New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Tejasvi Dahiya emerged as the costliest player in the men's auction for Season 3 of the Delhi Premier League T20, which concluded in New Delhi on Wednesday, with all eight franchises completing their squads across multiple rounds.
London, July 1 (IANS) Seventh seed Coco Gauff of the United States staged a remarkable comeback, winning six straight points in the final-set tiebreak to secure a hard-fought three-set victory over Sloana Sierra in a gripping battle in the Ladies' Singles second round at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) India’s seam bowling all‑rounder Shardul Thakur has said he was under‑utilised during last year’s Anderson‑Tendulkar Trophy in England, adding that he remains determined to play international cricket again.
Mexico City, July 1 (IANS) The unbridled joy and celebrations after co-hosts Mexico's victory over Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2026 that secured a place in the Round of 16 turned into tragedy as three people died due to asphyxiation in the downtown area of the Mexican capital.
Chester-le-Street, July 1 (IANS) Former England skipper Eoin Morgan has listed Harry Brook as the front‑runner to take over the Test captaincy following Ben Stokes’ retirement, adding that he would look to get a different white-ball skipper if the right-handed batter is handed the top role.
Chester-le-Street, July 1 (IANS) India have won the toss and elected to bat first against England in the T20I series opener at the Riverside Ground on Wednesday. India will be aiming to get a winning start in England after suffering a shocking 2-0 series loss to Ireland.
London, July 1 (IANS) Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced a much-improved display to move into the third round of Wimbledon, defeating Portugal's Nuno Borges 7-6(4), 7-6(2), 6-4 on Centre Court and setting up a clash with American Jenson Brooksby.
London, July 1 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt said the side head into their Women’s T20 World Cup semi‑final against England, to be played in front of a packed crowd at The Oval on Thursday, buoyed by past knockout wins over the hosts, as they chase a third successive final appearance.
Hubballi, July 1 (IANS) Rohan Patil and Praveen Dubey struck half-centuries while Nischith Rao bagged three wickets as Bengaluru Blasters withstood a spirited fightback from Hubli Tigers to register a thrilling two-run victory in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Tournament in Hubballi on Wednesday.
London, July 1 (IANS) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka survived a spirited fightback from American McCartney Kessler to book her place in the third round of Wimbledon, recovering from 5-2 down in the second set and saving four set points before sealing a hard-fought 6-1, 7-6(9) victory on Wednesday.
