Indian shooters did not advance past the 10m air rifle mixed team qualifications at the Paris Olympics. Ramita and Arjun Babuta finished sixth, narrowly missing the medal cut-off, while Elavenil Valarivan and Sandeep Singh came twelfth. China, Korea, and Kazakhstan led the qualification round.

The San Francisco Unicorns secured a 10-run victory over the Texas Super Kings in a Challenger match, securing their place in the final of the 2024 Major League Cricket. The Unicorns, led by Finn Allen, set a total of 200 for 6 and contributed to the victory. The Super Kings, led by Faf du Plessis and Devon Conway, finished at 190 for 4.

Team India's new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, begins his tenure with a tour of Sri Lanka, replacing former coach Rahul Dravid. Dravid expressed his best wishes and shared his experiences with Gambhir in an emotional audio message. The series against Sri Lanka includes three T20Is and three ODIs, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain.

Texas Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis was blazing away in the Challenger of Major League Cricket against San Francisco Unicorns on Friday, but a moment of brilliance in the field from his counterpart Corey Anderson not just put an end to the knock but also turned out to be one of the outstanding moments of the league's 2024 season.

Ravi Shastri has backed newly-appointed T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav as Team India prepares for its tour of Sri Lanka. Shastri expressed confidence in Suryakumar's potential to excel as India's T20I captain and emphasized the importance of quickly understanding and managing India's diverse bowling options to ensure success in his new role.

PV Sindhu, seeded 10th, opens against World No. 111 Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq of Maldives in Group M which also has Kristin Kuuba (No. 74) of Estonia. Sindhus success over the years makes her the most followed, but if you are tracking Indian badminton, youll know that Indias biggest medal hope in badminton this time around is the crack World No. 1 combo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.

When shooter Abhinav Bindra broke Indias 28-year-old gold jinx in the Olympics in 2008, it became a moment to savour for every sports fan in the country. It was followed up by two more medals in London, but since then Indian shooters have drawn a blank. The disappointment of Rio and Tokyo has kept haunting us and if India are to come close to their tally of seven medals in the last Olympics, the shooters have to start firing on all cylinders in Paris.

Fresh from his match-winning exploits to help India win the T20 World Cup last month and a break from the tour of Zimbabwe after that, Hardik will be keen to return to the field in Sri Lanka. However, he won't be the vice-captain of the side, like he was during the T20 World Cup.

On Thursday, at the Stade de France, Argentinas Rugby 7s team the Pumas was roundly booed during the national anthem. It left Pumas captain Gaston Revol surprised. I wasnt ready or prepared for that reception, Revol revealed. The crowd at the Stade de France was venting their ire at the Pumas, but it was essentially directed at the Albiceleste the team of Messi, Angel di Maria and one Enzo Fernandez, current world champions after beating Mbappe and France a year and half ago. As of a fortnigh

It started from the Austerlitz bridge beside the Jardin des Plantes and made its way around the two islands in the centre of the city (the le Saint Louis and the le de la Cit) before passing under several bridges and gateways. Greece, the hosts of the first Olympic Games, started it off followed by the refugee team under International Olympic Committees (IOC) flag.

Indian cricket management under new head coach Gautam Gambhir is focusing on Shubman Gill as the potential captain for all formats. Gill has been elevated to vice-captaincy for both ODI and T20I teams, and is expected to act as deputy to Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh in September.

Former Sri Lanka batter Russel Arnold has praised Gautam Gambhir's appointment as Team India's head coach, predicting a fresh energy and preventance of complacency among players. Gambhir, who replaced Rahul Dravid, will make his debut in the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka, highlighting his managerial prowess and ability to achieve results.

Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav replied to Gautam Gambhir's statement about not fully utilizing his potential during their time at Kolkata Knight Riders. Suryakumar humorously suggested that his full potential could now be utilized. Gambhir regrets that team combinations did not allow Suryakumar to be placed at the No. 3 spot at KKR, a decision he now regrets.

