Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik believes young stars Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan have the potential to replace veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Karthik’s prediction is based on the duo’s impressive performances in recent domestic and international matches, particularly their strong showing against England earlier this year.
Indian para-athletes Bhavanaben Chaudhary and Navdeep Singh credit Neeraj Chopra’s Olympic gold medal for the surge in interest and participation in athletics in India. Both para-athletes are set to compete in the upcoming Paris Paralympics, inspired by Chopra’s achievements.
Emma Navarro, the rising American tennis star, continued her impressive run at the US Open by defeating defending champion Coco Gauff in a thrilling three-set match. This victory marks Navarro’s second consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance and a significant breakthrough in her career.
Yograj Singh, father of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, has sparked controversy with his harsh criticisms of two legendary Indian captains, MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev. He accused Dhoni of sabotaging Yuvraj’s career and claimed Yuvraj’s achievements surpassed those of Kapil Dev, igniting backlash on social media.
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, currently aboard the International Space Station, has shared a mesmerizing time-lapse video showcasing Earth, an aurora, the Milky Way, and the station itself. The 27-second sequence, captured over multiple sunrises, highlights the dynamic interplay of light reflections from the station’s solar arrays against the backdrop of city lights and the auroral display. Dominick’s expertise in space photography is evident in the stunning visuals, revealing his techniques and camera settings for capturing such breathtaking images from orbit.
India’s Paralympic contingent continues to shine at the Paris Games. Nitesh Kumar, inspired by fellow para shuttler Pramod Bhagat and cricketer Virat Kohli, reached the badminton SL3 final after a grueling battle. Preethi Pal etched her name in history as the first Indian woman track and field athlete to win two medals at the Paralympics, while Sumit Antil looks to defend his gold medal in the Javelin Throw F64 event.
Frances Tiafoe reached the US Open quarter-finals, joining an exclusive club of American men with this achievement. He will face Grigor Dimitrov next. Fellow American Taylor Fritz also advanced, while Tommy Paul has a chance to join them. This marks the first time since 2003 that three American men have reached the US Open quarter-finals.
Yuvraj Singh’s father, Yograj Singh, has once again accused former Indian captain MS Dhoni of negatively impacting his son’s cricket career. He believes Dhoni’s influence led to Yuvraj’s premature exit from the national team despite his significant contributions to Indian cricket, including key roles in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup victories.
OpenAI is poised to release two groundbreaking AI models: Orion, a potential successor to GPT-4, and Strawberry, an initiative focused on enhancing AI reasoning and problem-solving. These projects, particularly Strawberry, aim to push the boundaries of AI, potentially impacting various sectors and intensifying competition within the tech industry.
Aryna Sabalenka, the world number two and Australian Open champion, dominated Elise Mertens in straight sets to secure her fourth consecutive US Open quarterfinal appearance. Sabalenka, who reached the finals last year, showcased impressive form, saving all eight break points she faced.
