Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, who hasn't played any tournament since the Birmingham Games due to an ankle injury, is now world number five after moving up a spot.
To ensure the best possible start, the Danes will turn to playmaker Christian Eriksen
Brazil, who sank to an all-time low of 22nd on the FIFA rankings last June, continued their slow climb back to respectability when they rose to ninth in the latest list published on Thursday.
Manchester United climbed to third place in their quest for a berth in next season's Champions League.
Brazil continue to top the rankings, which has India placed at 151.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday
India will face Pakistan in their opening outing at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday
Cristiano Ronaldo muscled his way into Instagram's top-followed ranks this year as he documented his career and growing family, but pop star Selena Gomez still reigned supreme on the social media platform.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
Phil Mickelson suddenly has the world No.1 ranking in his sight after what he said was the best round of his career took him to a superb British Open victory at Muirfield on Sunday.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday
Manchester United's miserable season continued with a 3-2 home defeat by Galatasaray.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
Antonio Watson won a thrilling World Championship 400 metres gold on Thursday.
It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the leadership of our armed forces and security agencies, the judiciary and more than all of these, our typical newsroom. That is the biggest message from this breathless rise of Indian cricket, asserts Shekhar Gupta.
The head of the World Squash Federation (WSF) said he was devastated for the sport's millions of followers after squash was again overlooked for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
West Ham United climbed off the bottom of the Premier League with an uplifting and well-deserved 3-1 home win over Liverpool on Sunday.
'The khaps have taken a decision that on May 28, a mahapanchayat will be held under the leadership of women and youth near the new Parliament building. We've taken the decision because this is a fight for the integrity and respect of the womenfolk.'
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday
The Serbian Wimbledon champion extended his win streak to nine, wrapping up the final in 75 minutes without facing a break point and booked his place at next month's ATP Finals.
Bowling, roller sports, sport climbing, squash, surfing and wushu were also included among the final eight, whittled down by a committee from the original 26 sports which applied for inclusion earlier this month.
Iga Swiatek's maiden triumph at the US Open extended her lead to almost twice as many points as the second-ranked Ons Jabeur
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday
Leicester will remain second overnight with Everton, level on points with them, not playing later on Monday after their home match against Manchester City was postponed following more positive COVID-19 cases at City.
A dominant Sri Lanka thrashed Oman by 10 wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier to climb to the top of Group B at the Queens Sports Club, in Bulawayo on Friday.
In the streets of the capital, revellers partied early into the hours of Monday. Fans climbed onto bus stops and lamp-posts, blared horns, banged drums and set off fireworks into the night sky. Some even climbed the tall Obelisco monument.
How sweet it is: Eubanks's climb up the ranks is 'icing on the cake'
Rohan Bopanna became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion when he and his Australian partner Matt Ebden claimed the men's doubles crown
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday night.
IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.
Rising Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri's successful consecutive title triumph at the SAIL-SBI Open on Sunday helped him climb to the second spot in the Asian Tour Order of Merit.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
A ninth successive win in all competitions for United was celebrated with real vigour, as they moved to within a point of City in second, giving Arsenal the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the standings with a win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
GIRIVIHAR & Top Rock Adventures have prganised the fifth open international sport climbing and bouldering competition.
Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships on Friday.
In a significant directive, the home ministry said that state governments shall not impose any local lockdown outside the containment zones without prior consultation with the central government.
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