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Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel criticized the decision to drop Sanju Samson for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the England T20I series, arguing the team management prioritized emotion over logic as India conceded a historic series defeat

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok carded a 1-under 70 to sit tied for 35th after the opening round of the Amundi Evian Championship. Japan's Aki Iwai holds a two-shot lead following a spectacular, bogey-free round of 8-under 63

Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembélé scored second-half goals as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to reach their third consecutive World Cup semi-final. Despite breaking tournament scoring records, Mbappe warned that the squad still has plenty to prove

A cornered Shreyas Iyer leads a depleted Indian team into the fifth T20I against England in Southampton, desperately seeking a consolation win to avoid a humiliating 4-0 series whitewash after a wretched, winless run across the United Kingdom

The BCCI will conduct a detailed review of India's men's T20I team after the England tour following a disappointing run that included series defeats to Ireland and England. Secretary Devajit Saikia said the board will identify shortcomings and work towards corrective measures.

India will look to avoid a 4-0 T20 series defeat against England in the fifth and final match at Southampton. Shreyas Iyer's side remains winless in the series and hopes to finish with a consolation victory after a disappointing campaign

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel said selecting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was emotionally understandable but questioned Sanju Samson's omission from the Indian T20 side. He said the decision defied logic despite acknowledging Samson's inconsistency in previous years

France coach Didier Deschamps credited experience, unity and mental strength after his side defeated Morocco 2-0 to reach a third consecutive FIFA World Cup semifinal. He also praised captain Kylian Mbappe's leadership and insisted collective effort remains France's greatest strength.

Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Australia's Storm Hunter and Marc Polmans in three sets and win the Wimbledon mixed doubles title. Ostapenko claimed her first Wimbledon crown, while Arevalo became El Salvador's first Wimbledon champion.

Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player to make 20 FIFA World Cup appearances and the fastest to score 20 World Cup goals as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to reach the semifinals. The French star continues to rewrite football's biggest tournament record books.

Kylian Mbappe recovered from a first-half penalty miss to score and assist as France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the Round of 16, securing a third successive FIFA World Cup semi-final berth and setting up a clash with Belgium or Spain

Teenager Abhinandh PB and 2025 MVP Bernadette Szocs starred as Dempo Goa Challengers defeated reigning champions U Mumba TT 10-5 in the UTT Season 7 opener. The duo won their singles before combining to clinch the mixed doubles in Panaji

Seventeen players head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals one yellow card away from suspension. England and Morocco have the highest number of players at risk, while France, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Argentina and Norway also face disciplinary concerns.

Former World Rapid champion Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh and Vaishali Rameshbabu will spearhead India's challenge at the 2026 Cairns Cup in Saint Louis. The elite women's tournament features 10 top players competing for a $250,000 prize fund from August 8 to 21

Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 80 rescued India after another top-order collapse, helping the visitors post 158/7 against England in the must-win fourth T20I at Bristol. England's disciplined pace attack, led by Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue, kept India's scoring under control throughout

Linda Noskova reached her maiden Grand Slam final by defeating Marta Kostyuk, while Karolina Muchova saved a match point to overcome Coco Gauff in a dramatic semifinal. The two Czechs will contest the Wimbledon women's singles title in an all-Czech final

Anvita Khammam Aces ended Hyderabad E-Champions' unbeaten run with a 10-run victory in Qualifier 1 of the Sreenidhi University TG20 League. Mickil Jaiswal's unbeaten 76 and disciplined bowling helped Aces defend 200 and secure a place in the tournament final

Dinesh Karthik believes India are under pressure after successive defeats to Ireland and England, saying frequent team changes have affected performances. Eoin Morgan praised England's dominance, while Ravi Shastri outlined the bowling strategy likely to trouble India's young openers.

India all-rounder Prathyusha Challuru secured a record bid of Rs 4.5 lakh from Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters during a high-stakes Maharani Trophy auction, where four franchises spent heavily to build formidable squads for the upcoming T20 tournament

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur termed the historic women’s Test at Lord’s against England the perfect opportunity to rebuild team confidence following a disappointing 2026 T20 World Cup campaign, while welcoming BCCI's push for domestic red-ball cricket

Six Indian Under-19 women boxers, including Chandrika Pujari and Joyshree Devi, stormed into the semi-finals of the Asian Youth Championships in Jakarta on Thursday, guaranteeing themselves a haul of at least bronze medals after dominant quarter-final victories

Pranay Akula clinched the A2H Open blitz chess title in Hyderabad via a tie-break. Meanwhile, entries have opened for the 242nd Brilliant Trophy chess tournament and the Hyderabad district middle and long-distance athletics selection trials at Gymkhana Ground

IOA President Dr. P.T. Usha inaugurated the renovated ₹1.5-crore Telangana Olympic Bhavan and unveiled a statue of hockey wizard Dhyan Chand at LB Stadium, urging young athletes to use the facility to chase international sporting excellence

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that the Young India Physical Education and Sports University (YIPESU) will open by late 2028. Run independently by legendary athletes, the hub aims to anchor Hyderabad’s future Olympic aspirations