1. India won 2nd medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage in Osijek, Croatia, as the Women’s 10M Air Pistol team beat Hungary 16-12 in the bronze medal match on 25 June (Friday). Shooters Rahi Sarnobat, Manu Bhaker and Yashaswini Deswal make it to medal contention.
2. India’s schedule for second edition of the World Test Championship announced. New Zealand is scheduled to travel to India for a two-match Test series in November 2021.
3. A Second edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) with a five-match away Test series against England. The Test series will be played from August 4 to September 14.
4. India cricket team tour of England, 2021
August 4-8: England vs India, First Test, Trent Bridge
August 12-16: England vs India, Second Test, Lord’s
August 25-29: England vs India, Third Test, Headingley
September 2-6: England vs India, Fourth Test, Kennington Oval
September 10-14: England vs India, Fifth Test, Old Trafford
5. Muhammad Ali’s grandson Ali Walsh (20yrs) signs pro boxing deal with his debut set for August 2021. Ali Walsh is the son of retired US Marine Corps Sgt Robert Walsh and Rasheda Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali’s daughter and a noted public speaker.
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