India's cricket and football teams delivered contrasting results, while major developments unfolded across badminton, Formula 1 and tennis. Here are the
key stories in today's bulletin:
1. Devdutt Padikkal century headlines India's 300/5 in Colombo
Devdutt Padikkal scored a second successive overseas Test century, making 117 as India reached 300 for 5 on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Shubman Gill added 50, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja contributed 45 and 43 respectively. India also lost Rishabh Pant to a wrist injury after he was struck by a Lahiru Kumara delivery, while Asitha Fernando claimed 3/46.
2. East Bengal win Durand Cup with 4-1 victory over Mohun Bagan
East Bengal defeated arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 in the Durand Cup final at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium to lift the trophy for a record-equalling 17th time. Edmund Lalrindika scored a first-half hat-trick after Bipin Singh opened the scoring, while Manvir Singh pulled one back for Mohun Bagan. The victory ended East Bengal's 22-year wait for the title.
3. France claim historic double at Badminton World Championships
France celebrated its first-ever Badminton World Championship titles after Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue won the mixed doubles crown and Alex Lanier triumphed in men's singles in New Delhi. Gicquel and Delrue defeated top-ranked Chinese pair Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping 22-20, 19-21, 21-15, while Lanier beat Japan's Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11.
4. India knocked out of Women's Hockey World Cup after Australia draw
India were eliminated from the FIH Women's World Cup after a goalless draw against Australia in Amstelveen. India, Australia and China all finished on two points, with India missing out on goal difference after scoring two goals compared to Australia's three. India will now compete in the classification matches for fifth and sixth place.
5. ECB investigates Brydon Carse nightclub incident
The England and Wales Cricket Board is investigating an incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse, who was seen in handcuffs outside a nightclub in Derby. Footage circulating online also showed Matthew Potts and former England captain Ben Stokes at the scene. The ECB said it was aware of the reported incident and was investigating, with Carse still part of England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan.
6. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando clash after Colombo Test dismissal
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando were involved in a heated exchange after Jaiswal was dismissed for 36 on the opening day of the second Test in Colombo. Jaiswal appeared to confront Fernando after his dismissal, with the pair briefly squaring up and making contact. The incident followed three successive boundaries hit by Jaiswal off Fernando before the bowler responded by dismissing him.
7. Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli to win Dutch GP
Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort for back-to-back Formula 1 victories, finishing 11.536 seconds ahead of Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli. George Russell completed the podium, while Max Verstappen crashed out on the opening lap of his home race. Antonelli extended his championship lead to 59 points over Russell, with Norris moving into fourth.
8. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi falls for eight in Duleep Trophy
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's first major red-ball audition ended after just six balls as he was dismissed for eight in East Zone's Duleep Trophy quarter-final against North East Zone. The teenager began with two consecutive boundaries but was caught at gully off Bishworjit Konthoujam's final delivery of the over. Sooryavanshi, appointed East Zone vice-captain, will have another opportunity in the second innings to make an impact.
9. Roger Federer to return to US Open for legends exhibition
Roger Federer will make a special return to Arthur Ashe Stadium during US Open Fan Week, four years after retiring from professional tennis. The 20-time Grand Slam champion will face Andy Roddick in a one-set singles match before partnering John McEnroe against Roddick and Andre Agassi in doubles. The exhibition is scheduled for August 25.
10. Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz await US Open mixed doubles opponents
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will begin their US Open mixed doubles campaign against a team emerging from an eight-team qualifying tournament. Williams is returning to the US Open for the first time since 2022, while Alcaraz has won the men's singles title twice. The mixed doubles first round and quarter-finals will be played Tuesday, with the winners sharing a $1 million prize.
