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India cricketers Smriti Mandhana and Renuka Singh are among the players to benefit in the latest ICC T20I rankings thanks to their performance in the recently concluded Women's Asia Cup. Both of them were already in the top 10 rankings among batters and bowlers respectively but now have jumped to fourth and fifth positions. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/smriti-mandhana-and-renuka-singh-gain-big-in-latest-icc-t20i-rankings-2024-07-30-944377

The former Team India head coach Rahul Dravid has come out in support of the US leg of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup by saying that it is necessary to make compromises "if you want to grow the sport and make it a global game". source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rahul-dravid-comes-out-in-defence-of-us-leg-of-icc-men-t20-world-cup-2024-07-29-944187

England recorded a dominant 10-wicket win in the third Test match against West Indies in Birmingham on Sunday, July 28. Mark Wood took a stunning five-wicket haul to bowl out West Indies to 175 and then Ben Stokes smashed an unbeaten fifty to chase down a target in just 7.2 overs in the second session of Day 3 at Edgbaston. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/eng-vs-wi-3rd-test-mark-wood-s-five-fer-powers-england-to-series-whitewash-against-west-indies-2024-07-28-944090

People's Republic of China claimed the first gold medal of the Paris Olympics 2024 on Day 1 of sporting events on Saturday. China opened its medals account with a gold in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event with Yuting Huang and Lihao Sheng beating Republic of Korea's pair.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/china-claims-first-gold-medal-at-paris-olympics-2024-takes-early-lead-in-medal-table-2024-07-27-943944

India's star boxers Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain have been handed tough draws in their respective weight categories at the Paris Olympics 2024. Nikhat will face Germany’s Maxi Carina Kloetzer in the round of 32 of the women’s 50kg event. If she makes it to the next round, she will come up against the reigning Asian Games champion Wu Yu of China. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/paris-olympics-2024-nikhat-zareen-lovlina-borgohain-handed-tough-draws-in-boxing-2024-07-26-943785

Global T20 Canada, one of the umpteen T20 leagues in the world is set to commence on Thursday, July 25 with all the matches set to take place in Brampton, Ontario. With the Major League Cricket (MLC) in its final stages with just three matches remaining, and the Hundred having begun a couple of days ago, GT20 Canada is another addition in the already populated July-August window, with the Caribbean Premier League to follow at the end of next month.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/gt20-canada-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-global-t20-league-2024-on-tv-and-streaming-in-india-2024-07-25-943639

The much-awaited Paris Olympic Games will start on July 26 with a glittering opening ceremony is scheduled at 11 PM IST. A few sports including Football, Handball and Rugby have started today while Indian archers will be in action tomorrow (July 25). Medal events across 32 different sporting disciplines will take place over two weeks from July 26 to August 11 at the Olympics. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/which-is-the-only-sport-making-its-debut-at-paris-olympics-2024-2024-07-24-943451

Rajasthan Royals might get the first-mover advantage in terms of getting the services of the T20 World Cup-winning coach Rahul Dravid as the former India head coach is likely to become the next head coach of the inaugural champions, as per reports. Dravid, who recently completed his stint with the Indian men's team, ended his 2.5-year tenure with a trophy in his cabinet, his second as the head coach after winning the Under-19 World Cup trophy in 2018 with the Prithvi Shaw-led side. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rajasthan-royals-likely-to-rope-in-rahul-dravid-as-head-coach-ahead-of-ipl-2025-report-2024-07-23-943276

Paris Olympics is all set to commence on July 26 with a glittering opening ceremony at Seine river. A few sporting events, however, will get underway prior itself while Badminton matches will be played from July 27. Among the 117-member Indian contingent, seven are set to reprsent India in Badminton at the Summer Games with PV Sindhu being the only player to have won a medal before. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/list-of-indian-athletes-participating-at-paris-olympics-2024-in-badminton-2024-07-22-943069

IND-W vs UAE-W Women's Asia Cup 2024: Richa Ghosh, Harmanpreet Kaur power India to big win against UAE The Women in Blue are in search of their second-consecutive win in the ongoing Women's Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. The Indian women's cricket team is up against UAE in the fifth match of the tournament at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/india-women-vs-uae-women-live-score-women-in-blue-to-face-united-arab-emirates-in-women-s-asia-cup-2024-07-21-942877

India's football head coach position is vacant after the exit of Igor Štimac and the All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey has said that the board is looking to rope in someone who could "develop Indian football" and produce fruitful outcomes. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/who-can-develop-indian-football-aiff-president-kalyan-chaubey-on-igor-stimac-successor-2024-07-20-942761

Manchester United and Rangers are set to clash in the European football club friendly clash in Edinburgh on Saturday, July 20. Manchester United suffered a shock 0-1 defeat against Rosenborg in their first friendly game and will be looking to make a comeback against the Scottish side to gain some momentum ahead of the 2024-25 season. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/manchester-united-vs-rangers-live-when-and-where-to-watch-club-friendly-match-live-online-on-tv-in-india-telecast-2024-07-19-942650

