The Economic Times

P V Sindhu reached the Japan Open semifinals after Nozomi Okuhara withdrew from their match. This marks Sindhu's first Super 750 semifinal appearance in nearly three years. She will now face Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yufei in the last four. Chen Yufei secured her semifinal spot by defeating Sim Yu Jin. Sindhu's last win against Chen came at the 2019 World Championships.

England secured a commanding 3-0 series lead over India in the T20I matches. Skipper Harry Brook expressed his team's ambition for a clean sweep in the series. Winning the final match will elevate England to the top of the ICC T20I rankings. Brook acknowledged India's strength while highlighting England's effective execution of plans. This series victory reflects England's strong progress in shorter cricket formats.

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, etched his name in history by scoring in his sixth World Cup, leading Portugal to a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. Meanwhile, England's quest for the knockout stages hit a snag with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Ghana. Despite the setback, England remains optimistic about advancing, while Ronaldo silenced his doubters with a stellar performance.

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova insisted she ever doped after an anti-doping watchdog had banned her from tennis for four years on Monday. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) blames the 26-year-old Czech for failing to open the door to an anti-doping officer in December 2025.

India's white-ball squad for the UK tour faces a setback as all-rounder Nitish Reddy is out with a quadriceps injury. Sustained during the Afghanistan series, the 23-year-old's absence creates a gap, especially with Hardik Pandya also nursing a similar issue. Reddy's recovery is expected to take at least four weeks, impacting his availability for upcoming matches.

India's women's 4x100m relay team secured a dominant gold medal at the Asian Relays Championships, clocking a season-best 43.85 seconds. The contingent also showcased strong performances, clinching silver in the mixed 4x400m relay and bronze in the mixed 4x100m relay, adding further accolades to their impressive showing on the final day of the competition.

Sooryavanshi smashed a blistering 94 off 29 balls, including a record 11-ball fifty, to propel India A to a massive 377 for nine against Sri Lanka A in the Team Tri-Series final. Skipper Tilak Varma added a steady 67, and late fireworks from Anukul Roy ensured India A set a formidable target.

Tennis is experiencing a wave of nostalgia with the returns of icons Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal. Williams, now 44, is playing doubles again, prioritizing her children's experience over wins. Nadal's journey is chronicled in a new documentary, revealing his fierce competitiveness. Their presence keeps tennis in the spotlight, especially after a recent major tournament lacked its usual star power.

Star batter Virat Kohli is making good progress from his IPL hamstring injury and will undergo re-evaluation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on June 22. Meanwhile, all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming England ODI series due to a quadriceps strain, requiring more time to regain full bowling fitness. The ODI squad announcement awaits a final update on Kohli's availability.

Tim Payne, a New Zealand defender, will play for Club Olimpia in Paraguay. Payne gained viral fame after a soccer influencer highlighted him. This led to interest from clubs across South America. He has signed a one-year deal with Olimpia. Payne expressed excitement about testing himself in top South American competitions. Olimpia is a major club with a rich history.