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Rohit Sharma Lord's century came off Shardul Thakur bat
The Indian ExpressArchived
Rohit Sharma scored 138 off 110 balls using a bat gifted by teammate Shardul Thakur in the third ODI against England at Lord's on July 19. India lost the series decider by 27 runs as England won the series 2-1. Thakur told The Indian Express he gave Rohit SS bats he loved. It was
Spain faces Messi after 21 years of failed plans
Indian ExpressArchived
A feature recounts how plans to stop Lionel Messi have failed for 21 years as Spain prepares to face him in the FIFA World Cup final. Argentina reached the final with Messi still central to the attack. Sir Alex Ferguson has voiced regrets about past approaches, and Hristo Stoichk
Sindhu wins Japan Open for first Indian title there
ESPNArchived
PV Sindhu beat Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 to become the first Indian champion at the Japan Open. The Super 750 title is her first at that grade and her biggest since the 2019 World Championships, following the 2022 Singapore Open as her previous major crown. The head-to-head no
England beat France 6-4 to finish third at World Cup
The GuardianArchived
England defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick. The result is England's best World Cup finish since winning the tournament in 1966. Manager Thomas Tuchel oversaw the bronze-medal match after the semi-final exit. The
Trump blames Canada wildfire smoke ahead of World Cup final
The Times of IndiaArchived
US President Donald Trump blamed Canada for wildfire smoke blanketing the northeastern United States ahead of the Argentina versus Spain World Cup final in New Jersey. Trump said the United States was invaded by filthy polluted air and threatened new tariffs on Canada. Forecasts
Ashwin questions timing of Kohli and Rohit ODI future debate
Times of IndiaArchived
Ravichandran Ashwin said on July 18 that India still needs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's experience for the September South Africa tour but questioned why selectors would raise 2027 World Cup transition talks only in August 2026 with 10 to 12 months remaining. BCCI secretary Dev
Virat Kohli pays tribute after Sir Garfield Sobers dies
Times of IndiaArchived
Virat Kohli paid tribute on X after the death of West Indies great Sir Garfield Sobers, calling him one of cricket's greatest. Sobers played 93 Tests scoring 8,032 runs at 57.78 with 26 centuries and taking 235 wickets between 1954 and 1974. Kohli wrote that Sobers' legacy will i
Fifteen-year-old national shooter missing after leaving home in Howrah
Times of IndiaArchived
Damayanti Sen, a 15-year-old national rifle shooter from central Howrah, has been missing since July 16 after leaving home to buy milk and household items. CCTV footage last showed her at Howrah station platforms four and five around 10 am. Police formed four search teams across
Lord's ODI on July 19 may be Rohit Sharma's last
Indian ExpressArchived
The third ODI against England at Lord's on July 19 could be Rohit Sharma's final India match, reports said July 16. BCCI selectors told him they are moving on after the England tour and he does not figure in 2027 World Cup plans. The panel spoke to Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir
Balogun says FIFA suspension lift caused controversy
CBS NewsArchived
US striker Folarin Balogun told CBS Mornings on July 14 he knew FIFA's decision to lift his red card suspension before the Belgium match would cause controversy. Balogun received the card during the World Cup round of 32 against Bosnia on July 1. President Trump asked FIFA to rev
CSK mutually parts ways with coach Stephen Fleming
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Chennai Super Kings and head coach Stephen Fleming mutually agreed to part ways after nearly two decades together at the franchise. A CSK release said the decision followed open discussions and was reached with respect and gratitude. Fleming guided the sid
India's T20 experiments end in successive series defeats
RediffArchived
India's successive T20I series defeats against Ireland and England have intensified debate over selection experiments without several senior players in the side, Rediff reported. Coach Gautam Gambhir defended a team reset and said the side still needs time. Captain Shreyas Iyer c
Modi and Albanese unveil Roadmap on Sport Cooperation
Times of IndiaArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese unveiled a Roadmap on Sport Cooperation during the July 10 MCG visit, Times of India reported. The roadmap targets expanded collaboration in sports science, technology, talent development, infrastructure, trade and tModi gifts Steve Waugh rare framed photo at MCG
Times of IndiaArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted former Australian captain Steve Waugh a nearly 20-year-old framed photograph during his July 10 Melbourne Cricket Ground visit with Anthony Albanese, Times of India reported. The image was taken when Modi was Gujarat Chief Minister and first me
France beats Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup semis
CGTNArchived
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Boston on July 9, CGTN reported. Kylian Mbappe scored after having a first-half penalty saved, then set up Ousmane Dembele for the second goal. Didier Deschamps' side will face Spain or Belgium in Dallas on
Collina denies bias claims in Argentina Egypt World Cup match
Al JazeeraArchived
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina defended officiating in Argentina's 3-2 round-of-16 win over Egypt on July 8, Al Jazeera reported on July 9. Collina said unfounded allegations have no place in football and nobody can question referee integrity or claim FIFA refereeing is
Delhi High Court flags line between personality rights and defamation
