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'I am not defending anything, just try to get as close as I can': Sinner

IANS | July 5, 2026 4:07 PM

London, July 5 (IANS) World No. 1 and defending Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner insists he is not burdened by last year's triumph as he prepares to face Japanese qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki in the Round of 16 at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships on Sunday. Speaking ahead of the Centre Court clash, Sinner said his attention remains firmly on the immediate challenge rather than protecting his title.

FIFA WC: Norway coach doesn't regard Brazil as 'big favourites'

IANS | July 5, 2026 4:02 PM

New York, July 5 (IANS) Norway coach Stale Solbakken has reminded his players against being overwhelmed by the occasion of playing against five-time champion Brazil in the World Cup Round of 16 game.

Bishnoi needs to add variety, batters have started to figure him out, says Jaffer

IANS | July 5, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi needs to urgently reinvent his game, pointing out that batters in international cricket have started reading his bowling because of his high speed and lack of sharp turn.

India’s main concern has been their bowling combination: Deep Dasgupta

IANS | July 5, 2026 3:03 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes India need to rethink their bowling combination following the defeat to England in the second T20I in Manchester, suggesting the team management consider fielding an additional specialist seamer for the remainder of the series.

Kirti Azad seeks answers from BCCI, raises voice against adult ads during IND-ENG telecast

IANS | July 5, 2026 2:50 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Former India cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad has questioned the broadcast of an alleged adult advertisement during the second T20I between India and England at Old Trafford, urging the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to examine the matter.

Ahead of England-Australia final, Jay Shah hails record-shattering success of Women's T20 WC

IANS | July 5, 2026 2:33 PM

London, July 5 (IANS) Ahead of the high-octane final between England and Australia, International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has hailed the ongoing 2026 Women's T20 World Cup as a record-shattering success, saying that it has emerged as the biggest edition of the tournament in on-ground attendance and viewership.

Di Grassi claims shock Shanghai Formula E victory as Wehrlein takes title lead

IANS | July 5, 2026 2:08 PM

Shanghai, July 5 (IANS) Lucas di Grassi ended a four-year Formula E winless streak with a stunning victory in the second race of the 2025-26 Shanghai E-Prix double-header on Sunday, while Pascal Wehrlein moved into the championship lead after rival Mitch Evans failed to start.

Sooryavanshi is going to win a lot of hearts, sky is the limit: Parthiv Patel

IANS | July 5, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has all the ingredients to enjoy a long and successful international career after the teenager made a historic debut for India in the second T20I against England in Manchester.

'Those two no-balls changed everything,’ says Parthiv Patel on India's defeat in 2nd T20I

IANS | July 5, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes Ravi Bishnoi's costly 17th over proved to be the turning point in India's defeat to England in the second T20I in Manchester, while also backing the team's bowling decisions and hailing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record-breaking international debut.

Dr Mandaviya leads nationwide 80th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle

IANS | July 5, 2026 12:53 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, led the nationwide 80th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, organised in collaboration with Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations.

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'I am not defending anything, just try to get as close as I can': Sinner

FIFA WC: Norway coach doesn't regard Brazil as 'big favourites'

Bishnoi needs to add variety, batters have started to figure him out, says Jaffer

India’s main concern has been their bowling combination: Deep Dasgupta

Kirti Azad seeks answers from BCCI, raises voice against adult ads during IND-ENG telecast

Ahead of England-Australia final, Jay Shah hails record-shattering success of Women's T20 WC

Di Grassi claims shock Shanghai Formula E victory as Wehrlein takes title lead

Sooryavanshi is going to win a lot of hearts, sky is the limit: Parthiv Patel

'Those two no-balls changed everything,’ says Parthiv Patel on India's defeat in 2nd T20I

Dr Mandaviya leads nationwide 80th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle

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