Sports Bulletin For June 26: A number of top sports stories making headlines across the globe-from key developments in international cricket to major football transfers and historic achievements in disability sports.
From Jasprit Bumrah's potential absence in the crucial England Test to David Warner setting a unique fielding record, and from Suryakumar Yadav's surgery in Germany to Luka Modric's move to AC Milan-this week has been packed with action, milestones, and emotional moments. Here's a quick look at the major updates you need to know.

India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is reportedly set to miss the second Test of the ongoing series against England at Edgbaston, as per a report by The Indian Express. With the five-match contest finely balanced, his absence could pose a significant challenge for the Indian camp. Bumrah is likely to be back in action for the third Test at Lord's, which is slated to start on July 10.
Cricket Australia (CA) revealed on Thursday that public tickets for the upcoming India-Australia ODI in Sydney and the T20I in Canberra, scheduled for November, have been completely sold out-an impressive four months ahead of the fixtures.
Following the overwhelming response to Ashes ticket sales, CA also reported a surge in demand for the white-ball series against India, largely driven by the enthusiastic Indian community in Australia. The excitement around the tour has been so high that 90,000 tickets across eight matches - including the much-anticipated T20 encounters in Melbourne and Brisbane - were snapped up within just two weeks of going on sale.
In the MLC 2025 clash against the San Francisco Unicorns, David Warner grabbed two vital catches-dismissing Finn Allen and Jake Fraser-McGurk-which propelled him to a remarkable milestone.
Warner etched his name in the history books by becoming the first cricketer ever to complete 200 catches in both international and T20 formats. The Australian veteran has taken 223 catches across 383 international appearances, and with his latest efforts, has now reached the 200-catch mark in T20 cricket as well.
India's T20I skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, has undergone a successful procedure in Munich, Germany to address a sports hernia issue in the lower right side of his abdomen. A report by PTI last week had revealed that Suryakumar was suffering from a sports hernia and was likely to require surgical intervention to treat the condition.
During a challenging period in his career, Prithvi Shaw shared that a few of his teammates, including Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer, reached out to show their support.
Having previously played for Delhi Capitals under the leadership of both Pant and Iyer before being released, Shaw reflected on the players who stood by him.
When asked whether senior players like Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli had contacted him, Shaw responded, "No. Rishabh Pant did contact and keeps in touch."
He added, "Those who have to (call) will and others who don't get affected they won't. That's how it is. Surya (Suryakumar Yadav), Shreyas, Sarfaraz (Khan) all messaged. They all said positive things," Shaw told News24.
Rassie van der Dussen has been appointed as South Africa's captain for the upcoming T20I tri-series featuring Zimbabwe and New Zealand, scheduled to take place in Harare from July 14 to 26.
The Proteas squad features four uncapped players: Corbin Bosch, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Rubin Hermann, and Senuran Muthusamy. Pretorius and Hermann particularly impressed during the 2025 SA20 season while representing the Paarl Royals.
In a stunning showcase of explosive batting, Harvansh Singh Pangalia, the son of a truck driver, lit up the field with a sensational century for India U19 in a warm-up match against an English invitational XI at Loughborough.
The 18-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, coming in at number nine, turned what seemed like an ordinary practice match into a thrilling spectacle with his remarkable power-hitting, leaving fans and onlookers in awe.
India's Mixed Disability Team held their nerve to pull off a dramatic two-wicket win against England in the final over of the third T20I in the seven-match Mixed Disability IT20 series at Lord's.
This match was historic in more ways than one, as it was the first-ever international Disability fixture to be played at the iconic venue known as the 'Home of Cricket.' Adding to the moment's significance, the game took place on June 25-the same date when India, led by Kapil Dev, famously lifted the 1983 World Cup at Lord's 42 years ago.
Luka Modric is poised to make a move to Italian heavyweights AC Milan following the conclusion of the FIFA Club World Cup, currently underway in the United States. The Croatian veteran had earlier confirmed that he would be leaving Real Madrid after the tournament wraps up.
AC Milan's Sporting Director, Igli Tare, revealed that a verbal agreement has been reached between the club and Modric, paving the way for the legendary midfielder to wear the iconic red and black jersey. The Rossoneri are aiming to bounce back after a disappointing campaign that saw them finish eighth in Serie A, missing out on European competition.
La Liga titleholders Barcelona have confirmed that they will return to their iconic Camp Nou on August 10 for a special exhibition match, marking their comeback to the historic ground in Catalunya following renovation work.
The occasion will serve as the Joan Gamper Trophy pre-season fixture, though it will only signify a partial reopening of the stadium. Renovation efforts are still ongoing across several sections, with the full refurbishment expected to be completed by the summer of 2026.