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The Indian families living in Japan have stepped up, offering to house Asian Games athletes should accommodation in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture fall short, officials said on Saturday (Sep 19). The 2026 Asian Games is already underway in Japan, only for the competition’s build-up to be dogged by accommodation problems. To save money, Japan decided against building an Athletes’ Village – accommodation for all athletes and travelling entourages during such mega events worldwide – with the organisers choosing to put up a combination of hotel rooms, temporary wooden container-style huts and a cruise ship.&nbsp;However, many of the 17,000 athletes and officials arriving in Japan for the Games have expressed reservations over their allocated temporary accommodation, saying that the rooms are too compact to place their kits, and so are the beds.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-north-korean-anthem-plays-during-south-korea-hockey-match-1789728476565">Asian Games 2026: North Korean anthem plays during South Korea hockey match</a>&nbsp;With almost 500 Indians participating in the Games, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has moved several from the huts into hotels, further placing contingency plans should the room shortage scenario get worse, with more competitors and support staff arriving in the coming days.&nbsp;"We have booked hotels for our athletes here," Sahdev Yadav, India's chef de mission at the Asian Games and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)'s treasurer, told AFP. "But if the hotel rooms fall short, then yes, we have Indian households here on standby to accommodate the athletes.&nbsp;"They are all more than happy to welcome the stars at their homes."&nbsp;An AFP report claims that the Indian embassy in Japan has reached out to around 2,000 Indian residents in those two areas, some of whom are willing to offer their homes as accommodations for the athletes. Organisers said the accommodation was safe, cost-effective and comfortable, and Japan should be applauded for trying to do something different.<h2>Indian Cricket at Asian Games</h2>The Indian women’s cricket team had reached Japan for their scheduled knockout matches, having already won their quarterfinal clash against the hosts Japan by eight wickets. Harmanpreet Kaur-led women’s team will face Bangladesh in the second semifinal on Sunday (Sep 20), with Pakistan and Sri Lanka squaring off in the first.&nbsp;On the other hand, the Indian men’s team will begin their Asian Games campaign on Sep 28, with the two sides expected to win respective gold medals.

Around 2,000 Indian residents in Japan are on standby to house Asian Games athletes in Nagoya and Aichi amid room shortages and housing glitches.

The Indian families living in Japan have stepped up, offering to house Asian Games athletes should accommodation in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture fall short, officials said on Saturday (Sep 19). The 2026 Asian Games is already underway in Japan, only for the competition’s build-up to be dogged by accommodation problems. To save money, Japan decided against building an Athletes’ Village – accommodation for all athletes and travelling entourages during such mega events worldwide – with the organisers choosing to put up a combination of hotel rooms, temporary wooden container-style huts and a cruise ship. However, many of the 17,000 athletes and officials arriving in Japan for the Games have expressed reservations over their allocated temporary accommodation, saying that the rooms are too compact to place their kits, and so are the beds. Also read| Asian Games 2026: North Korean anthem plays during South Korea hockey match With almost 500 Indians participating in the Games, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has moved several from the huts into hotels, further placing contingency plans should the room shortage scenario get worse, with more competitors and support staff arriving in the coming days. "We have booked hotels for our athletes here," Sahdev Yadav, India's chef de mission at the Asian Games and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)'s treasurer, told AFP. "But if the hotel rooms fall short, then yes, we have Indian households here on standby to accommodate the athletes. "They are all more than happy to welcome the stars at their homes." An AFP report claims that the Indian embassy in Japan has reached out to around 2,000 Indian residents in those two areas, some of whom are willing to offer their homes as accommodations for the athletes. Organisers said the accommodation was safe, cost-effective and comfortable, and Japan should be applauded for trying to do something different. Indian Cricket at Asian Games The Indian women’s cricket team had reached Japan for their scheduled knockout matches, having already won their quarterfinal clash against the hosts Japan by eight wickets. Harmanpreet Kaur-led women’s team will face Bangladesh in the second semifinal on Sunday (Sep 20), with Pakistan and Sri Lanka squaring off in the first. On the other hand, the Indian men’s team will begin their Asian Games campaign on Sep 28, with the two sides expected to win respective gold medals.

Around 2,000 Indian residents in Japan are on standby to house Asian Games athletes in Nagoya and Aichi amid room shortages and housing glitches.

2,000 Indian residents in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes

Days after the Indian women’s cricket team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the ACC president, also the PCB chief and an interior minister in the Pakistan government, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the trophy would land at BCCI’s headquarters one day. A similar situation occurred last year when the Indian men’s team beat Pakistan to retain their Asia Cup crown in Dubai, with Suryakumar Yadav and his triumphant unit refusing to accept the trophy from Naqvi.&nbsp;Moreover, such an episode could happen again at the cricket competitions at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, conducted under the aegis of the ACC, where the Indian men’s and women’s teams are expected to win gold medals.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ajit-agarkar-bcci-chief-selector-contract-future-update-1789797309027">Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector to be decided at right time, says BCCI secretary</a>&nbsp;"Asia Cup trophies… we hope it will come one day," Saikia said in Mumbai on Friday (Sep 18) after the BCCI's 95th Annual General Meeting. "I will not give you a timeline, but I can assure you that both the trophies will come up and land up in this BCCI head office at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai."&nbsp;Saikia’s comments come amidst ongoing diplomatic friction, with Naqvi scheduled to remain ACC President until April 2027.&nbsp;After crushing Sri Lanka in a one-sided affair in the Asia Cup final in Dubai last Sunday (Sep 13), the Indian women’s team decided against attending the presentation ceremony. Instead, they conducted their own, with fielding coach Munish Bali handing out the best fielder award to Nandani Sharma, who grabbed two diving catches in the final. A day later, Saikia said that it was a ‘firm institutional decision’ to refuse to take the trophy from Naqvi.&nbsp;"Our position had been communicated to the ACC in advance that the Indian team would not participate in the trophy presentation under the circumstances," Saikia had told PTI. "Given the circumstances and the sentiments prevailing in the country, the BCCI felt that it would not be appropriate for the team to receive the trophy in the proposed manner.&nbsp;"This was a firm institutional decision, reflective of the position we have maintained, and was not directed at the players, the tournament or the sport."&nbsp;Amid cross-border tensions between two nuclear powers in April 2025, when four Pakistani terrorists killed 25 civilians in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in broad daylight, India retaliated with Operation Sindoor midway through IPL 2025, later halting all proceedings until a ceasefire was announced. While India cut all bilateral ties with Pakistan following the barbaric attack on innocents, the two countries played for the first time since the 2025 Asia Cup, where Indian players refused to shake hands with Pakistan and later also refused to accept the winning trophy from Naqvi.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia assures that the Asia Cup trophies will eventually reach BCCI headquarters in Mumbai following the standoff with ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi.

