SPORTS

West Indies stunned India with a 24-run victory in the 4th T20I in Hyderabad, powered by Shai Hope's unbeaten 102, setting up a high-stakes series decider in Bengaluru.

Cristiano Ronaldo honored his longtime rival Lionel Messi with a heartfelt message after Messi’s final international match for Argentina, praising the 39-year-old’s legendary career.

India’s men’s hockey team clinched a dramatic 4-3 win over Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 semifinal at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, sealing a spot in the gold medal match and extending their unbeaten run against the arch-rivals to over a decade.

Bangladesh Women progressed to the semi-finals of the Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament after their quarter-final against China was abandoned due to a wet outfield at Kōrogi Sports Park in Japan.

East Zone secured their third Duleep Trophy title after drawing against South Zone in the 2026-27 final in Chennai, with a commanding 584-run lead at stumps and standout performances from Ishan Kishan, Mohammad Shami, and Mukesh Kumar.

Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football at age 39 after Argentina’s World Cup final loss to Spain. The Argentine Football Association has mandated a unique tribute: all matches across men’s and women’s football will pause at the 10th minute for a minute of applause honoring Messi’s extraordinary national team career.

Sonal Dinusha notched his fourth consecutive half-century, anchoring Sri Lanka’s resistance on a rain-hit third day of the 2nd Test in Colombo. India set a daunting 370+ target and are eyeing a crucial WTC leap, but rain could disrupt their plans.

England seized control of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, with Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue taking five wickets each to leave the visitors reeling at 164-8 after a rain-delayed day.

Bangladesh ended day one of the first Test in Darwin on top, reaching 96 for 1 after bowling Australia out for just 198, with Hasan Mahmud starring with a six-wicket haul.

India’s medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 soared to 15 after a standout Day 7, featuring new silvers in athletics and weightlifting, a record gold in para athletics, and boxing history with 10 guaranteed medals.