Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the first half at State Farm Stadium on Oct 24, 2021. Hopkins added another Arizona highlight in Glendale, turning a scoring play into a familiar end-zone moment for one of football’s smoothest pass catchers. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports.
The Minnesota Vikings’ rumor mill is a constantly breathing beast, and this weekend it lassoes a wide receiver, a trade, and the projected winner of the summer quarterback competition.
The rumors will continue until training camp and beyond, so here’s a look at the latest.
The Hopkins Reunion Angle Still Has a Pulse
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reacts after a first-quarter run against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on Oct 5, 2025. The veteran playmaker worked through traffic in Baltimore, adding another sideline-ready moment during a matchup against one of his former teams inside a rugged early offensive stretch. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images.
Rumor: Despite signing Jauan Jennings in May, DeAndre Hopkins remains an option for the Vikings.
This one came from CBS Sports. Brad Crawford wrote last week, “The Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs are three potential fits for Hopkins, all of which have been discussed by the former first-round pick at some point this offseason. Joe Burrow is one quarterback Hopkins said he would enjoy playing with during an interview with Sports Illustrated.”
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“In Minnesota, Hopkins would reunite with former Arizona Cardinals teammate Kyler Murray. The pair played three seasons together from 2020-22, hooking up 17 times for touchdowns over that stretch.”
TMZ asked Hopkins about Murray and the Vikings in March, and he replied, “Kyler — that’s my boy, man. Kyler is like family. I talked to Kyler throughout the year last year. I talked to Kyler after, you know, his situation in Arizona. Kyler’s like family, man.”
“I would always, you know, embrace that journey with him. He’s on a one-year deal? Whatever I can do for what someone like that — if Kyler need me he know I’m there, if the Vikings need me they know I’ll be there.”
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Minnesota doesn’t really need a WR3 or WR4 at the moment — Jennings basically solved all WR questions — but Hopkins on an affordable contract would assuredly excite fans.
Rumor: Justin Jefferson could grow disgruntled and request a trade.
Another CBS Sports special, Garrett Podell sized up prominent NFL stars who could ask for a trade in the near future. Sadly, Jefferson pulled down a nomination.
Podell wrote, “Prediction on whether or not Jefferson will eventually ask for a trade: Yes, by the 2028 NFL offseason. The McCarthy-Murray competition will fail to bear long-term fruit at football’s most important position, leaving Jefferson dissatisfied entering the final season of his four-year, $140 million deal in 2028.”
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“Out of guaranteed money, Jefferson will be looking for a new, multiyear deal at the age of 29, but he’ll aim to get his next batch of guaranteed cash elsewhere. Compensation to get the deal done: First-round pick and third-round pick. It’s a similar package to the one the Patriots used to acquire Brown from the Eagles, but instead of a fifth-round pick, Minnesota gets a third-round draft choice since Jefferson doesn’t come with the same attitude and fluidity questions.”
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) hugs head coach Kevin O’Connell before a game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on Oct 20, 2024. The pregame moment captured Minnesota’s franchise receiver and head coach together before another NFC North matchup in Minneapolis, where the Vikings prepared for Detroit’s challenge. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.
Randy Moss left the Vikings after seven seasons in 2005. This year is — checks notes — Jefferson’s seventh season.
“Likely landing spot: Las Vegas Raiders. It’s hard to project how the NFL landscape will look years down the road, but the Raiders make plenty of sense for a multitude of reasons,” Podell continued.
“Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, will need a true WR1 to complement All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers, and Las Vegas has shown a willingness to trade for a superstar wide receiver at the back of the end their 20s: The Raiders traded a first-round draft choice and a second-round draft choice to the Green Bay Packers in 2022 in exchange for a 29-year-old Davante Adams.”
Rumor: Kyler Murray will win the Vikings’ QB1 competition, per NFL.com.
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Nick Shook of NFL.com investigated which NFL players could most improve this season, citing Murray as a top contender. Along the way, he declared QB1 projection for the Vikings: “Murray’s shift from Arizona to Minnesota isn’t quite the discovery of an oasis, but it’s certainly a better situation for the former No. 1 overall pick than the one he inhabited in the desert.”
