2nd Test: Smith’s unbeaten ton, Brook’s 91* lead England’s stunning counterattack

IANS | July 4, 2025 6:22 PM

Birmingham, July 4 (IANS) India would have thought they were close to bowling out England cheaply after taking out Joe Root and Ben Stokes on Day Three of the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Edgbaston here on Friday. But Jamie Smith and Harry Brook had other ideas, smashing unbeaten knocks of 102 and 91 respectively to share a quickfire 165-run stand to lead a stunning counter-attack from England.

‘They will never be forgotten’: Mo Salah pays tribute to Diogo Jota and brother Andre

IANS | July 4, 2025 5:29 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Mohamed Salah took to social media on Friday to send his condolences after his Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva passed away in a car accident on Thursday. The accident took place around 12:30 am local time in the Spanish province of Zamora. According to the Spanish police, Jota’s car veered off the road while trying to overtake another vehicle. A tyre blowout caused the car to lose control and catch fire. Sadly, both Jota and his brother died at the scene.

Objective is to raise awareness, bring events like Diamond League to India: Neeraj Chopra on NC Classic

IANS | July 4, 2025 5:09 PM

Bengaluru, July 4 (IANS) Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has reaffirmed his long-term vision to transform the athletics landscape in India, starting with the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic (NC Classic). Speaking ahead of the javelin meet here on Friday, Chopra shared his dream of creating a platform where international and Indian athletes compete shoulder to shoulder in India.

AIFF invites applicants for men’s head coach position following Marquez's departure

IANS | July 4, 2025 4:52 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited applications for the position of head coach of the men’s national team, with the final day for applying set as July 13. This follows days after the AIFF mutually parted ways with national team head coach Manolo Marquez after his tenure saw India fall to 127 in the FIFA rankings.