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Their combined score, 1431, was better than the previous world record of 1429, set by Danish pair Tanja Gellenthien and Mathias Fullerton in 2023

With the series nicely poised at 1-1 going into the third Test, the narrative built around both teams has changed significantly following India's 336-run routing of England at Edgbaston

Karan Singh has climbed to World No. 426 in the ATP singles rankings, becoming India’s No. 2 men’s tennis player. The 22-year-old’s recent ITF title win in Tehran and consistent performances mark a breakthrough in his professional tennis journey.

The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 will kick off on August 29 with Haryana Steelers returning as defending champions. Following a record-setting auction where 10 players earned over ₹1 crore, the season promises intense competition. Full schedule and venues to follow.

MI Cape Town will face Durban’s Super Giants in the SA20 Season 4 opener on December 26. The T20 league features several high-profile clashes, including a New Year’s Eve double-header and Cape derby, with growing Indian fan interest and a September auction.

England’s Harry Brook replaced Joe Root as the No.1 Test batter in the ICC rankings. India’s Shubman Gill rose to No.6 after a historic twin 150+ feat, while South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder hit a record 367* and surged in all three lists.

Tadej Pogacar claimed his 100th career win and 17th Tour de France stage victory by outsprinting yellow jersey holder Mathieu van der Poel in Stage 4. Pogacar also reclaimed the polka dot jersey after a fierce battle through Normandy’s hilly terrain.

Carlos Alcaraz dominated Cameron Norrie in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon semifinals, extending his winning streak to 23 matches. He will face Taylor Fritz for a place in the final

Tarnaka FC thrashed Sachdev Sports FC 6-1 in the TFA A-Division Rahim League, with Sai and Shyam netting braces and Amithra, Varun adding one each at Sreenidhi Deccan Arena

Multiple centuries highlighted the HCA A-Division two-day league in Hyderabad, with strong performances from players like H K Simha, Chirag Yadav, Sai Vikas Reddy, and G Aryan Reddy

Uday Parte, a 23-year-old from Seoni, earned a PKL Season 12 contract with Jaipur Pink Panthers after years of hard work, marking a major leap from local tournaments to national spotlight

Team Fairways dominated the Hyderabad leg of the Pro-Am League 2025 with 560 points, earning a fully sponsored trip to the international finale in Thailand, eyeing a ₹50 lakh prize pool

Virat Kohli shared admiration for Novak Djokovic and Wimbledon’s Centre Court atmosphere, calling it more intimidating than cricket’s biggest stages, while reflecting on high-pressure moments and his tennis fandom

The YMCA of Greater Hyderabad will host the 25th Kargil Victory Sports Meet for high school students from July 24–26, featuring under-17 competitions in multiple sports for boys and girls

Taylor Fritz advanced to his first Wimbledon semifinal after defeating Karen Khachanov in four sets, overcoming a foot issue and a third-set lapse in a high-pressure quarterfinal on No. 1 Court

Aryna Sabalenka battled past Laura Siegemund to reach the Wimbledon 2025 semifinals, where she’ll face Amanda Anisimova, who defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in straight sets after saving four set points

Afghanistan umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari, 41, has passed away. A member of the ICC International Panel of Umpires, Bismillah had officiated in 25 ODIs and 21 T20Is. ICC Chairman Jay Shah extended condolences to his family

Novak Djokovic battled through an unsteady start to defeat Alex de Minaur in four sets, securing his place in the Wimbledon quarterfinals and continuing his quest for a record-breaking eighth title

Kiran More, Mohammad Kaif and Gary Kirsten reflect on MS Dhoni’s early promise, breakthrough innings against Pakistan, and calm leadership style that helped him shape Indian cricket’s modern era

St. Michael’s (Old Alwal) and Tetra FC won the under-11 and under-13 titles in the Champions Cup football tournament held in Bolarum, with standout performances from Praneeth, Jay, and Sam

India secured five medals at the Commonwealth Billiards Championships in Mauritius, with Vidya Pillai winning gold. Shivam Arora and Chitra Magimairaj took silver, while Keerthana and Anupama won bronze

The Junior Team Tennis Championship will be held at Advantage Tennis Academy from July 11 to 13 in round-robin format, with matches modeled on the Billie Jean King Cup structure

A. Yuvaraju, S. Dheeraj, Rohit Rayudu, and A. Varun Goud slammed centuries as A-Division and B-Division two-day league cricket matches saw dominant batting performances across Hyderabad on Monday

Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeepa has launched Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru for the Indian Racing Festival 2025, marking a major cultural crossover as motorsport gains celebrity influence and national traction