One-off Test: ‘Dream off-spinner's wicket,’ says Mady Villiers on Harman scalp after memorable Lord's debut

IANS | July 11, 2026 6:45 PM

London, July 11 (IANS) England off-spinner Mady Villiers said dismissing India captain Harmanpreet Kaur with a ball that spun through the gate was the perfect reward on an unforgettable Test debut, as she reflected on her breakthrough performance ahead of day two of the one-off women's Test against India at Lord's on Saturday.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Shivamogga Yodhas to face Bengaluru Blasters in the final

IANS | July 11, 2026 6:31 PM

Bengaluru, July 11 (IANS) Shivamogga Yodhas stormed into the final of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament following a comprehensive four-wicket victory over the Coastal Kings Mangaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.

One-off Test: Kranti, Sayali strike early, Rana breaks stand as England reach 137/5 at Lunch

IANS | July 11, 2026 6:11 PM

London, July 11 (IANS) India struck four times in a sensational opening session through medium-pacer Kranti Gaud and Sayali Satghare before Sneh Rana dismissed Amy Jones on the stroke of lunch to leave England at 137/5 in 40 overs, still trailing by 148 runs, on the second day of the one-off Women's Test at Lord's on Saturday.

Rohit Sharma never threw anyone under the bus; he always took responsibility: Nayar

IANS | July 11, 2026 5:07 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has lauded Rohit Sharma's leadership during some of the team's most difficult moments, saying the India captain's willingness to shoulder responsibility and his ability to build trust through honest communication helped hold the dressing room together after painful defeats.

'Most alarming aspect has been fielding,' says Parthiv on India's consecutive T20I series loss

IANS | July 11, 2026 4:07 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has called India's fielding the ‘most alarming’ concern following the Men in Blue's 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland and the recent surrender to England, saying repeated lapses in catching have become a worrying trend across all levels of Indian cricket.

Roger Federer is my favourite; the elegance and grace he played with was special: Gill

IANS | July 11, 2026 3:37 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill has revealed that tennis great Roger Federer remains his biggest sporting inspiration outside cricket, saying the Swiss maestro's effortless style and elegance resonated deeply with him because he understands the hard work required to make excellence appear natural.

‘He’s going to be the main man’: Santner backs Duffy to lead pace attack against West Indies

IANS | July 11, 2026 1:48 PM

Guyana, July 11 (IANS) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has backed Jacob Duffy to step up as the 'main man' of the Black Caps’ pace attack during the upcoming five-match ODI series against the West Indies, saying the experienced seamer has earned the opportunity to lead a youthful bowling group.

PM Modi hails century of India-New Zealand sporting ties, highlights sport as a bridge between nations

IANS | July 11, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the enduring sporting relationship between India and New Zealand after attending a Sporting Showcase with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, describing sport as a powerful bridge connecting the two countries.

'Some rallies never end': Sachin Tendulkar pens note to Roger Federer after Wimbledon reunion

IANS | July 11, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar penned a heartfelt message for Roger Federer after the two sporting icons reunited at Wimbledon.

Deepti Sharma hails India's top order after gritty fifty puts visitors in control at Lord's

IANS | July 11, 2026 10:48 AM

London, July 11 (IANS) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma credited the team's top-order batters for laying the perfect foundation after her fighting half-century guided the visitors to a competitive 285 on the opening day of the historic first-ever women's Test at Lord's on Friday.

Cricket

One-off Test: ‘Dream off-spinner's wicket,’ says Mady Villiers on Harman scalp after memorable Lord's debut

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Shivamogga Yodhas to face Bengaluru Blasters in the final

One-off Test: Kranti, Sayali strike early, Rana breaks stand as England reach 137/5 at Lunch

Rohit Sharma never threw anyone under the bus; he always took responsibility: Nayar

'Most alarming aspect has been fielding,' says Parthiv on India's consecutive T20I series loss

Roger Federer is my favourite; the elegance and grace he played with was special: Gill

‘He’s going to be the main man’: Santner backs Duffy to lead pace attack against West Indies

PM Modi hails century of India-New Zealand sporting ties, highlights sport as a bridge between nations

'Some rallies never end': Sachin Tendulkar pens note to Roger Federer after Wimbledon reunion

Deepti Sharma hails India's top order after gritty fifty puts visitors in control at Lord's

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