Sports Bulletin For July 19: India To Boycott ACC AGM To Doubts On IND-PAK WCL 2025 Clash

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Sports Bulletin For July 19: From key developments in international cricket to promising performances by Indian athletes, 19th July has been eventful across the sporting landscape.

Major updates include the BCCI's stance on the upcoming ACC meeting, uncertainty surrounding the India-Pakistan WCL clash, and record-breaking feats by young talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Meanwhile, Parliament gears up to table a landmark Sports Governance Bill that could reshape India's athletic framework. Here's a round-up of the top 10 stories making headlines.

1) India Set To Boycott ACC AGM After No Response To Venue Change Call: Report

The BCCI has reportedly decided to boycott the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting if it's held in Dhaka, due to ongoing political tensions between India and Bangladesh. According to India Today, the BCCI has informed both the ACC and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi of its stance. Sri Lanka, Oman, and Afghanistan cricket boards have also expressed similar concerns. "The BCCI has communicated its stance to both the ACC and Chairman Naqvi. They've also personally requested a venue change, but there has been no response so far," a source told India Today.

2) IND-PAK WCL 2025 Match In Doubt? 2-3 Indian Stars Pull Out: Report

A few Indian players are likely to skip the WCL 2025 clash against Pakistan on July 20 at Edgbaston, with reports suggesting 2-3 key names may miss the match. Meanwhile, Shahid Afridi has been excluded from the tournament due to his recent political comments against India. Pakistani players' participation was initially uncertain following the Pahalgam attack and India's Operation Sindoor, but improved prospects of the T20 Asia Cup helped clear the way for their involvement.

3) Vaibhav Suryavanshi Breaks Mehidy Hasan's Record To Bag Huge Test Feat

14-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history by becoming the youngest player to score a half-century and take a wicket in the same Youth Test. After scoring just 14 in the first innings, he bounced back with a quick 56 off 44 balls in the second and took two wickets with his left-arm spin in the first innings.

4) Shami's India Comeback Soon? Star Pacer Named In Bengal's List Of Probables

Mohammed Shami has been named in Bengal's probables for the upcoming domestic season, offering a potential boost to his international comeback. He could feature for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy, starting August 28, marking his return to competitive cricket.

5) Hungary Ranking Series: India's Antim Panghal Takes Gold With Win Over Natalia Malysheva

Antim Panghal won the women's 53kg title at the Hungary Ranking Series, defeating Russia's Natalia Malysheva 7-4 in the final.

6) Felix Baumgartner Dies In Paraglide Crash

Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, known for his historic 24-mile stratosphere jump, died in a paraglide crash in Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy, on Thursday.

7) HI Announces 40-Member Core Group For Women's Hockey National Camp Ahead Of Asia Cup

Hockey India has named a 40-member core group for the Indian Women's Hockey Team's training camp ahead of the Asia Cup, to be held in Bengaluru from July 21 to August 29. The Asia Cup also serves as a qualifier for the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup in Hangzhou, China. All players from the previous camp have been retained for continuity.

8) Barcelona Delays Camp Nou Return, Citing Licensing Issues

Barcelona has delayed their return to Camp Nou, originally set for August 10, due to issues in securing a partial occupancy license. The planned friendly has been suspended as the stadium isn't ready for reopening despite significant progress in construction.

9) India Thrash UAE To Book Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships Quarters

India advanced to the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships with a dominant 110-83 win over UAE. Having also beaten Sri Lanka earlier, India will now face Hong Kong China on Sunday to decide the Group D topper.

10) New National Sporting Governance Bill Will 'Will Usher In New Sporting Culture', Opines Kiren Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the National Sports Governance Bill, set to be tabled on Monday, will revolutionize India's sports culture and mark a watershed moment in its sporting history.