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The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.

Mumbai veteran cricketer Siddhesh Lad has expressed strong criticism against the current selection process for the Indian cricket team, claiming that domestic cricket performances in the Ranji Trophy are being ignored by selectors while IPL performance has become the sole criteria for breaking into the national team. The 34-year-old batter, who scored 774 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, cited the example of Jammu & Kashmir pacer Aaquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season but was overlooked for the Test side against Afghanistan.

Five USMNT players who were either snubbed or injured ahead of the 2022 World Cup have now been included in the 2026 squad, marking a remarkable journey of redemption. Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards, and Miles Robinson will all feature in the home World Cup, each having overcome significant challenges to earn their place under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has called Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the greatest signing in IPL history after the teenage sensation broke multiple records in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, bought for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years of age, scored 680 runs in 15 matches this season, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in a single IPL season with 65 sixes.

The Athletic's expert panel has compiled a comprehensive list of the top nine central defenders targeted for the 2026 summer transfer window, categorized into three tiers based on the level of clubs interested. The ranking features nine players from various clubs, with Tier One comprising elite options like Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico Schlotterbeck. Notably, all three Tier One selections are left-footed centre-backs, highlighting the scarcity value and tactical importance of that attribute in modern football.