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'The King': Riyan Parag hails Virat Kohli as his inspiration; all-rounder reveals why

Riyan Parag, the emerging Indian all-rounder, considers Virat Kohli his cricketing inspiration, fondly calling him "The king who gave me my India cap." Kohli presented Parag with his ODI cap in August 2024, acknowledging his potential as a match-winner. Despite a modest debut, Parag's IPL performances and Kohli's encouragement have fueled his international aspirations.

IND vs ENG Test: 'Bowling has to be perfect' - Mohammad Azharuddin urges Team India to reduce Jasprit Bumrah dependency

Mohammad Azharuddin has cautioned India against over-relying on Jasprit Bumrah and suggested including Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against England. He emphasised the need for a more varied bowling attack to support Bumrah. Azharuddin defended Shubman Gill's captaincy, urging patience and support for the new captain despite the team's batting collapse and defeat in the first Test.

'Found friends on foreign soil': Nostalgic reunion lights up Team India nets in Birmingham - Watch

During preparations for the second Test against England, the Indian cricket team enjoyed a heartwarming reunion at Edgbaston as familiar faces from home joined their net practice. Current and former teammates reminisced about their shared journey, strengthening bonds. Jasprit Bumrah's return to the nets raised hopes, while the team focused on improving lower-order batting.

Jurgen Klopp hammers FIFA for ‘the worst idea ever in football’, doesn't hold back against revamped Club World Cup

Jurgen Klopp continued to lambast football's governing bodies for not considering the health and safety of players, as the fixture list continues to balloon. | Football News

Brewers look for sweep, fifth straight victory in finale vs. Rockies

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Shubman Gill texted me: How Harpreet Brar joined India nets in Birmingham

Harpreet Brar joined India's nets in Birmingham after a personal invite from skipper Shubman Gill, sparking fresh buzz around spin tactics and bowling combinations ahead of the second Test against England at Edgbaston.

US not right place for Club World Cup: Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on match stoppage

Enzo Maresca was left fuming at the fact that Chelsea's game against Benfica in the Club World Cup was halted for almost two hours due to weather conditions in Charlotte. Maresca claimed that the US may not be the right place to host the tournament.

Wimbledon looms for Novak Djokovic: Final shot at glory or end of an era?

Wimbledon 2025: Former World No.1 Novak Djokovic has had his fair share of struggles this year, but the Serb has plenty to look forward to when he begins his campaign in the grass-court major.

Give Shubman Gill a fair chance: Mohammed Azharuddin slams India captain critics

Mohammed Azharuddin has jumped to the defence of Shubman Gill ,saying that the Indian Test team captain should be given a fair chance. Gill's captaincy has been criticised after India's loss in the Headingley Test.

Ayush Shetty wins US Open; India relegated from FIH Pro League (W); India (W) beat Timor Leste in football:, June 29

Here are all the updates from Indian sports on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Chelsea's Maresca slams 'joke' Club World Cup weather delays

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca questioned the choice of the U.S. as host of the Club World Cup and branded the two-hour weather delay in his team's win over Benfica as "a joke."

Ilia Topuria KO's Charles Oliveira for vacant title at UFC 317

Ilia Topuria needed just one round to finish Charles Oliveira, knocking him out cold to capture the vacant lightweight title in the UFC 317 main event.

Austrian GP: Max Verstappen taken out by Kimi Antonelli on first lap

Max Verstappen was taken out of Red Bull's home race at the Austrian Grand Prix after Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli crashed into his car on the opening lap.

IND vs ENG: 'No brainer for India' — Michael Clarke’s clear message to Gautam Gambhir before Edgbaston

Following India's defeat in the first Test against England, former Australia captain Michael Clarke advocates for Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in the second Test at Edgbaston. Clarke emphasizes Kuldeep's wicket-taking ability, suggesting India prioritizes bowlers who can secure 20 wickets. Echoing this sentiment, former England batter Nick Knight believes Kuldeep's variations could challenge England's aggressive batting.

Wimbledon 2025 Live Streaming: Where and How to Watch in India & US Online?

Wimbledon 2025 is set to commence on June 30th, with the finals scheduled for July 13th. The champions will receive a record $4.07 million prize. Indian viewers can catch the action on Star Sports and JioHotstar, while US fans can tune into ESPN and the Tennis Channel. This year, electronic line-calling replaces line judges, aligning Wimbledon with other major tournaments.

'Heart in my mouth': Rohit Sharma on Suryakumar Yadav's jaw-dropping catch in Barbados

Rohit Sharma reflects on India's T20 World Cup victory, highlighting Suryakumar Yadav's crucial catch of David Miller as the turning point. He also reveals convincing Rahul Dravid to extend his coaching stint for one last shot at glory.

Carlos Alcaraz targets rare Wimbledon three-peat: Really want to win the title

Wimbledon 2025: 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz is looking to become only the fourth man to complete a three-peat in the grass-court major after Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Let Shubman Gill captain for 3 years, even if we lose in England: Ravi Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has urged the team management to retain Shubman Gill as the captain of the Test team for three years, irrespective of what happens in the ongoing series against England.

India pacer Khaleel Ahmed set to make county debut, signs deal with Essex

India seamer Khaleel Ahmed is all set to make his debut in county cricket as he's signed a deal with Essex. Ahmed has scalped 56 wickets in first class cricket from 20 matches.

Wimbledon 2025 preview: Who are the favourites and what's new this year?

Wimbledon 2025 Preview: The prestigious grass-court Grand Slam runs from June 30 to July 13. Carlos Alcaraz enters the tournament fresh off his French Open triumph, aiming for a third consecutive Wimbledon title. On the women's side, the singles field remains wide open, continuing the recent trend of unpredictability.