India’s cricket board has directed Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman amid protests, sparking debate over political influence on the IPL.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams is set to return to the Australian Open at age 45 after receiving a wildcard, marking a historic comeback in Melbourne.
Former Australian batter Damien Martyn has been placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis and is undergoing treatment in Queensland.
England defeated Australia by four wickets at the MCG, ending a 15-year wait for a Test win Down Under and delivering Joe Root and Ben Stokes their first victory in Australia.
Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s List A record in the Vijay Hazare Trophy as Rohit Sharma equalled David Warner’s mark with his ninth 150-plus score.
