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Shubman Gill's majestic 161, following his first-innings 269, and a fiery new-ball spell by Akash Deep and Siraj put India in firm control against England on day four at Edgbaston

Kidambi Srikanth defeated top seed and World No. 6 Chou Tien-Chen in straight games to reach the Canada Open semifinals. The former World No. 1 showed superb form after injury, not dropping a game since the first round.

Mohammed Siraj claimed 6 for 70 in England's first innings at Edgbaston, marking his best bowling figures in England. Backed by solid batting and expert praise, Siraj’s performance helped India gain a strong foothold in the second Test.

India pacer Akash Deep, who impressed on Day 3 of the second Test against England, said he focuses on discipline, staying ready for every match, and treating cricket as an opportunity. He credited coach Gautam Gambhir for boosting his confidence.

India’s World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju stunned Wesley So to top the rapid section of the SuperUnited Croatia 2025 chess event, asserting dominance in faster formats with seven wins from nine

Taylor Fritz overcame a cut elbow, foot blister, and a lost set to beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in four sets and reach Wimbledon’s fourth round, continuing his impressive 2025 campaign

Mohammed Siraj’s six-wicket haul and a strong opening stand helped India secure a 244-run lead despite a record 303-run partnership between Jamie Smith and Harry Brook on day three at Edgbaston

India’s medal hopes soared at the World Boxing Cup in Astana as Nupur reached the final in the 80+kg category and Abhinash Jamwal entered the 65kg semifinals, assuring a podium finish

Pankaj Advani entered the quarterfinals of the Commonwealth 6-Red Snooker Championship in Hyderabad. Keerthana Pandian and Anupama Ramachandran also advanced, while Brijesh Damani and Arantxa Sanchis exited early

Aniketh Reddy’s 7/8, Ashish Srivastav’s 6/31, Bharat Reddy’s 6/76, and a century by Pranav Suryadevara highlighted a thrilling round of the HCA A-Division two-day league in Hyderabad

Divyanshi Bhowmick won the under-15 Asian girls’ singles title in Tashkent, defeating top Chinese and Japanese players. TTFI awarded her ₹5 lakh for ending India’s 36-year title drought

Andhra Pradesh’s V Bhavani won her second gold at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Olomouc, Czech Republic, claiming the 100m title after earlier winning the 200m event

President Droupadi Murmu flagged off the Durand Cup trophies marking the start of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup. The prestigious tournament begins on July 23, with trophies touring five states

India take on Thailand in a decisive AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifier on July 5 in Chiang Mai, aiming for historic qualification and a step closer to the 2027 FIFA World Cup

Kidambi Srikanth, Shriyansh Valishetty, and S. Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian reach the quarterfinals of the Canada Open with impressive victories, setting up exciting matches in their respective draws

Akash Shinde, a kabaddi star from Nashik, is now a key figure for Bengaluru Bulls in PKL 12. Overcoming early challenges and heartbreak, he leads a young team with determination and pride, inspired by his coach and a hard-won championship.

India captain Shubman Gill credited his Edgbaston double century to staying relaxed, batting deep, and returning to basics. Reflecting on format challenges, Gill said switching from T20 to Tests was tough. Experts praised his discipline and adaptability under pressure.

Ultimate Kho Kho has appointed Dhiraj Parasher as CEO ahead of its third season, which will feature international players for the first time. Parasher brings deep experience in sports strategy and grassroots development, aligning with UKK’s global expansion goals.

India and Thailand are level on all metrics in Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, with a shootout possible if their July 5 clash ends in a draw

Union Bank’s Alankrit and Abhinav Kumar struck centuries in the A-Division two-day cricket league, while rain and wet outfields washed out or abandoned most other matches on day one in Hyderabad

India's skeet and trap shooters gear up for the final ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato, Italy, with Olympians and Asian Games medallists leading the charge ahead of the World Championships

Ranga Reddy clinched the Telangana junior state football title with a thrilling 6-5 win over Nizamabad, with key goals from Shourya, Akhil, Samuel, and Moses in Nizamabad

Hyderabad Sporting FC and State Bank of India played out a 1-1 draw in the TFA A-Division Rahim League, with goals from Wajahad Ali and Zaki Raza at Sreenidhi Arena

Hitesh Gulia and Sakshi entered the semifinals at the World Boxing Cup in Astana, securing podium finishes and boosting India’s medal tally, with more boxers still in the fray