The Times of IndiaArchived
The Delhi High Court on July 7, 2026, heard cricketer Abhishek Sharma's plea against an AI-altered image circulated online. Justice Jyoti Singh noted a thin line between personality rights and defamation in such cases. Meta told the court about 4,000 URLs were linked to the dispu
FIFA defends judicial independence after Trump Balogun call
The Times of IndiaArchived
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on July 6, 2026, that he spoke to Donald Trump about Folarin Balogun's red card suspension but insisted only FIFA's independent judicial bodies would decide the case. FIFA lifted Balogun's one-match ban on Sunday, making him available for the
UEFA blasts FIFA for suspending Balogun red card ban
The Times of IndiaArchived
UEFA on July 6, 2026, criticised FIFA for allowing United States forward Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium despite a red card in the previous game. UEFA called FIFA's move incomprehensible and said the world body crossed a red line. Balogu
England beat Mexico 3-2 to reach World Cup quarters
BBC SportArchived
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 16 at Estadio Azteca on July 6, reaching the quarter-finals. Jude Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds and Harry Kane converted a penalty. The match was delayed one hour by weather. Jarell Quansah was sent off in the 54th min
Vozinha reveals Messi praised Cape Verde after World Cup exit
The Times of IndiaArchived
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha said Lionel Messi hugged him after Argentina's 3-2 extra-time win on July 4, 2026, telling him your people should be proud of you. World Cup debutants Cape Verde pushed defending champions Argentina despite elimination. Vozinha made eight saves. Mess
Ronaldo becomes oldest World Cup knockout stage goalscorer
The Times of IndiaArchived
Cristiano Ronaldo at 41 years and 147 days became the oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup knockout history on July 3, 2026, converting a second-half penalty as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in the Round of 32. It was his first World Cup knockout goal and his 26th World Cup appearance
Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup last sixteen
ReutersArchived
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 in the round of 32 at Estadio Azteca on June 30, with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez in the first half. The co-hosts secured their first World Cup knockout win since 1986. The match was delayed one hour due to a thunderstorm over Mexico Ci
Ronaldo's scoreless Colombia draw draws social media reaction
NDTV SportsArchived
Social media users compared Ronaldo to the Homelander character from The Boys, criticising ego and limited impact. HITC reported the nickname spread after a 1-1 opening draw with DR Congo where he finished with a low player rating. At 41, squad role choices matter. When a star's
FIFA bracket analysis gives Argentina clearest path to final
NDTV SportsArchived
With the knockout bracket set, NDTV Sports argued Argentina have the clearest route among top seeds. Lionel Messi's holders meet Cape Verde in the round of 32, then likely Egypt or Australia before heavier tests. FIFA seeding keeps Spain, Argentina, France and England apart until
Ireland beat India in first-ever win over T20I champions
NDTV SportsArchived
Ireland defeated India by 34 runs in the first T20I in Belfast on June 26, their first win over India in any format. Lorcan Tucker's side made 182 for 9 after being 51 for 4; India were bowled out for 148. Shreyas Iyer lost his first match as full-time T20I captain. Debutants Mat
R Ashwin backs keeping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on bench saying team game matters over fan demand
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported Ashwin on his YouTube channel Ash Ki Baat said benching Sanju Samson or Abhishek Sharma to play Sooryavanshi defeats team logic after Samson's strong World Cup and opening pair continuity in Ireland series opener.
Abhishek Sharma says India failed to adapt quickly in 34-run first T20I loss to Ireland in Belfast
NDTVArchived
NDTV Sports reported Ireland's historic first win over India saw visitors bowled out for 148 chasing 182/9 on June 26. Sharma scored 50 off 20 balls but said back-to-back games demand fast adjustment during limited practice sessions.
Ellyse Perry scores 71 as Australia beat Pakistan by 113 runs at Headingley World Cup clash
The GuardianArchived
The Guardian reported Australia posted 199 for 7 before bowling Pakistan out for 86 in 13.4 overs, effectively sealing a semi-final spot while Perry added scoop shots to her repertoire in her second-fastest T20 half-century from 30 balls.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in Portugal 5-0 win but dodges Lionel Messi questions in mixed zone
NDTVArchived
Sports NDTV reported that Ronaldo ignored a reporter mid-question about Messi's goals and Mbappe after his brace against Uzbekistan, saying a potential Argentina clash would be top but that rivalry questions did not make much sense.
I am done with it Virat Kohli rules out Test comeback at footwear launch event
The Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that Virat Kohli on June 21 joked he would rather undersell his new One8 shoe than return to Test cricket to add runs to his 9,230 tally, having retired from the format last year.
Harmanpreet says dropped catches cost India as South Africa win T20 World Cup clash
NDTVArchived
Sports NDTV reported that India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on June 21 lamented missed chances after the six-wicket defeat to South Africa in Manchester, with Marizanne Kapp surviving reprieves on 25 and 65 before scoring an unbeaten 81.
