Suryakumar Yadav has been named the captain of India’s T20 team for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar citing fitness and feedback from the dressing room as key factors in the decision. While Hardik Pandya was also considered, concerns over his fitness and availability ultimately led to Yadav’s appointment.
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India’s new head coach Gautam Gambhir has addressed his relationship with Virat Kohli, stating it’s not for public consumption. He also highlighted the importance of workload management for Jasprit Bumrah following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Kohli from T20 Internationals.
A Norwegian top-flight match between Rosenborg BK and Lillestroem was suspended after fans protested the use of VAR by throwing fishcakes, tennis balls, and smoke bombs onto the field. The referee abandoned the match after a series of disruptions, highlighting the growing controversy surrounding VAR in Norwegian football.
England secured a dominant 2-0 series win against the West Indies in the second Test at Trent Bridge, crushing their opponents by 241 runs. A brilliant bowling performance from Shoaib Bashir, who claimed a career-best 5-41, and centuries from Joe Root and Harry Brook propelled England to victory.
Balraj Panwar will be India’s sole representative in the rowing events at the Paris Olympics, which will take place at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium. The stadium, a newly developed Olympic facility, will host both rowing and canoe-kayak events.
Tadej Pogacar etched his name in cycling history by winning his third Tour de France title, becoming the first rider since 1998 to achieve the Giro d’Italia/Tour de France double. He dominated the race, securing his sixth stage victory in the final stage, and cemented his status as a cycling legend.
England secured a dominant 241-run victory over West Indies in the second Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, propelling them to sixth place in the World Test Championship standings. This win marks England’s fifth in the tournament, while West Indies, suffering its second consecutive defeat, drops to the bottom of the table.
Xander Schauffele secured his second major title by winning The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland. Schauffele, representing the USA, finished with a score of 9-under 275, highlighted by a remarkable 6-under 65 in the final round.
India’s wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh smashed an unbeaten 64 off 29 balls to lead India to a convincing 78-run victory over the UAE in the Women’s Asia Cup T20 tournament. This was India’s first-ever 200+ score in a T20I, and Ghosh’s innings was crucial in achieving this milestone.
Arthur Fils, the fifth-seeded Frenchman, defeated defending champion Alexander Zverev in a thrilling three-set battle to win the Hamburg Open, an ATP 500 event. The 20-year-old Fils secured his second career title and is set to break into the ATP Top 20 rankings.