The Paris Paralympics are set to commence, with over 100 members of the Indian contingent, including 52 athletes, set to participate in the opening ceremony. This year marks a historic moment as the opening ceremony will be held outside a stadium for the first time in the Games’ history. While the majority of the Indian contingent will be present, the 10-member shooting team will not participate due to their competition schedule on the following day.
In other cricket news, Sunil Gavaskar expressed optimism about the future of international cricket under the leadership of the newly elected ICC chairman, Jay Shah. Shah, at 35 years old, becomes the youngest individual to hold this prestigious position. Meanwhile, Pakistan cricket finds itself facing significant criticism following their historic defeat to Bangladesh in a Test match. Captain Shan Masood’s leadership is under scrutiny, with former cricketer Ahmad Shehzad openly criticizing his captaincy skills and accusing him of lacking a basic understanding of Test cricket.
The US Open witnessed a historic match as Daniel Evans of Britain achieved a remarkable comeback victory over Karen Khachanov of Russia. The match, lasting an incredible five hours and 35 minutes, is the longest in US Open history, surpassing the previous record set in 1992. Evans, ranked 28th in the world, overcame a 0-4 deficit in the final set to secure his victory.
In T20 International action, the West Indies celebrated a dominant 3-0 series sweep over South Africa. Shai Hope led the charge with an unbeaten 42 runs, while Nicholas Pooran’s rapid 35 runs contributed significantly to their eight-wicket victory. The West Indies successfully chased down a revised target of 116 runs in just 9.2 overs, showcasing their impressive batting form.
