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Google CEO Sundar Pichai turns into cricket commentator during the final Ind vs Eng Test, shares childhood cricket memories
Google CEO Sundar Pichai surprised cricket enthusiasts by joining Harsha Bhogle in the commentary box during the India-England Test match. He shared his childhood cricket memories, revealing his admiration for legends like Gavaskar and Tendulkar. Pichai praised the series' competitiveness and predicted India would level it, impressing with his insightful commentary and down-to-earth demeanor.

MS Dhoni opens up about CSK's future, says 'we need to try to fix some loopholes'
MS Dhoni addressed Chennai Super Kings' batting concerns after two subpar seasons, expressing confidence in a revitalized batting order with Ruturaj Gaikwad's return from injury. He acknowledged shortcomings and emphasized the importance of identifying and addressing them in the upcoming mini-auction to strengthen the team. Dhoni also expressed gratitude to CSK fans for their unwavering support.

India Test skipper Shubman Gill completes 6000 international runs in his career
Shubman Gill crossed the 6000-run milestone in international cricket during the fifth Test match against England. While he managed to score just 11 runs in the second innings at The Oval, his overall career now has an impressive tally of 18 centuries and 25 half-centuries.

Indian football's forever mess: ISL crisis risks shattering sport's big dreams
Indian football faces an uncertain future as negotiations between the AIFF and FSDL stall over the master rights agreement for the ISL. With Supreme Court delaying a verdict on AIFF's new constitution and clubs struggling with financial losses and player quality, the league's future hangs in the balance.

India's second FIFA Talent Academy, first for girls, launched in Hyderabad
Hyderabad is now the official site of India's first-ever FIFA Talent Academy for girls. This initiative, established through a collaboration between the All India Football Federation and the Telangana government, is a major step in FIFA's Talent Development Scheme.

Lionel Messi exits Inter Miami match with apparent hamstring injury
Lionel Messi suffered an apparent hamstring injury early in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, exiting in the 11th minute. After appearing to be tripped, Messi received treatment on his right thigh before being replaced.

Yashasvi Jaiswal century gives India good chance of tying test series with England
Yashasvi Jaiswal's century propelled India to a commanding position on Day 3 of the fifth Test against England at the Oval. Jaiswal's knock, along with contributions from Akash Deep, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar, helped India set England a target of 374. England reached stumps at 50-1 after losing Zak Crawley to a Mohammed Siraj yorker.

Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson arrested for incident at Washington airport involving boyfriend
Sha'Carri Richardson, the reigning world 100-meter champion, faced arrest last weekend. The charge relates to an alleged assault on her boyfriend at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Richardson was charged with fourth-degree domestic violence. Despite this, she participated in the U.S. track and field championships. The incident involved a physical altercation. Christian Coleman, the boyfriend, declined to press charges.

Some Kenyan runners see doping as a path to glory, and to basic sustenance
Iten in Kenya, is famous for producing top runners. But it faces a big doping problem. Many athletes use drugs to win races and earn money. Poverty and the chance to get rich drive this. Officials are trying to stop doping. But it is hard because some people take bribes. Runners risk their health for success.

Ajay Singh resigns as BFI Interim Committee chief; World Boxing President to attend elections as observer
Ajay Singh resigned as Interim Committee Chairman to run in the Boxing Federation of India elections. World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst will observe the elections. Fairuz Mohammed, President of Singapore Boxing, has been appointed as the new Interim Committee Chair. Boris van der Vorst and Mike McAtee will be present as observers for the BFI elections.
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Messi's India tour: Opening leg in Kolkata; Delhi, Mumbai Ahmedabad ready to welcome the icon
Lionel Messi is expected to visit Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Kolkata will be his first stop. A 70-foot statue of Messi will be unveiled in Kolkata. He will participate in the GOAT Cup with Sourav Ganguly and other celebrities at Eden Gardens. Messi will also attend events in Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

From underdog to the top: How Khalid Jamil became the first Indian in 13 years to coach the national football team
Khalid Jamil has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's national team, marking the first time in over a decade that an Indian has held the position. The AIFF's decision reflects a shift towards homegrown coaching after unsuccessful foreign hires.

Lakshya Sen, Tharun Mannepalli in semifinal of Macau Open Super 300
Lakshya Sen and Tharun Mannepalli secured their spots in the Macau Open Super 300 badminton tournament's semi-finals after overcoming tough opponents. Mannepalli, displaying impressive form, defeated China's Hu Zhe, while Sen battled to victory against Xuan Chen Zhu. Mannepalli will face Justin Hoh, and Sen is set to clash with Alwi Farhan in the semi-finals.

IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 3 weather and pitch report: Will rain play spoilsport again at The Oval?
India Vs England 5th Test Day 3 pitch report and weather forecast update: The India versus England final Test is finely poised after two exciting days at The Oval. Rain impacted the first two days. England scored 247, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj took four wickets each. India were dismissed for 224, Gus Atkinson took five wickets. England ended the day at 75/2, leading by 52 runs.

Chess: Magnus Carlsen claims first Esports World Cup title
Magnus Carlsen emerged victorious at the inaugural Esports World Cup chess tournament in Riyadh, securing a $250,000 prize after defeating Alireza Firouzja. Carlsen's win propelled Team Liquid to the forefront of the overall championship. The tournament, boasting a $1.5 million prize pool, marked chess's inclusion in the esports arena following a pandemic-driven resurgence.

Bumrah released from squad: Will he play Asia Cup or next lot of Tests in India?
After an impressive performance in the Test series against England, Jasprit Bumrah has been released from the squad. Indian cricket stakeholders are now contemplating his next international appearance.