Scottie Scheffler claimed a share of the first-round lead at the US PGA Championship as Rory McIlroy finished a difficult first day seven shots back.
Scheffler was one of the last groups out at Aronimink Golf Club in south-west Philadelphia, on a day where low scoring had proved elusive.
He ended it three under, part of a seven-way group at the top of a congested leaderboard which featured German Martin Kaymer, 12 years on from the last of his two major wins.
A record 33 players are within two shots of the lead, eclipsing the previous high of 28 at the 1993 Open, including 12 major champions.
Scheffler started steadily but dropped a shot at the fifth. He made his move with back-to-back birdies at six and seven before salvaging par after chipping out of the greenside bunker at the monster 245-yard par-three eighth.
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A third birdie came with a 28-foot putt on 10 to move two under and he joined the leading pack with another at 11.
Scheffler, in his 156th consecutive week as world number one, had cut a frustrated figure across the front nine but his move up the leaderboard had an air of inevitability.
A birdie on 16 cancelled out a bogey on 14 and ensured the four-time major winner held at least a share of the lead after the first round of a major championship for the first time.
The defending champion was in a strong trio alongside world numbers four and seven Matt Fitzpatrick and Justin Rose.
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Rose bogeyed three and six but dug in and got his reward with a birdie at 13 followed by another at 14 as he chipped in from the bunker to delight the gathered crowds.
Fitzpatrick started with 13 straight pars before a bogey and a birdie also left him at even par.
Major winners Xander Schauffele, Patrick Reed and Shane Lowry – who chipped in for an eagle on nine – are a shot off the lead.
Nobody was able to break clear of the pack with a low score as Aronimink bared its teeth and allayed fears that it would not test the world’s best golfers.
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The enormous, undulating greens proved a stiff examination, making avoiding bogeys feel like the priority.
McIlroy had felt it would be a “bash driver down and figure it out” course, but he more than most, paid the price for straying into the rough, admitting it was more penalising than he expected.
The Northern Irishman, bidding to win back-to-back majors and a seventh overall, finished his round with four successive bogeys and five out of the last six as wayward tee shots decimated his card to leave him four over.
After bogeying the first and birdieing the second, McIlroy reeled off 10 straight pars before a rollercoaster back nine left him with work to do.
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As the late starters began to turn for home, McIlroy was on the practice range trying to find the answer to his driving issues.
His playing partners Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth are among the vast group at one under par. Rahm pitched in from 98 yards for eagle at the second, his 11th, to banish a frustrating start and finished with consecutive birdies.
Selected round two tee times
11.45am – Dustin Johnson, Rasmus Hojgaard, Michael Block (hole one, all times BST)1.07pm – Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa, Shane Lowry1.18pm – Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Chris Gotterup1.29am – Justin Thomas, Cameron Young, Keegan Bradley1.40pm – Scottie Scheffler, Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick6.54pm – Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka, Tyrell Hatton7.05pm – Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm.
May 12, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (22) up to bat after coming off the injured list against the San Diego Padres in the firs tinning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
The Milwaukee Brewers hope resting Christian Yelich the past two days will be enough to loosen up his tight back, but they won’t know for certain until Friday.
Yelich missed 24 games due to a left groin strain before returning to action on Tuesday and going 0-for-4 as Milwaukee beat the visiting San Diego Padres 6-4.
In the wake of that game, he experienced back tightness, which prompted the Brewers to sit him out for their Wednesday loss and Thursday victory to cap the San Diego series.
The issue is believed to be related to the back surgery Yelich underwent in August 2024.
“He felt much better today,” manager Pat Murphy said after Milwaukee topped San Diego 7-1 on Thursday. “We’ll find out a lot more (Friday). I think (Friday) will be kind of a telling tale whether he needs a longer break.”
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The Brewers will open a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Friday in Minneapolis.
“He had the same thing last year,” Murphy said. “If you talked to his doctor, they would tell you the same thing, that this is going to happen from time to time. Do you know anybody with back surgery that absolutely has no problems with their back? That’s just not how it is.”
Yelich, 34, is batting .291 with a .350 on-base percentage, a .418 slugging percentage, one homer and 10 RBIs in 16 games this year.
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A three-time All-Star who was the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 2018, Yelich has a career .285/.374/.464 batting line with 234 homers, 861 RBIs and 224 stolen bases in 1,632 games.
