The Scarborough Gulls have strengthened their Premier Cricket roster by signing Western Australia paceman Brody Couch, enhancing a team that includes several Perth Scorchers stars. Meanwhile, preparations for the Paris Olympics are underway, featuring a stunt by Tom Cruise and significant changes to the athletics events, including a mixed relay race walk marathon. Indian archers narrowly missed a medal at the Olympics, finishing fourth after a strong semifinal showing. In a friendly cricket tournament during Exercise Pitch Black 24, military teams from Australia, India, the UK, and New Zealand competed, fostering camaraderie among the nations. Zimbabwe's all-rounder Sikandar Raza, committed to representing Zimbabwe despite his Pakistani roots, recently led the team in a T20I series against India. Additionally, cricket's popularity is surging in the United States, driven by immigrant communities and increased media coverage, highlighting the sport's growing accessibility and appeal.