Days after the Indian women’s cricket team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the ACC president, also the PCB chief and an interior minister in the Pakistan government, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the trophy would land at BCCI’s headquarters one day. A similar situation occurred last year when the Indian men’s team beat Pakistan to retain their Asia Cup crown in Dubai, with Suryakumar Yadav and his triumphant unit refusing to accept the trophy from Naqvi. Moreover, such an episode could happen again at the cricket competitions at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, conducted under the aegis of the ACC, where the Indian men’s and women’s teams are expected to win gold medals. Also read| Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector to be decided at right time, says BCCI secretary "Asia Cup trophies… we hope it will come one day," Saikia said in Mumbai on Friday (Sep 18) after the BCCI's 95th Annual General Meeting. "I will not give you a timeline, but I can assure you that both the trophies will come up and land up in this BCCI head office at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai." Saikia’s comments come amidst ongoing diplomatic friction, with Naqvi scheduled to remain ACC President until April 2027. After crushing Sri Lanka in a one-sided affair in the Asia Cup final in Dubai last Sunday (Sep 13), the Indian women’s team decided against attending the presentation ceremony. Instead, they conducted their own, with fielding coach Munish Bali handing out the best fielder award to Nandani Sharma, who grabbed two diving catches in the final. A day later, Saikia said that it was a ‘firm institutional decision’ to refuse to take the trophy from Naqvi. "Our position had been communicated to the ACC in advance that the Indian team would not participate in the trophy presentation under the circumstances," Saikia had told PTI. "Given the circumstances and the sentiments prevailing in the country, the BCCI felt that it would not be appropriate for the team to receive the trophy in the proposed manner. "This was a firm institutional decision, reflective of the position we have maintained, and was not directed at the players, the tournament or the sport." Amid cross-border tensions between two nuclear powers in April 2025, when four Pakistani terrorists killed 25 civilians in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in broad daylight, India retaliated with Operation Sindoor midway through IPL 2025, later halting all proceedings until a ceasefire was announced. While India cut all bilateral ties with Pakistan following the barbaric attack on innocents, the two countries played for the first time since the 2025 Asia Cup, where Indian players refused to shake hands with Pakistan and later also refused to accept the winning trophy from Naqvi.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia assures that the Asia Cup trophies will eventually reach BCCI headquarters in Mumbai following the standoff with ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi.

Asia Cup trophies will reach BCCI headquarters one day, assures Devajit Saikia

Indian Cricket stands at a crossroads, with talks about current chief selector Ajit Agarkar not wanting to extend his contract, which ends in 15 days. With reports of the BCCI heads trying to convince him to stay until the 2027 ODI World Cup, board secretary Devajit Saikia said 15 days is a long time in the cricket world, and that the decision on Agarkar’s future will be made at the right time.&nbsp;BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday morning may have decided on Agarkar’s future, but no details were shared during the media interaction.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ajit-agarkar-wants-to-quit-as-chief-selector-informs-bcci-1789747771278">Ajit Agarkar wants to quit as chief selector, informs BCCI</a>&nbsp;“There’s still 15 days left (for Agarkar to complete his term)...15 days is a long time in the world of cricket. We have 15 days; we will take a decision in appropriate time, we will let you know about it,” Saikia said to the media.&nbsp;Earlier reports stated that BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla had said that the ‘office-bearers have been authorised to decide on the senior men’s selection committee.’&nbsp;Meanwhile, if recent developments are to be believed, Team India’s squad selection for the home white-ball series against the West Indies was Agarkar’s last in charge as the head of the men’s selection committee.&nbsp;The board will advertise for the position, followed by interviews, with the whole exercise likely to take some time. In the meantime, the BCCI could appoint an interim chief selector, if the need arises, and former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha, having played 24 Tests, leads the race owing to test seniority.&nbsp;The BCCI, however, has started to prepare for life after Agarkar, with several names likely doing the rounds. Ex-India keeper-batter Parthiv Patel is the frontrunner to replace Agarkar for the role. On the other hand, VVS Laxman, who often fills in for head coach Gautam Gambhir, was the board’s first choice, but reports suggest that he wasn’t keen on taking up the responsibility.&nbsp;Laxman is the head of BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, and wishes to continue overseeing that role.<h3>BCCI Meet Absence Indicated Agarkar’s Exit</h3>Agarkar was not part of BCCI’s recently concluded high-profile meeting in Mumbai, which eventually dropped the biggest hint that he has made up his mind. The meeting was attended by the two Indian captains Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, board secretary Saikia, Laxman and even Gambhir.&nbsp;Although Saikia had then dismissed his absence by saying that Agarkar was out of town and in no internet zone for personal reasons, the BCCI’s official remarks indicated the separation.&nbsp;“It wasn’t that the meeting was decided upon within 48 hours. The chief selector missing such an important conclave where the way forward for Indian cricket was discussed doesn’t make sense,” a BCCI official said. “You have got to be indifferent to what’s happening around to miss such an occasion, and Agarkar is not the sort to do so. He had his plans in place and so skipped it.”<h3>What led to Agarkar’s departure?</h3>Agarkar’s tenure as the chief selector coincided with Indian Cricket’s glorious years, when they won two T20 World Cups and an ICC Champions Trophy, all in the space of three years; however, like how all good things come to an end, so did his tenure.&nbsp;What possibly triggered it was Rohit Sharma’s retirement episode during the UK tour this year, when several reports claimed that the Indian veteran would retire after the final ODI at Lord’s, where he smashed a brilliant hundred in a losing cause.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addresses Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector ahead of his contract deadline. Read the latest updates and contenders.

Indian Cricket stands at a crossroads, with talks about current chief selector Ajit Agarkar not wanting to extend his contract, which ends in 15 days. With reports of the BCCI heads trying to convince him to stay until the 2027 ODI World Cup, board secretary Devajit Saikia said 15 days is a long time in the cricket world, and that the decision on Agarkar’s future will be made at the right time. BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday morning may have decided on Agarkar’s future, but no details were shared during the media interaction. Also read| Ajit Agarkar wants to quit as chief selector, informs BCCI “There’s still 15 days left (for Agarkar to complete his term)...15 days is a long time in the world of cricket. We have 15 days; we will take a decision in appropriate time, we will let you know about it,” Saikia said to the media. Earlier reports stated that BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla had said that the ‘office-bearers have been authorised to decide on the senior men’s selection committee.’ Meanwhile, if recent developments are to be believed, Team India’s squad selection for the home white-ball series against the West Indies was Agarkar’s last in charge as the head of the men’s selection committee. The board will advertise for the position, followed by interviews, with the whole exercise likely to take some time. In the meantime, the BCCI could appoint an interim chief selector, if the need arises, and former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha, having played 24 Tests, leads the race owing to test seniority. The BCCI, however, has started to prepare for life after Agarkar, with several names likely doing the rounds. Ex-India keeper-batter Parthiv Patel is the frontrunner to replace Agarkar for the role. On the other hand, VVS Laxman, who often fills in for head coach Gautam Gambhir, was the board’s first choice, but reports suggest that he wasn’t keen on taking up the responsibility. Laxman is the head of BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, and wishes to continue overseeing that role. BCCI Meet Absence Indicated Agarkar’s Exit Agarkar was not part of BCCI’s recently concluded high-profile meeting in Mumbai, which eventually dropped the biggest hint that he has made up his mind. The meeting was attended by the two Indian captains Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, board secretary Saikia, Laxman and even Gambhir. Although Saikia had then dismissed his absence by saying that Agarkar was out of town and in no internet zone for personal reasons, the BCCI’s official remarks indicated the separation. “It wasn’t that the meeting was decided upon within 48 hours. The chief selector missing such an important conclave where the way forward for Indian cricket was discussed doesn’t make sense,” a BCCI official said. “You have got to be indifferent to what’s happening around to miss such an occasion, and Agarkar is not the sort to do so. He had his plans in place and so skipped it.” What led to Agarkar’s departure? Agarkar’s tenure as the chief selector coincided with Indian Cricket’s glorious years, when they won two T20 World Cups and an ICC Champions Trophy, all in the space of three years; however, like how all good things come to an end, so did his tenure. What possibly triggered it was Rohit Sharma’s retirement episode during the UK tour this year, when several reports claimed that the Indian veteran would retire after the final ODI at Lord’s, where he smashed a brilliant hundred in a losing cause.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addresses Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector ahead of his contract deadline. Read the latest updates and contenders.

Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector to be decided at right time, says BCCI secretary

Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 7-0 demolition of Union Berlin on Friday, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals. Kane scored his 100th and 101st goals in just 98 domestic games, obliterating the previous record set by Cologne's Dieter Mueller in 1977 by 31 games. It's the latest record that the England captain has torn up during his time in Munich, having already become the fastest Bayern player to reach 75, 100 and 150 goals in all competitions.&nbsp;Kane’s double means he now has scored 156 goals in 156 games for Bayern in domestic and international games combined — an unparalleled statistic.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-returns-to-portugal-squad-for-nations-league-under-new-coach-1789736820269">Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad for Nations League under new coach</a>&nbsp;"I'm very proud to reach 101 Bundesliga goals," Kane told Sky Germany. "In the short time I've been here, I've loved every second of it. When I'm playing with these players - Michael (Olise), Luis (Diaz) and Jamal (Musiala), I'm going to get chances.&nbsp;"To have more goals than games is obviously a great stat to have," he added.&nbsp;When asked about his Bayern contract, which expires at the end of the season, and whether he'll still be at the club when the Champions League final returns to Munich in 2028, Kane said: "I'm extremely happy here.&nbsp;"The talks are ongoing and they'll be ongoing for the near future. You can see the way I'm playing and the way I connect with the fans.&nbsp;"Munich in 2028? Maybe. It'll be a special one."&nbsp;Despite Kane's record-breaking exploits, Michael Olise was the main attraction in Munich with the France star scoring a fine hat-trick against the winless Bundesliga strugglers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wearing a special kit to celebrate the start of Oktoberfest, it was clear that Bayern were in party mood from the start. They took the lead in the 18th minute with an explosive opener by Jamal Musiala. Alphonso Davies cut the ball back to Musiala on the edge of the box, and the German let fly with a bullet shot.&nbsp;Kane's moment arrived in the 39th minute from the penalty spot after Olise was tripped. Kane slammed home the spot-kick for his milestone strike.<h2>Munich rise to Kane, Olise</h2>Bayern quickly turned two into three before half-time through a fine first-time strike by Olise, who stylishly caressed his shot into the top corner from the edge of the box — but the best from Olise was yet to come. An early second-half flurry forced Manuel Neuer into two saves in quick succession. The first saw him deny a golden chance for Janik Haberer, whose miss was as good as it got for the visitors.&nbsp;Union went 4-0 down in the 54th minute when Olise was allowed to pick out Kane with a sumptuous cross from the right, inviting Kane to glance in his second of the night.&nbsp;Bayern coach Vincent Kompany sent on Ismael Saibari just after the hour and within seven minutes he scored his first Bayern goal. Davies found the Morocco star, who shrugged off his marker and thumped in Bayern's fifth.&nbsp;Olise added his second of the night three minutes later to make it six, rounding Ronnow and sending his shot in off the near post. The Frenchman secured his hat-trick another three minutes later bending in a stunning shot from outside the box.

Harry Kane became the fastest player to score 100 Bundesliga goals in just 98 games as Bayern Munich thrashed Union Berlin 7-0 at the Allianz Arena.

Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 7-0 demolition of Union Berlin on Friday, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals. Kane scored his 100th and 101st goals in just 98 domestic games, obliterating the previous record set by Cologne's Dieter Mueller in 1977 by 31 games. It's the latest record that the England captain has torn up during his time in Munich, having already become the fastest Bayern player to reach 75, 100 and 150 goals in all competitions. Kane’s double means he now has scored 156 goals in 156 games for Bayern in domestic and international games combined — an unparalleled statistic. Also read| Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad for Nations League under new coach "I'm very proud to reach 101 Bundesliga goals," Kane told Sky Germany. "In the short time I've been here, I've loved every second of it. When I'm playing with these players - Michael (Olise), Luis (Diaz) and Jamal (Musiala), I'm going to get chances. "To have more goals than games is obviously a great stat to have," he added. When asked about his Bayern contract, which expires at the end of the season, and whether he'll still be at the club when the Champions League final returns to Munich in 2028, Kane said: "I'm extremely happy here. "The talks are ongoing and they'll be ongoing for the near future. You can see the way I'm playing and the way I connect with the fans. "Munich in 2028? Maybe. It'll be a special one." Despite Kane's record-breaking exploits, Michael Olise was the main attraction in Munich with the France star scoring a fine hat-trick against the winless Bundesliga strugglers. Wearing a special kit to celebrate the start of Oktoberfest, it was clear that Bayern were in party mood from the start. They took the lead in the 18th minute with an explosive opener by Jamal Musiala. Alphonso Davies cut the ball back to Musiala on the edge of the box, and the German let fly with a bullet shot. Kane's moment arrived in the 39th minute from the penalty spot after Olise was tripped. Kane slammed home the spot-kick for his milestone strike. Munich rise to Kane, Olise Bayern quickly turned two into three before half-time through a fine first-time strike by Olise, who stylishly caressed his shot into the top corner from the edge of the box — but the best from Olise was yet to come. An early second-half flurry forced Manuel Neuer into two saves in quick succession. The first saw him deny a golden chance for Janik Haberer, whose miss was as good as it got for the visitors. Union went 4-0 down in the 54th minute when Olise was allowed to pick out Kane with a sumptuous cross from the right, inviting Kane to glance in his second of the night. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany sent on Ismael Saibari just after the hour and within seven minutes he scored his first Bayern goal. Davies found the Morocco star, who shrugged off his marker and thumped in Bayern's fifth. Olise added his second of the night three minutes later to make it six, rounding Ronnow and sending his shot in off the near post. The Frenchman secured his hat-trick another three minutes later bending in a stunning shot from outside the box.

Harry Kane became the fastest player to score 100 Bundesliga goals in just 98 games as Bayern Munich thrashed Union Berlin 7-0 at the Allianz Arena.

Harry Kane breaks Bundesliga record for fastest 100 goals as Bayern thrash Union Berlin

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Rachin Ravindra faces a race against time for the India T20Is after suffering a 'freak' shoulder injury during a promotional shoot. Get the latest update.

