Saturday, July 11
Mohammedan SC players were reported to boycott training due to unpaid wages ahead of their ISL game against Chennaiyin FC. Club General Secretary Ishtiaque Ahmed denies these claims, stating all players are paid and training continues as usual. The club has changed its payment structure, linking payments to performance incentives.
India Women's cricket team achieved their highest-ever total in an ODI by scoring over 370 runs. Smriti Mandhana scored the fastest century by an Indian women's batter in just 70 balls. Pratika Rawal also hit a century. They had a record opening partnership of 233 runs in a match against Ireland in Rajkot.
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker and wrestler Aman Sehrawat are expected to have their Paris Olympics bronze medals replaced due to deterioration. The International Olympic Committee and Monnaie de Paris are addressing the issue, ensuring identical replacements with the original engravings for affected athletes. Similarly, Aman’s bronze medal has shown signs of fading, though the wrestler has yet to file a formal complaint.
Mohammad Amir shares his thoughts about playing all matches in the fast-paced format of cricket, emphasising human limitations and the need to manage workloads. Despite retiring from international cricket twice, he continues to participate in T20 leagues, highlighting the rise of younger talents and the challenges of maintaining fitness amid continuous back-to-back games.
India skipper Smriti Mandhana scored a record-breaking century in the third Women's ODI against Ireland on Wednesday. She achieved her hundred in 70 balls, setting a new record for the fastest century by an Indian woman in ODIs. Mandhana's knock helped India dominate the game and secure a commanding position in the series.
Prithvi Shaw is likely to be excluded from Mumbai's upcoming Ranji Trophy matches due to fitness and attitude concerns. Shaw's current struggle with discipline and performance has led to criticisms from team officials and senior players. He was also unsold during the IPL auction and last played for India in 2021.
Mohammad Amir shares his thoughts about playing all matches in the fast-paced format of cricket, emphasising human limitations and the need to manage workloads. Despite retiring from international cricket twice, he continues to participate in T20 leagues, highlighting the rise of younger talents and the challenges of maintaining fitness amid continuous back-to-back games.
Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open third round after defeating Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria in a four-set match. Djokovic's victory marked his 430th Grand Slam singles match, surpassing Roger Federer. Despite losing the second set, Djokovic regained control and praised Faria's performance. Djokovic now faces Czech 26th seed Tomas Machac in the next round.
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin addresses the futures of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. He emphasises that retirement decisions are personal. Ashwin criticises toxic fan wars on social media and defends the performances of Rohit and Kohli, highlighting the challenging nature of recent Test series.
