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The 2026 Commonwealth Games, held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026, proved that a successful international sporting event does not always need a huge budget or grand infrastructure.
The change in the colour of the Indian hockey team’s jersey has sparked debate, with many asking the question whether there was a political angle behind Hockey India’s decision to replace the blue with saffron. In a politically charged India, the question is inevitable.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s remarkably adaptive 81 and an equally solid effort from bowlers led by pacer Mayank Yadav ensured India’s smooth 35-run win over Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I here on Sunday.
Spain faces Argentina in the World Cup football final on Sunday. It will be their first meeting in FIFA World Cup since 1966
Rohit Sharma’s 138 and half-centuries from Virat Kohli (74) and Shubman Gill (77) went in vain as England beat India by 27 runs in the third ODI and seal a 2-1 series win here on Sunday.After conceding a mammoth 387 for three, India finished at 360/7.
Rohit Sharma’s international journey could end at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground when England host India for the third ODI on July 19, with reports suggesting the BCCI’s senior selection committee has already decided to move forward without him once this series concludes.
The ultimate football fairy tale is set for Sunday. Reigning champions Argentina pulled off a dramatic late comeback against England to book their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where they will face a dominant Spain side in New Jersey.
The ultimate battle for football glory has reached its final stage in North America. Following a weekend of intense extra-time drama, defending champions Argentina, alongside powerhouse teams France, Spain, and England, have officially claimed their spots in the final four.
Bristol, India continued their dismal run, suffering yet another defeat in the ongoing tour of England, going down by nine wickets in the fourth T20I to concede the five-match series here on Thursday.
Opting to bat, India were 48 for 3 in the seventh over but skipper Shreyas Iyer struck an unbeaten 80 off 49 balls to steer India to 158 for seven.
He smashed four boundaries and five sixes during his unbeaten knock.
For England, Jofra Archer (2/20), Josh Tongue (2/36), Will Jacks (1/28) and Adil Rashid (1/49) were among wickets.
In reply, Harry Brooks (79 not out) and Phil Salt (59 not out) smashed blistering fifties as England overhauled the target in just 13.5 overs to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
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