India walks into Guwahati with quiet tension but loud questions as they prepare for a must-win second Test against South Africa. The aftershocks of the Kolkata pitch fiasco, a surface that blew up in under three days, still linger — and now the Indian dressing room faces a bigger setback with captain Shubman Gill ruled out. The pitch, once again, steals the spotlight. Will India drop a spinner? Is the bench really ready? More importantly, is the workload burden on young Gill already showing cracks? As Gambhir’s new era faces its first crisis, India must address their concerns. Rupha Ramani with more.
Also on the show, the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers saw the rise of tiny nations. Curacao, Cape Verde, and the Faroe Islands produce a spectacle. Haiti, too, will play the finals after a show of resilience. But the battle is only half done. US President Donald Trump's visa policies are threatening to impact a few qualified countries. And Chess world number 1, Magnus Carlsen, has decided to hit the gym before the start of the World Rapid and Blitz Championship. He has a special reason behind it. Find out how the Jeangate is returning and why Carlsen is challenging FIDE again.