Bangladesh cricketers have made significant leaps in the Test rankings following their historic victory over Australia in the Darwin Test. Captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto has risen to a career-best 20th position. Tanzid Hasan and Hasan Mahmud have also made major gains. Meanwhile, Australia’s Travis Head has lost the top spot in Test batting rankings after failing against Bangladesh.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test of the two-match series in Galle, taking a 1-0 lead. With this victory, they moved up one spot to fifth in the ICC World Test Championship points table. India's points percentage now stands at 53.33. Above them in fourth place are Bangladesh, with a points percentage of 66.67.
Having conquered the world in the French jersey and dominated midfield for Arsenal, Patrick Vieira has now embarked on a new and emotional chapter in his coaching career. Following Senegal's exit from the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 50-year-old French legend has taken charge as head coach of Senegal's national team, becoming a symbol of trust for the country's football federation (FSF).
After months of speculation, World Cup-winning midfielder Rodri has finally joined Spanish giants Barcelona. He has signed a four-year contract with the Catalan club after leaving Manchester City.
Bayern Munich star midfielder Jamal Musiala has collapsed suddenly on the pitch twice within just four days. The 23-year-old German midfielder was first affected against Leipzig and then in a pre-season friendly against Heidenheim, raising concerns about his health .
Farhan Ali Wahid, a Bangladeshi-origin footballer born in England, delivered an impressive performance in his first start for Boreham Wood. The 19-year-old left winger scored one goal and provided an assist in a 5-2 victory over Leeds United's Under-21 side, earning him recognition as one of the best players on the pitch.