In a massive blow to New Zealand, all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered a ‘freak injury’ during a promotional shoot in Auckland earlier this week. The left-handed batter dislocated his shoulder after landing awkwardly on the safety mat while attempting a diving catch during filming. Rachin underwent initial assessments on Friday, with medical specialists clearing him of any major structural damage. Although the NZC statement on the subject did not mention how long Rachin would be out of action, it said that his return would be determined by ‘his progress during the first few weeks of his rehabilitation.’ New Zealand will host India for a full tour, starting with five T20Is late next month. With the T20I squad set to be announced next week, the NZC said it was unclear if Rachin will feature in the marquee series. Also read| Fast bowler Brydon Carse faces no charges over Derby nightclub incident "It was a really unfortunate injury," New Zealand performance manager Mike Sandle said. "We're gutted for Rachin and our key priority is making sure he recovers well and gets back on the field as soon as he can. "As with all commercial shoots involving our players, the activities were agreed in advance by all parties, with appropriate safety measures in place. It was a bit of a freak accident, and we'll continue to review our processes around events like this in the future,” he continued. New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said they will not rush Rachin’s comeback. "With a heavy schedule of Test cricket in the next six months, we don't want to rush Rachin back sooner than we need to," he said. "He's in great hands in terms of his rehab, and we look forward to welcoming him back soon." Meanwhile, Rachin has been New Zealand’s brightest prospect across formats. Since making headlines for his whirlwind knock against England in the 2023 ODI World Cup opener, where he smashed an unbeaten 123 during the successful chase, Rachin has built on the momentum. Impressive showings in the remaining two formats made him a key member of New Zealand’s core. India will tour New Zealand for five T20Is, as many ODIs and two Tests.

Rachin Ravindra faces a race against time for the India T20Is after suffering a 'freak' shoulder injury during a promotional shoot. Get the latest update.

Rachin Ravindra doubtful for India T20Is after suffering 'freak injury' during promo shoot

England fast bowler Brydon Carse will not face any charges in the Derby nightclub incident after the police dropped their probe into an alleged assault that took place last month. Videos surfaced on social media showing the Ashes participant in handcuffs after being arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in the early hours of August 23. Carse was de-arrested soon after.&nbsp;The incident occurred after Carse was released from England's squad for the first Test against Pakistan in Leeds, which England lost by an innings and 103 runs, to play for Durham against Derbyshire. The ECB selectors dropped Carse from the remainder of the series, after which the Derbyshire Police confirmed it was looking into allegations of assault. Later, Carse was also omitted from the T20I and ODI squads for the home series against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jos-buttler-creates-history-as-first-batter-to-reach-15-000-t20-runs-1789725058738">Jos Buttler creates history as first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the police enquiry concluded that the alleged victim did not want to make any complaints against Carse, and thus, no further action was taken.&nbsp;"An investigation into reports of an assault in Derby city centre has been closed,” a Police statement released on Friday (Sep 18) read. "Officers attended Molly Malones in the Wardwick, Derby, in the early hours of Sunday, 23 August.&nbsp;"A man was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and was then de-arrested after his details were taken by officers."&nbsp;The Cricket Regulator, which also investigated former England Test captain Ben Stokes and paceman Gus Atkinson over a nightclub brawl in London after the conclusion of the first Test against New Zealand, will now investigate Carse over the matter.&nbsp;Reappointed England Test captain Joe Root said he was ‘hacked off’ while addressing the situation ahead of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s.&nbsp;Earlier, last week, England’s white-ball coach Brendon McCullum said that Carse needed to ‘get his house in order’, after which the ECB said Carse must ‘work through the issues that led to the Derby incident and take time for a proper reset’.

Derbyshire Police have dropped their probe into England fast bowler Brydon Carse following a Derby nightclub incident. Carse faces no charges but now awaits a Cricket Regulator review.

England fast bowler Brydon Carse will not face any charges in the Derby nightclub incident after the police dropped their probe into an alleged assault that took place last month. Videos surfaced on social media showing the Ashes participant in handcuffs after being arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in the early hours of August 23. Carse was de-arrested soon after. The incident occurred after Carse was released from England's squad for the first Test against Pakistan in Leeds, which England lost by an innings and 103 runs, to play for Durham against Derbyshire. The ECB selectors dropped Carse from the remainder of the series, after which the Derbyshire Police confirmed it was looking into allegations of assault. Later, Carse was also omitted from the T20I and ODI squads for the home series against Sri Lanka. Also read| Jos Buttler creates history as first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs Meanwhile, the police enquiry concluded that the alleged victim did not want to make any complaints against Carse, and thus, no further action was taken. "An investigation into reports of an assault in Derby city centre has been closed,” a Police statement released on Friday (Sep 18) read. "Officers attended Molly Malones in the Wardwick, Derby, in the early hours of Sunday, 23 August. "A man was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and was then de-arrested after his details were taken by officers." The Cricket Regulator, which also investigated former England Test captain Ben Stokes and paceman Gus Atkinson over a nightclub brawl in London after the conclusion of the first Test against New Zealand, will now investigate Carse over the matter. Reappointed England Test captain Joe Root said he was ‘hacked off’ while addressing the situation ahead of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s. Earlier, last week, England’s white-ball coach Brendon McCullum said that Carse needed to ‘get his house in order’, after which the ECB said Carse must ‘work through the issues that led to the Derby incident and take time for a proper reset’.

Derbyshire Police have dropped their probe into England fast bowler Brydon Carse following a Derby nightclub incident. Carse faces no charges but now awaits a Cricket Regulator review.

Ajit Agarkar is set to step down as chairman of the BCCI’s senior men’s selection committee after his current term concludes on Oct 4, according to media reports. Agarkar became India’s chief selector in 2023 and was involved in several major selection decisions during his time as chairman.&nbsp;“Agarkar has formally informed the BCCI just before the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that he doesn’t wish to continue as a selector after his term ends on October 4,” a BCCI office-bearer told The Hindu publication.&nbsp;Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel is reportedly one of the names being considered as his replacement.&nbsp;Hindustan Times also reported that the BCCI has started looking for a new chief selector after receiving communication from Agarkar.&nbsp;“In his communication, Agarkar has cited his previous discussions with the board in February, when he had first alerted top decision makers to look for alternatives at the end of his current term,” a BCCI official told HT.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-returns-to-portugal-squad-for-nations-league-under-new-coach-1789736820269">Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad for Nations League under new coach</a><h3>BCCI office-bearers to decide on Agarkar’s future</h3>Agarkar’s decision came hours after PTI reported that BCCI member units had authorised the board’s office-bearers to decide whether to extend his tenure or appoint a replacement.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-cannot-bowl-10-overs-gautam-gambhir-reveals-clear-plan-for-hardik-pandya-s-india-return-1789734043605">'He cannot bowl..;': Gambhir reveals clear plan for Hardik Pandya's India return</a>&nbsp;With Agarkar’s contract set to end on Oct 4, he has been in focus as the BCCI considers its options regarding the senior selection committee.&nbsp;“The office bearers have been authorised to take decisions on the matters concerning the selection committees,” a senior BCCI official said after the meeting.&nbsp;Apart from deciding on the chairman of the senior selection committee, the BCCI is also looking to fill all five positions in the junior selection committee.

