaking the previous record of 18. (PC: X)

Pakistan are likely to leave out Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi for their next T20 World Cup match against Namibia, according to a PTI report. The move follows their 61-run defeat to India in Colombo. A team management source said the decision came after internal talks late at night. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi reportedly showed displeasure over the performance and left the stadium early. Head coach Mike Hesson also spoke to players in the dressing room. The source said the plan is to try Salman Mirza or Naseem Shah and Fakhar Zaman. If results improve, the senior duo may not return this tournament. (PC: X)

India captain Suryakumar Yadav asked his teammates to stay calm and avoid sledging Pakistan during their T20 World Cup match, according to a behind-the-scenes video released by the BCCI. The dressing room clip shows Suryakumar stressing discipline and focus before the game. He told players to let their performance speak instead of words. India followed the approach on the field and kept their behavior controlled throughout the contest. The plan worked well as India dominated Pakistan and won by 61 runs. The victory also confirmed India’s place in the Super 8 stage of the tournament. 

Rashid Khan became the first cricketer to take 700 wickets in T20 matches during Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 game against UAE. The milestone came when he dismissed Muhammad Arfan in the 16th over. Rashid finished with 1 for 24 from four overs. UAE scored 160 for 9 in 20 overs. Afghanistan chased the target and won by five wickets. Ibrahim Zadran made 53, while Azmatullah Omarzai scored an unbeaten 40 to seal the result. Rashid reached the mark in 513 innings. He already leads the T20I wicket list and stays far ahead of other active bowlers. (PC: India Today)

A Pakistan cricket supporter was filmed smashing his television after his team’s 61-run loss to India in the T20 World Cup match in Colombo. The video spread widely on social media soon after the game ended. The fan shared the clip himself and wrote, “India beat Pakistan again and I just broke my TV set in frustration.” In another post, he added he felt “completely broken, ashamed, and in shock.” India scored 175 for seven and bowled Pakistan out for 114 in 18 overs. Some Pakistan fans at the stadium also looked disappointed. One supporter said, “We do not have answers to Bumrah and Hardik.”  (PC: India Today)

Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board after Pakistan’s 61-run loss to India in the T20 World Cup in Colombo. He questioned PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi’s leadership.   “The biggest crime in the world is that you give a big job to an incompetent person,” Akhtar said. He added that such decisions can “destroy the country” and harm any organisation.   Akhtar also criticised senior players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan. “You’ve made him a superstar, he can’t win a single match,” he said. Pakistan’s repeated losses have raised serious concerns among fans and experts.

Suryakumar Yadav gave an emotional reaction after India national cricket team defeated Pakistan national cricket team by 61 runs in their T20 World Cup match in Colombo. India posted 175 and bowled Pakistan out for 114 in 18 overs. After the win, the captain said, “This is for India.” He highlighted Ishan Kishan’s 77 and said his powerplay attack changed the game. Suryakumar also praised the bowlers for early control. He said Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah set the tone with the new ball. With this result, India secured a place in the Super 8 round. (PC: BCCI)