Sunday, July 06, 2025

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2nd Test: Had to check with Harry Brook if I was facing a hat-trick ball, reveals Jamie Smith

BIRMINGHAM: Jamie Smith, who hit a thrilling unbeaten 184 in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against India at Edgbaston, has revealed that he had to check with his batting partner Harry Brook if he was indeed facing the hat-trick ball from Mohammed Siraj.

Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out of remaining T20I's vs India, Maia Bouchier named replacement

LONDON: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series against India due to a left groin injury she sustained in Bristol. She missed the third T20I of the series, which England won by five runs to stay alive in the five-match series, owing to the same injury.

'Sindhu's place in history is already secured': Gill Clark leads wishes as star shuttler turns 30

NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, who turned 30 on Saturday, received warm wishes from across the sporting world. Among them was a heartfelt message from veteran badminton commentator and former doubles player Gill Clark, who wrote a heartfelt post for Sindhu's special day.

The batting from Harry Brook and Jamie Smith was second to none: Jonathan Trott

NEW DELHI: Former England batter Jonathan Trott heaped heavy praise on outstanding knocks from Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184 not out), who were involved in a 303-run partnership that pushed the host from 84/5 to 407, in the first innings of second Test against India at Edgbaston.

Was waiting for moment like this for over a year: Siraj on six-wicket haul at Edgbaston

BIRMINGHAM: India pacer Mohammed Siraj said he was waiting for his standout performance for over a year after bagging a six-wicket haul in the second Test against England at Edgbaston on Friday.

India 'A' men's hockey team leaves for Netherlands for upcoming Europe tour

BENGALURU: The India 'A' men's hockey team left for Eindhoven, Netherlands on Saturday morning for the Tour of Europe, scheduled from July 8 to 20.

We did well in patches but lots of learning for us: Harmanpreet after loss in 3rd T20I

LONDON: Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur feels that her side did well in patches but failed to take total control of the match in their five-run loss against England in the third T20I of the five-match series.

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh dominates Wesley So in Croatia rapid, takes big lead into blitz

ZAGREB: Gukesh Dommaraju, the World Champion in classical chess, once against proved his growing stature as a force to recknon with as a force in the shorter formats by beating American Wesley So in the final round of rapid portion of Grand Chess Tour's SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz 2025 tournament here on Friday.

India grants Visa to Pakistan team for Asia Cup Hockey, faces flak

MUMBAI: The Indian government has come under pressure over its decision to allow the men's hockey team of Pakistan to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir in Bihar. It is undrstood that India can't discrimnate with any sports teams of any country on basis of political considerations as per rules framed by  International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Objective is to raise awareness, bring events like Diamond League to India: Neeraj Chopra on NC Classic

BENGALURU: Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has reaffirmed his long-term vision to transform the athletics landscape in India, starting with the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic (NC Classic). Speaking ahead of the javelin meet here on Friday, Chopra shared his dream of creating a platform where international and Indian athletes compete shoulder to shoulder in India.

2nd Test: England's batters should look at Gill's innings for making lots of runs, says Butcher

BIRMINGHAM: Former England cricketer Mark Butcher believes if England decide to score big runs on day three of the second Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test, they should look to emulate what was done by India skipper Shubman Gill, who hit a masterly career-best score of 269.

President Droupadi Murmu unveils Durand Cup 2025 trophy

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the trophies of the Durand Cup 2025 at a grand ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Friday.

Hockey: Varun Kumar eyes India A call-up as path back to senior team

BENGALURU: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Varun Kumar sees his selection in the India 'A' squad as a chance to return to the senior national team, having been out of the side for over a year.

DPL T20 announces rules and purse for season 2 auctions

NEW DELHI: The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has officially released the rules and auction structure for the Men’s and Women’s Player Auctions of the highly anticipated Season 2 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL T20).

Former PKL champion Akash Shinde ready to chase glory with Bengaluru Bulls

BENGALURU: Growing up in the small town of Nashik, Akash Shinde had big dreams but no clear path to follow. No one from his district had ever made it to national-level kabaddi before him.

Honoured to be part of SLI, it will be both competitive and inspiring, says Miran Maricic

NEW DELHI: As anticipation mounts for the first edition of Shooting League of India (SLI), launched by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and set to take place later this year, athletes from around the world have shared their excitement on being part of the tournament.

‘I just wanted to enjoy my batting again’: Shubman Gill reflects on record-breaking double ton at Edgbaston

NEW DELHI: After a marathon knock that etched his name in the history books, Shubman Gill spoke about the technical tweaks and mental reset that fueled his magnificent 269 against England at Edgbaston.

Women’s Euro 2025: Spain and Italy kick off campaign with dominance

BERN: Spain and Italy made winning starts to their UEFA Women’s European Championship campaigns on Thursday.

2nd Test: Jadeja hails ‘much grown’ skipper Gill after Edgbaston masterclass

BIRMINGHAM: Ravindra Jadeja lavished praise on Shubman Gill after the Indian captain’s monumental double century powered India into a commanding position on Day 2 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston.

