The Times of India

Rishabh Pant went for a pull shot but could only glove the ball. He immediately appeared to be in discomfort and held his wrist. The physio quickly came onto the field and applied an ice pack to Pant's wrist to prevent swelling. After a lengthy stoppage, tape was briefly applied to the wrist before being removed. The umpire also checked on Pant before the India batter eventually walked off the field retired hurt.

Former India leg-spinner Karn Sharma has retired from all forms of cricket at 38 after a career spanning more than two decades. He played one Test, two ODIs and one T20I for India, along with 97 First-Class matches and over 90 IPL games. A four-time IPL champion, Sharma said he is proud of his journey and hopes to give back to cricket.

Bangladesh's recent loss to Australia in the second Test has paved the way for India's ambition for the World Test Championship final. With a win against Sri Lanka, India can now surpass Bangladesh in the rankings. Australia's triumph solidifies their top-tier position, while Bangladesh proudly holds a historic No. 6 ranking. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto advocates for increased match frequency in Australia for his team.

Shubman Gill marked a remarkable achievement by crossing the 3,000 Test run milestone, becoming the fourth-youngest Indian cricketer to do so. This significant moment took place on the inaugural day of the second Test, as he eclipsed the record previously held by former skipper Kapil Dev. The milestone was particularly notable, considering it followed a gradual and measured start to his innings.

The Mechanical Turk first appeared in 1770 as a chess-playing machine that astonished audiences across Europe and the Americas. It played Benjamin Franklin and Napoleon Bonaparte, but the secret was a skilled chess player hidden inside its cabinet. Despite widespread suspicion, the illusion endured for decades. Its story offers a striking reminder that the impression of an autonomous mind can hide the reality behind it.

Emotions ran high as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando clashed following the dismissal of the Indian opener. Fernando's exuberant celebration sparked a fiery exchange, necessitating the intervention of the Sri Lankan captain to defuse the situation. By the end of the morning session, India found themselves at 88/2 after winning the toss, maintaining a lead of 1-0 in the two-match Test series following their previous win.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Duleep Trophy campaign began with a disappointing dismissal for just eight runs. He edged a delivery from Bishworjit Konthoujam to gully after a brief aggressive start. The young batter is yet to establish himself in first-class cricket for Bihar. East Zone, led by Ishan Kishan, also features Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar. Sooryavanshi's inclusion as vice-captain drew considerable attention to his red-ball challenge.

Mitchell Starc's extraordinary performance saw him take ten wickets, leading Australia to an emphatic innings win over Bangladesh. Securing victory by an innings and fifty-one runs in the second Test, Australia equalized the two-match series. Starcs final statistics read ten wickets for fifty-one runs, while Bangladesh struggled significantly, being dismissed for sixty-four and ninety-five across their two innings.

Ravindra Jadeja reached a remarkable milestone on Sunday by playing his 50th World Test Championship match, becoming the first Indian cricketer to achieve this feat. In the Colombo Test, India announced a change in their lineup, with Saransh Jain receiving his debut cap from Jadeja. The Indian team won the toss and opted to bat first, setting the stage for an exciting match.

After battling cancer for over a decade, Subodh Jain finally watched his son Saransh make his India debut in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. From wanting to quit cricket to becoming a domestic stalwart, Saransh's journey has been shaped by his father's resilience, Chandrakant Pandit's belief and years of perseverance.

Saransh Jain has stepped onto the field, marking his Test debut for India in the second match against Sri Lanka. With Kuldeep Yadav sidelined by a viral infection, the captain, Shubman Gill, opted to bat first after winning the toss on a favourable pitch. Following a commanding win in the opener, India seek to build on their 1-0 series lead, while also addressing areas for growth in their performance.

Portugal secured a cricket victory over Spain, avenging their football World Cup defeat. The Portuguese team won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier C. This triumph keeps Portugal's dream of reaching the 2028 T20 World Cup alive. Spain's chase faltered after Portugal posted a competitive total of 160 runs. Portugal's bowlers delivered a strong performance to secure the 57-run win.

Shoriful Islam achieved a historic seven-wicket haul against Australia in the second Test. His exceptional bowling figures of 7/48 marked a significant achievement for Bangladesh cricket. Australia secured a first-innings lead of 146 runs after being bowled out for 210. Earlier, Mitchell Starc's six-wicket haul had restricted Bangladesh to just 64 runs. Bangladesh face a challenging task to avoid defeat.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reached an incredible milestone in football by scoring in twenty-five consecutive league seasons. This unprecedented achievement highlights his enduring talent, having maintained an unbroken scoring streak that dates back to the 2002-03 season. With a career total of nine hundred seventy-seven goals, he remains focused on reaching the remarkable one thousand goal mark in his illustrious career.

A packed Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium created an unforgettable atmosphere as Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand battled China's top seeds in the BWF World Championships semi-finals. Chants, dhols and unwavering support drove the Indian pair throughout their 64-minute contest. Though the eventual bronze medallists fell short, Delhi's passionate crowd emerged as one of the tournament's defining stories.

Gautam Gambhir shares an unconventional idea for the future of Test cricket and explains how the format could remain relevant in the modern game.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reflect on their World Championships loss, the importance of patience, lessons from the campaign and their focus on the Asian Games.

Gautam Gambhir opens up ahead of the 2nd Test on Kuldeep Yadav, Indias five-bowler strategy, young players, Test match wickets and the teams approach to winning in Colombo.

The BJP is preparing a dedicated Gen Z outreach programme as India's young voters become a major political force. A team led by Nitin Nabin, Smriti Irani and Vinod Tawde will focus on engaging young Indians and understanding their aspirations and concerns. The move comes as Rahul Gandhi prepares for his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme in Pune, focusing on paper leaks, exam irregularities and education fees. The BJP has attacked the event as 'Paise Ki Goonj', while Congress has rejected the allegat