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Lando Norris is walking back some sharp words after a chaotic weekend in Baku. The McLaren driver publicly called for Franco Colapinto to be banned from Formula One after the Argentine triggered a multi-car pile-up on the safety car restart, taking out Gasly and Norris in the process. Norris has since issued an apology on social media, acknowledging the heat of the moment got the better of him.
Shifting to cricket, Pakistan's rebuild continues as the PCB moves to fill key vacancies in their coaching setup. Reports indicate the board is set to approach former Australian quick Shaun Tait and New Zealand batting stalwart Martin Guptill following a difficult tour of England. Tait stepped away from his Bangladesh role back in June of two thousand twenty six citing family reasons, so his availability remains to be confirmed.
And over in rugby, Rob Baxter has some serious questions to answer at Exeter after the Chiefs were dismantled forty five to twenty four at home by Gloucester on opening weekend. Seven tries conceded, a bout of illness running through the camp, and a result that marks their worst home defeat in recent memory. Baxter says he expects a reaction, and he'll need one fast.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