Yelich played for the Miami Marlins from 2013-17 before he was traded to the Brewers in January 2018.
May 14, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) celebrates after scoring a goal against Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Mitch Marner and Shea Theodore both scored once and added an assist during a three-goal opening period to spark visiting Vegas to a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday in Game 6, advancing the Golden Knights to the Western Conference finals.
Vegas will face the Colorado Avalanche for the conference title, with Game 1 scheduled for Wednesday in Denver.
Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice while Brett Howden added a single tally for the Golden Knights, who beat the Ducks in the last two games of the best-of-seven series.
Vegas goaltender Carter Hart made 31 saves.
The Golden Knights are headed to the third round for the fifth time in nine seasons since joining the NHL as an expansion team in 2017-18. Vegas beat Colorado in the teams’ lone playoff meeting, in the 2021 second round.
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Mikael Granlund scored for Anaheim, and goalie Lukas Dostal stopped 16 shots.
Marner opened the scoring 62 seconds into the clash with a highlight-reel-worthy goal. William Karlsson sprung him on a partial breakaway, and while holding off a defender, Marner tucked the puck through his own legs and tapped it into the net.
Howden doubled the lead with a short-handed tally at the 8:30 mark. Marner pulled up while on a rush to give Howden time to become open at the far side of the net, and sent a perfect pass for a redirect chance that Howden converted for his third career postseason short-handed goal.
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Marner collected 11 points in the series (five goals, six assists).
Theodore’s power-play goal made it a 3-0 game at 17:19 of the one-sided opening frame. After a faceoff win, Theodore fired a long wrist shot through a screen.
Granlund’s power-play goal at 12:46 of the second period gave the Ducks a jolt of life, but Dorofeyev’s pair of third-period goals quashed any comeback hopes.
Dorofeyev restored Anaheim’s three-goal edge at 2:52 of the third period when he unloaded a quick shot from the slot. He added another 11 minutes later from a sharp angle to round out the scoring, his ninth of the playoffs, which leads the league. Dorofeyev has five goals in the past three games.
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With defenseman Brayden McNabb serving a one-game suspension, Kaedan Korczak drew into the Vegas lineup.
Jansen Harkins laced up for the Ducks with forward Ryan Poehling out due to the injury sustained when he was hit by McNabb.
Team Nigeria continued its strong outing at the African Athletics Championship after winning gold in the 4x400m mixed relay event with a season-best time of 3:16.44.
The Nigerian team made up of Ezekiel Asuquo, Toheebat Jimoh, Victor Sampson and Patience Okon-George delivered an impressive performance to finish ahead of the other countries in Thursday’s final.
Botswana settled for the silver medal, while Kenya claimed bronze after a closely contested race.
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The victory added another gold medal to Nigeria’s growing success at the championship and once again showed the country’s strength in relay events across Africa.
Nigeria’s mixed relay team has become one of the best on the continent in recent years, regularly producing strong performances through teamwork, smart tactics and individual quality.
Team Nigeria will hope to continue their fine form as the championship progresses.
United Spirits Ltd., the Indian subsidiary of global liquor major Diageo, has revised the composition of the investor consortium involved in acquiring a stake in the company that owns the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise in IPL. Importantly, while the structure of the buying group has changed, the financial terms and overall economics of the high-value transaction remain unchanged.
Amended agreement without change in deal value
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In a filing to the stock exchanges on Monday, the company confirmed that it has executed an “amended and restated share purchase agreement” related to the sale of shares in Royal Challengers Sports Private Ltd. (RCSPL), the entity that owns the IPL franchise.
The update reflects modifications in the legal entities participating on the buyer side, but the core consortium, valuation, and commercial structure of the deal remain intact. The transaction, originally announced in March, is valued at ₹16,660 crore (approximately $2 billion), making it one of the largest franchise-related deals in Indian sports history.
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United Spirits also confirmed that the agreement continues to involve the sale of 14,690 equity shares in RCSPL.
Changes in investor group composition
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As part of the revised structure, several new entities have been added to the consortium, including Big Banyan Holdings Pte. Ltd., Times Cricket LLP, and ICONIQ Opportunities RC Holdco Ltd.
At the same time, two participants, Aelius Investments Pte. Ltd. and Metropolitan Media Company Ltd. have exited the group.
