Top Stories in Sports Today: Rohit Sharma Backs Virat Kohli for Final, India Advances to T20 World Cup Final, Rohit Sharma Joins Elite Club, Global Chess League Returns to London, Kiran Pahal Shines in 400m Race, Sreeja Akula Makes History in Table Tennis, Georgia Defeats Portugal, Austria Upsets Netherlands in Euro 2024

The latest national and international sports news today has been filled with exciting updates from the world of cricket, chess, Olympics, table tennis, and football.

In cricket news, Rohit Sharma has expressed his confidence in Virat Kohli despite his low scores in the ongoing T20 World Cup. India secured a spot in the final by defeating England in the semifinal, with Rohit Sharma leading the team with a blistering 57 runs. Rohit Sharma also achieved a milestone by becoming the fifth Indian captain to score 5000 international runs while leading the side across formats.

In chess news, the Global Chess League will return for another edition in London, featuring a unique joint team format with top players competing in a double round-robin format.

In Olympic news, Kiran Pahal showcased an impressive performance in the 400m race at the Interstate Athletics Meet, setting her sights on breaking national records.

Table tennis saw history being made as Sreeja Akula became the first Indian to clinch a singles title at a Contender level event and also won the women’s doubles title.

In football, Georgia’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia outshined Cristiano Ronaldo in a historic victory against Portugal at the Euro 2024 tournament.

Lastly, Austria pulled off an upset against the Netherlands in Euro 2024, while France finished as the 2nd placed team in their group. The Dutch team will now have to wait for other results to see if they can qualify as one of the best 3rd placed teams.

Overall, the sports world is buzzing with excitement and anticipation for upcoming events and matches. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest national and international sports news.