England and West Indies are set to face each other in the second Test of the three-match series starting from July 18. The opening game ended inside three Tests with the visitors capitulating twice with not many runs on the board losing the game by an innings and 114 runs. But they will take heart from their performance at the Gabba, Brisbane from earlier this year when they defeated Australia against all odds. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/eng-vs-wi-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-the-england-vs-west-indies-2nd-test-in-india-2024-07-18-942400

Pope, dropped twice, was 115 not out, with England captain Ben Stokes unbeaten on 15 from Live Cricket Scores, Cricket News, Analysis, Results & More | The Hindu https://ift.tt/LGj7Pwe via IFTTT

International Cricket Council (ICC) has updated the T20I rankings after the recently concluded five-match series between India and Zimbabwe. India, led by Shubman Gill, won the series 4-1 after losing the opening game of the series but all-rounder Axar Patel has lost his position in top 10 after being rested for this tour. He was at the ninth place in the last update and dropped four places to 13th at the end of the series. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/india-bowler-drops-out-of-top-10-in-latest-icc-t20i-rankings-after-missing-zimbabwe-t20is-2024-07-17-942254

India's elite dog squad, K9 teams from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is set to provide security at the various venues of the upcoming Paris Olympics that are starting from July 26. A total of 10 K9 teams will be at work to provide security and out of them, two teams will be from India for the first time ever. The teams left for Paris on July 10 and they were shortlisted after a series of stringent tests. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/india-s-elite-dog-squad-k9-teams-to-provide-security-at-paris-olympics-2024-2024-07-17-942244

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour feels Rinku Singh has good enough technique to play Test cricket for India as well. Rinku has so far played two ODIs and 20 T20Is for India and has majorly played the role of a finisher. He recently featured in the T20I series against Zimbabwe and was also amongst the reserves in the T20 World Cup which India won in the West Indies last month. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/former-india-batting-coach-backs-rinku-singh-to-play-tests-for-india-2024-07-16-942032

Argentina have become the most successful team in the history of Copa America beating Columbia in the final 1-0. With this win, they have won the tournament title for the 16th time leaving behind Uruguay who have won 15 titles so far. The only goal in the final came in the extra time in the 112th minute Lautaro Martinez finding the nets and his effort was enough for Argentina to create history. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/lionel-messi-s-argentina-beats-columbia-1-0-to-win-copa-america-for-record-16th-time-2024-07-15-941837

After a convincing 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe, Team India have their eyes set on finishing the five-match series with a win in the fifth T20I on Sunday. On the other hand, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to lock horns with Novak Djokovic in the gentlemen's singles final at Wimbledon on Sunday.  All of that and much more in today's sports wrap.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/india-tv-sports-wrap-on-july-14-today-top-10-trending-news-stories-2024-07-14-941703

IND vs ZIM, 4th T20I Highlights: India vs Zimbabwe live scores and match updates Team India are looking to win the third consecutive game of their ongoing five-match tour of Zimbabwe and claim an unassailable lead in the series. The Men in Blue have made a resounding comeback after losing the series opener and are looking favourites to win it. All eyes will be on the team combination that India opt for as all the players are looking to impress the selectors ahead of the squad announcement for the Sri Lanka tour. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-zim-4th-t20i-live-score-updates-harare-sports-club-latest-updates-highlights-and-streaming-2024-07-13-941629

Team India's interim coach VVS Laxman has credited Rohit Sharma and his men's "resilience" and "self-belief" to pull off a win in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 "from the jaws of defeat". source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/vvs-laxman-reacts-to-team-india-icc-men-t20-world-cup-2024-triumph-2024-07-12-941465

Mitchell Starc has expressed his disappointment on being left out from the playing XI during Australia's T20 World Cup 2024 clash with Afghanistan. The left-arm speedster was forced to make way for left-arm off-spinner Ashton Agar as the team management thought the surface at Arnos Vale in St. Vincent and Grenadines would assist the spinners more compared to the seamers. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mitchell-starc-opens-up-about-omission-from-playing-xi-during-australia-t20-world-cup-loss-vs-afghanistan-2024-07-11-941322

The Tamil Nadu off-spinner took three wickets (4-0-15-3) to walk away with the player of the match award on Wednesday from Live Cricket Scores, Cricket News, Analysis, Results & More | The Hindu https://ift.tt/KJxPWiV via IFTTT

India Champions, after beginning the World Championship of Legends with a couple of back-to-back wins, are suddenly on the brink of missing out on the semi-finals as they face a resurrected South Africa Champions side in their final group stage encounter. South Africa Champions lost their first three matches and despite beating the table-toppers Pakistan, need a huge win on Wednesday, July 10 to be in the running for the semis but they will be confident with the momentum they have. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-c-vs-sa-c-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-india-vs-south-africa-wcl-match-live-on-tv-and-streaming-2024-07-10-941142

England will kick off the men's Test season at Home of Cricket in the first of the three-match series against the West Indies on Wednesday, July 10. There was an ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the whole of June and hence, England's Test summer got pushed by a month but it is finally here as a sunny (mostly) London welcomes the two teams, who are in their respective transition periods as far as the longest format of the game is concerned. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/england-vs-west-indies-test-series-full-schedule-squads-match-timings-live-telecast-and-streaming-all-you-need-to-know-2024-07-09-940944