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh stuns Carlsen in rapid chess in Zagreb; grabs sole lead

ZAGREB: World Champion D. Gukesh caused another sensation in the chess world by defeating World No.1 and five-time champion Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of the rapid section of the Grand Chess Tour's SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia here on Thursday.

Dal Lake to host Khelo India Water Sports Festival in August

NEW DELHI: The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival will be held at Srinagar’s iconic Dal Lake from August 21-23. The announcement was made by the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, here on Thursday.

2nd Test: ‘Magnificent’ Shubman Gill looked 'so solid' on day one, says Butcher

BIRMINGHAM: Ahead of day two’s play in the second Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Edgbaston, former England cricketer Mark Butcher said he was in awe of India skipper Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 114 on day one and went on to call it “magnificent” and “solid”.

Purani Dilli 6 retain Rishabh Pant ahead of Delhi Premier League season 2 auctions

NEW DELHI: Purani Dilli 6, the semi-finalist of the 2024 edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), have officially announced the retention of star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for the upcoming season. Pant has been retained as a marquee player.

Hockey: I always wanted to represent the country, says Pramod on India A call-up for Europe tour

NEW DELHI: Hockey India has announced the India A squad for the upcoming European tour, and among the selected players is 25-year-old Parmod, a defender from the small town of Narwana, Haryana. This marks his first time donning Indian colours in an international setting, a milestone achieved through sheer hard work and consistent domestic performances.

'It was unexpected': Taskin Ahmed on Bangladesh's worst batting collapse against SL

COLOMBO: Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed described the team’s collapse in the first ODI against Sri Lanka as both “painful and unexpected" after conceding a 77-run defeat as spin duo Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis combined for seven wickets in the match.

Shubman Gill is a world-class player with a bright future: Jonathan Trott

NEW DELHI: Former England batter Jonathan Trott was full of praise for captain Shubman Gill’s commanding innings on the opening day of the second Test at Edgbaston. Trott described Gill as a world-class player with a promising future.

2nd Test: Tendulkar lauds 'fearless' Jaiswal and 'cool' Gill for classy knocks on Day 1

NEW DELHI: Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar was in awe of opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Shubman Gill for their impressive knocks on the opening day of the second Test against England at Edgbaston that pushed them to 310/5 at stumps.

WSL: Chloe Kelly signs permanent deal with Arsenal

LONDON: Chloe Kelly has signed a permanent deal with Arsenal after a successful spell on loan with the Gunners from Manchester City last season and the expiration of her contract there this summer.

Leverkusen sign Jarell Quansah from Liverpool until 2030

LEVERKUSEN: Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed the England U21 international and European champion Jarell Quansah in a 35 million Euros deal. The central defender joins Leverkusen from Premier League champions Liverpool on a contract to June 30, 2030, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday.

Woltemade goes off-grid as Bayern-Stuttgart transfer saga grows

BERLIN: As speculation swirls over his future, Germany's breakout football star Nick Woltemade has taken a step back - literally disappearing from the public eye while on vacation with his family.

Keshav Maharaj ruled out of second Test against Zimbabwe with groin strain

NEW DELHI: South Africa's stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the second Test against Zimbabwe due to a groin strain, Cricket South Africa said on Monday.

'I wish he has an awesome game': Sammy holds no 'grudges' against TV umpire after Barbados fallout

NEW DELHI: West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has called for justice and fairness on and off the field, as he addressed two sensitive issues ahead of the second Test against Australia in Grenada — controversial umpiring decisions in Barbados and the sexual assault allegations involving a West Indies player.

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Jyothi Yarraji suffers knee injury, puts 2025 season on hold

NEW DELHI: Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji has disclosed that she sustained a knee injury during training, causing a halt to her 2025 season.

Club WC: Dortmund beat Monterrey to earn last-eight date with Real Madrid

ATLANTA: Two clinical first half strikes from Serhou Guirassy helped Borussia Dortmund ease past a determined Monterrey outfit to book a quarter-final showdown with Real Madrid.

Club WC: Gonzalo goal sends Real Madrid into quarterfinals

MIAMI: Real Madrid overcame Juventus 1-0 at the Hard Rock Stadium to book their place in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup.

Delhi Premier League adds two new franchises for Season 2; Over 10 IPL players to feature in auction

NEW DELHI: Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Tuesday announced the addition of two new men’s franchises to the Delhi Premier League (DPL) ahead of the second season.

Lyon wants to win away series in India, England and another WTC title before retirement

NEW DELHI: Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has no thoughts of retiring just yet as the 37-year-old veteran wants to win away series in England and India along with another World Test Championship title before the end of his career.

India have to throw a counterpunch immediately to bounce back in the series: Shastri

NEW DELHI: Former coach Ravi Shastri has shared message for Team India ahead of the crucial second Test against England, saying the Shubman Gill-led side have to throw the counterpunch almost immediately to bounce back in the five-match series.

Club WC: Fluminense eliminate Inter Milam to enter quarterfinals

CHARLOTTE: Fluminense FC stunned UEFA Champions League finalists FC Internazionale Milano with a 2-0 victory to advance to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinals at Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday (IST).

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