I think I am a failure as a captain says Chamari Athapaththu after Sri Lanka T20WC loss
CricbuzzArchived
Cricbuzz reported that Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu said sadness beyond words after the five-wicket defeat to West Indies on June 21 left her side with two points and a slim semi-final chance at the Women's T20 World Cup.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 29-ball 94 powers India A to 66-run tri-series final win
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the 15-year-old hit the fastest List A fifty in 11 balls and scored 94 off 29 deliveries as India A posted 377 for nine and beat Sri Lanka A by 66 runs in the Dambulla final on June 21.
Curacao keeper Room earns first World Cup point
The HinduArchived
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves in a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City on June 20, earning the Caribbean debutants their first World Cup point. Ecuador, second in South American qualifying, had 28 shots with 15 on target. Room's tally is the most in a non-extra-t
Turkiye knocked out of World Cup 2026 after 1-0 loss to 10-man Paraguay
Al JazeeraArchived
Al Jazeera reported that Matias Galarza scored after 64 seconds, the fastest goal of the tournament so far, as ten-man Paraguay eliminated Turkiye 1-0 on June 19 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium despite Turkiye's 32-shot dominance.
Aakash Chopra urges Gill and Gambhir to play Yashasvi Jaiswal in third Afghanistan ODI
NDTV SportsArchived
Sports NDTV reported that Aakash Chopra picked Yashasvi Jaiswal for India's playing XI in the June 20 Chennai ODI and said management should bite the bullet and play Nitish Kumar Reddy if fit, resting Arshdeep Singh.
Neeraj Chopra finishes fourth at Doha Diamond League with 85.69m throw
ESPN IndiaArchived
ESPN India live coverage showed Neeraj Chopra opened his 2026 season with a best effort of 85.69m in his third attempt at the Doha Diamond League on June 19, returning from a back injury that delayed his competitive comeback.
BAI moves Delhi HC against misinformation on London badminton event
NewsBytesArchived
NewsBytes reported that the Badminton Association of India filed a petition seeking takedown of viral posts falsely claiming Indian judges and Union ministers attended a government-funded badminton event in London.
Neymar to miss Brazil's Haiti clash as team seeks World Cup reset
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
Telegraph India reported that Brazil's federation confirmed Neymar will not travel for Friday's Group C match against Haiti in Philadelphia after a calf injury, having missed the 1-1 opener against Morocco.
Cape Verde hold Spain to historic 0-0 draw
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that World Cup debutants Cape Verde stunned Spain with a 0-0 draw in Atlanta. Spain had almost 75% possession and 27 attempts but could not beat 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.
Spanish footballer Rafa Mir sentenced for sexual assault
NDTV SportsArchived
NDTV Sports reported that a Spanish court sentenced La Liga footballer Rafa Mir to eight and a half years in prison for sexually assaulting two women with another player. Mir received seven years for sexual assault and 18 months for physical harm.
Hamilton wins maiden Ferrari race in Barcelona
Formula 1Archived
Formula 1 reported that Lewis Hamilton won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix for Ferrari, ending Mercedes' 2026 winning streak. George Russell finished second and Lando Norris third, making it the first all-British podium since 1968.
Australia beat South Africa by 65 runs
NDTV SportsArchived
NDTV Sports reported that Australia opened their Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 65-run win over South Africa at Old Trafford. Australia posted 172 for 8 and bowled South Africa out for 107 in 16.4 overs.
Jaspal Rana dies at 49
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
The Telegraph reported that Jaspal Rana, Asian Games gold medallist and coach behind Manu Bhaker's Olympic success, died at a Delhi hospital after cardiac complications. His death has shocked India's sporting community.
Rob Key considers England alcohol ban
CricbuzzArchived
Cricbuzz reported that England men's cricket director Rob Key is considering an alcohol ban for the team, though no final decision has been made. The discussion comes amid scrutiny around England's team culture and uncertainty over Ben Stokes' captaincy situation.
Afghanistan A stun India A by DLS method
NDTV SportsArchived
Afghanistan A beat India A by four runs via the DLS method in the second match of the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla. India A scored 349 for 9 in a rain-truncated 49-over innings, but Afghanistan A were 177 for 2 in 25.5 overs when rain stopped play.
Netherlands begin hunt for first World Cup
NDTV SportsArchived
The Netherlands enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup still searching for their first title despite three previous final appearances. Led by Virgil van Dijk and coached by Ronald Koeman, the Dutch arrive as one of the stronger sides after reaching the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
Knicks erase 29-point deficit in Finals win
NDTV SportsArchived
The New York Knicks staged the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history, erasing a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106. OG Anunoby's late tip-in gave New York a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series and put the Knicks one win from their first title since 1973.
Iran World Cup participation sparks LA protest
NDTV SportsArchived
Iranian-American activists and former footballers protested outside Los Angeles City Hall ahead of Iran's FIFA World Cup opener, demanding FIFA expel Iran from the tournament over alleged human rights abuses by the Iranian regime.