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'Rohit will have to come up with a plan to counter Curran,' says Nayar ahead of Lord's decider

IANS | July 19, 2026 11:35 AM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) With the three-match ODI series between India and England locked at 1-1, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has backed Rohit Sharma to make tactical adjustments against pace all-rounder Sam Curran in the series decider at Lord's while insisting that the Indian captain's strike rate is not a cause for concern.

'We should've offered you better ending…': Mbappe pens emotional farewell note for Deschamps

IANS | July 19, 2026 11:32 AM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) France striker Kylian Mbappe penned an emotional note for coach Didier Deschamps, who is departing after 14 years of exceptional dedication to Les Bleus and French football.

Sindhu ends title drought with maiden Japan Open crown, beats Yamaguchi in final

IANS | July 19, 2026 10:33 AM

Tokyo, July 19 (IANS) Former world champion and two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu clinched her first BWF Tour title in two years after beating familiar foe and home favourite Akane Yamaguchi to win her maiden Japan Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Sunday.

To see a team fight like this gives you energy: Tuchel lauds England's spirit after winning bronze

IANS | July 19, 2026 9:43 AM

Miami, July 19 (IANS) England manager Thomas Tuchel hailed the "unbelievable" resilience of his squad after the Three Lions secured its best FIFA World Cup finish in 60 years, overcoming France 6-4 in a thrilling bronze medal match.

Mbappe overtakes Messi to top overall World Cup scoring chart

IANS | July 19, 2026 9:12 AM

Miami, July 19 (IANS) France's Kylian Mbappe broke Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup scoring record of 21 in the third-place play-off, though Les Bleus lost 6-4 to England.

Kajal wins gold; Antim, Neha claim silver as India's medal tally soars to 12 at Budapest Ranking Series

IANS | July 19, 2026 12:29 AM

Budapest (Hungary), July 19 (IANS) Continuing India's outstanding run in the Polyák Imre, Varga János & Kozma István Memorial Senior Ranking Tournament 2026, teenage wrestling sensation Kajal delivered a commanding performance to capture the gold medal in the women’s 76kg category in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday.

Nordea Open 2026: Rublev, Darderi bounce back to set Bastad title showdown

IANS | July 18, 2026 11:41 PM

Bastad (Sweden), July 18 (IANS) Andrey Rublev and Luciano Darderi will be clashing in the final of the Nordea Open ATP 250 series event after both bounced back from second-set setbacks in their respective semifinals on Saturday to set a title showdown between two former champions in Bastad.

FIFA WC Final: Luis de la Fuente's quiet evolution taking Spain to the brink of glory

IANS | July 18, 2026 11:27 PM

New York, July 18 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says the only thing that makes him nervous about the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina is that his team will have to fly in a helicopter.

135th Durand Cup: Jharkhand embraces Trophy Tour to mark Ranchi's historic debut as host venue

IANS | July 18, 2026 11:12 PM

Ranchi, July 18 (IANS) The Trophy Tour of the 135th Durand Cup arrived in Ranchi on Saturday, marking the Jharkhand capital's debut as a Durand Cup host venue. Following its successful stop in Guwahati, the tournament's three iconic trophies were welcomed at the Kerketta Auditorium, Dipatoli Military Station, during a grand ceremonial function organised by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army.

UTT Season 7: U Mumba crush UP for biggest-ever win, Ahmedabad power to 10-5 win over Pune (Ld)

IANS | July 18, 2026 10:59 PM

Panaji (Goa), July 18 (IANS) Defending champions U Mumba TT produced a record-breaking display to overpower UP Prometheans 13-2 in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 at the Dr Shayama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Taleigao near Panaji on Saturday.

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'Rohit will have to come up with a plan to counter Curran,' says Nayar ahead of Lord's decider

'We should've offered you better ending…': Mbappe pens emotional farewell note for Deschamps

Sindhu ends title drought with maiden Japan Open crown, beats Yamaguchi in final

To see a team fight like this gives you energy: Tuchel lauds England's spirit after winning bronze

Mbappe overtakes Messi to top overall World Cup scoring chart

Kajal wins gold; Antim, Neha claim silver as India's medal tally soars to 12 at Budapest Ranking Series

Nordea Open 2026: Rublev, Darderi bounce back to set Bastad title showdown

FIFA WC Final: Luis de la Fuente's quiet evolution taking Spain to the brink of glory

135th Durand Cup: Jharkhand embraces Trophy Tour to mark Ranchi's historic debut as host venue

UTT Season 7: U Mumba crush UP for biggest-ever win, Ahmedabad power to 10-5 win over Pune (Ld)

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