Badminton

PV Sindhu, Gagan Narang Named Flag-Bearer, Chef-de-Mission for Paris Olympics

PV Sindhu, India's badminton ace, will carry the Indian flag at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, while Gagan Narang, a London Olympic bronze medalist in shooting, has been appointed as India's Chef-de-Mission. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President, PT Usha, announced these decisions on

Cricket

England Debut Trio for West Indies Test at Lord's

England's Test squad for the first match against West Indies at Lord's has undergone significant changes, with three debutants set to make their mark. Surrey's Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith will make their Test debuts, while offspinner Shoaib Bashir will play his first home

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Abhishek Sharma's Historic Century Powers India to 100-Run Win over Zimbabwe

India's opening batter Abhishek Sharma etched his name in history with a blistering century as the visitors crushed Zimbabwe by 100 runs in the second T20I in Harare on Sunday. Sharma, playing only his second T20I, smashed an unbeaten 100 off just 47 deliveries, becoming the first Indian

Tennis

Tommy Paul: The Slow Learner Who Became a Wimbledon Contender

Tommy Paul, the 27-year-old American tennis star, has emerged as a formidable contender at Wimbledon, set to face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Despite a slow start to his career, Paul has developed the maturity and competitive fire of an elite athlete. Paul's journey to the

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Alison Riske-Amritraj Welcomes First Child, Daughter Calen Ann

Five years ago, American tennis star Alison Riske-Amritraj made history at Wimbledon by reaching the quarterfinals. Her remarkable run included an upset victory over then-world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty. Today, Riske-Amritraj is celebrating a different kind of milestone: the birth of her first child, daughter Calen Ann Amritraj. The former

Tennis

Lorenzo Musetti Reaches First Grand Slam Quarterfinal at Wimbledon

Lorenzo Musetti, the 22-year-old Italian tennis sensation, has continued his impressive run on grass courts by reaching his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at Wimbledon. On Monday, Musetti defeated lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in four sets, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2, to advance to the last eight. Musetti's victory

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Essential Guide to Tickets, Venues, and Free Events

The modern Olympic Games, a revival of the ancient Greek tradition, were born on April 6, 1896, in Athens. Baron Pierre de Coubertin's vision of international sporting competition came to fruition with the first Games in 1896, featuring 13 participating countries. The upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, scheduled

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Wahab Riaz's Dropped Catch Draws Flak as Pakistan Wins WCL Match

Wahab Riaz's Dropped Catch Sparks Criticism as Pakistan Triumphs in WCL Former Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz faced online backlash after dropping a straightforward catch during the World Championship of Legends (WCL) match against India at Edgbaston. Riaz, who currently serves as the chief selector of the Pakistan men&

Football

England and Netherlands: Underachievers on the Cusp of Euros Glory

England and the Netherlands, two footballing giants with a history of underachievement, have defied expectations to reach the semifinals of Euro 2024. Despite their illustrious pasts, both teams have struggled to replicate their domestic success on the international stage. England's lone major trophy remains the 1966 World Cup,

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#DeshKaGeetAtOlympics: Adani Inspires Indian Athletes for Paris 2024

Gautam Adani's #DeshKaGeetAtOlympics Campaign Inspires Indian Athletes for Paris 2024 In a bid to rally support for India's athletes at the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, Gautam Adani, the chairman of Adani Group, has launched the #DeshKaGeetAtOlympics campaign. The campaign aims to ignite patriotism and inspire the

Cricket

Jason Holder Returns to West Indies Test Squad with Renewed Energy

Jason Holder, the former West Indies captain, is eager to make a strong return to Test cricket after missing the thrilling victory over Australia in January. Holder, who opted out of a central contract to play in the ILT20, believes the experience of watching from afar has given him renewed

Tennis

Former Wimbledon Standouts Bouchard and Querrey Engage in Hilarious Instagram Photo Shoot

As the second week of Wimbledon unfolds, two former grass-court stars, Eugenie Bouchard and Sam Querrey, have engaged in a playful Instagram photo shoot that has delighted the internet. Bouchard, the 2014 Wimbledon finalist, sparked the fun with a series of outdoor photos in a gold-chained green string bikini. She