The 33rd Olympic Games commenced with a captivating opening ceremony in Paris on Friday, transforming the city into an immense stage. The legendary Seine River became the course for the athletes' procession, highlighting France's rich cultural tapestry, revolutionary essence, exceptional artisanship, and architectural legacy.

Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya were spotted enjoying each other's company during Team India's training session in Kandy ahead of the first T20I match against Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place on Saturday.

With the Olympics going on, the India-Sri Lanka limited-overs series has hardly raised the fervour among fans. Sanath Jayasuriya, the interim head coach of Sri Lanka, however, believes the series holds massive importance for young players from both sides. The Lankan legend spoke to TOI on a number of topical subjects related to the two teams in this exclusive interview.

On the first day of the Paris Olympics, Saturday, rower Balraj Panwar and the shooters will lead off India's participation. Additionally, the Indian men's hockey team will begin their campaign against New Zealand. The day will also feature matches in badminton, tennis, and table tennis.

Suryakumar Yadav, who has recently been named as the captain of the Indian T20I team, made a statement on Friday. He emphasized that the team will maintain the aggressive style of play that was a signature of the previous captain, Rohit Sharma's tenure. India adopted a revolutionary attacking approach starting from the ODI World Cup held in their home country last year, under Rohit's leadership. This aggressive brand of cricket continued to be the team's hallmark even after the World Cup victory

Hardik Pandya's skill sets are equivalent to premier England all-rounder and captain Ben Stokes but the mercurial Indian needs to show more consistency, reckoned former New Zealand cricketer Scott Styris.

Manizha Talash, a 21-year-old Afghan break-dancer, embodies the spirit of human resilience that the Olympics celebrate. In 2021, she fled Afghanistan after the Taliban's takeover, crossing the border into Pakistan before finding refuge in Spain the following year. Despite the challenges she faced, Talash never gave up on her passion for break-dancing, which she discovered as a teenager in Kabul while scrolling through social media. Little did she know that this hobby, pursued in her troubled hom

Suryakumar Yadav, India's newly appointed T20 captain, expressed his determination to avoid the pitfalls of his previous domestic captaincy as he prepares to lead the team against Sri Lanka for the first time. The 33-year-old took over the reins from the beloved Rohit Sharma, who stepped down from the 20-over format following India's triumphant World Cup campaign in June. Despite competition from all-rounder Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar secured the captaincy role, with concerns over Pandya's recurr

Gautam Gambhir's key task as India head coach will be man-management and not coaching a bunch of talented players in their respective skills, said former player and ex-chief selector Sandeep Patil on Friday.

India cruised to a ten-wicket victory over Bangladesh, reaching the Asia Cup final. Renuka Singh's three wickets and Smriti Mandhana's fifty led to an easy chase of 81 runs. India now faces either Pakistan or Sri Lanka in the final.

Surfers participating in the Olympic Games will not be present at the opening ceremony in Paris on Friday as they are based in Tahiti. However, they may have an advantage over their counterparts in the French capital when it comes to their unique accommodations. The Paris Games will run from July 26 to August 11.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are determined to secure India's maiden badminton gold medal, while PV Sindhu aims to reinforce her position as one of the most outstanding sportspersons by clinching an unparalleled third consecutive Olympic medal as the Indian badminton contingent commences its journey at the Paris Games on Saturday.

Gambhir has big shoes to fill as coach. During the tenure of his predecessor, Rahul Dravid, the Indian team showcased remarkable consistency, reaching the finals of the latest editions of all three major ICC tournaments: the World Test Championship, ODI World Cup, and T20 World Cup. This sets a high benchmark for Gambhir as he takes on his new role.

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah stated that bowlers can be effective leaders due to their smart and resilient attributes. This comes amid the transition phase following Rohit Sharma's retirement from T20Is, with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya being considered potential successors. Bumrah was a part of discussions about the new captaincy, but was ultimately handed the role to Yadav.

In the Indian squad that won the T20 World Cup, Chahal was the fourth spinner chosen, following Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. However, he did not feature in any of the matches during India's run to the title.

