India has announced its squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, with Suryakumar Yadav appointed as captain for the T20I series following Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the format. Rohit will continue to lead the side in ODIs, while Virat Kohli is also included in the 50-over squad. The tour features three T20Is and three ODIs from July 27th to August 7th.
American golfer Justin Thomas took the early lead at the 152nd Open Championship, shooting a three-under 68 at Royal Troon. He overcame a mid-round wobble to finish strong, sinking a long birdie on the final hole. Several big names struggled in the blustery conditions, including reigning U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau and world number two Rory McIlroy.
Adrien Rabiot’s contract with Juventus has expired, and the club’s sporting director confirmed that it will not be renewed. The French midfielder is now a free agent and has reportedly attracted interest from AC Milan and Real Madrid. Rabiot leaves Juventus after five years, winning the Serie A title and two Italian Cups.
England captain Ben Stokes will return to The Hundred competition after the West Indies Test series, joining a group of England batters also set to play. The ECB has confirmed the availability of several key players for the tournament, with bowlers’ participation dependent on workload and selection.
England set a new record for the fastest fifty runs in Test cricket, surpassing its own mark set in 1994. Opener Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope powered England to the milestone in just 4.2 overs against the West Indies on the first day of the second Test.
From starting businesses to joining broadcast teams, Olympic champions from Tokyo 2020 have found new paths after hanging up their competitive shoes. Explore what some of these athletes are doing now, from Allyson Felix’s nursery initiative at the Paris Olympics to Sue Bird’s foray into film production.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has appealed to Olympic bronze medalist Karnam Malleswari to establish a world-class weightlifting academy in her hometown of Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. The Minister met Malleswari in Delhi and discussed the potential of reviving sports in Srikakulam, particularly weightlifting. He assured Malleswari of state government support in providing land, funds, and infrastructure for the academy. Malleswari, who is the Vice-Chancellor of Delhi Sports University, agreed to lead this initiative.
Former England cricketer Sir Geoffrey Boycott has undergone successful surgery to remove a throat tumor. This comes after he was diagnosed with cancer for the second time in May 2023. The 83-year-old had previously battled the disease in 2002, undergoing extensive chemotherapy.
Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal’s journey at the Nordea Open came to an end on Thursday after he suffered a straight-sets defeat to fourth-seed Mariano Navone in the Round of 16. Despite a strong start, Nagal ultimately couldn’t sustain his momentum against the Argentine, who secured a 6-4, 6-2 victory. The loss dashed Nagal’s hopes of a potential quarterfinal clash against Rafael Nadal.
Canadian decathlete Pierce LePage, the reigning world champion, has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to a herniated disc in his back that requires surgery. LePage, who was aiming for his first Olympic medal, made the announcement in a video on Instagram, expressing his disappointment but prioritizing his long-term health and future competitions.