“After dealing with injuries and logging just five games in 2025, Murray is now playing under quarterback expert Kevin O’Connell and has the privilege of throwing passes to Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings and T.J. Hockenson in a stable offensive scheme that helped Sam Darnold post a career year in 2024.”
Kyler Murray throws a pass during Minnesota Vikings minicamp at the team’s practice facility in Eagan in June 2026. The veteran quarterback worked through summer reps after signing in March for $1.3 million, learning Kevin O’Connell’s offense while preparing for a high-profile competition inside Minnesota’s reshaped quarterback room. Mandatory Credit: YouTube.
If Darnold could explode in the Twin Cities, so can Murray — is the idea here.
“Yes, he’s going to win the job over J.J. McCarthy, and I believe he’ll form a beautiful partnership with O’Connell, the coach of a team that is a reliable quarterback away from a return to the playoffs. Expect Murray to become that quarterback and rebuild his reputation along the way,” Shook concluded.
Most Vikings fans, too, agree that Murray will take home the QB1 bacon.
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Broncos Wire‘s 91-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at rookie wide receiver Joseph Manjack (No. 86).
Before the Broncos: Manjack (6-3, 210 pounds) bounced around the college ranks, starting his career at USC in 2021. In 11 games (seven starts), Manjack caught seven passes for 67 yards before transferring to Houston, where he played from 2022-24. Manjack appeared in five games in 2022, but his time was limited due to a hand injury. Manjack rarely wore gloves, and became a campus sensation when he caught a one-handed pass for a touchdown against UTSA. In 2023-24, Manjack was rewarded for his toughness by being voted by his teammates to wear No. 0, a sign of his mental toughness.
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In 2023, Manjack started 10 games, catching 46 passes for 577 yards and a career-high six touchdowns. In 2024, Manjack followed his performance by starting 11 games, hauling in 22 passes for 351 yards and three scores. In 2025, Manjack transferred a final time to TCU, where he finished his college football career. Manjack started all 11 contests, catching 44 passes for a career-high 579 yards and three touchdowns last fall.
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Broncos tenure: Manjack was one of 13 undrafted free agents signed by the Denver Broncos in the immediate aftermath of the 2026 NFL draft. Manjack will make his Denver debut during preseason this summer.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Slim. Manjack enters a crowded wide receiver room which features the likes of Jaylen Waddle, Marvin Mims and Courtland Sutton. Manjack may not be with the Broncos by the time roster cuts happen in August, but he could be a candidate to find a spot on the practice squad.
MUNICH (AP) — South African Michael Hollick eagled the final hole to defeat countryman Hennie Du Plessis and win the BMW International Open for his first European tour victory on Sunday.
The 39-year-old Hollick also birdied the 17th hole for a final-round 5-under 67, ending at 18 under for the tournament.
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“I didn’t really know what the scores were,” Hollick said. “I hit two perfect five irons on 17th and 18th, so couldn’t have asked for much more, really.”
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Hollick had bogeyed the 16th and Du Plessis was two shots clear at the top coming into the 17th, but a bogey-par finish kept him at 17 under for the tournament.
Hollick, in his rookie season in the DP World Tour, said that four years ago he had “put the clubs in the cabinet” and started coaching for a while.
“It’s amazing, honestly, just given myself and my family such a good opportunity,” Hollick said.
Bob Arum has highlighted one of Terence Crawford’s greatest attributes, questioning whether Jaron Ennis would have the wizardry to overcome it.
Despite hanging up his gloves in December, ‘Bud’ has been repeatedly mentioned as a potential opponent for Ennis, who comes off a career-best victory over Xander Zayas.
The 29-year-old was considered a clear favourite heading into their showdown last weekend, yet it was nonetheless an awe-inspiring performance as he scored three knockdowns en route to a seventh-round stoppage victory.
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As a result, ‘Boots’ became a two-division unified champion by claiming the WBO and WBA super-welterweight titles, dethroning one of the flagship fighters at 154lbs.
Against Crawford, however, many believe that Ennis would enjoy comparatively meagre success, even with the 38-year-old having seemingly settled into retirement.