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The company clarified that these changes represent a restructuring of legal entities involved in executing the transaction, rather than any shift in intent or overall deal strategy.
RCB’s rising value in global sports market
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru continues to be one of the most commercially prominent franchises in the Indian Premier League. Its growing valuation reflects the broader surge in media rights, sponsorship interest, and investor appetite for cricket-related assets.
The IPL, in particular, has seen increasing participation from institutional investors, technology firms, and private equity groups seeking exposure to India’s rapidly expanding sports economy.
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United Spirits emphasized that all key commercial terms of the agreement remain unchanged from the original announcement made in March. The company also clarified that the transaction does not fall under the category of a related-party deal under Indian regulatory norms.
John Cena’s final run of his in-ring career with WWE started with a dramatic heel turn, a 17th championship and ended with a loss to Gunther in December.
Cena not going out on top against “The Ring General” was a decision that pro wrestling fans have debated intensely over the last five months. The loss marked the end of Cena’s career, but also catapulted Gunther into a “career killer,” who later ended A.J. Styles’ time in WWE too.
Cody Rhodes and CM Punk present John Cena with the Undisputed WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship during Saturday Night’s Main Event at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 13, 2025.(Rich Freeda/WWE)
Videographer Adam Glyn caught up with Cena on Thursday and asked him about the fans’ reaction to his final match. Cena suggested that it was the best ending for him.
“I think we all just live in the moment, right? I think, this is just my perspective, and if people were upset, that’s their right, of course, you can feel how you want to feel. I had a career that was polarizing. That’s the world Michael Cole uses a lot,” Cena said. “That was a polite word for people (who) would chant at the top of their lungs that ‘I suck.’
“So, I think with the last match, the audience was polarized. There were people who understood and were entertained in a positive way. There were people who were so in the moment and reacted with such passion, it was like a microcosm of my career. The audience was split. I can’t think of a better way to close the chapter than that. It defines what I did.”
John Cena hosts WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 19, 2026.(Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Cena is set to be a WWE Hall of Famer when the time comes, and while his in-ring career may be over, he’s still a part of the WWE Universe.
He announced at Backlash that he will host the John Cena Classic in hopes of showcasing WWE talent from NXT to give fans a glimpse into what the future will hold for the company. Similarly, he hand-picked NXT competitors to share his final card with him at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Cena told Glyn he was “super excited” about the event. He said there were still some things that had to be worked out.
John Cena makes his entrance during Monday Night RAW at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on Nov. 10, 2025.(Michael Marques/WWE)
“I am fully invested in this,” he said. “So, I can’t wait to see what it is. I can’t wait until we announce the date and location. I think that’s obviously step one and we’ll go from there.”
Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
The Manchester United captain has admitted he would have loved to see Declan Rice join the club, describing him as the ideal fit for the team
08:21, 15 May 2026Updated 09:07, 15 May 2026
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Bruno Fernandes admitted feeling gutted when Declan Rice joined Arsenal, claiming he sees him as the perfect fit for Manchester United. The former West Ham captain was heavily linked with Old Trafford when the club were in the market for a midfielder amid the possibility of Paul Pogba leaving in 2021.
Rice had been on United’s wishlist for some time and The Manchester Evening News reported the midfielder had asked United players about the club. Jesse Lingard was a part of the England squad and it is understood that Rice spoke with Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw about United.
Then‑manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer later admitted there had been discussions about signing Rice, a player he ‘really liked.’ In the end, a deal never materialised and United moved for Raphael Varane instead.
Two years later, Rice completed his switch to Arsenal for an initial £100m, rising by a further £5m in add‑ons, making him the most expensive English player of 2023.
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And Fernandes admitted he wished the England midfielder had chosen Old Trafford instead. During an interview with The Football Writers’ Association, he said: “I’ve always said, Rice was a player to play for Man United, I was really sad when he chose to go Arsenal.
“I always thought he would be a perfect fit for our club.”
Meanwhile, Solskjaer had also expressed strong admiration for the England international during United’s search for a midfielder. During an appearance on the Stick to Football podcast, the Norwegian said: Yeah, [there was interest] I really, really like him as a player.
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“We discussed him a few times and I think we would have done well with him in midfield. I think his legs, covering the pitch. I think he improved a lot on his playmaking as well.”
Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV package
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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.
Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.
Although they don’t share a dressing room, both players have a strong mutual respect and trained together three years ago during a summer camp in Portugal.
