Asian Games: Gold medal to be shared… — and 7 more from the IPL
4 short reads across IPL: ‘There’s no problem’ • If the cricket final at the Asian Games is washed out, the g…
Quick sweep of stories worth flagging — each summarised in a line.
• Asian Games: Gold medal to be shared if cricket final is washed out.
• Virat Kohli Retired From Tests Because 'People Within Had No Faith In Him': Ex-Cricketer. Mohammad Kaif claims Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket due to feeling unsupported by the Indian team.
• Virat Kohli felt ‘people within had no faith in him’ before Test exit, claims former India cricketer. Virat Kohli felt he lacked importance and backing within the Indian setup before retiring from Tests, according to a former Indian cricketer.
• Virat Kohli builds ultimate ODI batter: Sachin Tendulkar among 7 legends, but AB de Villiers beats Dhoni for one skill. Virat Kohli was asked to build his “ultimate ODI batter shot by shot”, and what he picked was indeed “pure class.”.
• ‘There’s no problem’: Virat Kohli addresses rumours, camaraderie with Gill. Virat Kohli has dispelled any rumors regarding unrest in the Indian cricket team, shining a light on the positive dynamic fostered by Shubman Gill's leadership. Following an impressive unbeaten 139 runs in the first ODI, Kohli spoke about the team's unity and the enjoyment shared with Gill.
• Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast: End of summer review, Warwickshire win the County Championship & England's ODI improvements.
• Irani Cup 2026-27 — Back from injury, Akash Deep ready to shine again against Jammu and Kashmir. Akash Deep had picked up an injury after the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Jammu and Kashmir last season, and after recovery, he faces the same opposition, now in the Irani Cup.
• WATCH: Rishabh Pant Finally Breaks Silence After Omission From India ODI Squad. India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has opened up about his omission from the national white-ball setup, admitting that missing out on selection is difficult to take.