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Ahead of the India-England fourth Test at Old Trafford, the visitors have been hit by a spate of injuries. Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep, the two pace-bowling options, have been ruled out of the Test. Arshdeep, the left-arm pace bowler, has picked up an injury on his bowling hand, while Akash has been laid low by a groin issue. He also has had back problems in the past. Nitish Reddy, the all-rounder, has also been ruled out of the series with a knee problem. So, a question arises as to who might replace Akash for the Old Trafford Test. Incidentally,…

A group of 23 athletes supported by the Reliance Foundation is set to compete at the World University Games, which will take place across six cities in Germany and continue until July 27. These athletes, participating in athletics, archery, and judo, are aiming to boost their global rankings, set new personal records, and make their country proud. Athletics makes up the core of the Foundation’s participation, with 18 athletes lined up to compete in various disciplines including sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, relays, long jump, and decathlon, starting from July 21. James Hillier, Director of Athletics at Reliance Foundation, stressed the…

The Champions League T20 is set to be relaunched in September 2026, while Test cricket being split into two divisions might be decided by the end of the year, The Age has reported. The proposal to bring back the Champions League T20 has received a strong backing from the majority of the Member countries at the International Cricket Council’s annual conference in Singapore, according to sources. The ICC has also decided to form an eight-member working group to reshape cricket’s calendar 2027 onwards. The ICC’s newly-appointed chief executive Sanjog Gupta will be part of the working group that will present…

India Women began the ongoing three-match ODI series in England with an impressive win in the series opener. Now, on 19 July, they are set to take the field at the iconic Lord’s for the second game, aiming to seal the series with another victory. However, weather conditions might hamper the much-anticipated clash. According to AccuWeather, the entire day is expected to be mostly cloudy, with thunderstorms also predicted. An Amber warning for thunderstorms has been issued from 4 AM to 11 AM local time, followed by a Yellow warning from 12 PM to 9 PM local time. The match…

Wolverhampton Wanderers have paid tribute to their former Portuguese forward, Diogo Jota, by inducting him into the club’s Hall of Fame. The honour comes after Jota, along with his brother Andre, tragically lost their lives in a horrific car crash in northwestern Spain on 3 July 2025. Jota first joined Wolves in 2017 on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid. In 2018, the move was made permanent for a reported fee of €14 million. At that time, Wolves were in the EFL Championship, and Jota played a key role in helping the club earn promotion to the Premier League. He…

Manchester United have finally received the green light from Brentford, as both clubs have agreed on a £70 million deal for the transfer of Bryan Mbeumo. According to The Athletic, Mbeumo is now all set to wear the famous Manchester United shirt from the upcoming season. The Brentford right winger had only one club in mind — the Red Devils. United and Mbeumo had already agreed on personal terms a few weeks ago. The Cameroon international is expected to undergo a medical before United leave for their pre-season tour on Tuesday, 22 July. Mbeumo is set to become United’s third…

In their report to the high court, the Karnataka government has said that Royal Challengers Bengaluru went ahead with holding the victory parade at the Chinnaswamy stadium after winning the IPL without securing permission from Bengaluru’s city police. Ultimately, the parade resulted in a stampede, killing 11 people and injuring over 50. As per the report, RCB told the police about holding a parade on June 4 but didn’t officially apply to get the green signal. Ideally, the Bengaluru police should have got a seven-day notice, with details on estimated crowd, possible hurdles, traffic management, and preparedness for an emergency…

The way penalties work in football may soon undergo a dramatic transformation. According to The Times (London) and The Sun, a proposal under discussion by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) could see penalty rebounds being completely removed from the game. If this rule comes into effect, strikers will no longer be allowed to attempt a follow-up shot after a penalty is saved or strikes the woodwork. Instead, once the penalty is taken, the outcome—goal or no goal—will be final. Play will resume with a goal kick if the ball doesn’t go in. The idea is gathering support from key…

Uzbekistan U20s 1 (Shakhnoza Dekanbaeva 37’) lost to India U20s 4 (Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam 28’, 85’, Sulanjana Raul 65’, Neha 71’) The India U20 women’s national team convincingly defeated Uzbekistan 4-1 in their second friendly match at the Do’stlik Stadium, in Tashkent, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The two sides were tied 1-1 at half-time. After holding the hosts to a 1-1 draw in the first friendly match, the Young Tigresses came back strongly, with Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam ((28’, 85’) netting two, and Sulanjana Raul (65’), and Neha (71’) scoring one each. Shakhnoza Dekanbaeva (37’) was the lone scorer for…

Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri has expressed deep concern over the uncertain state of the sport in the country, following the ongoing deadlock between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) regarding the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA). With FSDL putting the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season on hold and AIFF yet to respond formally, players and staff across clubs are left anxious about their future. Chhetri, who is currently in the final stages of his playing career, took to social media to share a heartfelt message that resonated across the football…