The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed Nida Dar as captain for the upcoming Asia Cup despite recent defeats in England. The team will feature new additions like Iram Javed, Omaima Sohail, Syeda Aroob Shah, and Tasmia Rubab, while some players from the England tour have been left out. The team will undergo a training camp in Karachi before departing for Sri Lanka.
India’s men’s cricket team was awarded a generous 125 crore rupees prize money for their victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. The announcement was made by Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, acknowledging the team’s exceptional performance and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
Francesco Bagnaia secured his third consecutive Dutch MotoGP victory, narrowing the championship gap to 10 points behind leader Jorge Martin. Enea Bastianini claimed the third podium position after a strong comeback from 10th on the grid. Bagnaia, who twice broke the Assen lap record over the weekend, led from start to finish, showcasing his dominance and Ducati’s performance.
Suryakumar Yadav’s spectacular catch in the T20 World Cup final sparked controversy as replays showed the boundary line might have been shifted, raising questions about the validity of the catch. Despite the controversy, India clinched the title against South Africa.
England and Slovakia are set to clash in the round of 16 at Euro 2024, with captain Harry Kane making history and Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo getting his first start of the tournament.
Sune Luus’ remarkable century and a crucial 190-run stand with Laura Wolvaardt propelled South Africa to a defiant 232/2, keeping them alive in the one-off Test against India. The Proteas’ resistance, spearheaded by Luus’s composed batting, left India in an unfamiliar position, struggling to crack the South African wall despite a five-wicket haul by Sneh Rana.
George Russell secured a dramatic victory at the Austrian Grand Prix after a late collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Verstappen, who led for most of the race, finished fifth while Norris retired. Oscar Piastri took second place, and Carlos Sainz completed the podium.
France and Belgium, both struggling to find their form in the group stage, meet in the last 16 of Euro 2024. France’s attack has been underwhelming, while Belgium faces backlash from its own fans after a disappointing performance. The match promises to be a tense affair with high stakes as the winner advances to the quarterfinals.
India has won the T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa in the final. BCCI secretary Jay Shah expressed immense pride and admiration for the team’s performance, highlighting their dedication, hard work, and spirit. This victory marks India’s second T20 World Cup title and its first ICC title in 13 years.
Two key riders for defending champion Jonas Vingegaard, Wout van Aert and Matteo Jorgenson, crashed during the second stage of the Tour de France. Van Aert was back on his bike quickly, while Jorgenson took longer to recover and had a bruised elbow bandaged. Ineos-Grenadiers rider Laurens de Plus was also involved in the incident.
