The group stage of the Men's T20 Cricket World Cupis over and now we go into the Super 8s. Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir is now all set to be India's head coach and the announcement is expected to come in a day or two. In other sports, AIFF have sacked Igor Stimac as India's head coach. At the Euro 2024, Turkiye earned a 3-1 win over Georgia in their campaign opener. In tennis, Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka will not take part in the Paris Olympics 2024 in order to prioritise their health. At Halle Open, Janni Sinner was given a scare but he managed to win. Check out the highlights from the sports world on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 right here

The West Indies become the first team in the history of the T20 World Cup to score the highest score in a Power Play. They racked up 92 runs in the first 6 overs.

France football team captain Kylian Mbappe seemed to have suffered a broken nose whilst in action against Austria in their Euro 2024 encounter on Monday.

Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds as the Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 on Monday night to win the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in league history. Boston earned its latest title on the 16th anniversary of hoisting its last Larry O’Brien Trophy in 2008. It marks the 13th championship won this century by one of the city’s Big 4 professional sports franchises. (AP)

The Afghans are dismissed for 114 in reply to West Indies' 218/5, as Rashid Khan-led side suffered a massive 104-run defeat.

West Indies women have won the toss and elected to bat first in the 2nd ODI that is being played at Hambantota. Check the Playing XIs here - 

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova started her grass-court season by defeating qualifier Rebeka Masarova 6-4, 6-3 in the opening round of the Berlin Ladies Open. The fifth-seeded Vondrousova broke Masarova three times and completed her victory with a forehand winner. Vondrousova also beat the Spaniard to start the French Open. (AP)

New Zealand will require some time to regroup after their shock early exit from the T20 World Cup, said skipper Kane Williamson, who was non-committal regarding his return for the 2026 edition of the marquee event.

"When asked if he'd return for the 2026 edition, Williamson said: "Oh, I don't know."

French Federation clarify Kylian Mbappe will wear a 'mask' so that he can prepare for return available after a period dedicated to treatment".

Rory McIlroy, devastated by his final-round collapse at the US Open, will be stepping away from golf for a while. The 35-year-old golfer, who was poised to win his first major title in eight years, suffered a heartbreaking defeat after dropping shots on several crucial holes.

The FA Cup will get more prominence in the football calendar thanks to a new six-year agreement between the FA and the Premier League. This means no Premier League matches will be scheduled during the FA Cup quarter-finals, giving the competition more focus and potentially boosting viewership.

Newly promoted Ipswich Town will get a taste of the big leagues right away as they host Liverpool on the opening day of the Premier League season. Meanwhile, reigning champions Manchester City will face a tough test away to Chelsea on the following day. The season kicks off on Saturday, August 17th, with Ipswich's clash against Liverpool, followed by City's trip to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 18th.

Trap Men: Prithviraj Tondaiman

Trap Women: Rajeshwari Kumari

Skeet Men: Anantjeet Singh Naruka

Skeet Women: Maheshwari Chauhan, Raiza Dhillon

Skeet Mixed Team: Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Maheshwari Chauhan

The 2026 edition of the Tour de France will start from the Spanish city of Barcelona, organisers said on Tuesday.

The host city of the 1992 Olympic Games has previously hosted stages of cycling's biggest race, but never its start.

TURKEY XI: Gunok; Muldur, Bardakci, Akaydin, Kadioglu; Ayhan, Calhanoglu; Guler, Kokcu; Yildiz; Yilmaz.

GEORGIA XI: Mamardashvili; Kverkvelia, Kashia, Dvali; Kakabadze, Chakvetadze, Kochorashvili, Mekbavishvili, Tsitaishvili; Kvaratskhelia, Mikautadze.

In his first grass-court match of the season, the top seed Jannik Sinner overcame an opening-round scare, rallying past Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor 6-7(8), 6-3, 6-2. 

The reigning Olympic champion is leading after three attempts.

Neeraj's throws so far: 83.62m, 83.45m, 85,97m.

Neeraj's throws so far: 83.62m, 83.45m, 85,97m, 82.21m, X, 

Neeraj Chopra has won the gold at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 with a best throw of 85.97m.

Two second half goals help Turkiye open their Euro 2024 campaign with a victory over Georgia.