Mohammed Shami’s Expected Arrival Adds Star Power as Bengal T20 Leagu…

The third edition of the Bengal T20 League 2026 got underway with a colourful inauguration ceremony at Eden Gardens on 5 June. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly and legendary cricketer Jhulan Goswami graced the occasion as players, team owners and officials gathered to mark the start of the new season.

Defending men’s champions Adamas Howrah Warriors and reigning women’s champions Kolkata Royal Tigers were honoured on stage, with their captains presenting the trophies before the captains of all participating teams joined for a ceremonial photoshoot. The captains also signed a commemorative board to mark the opening of the tournament. cat-cross.com

Addressing the gathering, Ganguly highlighted the league’s importance as a platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent. Sujan Mukherjee and the Eden Gardens ground staff were also felicitated for their outstanding work during the IPL, which helped the venue secure the Best Pitch and Ground Award. Spectators turned up in good numbers to support their teams and add to the festive atmosphere.

Meanwhile, India pacer Mohammed Shami is set to arrive in Kolkata on Friday and could feature for Servotech Siliguri Strikers in their opening match. Fresh from the IPL, where he represented Lucknow Super Giants and claimed 12 wickets in 13 matches, Shami’s presence is expected to provide a major boost to the league.

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Team India T20 Squad Announcement Live: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors are set to meet in Mumbai on Saturday morning to pick T20I squads for the tour of Ireland and England followed by Asian Games 2026 in Japan in September. The biggest talking point in the selection meeting will be the appointment of Shreyas Iyer as India’s newest T20I captain replacing T20 World Cup 2026-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav at the helm.

Suryakumar Yadav is not only set to be sacked as captain but he is also likely to be dropped altogether from the T20I squad due to poor form with the bat in the T20 World Cup 2026 and the IPL 2026 season with Mumbai Indians. Iyer is likely to find his place in the T20 squad in place of Suryakumar Yadav after being ignored for T20 World Cup 2026.

The other major debate will be weather 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will finally get his maiden call-up to the senior men’s team for a potential international debut. Sooryavanshi has become eligible to play for Team India after turning 15 years of age in March this year.

The Rajasthan Royals opener set the IPL 2026 season on fire and became the youngest-ever winner of the Orange Cap with 776 runs at an incredible strike-rate of 237.3. The selectors will be picking T20I squads for two-match series vs Ireland starting on June 26, five-match series against England in July followed by Asian Games 2026 in Japan in September.

Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia will be addressing the media at the BCCI HQ in Mumbai from 1pm IST onwards on Saturday.

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Not many selection committee meetings have generated this level of interest. First, India will see a new T20 captain. Second, in all likelihood, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, currently in Sri Lanka with the India A team, will break into the senior team for the tours of Ireland and England. What also needs to be seen is whether the selectors pick a young squad for Ireland and a different one for England, or will the same squad travel to both tours?

What happens to players like Rajat Patidar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar? Will they get a look in, and will the selectors consider IPL performances when picking T20 squads? Finally, what about Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya? Will we see them miss out or be a part of the England tour, at least?

Ajit Agarkar and the team management will give us an idea about their vision for India’s white-ball cricket with this selection. While the 50-over World Cup is 15 months away, the next T20 World Cup in Australia-New Zealand and the LA 28 Olympics are in two years. This is the crop that will start to evolve as a team going forward and, in that sense, it could be a key selection meeting.

Coming to Vaibhav, he is clearly ready. The highest scorer in the IPL, he is the next big thing on the horizon. Even the great Sachin Tendulkar has talked him up and it could be a big day for the young man. To break into the Indian senior team at 15 is unheard of and it could be one of the biggest days of his life. Cricket needs entertainers and crowd-pullers, and Vaibhav could be the next big star after Kohli and Rohit call it a day.

In fact, a rather routine Ireland tour will also suddenly assume real importance if Vaibhav is included. Not only will fans want to look at India’s new skipper in Shreyas Iyer, they will also have an eye on Tilak Varma and, of course, Vaibhav. He has the ability to put bums on seats and I wouldn’t be surprised if fans travel to Ireland to catch a glimpse of him.