As chairman of the selection committee, Agarkar was involved in several important selection calls and major decisions concerning India’s squad across formats.

Ajit Agarkar is set to step down as chairman of the BCCI’s senior men’s selection committee after his current term concludes on Oct 4, according to media reports. Agarkar became India’s chief selector in 2023 and was involved in several major selection decisions during his time as chairman. “Agarkar has formally informed the BCCI just before the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that he doesn’t wish to continue as a selector after his term ends on October 4,” a BCCI office-bearer told The Hindu publication. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel is reportedly one of the names being considered as his replacement. Hindustan Times also reported that the BCCI has started looking for a new chief selector after receiving communication from Agarkar. “In his communication, Agarkar has cited his previous discussions with the board in February, when he had first alerted top decision makers to look for alternatives at the end of his current term,” a BCCI official told HT. Also Read - Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad for Nations League under new coach BCCI office-bearers to decide on Agarkar’s future Agarkar’s decision came hours after PTI reported that BCCI member units had authorised the board’s office-bearers to decide whether to extend his tenure or appoint a replacement. Also Read - 'He cannot bowl..;': Gambhir reveals clear plan for Hardik Pandya's India return With Agarkar’s contract set to end on Oct 4, he has been in focus as the BCCI considers its options regarding the senior selection committee. “The office bearers have been authorised to take decisions on the matters concerning the selection committees,” a senior BCCI official said after the meeting. Apart from deciding on the chairman of the senior selection committee, the BCCI is also looking to fill all five positions in the junior selection committee.

As chairman of the selection committee, Agarkar was involved in several important selection calls and major decisions concerning India’s squad across formats.

Ajit Agarkar wants to quit as chief selector, informs BCCI

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal’s squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches as new head coach Jorge Jesus included the 41-year-old captain in his first team selection on Friday (Sep 18). Ronaldo had previously said that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his last, but he has not confirmed when he will retire from international football. He will turn 43 by the time the 2028 European Championship takes place.&nbsp;This is Jesus’ first squad since taking over from Roberto Martinez, who left his position after Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.&nbsp;Jesus knows Ronaldo well, having coached him at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr and the pair helped the club win the league last season. The 72-year-old manager has also worked with Portuguese giants Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. &nbsp;&nbsp;Ronaldo remains the highest goalscorer in men’s international football, with 146 goals and also played a key role in Portugal’s Euro 2016 triumph. The forward is now close to reaching 1,000 goals in his career, having scored 979 so far.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-cannot-bowl-10-overs-gautam-gambhir-reveals-clear-plan-for-hardik-pandya-s-india-return-1789734043605">'He cannot bowl...': Gautam Gambhir reveals clear plan for Hardik Pandya's India return</a>

Jesus believes Ronaldo is more likely to reach the milestone with Al-Nassr than Portugal and also made it clear that Ronaldo’s reputation will not guarantee him a starting spot.&nbsp;“I think he’s more likely to score his thousandth goal for Al-Nassr than for the Portuguese national team,” Jesus said.&nbsp;“All the called-up players are at my disposal. If he performs well, he plays. If he doesn’t perform well, he doesn’t play. That’s how I treat everyone”, he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-shafali-stars-as-india-thump-japan-by-8-wickets-to-book-semis-berth-1789720788288">Asian Games 2026: Shafali stars as India thump Japan by 8 wickets for semis spot</a>&nbsp;However, Jesus admitted that Ronaldo’s achievements give him a unique status.&nbsp;“Now, does Cris have a different status? Yes. His career is different. He has five Ballon d’Or awards, but does that influence my decisions? No. It doesn’t influence anything, zero, but he is different from the others,” he concluded. &nbsp;Portugal will face Wales at home on Sep 24, before travelling to Norway on Sep 27 and Denmark on Oct 1. They will host Norway on Oct 4.

The 41-year-old remains part of Portugal’s plans for the UEFA Nations League, despite previously stating that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his final tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal’s squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches as new head coach Jorge Jesus included the 41-year-old captain in his first team selection on Friday (Sep 18). Ronaldo had previously said that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his last, but he has not confirmed when he will retire from international football. He will turn 43 by the time the 2028 European Championship takes place. This is Jesus’ first squad since taking over from Roberto Martinez, who left his position after Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Jesus knows Ronaldo well, having coached him at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr and the pair helped the club win the league last season. The 72-year-old manager has also worked with Portuguese giants Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. Ronaldo remains the highest goalscorer in men’s international football, with 146 goals and also played a key role in Portugal’s Euro 2016 triumph. The forward is now close to reaching 1,000 goals in his career, having scored 979 so far. Also Read - 'He cannot bowl...': Gautam Gambhir reveals clear plan for Hardik Pandya's India return

The 41-year-old remains part of Portugal’s plans for the UEFA Nations League, despite previously stating that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his final tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad for Nations League under new coach

From Tilak Varma to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with fastest T20I centuries. This list also includes Rohit Sharma and Sanju Samson

From Tilak Varma to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with fastest T20I centuries. This list also includes Rohit Sharma and Sanju Samson

Indian men’s team head coach Gautam Gambhir said on Thursday that Hardik Pandya is currently not fit enough to bowl ten overs in an ODI, adding that India does not want to rush the all-rounder back into international cricket as he has played very little competitive cricket in the last four months. Pandya remains an important part of India’s limited-overs setup but has regularly been managed due to fitness issues and workload concerns.&nbsp;Gambhir indicated that once Pandya becomes fully fit to bowl, India could potentially play both him and young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the same XI.&nbsp;“Hardik Pandya can’t bowl 10 overs at the moment. We don’t want to rush him into international cricket. When he is fit, there is a possibility of both he and Nitish playing,” Gambhir said at the post-match press conference.&nbsp;India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I to complete a 3-0 series sweep.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jos-buttler-creates-history-as-first-batter-to-reach-15-000-t20-runs-1789725058738">Jos Buttler creates history as first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs</a> &nbsp;Gambhir’s comments suggest that Pandya’s return will depend largely on his ability to contribute with the ball as a genuine all-rounder, rather than being picked only for his batting.&nbsp;Pandya was named in the India A squad for the one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry, subject to a final fitness assessment by the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.&nbsp;He has not played competitive cricket since IPL 2026 due to a series of injuries and was selected for India’s ODI series against Afghanistan in June but suffered a leg injury before the matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-north-korean-anthem-plays-during-south-korea-hockey-match-1789728476565">Asian Games 2026: North Korean anthem plays during South Korea hockey match</a>&nbsp;Earlier, he had missed four games for Mumbai Indians due to back spasms and was undergoing conditioning work at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence when he suffered another setback. &nbsp;The 32-year-old is expected to undergo a fitness test next week. While he is likely to be cleared, the selectors remain cautious about rushing him back, given his importance to India’s balance in the 50-over format.

