New Delhi: The Indian team management was on Tuesday criticised on social media after they did not include right-arm pacer Mohammed Shami in the playing XI for the World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Apia (Samoa): Former world champion Mirabai Chanu led the Indian medal rush by notching up a gold on the opening day of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship here on Tuesday.

Manchester: After being struck by the early blow of losing opener Martin Guptill New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and opener Henry Nicholls stitched a fine 68 run partnership to stabilize the inning for the team.

Manchester: Team India’s ace all-rounder Hardik Pandya went off the field after pulling his hamstring in the 16^th over of the game, causing a sense of panic among the Indian fans as Virat Kohli’s men are going into the match with only five bowlers.

Manchester: New Zealand began their innings with a sublime start as Indian pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah bowled outstanding spells to restrict the blackcaps for a mere 27-1 runs in first 10 overs.

New Delhi: On the occasion of his 47th birthday, former Indian cricket captain and Padma Shri recipient, Sourav Ganguly on Monday announced his entry to Instagram, the Facebook-owned photo and video sharing app.

Rio De Janairo: Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus scored once, assisted another goal, was sent off and pushed the VAR monitor as Brazil won a first Copa America title in 12 years, beating Peru 3-1.

LYON: A Megan Rapinoe penalty and a Rose Lavelle strike gave the United States a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the women's World Cup final in Lyon on Sunday as the holders retained their title. After a goalless first half, the USA went in front just after the hour when Rapinoe converted a spot-kick given following a VAR review.