Coming to Rohit and Kohli, I’d want to see them play the England series at least. It is now just about what they can do, but also to see them keep doing it leading into the World Cup. While Kohli has done enough to put all debate over form and fitness to rest and is now a certainty for the 2027 World Cup, there are still lingering doubts over Rohit.

It will be interesting to see how he goes about the next month and a half. Finally, to Hardik – the only question is whether he can take the load of bowling ten overs in the 50-over format. He could be a key player in South Africa and his selection will give us an idea of what the selectors have in mind.

With a lot at stake, this is no ordinary meeting. And yes, Shreyas and Vaibhav will be the two key talking points from it.

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WWE Smackdown Highlights: WWE SmackDown aired from the Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy. The show continued the road to Night of Champions. Carmelo Hayes faced Ricky Saints in a rematch after their previous match ended in a double count-out draw.

The King of the Ring tournament also continued with a first-round four-way match featuring Bron Breakker, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio, and Trick Williams. The Queen of the Ring tournament featured another first-round four-way match with Bayley, Jacy Jayne, Kiana James, and Raquel Rodriguez.

WWE Smackdown Highlights

GUNTHER Demanded Justice After Controversial Finish

GUNTHER interrupts by destroying the announce area and demanding justice after the disputed finish against Cody Rhodes at Clash in Italy. He claims his foot was under the ropes and that he never actually lost the match, insisting Rhodes cheated to keep the title.

Cody responds by admitting the foot was under the rope but says controversial finishes are part of wrestling. He then agrees to give GUNTHER a rematch later that night if the situation can be settled in the ring.

Sami Zayn then enters, pointing out both men are ignoring him. He says he understands what it feels like to be overlooked in title situations. He reminds everyone he has previously beaten GUNTHER. Cody offers Sami a handshake afterward, but Sami refuses and walks off, leaving tension between all three men unresolved.

Bayley vs Jacy Jayne vs Kiana James vs Raquel Rodriguez (First Round Match)

Bayley, Jacy Jayne, Kiana James, and Raquel Rodriguez start fast with all four trading shots. Bayley hits early offense, including a Bayley-to-Belly on Jacy for a close near-fall. Raquel uses power to clear the ring and wipes out everyone with a big crossbody.

After the break, Bayley and Jacy team up briefly, but Raquel fights through it. Kiana and Jacy both try to steal pins while Bayley keeps surviving. The match breaks down late with finishers everywhere. Raquel powers through chaos and ends it with a one-armed powerbomb on Kiana James to win.

Rhea Ripley Addressed Title Retention

Rhea Ripley opens the segment in Bologna, saying she retained the WWE Women’s Championship at Clash in Italy despite a knee injury. She credits herself for surviving Jade Cargill’s game plan and a numbers attack and then mentions an unexpected assist helped her win.

Charlotte Flair comes out and says she helped out of respect but makes it clear she still wants Rhea’s title at SummerSlam after Queen of the Ring. Tiffany Stratton then joins, teasing both women and saying she wants Rhea’s championship too.

Jade Cargill arrives with B-FAB and Michin, warning everyone she’s coming for the title. GM Nick Aldis sets a tag match. Charlotte and Tiffany face Jade and Michin. The match is fast and chaotic. Both teams trade control, with big near falls on both sides. In the end, Jade hits Jaded on Tiffany to win for her team.

Bron Breakker vs Damian Priest vs Dominik Mysterio vs Trick Williams (First Round Match)

Bron Breakker, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio, and Trick Williams battle in a fast King of the Ring first-round match. Breakker starts strong with a German suplex and big lariat. Priest takes control with strikes and clears the ring. Trick and Dom both steal moments while chaos builds.

Back from break, everyone trades finishers and saves. Breakker spears Priest, Trick nails Trick Shot, and Dom keeps breaking pin attempts. JD McDonagh and Liv Morgan both interfere late to tilt things.

In the end, Dominik Mysterio sneaks the win with a frog splash on Priest after chaos in the ring. Judgment Day celebrates as Dom advances.

FAQs

Q. Where did WWE SmackDown take place?

A. It was held at the Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy.

Q. What did GUNTHER demand on SmackDown?

A. GUNTHER demanded justice and a rematch against Cody Rhodes over a disputed finish.

Q. Who won the four-way King of the Ring match?

A. Dominik Mysterio won after hitting a frog splash on Damian Priest.

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