Thursday, July 09
Neeraj Chopra, after partnering with Jan Zelezny, achieved the 90m mark with a 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League. Former coach Klaus Bartonietz, currently training young athletes in India, believes Neeraj is now aiming for even greater distances.
In a thrilling IPL match, Lucknow Super Giants' Akash Singh celebrated the crucial wicket of Jos Buttler by mimicking teammate Digvesh Rathi's signature notebook celebration. Rathi was suspended for a match. Akash's slower ball deceived Buttler, disrupting Gujarat Titans' chase of 236 runs.
Zimbabwe is set to play a historic Test match against England at Trent Bridge, marking their return to English soil after 22 years. England aims to integrate new talent and start their World Test Championship cycle. The match will be a four-day affair with adjusted rules, including increased daily overs and a reduced follow-on margin.
India U-19 wicketkeeper-batter Harvansh Singh hails from Gandhidham, a small town in Gujarat's Rann of Kutch. Growing up, he saw his father, Damandeep Singh, and uncle, Kunwarajeet Singh, play cricket in their town while also donning the keeping gloves. Now, Harvansh's family is settled in Canada. His father drives a truck in Brampton. Harvansh lives in Gandhidham with his mother and has made a promise to his father that one day he will get them back to India.
Delhi Capitals' IPL 2025 campaign ended in disappointment after a promising start, failing to reach the playoffs. A crushing defeat to Mumbai Indians, fueled by Suryakumar Yadav's explosive innings and costly final overs, highlighted their struggles. Coach Hemang Badani lamented the absence of Axar Patel and inconsistent opening partnerships as key factors in their underwhelming season.
Carlos Alcaraz begins his French Open title defense against Kei Nishikori, while Iga Swiatek faces a challenging path to a fourth consecutive title. Jannik Sinner returns after a doping ban, facing Arthur Rinderknech. Novak Djokovic, seeking a record 25th major, plays Mackenzie McDonald. Swiatek, in a tough draw, meets Rebecca Sramkova first.
Thomas Mueller, known for his unwavering attitude, announced his arrival on the world stage after a clash with Diego Maradona in 2010. He played a pivotal role in Germany's successful World Cup campaigns, starting in 2010 and culminating in the 2014 victory.
