Three fans bearing resemblance to Brazilian legends Ronaldinho and Ronaldo Nazario and Brazil forward Vinicius Junior were spotted in the stands during Brazil's pre-World Cup international friendly against Panama. The visuals went viral on social media, with fans joking that Brazil had assembled an "all-star supporters' club". Brazil defeated Panama 6-2, with Vinicius among goalscorers.

India's N Sriram Balaji and his Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner reached the men's doubles quarter-finals at French Open 2026. The duo defeated Germany's sixth seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 7-5, 6-4 in straight sets in Round of 16. It'll be 36-year-old Balaji's first-ever Grand Slam quarter-final. The duo will face second seeds Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten in quarter-final.

Tim David and Phil Salt were seen quietly approaching RCB head coach Andy Flower with a cooler box before pouring ice on him during the team's IPL 2026 title celebrations. The viral clip, filmed after RCB defeated Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, showed players and support staff enjoying the franchise's second consecutive trophy win.

After RCB's IPL 2026 title defence, Virat Kohli reflected on his unbeaten 75 in the final against GT. He said, "I'm not a guy who will hit 40-50 sixes in a season," adding, "I can hit 70-80 fours." He further noted, "I try to hit the shots I can hit more often," while advising youngsters, "Play according to the situation."

Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson has dismissed concerns that local pitches are unsuitable preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup. He noted that matches will be played across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, where conditions vary considerably. Hesson added that Pakistan has completed extensive research and will spend the next 18 months preparing for all scenarios.

RCB batter Devdutt Padikkal has revealed that cricketers don't survive on extreme diets as many fans assume. Speaking about nutrition, he shared that most players regularly start their mornings with dosa, omelette, and fruits. Calling it one of the biggest myths about athletes, Padikkal explained that the simple breakfast provides an ideal balance of protein and carbohydrates.

A viral video has captured Pakistani cricket fans in the UAE celebrating Virat Kohli’s winning runs as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the IPL 2026 title. The enthusiastic reactions highlighted Kohli’s immense popularity beyond India, with social media users praising the cross-border love for the star batter and RCB.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir won hearts after a video showed him tying his daughter's shoelaces before watching her tennis practice. The heartwarming clip captured a rare family moment away from cricket duties. Fans praised Gambhir's caring gesture as he spent quality time supporting his daughter during the training session.

A video circulating on social media claims Virat Kohli broke down in Anushka Sharma’s arms after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2026 title. However, a fact-check of the viral clip found the claim to be misleading, with the footage either edited or taken out of context during RCB’s post-match celebrations.

Virat Kohli won hearts after gifting his batting pads to fans following the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 title triumph in Ahmedabad. The star batter, who played a key role in RCB’s successful campaign, was seen handing over the prized gear during post-match celebrations, with videos of the gesture quickly going viral online.