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Despite its commercial dominance, the Indian Premier League has slipped behind rivals in the latest global T20 rankings, as The Hundred emerged as the top-ranked tournament. The IPL, widely regarded as the most lucrative and high-profile cricket league, ranked third in the latest World Cricketers' Association (WCA) assessment, formerly Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA). The findings suggested that the tournament requires major improvements to secure its place as the top global competition. According to the global players' body, the IPL must enhance its approach to player rights and overall welfare. The league's ranking reflects concerns that, while commercially dominant, it lags behind its rivals in areas concerning player treatment and conditions. Leading the standings is England's newest franchise competition, The Hundred, which secured the top position with a ranking score of 75.2 points. It is closely followed by South Africa...

A deluge of weight‑loss drugs is set to transform the global fight against obesity as India prepares to unleash low‑cost generic versions of injections like Ozempic after a key patent expired Friday. The move will dramatically widen access to treatments that have long been considered a luxury, especially in middle-income countries, where soaring demand has collided with steep prices. At clinics across Mumbai, doctors say they are already preparing for an influx in new patients. More than 50 people walk into endocrinologist Nadeem Rais's office every week seeking weight-loss injections. "We have around 70 to 80 patients on active treatment right now," he told AFP. "When generics come out and prices drop, that could go up to 200 easily." His colleague Sunera Ghai agrees saying that demand is "very high" but many "probably aren't taking it just because it is truly a luxury item at this point". The breakthrough comes as patents on se...

The Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to attract the world’s best cricketing talent with eye-popping salaries, and this year’s tournament is no exception. Here’s a look at some of the highest-earning overseas stars in the IPL 2026 season. Cameron Green (Australia) Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green is among the highest earners in IPL 2026. Known for his powerful middle-order batting, reliable seam bowling, and solid fielding, Green was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record Rs252 million. He will earn the top salary for an overseas player, capped at Rs180 million, making him one of the highest-paid foreign players in the tournament. Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka) Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana, known for his slingy action and deadly yorkers at the death, has earned a significant salary for IPL 2026. He was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs180 million, which is the exact amount he will earn for his services this season. Liam Livingstone (England) En...

Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup", Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video released by the Iranian press agency Fars. Iran is currently scheduled to play its group matches in the US in this year's tournament. "We will be preparing for the World Cup. We will boycott the United States but not the the World Cup," Taj said in the video released on Wednesday. Iran's football federation has opened talks with FIFA about potentially relocating its matches from the United States, though the global governing body has so far maintained that the tournament's schedule remains unchanged. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that her country is prepared to host Iran's first-round matches if required, due to the conflict in the Middle East. Iran's participation at this summer's finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been in doubt since the war began last month, wi...

Heavy social media use is undermining youth wellbeing in many countries, according to a UN-sponsored report published Thursday that put Finland at the top of its "happiness" index for the ninth year running. This year's World Happiness Report highlighted the impact of social media as many countries impose or mull legislative restrictions on social media use for young people. "Dramatic declines" in happiness were recorded among under-25s in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and "especially among girls", the report said. By contrast, young people in other parts of the world felt better about their lives. "Most of the world's young people are happier today than they were 20 years ago, and that's a trend that deserves attention," Jon Clifton, chief executive of Gallup which contributed to the report, said in a statement. Social media has a "complex" affect on wellbeing, the report noted. Impacting fac...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has filed a complaint with match referee Neeyamur Rashid against on-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena’s decision to permit Bangladesh to take a LBW review off the penultimate ball of the third ODI in Mirpur on Sunday. The Pakistan management contends that Bangladesh took the review after a replay of the delivery appeared on the big screen. The decision to review, and its subsequent impact, proved pivotal as Bangladesh secured an unassailable position in the match. Before that delivery, Pakistan required 12 runs off two balls. Rishad Hossain flighted one onto the leg stump, spinning down the leg side away from Shaheen Afridi. The umpire initially called it a wide. After a brief discussion, Bangladesh opted to take a review for LBW, despite the ball appearing nowhere near Afridi’s legs or body. Standard protocols dictate that a review decision should be made before any replay is visible to players, to prevent the visual from influencing the call. Paki...