A Hindustan Times report estimates that 15‑year‑old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi commands roughly ₹2 crore for a single day of brand promotion, a figure that has risen sharply after his IPL breakthrough and international debut. No official confirmation of the fee has been provided by the player or his representatives.
India's women's cricket team clinched their eighth Asia Cup title by beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs, but the players stayed off the field and refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council head Mohsin Naqvi. The refusal marked a rare protest during the post‑tournament ceremony.
India's women's cricket team will play Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 14, 2026, while the Reserve Bank of India denied Tata Sons' request to remain a private entity. On the same day, Uttarakhand raised the monthly stipend for MBBS interns to Rs 25,000 and Indian Railways reported 67.27 crore passengers in August 2026.
