Saturday, July 11
India's women's U-19 team, led by Parunika Sisodia, began their World Cup title defense with a decisive nine-wicket win over the West Indies in Kuala Lumpur. The West Indies were dismissed for just 44 runs, with India achieving the target in 4.2 overs, reaching 47 for 1.
Neeraj Chopra, the two-time Olympic medallist, has married tennis player Himani Mor in a private ceremony in India. Himani Mor, also from Haryana, is a tennis player and sports management student. The couple is now on an undisclosed honeymoon. Their union highlights the union of two prominent Indian athletes, promising inspiration for future generations.
Neeraj Chopra, India's Olympic javelin thrower and double medallist, announced his marriage to Himani Mor, currently studying in the USA. The intimate ceremony took place in India, and the couple is on honeymoon. Neeraj recently secured a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, adding to his previous gold from Tokyo.
Smaran Ravichandran's 101 off 92 balls guided Karnataka to a fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy, defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs in a high-scoring final. Supported by Krishnan Srijith's 78 and Abhinav Manohar's explosive 79, Karnataka posted 348/6. Despite Dhruv Shorey's century, Vidarbha fell short, being all out for 312 in 48.2 overs.
Paarl Royals secured a convincing eight-wicket victory over Pretoria Capitals in the 12th SA20 match at SuperSport Park. Chasing 213, Joe Root's unbeaten 92 and Rubin Hermann's 56 led the Royals to a strong win. This triumph places them at the top of the points table, preparing to face Joburg Super Kings next.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were defeated by Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in the India Open Super 750 semifinals. The Malaysian duo won in straight games, 18-21, 14-21, despite a strong start by the Indians. This is Satwik and Chirag's second consecutive semifinal finish this season.
Desert Vipers secured a 53-run victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20 at Dubai International Stadium. Alex Hales, Nathan Sowter, and Luke Wood were key contributors. The Knight Riders had a promising start, but a middle-order collapse ended their chase. The Vipers remain unbeaten with four consecutive wins.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma made a humorous remark at the squad selection press conference. India announced the team for the ODI series against England and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana received maiden ODI call-ups. Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav returned from injuries, while Jasprit Bumrah's fitness remains uncertain. The ODI series starts on February 6.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday expressed reservations about the BCCI's new disciplinary guidelines, particularly concerning the 14-day limit for players' families on long tours. The guidelines, influenced by head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, were discussed in a recent review meeting.
Virat Kohli has been ruled out of Delhi's Ranji Trophy matches against Saurashtra and Railways due to a persistent neck sprain. The Senior Men's Selection Committee announced a 21-member squad led by Ayush Badoni, with Rishabh Pant as the designated wicketkeeper. Kohli's recent struggles with form in the ongoing Test season were also noted.
