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Shubman Gill just rewrote the record books in Guwahati. The Indian opener smashed an unbeaten two hundred and twenty three, the fastest double century in ODI history, as India chased down West Indies' four hundred and six with thirty nine balls to spare. An eight-wicket demolition that sealed the series in two straight games. Absolutely ruthless.
Shifting to the pitch now, and Andy Robertson is on the doorstep of a landmark that only one Scottish footballer has ever reached. The Tottenham left-back is set to earn his one hundredth cap for Scotland against North Macedonia on Saturday, joining Kenny Dalglish in territory no other Scottish man has entered. A century of appearances for your country — that means something.
And in transfer news that will have La Liga fans buzzing, Barcelona have reportedly received the conditions required to sign Erling Haaland from Manchester City. His representatives have communicated both the expected transfer fee and salary demands to the Catalan club. Whether Barca can actually meet those numbers is a very different question, but the conversation has clearly begun.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