Footage from the session showed Rice hugging Fernandes after the Portuguese midfielder clipped the post with a first‑time volley during shooting practice. Fernandes later reposted a picture of the pair from the session, adding a handshake emoji and writing: “Was a pleasure to work with you.”
This season, Fernandes collected the Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year award ahead of Rice. However, the Portuguese will now go head‑to‑head with Rice for the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Season award.
Arsenal have three names on the list in Rice, Gabriel Magalhaes and David Raya. City pair Antoine Semenyo and Erling Haaland also feature, with Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs‑White and Brentford hitman Igor Thiago completing the line-up.
Fernandes has claimed 21 assists (in all competitions) and eight goals in 32 Premier League games this season, and is just one short of equalling the record held jointly by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry of 20 assists in a single Premier League season.
It has been another outstanding campaign for the United captain, whose form has surged since Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim in January. He has also been central to United’s return to the Champions League.
Harper Creek’s Kobe Cordova takes a swing during the 2026 All-City Baseball Tournament at Bailey Park on Saturday, May 9.
Fans got behind Cordova to help him edge finalists DJ Wood, Layla Huffman and Kaylee Kirkpatrick. Cordova received 45 percent of the vote by the 5 p.m. Wednesday deadline. Thanks to his fans, he is being featured in this Enquirer Athlete of the Week Sunday spotlight.
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Harper Creek held off Pennfield in the championship game with a 3-2 victory to win the 2026 All-City Baseball Tournament. Kobe Cordova went 2-for-2 to lead Harper Creek with a run scored and an RBI in the win over Pennfield. Cordova also had the go-ahead RBI in the ninth inning in the 4-3 win over Lakeview in the semifinals.
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“Kobe had a real good month of May offensively. He has also had some really key ABs for us in big spots, including hitting a walk-off double in a doubleheader against Marshall,” Harper Creek coach Jason Miller.
The Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week is presented by Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. To submit a nominee for Athlete of the Week, email bcesports@battlecreekenquirer.com.
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Anime Warriors III includes Weapons as a secondary damage source, which you can use to improve your overall DPS. Weapons can be obtained as random drops from bosses and special encounters, which makes their acquisition fairly straightforward. While the lion’s share of your DPS comes from units, Weapons offer potent stat improvements and Ultimate abilities as well, making them worth getting.
Let’s check out how you can get all Weapons in Anime Warriors III.
List of Weapons in Anime Warriors III
Planet Nemak Weapons
You can get unique Weapons in all major locations (Image via Roblox)
Planet Nemak, the first area of the game, features a total of four unique Weapons: Raygun, Power Pole, Trunko’s Sword, and Freeze Style. Below, you can find their respective sources.
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Raygun
Drops from Genyu boss at a 3% drop chance.
Drops from Freeze boss at a 5% drop chance.
Drops from Destroyed Nemak Raid at a 15.33% drop chance.
Power Pole
Drops from Freeze boss at a 2% drop chance.
Drops from Freeze (2nd) boss at a 3% drop chance.
Drops from Destroyed Nemak Raid at a 12.67% drop chance.
Trunko’s Sword
Drops from Freeze boss at a 2% drop chance.
Drops from Freeze (2nd) boss at a 3% drop chance.
Drops from Destroyed Nemak Raid at a 12.67% drop chance.
Freeze Style
Drops from Destroyed Nemak Raid at a 4.67% drop chance.
Future City Weapons
Seek out Secret Boss locations for a chance to get Weapons (Image via Roblox)
You can get three unique Weapons in Future City: Plasma Blaster, Z Sword, and Ultimate Gohun Style. Here’s how you get them.
Plasma Blaster
Drops from Android 17 boss at a 3% drop chance.
Drops from Cell (Prime) boss at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Super Cell (Prime) boss at a 6% drop chance.
Drops from Red Ribbon Base Raid at a 20% drop chance.
Z Sword
Drops from Android 17 boss at a 2% drop chance.
Drops from Cell (Prime) boss at a 3% drop chance.
Drops from Red Ribbon Base Raid at a 12.67% drop chance.
Ultimate Gohun Style
Drops from Red Ribbon Base Raid at a 2.67% drop chance.
This guide lists the locations of all Secret Bosses in Anime Warriors III.
