The Times of India

Rahul Dravid advocates for a well-balanced strategy for aspiring cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He points out the crucial role of red-ball cricket alongside white-ball fixtures in a player's development. Such diverse training is anticipated to aid Sooryavanshi's growth. Dravid encourages patience as the youngster starts his professional path, reaffirming the sport's dedication to cultivating future Test cricket players.

In India women's first match of the second round of the FIH World Cup againt the co-hosts Netherlands on Friday in Amstelveen, India walked out in saffron. The Netherlands walked out in blue.

Mitchell Starc took five wickets in the first session against Bangladesh. He surpassed Dale Steyn on the list of Test wicket-takers. Starc's remarkable figures were 5-11 from nine overs. This performance came after Bangladesh won the opening Test match. Australia aims to level the series in the second Test.

Pakistan achieved an unwanted Test record by losing their opening wicket for zero runs in both innings. This rare feat occurred for the seventh time in their Test match history. England's bowlers dominated the match, securing an innings victory inside three days. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue were instrumental in Pakistan's batting collapses. The result gave England a lead in the ongoing three-match series.

The defeat leaves India with a tough task in their final second-round match. India will face Australia on Sunday and need a win to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive. Australia were held to a 1-1 draw by China in another second-round match earlier on Friday.

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been handed a 10-match ban by FIFA following a scuffle with Spain players moments after the World Cup final. Paredes received the longest suspension among three Argentina players punished for the incident. The sanctions were announced by FIFA on Friday.

Player-turned-coach Sumeeth Reddy says Gayatri Gopichand's maiden World Championships medal is more than a podium finish. It's the release of years of expectation carried as the daughter of Indian badminton legend and national coach Pullela Gopichand. The team of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly defeated China's Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 to secure at least a bronze.

Usman was Pakistan's standout bowler. He finished with 5/95 from 24 overs and claimed his first five-wicket haul in England. The left-arm spinner also became the first visiting left-arm spinner since Shakib Al Hasan in 2010 to take five wickets in a Test innings in England. Usman was also the first visiting spinner to take a five-wicket haul at Leeds since Australia's Ashley Mallett took 5/114 in 1972.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reflect on their historic BWF World Championships medal and their semi-final clash against the world No. 1 pair.

Shubman Gill and Team India step up preparations ahead of the Colombo Test, with intense nets and a clear focus on the crucial second Test against Sri Lanka.

Shubman Gill puts on a show in the nets ahead of India vs Sri Lanka, smashing massive sixes against spin in Colombo. Watch exclusive visuals from Team Indias practice session.

Shubman Gill's aggressive approach against spin was on full display in India's first net session in Colombo, with the captain repeatedly using his feet and clearing the ropes against Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain. With Kuldeep Yadav's place under discussion, India's spin combination is another key selection call ahead of the second Test.

There is a lot of different things to consider. My short answer is I would not say no to anything really, Hussey told Fox Sports News.

Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill take a close look at the Colombo pitch ahead of India vs Sri Lankas second Test. Watch exclusive visuals from Colombo as Team India assesses the conditions.

The BPL began in 2012 and is Bangladeshs biggest domestic cricket tournament. However, it has struggled to match the success of other franchise leagues such as IPL.