Mumbai Indians' young cricketer Tilak Varma faced an early exit from their IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants, leaving fans stunned. Despite scoring a steady 25 runs in 23 balls, Varma was retired out by his own team's decision. Coach Mahela Jayawardene defended the move, stating that it was a tactical requirement for the team's chase for the high target set by the opposition. Despite the disappointment, MI went on to win the match with a comfortable margin.
After bouncing back from a defeat in Munich, Chelsea have recorded six out of seven wins in all competitions, with a comfortable victory over rivals Tottenham in the Premier League. The Blues now face the surprise package of this season's Champions League, Qarabag, who have secured two wins out of their three matches including a victory against Benfica. These two teams have met twice before with Chelsea coming out on top in both occasions. Will history repeat itself or will Qarabag cause an upset?
Former Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell was critical of the referee's decision to award a penalty against Jorrel Hato in their match against Qarabag FK. Despite a strong start from Chelsea with a goal from Brazilian wonderkid Willian Estevao, Qarabag came back to lead 2-1 at halftime. The turning point in the match came when Hato was penalized for a handball, leading to Qarabag's third goal. Despite the outcry, UEFA did not release an official statement clarifying the VAR decision due to the quick turnaround of the game.
In a thrilling Champions League match, Chelsea was held to a 2-2 draw by Qarabag after Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench to score the equalizer for the west London team. Despite a strong start with Estevao opening the scoring, Qarabag fought back with two goals in the first half. Chelsea made a comeback in the second half, thanks to substitute players Garnacho, Enzo Fernandez, and Liam Delap. Download the Sky Sports app to stay updated on all Champions League fixtures and check the live table to see how the teams are faring.
After making a stellar debut in 2013, Mohammed Shami has been a consistent and crucial player in India's Test cricket team. However, recurrent injuries have plagued his career, and he has been excluded from the squad for the upcoming series against South Africa. Despite performing well in domestic cricket, doubts over his fitness have led to his omission. With a formidable pace attack in place, Shami's exclusion serves as a reminder of the challenging nature of a cricketer's career, where even the best have to wait for another chance under the sun.
PM Modi hosted and interacted with the Women’s World Cup-winning team, praising their resilience and recounting iconic moments in Indian women’s cricket. He also urged them to promote fitness and motivate young girls, emphasizing the significance of sports and physical well-being.
Despite their impressive performances in the recent ODI series against Australia, top Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will not be part of the India A squad for the upcoming series against South Africa A. This decision was made in order to give other players, like Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad, an opportunity to lead and showcase their skills. The omission of Rohit and Virat from the squad, despite their stellar performances in Australia, has raised some questions and speculation about their future roles in the Indian team.
In a nail-biting first T20I match between West Indies and New Zealand, the visitors managed to come out on top with a seven-run victory at Eden Park in Auckland. This is their fifth consecutive win in the format and also their first ever away win against the Kiwis. Led by Shai Hope's half-century and Roston Chase's brilliant spell of 3/26, West Indies posted a total of 164 runs while defending their score against a strong New Zealand lineup. Despite a valiant effort from Mitchell Santner in the death overs, the hosts fell short by seven runs.
In this week's edition of the Debrief, Sky Sports columnist Adam Bate takes a data-driven approach to analyzing three key performances in the Premier League: Conor Bradley's space creation for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool, Nico Gonzalez's forward passing for Manchester City, and Ferdi Kadioglu's unusual flexibility for Brighton. Bate highlights Bradley's tenacity and knack for creating underlapping runs, which have proven effective in connecting with Salah's attacking prowess.
On the eve of Liverpool's highly anticipated match against Real Madrid, a shocking transfer development has taken center stage. In recent years, Liverpool has splashed the cash, bringing in big names such as Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez. However, the 27-year-old Trent Alexander-Arnold, who will be facing his former team for the first time since his transfer to Madrid, is expected to receive a hostile welcome from the Liverpool crowd. All eyes will be on Wirtz as he looks to prove his worth in what is being dubbed a high-stakes transfer showdown between the two clubs. With both teams boasting impressive attacking talent, this promises to be an exciting and unforgettable Champions League clash.
In a heated Champions League match, ACHRAF HAKIMI of Paris Saint-Germain was brought to tears after being taken down by Luis Diaz of Bayern Munich. Despite being considered favorites, PSG suffered a 2-1 defeat on their home turf at the hands of the German giants. The match also saw PSG's star player Ousmane Dembele leave the field injured in the first half, adding to their woes.