Sand Village
In-game titles (Image via Roblox)
Sand Village offers five unique Weapons, which include Kunai, Anbu Blade, Adamantine Staff, Clan Tanto, and Sosoke Style. Below, you can find their respective sources.
Kunai
Drops from Gurra boss at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Orochi (Disguised) boss at a 6% drop chance.
Drops from Orochi boss at a 9% drop chance.
Drops from Clan Hideout at a 13.79% drop chance.
Anbu Blade
Drops from Gurra boss at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Clan Hideout at a 13.79% drop chance.
Adamantine Staff
Drops from Orochi (Disguised) boss at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Orochi boss at a 6% drop chance.
Drops from Clan Hideout at a 10.64% drop chance.
Clan Tanto
Drops from Orochi (Disguised) boss at a 3% drop chance.
Drops from Orochi boss at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Clan Hideout at a 6.9% drop chance.
Sosoke Style
Drops from Clan Hideout at a 1.38% drop chance.
Sky Island Weapons
Gameplay still (Image via Roblox)
You can find six Weapons in the Sky Island area, which is more than any other area in the game. These include Cutlass, Iron Cloud, Burn Bazooka, Heat Lance, Golden Hook Style, and Thunder God Staff. Here’s how to get them:
Cutlass
Drops from Ohem at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Enil at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Enil (Storm) at a 5% drop chance.
Drops from Desert Kingdom at a 13.48% drop chance.
Iron Cloud
Drops from Ohem at a 2% drop chance.
Drops from Enil at a 3% drop chance.
Drops from Enil (Storm) at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Desert Kingdom at an 8.24% drop chance.
Burn Bazooka
Drops from Desert Kingdom at a 10.49% drop chance.
Heat Lance
Drops from Enil at a 1% drop chance.
Drops from Enil (Storm) at a 1.5% drop chance.
Drops from Desert Kingdom at a 10.49% drop chance.
Jan 25, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half in the 2026 NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images
The Seattle Seahawks opened as minor favorites for their season-opening Super Bowl LX rematch against the New England Patriots upon the release of the full schedule for the 2026 NFL season Thursday evening.
The Seahawks, who beat the Patriots 29-13 to win their second championship on Feb. 8, open the season against New England on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Seattle as 3.5- to 4.5-point favorites.
That kicks off a hectic opening week that will see the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers face off in Melbourne, Australia, the Giants and Cowboys square off on “Sunday Night Football” and more.
Here is a full list of odds for Week 1 of the 2026 season (all money lines from DraftKings):
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has landed in controversy after allegedly making a racial remark directed at Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma. The incident reportedly took place after Mumbai Indians handed Punjab Kings a six-wicket defeat in Dharamsala — PBKS’ fifth consecutive loss in IPL 2026.In a video that has gone viral on social media, Arshdeep can allegedly be heard saying to Tilak, “Oye Andhere, sunscreen lagaaya?” (Hey dark one, did you apply sunscreen?).” Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan was among the first to react to the incident. Recalling his own experiences of facing comments over his skin tone during his playing days, Sivaramakrishnan strongly condemned the remark.After watching the video, the former India cricketer – who played nine Tests and 16 ODIs – called for strict action against Arshdeep and even demanded a ban.“Nobody believed me. Everyone mocked and trolled me. Arshdeep should be banned this season and should be paid on a pro rata basis. The players today should be hit where it hurts the most. I am sure I would be trolled again,” Sivaramakrishnan posted on X.“I told you guys. Tilak can’t say anything now as he is in early part of his career. But BCCI with this proof can take action,” he said in another post. “If BCCI takes action, I will name people who racially abused me if BCCI will take action against them,” he said. Sivaramakrishnan had recently alleged that some of his former India teammates referred to him as “dark boy” because of his skin tone.According to a report in The Indian Express, Sivaramakrishnan recalled an incident from India’s tour of Pakistan, when he was part of the national squad.He claimed that then-captain Sunil Gavaskar had ordered a cake for him.However, what was meant to be a celebration turned into a painful memory that still affects him. After the Arshdeep video surfaced online, those memories reportedly came back to him.“Hey Sunny, you ordered the right colour cake. Such a dark chocolate cake for a dark boy,” Sivaramakrishnan recalled a teammate telling Gavaskar, according to the report in The Indian Express.Sivaramakrishnan represented India between 1983 and 1987, playing nine Tests and 16 ODIs while taking a combined 41 wickets.
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