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'Out’ with the old: Wimbledon embraces Electronic Line Calling, retires line judges after 148 years

Wimbledon 2025 marks the end of an era as line judges are permanently replaced by Electronic Line Calling (ELC), joining the US and Australian Opens. Once a signature sight with their sharp attire and stoic presence, line judges will now serve as “match assistants” and a shortened bunch will be on standby should the technology hit a snag.

IND vs ENG Test: ‘Chosen twice’ – Rishabh Pant shares emotional message on India’s T20 World Cup win anniversary

Rishabh Pant reflected on his journey, a year after India's T20 World Cup victory, acknowledging his second chance at life following a severe accident. Despite a duck in the final against South Africa, Pant's strategic pause in play, feigning knee pain, disrupted South Africa's momentum, a move Rohit Sharma initially believed was genuine concern for Pant's well-being.

'Ek hi format se liya h bas': Ravindra Jadeja’s perfect reply as teammates tease him at WC anniversary party - Watch

Team India celebrated the one-year anniversary of their 2024 T20 World Cup victory in Birmingham, taking a break from Test match preparations. A video shared by the BCCI captured the team cutting a cake and reminiscing about their unbeaten run to the title. The players, including Bumrah, Pant and Jadeja, shared light-hearted moments and laughter, celebrating the unforgettable triumph.

FIFA Club World Cup: PSG thrash Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0, set up clash with Bayern Munich in quarters

Paris Saint-Germain dominated Inter Miami 4-0 in the Club World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals. Despite Lionel Messi's presence and the support of a large crowd, Miami's aging stars couldn't match PSG's strength. Joao Neves scored twice, while an own goal and Achraf Hakimi's strike sealed Miami's fate. Messi's frustration was evident, though he showed determination in the second half.

Wimbledon 2025: All England club introduces 10-minute cooling breaks with mercury soaring to 147-year high on Day 1

Wimbledon is bracing for its hottest opening day in 147 years, with temperatures expected to soar to 36 degrees Celsius. The All England Club has announced measures to combat the heat, including more water stations and real-time weather alerts. A heat rule, allowing a 10-minute break when temperatures exceed 30.

‘From earning Rs 600 per day to Team India’: The architect Varun Chakaravarthy, who designed his dream

Varun Chakaravarthy, the Indian cricketer, revealed his diverse career path before cricket success, including architecture, music, and filmmaking. He transitioned from an assistant architect earning ₹14,000 to ₹18,000 monthly to exploring music and facing entrepreneurial challenges.

Wimbledon Day 1, Schedule and Live Streaming: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Paolini in action

Wimbledon 2025 Day 1: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and Jasmine Paolini are amongst the top names to be in action in their respective first round matches of the grass court major.

A Bumrah surprise? AB de Villiers offers optimistic take on ENG vs IND Test series

England vs India: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said India should have managed Jasprit Bumrah's workload better and had him ready to play all five Tests in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

Norris Victorious in Austria After Thrilling Duel with Piastri; Title Race Tightens as Verstappen Falters

Lando Norris claimed a crucial victory at the Austrian Grand Prix after overcoming teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri in a thrilling on-track duel.

Viral video: 'I stay serious so that others can ...' - Gautam Gambhir on The Kapil Sharma Show

Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, has finally revealed the reason behind his serious demeanour. On The Kapil Sharma Show, Gambhir explained that he remains serious so others can smile, emphasising his focus and commitment to results. He also addressed his on-field confrontations, stating they are always for the country, not himself.

Shocking! Carlos Sainz’s F1 car catches fire at Austrian GP — Watch video

The Austrian Grand Prix faced a delayed start due to Carlos Sainz's car malfunction, leading to his eventual retirement. Lando Norris triumphed after a fierce battle with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, who finished second. A first-lap collision forced Max Verstappen's retirement, shaking up the championship standings, with Piastri now leading Norris.

IND vs ENG: 'It doesn't get bigger than this!' - AB de Villiers questions Jasprit Bumrah's Test workload plan

AB de Villiers has expressed his surprise at reports suggesting Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for some of the ongoing Test series against England. De Villiers questioned the decision, drawing parallels to how South Africa managed Dale Steyn's workload, prioritising his availability for crucial Test matches.

MLC 2025: Unmukt Chand is Los Angeles Knight Riders' lone bright spot, but will USA Cricket notice?

After struggling in the first two Major League Cricket (MLC) seasons, Unmukt Chand has finally found his feet in the US, where he moved to live his ultimate dream: “to play for the US national team.” The right-handed batter has scored 243 runs in seven innings and is sixth on the list of top run-getters in the ongoing MLC 2025.

'Still a work in progress': Smriti Mandhana reflects on maiden T20I hundred, eyes more big scores

Smriti Mandhana celebrated her maiden T20I century, a remarkable 112, while captaining India against England at Trent Bridge, securing a 97-run victory. She acknowledged the format's challenges for her natural game and her ongoing efforts to enhance power-hitting. Mandhana also expressed confidence in fellow opener Shafali Verma's potential for a significant innings soon.

Watch: Out or Not Out? No snicko to confirm; Lhuan-dre Pretorius makes it count with record-breaking knock

Lhuan-dre Pretorius etched his name in South African cricket history by becoming the youngest to score a Test century, surpassing Graeme Pollock's record. His remarkable debut innings of 153 against Zimbabwe featured resilience after a controversial not-out decision and a shaky team start.

IND vs ENG: 'Not proactive' - Shubman Gill's captaincy lambasted by former England cricketer

Shubman Gill's captaincy is under scrutiny following India's dramatic Test defeat in Leeds, despite dominating earlier phases of the match. Critics like David Lloyd point to tactical inexperience, while Alastair Cook urges patience, drawing parallels with Ben Stokes' initial leadership challenges.

Chess | R Praggnanandhaa breaks silence on Magnus Carlsen's table slam after D Gukesh loss: 'Is it a good thing? Maybe not'

After Magnus Carlsen’s table-slam went viral following a loss to D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa called it an instinctive reaction — not ideal, but good for chess visibility. While praising Carlsen as the best, Praggnanandhaa reflected on his own breakthrough year, having won three major titles and rising to World No. 4 as he eyes a Candidates spot.

USA Cricket board faces ICC pressure amid looming suspension threat

Despite repeated warnings to fix governance issues, little or no progress has been made; Governing body expects USAC directors to resign ahead of annual conference or face sanctions

Drama! FIDE slams Vladimir Kramnik's defamation lawsuit against David Navara: 'Brings a lot of harm to chess community'

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has intervened in the dispute between Vladimir Kramnik and David Navara. FIDE expresses concern over the impact of Kramnik's accusations. It supports Navara and asks Kramnik to withdraw his defamation lawsuit. Levon Aronian has also appealed to Kramnik for reconciliation. FIDE emphasizes fairness and unity within the chess community.

Record! Keshav Maharaj becomes first South African spinner to reach massive milestone

Keshav Maharaj achieved a significant milestone, becoming South Africa's highest wicket-taking spinner in Test cricket during the ongoing match against Zimbabwe. He surpassed legends like Paul Adams and Hugh Tayfield, and breached the 200-wicket mark.