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JSW Sports, the sports management and talent development division of the JSW Group, has announced the signing of Bengaluru FC forward Ryan Williams, adding one of Indian football's most exciting attacking talents to its growing roster of elite athletes.

The decision has sparked widespread discussion among hockey fans and former players, with questions being raised over the rationale behind replacing the long-standing blue jersey.

The 38-year-old batter represented the country in 85 Tests, 90 One Day Internationals and 20 T20 Internationals for India in a career that began in 2013. However, he has not played for the country since the 2023 Test series against West Indies.

Coach Brendon McCullum was sacked after the team’s loss against New Zealand. However, another Kiwi coach, Stephen Fleming, is set to take over the coaching role from McCullum.

While the Indian women's team enjoyed a comfortable win over South Africa to progress to the last eight, the fifth-seeded Indian men's side had to overcome a determined challenge from Kuwait before sealing a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

Former Netherlands all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate has returned to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) setup as the franchise's Head of Cricket Strategy, taking on a key leadership role following the conclusion of his tenure as assistant coach of the Indian men's cricket team.

Delivering a composed and determined performance under challenging weather conditions, Gulveer claimed the silver medal on a rain-soaked track, marking a historic milestone for Indian athletics.

India concluded its campaign on Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games in ninth place on the overall medal standings, with a tally of 12 medals, while Australia continued to dominate the competition by extending its lead at the top of the table.

"Yes, Shan Masood's injury affected us because, unfortunately, his finger is fractured, so we definitely missed him," Babar confirmed, as quoted by ICC.

West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves produced one of the most remarkable bowling performances in Test cricket history by becoming the first bowler, since comprehensive statistical records have been maintained, to deliver five consecutive wicket maidens.

India's campaign in the qualification rounds of the Taipei Open Super 300 badminton tournament got off to a disappointing start on Tuesday, with Rounak Chouhan emerging as the lone bright spot among the Indian contingent.

Their podium finish added another significant achievement to India's growing medal tally at the prestigious international shooting competition.