Denied permission to play IPL, Nuwan Thushara apologises to Sri Lanka board after NOC saga
Nuwan Thushara has apologised to Sri Lanka Cricket after taking them to court over a denied IPL NOC. He said he didn’t intend to “cause inconvenience” and was “seeking fairness and justice.” With SLC opposing his plea over fitness concerns, Thushara is now considering withdrawing the case, easing tensions while his IPL 2026 participation remains uncertain.
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Robert MacIntyre posts defiant gnome after early Masters exit
Robert MacIntyre continued to share his frustration at the 2026 Masters, posting a photo of a gnome flipping the bird.
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Bellingham returns to Real Madrid lineup but old frailties persist in draw with Girona
Jude Bellingham's first start since Feb. 1 was not enough to spark a Real Madrid revival as they drew with Girona 1-1 and missed a chance to put pressure on La Liga leader Barcelona on Friday. Bellingham was withdrawn after 10 minutes in a game against Rayo Vallecano and subsequently missed nine club matches, including the twin victories over Manchester City that took Real Madrid into the Champions League quarterfinals.
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