Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural edition of IPL, which is played in the sport's shortest Twenty20 format, in 2008 and are majority owned by London-based venture capitalist Manoj Badale's investment firm Emerging Media.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties Wednesday to help the defending champions secure a 2-2 draw with France and give the team a spot in the round of 16 at the European Championship. They also increased his total with the national team to 109 goals, tied for the all-time men's record with former Iran striker Ali Daei.

Rishabh Pant was top-scorer for India with his 41-run knock while Ravindra Jadeja (16), Ajinkya Rahane (15) and Mohammed Shami (13) chipped in with small contributions.

In a statement European football's governing body said it is proud to wear the colours of the rainbow, a symbol for the LGBTQ community, but stood by its decision by saying the city of Munich's request to illuminate the stadium was political.

The promoters of Pro Volleyball are set to launch the first private Volleyball league with franchise-owners as stakeholders.

The Indian Olympic Association has said that the country is likely to send 190-odd members, including over 120 athletes, to the Tokyo Olympics, which opens on July 23.

The Indian athletes and officials have been asked by the Japanese government to undergo daily COVID-19 tests for a week prior to their departure and not interact with anyone from another country for three days upon arrival, strictures that have left the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) fuming.

New Zealand were 101 for 2 at stumps on day three, which too had a delayed start due to wet outfield and also ended early because of bad light.