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Anahat carries India’s medal hopes in World Junior Squash Championships

IANS | July 12, 2024 6:09 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Talented Anahat Singh will carry India’s medal hopes at the World Junior Squash Championships which begin in Houston (US) later on Friday. The 16-year-old women’s national champion roared into four finals in as many tournaments in her debut PSA Tour season this year, winning three titles while an injury forced her to miss a final in Japan last month.

Euro 2024: It will mean everything to England, says Seagraves ahead of their bid to win first title

IANS | July 12, 2024 6:01 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) England are on the hunt for their maiden European Championship and their first ever major tournament victory since the 1966 FIFA World Cup and hope to end the drought when they take on Spain in the final of the Euro 2024 in Munich on Sunday. The Three Lions’ fans have been through it all and are eagerly waiting for the side to finally win an international trophy.

James Anderson bows out on a high as England thrash West Indies by an innings and 114 runs

IANS | July 12, 2024 5:43 PM

London, July 12 (IANS) Veteran fast-bowler James Anderson bowed out of international cricket on a high as England thrashed the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs on Day 3 of the first Test at the iconic Lord’s here on Friday. In his 188th and last Test before retiring from international duties for England, Anderson ended his tally at 704 wickets, the most taken by any fast bowler, in the format’s history and four behind the late Shane Warne.

Zimbabwe name Craig Ervine as captain for first-ever Test match against Ireland

IANS | July 12, 2024 5:04 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Zimbabwe have named veteran left-handed batter Craig Ervine as the captain of its 15-member squad to play in their first-ever Test match against Ireland, set to happen from July 25-29 at Stormont in Belfast. Zimbabwe’s squad for the tour includes four uncapped players Brian Bennett and Johnathan Campbell, as well as wicketkeeper-batters Clive Madande, and Joylord Gumbie.

Seagraves believes Southgate ‘should resign,’ even if England wins Euro finals

IANS | July 12, 2024 4:55 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) English football fans and manager Gareth Southgate have had a complicated relationship ever since his appointment in 2016. The head coach has constantly taken England to new heights ever since he joined with the side reaching their consecutive Euro 2024 finals and a semifinal appearance at the 2019 World Cup as well.

CLOSE-IN: Test Cricket is a dying art that needs resurrection (IANS Column)

IANS | July 12, 2024 9:03 AM

The popularity of the T20 format of cricket has taken the sheen out of both the Test and the One Day versions. India, winning the T20 World Cup 2024 has further escalated it, as Indian fans are the base on which the commercial success of cricket depends. The gigantic viewership and following is what decides the future of a sport. In cricket, the T20 has captured the hearts.

Wimbledon 2024: Paolini outlasts Vekic in record-breaking semifinal (Ld)

IANS | July 11, 2024 11:42 PM

London, July 11 (IANS) Italy's Jasmine Paolini battled from a set down and twice a break down in the decider to outlast Donna Vekic in three sets in the longest semifinal-ever in women's singles at Wimbledon here on Thursday. Paolini, the No.7 seed, defeated Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(8) in 2 hours and 51 minutes to become the first Italian woman to reach the final at Wimbledon in the Open Era.

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