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Ravi Shastri has praised Rohit Sharma's record century at Lord's, saying it silenced speculation about his ODI future. The former India coach also highlighted concerns over India's death bowling and fielding while backing youngsters to gain valuable international experience.

Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim praised India's batting despite their 2-1 ODI series defeat to England. However, he urged management to fix pace combinations in Jasprit Bumrah's absence and prioritize a wicket-taking wrist spinner ahead of future tours

US President Donald Trump was booed by sections of the crowd during the FIFA World Cup trophy presentation after Spain's victory. He also drew attention by remaining on the podium during the celebrations, while the final ended amid heated confrontations between players.

Irfan Pathan says Virat Kohli's greatness is not measured by runs at Lord's, praising the former captain's 74 against England and insisting his legacy is already secure after years of consistent performances across the world despite India's series defeat.

Parthiv Patel believes England's explosive finish with the bat proved decisive in the third ODI at Lord's. While praising Rohit Sharma's century and India's chase, he said the visitors failed to match England's finishing touch and urged young bowlers to improve at the death.

India captain Shubman Gill has urged a major improvement in the team's fitness standards after multiple injuries disrupted the England ODI series. He said frequent fitness setbacks forced unwanted team changes and warned India must build a more durable squad before the 2027 World Cup.

Yuvraj Singh believes India's recent struggles should be viewed as part of a rebuilding phase, urging patience with the team's transition. The former all-rounder accepted criticism but reminded fans of India's recent success and called for introspection ahead of future challenges.

Yuvraj Singh has urged India's team management to give Yashasvi Jaiswal more ODI opportunities before the World Cup, saying inadequate match practice could leave the opener under pressure if called upon during the tournament, particularly in the event of injuries.

Rohit Sharma dismissed speculation about his future after India's ODI series defeat to England, saying external criticism has never affected him. The former captain also urged patience with India's young bowlers and praised his enduring partnership with Virat Kohli.

Yuvraj Singh has urged India's team management to clearly communicate its World Cup plans to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying senior players deserve clarity. He also backed giving Yashasvi Jaiswal more opportunities and called for patience during India's transition phase.

India captain Shubman Gill dismissed retirement rumours surrounding Rohit Sharma, saying there has been no discussion within the team. Rohit scored a brilliant 138-run century against England at Lord’s, showcasing his form despite India’s 27-run ODI defeat

India captain Shubman Gill dismissed speculation over Rohit Sharma's retirement, saying there had been no discussions within the team. Gill also hailed Rohit's brilliant 138 against England at Lord's, praising the veteran opener's composure and match-defining partnership during India's chase.

Indian women boxers are confident of improving their Commonwealth Games medal tally, with coach Santiago Nieva saying every team member can win gold. The squad, featuring Lovlina Borgohain and other top pugilists, enters Glasgow Games after strong international performances

Amitabh Bachchan shared an emotional message for Lionel Messi after Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Calling it "the day comes for every champion," the veteran actor urged Messi to cherish the love and glory he has earned.

France captain Kylian Mbappe won the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals, becoming the first player to win the award twice. He surpassed Lionel Messi and delivered a record-breaking tournament despite France’s semi-final defeat against Spain

Spain won their second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time, but the final was overshadowed by post-match violence. Argentina players were involved in heated clashes, including Leandro Paredes’ confrontation with Spain’s Eric Garcia

Rohit Sharma smashed a record 138, the first ODI century by an Indian at Lord’s, but England held their nerve to register a 27-run victory and clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1, thanks to Sam Curran’s four wickets and Jacob Bethell’s decisive spell

A Ashwath and G Vedha Ashritha emerged as double gold medallists in the butterfly events at the Telangana State Sub-Junior and Junior Inter-District Swimming Championship. Ashwath won the boys’ 50m and 100m butterfly races, while Vedha dominated the girls’ events

Alireza Firouzja maintained a half-point lead over Arjun Erigaisi after all four Round 4 matches ended in draws at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026. More than 500 fans attended the event, where Viswanathan Anand made the ceremonial first move

The National Rifle Association of India has amended its Constitution to align with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The reforms introduce stronger governance measures, athlete welfare mechanisms and dispute resolution systems while reinforcing transparency and accountability in sports administration

Bernadette Szocs and Syndrela Das guided Dempo Goa Challengers to a thrilling 8-7 victory over PBG Pune Jaguars in Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7. The win extended Goa's unbeaten run, while U Mumba TT clinched the Dream UTT Juniors title

Ahead of International Chess Day, Navyabharati Global School organised a simultaneous chess exhibition featuring FIDE-rated player Manoj Kumar Vittapu against 10 students. The initiative aimed to promote chess among schoolchildren and encourage strategic thinking and discipline in Nizamabad

The Kerala government declared a holiday on Monday for schools, colleges and professional institutions to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup final. The decision followed requests from football enthusiasts and concerns over late-night travel and sleep disruption

The Hyderabad District Basketball Association will organise the Sub-Junior and Youth League 2026 for boys and girls from July 20 at YMCA, Secunderabad. Around 350 players attended the coaching camp, with 18 teams selected across four competition categories