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Chopra set the tone early, launching the spear 88.16m on his first attempt, immediately taking the lead. Germany's Julian Weber came close with a best of 87.88m but fell short. Brazil's Mauricio Luiz da Silva secured third place with a throw of 86.62m.

England bowling coach Tim Southee praised the depth and quality of the Indian Test side after a commanding performance by the visitors on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley. India ended the day at a formidable 359/3, thanks to standout performances from captain Shubman Gill, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, and vice-captain Rishabh Pant. 'I think the class of Indian side, no matter how many games they have played, is always going to be pretty good. They're certainly talented cricketers,' Southee said.

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal expressed his admiration for newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill following their crucial 129-run partnership on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley. Jaiswal, who smashed a fluent 101 off 159 balls, lauded Gill's calmness and composure at the crease, describing their time together in the middle as 'amazing.'

A talented, but inexperienced Indian team led by Gill was not only battling England, but also the scrutiny of the public back home, still not over the retirements of their favourite heroes. 'This time, we will lose 5-0', 'Gill has not touched 40 runs outside Asia, yet he is the captain', 'No Tests without Rohit, Virat', 'Joe Root will outscore everyone', such were the sentiments of a considerable crowd of cynics on social media as the tour drew closer. But with centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Gill and one potentially coming from vice-captain Rishabh Pant, India may have silenced these voices, at least for the duration of this match.

Former India football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia has launched a scathing attack on All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey, saying that 'controversies, corruption charges, allegations' in the last two to three years have significantly damaged Indian football and that someone who will 'work sincerely and honestly' to uplift Indian football should be brought in his place

Pant achieved this feat in his outing against England on Friday at Leeds Headingley, Day 1 of the first test of the five-test match series.

A composed century from debutant captain Shubman Gill, a fluent ton by Yashasvi Jaiswal, and a measured innings from vice-captain Rishabh Pant powered India to a dominant 359/3 at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley on Friday

Jaiswal achieved this feat in his outing against England on Day 1 of the first test of the five-test match series on Friday at Leeds Headingley

Speaking on the Wisden Cricket Weekly Podcast, Shastri defended India's significant cut, stating, 'I would want more (for India). Because half the money - most of the money - that's generated comes from India. So it's only fair that they get their share of... pound of flesh. And it's relative, you know, it's economies.'

He achieved this feat in his outing against England on Day 1 of the first test of the five-test match series on Friday at Leeds Headingley. This is also the start of the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for both nations.

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has announced Kangana Ranaut, MP, who is an actor-turned-politician, has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.

He will be eligible for selection for the upcoming Championship fixtures against Yorkshire at Trent Bridge and Somerset in Taunton.

The logo and mascot for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships was launched here on Friday along with the launch of the '100 Days to Go' countdown. The event was hosted by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI)

Gill (127 not out) reaches his century in the final session of the day, marking a memorable start to his captaincy tenure

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hailed Indian archer Juyel Sarkar, who won a Silver Medal in the Recurve Men's Team event at the Archery Asia Cup Stage 2, 2025, held at Singapore on Friday.

A young Indian archery contingent delivered an impressive performance at the second leg of the Archery Asia Cup 2025 in Singapore, clinching a total of nine medals, two gold, six silver, and one bronze, as per Olympics.com.

India started their second session on 92/2, Indian skipper Shubman Gill joined Jaiswal in the middle. India crossed the 100-run mark in the 29th over after Gill smashed a four towards cover-point, off Brydon Carse.

Sai Sudharsan has etched his name in Indian cricket history by making his Test debut on June 20, an iconic date that marks the maiden appearances of three of India's most celebrated batters and former captains, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, and Virat Kohli.

History will be made when the first-ever mixed disability T20 series between India and England starts in England on Saturday at Taunton, the home of Somerset County Cricket Club. During the landmark seven-match T20ls tour, the teams will also a match at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on June 25, according to a release from DCCI.

Proteas veteran spinner Keshav Maharaj will take over as the captain for the red-ball series starting from 28 June. Bavuma sustained the injury during day three of the World Test Championship Final at Lord's while batting in the second innings.

India lost two wickets right before lunch as debutant Sai Sudharsan was removed by England skipper Ben Stokes for a duck.

Former captain Nasser Hussain handpicked Virat Kohli's speech that he gave to his players in a hurdle during the final day at Lord's as the moment between India and England Test rivalry that has stuck with him.

Hockey India will submit the players' lists to the Sports Authority of India (SAI). A total of 80 players from both teams will be given a monthly pocket allowance, which will cost 20 lakhs every month.

India's ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 outing hasn't gone as per the script. Finishing in the top three and vying for a World Cup berth was on their minds when they left India for the European leg.

Former cricketer Yograj Singh believes India's newly crowned Test captain Shubman Gill needs to lead from the front and has to take the team forward along with him, just like Kapil Dev did in the 1983 World Cup, in his first assignment against England, which begins on Friday at Headingley.