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Anil Kumble backs Jasprit Bumrah’s inclusion in the Manchester Test, calling it vital. India’s assistant coach Doeschate shares updates on Bumrah, Siraj, and Pant ahead of the fourth Test

India opener Pratika Rawal has been fined and given a demerit point for inappropriate physical contact during the first ODI against England. England were also fined for a slow over-rate. Both teams accepted the ICC sanctions without a hearing.

Tadej Pogacar reclaimed the yellow jersey in emphatic fashion with a solo win on the iconic Hautacam climb in Stage 12 of the Tour de France. The Slovenian now leads Jonas Vingegaard by over three minutes with five summit finishes remaining.

In another A-Division two-day league match, G. Rahul Singh (104) for Gemini Friends also batted well

Lakshmi Jadala clinches gold medal at the National Tennis Championship 2025 (Disability Sports) held in Gwalior. With this win, he has officially qualified for the Special Olympics World Games 2027, set to take place in Cairo, Egypt

Unveils a dynamic and diverse driver line-up for the upcoming Indian Racing Festival (IRF) 2025

The 19-year-old outplayed the five-time world champion in just 39 moves. Praggnanandhaa, who has already won three tournaments this year, has now defeated Carlsen in all three formats - Classical, Rapid, and Blitz

The report clarifies that merely submitting an intimation does not amount to seeking permission, particularly for events involving large public gatherings in central Bengaluru

NRAI President Kalikesh Singh Deo has been appointed Interim Chairperson of the ISSF Committee on E-Sports and Innovations. The role strengthens India’s global influence in shooting sports and supports tech-driven developments like e-shooting and the upcoming Shooting League of India.

The West Indies cricket team faces renewed scrutiny after a 0-3 Test series defeat to Australia, with poor batting and overreliance on T20 formats blamed. Cricket legends have been called in to revive the side amid growing fan disappointment.

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell will retire from international cricket after the first two T20Is against Australia at Sabina Park, his home ground. The 37-year-old, a two-time T20 World Cup winner, called the opportunity his proudest career moment.

India U20 women’s football team registered a commanding 4-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their second friendly in Tashkent. Sibani Devi scored twice, with Sulanjana and Neha adding one each, as the Young Tigresses bounced back impressively after a draw in the first game.

Vedansh Nagelli and Nischal Kaikarapu team finished second, and Enoch Bgargad and Indrakanti Gaurav team third in the tourney

Like cricketers, he also achieved a rare ‘double’, becoming only the second statistician to complete 100 international fixtures and complete 50 years in the field

The agenda for the meeting is the appointment of Ombudsman as per Rule 40 of the HCA Memorandum Rules and Regulations and also the appointment of the Ethics Officer in accordance with Rule 39 of the HCA Memorandum Rules and Regulations

Telangana Cricket Association seeks BCCI, SC intervention and corrective action with regard to the Hyderabad Cricket Association

Centuries by Srinivasa Manikanta (113) for Balaji Colts and Snehodeep Mitra (100 n.o.) for Rakesh XI were some of the highlights of the HCA B-Division two-day league cricket championship here on Wednesday

A Malkajgiri court granted six-day police custody of HCA president Jagan Mohan Rao and four others to the CID in connection with alleged fund misappropriation and document forgery. The accused were arrested last week following a complaint by Telangana Cricket Association

Joe Root reclaimed the No. 1 Test batter spot after stellar knocks at Lord’s, while Australia now have five bowlers in the ICC top 10. Scott Boland hit a career-high sixth rank, and Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Jadeja saw major shifts.

DP World ILT20 has partnered with UAE-based NGO Gulf for Good to support children’s education and development worldwide. Over 500 items have been donated to Madagascar, with over 2,000 children expected to benefit through the year-long CSR initiative.

Lakshya Sen and the men’s doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the Round of 16 at the Japan Open 2025 with straight-game wins. PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda exited early after first-round defeats in women’s singles.

England were fined 10% of their match fee and docked two ICC World Test Championship points for a slow over-rate in the third Test against India at Lord’s. Captain Ben Stokes accepted the sanction, avoiding a formal hearing.

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Sanjay Manjrekar highlighted KL Rahul’s consistent form as India’s biggest gain from the series, while also praising Jadeja and Bumrah’s grit in a closely fought Test defeat at Lord’s