Swapnil Kusale of India qualified for the 50-meter rifle finals in Chateauroux by securing seventh place. Kusale achieved scores of 198 in kneeling, 197 in prone, and 195 in standing, totalling 590 points. His performance positioned him ahead of other top shooters like China's Liu Yukun and Ukraine's Serhiy Kulish. Kusale trains in Kolhapur under Tejaswini Sawant.
Gautam Gambhir's tenure as Team India head coach began with a 3-0 T20I series victory over Sri Lanka in Pallekele. Key performances from Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, and Washington Sundar highlighted the series. Pandya praised the team's resilience and emphasized maintaining fitness levels for the upcoming Bangladesh series. The ODI series starts Friday in Colombo.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav has earned his fifth Player of the Series award, joining the ranks of Shakib Al Hasan and David Warner in the elite list. Behind only Virat Kohli, Yadav's performance underscores his prowess in T20Is, with a commanding series win over Sri Lanka marking the successful start of coach Gautam Gambhir's tenure.
Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh secured a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol team event in Paris, defeating Korea with a score of 16 to 10. The Indian duo had tallied 580 points, narrowly missing the gold medal match by one point. Meanwhile, another Indian team, Rhythm Sangwan and Arjun Singh Cheema, finished in 10th place.
Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker's coach, Jaspal Rana, has been struggling financially since the Tokyo Olympics due to lack of a steady job and income. Despite guiding Bhaker to her historic bronze in Paris, Rana has not received salary support from the National Rifle Association of India for three years, compelling him to seek employment urgently.
Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri advised Hardik Pandya to play as much as possible to regain peak performance after being overlooked for the T20I captaincy. Shastri emphasized the importance of match fitness and Pandya's role as an all-rounder. Pandya's recent performances, including his crucial contributions in the ICC T20 World Cup, were highlighted as motivating factors for his comeback.
India, under coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, secured the T20I series against Sri Lanka with dominant performances in the first two matches. With the final match approaching, India aim to complete a clean sweep, while Sri Lanka struggle with middle-order collapses and seeks to salvage some pride.
When Manu Bhaker takes on the eight-woman field on Sunday, she will not just fight for a medal. The Haryana shooter will also look to break a jinx or two. With a score of 580, Manu, 22, became the first Indian woman pistol shooter to enter an Olympic final and third woman overall after Anjali Bhagwat (Sydney 2000) and Suma Shirur (Athens 2004) in the 10m air rifle category.
Manu Bhaker displayed unwavering self-assurance as she secured her spot in the 10m women's air pistol final, redeeming Indian shooting after a lackluster start by her fellow competitors at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Sarabjot Singh and Arjun Singh Cheema sparkled in patches but could not make the men's 10m air pistol final after both the air rifle mixed teams also fell by the wayside during qualification in a disappointing start for Indian shooters in the Olympic Games here on Saturday. Sarabjot finished ninth with a total score of 577 in the qualifications while Arjun ended way behind at 18th with 574. Germany's Robin Walter, who also shot 577, grabbed the last (eighth) qualifying spot after managing to shoot one inner 10 (X) more than Sarabjot's 16.
Indian shooters did not advance past the 10m air rifle mixed team qualifications at the Paris Olympics. Ramita and Arjun Babuta finished sixth, narrowly missing the medal cut-off, while Elavenil Valarivan and Sandeep Singh came twelfth. China, Korea, and Kazakhstan led the qualification round.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are determined to secure India's maiden badminton gold medal, while PV Sindhu aims to reinforce her position as one of the most outstanding sportspersons by clinching an unparalleled third consecutive Olympic medal as the Indian badminton contingent commences its journey at the Paris Games on Saturday.
In the Indian squad that won the T20 World Cup, Chahal was the fourth spinner chosen, following Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. However, he did not feature in any of the matches during India's run to the title.
Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed India's T20I team captain following the announcement of squads under new head coach Gautam Gambhir. Suryakumar Yadav's appointment follows the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from T20Is, and was influenced by fitness concerns over Hardik Pandya, who was initially expected to be captain.