India Champions couldn't get through the Pakistan barrier in the ongoing World Championship of Legends, however, still find themselves in the running for the semi-finals. It was a heavy defeat of 68 runs and India Champions' net run rate took a sizeable beating. India face Australia Champions, another bitter opponent for them in the last few years as far as international cricket is concerned and since both teams are stuck on the same number of points and vying for the semis spots, it promises to be a cracking encounter. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-c-vs-aus-c-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-india-vs-australia-wcl-match-live-on-tv-and-streaming-2024-07-08-940784

24 teams, over 10 venues and three weeks later we have our final four in the ongoing European Championship. Spain, the unbeaten Red Devils were the first team to make it to the last four as they qualified for the semi-finals after beating a strong host German squad. Spain will take on France, who haven't been at their best but the two-time European Champions will be aware that they have the team to go all the way and the semi-final might not be a bad time to bring that complete game to the fore, something they have been looking for. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/euro-2024-semi-finals-teams-schedule-match-timings-venues-live-streaming-all-you-need-to-know-2024-07-07-940676

IND vs ZIM 1st T20I Live Score, Match Updates and Highlights The Indian cricket team begins their first chapter in post Rohit-Virat era as they take on Zimbabwe in the first T20I match in Harare on Saturday, July 6. Indian side enters this fixture after their memorable triumph in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 last week and look for a positive start to the five-match T20I series. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-zim-1st-t20i-live-score-updates-harare-sports-club-latest-updates-highlights-and-streaming-940542

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media handles shared a live video of the conversation with the Indian team on Friday, July 5, a day after the celebration for the T20 World Cup champions. The T20 World Cup-winning Indian team got a hero's welcome both at the airport and the hotel in Delhi on July 4 before meeting PM Modi and then in Mumbai at Marine Drive and at the Wankhede Stadium with the streets being jam-packed in southern part of the city and the stadium being full as well. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/wanted-to-keep-it-as-a-lasting-memory-rohit-sharma-on-pm-narendra-modi-s-question-about-having-piece-of-barbados-pitch-t20-world-cup-2024-07-05-940427

PM Narendra Modi met India's World Cup winning squad led by Rohit Sharma today at his residence. The team, after being stuck in Barbados since Saturday (June 29) due to Hurricane Beryl, finally reached New Delhi today at around 6 AM IST. Hundreds and thousands of fans greeted them at the airport even as the players also enjoyed the atmosphere with Rohit having the World Cup in his hands. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/watch-pm-modi-meets-team-india-s-world-cup-winning-squad-shakes-hands-with-rohit-and-kohli-2024-07-04-940202

The legendary cricketers from India and England will clash in the World Championship of Legends 2024 opening match in Birmingham on Wednesday, July 3. Six teams will begin the first edition of the WCL with the former cricket stars fighting for glory in England. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/world-championship-of-legends-2024-live-when-and-where-to-watch-legends-tournament-live-online-tv-in-india-2024-07-03-940078

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially confirmed providing No Objection Certificate (NOC) to 12 of their players for different T20 leagues and County Championship. Mohammad Amir is the only player among them to turn up in County Championship for Derbyshire from July 4 to 20. As many as three players will play in the second edition of Major League Cricket (MLC) from July 4 to July 28. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/haris-rauf-fakhar-zaman-among-pakistan-players-to-get-noc-from-pcb-for-t20-leagues-2024-07-02-939863

Virat Kohli, the leading run-getter in T20 World Cups, ended his career on a high note with a trophy in his hand as India beat South Africa in the final to win the tournament for a second time. Kohli, who won the Under-19 World Cup as a captain, ODI World Cup in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013 now has won every trophy there was to be won in white-ball cricket at the highest level. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/he-will-get-it-in-6th-attempt-viral-8-year-old-post-predicted-virat-kohli-will-win-t20-world-cup-in-2024-2024-07-02-939855

Team India is set to witness a transition at least in the T20 format with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja announcing their retirement from the format after the team's historic World Cup win in Barbados. The tournament also saw the end of head coach Rahul Dravid's tenure since 2021. His tenure had officially ended last year after the ODI World Cup but was extended until the T20 World Cup. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/announcement-will-be-made-shortly-bcci-secretary-gives-major-update-on-india-s-new-head-coach-2024-07-01-939679

In 2024, Dinesh Karthik scored 326 runs in 13 visits to the crease, at a phenomenal rate of 187.35. from Live Cricket Scores, Cricket News, Analysis, Results & More | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ud7eyaf via IFTTT

Rohit Sharma finally won a World Cup for India after a very long time. After years of hard work and determination, he took India to an ICC title which eluded them since the 2013 Champions Trophy. The win could well have been sour if not for some genius bowling at the back end by Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/watch-rohit-sharma-recreates-lionel-messis-iconic-celebration-after-winning-t20-world-cup-2024-2024-06-30-939510