MEN’S CRICKET: Australian all-rounder Cameron Green became the highest-priced overseas player in Indian Premier League history after being snapped up for £2.1 million by the Kolkata franchise. 

Green missed the 2025 competition due to a back injury. 

England opener Ben Duckett was signed for £167,000 by Delhi, where he will join up with Harry Brook, while Phil Salt and Jacob Bethel will both remain at defending champions Bengaluru.

MEN’S FOOTBALL: On-loan striker Alfie Bavidge scored four times as Inverness Caledonian Thistle thrashed Dumbarton 9-0 to set up a Scottish Challenge Cup third-round tie at Partick Thistle. 

Championship table-toppers St Johnstone will meet Ross County after winning 1-0 at Hearts B, while last year’s runners-up Queen’s Park host Forfar Athletic and Stirling, the lowest-ranked team left in the competition, will face Stenhousemuir.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Featherstone Rovers have only been given until 4pm Friday to unearth new financial backing that will enable their participation in next year’s Championship, which is due to start in January. 

The three-time Challenge Cup winners, who have never competed in the top-tier Super League, were officially placed into administration on Monday reportedly owing over £100,000 in unpaid taxes and with other substantial debts.

MEN’S FOOTBALL: Crystal Palace need to beat Finland’s KuPS on Wednesday evening and hope results go their way elsewhere in order to avoid the play-offs for the last 16 of the Europa Conference League. 

Table-topping Strasbourg are the only team guaranteed a place in the next round prior to Thursday night’s final set of fixtures. Dublin clubs Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers and Scottish Cup holders Aberdeen have already been eliminated before their last games.