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Athletes from around the world are arriving in Paris for the Olympic Games 2024. IOC president Thomas Bach welcomed them at the newly opened Olympic Village. About 10,500 athletes will stay in various villages, with the main one on the River Seine. Post-Games, the village will become a residential area.

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and Serbian dancer Natasa Stankovic announced their mutual separation after four years of marriage. They will co-parent their three-year-old son Agastya. The couple shared the news on Instagram, stating it was a difficult but necessary decision.

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar criticizes modern bowlers for frequently taking drinks breaks during matches. He argues that this practice gives an unfair advantage to bowlers and undermines the traditional drinks interval, which is intended to test players' stamina and endurance.

The decision to potentially appoint Suryakumar as the T20I captain reflects a strategic move by the BCCI. The aim is to ensure a smooth transition and maintain continuity within the team.

According to Uthappa, Kohli’s discipline and dedication are crucial factors behind his immense success. He added that Kohli has always possessed unwavering self-belief, dating back to his U-19 days.

According to a BCCI official, Gambhir did not take Surya’s name directly but he made it clear that he would prefer a captain whose workload management is not a concern.

Television actress Ridhima Pandit has addressed rumours about her alleged romantic link with Indian cricketer Shubman Gill. She clarified in an interview with Filmygyan that she doesn't know him personally and dismissed marriage speculations as baseless. Previously, she had also responded to these rumours via Instagram Stories, emphasizing her desire for privacy.

Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh shared a positive story about Virat Kohli, contrasting Amit Mishra's criticism of Kohli's change after gaining fame. Shashank recalled how Kohli spent 40 minutes discussing cricket with him, showing great support and friendliness.

India’s Mr 360 degree batsman Suryakumar Yadav has now emerged as the dark horse to become the Men in Blue’s T20 captain till the 2026 World Cup.

According to Mishra, Rohit and Kohli will be done playing for India sooner rather than later. Because if they don’t, the younger crop of players will suffer.

Veteran cricketer Gautam Gambhir, newly appointed as Team India's head coach, is allegedly facing resistance from BCCI. He proposed Morne Morkel and Jonty Rhodes for coaching roles, but both were rejected by BCCI. Post Rohit Sharma's T20I retirement, Hardik Pandya was expected to be the captain; however, Suryakumar Yadav is now being considered. Despite past clashes with Virat Kohli, Gambhir aims to maintain cordial relations.

Carlos Alcaraz has made history in the world of tennis by becoming the sixth man in the Open era to win both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year.

The BCCI has reportedly refused to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, urging the ICC to adopt a hybrid model allowing India to play in another country. PCB seeks written proof from BCCI regarding India's travel ban.

In the T20 World Cup Super-Eight match, Indian captain Rohit Sharma smashed Australian pacer Mitchell Starc for 29 runs in one over. This aggressive display became a highlight of the tournament, leading to 'Mitchell Starc' chants at a recent event in Dallas. Despite his T20I retirement post India's 2024 title win, Rohit will continue playing Test and ODI cricket.

After winning the World Championship of Legends, Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh faced backlash for a viral video mimicking a dance step. Para-swimmer Shams Aalam and Paralympic India criticized their actions as insensitive towards the disabled community.