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Rohit Sharma's Iconic Flag Hoisting Moment Captures India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Rohit Sharma's iconic gesture of hoisting the Indian tricolour on the field in Barbados after India's thrilling T20 World Cup triumph has become a symbol of the team's historic achievement. The image of the Indian skipper planting the flag at the Kensington Oval has

Tennis

Rybakina Advances to Wimbledon Quarterfinals After Kalinskaya Retires

Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, has advanced to the quarterfinals for the third consecutive year, defeating Anna Kalinskaya in a match that ended prematurely due to injury. Rybakina, the fourth seed, faced a tough start against Kalinskaya, who took an early 3-1 lead. However, Rybakina rallied back, winning eight

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MS Dhoni Celebrates 43rd Birthday with Fans, Salman Khan

Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrated his 43rd birthday on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Mumbai. The legendary wicketkeeper-batter and his wife, Sakshi, were in the city to attend the Sangeet celebrations of Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani's wedding. Dhoni marked his special day

Cricket

Dhruv Jurel's Sensational Run-Out on MS Dhoni's Birthday

Dhruv Jurel, the rising star of Indian cricket, showcased his exceptional skills as a wicket-keeper batsman during India's second T20I against Zimbabwe. On the auspicious occasion of MS Dhoni's 43rd birthday, Jurel executed a brilliant run-out that would have made the legendary wicket-keeper proud. After India

Badminton

Chirag Shetty Questions Maharashtra Government for Ignoring Badminton Achievements

Indian badminton star Chirag Shetty has expressed his disappointment over the Maharashtra government's decision to felicitate the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team while ignoring his own achievements. Shetty, who was part of the Indian badminton team that won the prestigious Thomas Cup in 2022, believes that the

Cricket

Test Cricket's Future: MCC Symposium Explores Limiting Teams to Six or Seven

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) recently hosted a symposium to discuss the future of Test cricket and the potential role of the 20-overs format in expanding the sport's reach. One of the key suggestions was to limit Test cricket to a smaller number of teams, such as six

Cricket

M.S. Dhoni: From Ranchi to the Pinnacle of Cricket

M.S. Dhoni: A Journey from Ranchi to the Pinnacle of Cricket Mahendra Singh Dhoni, fondly known as "Captain Cool," is an iconic figure in Indian cricket. Born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), Dhoni's journey to stardom was marked by determination, hard

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India's Hockey Decline: A Post-1980 Olympic Struggle

India's hockey dominance, once a source of national pride, waned significantly after the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Despite a brief resurgence with the gold medal victory, the decline continued unabated, leaving the men's team struggling to even qualify for the tournament. The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics marked

Cricket

Sanath Jayasuriya Appointed Interim Head Coach of Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Sanath Jayasuriya, the legendary Sri Lankan cricketer, has been appointed as the interim head coach of the national team for the upcoming limited-overs series against India and the Test tour of England. This decision marks a significant development in Sri Lankan cricket, as Jayasuriya has not previously held a high-profile

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PCB Chairman Summons Kirsten to Discuss Pakistan's Cricket Future

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has summoned white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten to discuss the team's future in the wake of their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. The meeting will review Kirsten's report on the team's performance, which includes assessments of player

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Rohit Sharma Hailed as "People's Captain" After India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has hailed Rohit Sharma as a "people's captain" after leading India to victory in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup. Gavaskar drew parallels between Rohit and former Indian captains MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev, who also led the team

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Kuldeep Yadav Hails Fans as India's 'Biggest Strength' in T20 World Cup Triumph

India's T20 World Cup triumph has been a testament to the unwavering support of the nation's fans, according to star spinner Kuldeep Yadav. In a heartfelt message to his countrymen, Kuldeep hailed the fans as the team's "biggest strength," acknowledging their role

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Harbhajan, Akmal Discuss Controversial Jokes and Mocking

Former cricket legends Harbhajan Singh and Kamran Akmal recently engaged in a candid conversation during the World Championship of Legends match in England. The encounter sparked speculation that the topic of Akmal's controversial "Sikh joke" about Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh was discussed. Akmal has since confirmed