The American’s last outing saw him dethrone Canelo Alvarez in September, becoming a three-division undisputed champion by scoring a unanimous decision victory at 168lbs.
‘Bud’ was arguably most effective at 147lbs, though, as suggested by his surprisingly one-sided ninth-round stoppage victory over Errol Spence Jr in July 2023.
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While considering this performance, in particular, Top Rank promoter Arum told FightHype that he wonders how Ennis would compete with Crawford’s switch-hitting style.
“Crawford is an awfully good fighter, and it would take a real wizard to beat him. Crawford has something that no other fighter around has … He fights equally well as a southpaw and a right-hander.
“Usually, the fighter he’s fighting trains for him as an orthodox fighter – and so, from the first round, he’ll turn southpaw, and the guy isn’t ready for him. That’s what beat Spence.”
While Crawford is more accomplished, as a former five-division world champion, Ennis has also proven to be equally effective when fighting out of the orthodox and southpaw stances.
Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner celebrates after a sack, with 2025 marking his second NFL season and the year he finished with 8 sacks for Brian Flores’ defense. Turner’s reaction captures the burst and confidence that helped him grow into a larger role for Minnesota during his early-career climb inside a surging pass rush. Mandatory Credit: YouTube.
Yes, the countdown is around 10 weeks until Minnesota Vikings regular season football, and yes, we have 10 things for you to know before that September 13th game at home against the Green Bay Packers.
To set the table, sportsbooks expect the Vikings to win just eight or nine games this year, so if they plan to reach the playoffs — and maybe even win a game in the tournament — they must beat the odds, as they did in 2024.
Kyler Murray’s Discount Deal Takes the Cake for Vikings Offseason
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray participates in organized team activities at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan on May 27, 2026. Murray worked through offseason drills while Minnesota installed its offense and evaluated personnel, building chemistry across the quarterback room and receiving corps during a busy spring session before training camp later that summer. Mandatory Credit: YouTube.
1. The Cardinals Are Paying Kyler Murray to Play for the Vikings
The Cardinals are shouldering most of Murray’s salary while he plays for the Vikings. Minnesota is only responsible for the veteran minimum of $1.3 million, a fraction of the $36.8 million Arizona remains obligated to pay under Murray’s previous contract.
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The unusual financial arrangement allows the Vikings to acquire a former top draft pick for the cost of a backup or a player competing for a starting role, while the Cardinals bear the substantial financial burden. It remains to be seen if Murray can revitalize his career in Minnesota, but from a financial perspective, it’s an exceptionally favorable deal for the Vikings. It might be the best deal in professional sports right now.
2. Half of All Vikings Starters Are Scheduled to Hit 2027 Free Agency
Vikings football could look a whole lot different in 2027. These men are scheduled to test the open market next offseason:
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Blake Brandel (OL)
Blake Cashman (LB)
Andrew DePaola (LS)
T.J. Hockenson (TE)
Theo Jackson (S)
Aaron Jones (RB)
Jauan Jennings (WR)
Jordan Mason (RB)
Kyler Murray (QB)
Brian O’Neill (OT)
Ivan Pace Jr. (LB)
Isaiah Rodgers (CB)
Ryan Van Demark (OT)
Andrew Van Ginkel (OLB)
Jay Ward (S)
Carson Wentz (QB)
3. The New General Manager Is Tight-Lipped
Minnesota hired Nolan Teasley at the end of May, and at his introductory press conference, reporters asked him in-depth questions. He replied with short, diplomatic answers.
His predecessor, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, often divulged the team’s roster construction process. Those days are over. Teasley will never say too much.
4. Vikings Have Best WR1-WR2-WR3 Setup since Moss-Carter-Reed
In no way, shape, or form are Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jauan Jennings better than Randy Moss, Cris Carter, and Jake Reed. But they’re the best threesome since Moss-Carter-Reed. The Vikings finally emphasized the WR3 spot this offseason. The days of Bisi Johnson, K.J. Osborn, and Jalen Nailor — decent at best — third wide receivers are paused.
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5. Brian Flores Will See the Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa — in Separate Games
In Week 4, Flores will face his former employer, the Miami Dolphins. That franchise unceremoniously fired him five years ago, setting in motion an ongoing lawsuit against the league. Flores can get redemption on the field against Miami at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 4th.
