Punjab Kings posted a formidable 210/5 against Delhi Capitals, with KL Rahul's early dismissal by Arshdeep Singh drawing a jubilant reaction from coach Ricky Ponting. Despite Priyansh Arya's explosive start, Delhi's bowlers fought back. Shreyas Iyer anchored Punjab's innings with a half-century, setting a challenging target.
Arnav Paparkar, 18, became the first Indian in 36 years to reach the Wimbledon boys' singles quarter-finals, defeating Japan's Ryo Tabata 6-2, 6-1. Ranked No. 19, Paparkar will face American Jordan Lee next.
Shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa dislikes badminton's new 15x3 scoring system, stating it removes drama and intensity. The format, being trialed domestically and planned for global rollout by BWF in 2027, aims to shorten matches and reduce player fatigue.
India opener Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the one-off Test against England at Lord's due to a knee injury. Priya Punia has been added to the squad as her replacement. The match is historic as Lord's hosts a women's Test for the first time.
The Chennai Grand Masters 2026, from July 16-22, features World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and 8 elite players including Hans Niemann. The tournament offers a Rs 75 lakh prize pool and crucial FIDE Circuit points for Candidates Tournament qualification.
England opener Tammy Beaumont will retire from international cricket after the one-off Test against India at Lord's. The 35-year-old, who began her career in 2009, is England Women's leading ODI century-maker with 12 hundreds.
England opener Tammy Beaumont will retire from international cricket after the one-off Test against India at Lord's. The 35-year-old, who began her career in 2009, is England Women's leading ODI century-maker and holds the record for most ODI centuries.
