In a strong and unambiguous statement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns.Infantino’s remarks come at a time when uncertainty loomed over Iran’s participation due to ongoing conflicts involving the United States and its allies.

From 200 to 140 is a sharp dip. Ajinkya Rahane losing momentum was one of the reasons why Kolkata Knight Riders lost the game.

In a significant blow to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and millions of “Yellow Army” fans, legendary wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni is set to miss the initial stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

India’s multi-format captain and Gujarat Titans leader, Shubman Gill, has voiced strong opposition to the IPL’s Impact Player rule, joining a growing list of high-profile critics including Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. Gill argues that the rule, which allows mid-match substitutions, undermines the fundamental 11-player nature of cricket and reduces the tactical challenge of rebuilding an innings after early wickets. As the BCCI considers extending the rule through 2027, Gill insists that removing the “extra” player is essential to preserving the core skills of the sport.

A consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures (David Blitzer) and a Blackstone fund has acquired Royal Challengers Bangalore, one of the most valued franchises in the Indian Premier League, for $1.8 billion, setting surging valuation benchmarks for T20 cricket franchises in India’s most watched cricket tournament.

The term “Monday Blues” usually implies a sluggish start to the work week, but for Ranveer Singh and the team behind Dhurandhar 2, Monday was a victory lap. While the industry expected a standard post-weekend dip, this cinematic juggernaut proved that even its “slow” days are a pipe dream for most big-budget blockbusters.