Suryakumar Yadav gears up to captain India in a T20 series against Sri Lanka, beginning Saturday in Pallekele. Former coach R Sridhar praised Yadav's maturity and leadership qualities. The series signifies a fresh era in Indian T20 cricket with new captains and coaches steering the teams. Sridhar thinks Suryakumar has what it takes to lead India as captain, but he needs to concentrate on picking the best playing eleven and communicating well.
Neeraj Chopra's unprecedented success, marked by his historic victories at the Olympic Games and World Championships, has catalyzed a profound shift in the landscape of Indian athletics. His triumphs have sparked a fresh wave of motivation among his compatriots, who now find themselves imbued with a renewed sense of purpose and ambition.
Asitha Fernando replaced the injured Dushmantha Chameera for Sri Lanka's upcoming series against India, starting July 27. Chameera is recovering from bronchitis. New head coaches Sanath Jayasuriya and Gautam Gambhir will lead Sri Lanka and India respectively. The series includes T20Is and ODIs. India's last tour to Sri Lanka was in 2021.
Calvin Savage's all-round performance powered Texas Super Kings to a comprehensive 37-run win against Seattle Orcas in the final league match of Major League Cricket 2024 at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Tuesday.
Srihari Nataraj, a 23-year-old swimmer from India, is set to compete in his second straight Olympic Games as part of the 117-member Indian contingent heading to Paris. Prior to his departure for the French capital, Nataraj took to his Instagram account to share a video in which he unveiled the kit provided by the Indian Olympic Association for the athletes representing the nation at the prestigious event.
Sanjay Krishnamurthi played a blistering innings of 79 not out off just 42 balls, guiding the San Francisco Unicorns to a stunning six-wicket victory (DLS method) over the Washington Freedom, who were top of the table. The match, which was affected by rain, took place at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Tuesday.
India's new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, believes veteran batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma can continue playing until the 2027 ODI World Cup if they remain fit. However, the final decision lies with the players. Kohli and Sharma, who recently retired from T20 Internationals, will continue to play Tests and ODIs.
Suryakumar Yadav is the new T20 captain for India's tour of Sri Lanka, starting July 27 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, due to fitness concerns over Hardik Pandya. KL Rahul is excluded. Rohit Sharma returns as ODI skipper for games at R Premadasa Stadium on August 2. Yadav's consistency and skill highlighted by Agarkar and Gambhir.
The Indian cricket team, coached by Gautam Gambhir, left Mumbai for the Sri Lanka tour on Monday. They will play 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs from July 27 to August 7. Suryakumar Yadav is captain, Shubman Gill vice-captain. Sharma and Kohli join ODIs.
Put in to bat by MI New York, the Los Angeles Knight Riders were bowled out for 130 runs, thanks to brilliant bowling from Rashid Khan, who claimed 3 for 22 in four overs. Nosthush Kenjige and Trent Boult also contributed with two wickets each. In reply, MI New York chased down the target in 17 overs to secure the final playoff berth. Nicholas Pooran scored 38 off 28 balls, while skipper Kieron Pollard smashed an unbeaten 33 off just 12 balls, including three sixes and two fours to get the side over the line.
Neeraj Chopra, the javelin throw Olympic champion, has been grappling with an adductor problem for the past several months.Nevertheless, Klaus Bartonietz, his coach from Germany, has provided assurance that the issue "is fine" at present, alleviating any concerns regarding Chopra's fitness.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar is unhappy with the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, instead of Hardik Pandya. Bangar believes Pandya played a crucial role in India's recent T20 successes and feels unfairly overlooked. India will play three T20Is and three ODIs against Sri Lanka starting July 27.
Gambhir embarks on his maiden assignment as the head coach of the Indian cricket team, succeeding Rahul Dravid, whose tenure concluded in June following the T20 World Cup. The tour of Sri Lanka commences with a series of three T20 Internationals, set to begin on July 27. Upon the completion of the T20I series, the focus will shift to a three-match ODI series.
Arshdeep Singh was vital in India’s T20 World Cup triumph, overcoming criticism from the 2022 Asia Cup. Under Rohit Sharma’s strategic leadership, Singh took 17 wickets with impressive in-swing deliveries. Family support was crucial. Singh, satisfied yet focused on future improvement, cherishes the World Cup final and highlights Sharma and Kohli’s T20I legacies.