Coach Gautam Gambhir said that Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy could play together for India once Pandya regains full fitness and is able to bowl regularly.

Indian men’s team head coach Gautam Gambhir said on Thursday that Hardik Pandya is currently not fit enough to bowl ten overs in an ODI, adding that India does not want to rush the all-rounder back into international cricket as he has played very little competitive cricket in the last four months. Pandya remains an important part of India’s limited-overs setup but has regularly been managed due to fitness issues and workload concerns. Gambhir indicated that once Pandya becomes fully fit to bowl, India could potentially play both him and young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the same XI. “Hardik Pandya can’t bowl 10 overs at the moment. We don’t want to rush him into international cricket. When he is fit, there is a possibility of both he and Nitish playing,” Gambhir said at the post-match press conference. India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I to complete a 3-0 series sweep. Also Read - Jos Buttler creates history as first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs Gambhir’s comments suggest that Pandya’s return will depend largely on his ability to contribute with the ball as a genuine all-rounder, rather than being picked only for his batting. Pandya was named in the India A squad for the one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry, subject to a final fitness assessment by the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence. He has not played competitive cricket since IPL 2026 due to a series of injuries and was selected for India’s ODI series against Afghanistan in June but suffered a leg injury before the matches. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: North Korean anthem plays during South Korea hockey match Earlier, he had missed four games for Mumbai Indians due to back spasms and was undergoing conditioning work at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence when he suffered another setback. The 32-year-old is expected to undergo a fitness test next week. While he is likely to be cleared, the selectors remain cautious about rushing him back, given his importance to India’s balance in the 50-over format.

Coach Gautam Gambhir said that Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy could play together for India once Pandya regains full fitness and is able to bowl regularly.

'He cannot bowl...': Gautam Gambhir reveals clear plan for Hardik Pandya's India return

From Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Sikandar Raza, here's a look at the top five batters to score fastest T20I hundreds. This list also includes Sahil Chauhan, Muhammad Fahad and Abhishek Sharma

From Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Sikandar Raza, here's a look at the top five batters to score fastest T20I hundreds. This list also includes Sahil Chauhan, Muhammad Fahad and Abhishek Sharma.

South Korean hockey players were left confused after North Korea’s national anthem was played instead of South Korea’s before their men’s field hockey match against Bangladesh at the Asian Games on Friday (Sep 18). The South Korean team was lined up at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara when the North Korean anthem started playing. Some players stood at attention, while others looked around in confusion or placed their hands over their hearts.&nbsp;The stadium announcer had introduced the music as South Korea’s national anthem, but organisers quickly realised the mistake and corrected the error. Bangladesh’s national anthem was played first, followed by South Korea’s anthem.&nbsp;However, the match was already behind schedule, so the South Korean players could not complete the anthem ceremony. The referee asked both teams to exchange greetings while South Korea’s anthem was still playing, forcing the players to start the match before the ceremony had fully ended.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jos-buttler-creates-history-as-first-batter-to-reach-15-000-t20-runs-1789725058738">Jos Buttler creates history as first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs</a>

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The incident did not affect South Korea’s performance as they defeated Bangladesh 5-0 in their opening Pool A match, with five different players scoring.&nbsp;South Korean news agency Yonhap described the incident as an “awkward mishap” and said that the players appeared confused as the unfamiliar anthem played in front of their national flag.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-county-club-leicestershire-staring-at-relegation-after-27-point-penalty-because-of-dada-shoot-1789707996682">England county club Leicestershire staring at relegation after 27-point penalty</a>&nbsp;The error was particularly sensitive because South Korea and North Korea have been divided since the Korean War and maintain a complicated relationship.&nbsp;&nbsp;At international sporting events, the two countries compete separately and use different flags and anthems. South Korea’s national anthem is “Aegukga”, while North Korea’s is “Aegukka”.&nbsp;The incident came before the Asian Games’ official opening ceremony, which is scheduled for Saturday (Sep 19).

South Korea’s hockey team faced an awkward moment before their Asian Games opener against Bangladesh when the North Korean national anthem was mistakenly played.

South Korean hockey players were left confused after North Korea’s national anthem was played instead of South Korea’s before their men’s field hockey match against Bangladesh at the Asian Games on Friday (Sep 18). The South Korean team was lined up at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara when the North Korean anthem started playing. Some players stood at attention, while others looked around in confusion or placed their hands over their hearts. The stadium announcer had introduced the music as South Korea’s national anthem, but organisers quickly realised the mistake and corrected the error. Bangladesh’s national anthem was played first, followed by South Korea’s anthem. However, the match was already behind schedule, so the South Korean players could not complete the anthem ceremony. The referee asked both teams to exchange greetings while South Korea’s anthem was still playing, forcing the players to start the match before the ceremony had fully ended. Also Read - Jos Buttler creates history as first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs

South Korea’s hockey team faced an awkward moment before their Asian Games opener against Bangladesh when the North Korean national anthem was mistakenly played.

Asian Games 2026: North Korean anthem plays during South Korea hockey match

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler made history on Thursday (Sep 17) by becoming the first batter to score 15,000 runs in T20 cricket. The 36-year-old reached the milestone during England’s second T20I against Sri Lanka and also went past West Indies great Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket.&nbsp;The England star reached 15,000 runs in his 528th T20 match and has scored the runs at an average of 35.46 and a strike rate of 147.46, including nine centuries and 107 fifties.&nbsp;Buttler has played T20 cricket for several teams and franchises, including England, Lancashire, Manchester Originals, Manchester Super Giants, Gujarat Titans, Somerset, Paarl Royals, Mumbai Indians, Sydney Thunder, Comilla Victorians, Durban’s Super Giants, Melbourne Renegades and England Lions. &nbsp;He moved ahead of Pollard, who finished his T20 career with 14,999 runs from 754 matches at an average of 31.71.&nbsp;Buttler completed the landmark with a single off Eshan Malinga in the fifth over of England’s chase.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-shafali-stars-as-india-thump-japan-by-8-wickets-to-book-semis-berth-1789720788288">Asian Games 2026: Shafali stars as India thump Japan by 8 wickets to book semis berth</a><h3>England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I</h3>England went on to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets at Sophia Gardens, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.&nbsp;&nbsp;After restricting Sri Lanka to 145/9 in 20 overs, England reached the target in just 12.1 overs, finishing on 146/4. The win also extended England’s winning streak against Sri Lanka in T20Is to 14 matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-from-transport-to-accomodation-athletes-face-multiple-issues-at-aichi-nayoga-1789714040001">Asian Games 2026: Athletes face multiple issues at Aichi-Nagoya</a>&nbsp;The third and final T20I will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, with England already secured the series.

Jos Buttler etched his name in the history books on Thursday (Sept 17) by becoming the first player in the world to reach 15,000 runs in T20 cricket.

