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Ashwin said Shai Hope’s decision to give Akeal Hosein three powerplay overs helped a resilient Sanju Samson score 82 off 41 balls in Ranchi’s second T20I despite India’s eventual defeat against West Indies.
SportsWasim Jaffer Urges Jaiswal to Focus on Batting, Questions Wicketkeeping Switch
Wasim Jaffer questioned Yashasvi Jaiswal’s nascent wicketkeeping efforts, saying the demanding skill takes years to develop and urging him to prioritise batting before the Ranji Trophy and New Zealand tour.
SportsAl-Nassr Fans Back Ronaldo With ‘Greatness Is Earned’ Banner After Portugal Row
Al-Nassr fans displayed a ‘Greatness is earned’ banner supporting Cristiano Ronaldo after his Portugal controversy. He showed resilience on returning, scoring his 980th career goal in a 3–0 Diriyah victory.
SportsIndia Fail to Defend 249 Against West Indies; Gambhir Rejects Excuses
Gautam Gambhir demanded accountability after India lost Ranchi’s second T20I despite scoring 249. West Indies chased 250 in 18.3 overs, winning by six wickets and levelling the series at 1-1.
SportsIndia A Lose Four Early Wickets While Chasing Australia A’s 276-Run Target
Early wickets threatened to undermine India A’s chase against Australia A in Puducherry’s second unofficial ODI. The visitors posted 275; India A reached 97/4 in the live blog’s latest update.
SportsAustralia Captain Tahlia McGrath Unsure Where She Will Bat Against Bangladesh
Tahlia McGrath will captain Australia against Bangladesh but remains unsure about her batting position. She considers seventh or eighth a plausible slot, with established batters occupying the team’s top order.
SportsNew 24-Minute GTA 6 Leak Reveals Scenes That May Differ From Final Game
Cyberleek released 24 minutes of alleged GTA 6 footage featuring Jason, Lucia and driving scenes. Developer tools provide a plausible explanation for features that may not appear in the game.
SportsReferee Gifts Messi Red and Yellow Cards as Farewell Souvenirs After Argentina Finale
Lionel Messi’s international farewell did not diminish the referee’s admiration. Fernando Véjar gifted him yellow and red cards as souvenirs after Argentina’s 3–0 victory over Benin, rather than disciplinary punishment.
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Sports120-Kg Squats and Lower Body Fat: Inside Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Fitness Comeback
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s trainer describes a pragmatic fitness programme combining strength work, cricket practice and rehabilitation. His body fat fell to 13–14%, while squat capacity increased to 110–120 kilograms
SportsSrikkanth Says Naman Dhir’s Strong Debut Threatens Sundar’s White-Ball Place
Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Naman Dhir’s three-wicket T20I debut against West Indies could diminish Washington Sundar’s white-ball opportunities. He also urged the IPL to remove its Impact Player rule for all-rounders.
SportsMessi Ends Argentina Career With Goal in 3–0 Win Over Benin
Lionel Messi ended his Argentina career with a goal and two assists in a 3–0 friendly victory over Benin. He retires with a staggering 208 appearances and 126 goals, both national records.
SportsBhuvneshwar Returns After Four Years for New Zealand T20Is
Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns after nearly four years as India announce a 16-member squad for New Zealand T20Is. The selection overhaul brings back Varun Chakaravarthy, leaves out Ravi Bishnoi, and retains Shreyas Iyer as captain.
SportsShreyas Iyer’s Maiden T20I Century Takes Him to World No. 7
Shreyas Iyer climbed a staggering 18 places to seventh in the ICC T20I batting rankings after his maiden century. His unbeaten 102 against West Indies in Lucknow secured his first appearance in the top ten.
SportsJamil Points to Defensive Errors After India’s 6–1 Loss to Uruguay
India coach Khalid Jamil said defensive mistakes helped his side concede six goals against Uruguay in a football friendly. He accepted collective responsibility and identified fitness or concentration as possible reasons for late collapses.
SportsKohli’s Team Rejects ₹5 Crore Payment Claim for Premanand Maharaj Ashram Visits
Virat Kohli’s spokesperson rejected claims that he received a staggering ₹5 crore to visit Premanand Maharaj’s Vrindavan ashram. His team said the visits reflect faith and urged media to verify allegations before reporting them.
SportsSourav Ganguly Takes Charge as Delhi Capitals Coach for IPL 2027
Delhi Capitals have made a stark coaching change, appointing former India captain Sourav Ganguly for IPL 2027. He replaces Hemang Badani, who led the team for two seasons, and aims to build a fearless squad.
SportsHarmanpreet Kaur Steps Down as India Women’s Captain, Will Continue Playing
Harmanpreet Kaur, 37, stepped down as India women’s captain across all formats with immediate effect. The announcement draws a stark distinction between ending her captaincy and retiring: she will continue playing for India.
SportsGavaskar Wants Rohit Sharma’s ODI Century Count to Exceed His Age
Sunil Gavaskar hopes to spur Rohit Sharma towards more ODI centuries than his age before retirement. His comments followed Rohit’s 92 against West Indies in Mullanpur, where the opener missed his 36th ODI hundred.
SportsLovlina, Parveen and Ankush Deliver India’s Best Asian Games Boxing Gold Haul
India’s formidable boxers Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Parveen Hooda (65kg) and Ankush Panghal (80kg) won Asian Games golds in Japan. With six medals, including three golds, India recorded its best-ever boxing gold haul.
SportsIndia Stuns South Korea to Win First Asian Games Women’s Recurve Archery Gold
Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma and Kumkum Mohod defeated formidable world champions South Korea 5-3 in Japan, securing India’s first Asian Games women’s recurve team gold. PM Narendra Modi praised their composure and precision.