India's visit to England continues to be a rollercoaster, with the hosts seizing control of the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Day 4. After bowling India out for 358 in their first innings, England responded with a huge score of 669, taking a commanding lead. India's second innings began disastrously, with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan both dismissed for zero. Despite the early collapse, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill demonstrated toughness under pressure. The duo kept India's hopes alive by maintaining an unbroken partnership throughout the innings. On Day 4, Rahul stayed unbroken
Spain defeated Germany 1-0 in the Women's Euro 2025 semifinals in Zurich, setting up a final clash with England. The match was heading for penalties until Aitana Bonmati scored in the 113th minute, beating German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger at her near post. Despite a quiet game, the Barcelona midfielder delivered at a crucial moment to keep Spain's hopes of winning their first European Championship alive. Cata Coll, Germany's goalkeeper, made crucial saves, including a double stop to deny Klara Buhl and Carlotta Wamser in stoppage time, assuring Germany's close escape. Spain had never
India defeated England by 13 runs in the third and final ODI at Chester-le-Street, taking the series 2-1. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur set the tone with a controlled 102 off 84 balls, her seventh ODI century. She became the third Indian woman to reach 4000 ODI runs, joining Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana. India scored 318 for 5 after deciding to bat. Pratika Rawal and Mandhana exchanged a 64-run opening stand before Mandhana left for 45. Harleen Deol scored 45, while Jemimah Rodrigues hit a quick 50 off 45 deliveries, forming a 110-run partnership with Kaur. Richa Ghosh scored a fast 38 off 1
Formula One remains on track to reach its target of being Net Zero by 2030, with the sport reporting a 26% reduction in carbon emissions by the end of 2024 compared to the 2018 baseline. Collaboration with Formula One teams, partners, promoters, and the FIA has helped to accelerate advancement. The race calendar has grown from 21 events in 2018 to 24 in each of the last two seasons. Race attendance has increased from 4 million to 6.5 million, and the sport's global fanbase has surpassed 826 million. Data reveal that without operational adjustments, emissions might have increased by 10% ove
Australia began their five-match T20 International series against the West Indies with a close three-wicket win, driven by a memorable debut performance from Mitchell Owen. In his first international appearance, Owen smashed 50 runs off just 27 balls, including six towering sixes. His innings had a strike rate of 185.18 and was essential in helping Australia chase down the target and take a 1-0 lead in the series. His fearless batting earned him the Player of the Match award. Owen's fifty on debut places him in an exclusive group of Australian cricketers. He became only the fourth Austr
Kho Kho, one of India's oldest indigenous sports, reached a significant milestone with its debut in Singapore. The Asian Kho Kho Federation and the Kho Kho Association of Singapore hosted the event at Jurong West Secondary School to promote the sport in the country. The day featured training sessions, theory presentations, and exhibition matches aimed at promoting Kho Kho around Singapore. Officials from the Kho Kho Association of Malaysia conducted a clinic for 180 children from different parts of Singapore. This was followed by hands-on training in Kho Kho's rules, methods, and essential
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has released the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2025, which aims to enhance India's sports ecosystem through transparency and athlete-centric policies. This move comes after years of stalled efforts to reform governance in sports organisations across the country. The Bill aims to connect India's sports governance with the Olympic and Paralympic Charters, guaranteeing that the country is ready to host significant international events, like a potential bid for the 2036 Olympics. It proposes the formation of Athletes' Committees in each National
Australia won their first FIBA Women's Asia Cup title, defeating Japan 88-79 in the Shenzhen Sports Centre in China. The Opals, who are ranked second in the world by FIBA, took the lead early and led by 11 points at halftime. Japan, the six-time Asian champs, made a determined comeback in the final quarter. Yuki Miyazawa, Japan's power forward, closed the gap with three straight three-pointers with seven minutes left. However, Japan missed vital free throws in the closing minutes. Australia regained control with crucial baskets from Alexandra Fowler and Alex Brooke Wilson. The final buzzer
England has been confirmed to host the next three ICC World Test Championship (WTC) finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031. The decision was approved during the ICC's annual conference in Singapore. This declaration follows the country's successful hosting of the first three WTC finals since 2021. There had been talk of moving future finals to India, but the ICC cited the England and Wales Cricket Board's successful track record. Richard Gould, ECB chief executive, expressed his satisfaction with the decision, citing the dedication of English fans to Test cricket and the willingness of global supp
Indian women wrestlers continued their impressive run at the 4th Ranking Series Polyak Imre and Varga Janos Memorial in Budapest, Hungary, winning silver and bronze medals. Priya Malik took silver in the 76 kg category. She received a bye in the qualification round before defeating Kazakhstan's Almira Syzdykova 7–2. In the semifinals, she defeated Valeriia (UWW) by technical superiority 11-1 to go to the final. In a close contest for gold, Priya lost 4-3 to Brazil's Martins Machado, securing silver for India. Manisha, the Asian Champion, received bronze after making it through the repech