Cricket
Welsh Fire continued their impressive start to the Hundred with a controlled six-wicket victory over Trent Rockets, extending their winning streak to three matches. Rockets captain Nat Sciver-Brunt elected to bat but faced an early setback as openers Bryony Smith and Grace Scrivens were dismissed in quick succession. The middle
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At 37, R Ashwin is expanding his batting range in his first full Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) season. Known for his boundary-hitting prowess down the ground, Ashwin has been working on playing boundary shots square of the wicket, a strategy that has paid off. In Qualifier 2 against Idream
Tennis
Zheng Qinwen's historic triumph at the 2024 Paris Olympics has etched her name in the annals of Chinese tennis. Sixteen years after Li Na's near miss in Beijing, Zheng became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic singles gold medal, defeating Donna Vekic in a
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Simone Biles, the legendary American gymnast, soared to victory in the women's vault final at the Paris Games on Saturday, earning her seventh Olympic gold medal. The 27-year-old Biles, known for her gravity-defying skills, averaged 15.300 for her signature Yurchenko double pike and Cheng vaults, securing her
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India and Sri Lanka, locked in a thrilling series, are set to face off in the second One-Day International (ODI) at the R. Premadasa International Stadium on Sunday. The match comes after two nail-biting encounters, with both teams tying one game each. In the first ODI, India's bowlers
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) is preparing for the possibility that India may decline to participate in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year. During its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Colombo, the ICC approved a budget of approximately $65 million to cover expenses related to hosting matches outside
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Paris 2024 Triathlon Training Hampered by Seine Pollution Olympic organizers have been forced to cancel part of the triathlon training scheduled for Saturday due to concerns over water pollution in the River Seine. The decision was made after heavy rainfall over the past two nights, which has significantly increased the
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Manu Bhaker's remarkable performance at the Paris Olympics 2024 has propelled her to stardom in India, making her the first Indian female shooter to secure an Olympic medal. Behind her success lies the invaluable guidance of Jaspal Rana, a legendary shooter himself. Rana's presence at the
Tennis
At the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, the men's doubles podium was graced by two American teams, with Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul securing the bronze medal over Czechs Tomas Machac and Adam Pavlasek in a thrilling 6-3, 6-4 victory. Paul expressed his elation after the triumph, stating, "
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to unveil a state-of-the-art National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, India. The new facility, nearing completion, will provide world-class training and development opportunities for current and future cricketers. The NCA boasts three world-class playing grounds, 45 practice pitches, and
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India's men's hockey team, buoyed by their historic victory over Australia in their final pool match, will face Great Britain in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics on Sunday. The Indians, who finished second in Pool B behind Belgium, will be looking to continue their momentum
Cricket
Birmingham Phoenix, led by captain Ellyse Perry, broke their losing streak with a thrilling 16-run victory over Southern Brave at Edgbaston. Despite losing the toss and being put in to bat, Phoenix posted a competitive 137 for 7, thanks to a half-century from Amy Jones and a cameo from Emily