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores talks with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during a second-half timeout against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sep 12, 2021. Flores communicated with his young passer in Foxborough as Miami worked through a tight AFC East road matchup against his former organization. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports.
Eight weeks later, the Vikings face the Atlanta Falcons, a team that could be led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who called Flores a “terrible person” in the summer of 2024.
A double dose of Flores revenge.
6. No Western U.S. Games
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The westernmost points on Minnesota’s 2026 schedule are Mexico City and Minneapolis, believe it or not. If you live Vikings games in California, Colorado, and Arizona, you are out of luck this year — unless the Vikings reach the playoffs.
7. Remember the Alternate Year Theory
A brief history of the Vikings’ performance over the last dozen years:
2014 Vikings: Average 2015 Vikings: Good 2016 Vikings: Average 2017 Vikings: Good 2018 Vikings: Average 2019 Vikings: Good 2020 Vikings: Average 2021 Vikings: Average 2022 Vikings: Good 2023 Vikings: Average 2024 Vikings: Good 2025 Vikings: Average
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It’s time for another playoff trip, by the numbers.
8. EDGE Depth Is Different This Time
In years past, the Vikings would roll into September with Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, and Dallas Turner. Or, before that, Danielle Hunter, Za’Darius Smith, and D.J. Wonnum. After the Greenard trade to the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota no longer has a go-to OLB3, unless rookie Jake Golday or second-year DT Tyrion Ingram Dawkins are ready for the job.
The OLB setup on paper before training camp now looks like this:
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Andrew Van Ginkel
Dallas Turner
Bo Richter
Perhaps the Vikings will sign a free agent like Jadeveon Clowney and show they mean business.
9. For Now, There’s No Harrison Smith, C.J. Ham, or Adam Thielen
Ham and Thielen retired — like expressly. Smith simply hasn’t returned. No matter how you dice it, the Vikings won’t feel the same. The beloved veterans are gone.
Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) speaks at a press conference at Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin, Ireland, on Sep 26, 2025. Smith handled media duties before Minnesota’s international matchup, offering a veteran presence during the Vikings’ overseas trip as the team prepared for its Week 4 game against Pittsburgh. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
Smith could return for one more hurrah to ease the pain, but you know, he actually has to do that at some point.
10. No Longer an Old Team
Minnesota booted Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave off the roster. Ham and Thielen walked away. Smith’s future is up in the air.
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In one offseason, Minnesota went from an old football team to a young one:
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Women’s T20 World Cup Final Live Score: England will look to end Australia’s dominance in women’s T20 cricket when the two teams meet in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord’s on Sunday.
A full house of 31,180 fans is expected at the iconic venue as England aim to maintain their remarkable record in World Cups at home. The hosts have never lost a World Cup on home soil, having won all four previous editions staged in England.
Standing in their way are six-time champions Australia, who are chasing a record-extending seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title.
Familiar rivals meet again in final
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This will be the fourth Women’s T20 World Cup final between England and Australia. The two sides previously met in the title clashes in 2012, 2014 and 2018.
England are chasing only their second Women’s T20 World Cup crown after winning the inaugural tournament in 2009, which was also played at Lord’s. Current England head coach Charlotte Edwards captained the side to that historic triumph.
Australia, meanwhile, have dominated the competition over the years, winning the trophy in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023.
Australia enter final with confidence
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Australia will head into the final full of confidence after their commanding performances throughout the tournament.
They also hold a psychological advantage, having handed England a 16-0 Ashes whitewash in Australia at the start of last year, including a 3-0 sweep in the T20I series.
Under new captain Sophie Molineux, Australia have continued their winning run. Molineux has also been their leading wicket-taker with 10 wickets in six matches.
The defending champions booked their place in the final by knocking India out at Lord’s before defeating West Indies by eight wickets in the semifinal.
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Australia were boosted by the return of Phoebe Litchfield from a quadriceps injury during the win over India. However, the fitness of experienced all-rounder Ellyse Perry remains a concern after she retired hurt with a quadriceps injury in the semifinal against West Indies. Perry, though, trained on the eve of the final.
