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India targets T20 World Cup silverware in England backed by the top order who hope to stay consistent especially Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues

India’s Karandeep Kochhar carded a flawless, bogey-free 68 to secure a joint ninth-place finish at the USD 500,000 IGPL Bharath Classic in Morocco

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu expressed her excitement about leading the team in another ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She highlighted the rapid growth of women’s cricket, Sri Lanka’s preparations, squad balance and the importance of the T20 format in expanding the game.

Butterfly Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 kicks off in Goa on July 9, featuring seven teams in a 17-day single round-robin format. The tournament features marquee derbies and rematches, culminating in the grand final on July 26

Harmanpreet Kaur said India's pre-World Cup series against Australia helped build confidence despite defeat. She praised Jemimah Rodrigues' match-winning semi-final century, while Jemimah recalled Australia's strong start and a crucial partnership with Deepti Sharma during the chase.

Argentina launches its FIFA World Cup title defense in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and debutant Jordan. Lionel Messi leads Scaloni’s squad, while Mahrez, Alaba, and Al-Tamari headline their teams in a group mixing experience, history, and fresh talent

Sai Teja and Vanisha were crowned Strong Man and Strong Woman at the Telangana Open Medchal-Malkajgiri District Powerlifting Championship in Hyderabad. The event showcased impressive performances across categories, with winners receiving medals, cash awards, and praise for their dedication and sportsmanship

The Telangana Cricket Association staged a dharna at Indira Park against the TG20 League, alleging violations of HCA rules and lack of BCCI approval. Leaders warned of possible bans on players and criticised HCA for neglecting talent outside Hyderabad

Khalsa defeated Nizamabad by nine wickets to win the HCA B-Division T20 league-cum-knockout final, with Hansin Reddy and Manikanteshwar Reddy starring in the chase. In the A-Division, Balaaji edged Central Excise despite Chaitanya Krishna’s explosive century

Justice P.S. Narayana awarded medals and certificates at the Silver Stone Sports Academy’s summer camp in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad. The camp engaged children aged 5–17 in indoor and outdoor sports, promoting fitness, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship while nurturing future talent

Red Havoc Secunderabad Club defeated Rainbow FC (RK Puram) 3-0 in the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament, with Hriday scoring twice and Anuj adding another. YDC ECIL and Garden FC drew goalless, while Super Strikers FC face JJ Nagar FC next

Reeds FC defeated Petra Sports Academy 2-1 to win the inaugural Young Telangana Football League at Lal Bahadur Stadium. Gymkhana FC finished third, while individual awards recognised standout players and girls’ contributions, marking a promising future for football in Telangana

At 62, Suheim Sheikh, president of Yacht Club of Secunderabad, continues to mentor young sailors at Hussain Sagar Lake. His guidance has produced national champions, with debutants impressing at the Monsoon Regatta, blending academics and sport to inspire future talent

Alexander Zverev clinched his first Grand Slam title by defeating Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic five-set French Open final. The German ended his long wait for major success, becoming the first German man to win Roland Garros since 1937

Shreyas Iyer said his appointment as India’s T20I captain will not change his personality, as he has always embraced challenges. He highlighted his Mumbai cricket upbringing and competitive mindset, while Sourav Ganguly backed his elevation, saying he has earned the role.

England defeated New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord’s, with Gus Atkinson taking 5-30 and Ollie Robinson named man of the match. Emilio Gay impressed on debut as England’s Bazball reset began positively

BCCI has arranged for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s father to join him in Sri Lanka ahead of the India A 50-over tri-series, with the option for his parents to accompany him on upcoming tours to the UK and Ireland, says Secretary Devajit Saikia.

Brazil forward Neymar has hinted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be the final tournament of his international career. The Santos star called it “The Last Dance,” evoking NBA legend Michael Jordan’s iconic farewell season.

The ACA operations team has cleared Visakhapatnam’s YSR ACA-VDCA Stadium for the 2026 Andhra Premier League starting June 9. The opening match features Kakinada Kings against Simhadri Vizag Lions at 7:30 PM, with free stadium entry for all spectators

The historic inaugural TG20 Player Auction saw India star Tilak Varma secure a tournament-high ₹33 lakh bid from Medak Falcons. Handled by auctioneer Charu Sharma, the draft locked in over 1,300 local cricketers across eight brand-new franchises

Newly appointed Indian T20I captain Shreyas Iyer says he will rely on his competitive Mumbai cricket roots to guide his leadership. Former BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly backed the appointment, calling it an earned opportunity for the 31-year-old

The Indian Golf Union announced a powerful six-member national golf team for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Spearheaded by world-ranked stars Aditi Ashok and Yuvraj Sandhu, the squad was selected strictly via objective global rankings

Tech firm Kabuni launched its AI-driven cricket coaching platform, PlayOS, at its Mumbai Playtime 2026 event. Backed by legends like Sourav Ganguly and AB de Villiers, the app brings real-time, elite-level technique analysis to grassroots players

India’s Nayanika Sanga delivered a composed performance to emerge as the top Indian golfer at the Arkéa Ladies Open. Navigating challenging conditions, the young professional stayed firmly in contention heading into the crucial rounds