Stephen Fleming has emerged as the ECB’s preferred candidate to become England’s next Test head coach following the departure of Brendon McCullum from the role. Fleming, who recently stepped down as Chennai Super Kings head coach, has held talks with England managing director Rob Key and is currently considered the clear favourite for the position.
Liverpool 1-0 Wrexham: Rio Ngumoha Seals Back-to-Back Pre-Season Wins Under Andoni Iraola
Liverpool continued their winning start under new head coach Andoni Iraola with a 1-0 victory over Wrexham at Yankee Stadium in New York on Thursday. Rio Ngumoha scored the decisive goal in the second half as the Reds made it two wins from two during their United States pre-season tour ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Ben Duckett Surprised by Low Hundred Crowds Despite Higher Quality Cricket
Ben Duckett has expressed surprise at the underwhelming crowds at the start of this year’s Hundred season, saying the number of empty seats does not reflect the quality of cricket on display. The Trent Rockets batter made the comments after scoring an unbeaten half-century in his side’s nine-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in Cardiff.
Ajinkya Rahane Announces Retirement From All Forms of Cricket
Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to a career that included 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, 20 T20Is and 212 IPL appearances. The former India captain made the announcement on Thursday through a video statement shared on Instagram, saying he felt the time was right to move on from international cricket and all formats of the game.
Ramayana Trailer: Ranbir Kapoor Takes on Yash in the Righteous Fight; Fans Ask ‘Where Is Hanuman?’
Ramayana trailer: After months of anticipation, the much-awaited trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has finally arrived, offering the first major glimpse into the epic battle between Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama and Yash’s demon king Ravana.
Samsung Shares Surge 8% as AI Boom Fuels Chip Demand and Supply Shortage Concerns
Samsung Electronics shares jumped 8% on Thursday after the South Korean technology giant said strong artificial intelligence chip demand could worsen global memory chip shortages in 2027 and keep the market undersupplied into 2028. The outlook came alongside a sharp turnaround in Samsung’s semiconductor business, although higher memory prices pushed its mobile division into a quarterly loss.
SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion US Space Force Order for 18 Falcon 9 Launches
SpaceX has secured $1.6 billion in orders from the U.S. Space Force for 18 Falcon 9 missions through 2027, with the launches set to carry Pentagon satellites designed to detect and target airborne objects. The U.S. Space Force announced the award on Wednesday, July 29.
Australia Begins Legal Action Against Telegram Over Alleged Pro-Terror Content
Australia’s internet regulator has begun legal action against messaging platform Telegram over alleged failures to remove pro-terror content, including videos depicting terrorist executions and mass shootings. The eSafety Commissioner said the material remained accessible even after Telegram had been notified about it.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady as Warsh’s Inflation Message Leaves Markets Uncertain
The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% on Wednesday, July 29, as a divided policy committee weighed persistent inflation pressures against a steady labour market. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated the central bank’s commitment to bringing inflation back to its 2% target, but offered few clues about whether rates could rise at the next meeting.
Siddaramaiah Slams Pralhad Joshi’s Appointment as Education Minister, Says ‘Kannadigas Ashamed’
Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has criticised the appointment of Pralhad Joshi as Union Education Minister, alleging that the decision has left Kannadigas “ashamed” and demanding his immediate removal from the portfolio.