Gloucestershire veteran Chris Dent retires from professional cricket

IANS | July 31, 2025 7:13 PM

Bristol, July 31 (IANS) Gloucestershire’s long-serving opening batter Chris Dent has announced his immediate retirement from professional cricket. The 34-year-old played 356 matches for the club, amassing over 15,000 runs across all formats. In first-class cricket alone, he scored 11,237 runs at an average of 36.01, making him the 28th highest run-scorer in Gloucestershire’s history.

Hindustan Zinc and AIFF launch Indian Women's Football Academy

IANS | July 31, 2025 6:57 PM

Udaipur, July 31 (IANS) Hindustan Zinc Ltd, in partnership with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), inaugurated the Zinc Football Girls Academy on Thursday in Zawar, near Udaipur, Rajasthan. The AIFF will lend technical and strategic support to Zinc Football Girls Academy to develop women’s football.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: ‘It’s a really great mood in the camp,’ reveals Devdutt Padikkal ahead of Season 4

IANS | July 31, 2025 6:36 PM

Bengaluru, July 31 (IANS) The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 auction 2025 saw Indian left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal acquired by the Hubli Tigers, emerging as the most expensive player with a bid of Rs 13.20 lakh. The star acquisition underscores the Tigers’ ambitious campaign for the upcoming season, scheduled from August 11 to 27 at Bengaluru’s iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Macau Open: Lakshya Sen advances to quarters, Ayush Shetty knocked out

IANS | July 31, 2025 6:03 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) India had a mixed day at the Macau Open on Thursday as Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen battled into the men’s singles quarterfinals, while compatriot Ayush Shetty crashed out in the Round of 16 at the BWF World Series Super 300 event being played in Macau.