People said ‘What’s happening? Is it done?’ but I believed in myself: Sindhu

IANS | July 19, 2026 3:55 PM

Tokyo, July 19 (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu was visibly emotional after her Japan Open title win as she said that the victory brought tears in her eyes, and also explained how much it meant for her to bag the crown. She said that years of perseverance, self-belief and the support of her family and coaching team finally paid off after she ended a 19-month title drought by lifting her maiden Japan Open crown on Sunday.

3rd ODI: Bumrah ruled out of series decider against England due to knee swelling

IANS | July 19, 2026 3:28 PM

London, July 19 (IANS) In a massive blow to India's prospects of winning the ODI series decider against England, fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the all-important clash at Lord's due to swelling in the knee after picking up an impact injury. The three-match series is currently tied at 1-1.

3rd ODI: Bumrah misses out as England opt to bat first in series decider

IANS | July 19, 2026 3:16 PM

London, July 19 (IANS) England have won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the series-deciding third ODI at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday, with the visitors being dealt a major blow as premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah missed out due to knee swelling.

'It's not rocket science': Shaji Prabhakaran outlines India's World Cup roadmap

IANS | July 19, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup has once again demonstrated football's unmatched ability to unite billions across the globe, delivering unforgettable moments on and off the pitch. As the world gears up for the final between Argentina and Spain, the spotlight has also returned to a question that continues to haunt Indian football: why has a nation of more than 1.4 billion people still not qualified for the sport's biggest event?

FIFA WC: Argentina chase history against Spain's defensive wall (Preview)

IANS | July 19, 2026 2:13 PM

New York, July 19 (IANS) The biggest-ever FIFA World Cup is coming to a thrilling end with two of the best sides of the tournament, Argentina and Spain, both chasing a different record to face each other in the final showdown of football's biggest event at the MetLife Stadium on Monday.