India's Rishabh Pant was taken to a hospital in Manchester after a painful injury on Day 1 of the 4th Test against England. A yorker from Chris Woakes struck his right toe, causing bleeding and swelling. Pant, in visible pain, could not stand and was taken off the field in an ambulance. He had scored 37 runs before the injury. The BCCI confirmed scans are underway and the medical team is monitoring him. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill are concerned. If ruled out, it will be a big blow for India, already trailing 1-2 in the series. (PC: PTI)

India ended Day 1 of the 4th Test against England at 264/4 in Manchester. The day was strong for India but ended with a big setback. Rishabh Pant got badly hurt after a ball hit his right foot during a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes. His toe started bleeding, and he had to leave the field in an ambulance. Ravindra Jadeja replaced him. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 58, and Sai Sudharsan made 61. KL Rahul added 46. At stumps, Jadeja and Shardul Thakur were both on 19. Ben Stokes was England’s best bowler, taking 2 wickets for 47 runs. (PC: NDTV)

The Delhi government has revamped its Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana, offering ₹7 crore for Olympic and Paralympic gold medallists, ₹5 crore for silver, and ₹3 crore for bronze. Gold and silver winners will also receive Group A jobs in the government, while bronze medallists get Group B posts. The initiative aims to retain sporting talent in Delhi and promote excellence. Additional incentives include ₹5 lakh for national-level athletes, ₹11 lakh for National Games medallists, and ₹20 lakh annual support for elite performers. The scheme also enhances training and infrastructure for long-term athlete development in the capital.

KL Rahul equalled Sunil Gavaskar’s record of scoring 1000+ runs as an Indian opener in overseas Tests as India reached 78/0 at lunch on Day 1 of the 4th Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. Rahul remained unbeaten on 40 alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 36, after England opted to bowl first. The opening pair saw off the new ball comfortably in a solid first session, giving India the upper hand. With the five-match series level at 1-1, the visitors made the most of a good batting pitch, aiming to build a strong first-innings total. (PC: NDTV)

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bowl in the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester. India handed a debut to CSK pacer Anshul Kamboj, filling in for injured Nitish Kumar Reddy. With the series standing at 2-1 in England's favour, Shubman Gill's side must win to stay in contention. Rain delayed the start slightly, but the match resumed under overcast conditions. “We’re excited to see what Kamboj brings,” said coach Rahul Dravid. England eyes a series win; India looks to bounce back strongly. (PC: NDTV)

India begin the 4th Test against England at Manchester on July 23, aiming to avenge their narrow Lord’s loss. Skipper Shubman Gill, upset over England’s time-wasting tactics, said, “They came 90 seconds late with only seven minutes left.” India face an injury crisis with Akash Deep, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Arshdeep Singh unavailable. Debutant Anshul Kamboj is expected to replace them, while Rishabh Pant returns to strengthen the batting. England bring back Liam Dawson after 8 years. Rain is forecast across the match days, but tensions are high, with both teams expected to bring fire to a potentially decisive showdown. (PC: India Today)

India secured the 7th rank globally at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2025 held in Australia, matching its best-ever positions from 1998 and 2001. The six-member Indian team achieved its highest-ever team score of 193/252, winning three gold medals (Kanav Talwar, Aarav Gupta, Adhitya Mangudy), two silver (Abel George Mathew, Aadish Jain), and one bronze (Archit Manas). Competing among 630 students from 110 countries, this marks India’s strongest performance in its 35-year IMO history, continuing its streak of excellence with 12 golds earned between 2019 and 2025. (PC: India Today)

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh revisited the infamous 2008 IPL “slap‑gate” and shared that one moment continues to haunt him. In a heartfelt chat, he revealed how S Sreesanth’s daughter confronted him, saying, “You hit my father,” leaving him “heartbroken” and “on the verge of tears” . Despite offering 200 apologies over the years, Harbhajan admitted that he still felt remorse when the child refused to speak to him. He hopes she someday sees his true character and forgives him, striving to erase that regret from his legacy. (PC: X)  

Indian badminton players at the World University Games have alleged threats from officials after exposing gross mismanagement. Despite winning bronze in the mixed team event, six of the 12-member squad were barred from competing due to administrative errors. Players claimed they were warned their careers would be ruined upon return. Lack of training courts, shuttles, and no physiotherapist further highlighted poor planning. Injuries have now affected India’s chances in upcoming events. The controversy raises serious questions over athlete welfare and accountability within India’s sports administration, as young athletes call for reforms to prevent such future negligence. (PC: India Today)

Ignored India cricketer Sarfaraz Khan stunned fans by revealing he lost 17 kg in just over 2 months through strict diet control. His father Naushad Khan said Sarfaraz gave up rice, roti, sugar, and junk food, relying on green coffee, vegetables, grilled chicken, and eggs for his transformation. Despite scoring runs for India A in England, Sarfaraz was left out of the senior squad. His weight loss journey reflects his determination to improve fitness amid criticism. “We eat vegetables, green tea, green coffee, no rice or sugar,” Naushad said. Sarfaraz made his Test debut in February 2024. (PC: NDTV)