Morning lads! Ready to dive into the world of sports? A historical weekend following another iconic week of sports, from Tennis to Cricket, we are living in the month of greatness, and there is a lot more to come.
SPORTS FLASH
It’s Time To Celebrate Women: A Historic Test Win For India
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When the Indian Men’s cricket team was being humiliated in Southampton, at the same time, just 80 kilometers away, the Indian Women’s cricket team was creating history at Lord’s in London.
Indian team was fortunate to get the chance to feature in the first-ever Test match at one of the most iconic venues in the sport, Lord's, but it was their excellence that enabled them to register a thumping win of 270 runs against hosts England.
This landmark game created iconic moments for Indian Cricket, including Kranti Gaud becoming the first woman to feature on the Lord’s famous honours board after she took a fifer in the second innings and just after her, Wicket-keeper batter Yastika Bhatia became the first batter to score a century in this special Test match. Read more
QUICK LOOK
Sinner Successfully Defended His Wimbledon Title
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India’s humiliation. Another T20I series, another clean sweep, a pure failure of management by the Indian side. India seemed clueless and lost the final game by 6 runs. Read More
Sinnerrrrrr! J. Sinner clinches the Wimbledon title, defeating Zverev by 3-1. Sinner knocked Djokovic out in the Semi-final by 3-0. Read More
Noskovaaaaa! Before Sinner Noskova lifted the Wimbledon trophy by defeating K. Munchova by 2-1. Get the scorecard
Finally! ECB sacked Brendon McCullum as England’s Test Head Coach but will remain in the white-ball set-up. Read More
Did you see that coming? 18 years of companionship come to an end after Chennai Super Kings’ head coach and former player Stephen Fleming decides to part ways with the team. Read More
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
Haaland, You Are A Champion!
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Norway looked ready to extend their fairytale when Andreas Schjelderup struck first in Miami. England refused to fold. Jude Bellingham levelled before halftime, then pounced again in extra time to seal a tense 2-1 comeback. Norway’s brave run ended, while England marched into a semifinal against Argentina with belief restored. Game Review
Argentina thought they had it early when Alexis Mac Allister headed home Lionel Messi’s cross. Switzerland fought back, but Breel Embolo’s red card changed the night. Extra time belonged to Argentina: Julián Álvarez struck from distance, Lautaro Martínez finished the job, and England now waits in the semifinals on Wednesday. Game Review
July 11th & 12th
SPN 2 - 1 BLG
NOR 1 - 2 ENG
ARG 3 - 1 SWT
FRANCHISE CRICKET
Shivamogga’s Maiden Maharaja Title
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Major Cricket league: Super Kings and Orcas failed to qualify for the playoffs. The first qualifier and eliminator will be played on July 16th. Get the scorecard
Maharaja Trophy KSCA: Shivamogga Yoddhas lifted their first title, defeating Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters by 4 wickets in a thrilling game. Get the scorecard
Pondicherry Premier League: Mahe Megalo destroyed White Town Giants and registered an easy win. Get the scorecard
GAMES TO WATCH
Matchups set to define the sporting week ahead
Game | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
Cricket Bilateral: India vs England 1st ODI | 14th July 2026, 3:30 PM IST | Birmingham |
Cricket Bilateral: India W vs England W Only Test | 10th-14th July 2026, 3:30 PM IST | London |
FIFA 2026: Semi-finals: France vs Spain | 15th July 2026, 12:30 AM IST | Dallas Stadium |
FIFA 2026: Semi-finals: Argentina vs England | 16th July 2026, 12:30 AM IST | Atlanta Stadium |
