Gautam Gambhir took over as Team India's head coach, raising curiosity about his relationship with Virat Kohli. Despite past IPL tensions, they were seen bonding. Former cricketer Venkatapathy Raju stressed professionalism. Gambhir downplayed tensions, asserting their mature relationship. Upcoming challenges for Team India shift focus to performance rather than personal dynamics.
India secured a 43-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I, marking the start of the Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav era. Suryakumar scored a quickfire 58 off 26 balls, and India posted a challenging total of 213 for 7. Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis displayed rare ambidextrous bowling, switching his arm during the same over, capturing the audience's attention.
Noor Matharu left the TV serial Badall Pe Paon Hai due to storyline changes and a shoulder injury. Despite a brief role, she impressed fans with her performance. Noor expressed gratitude for her experience and looks forward to new opportunities in web platforms.
Cynthia Ogunsemilore, Nigerian lightweight boxer, was provisionally suspended after testing positive for furosemide before the Paris Olympics, preventing her from competing. The International Testing Agency announced the suspension and Ogunsemilore's right to challenge it. She was set to fight Taiwan's Wu Shih Yi on Tuesday.
Australia won the women's 4x100m freestyle relay at the Paris Olympics, swimming the second-fastest time in history. This victory gave Emma McKeon her sixth Olympic gold. The team, including Mollie O'Callaghan, Shayna Jack, and Meg Harris, finished in 3:28.92. This win marks Australia's fourth consecutive Olympic gold in this event.
France's cybercrime unit was requested to remove leaked data of Israeli athletes competing in the Paris Olympics. Sensitive information was published following a cyberattack. Israel warned France of potential threats from Iran-backed groups. France has deployed 18,000 troops for security. The Israeli embassy accused Iran of cyber threats against the Israeli delegation.
Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 started with Rohit Shetty welcoming contestants in Romania. The first episode featured tough stunts, with Abhishek Kumar, Sumona Chakravarti, and Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia attempting a height stunt. Abhishek excelled by completing the task entirely. The show is trending as fans eagerly watch their favorite celebrities face their fears.