The IPL drama surrounding Lucknow has cropped up again. The owner-captain chat has gone viral, and it raises concerns around the involvement of ownership in the team. Adam Zampa has picked PSL over the IPL for money. But does his statement hold ground? Over in the PSL, questions over discipline in the Pakistan Super League are growing. Fakhar Zaman has been suspended for two matches for tampering with the ball. Is Pakistan's punishment too soft? Italy has failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for a third time in a row. Is it about the quality or the mindset? And the rising ticket prices have left fans frustrated. Rupha Ramani brings you the top stories in a special coverage - Sports This Week. 

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