England boosted by captain’s return
England have received a major lift with captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt returning to form at the perfect time. She played a match-winning knock of 75 off 47 balls against South Africa to help England reach the final.
Opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge has also enjoyed an outstanding tournament. She is currently the leading run-scorer in the competition with 294 runs and will once again be key to England’s hopes of lifting the trophy in front of their home crowd.
Before Mayweather ruled the sport throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Whitaker was viewed as the best defensive fighter in boxing, becoming a four-division world champion and only losing one fight by stoppage in his final bout when he was far past his best.
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Another fighter known to have high level defence is Crawford, and in a resurfaced clip he has reflected on the abilities of the two boxing legends, revealing that he ranks Mayweather above Whitaker.
“I think Floyd had the best defence in boxing history. Yeah definitely [better than Whitaker]. I’d say he got more defence than Sweet Pea because he got hit less.
“Sweet Pea had more head movement so was better at slipping punches and making you miss, but Floyd on defence…he’d make you pay catching counter, catching slipping, hitting you with shots you don’t see. That’s where Floyd is the master, hit and don’t get hit.”
There is plenty of evidence to support Crawford’s view, as the biggest shot that Mayweather ever took arguably came in his 2010 clash with Shane Mosley, where he had to show off those defensive skills by recovering from a powerful right hand.
He evaded any further major punishment to stay on his feet and went on to win the bout by a wide unanimous decision, and ended his career having never been knocked down in the ring.
England captain Harry Kane has urged his teammates to be prepared for a stern examination when they take on co-hosts Mexico in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The knockout encounter, scheduled for July 6 at 5:30 AM IST, pits an unbeaten England side against a Mexican team that has enjoyed a flawless campaign on home soil.Mexico head into the contest in outstanding form, winning all four of their matches to top Group A. They have scored eight goals without conceding once, thriving on quick transitions while making full use of the high-altitude conditions in Mexico City.England, meanwhile, have remained unbeaten and booked their place in the Round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over DR Congo. While the Three Lions have also scored eight goals during the tournament, questions remain over fatigue after a demanding club season.Speaking ahead of the high-stakes encounter, Kane acknowledged the scale of the challenge and insisted England must be ready to adapt if they are to progress.“It is going to be a really tough game for many different reasons. First of all, Mexico are a really good team. Then all these other little details are going to make it even harder, but from our point of view it’s another opportunity to build some momentum. It’s kind of the peak time to do that,” Kane said, as quoted by Goal.com.The England skipper added that knockout football often requires teams to find different ways to win.“So there are no excuses in a game like this. We know it will be tough. We know we might have to grind it out. We might have to find a different way to win. But that’s what the World Cup is about. Everyone’s looking forward to the occasion, the stadium, the atmosphere, and ultimately putting yourself in those games. That is why you train like we do. That’s why you play football—it is to have these epic games,” he added. Kane has been one of the standout performers of the tournament, scoring five goals to lead England’s attack. The striker is also on the verge of history, having netted five goals in FIFA World Cup knockout matches. One more strike would see him equal Gary Lineker’s England record of six World Cup knockout goals.
Nigerian sprint star Kayinsola Ajayi delivered a career-defining performance after winning the men’s 100m race at the Eugene Diamond League, equalling the Nigerian national record with an impressive time of 9.84 seconds.
Ajayi produced a brilliant display to overcome a strong field of world-class sprinters. The Nigerian crossed the finish line ahead of Jamaica’s Oblique Seville, who finished second in 9.89 seconds, while American sprinter Christian Coleman came third with a time of 9.95 seconds.
The outstanding performance handed Ajayi the biggest victory of his career and saw him equal Nigeria’s national 100m record, further confirming his growing reputation as one of the country’s top sprint talents.
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Ajayi’s success marks another major achievement for Nigerian athletics and strengthens his position among the world’s elite sprinters as the season continues.
India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi came under scrutiny for his spell as the Men in Blue lost the second T20I of the five-match series against England. The clash was played at the Emirates Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester on Saturday, July 4.
