Andy Murray has announced he will play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon, after withdrawing from the men's singles due to injury. The former world number one will also compete in the men's doubles with his brother Jamie. Murray, 37, was granted a wild card entry to play alongside Raducanu, a former US Open champion. The mixed doubles event begins on Friday and Saturday. This will be Murray's final appearance at Wimbledon, as he plans to retire from tennis after the Paris Olympics this summer. Despite recent back surgery, Murray is determined to make the most of his swansong.

Hardik Pandya has made history by becoming the first Indian player to achieve the number one spot in the ICC men's T20I all-rounder rankings. His outstanding performance in the T20 World Cup, where he took 11 wickets and scored 144 runs, has propelled him to the top spot, tied with Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga. This achievement comes after a challenging IPL season, and Pandya's resurgence will be a significant boost for the Indian team. His remarkable talent and determination have cemented his position as one of the world's top all-rounders.

India's cricket team is returning home after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados. Due to Hurricane Beryl, the team was stranded in the Caribbean island nation. A special Air India chartered flight departed from Barbados on July 3 to bring the team back home. The flight is expected to land in Delhi at 6 AM on July 4. The team will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi before flying to Mumbai. The team's victory was on June 29, and they were unable to fly out due to the hurricane. The BCCI arranged the special flight to ensure their safe return.

A special Air India flight has landed in Barbados to evacuate Team India due to Hurricane Beryl. The team, stranded after winning the T20 World Cup, will return to India on this flight. The BCCI arranged the flight for the players, coaches, families, and media. Hurricane Beryl, a category 4 storm, caused airport shutdowns and curfews in Barbados. The team and media were confined to their hotels with disrupted water and electricity. Broadcaster Sanjana Ganesan shared an Instagram story showing her husband, Jasprit Bumrah, looking at the stormy ocean. The team is expected to arrive in Delhi on July 4.

In a generous move, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has arranged for stranded Indian media personnel in Barbados to fly out with the Indian cricket team on a special chartered flight to Delhi. This comes after Hurricane Beryl disrupted travel, leaving the media and the team stranded. The special flight, scheduled to depart soon, will land in Delhi on July 4, around 4-5 am. Team India, fresh from their T20 World Cup win against South Africa, is expected to be honored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon arrival.

Turkey defeated Austria 2-1 in a thrilling EURO 2024 Round of 16 match at Leipzig Stadium. Merih Demiral scored the tournament's fastest knockout-stage goal just 57 seconds in, and added another in the 59th minute, both from Arda Güler corners. Austria's Michael Gregoritsch reduced the deficit in the 66th minute, but Turkey's resolute defense and goalkeeper Mert Gunok's heroics secured their win. Austria, despite topping their group, struggled to break through Turkey’s defense and were eliminated. Turkey advances to face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.

The Netherlands triumphed over Romania with a decisive 3-0 victory in the EURO 2024 Round of 16 at Munich’s Allianz Arena. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring in the first half and provided an assist for Donyell Malan’s second goal. Malan sealed the win with his second strike, sending the Dutch to the quarterfinals. Despite topping Group E, Romania couldn't break through the Dutch defense in their second knockout appearance since 2000. The Netherlands, showing impressive form, now advance, reigniting hopes of repeating their past European success.

Team India's departure from Barbados has been delayed due to Hurricane Beryl, escalating from a Category 3 to Category 4 storm. Initially expected to leave on July 2 and arrive in Delhi on July 3, the team is now anticipated to reach Delhi early on July 4. The hurricane caused flight cancellations, stranding the players and staff in Barbados. Arrangements for a chartered flight are being made by the BCCI to ensure safe travel. The team, recently crowned T20 World Cup champions, is scheduled to meet the Prime Minister upon arrival.

Following India's T20 World Cup victory, Rohit Sharma emotionally explained his act of eating Barbados pitch soil, stating he wanted to keep a part of the historic ground where India clinched their first title since 2011. The captain described the moment as surreal and unforgettable, emphasizing the pitch and ground's significance in their journey. Rohit, who retired from T20Is after the win, reflected on the team's hard work and the dream finally realized. Despite sleepless nights post-celebration, he expressed joy in living every moment of their triumph.

The BCCI has announced three replacements in India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, scheduled to start on July 6. Harshit Rana, Sai Sudharsan, and Jitesh Sharma step in for Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who remain stranded in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl shutting down the airport. The rest of the T20 World Cup-winning team, delayed by the hurricane, is expected to depart for Harare after airport operations resume. Khaleel Ahmed and Rinku Singh, also delayed in Barbados, have not yet been replaced.