London, July 19 (IANS) The historic Lord’s Cricket Ground is currently witnessing a spectacular convergence of celebrities as legendary former India captain MS Dhoni, top Bollywood celebrities, and a galaxy of cricketing greats are in attendance for the high-stakes ODI series decider between India and England.
Lucknow, July 19 (IANS) The fourth season of the UPT20 League is set to get underway on August 14, with Kashi Rudras taking on defending champions Meerut Mavericks in the tournament opener in Lucknow. The 24-day competition will showcase some of Uttar Pradesh's finest cricketing talent as players vie for glory on one of the country's fastest-growing domestic T20 platforms.
London, July 19 (IANS) Former England midfielder Danny Murphy believes Thomas Tuchel should not continue as England head coach despite leading the Three Lions to their best FIFA World Cup finish in 60 years, arguing that the German's tactical approach in the semifinal defeat to Argentina cost the team a place in the final.
Goa, July 19 (IANS) UTT Juniors' top overall draft pick, Ahona Ray, and one of India's brightest young talents, Somdev Sengupta, starred as U Mumba TT defeated Dabang Delhi TTC 5-2 to lift their maiden UTT Juniors title on Sunday at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium. The triumph came a year after U Mumba had finished runners-up in the inaugural edition.
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The 82nd Fit India Sundays on Cycle event was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and address pollution, serving as a sustainable solution. The event was held across over 15,000 locations nationwide in partnership with Ayushman Aarogya Mandir, involving National Health Mission personnel across the country.
Miami, July 19 (IANS) England midfielder Jude Bellingham reflected on his side’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with an emotional message to supporters after the Three Lions defeated France 6-4 in a thrilling third-place play-off, saying the team’s best World Cup finish since 1966 provides a platform for the future.
Miami, July 19 (IANS) France captain Kylian Mbappe believes Lionel Messi will reclaim the FIFA World Cup’s all-time scoring record in Monday's final against Spain, just hours after overtaking the Argentina legend on the competition’s overall scoring charts.
Ontario, July 19 (IANS) India's brightest young squash talents will begin their quest for global honours when the 2026 World Squash Junior Championships get underway in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, on Monday.
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu after she scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open, saying her triumph was 'a historic feat for Indian badminton' and would inspire generations of young athletes across the country.
London, July 19 (IANS) England speedster Jofra Archer has expressed immense satisfaction with his current bowling rhythm, adding that consistently hitting his favourable lengths has been the key to his good showings in the ongoing ODI series against India.