The ten Indian K9 (canine) teams will be responsible for sniffing and patrolling duties at various event venues. This marks the first-ever collaboration of canine squads between the Indian and French governments, for which the teams have undergone a specialized 10-week training programme. The Paris Olympics are scheduled to begin on July 26.
Natasa Stankovic, sharing 'Home Sweet Home' photos, returned to Serbia with her son Agastya after separating from Hardik Pandya. They parted ways amicably after four years. Co-parenting Agastya is their priority. Natasa requested support during this sensitive time. Hardik joined the T20I squad for Sri Lanka.
The young pacer, hailing from Delhi, had faced numerous challenges during his junior career, frequently being overlooked by selectors. However, his fortunes took a remarkable turn when he delivered an outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year, and now he has received his maiden India call-up for the ODI series on the tour of Sri Lanka.
Shivam Dube’s 396 runs in IPL 2024 earned his place in India’s T20 World Cup squad. His 27-run effort in the final against South Africa was crucial.
San Francisco Unicorns beat Seattle Orcas by 23 runs in Major League Cricket at Church Street Park, Morrisville. Cameron Gannon’s 3 wickets limited Unicorns to 165/7 with Matthew Short’s 32-ball 56. Despite Shehan Jayasuriya's 37-ball 54 and scoring 54 runs in powerplay, Orcas couldn’t chase 166.
In the 2022 Vitality Blast final, Hampshire Hawks defended 153 against Lancashire Lightning on July 16. Needing 5 from the last ball, Nathan Ellis bowled Richard Gleeson, sparking celebrations interrupted by umpire signaling a no-ball. Lancashire then required 3 from the free-hit, but the keeper sealed a 1-run win for Hampshire.
Dhammika Niroshana, former Sri Lanka Under-19 captain, was shot dead at his Ambalangoda home with a 12-bore rifle while with his family. Police are investigating. Niroshana, a right-arm fast bowler, led Sri Lanka in the 2002 ICC Under-19 World Cup, claiming seven wickets at 19.28.
India will be represented by 117 athletes at this month's Paris Olympics after the sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 "have been approved at cost to the Government" to meet the "requirements" of the travelling sportspersons. The only qualified athlete missing from the list is shot putter Abha Khatua. Khatua, who qualified through world rankings quota, has been dropped without any explanation after her name was found missing from the World Athletics' list of Olympic participants a few days ago.
Hardik Pandya leads India in T20I series against Sri Lanka from July 27-30 in Pallekele; Pandya skips August 2-7 ODIs in Colombo citing personal reasons and no fitness issues. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja also on breaks. KL Rahul or Shubman Gill may captain ODIs. New head coach Gambhir to influence squad announcement.
Delhi Capitals are not considering Sourav Ganguly for the head coach position after Ricky Ponting's departure. Despite his interest, DC management is hesitant to assign him dual responsibilities as both Director of Cricket and head coach. Instead, they are considering someone like Gautam Gambhir, known for his effective mentorship and coaching.
Virat Kohli encouraged support for the Indian Olympic team at Paris 2024, starting July 26, via social media. Emphasizing India’s global standing, he highlighted athletes like Neeraj Chopra and Nishant Dev. Most of the 118 athletes are training overseas, aiming to surpass the seven medals from Tokyo, driven by determination and national pride.
Texas Super Kings emerged victorious in a thrilling contest, securing a 15-run win by outperforming their opponents MI New York (MINY) in Match 12 of the tournament . The win consolidated the Super Kings' position at number two on the table with six points from five matches.
Following India's triumphant victory against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends final in Birmingham on Saturday, Irfan Pathan's unusual celebration left his teammates in a fit of laughter. Under the captaincy of Yuvraj Singh, the Indian team successfully pursued a target of 157 runs, achieving it in 19.1 overs and securing the WCL trophy with a well-earned five-wicket win.
Naseem Shah's NOC for The Hundred was denied by PCB for workload management after shoulder surgery. He missed the ICC World Cup, leading to Pakistan's group stage exit. Pakistan starts World Test Championship matches August 21 against Bangladesh, possibly without Shaheen Shah Afridi due to childbirth. Limited-over cricket vs Australia follows.