Team India's new T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, is eager to take on the challenge of a three-match series against Sri Lanka. Yadav, who took over from retired skipper Rohit Sharma, has always enjoyed leadership and has learned from various captains throughout his career. He expressed his enjoyment in being a leader and the responsibility of learning from different captains.

Washington Freedom secured a spot in the 2024 Major League Cricket final with a commanding seven-wicket victory over the San Francisco Unicorns in the Qualifier. Ravindra led the bowling attack, restricting the Unicorns to 145. Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell contributed to the victory, with Head and Maxwell putting on an unbeaten 85-run partnership for the fourth wicket in just 6.4 overs.

Word champion Nikhat's potential second-round opponent is China's Wu Yu, the defending Asian Games champion and top seed in the 50kg division. Lovlina may possibly have a quarterfinal against China's Li Qian, who defeated her in the Asian Games women's 75 kg final last year.

Indian cricket is set to start a new era under head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav in a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Gambhir, who took over from Rahul Dravid after India's successful T20 World Cup campaign, has made significant changes to the team, including appointing Yadav as the T20I captain.

The journey from Belleville to Porte de Maillot for Paris 2024 was uneventful, lacking excitement before the opening ceremony. Security measures have angered locals. For the first time, athletes will arrive on boats along the Seine, with artistic director Thomas Jolly overseeing the unique event. This marks Paris's first Olympics in 100 years.

Doeschate, who previously worked alongside Gambhir as part of the coaching staff at Kolkata Knight Riders during the Indian Premier League earlier this year, has also played under Gambhir's leadership for the Kolkata franchise. In another significant move, Abhishek Nayar, who was also a member of the coaching team at KKR, has been appointed as an assistant coach.

PV Sindhu feels optimistic about her third Olympics in Paris. After securing silver and bronze in previous Games, shes eager to achieve a hat-trick. Confident in her preparation, especially for a tough pre-quarterfinals, she reflected on her journey from Rio to now, emphasizing improvements in strategy and relaxation during training.

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra, Tokyo Olympics gold medalist, focused on defending his title in Paris. His success in events like the Diamond League and World Championships highlighted his dedication. Chopra's achievements inspired Indian athletics, making him the country's brightest medal prospect in Paris, embodying the dreams of millions.

The meteorological department has cautioned that there is a possibility of rainfall in the Paris area during the evening hours. However, the forecast indicates an improvement in weather conditions as the day advances. The warning, issued on Thursday, suggests that the showers might return to coincide with the timing of the opening ceremony in the evening.

The 38-year-old Nadal, who has claimed an impressive 14 French Open titles in his 22 Grand Slam triumphs, is scheduled to participate in both the singles and doubles events at Roland Garros. In the doubles competition, he is partnered with Carlos Alcaraz.

India aims to surpass its seven-medal haul from Tokyo 2020 at Paris 2024. With a 117-athlete contingent, key medal prospects include Neeraj Chopra, Nikhat Zareen, and PV Sindhu. The team has strong chances in athletics, boxing, badminton, wrestling, shooting, archery, and hockey, bringing fresh hope for breaking previous Olympic records.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board for its frequent leadership and structure changes, arguing they negatively impact the team's performance. He suggests a collaborative approach involving senior board members and experienced players to develop a long-term strategy and new systems to ensure growth and consistency in Pakistan cricket.

Jasprit Bumrah discussed the challenges faced by Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya during the 2024 IPL season. Pandya, who took over from Rohit Sharma, faced intense scrutiny and frequent booing from fans, particularly at Wankhede Stadium. The team's poor performance, finishing last in the IPL standings with only four wins in 14 matches, further exacerbated the situation.

Former India cricketer Pragyan Ojha has announced a new era under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, who took over after India's T20 World Cup victory under Rahul Dravid. Gambhir is set to embark on his first tour and has already made significant changes, such as appointing Suryakumar Yadav as the T20I captain.