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Slovenia booked their spot in the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Qualifiers after defeating India in the play-offs. Singles wins from Tamara Zidansek and Kaja Juvan gave Slovenia an unassailable lead, despite a consolation doubles victory for India.

The India U23 national team was defeated 0-4 by hosts Thailand in a friendly match. Siraphop Wandee and Phon-ek Maneekorn gave Thailand a 2-0 half-time lead. Chaiyaphon Otton and Thanakrit Chotmuangpak added two more in the second half.

India bowling coach Morne Morkel called Shubman Gill's neck stiffness 'unfortunate timing', backing Washington Sundar's promotion to No. 3. He also admitted surprise at the quick deterioration of the Eden Gardens pitch in the Test vs SA.

Cheteshwar Pujara backs Sanju Samson to succeed at CSK after a major trade sent Ravindra Jadeja to Rajasthan Royals. Pujara believes Samson will fit in well at Chepauk and is shocked by Jadeja's departure but expects him to thrive.

Chennai Super Kings traded Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals for Sanju Samson ahead of IPL 2026. CSK MD Kasi Viswanathan cited the need for a top-order Indian batsman and a long-term rebuilding strategy for the tough decision.

Harmanpreet Kaur believes the team's first ODI World Cup title will lead to changes in women's central contracts, narrowing the pay gap with male cricketers. She feels the victory has altered market forces and increased the value of women's cricket.

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team has arrived in Chennai for the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025. The two-time champions, coached by PR Sreejesh and captained by Rohit, aim to replicate their 2016 home victory.

Lucknow Super Giants have released David Miller and Akash Deep ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. The franchise has strengthened its bowling by trading in Mohammed Shami from SRH and Arjun Tendulkar from MI, while trading out Shardul Thakur to Mumbai.

Gujarat Titans announced their IPL 2026 player retention list, keeping captain Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, and Jos Buttler. The franchise released five players including Gerald Coetzee and enters the auction with a purse of Rs 12.9 crore.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have retained 17 players, including KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc, for the IPL 2026 auction. They released six players like Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk, and traded in Nitish Rana. DC will enter the auction with Rs 21.8 crore.