The Times of India

David Warner has expressed his continued support for Usman Khawaja's explosive claims regarding the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Warner accused current captain Pat Cummins of undermining Khawaja's statements made in his autobiography. Cummins has firmly denied knowing about the sandpaper plot during the Cape Town Test and criticized Khawaja's allegations. The ball-tampering scandal involved significant penalties for three players following a Cricket Australia investigation.

Australia captain Pat Cummins responded to Usman Khawaja's claims about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during a press conference. Cummins stated that Khawaja's allegations were serious and irresponsible, affecting players and their families. He chose not to pursue legal action despite being advised that some claims might be defamatory. Cricket Australia has decided not to reopen the investigation into the scandal according to Cummins.

The two chances came off the fifth and sixth balls of the second over, bowled by Auqib Nabi.

India and New Zealand made numerous changes to their playing XIs for the fourth ODI match. Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first, taking conditions into account. India leads the series 2-0 after a rain-affected third ODI match was canceled. New Zealand also made six changes, seeking to build squad depth ahead of the World Cup. Both teams are treating the upcoming matches as crucial knockout games.

Australia captain Pat Cummins has strongly denied claims made by Usman Khawaja regarding the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Cummins asserted that he did not know about the plan and has consistently maintained that stance over the years. Khawaja's autobiography brought renewed attention to the incident, prompting severe reactions from Cummins. Despite the allegations, Cummins has decided against taking legal action and hopes to move on from this controversy.

Vivaan Kapoor proudly clinched a silver medal in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Championships, following a nail-biting shoot-off where he just fell short against Abdulrahman Alfaihan of Kuwait. His remarkable achievement not only signifies personal success but also grants him a coveted quota place for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, reflecting the increasing stature of Indian shooters on the global stage.

The 45-year-old's departure comes after several days of uncertainty over his future, with United already working on appointing Mauricio Pochettino as his replacement.

Shreyas Iyer steps into a crucial role in Indias ODI setup with a point to prove. Can he rise to the challenge and deliver?

India are considering releasing Gurnoor Brar from the ODI squad after Friday's match to bolster their preparations for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. Meanwhile, Ruturaj Gaikwad is likely to replace Shubman Gill as an opener for the fourth ODI, with Ishan Kishan expected to continue in the middle order.

Team India received a special traditional Haka welcome at Bay Oval in Tauranga ahead of the final two ODIs against New Zealand. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer were among those present as two elders welcomed the Indian contingent. Captain Shreyas Iyer also delivered a heartfelt speech, thanking them for the warm gesture.

Seventeen-year-old Indian chess prodigy Md Imran is just one Grandmaster norm away from the coveted title, but a US visa crisis threatens his full scholarship at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. After losing his passport and visas in Slovakia, he faces mounting family debt, bureaucratic hurdles and a January 2027 deadline that could derail his chess and academic dreams.

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir recalls the Wembley bout of 1966

Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia opens up about the blockbuster Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh trade, admitting that letting go of the India pacer was a difficult decision. Wadia explains the cricketing rationale behind acquiring Pandya, reveals how the negotiations unfolded and outlines the franchise's long-term ambitions of building a championship-winning team.

Stuart MacGill has acknowledged using sandpaper on the ball during his cricket career, indicating it was not a deliberate cheating strategy. His admission follows recent statements made by Usman Khawaja in his memoir, which has reopened discussions on Sandpapergate. Cricket Australia maintains that the wider team was unaware of any wrongdoing during the 2018 Cape Town Test.

Auqib Nabi had a quiet start to the five-match series, returning figures of 0/33 in the first ODI, which India won by five wickets (DLS method). He bounced back in the second match, dismissing New Zealand openers Will Young and Tim Seifert to help India register a four-run victory (DLS method). The third ODI in Hamilton was abandoned due to rain, with India leading the series 2-0.

England captain Joe Root has refused to comment on fresh Sandpapergate allegations raised by Usman Khawaja in his autobiography. Khawaja claims Australia's wider team was involved in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Root said he did not know what happened inside the Australian dressing room, while Peter Handscomb also declined to discuss the revelations.