Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans achieved a significant IPL milestone, registering their ninth century opening partnership. This feat equals the record held by Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle, placing them second for most century stands by any pair. The duo also matched the record for most opening wicket century stands with six.
India's Sainyam secured a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, scoring 243.4. The 22-year-old from Chandigarh showcased consistent performance, building on her strong domestic and international record, including previous junior gold medals.
Erling Haaland's insatiable drive for improvement, even after Norway's historic 2026 World Cup quarter-final run, defines his career. Despite breaking records, he believes every strength can be sharpened, a mentality evident in his post-tournament reflections.
Joe Root is reportedly set to return as England's Test captain, starting with the Pakistan series in August and likely extending through next summer's home Ashes against Australia, following Ben Stokes' retirement and Brendon McCullum's departure as Test coach.
West Indies head coach Darren Sammy revealed fast bowler Alzarri Joseph declined selection for the two-Test home series against Pakistan due to undisclosed reasons, despite being picked. Sammy expressed confidence in the available bowling attack for the series starting July 25.
Indian judoka Tulika Maan, a Commonwealth Games silver medallist, has been withdrawn from the 2026 Glasgow Games due to alleged whereabouts failures. This follows the ineligibility of fellow judoka Arun Kumar after a failed dope test, marking a significant setback for India's judo campaign.
Serena Williams overcame childhood poverty in Compton, California, to become a tennis icon. Her parents, Richard Williams and Oracene Price, coached her and Venus on public courts with limited resources, fostering discipline and belief that led to 23 Grand Slam titles and breaking barriers in the sport.
