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Olympic countdown: Mirabai's challenge - snatching the opportunity
As the sole Indian challenge in the event, Mirabai has a lot riding on her shoulders. Apart from lifting weights beyond her body weight, Mirabai is carrying the expectation of being a genuine medal contender. There will be a billion aspirations attached with Mirabai Chanu when she steps on the arena at the Tokyo International Forum to compete in the 49kg division on July 24.
1983 World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma no more
Former India batsman Yashpal Sharma, a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning side, passed away on Tuesday at his home in Noida. He was 66. Sharma suffered a heart attack after returning from morning walk and collapsed at around 7.30 am. The right-handed batsman, who was the backbone of India's middle-order in the 1983 World Cup
Chris Gayle hits half-century as West Indies win T20I series
West Indies have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The hosts had won the opening match by 18 runs and the second by 56 runs at the same venue. Chris Gayle slammed a 38-ball 67 as West Indies won the third T20 International against Australia by six wickets to secured their first series win in a multi-match bilateral series in any format against the visitors since March 1995 here on Tuesday.
Ashwin struggles, county Surrey can't resist laughter
The 34-year-old premier spinner, who was Player-of-the-Series with 32 wickets in the four home Tests against England in February-March, bagged just one wicket in 43 overs he bowled against Somerset in a County Championship match. English county Surrey may have hired Indian off-spinner R Ashwin for the County Championship match against Somerset, but their joy on seeing him struggle ahead of the five-Test series was quite evident on social media.
Big 3 of tennis dominate like no other
Since the start of the year 2017, Roger Federer has won three, Djokovic eight and Rafael Nadal six major titles. Austria’s Dominic Thiem is the only one who managed to sneak in among the top three, winning the US Open title in 2020. Dokovic has now joined Federer and Nadal as the men’s players with most Grand Slam singles titles. They all have 20 titles each.
Fans break into scuffle after Euro 2020 final
The riot police were also seen at Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square in London after football supporters were climbing over street lamps, over the roofs of buses and setting off fire in front of hundreds of fans following England's defeat. The chaotic scenes came after England lost the Euro 2020 final on penalties 2-3 to Italy, extending the wait for a major trophy after the 1966 World Cup.
Gareth Southgate takes full responsibility for England's Euro final loss
Having taken a second-minute lead courtesy of Luke Shaw, England were forced into extra time followed by a nervy penalty shootout as Leonardo Bonucci levelled on Sunday. England manager Gareth Southgate took the full blame for England's agonising loss in the Euro final against Italy, leaving the whole of England heartbroken.
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal lead tributes to Novak Djokovic after 20th Grand Slam win
By winning the title on Sunday after beating Italy's Matteo Berrettini, the Serb top seed joined Federer and Nadal, the other two members of the Big Three, as the players with the most number of Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era.Swiss ace Roger Federer, Spaniard Rafael Nadal and several present and former tennis greats hailed world No. 1 Novak Djokovic.
This incredible journey will not stop at 20 Grand Slams: Novak Djokovic
Djokovic defeated Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the final on Sunday to clinch his sixth Wimbledon title and 20th Grand Slam crown overall. By winning the title, the Serb joined Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the other two members of the Big Three, as the players with the most number of Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era.
Conway, Sophie named ICC Players of the Month
"Conway won the award ahead of team-mate Kyle Jamieson, who was the Player of the Match in the WTC (World Test Championship) final against India, with South Africa's Quinton de Kock the other nominee for his fine performances on their tour of the West Indies," said a statement from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
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