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler made history on Thursday (Sep 17) by becoming the first batter to score 15,000 runs in T20 cricket. The 36-year-old reached the milestone during England’s second T20I against Sri Lanka and also went past West Indies great Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket. The England star reached 15,000 runs in his 528th T20 match and has scored the runs at an average of 35.46 and a strike rate of 147.46, including nine centuries and 107 fifties. Buttler has played T20 cricket for several teams and franchises, including England, Lancashire, Manchester Originals, Manchester Super Giants, Gujarat Titans, Somerset, Paarl Royals, Mumbai Indians, Sydney Thunder, Comilla Victorians, Durban’s Super Giants, Melbourne Renegades and England Lions. He moved ahead of Pollard, who finished his T20 career with 14,999 runs from 754 matches at an average of 31.71. Buttler completed the landmark with a single off Eshan Malinga in the fifth over of England’s chase. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: Shafali stars as India thump Japan by 8 wickets to book semis berth England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I England went on to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets at Sophia Gardens, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. After restricting Sri Lanka to 145/9 in 20 overs, England reached the target in just 12.1 overs, finishing on 146/4. The win also extended England’s winning streak against Sri Lanka in T20Is to 14 matches. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: Athletes face multiple issues at Aichi-Nagoya The third and final T20I will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, with England already secured the series.

Jos Buttler etched his name in the history books on Thursday (Sept 17) by becoming the first player in the world to reach 15,000 runs in T20 cricket.

Jos Buttler creates history as first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs

India women's cricket team started their Asian Games 2026 campaign with a thumping eight-wicket win over hosts Japan on Friday (Sep 18) in the quarter-final in Nagoya. The Asia Cup champs made light work of the 58-run target and raced to it with one over left in the powerplay itself. Shafali Verma, Player of the Series (POTS) of the recently concluded Women's Asia Cup 2026, scored an unbeaten 40 off just 15 balls as India won with 90 balls remaining. The defending gold medalists now face Bangladesh in the semi-final on Sunday (Sep 20).<h2>India-W thrash Japan-W in Asian Games 2026 quarter-final</h2>Batting first, Japan went through the powerplay of the first six overs without losing a wicket but scoring only 24 runs. Shree Charani broke the opening partnership by dismissing Haruna Iwasaki (10) and then removed skipper Mai Yanagida (0) on the very next ball for a golden duck. Things started going downhill pretty fast for Japan from thereon.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-from-transport-to-accomodation-athletes-face-multiple-issues-at-aichi-nayoga-1789714040001">Asian Games 2026: From transport to accommodation- Athletes face multiple issues at Aichi-Nagoya</a>Erika Oda (5) was the next wicket to fall, taken by Shafali Verma, before Shree Charani dismissed the other opener Ayaka Kano-Stafford (25). Shafali then dismissed Shimako Kato for her second wicket, and Japan was 51/5 from being 24/0. The hosts lost their next five wickets for seven runs, with Shree Charani taking another wicket to return bowling figures of 4/10 in four overs with two maidens. Apart from her, Shafali took 2/13, while Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil picked up one wicket each.<h2>Shafali lights up India chase</h2>Chasing the below-par target, Shafali hit 17 runs in the opening over, taking care of more than one-fourth of the target in the first six balls. Her new opening partner Kamalini Gnanavel, however, could not make use of the opportunity and was dismissed for a two-ball duck. Bharti Fulmali also failed to grab her chance and was dismissed for 6 (7 balls) as India fell to 24/2 from 17/0. Shafali then took charge with Richa Ghosh (unbeaten 12 runs off 6 balls) as India romped home at the completion of the five-over mark.

India women's cricket team thrashed Japan by eight wickets in the Asian Games 2026 quarter-final. Shafali Verma's unbeaten 40 off 15 balls chased down 58 easily to setup a semi-final against Bangladesh.

India women's cricket team started their Asian Games 2026 campaign with a thumping eight-wicket win over hosts Japan on Friday (Sep 18) in the quarter-final in Nagoya. The Asia Cup champs made light work of the 58-run target and raced to it with one over left in the powerplay itself. Shafali Verma, Player of the Series (POTS) of the recently concluded Women's Asia Cup 2026, scored an unbeaten 40 off just 15 balls as India won with 90 balls remaining. The defending gold medalists now face Bangladesh in the semi-final on Sunday (Sep 20). India-W thrash Japan-W in Asian Games 2026 quarter-final Batting first, Japan went through the powerplay of the first six overs without losing a wicket but scoring only 24 runs. Shree Charani broke the opening partnership by dismissing Haruna Iwasaki (10) and then removed skipper Mai Yanagida (0) on the very next ball for a golden duck. Things started going downhill pretty fast for Japan from thereon. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: From transport to accommodation- Athletes face multiple issues at Aichi-Nagoya Erika Oda (5) was the next wicket to fall, taken by Shafali Verma, before Shree Charani dismissed the other opener Ayaka Kano-Stafford (25). Shafali then dismissed Shimako Kato for her second wicket, and Japan was 51/5 from being 24/0. The hosts lost their next five wickets for seven runs, with Shree Charani taking another wicket to return bowling figures of 4/10 in four overs with two maidens. Apart from her, Shafali took 2/13, while Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil picked up one wicket each. Shafali lights up India chase Chasing the below-par target, Shafali hit 17 runs in the opening over, taking care of more than one-fourth of the target in the first six balls. Her new opening partner Kamalini Gnanavel, however, could not make use of the opportunity and was dismissed for a two-ball duck. Bharti Fulmali also failed to grab her chance and was dismissed for 6 (7 balls) as India fell to 24/2 from 17/0. Shafali then took charge with Richa Ghosh (unbeaten 12 runs off 6 balls) as India romped home at the completion of the five-over mark.

India women's cricket team thrashed Japan by eight wickets in the Asian Games 2026 quarter-final. Shafali Verma's unbeaten 40 off 15 balls chased down 58 easily to setup a semi-final against Bangladesh.

Asian Games 2026: Shafali stars as India thump Japan by 8 wickets to book semis berth

The Asian Games 2026, which officially start on Saturday (September 19) in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, have already hit chaos and mismanagement. Athletes from multiple countries, including India, have dealt with issues like accommodation, transportation, and more even before the games started. The reputation of Japan being impeccable about things including planning and preparation is also being questioned after the Asian Games 2026 mismanagement.<h2>What are the issues athletes are facing at the Asian Games 2026?</h2>The Indian shooting contingent has been offered accommodation nearly 50-60 kilometres away from the practice location, making it a logistical nightmare for them to commute to and from the venue."The hotels are about 50-60 kms away from the range. The bus could accommodate only 50 persons. The first bus came late, and the second bus too was late," The Indian Express reported, citing one of the members of the Indian shooting contingent. "It took us close to two hours to reach the range. It took less time on return. But such delays can be frustrating for shooters sometimes," it added.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-athlete-who-soiled-herself-during-hyrox-race-aplogises-for-continuing-1789698729259">Athlete, who soiled herself during Hyrox race, apologises for continuing</a>As for South Korea, their football team, which had a match against Qatar, was taken to a baseball arena. The bus eventually arrived at the correct location 30 minutes later."Based on my experience, this is the worst it has ever been," Jung Jae-Yong, vice president of the Korea Basketball Association, told news agency AFP.The Indian athletes, which included a wushu practitioner, two Indian coaches and a masseur, had to wait six hours before being allotted a room on the hotel, which is essentially an Italian cruise ship, Costa Serena. "While the wushu players had to wait for some time before they were sent to the cruise ship, we, coaches and the masseur, had to wait for more than six hours at the assembly area," said a coach.Varun Sanyal, India's MMA athlete, also posted a video on social media, which has now been deleted, about the issues and said: "I can confirm this is true. I’m currently on 7 hours and counting."Japan’s deputy chef de mission Hisashi Mizutori, meanwhile, has admitted the shortcomings and said to the Japan Times, "We are currently working to coordinate and negotiate adjustments wherever possible. For cases where that proves too difficult, we are considering using the backup accommodations that Team Japan prepared in advance as alternatives."