Chasing 191, England’s Jacob Bethell top-scored with an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls, hitting five fours and as many sixes, as the hosts secured a four-wicket victory with an over to spare. For the Men in Blue, Bishnoi endured a disappointing outing, bowling three back-foot no-balls and conceding 60 runs in his four-over spell. In the process, he leaked 29 runs in the 17th over of the innings, which all but took the game away from the visitors.
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As Bishnoi endured a disappointing outing, here we look at the five worst bowling figures by an Indian bowler in a T20I match.
#5 Ravi Bishnoi (0/60)
At No. 5 on the list is Ravi Bishnoi, who registered one of the most expensive bowling spells by an Indian bowler in T20Is. The leg-spinner conceded 31 runs in his first three overs during the match against England in Manchester on July 4. He returned to bowl the 17th over with England needing 49 runs from the last four overs.
Jacob Bethell then took Bishnoi apart, smashing three sixes and a four in an over that cost 29 runs. The leg-spinner eventually finished with figures of 0/60 from his four overs as England sealed a four-wicket win with six balls to spare while chasing 191.
#4 Arshdeep Singh (2/62)
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati hosted the second T20I of the three-match series between India and South Africa on October 2. Put into bat, the hosts posted 237/3, with Suryakumar Yadav top-scoring with 61 off 22 balls.
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In response, David Miller smashed a century for the Proteas. The southpaw remained unbeaten on 106 off 47 balls, hitting eight fours and seven sixes, but could not guide his side over the line as they fell 16 runs short, finishing on 221/3. For the hosts, Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets but conceding 62 runs in his four-over spell.
#3 Varun Chakaravarthy (1/64)
India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy endured a disappointing outing when the Men in Blue hosted England in the second semifinal of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5. Riding on Sanju Samson’s 89 off 42 balls, India posted 253/7.
In reply, England’s Jacob Bethell starred with 105 off 48 balls, but his efforts went in vain as the visitors fell seven runs short, finishing on 246/7. Meanwhile, Chakaravarthy proved expensive for the Men in Blue, conceding 64 runs while taking the lone wicket in his four-over spell.
#2 Yuzvendra Chahal (0/64)
On February 21, South Africa and India faced off in the second T20I of the three-match series at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Asked to bat first, India posted 188/4, with Manish Pandey (79* off 48) and MS Dhoni (52* off 28) scoring fifties.
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Chasing 189, skipper JP Duminy remained unbeaten on 64 off 40 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen smashed 69 off 30 as the hosts secured a six-wicket victory with eight balls to spare. Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal had a forgettable outing for the visitors, as Duminy and Klaasen took him apart, with the leg-spinner conceding 64 runs in his four-over spell.
#1 Prasidh Krishna (0/68)
India and Australia faced off in the third T20I of the five-match series on November 28, 2023, in Guwahati. Put into bat, the hosts posted 222/3, with Ruturaj Gaikwad starring with an unbeaten 123 off 57 balls, including 13 fours and seven sixes.
In response, Glenn Maxwell stole the show with an unbeaten 104 off 48 balls, smashing eight fours and as many sixes, as Australia clinched a five-wicket victory off the final ball. Meanwhile, seamer Prasidh Krishna had a forgettable outing, returning 0/68 in his four-over spell, which remains the worst bowling figures by an Indian bowler in a T20I.
Phoenix Fuel Masters’ Ricci Rivero during a game against TNT Tropang 5G in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—It’s not surprising that Phoenix guard Ricci Rivero will enter the PBA Governors’ Cup with a chip on his shoulder.
After all, he had a pretty good Commissioner’s Cup run, which his coach Charles Tiu certainly took notice.
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“Ricci’s been getting there. He knows the role I have for him and what I expect of him so I’m hoping he’ll be up for the challenge,” Tiu told the Inquirer on Saturday.
“Obviously, I want him to be a bit more consistent. That’s a challenge for him if he really wants to be considered as a star of this league, he has to be that on both ends.”
Rivero carried much of the Fuel Masters’ scoring load in the previous conference, scoring in bunches when it mattered most.
Unfortunately for him and the Fuel Masters, Rivero missed the latter part of the import-laden conference due to a finger injury.
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