Texas, July 15 (IANS) Spain midfielder Rodri hailed teenage winger Lamine Yamal for his selfless display in the FIFA World Cup semi-final against France while also calling for greater protection from match officials after La Roja secured a 2-0 victory to reach the final.
Cardiff, July 15 (IANS) India will look to seal the ODI series when they take on England in the second match at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday after taking a 1-0 lead with an impressive six-wicket victory in Birmingham.
Birmingham, July 15 (IANS) Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has urged the national team to immediately start playing an extra fast seamer to build necessary pace and depth ahead of the next ODI World Cup, warning that their 50-over flaws have been thoroughly exposed in their first ODI defeat to India.
Tokyo, July 15 (IANS) India's hopes in the men's singles draw at the Japan Open 2026 came to an abrupt end on Wednesday after Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty were both eliminated in their opening-round matches at the BWF Super 750 tournament, while Unnati Hooda also exited the women's singles competition.
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India Junior Women's Hockey Team captain Shileima Chanu Khaidem believes the side has returned from its seven-match tour of the United Kingdom better equipped for the upcoming Women's Junior Asia Cup in China after testing itself against senior and age-group international opposition across Scotland and England.
Dubai, July 15 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill moved a step closer to becoming the world's No. 1 ODI batter after his match-winning 80 against England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston earned him a 12-point gain in the latest ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings, leaving him just 11 rating points behind top-ranked Daryl Mitchell.
Cardiff, July 15 (IANS) India have the opportunity to wrap up the three-match ODI series when they face England in the second match at Sophia Gardens on Thursday, with confidence running high after a commanding victory in the opener. England, meanwhile, find themselves under pressure to produce an immediate response or risk surrendering the series before the teams head to Lord's for the finale.
Birmingham, July 15 (IANS) India left-arm pacer Gurnoor Brar credited senior fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for helping him adapt to English conditions after the youngster produced a crucial opening spell in India's six-wicket victory over England in the first ODI at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
Birmingham, July 15 (IANS) Player of the Match Axar Patel revealed that constant communication and a focus on rotating the strike with Washington Sundar were the keys behind India's match-winning unbeaten partnership that sealed a six-wicket victory over England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
Birmingham, July 15 (IANS) England white-ball captain Harry Brook has paid an emotional tribute to Brendon McCullum following the New Zealander’s departure as England’s Test head coach, describing his influence on the team and his own career as 'phenomenal'.
