FIFA Rankings: India men's football team slips to 133, lowest in nine years

IANS | July 10, 2025 6:54 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Indian men's football team has slipped to its lowest FIFA ranking in nine years, falling six spots to 133rd in the latest update released on Thursday. The drop comes after back-to-back defeats in June - a 0-2 loss to Thailand in a friendly on June 4, followed by a 0-1 defeat to lower-ranked Hong Kong in an Asian Cup qualifier.

3rd Test: Root and Pope take England to 83/2 after Reddy removes openers

IANS | July 10, 2025 6:01 PM

London, July 10 (IANS) Joe Root and Ollie Pope shared an unbroken 39-run stand after Nitish Kumar Reddy’s double strikes and ensured England reached 83/2 in 25 overs at lunch on the first day of the third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against India at Lord's on Thursday.

Radha Yadav to lead India 'A' on Australia multi-format tour

IANS | July 10, 2025 5:46 PM

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Spinner Radha Yadav will lead the India 'A' women's squad for the upcoming multi-format tour of Australia, scheduled from August 7 to 24. The India 'A' women are set to play three T20s and as many 50-over matches, followed by a 4-day match against Australia 'A'.

12-year-old Chakshita shines bright in Delhi women’s cricket

IANS | July 10, 2025 5:17 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Delhi women’s cricket continues to unearth fresh talent, and leading the charge is 12-year-old Chakshita, a rising star from the Bal Bhavan School Cricket Academy in Dwarka. Making waves in the recently launched Women’s T20 Cricket League by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), Chakshita’s mature and composed batting has already turned heads.