The 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, opened with widespread chaos as athletes faced severe transport delays, distant hotel arrangements on a cruise ship, and misdirected team buses.

The Asian Games 2026, which officially start on Saturday (September 19) in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, have already hit chaos and mismanagement. Athletes from multiple countries, including India, have dealt with issues like accommodation, transportation, and more even before the games started. The reputation of Japan being impeccable about things including planning and preparation is also being questioned after the Asian Games 2026 mismanagement. What are the issues athletes are facing at the Asian Games 2026? The Indian shooting contingent has been offered accommodation nearly 50-60 kilometres away from the practice location, making it a logistical nightmare for them to commute to and from the venue. "The hotels are about 50-60 kms away from the range. The bus could accommodate only 50 persons. The first bus came late, and the second bus too was late," The Indian Express reported, citing one of the members of the Indian shooting contingent. "It took us close to two hours to reach the range. It took less time on return. But such delays can be frustrating for shooters sometimes," it added. Also Read - Athlete, who soiled herself during Hyrox race, apologises for continuing As for South Korea, their football team, which had a match against Qatar, was taken to a baseball arena. The bus eventually arrived at the correct location 30 minutes later. "Based on my experience, this is the worst it has ever been," Jung Jae-Yong, vice president of the Korea Basketball Association, told news agency AFP. The Indian athletes, which included a wushu practitioner, two Indian coaches and a masseur, had to wait six hours before being allotted a room on the hotel, which is essentially an Italian cruise ship, Costa Serena. "While the wushu players had to wait for some time before they were sent to the cruise ship, we, coaches and the masseur, had to wait for more than six hours at the assembly area," said a coach. Varun Sanyal, India's MMA athlete, also posted a video on social media, which has now been deleted, about the issues and said: "I can confirm this is true. I’m currently on 7 hours and counting." Japan’s deputy chef de mission Hisashi Mizutori, meanwhile, has admitted the shortcomings and said to the Japan Times, "We are currently working to coordinate and negotiate adjustments wherever possible. For cases where that proves too difficult, we are considering using the backup accommodations that Team Japan prepared in advance as alternatives."

The 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, opened with widespread chaos as athletes faced severe transport delays, distant hotel arrangements on a cruise ship, and misdirected team buses.

Asian Games 2026: From transport to accommodation- Athletes face multiple issues at Aichi-Nagoya

English county club Leicestershire, which is playing in Division 1 after an exile of 22 years, is once again looking at being relegated. The club finds itself in a dire situation after being handed a deduction of 27 points for a 'poor pitch' during their match against Glamorgan in August. The decision to penalize was taken by the independent Cricket Discipline Panel (CDP) during their ongoing penultimate match of the season against Hampshire. A loss in the match would confirm Leicestershire's relegation to Division 2 for the next county season. The club's head groundsman Callum Lewin, meanwhile, has blamed "unscheduled filming of a Bollywood movie" as the reason for the pitch not being up to par. Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly's biopic Dada is the movie which was shot at the ground.<h2>English county club on the brink of relegation because of "Dada"</h2>In the match, Leicestershire batted first and scored only 151 runs in the first innings, while Glamorgan managed only 152 in their first innings. The scores were slightly better in the second innings as Leicestershire scored 257 to set a target of 257 for Glamorgan, but the visitors could manage only 214 runs and lost the match by 42 runs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-will-always-be-ahead-india-coach-gambhir-says-sooryavanshi-won-t-walk-into-team-ahead-of-samson-1789702779379">'He will always be ahead': India coach Gambhir says Sooryavanshi won't walk into team ahead of Samson</a>After the match, Glamorgan admitted conditions were "tough" for batters, while home side coach Alfonso Thomas acknowledged the pitch was "a bit drier than what we wanted" in comparison to their innings victory against Yorkshire in June.The match referee reported the pitch as "poor" in his report, and head groundsman Lewin, in an interview with the Cricket Regulator before the CDP hearing, cited "circumstances leading up to the game that were just out of my control" which included an "unscheduled Bollywood filming event" four days prior to the match. The movie was shot only for a day at the Uptonsteel Grace Road."We have come across reports concerning the shoot of Dada - The Sourav Ganguly Story in Leicestershire. We would like to clarify that the shoot was duly planned and carried out with all requisite permissions and protocols in place. We are not aware of any incident or issue arising in relation to the shoot," said LUV Films in a statement as reported by Sports Now.<h2>What next for Leicestershire?</h2>After being penalized 19 points from the win for a poor pitch and an additional eight points along with a £5,000 fine, a further eight-point deduction, which is suspended for a year, has also been handed to the club. The points deduction means they are now at the bottom of the points table, and a loss against Hampshire in their ongoing match would see them relegated to Division 2.&nbsp;In response, <a href="https://leicestershireccc.co.uk/news/club-statement-glamorgan-pitch">Leicestershire also issued a statement</a> which read: “Having received the Panel’s decision, the Club is reviewing its position and considering all available options.”

Leicestershire faces County Championship Division 1 relegation after a 27-point penalty for a poor pitch against Glamorgan. Groundsman Callum Lewin blamed unscheduled filming for Sourav Ganguly's biopic.

English county club Leicestershire, which is playing in Division 1 after an exile of 22 years, is once again looking at being relegated. The club finds itself in a dire situation after being handed a deduction of 27 points for a 'poor pitch' during their match against Glamorgan in August. The decision to penalize was taken by the independent Cricket Discipline Panel (CDP) during their ongoing penultimate match of the season against Hampshire. A loss in the match would confirm Leicestershire's relegation to Division 2 for the next county season. The club's head groundsman Callum Lewin, meanwhile, has blamed "unscheduled filming of a Bollywood movie" as the reason for the pitch not being up to par. Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly's biopic Dada is the movie which was shot at the ground. English county club on the brink of relegation because of "Dada" In the match, Leicestershire batted first and scored only 151 runs in the first innings, while Glamorgan managed only 152 in their first innings. The scores were slightly better in the second innings as Leicestershire scored 257 to set a target of 257 for Glamorgan, but the visitors could manage only 214 runs and lost the match by 42 runs. Also Read - 'He will always be ahead': India coach Gambhir says Sooryavanshi won't walk into team ahead of Samson After the match, Glamorgan admitted conditions were "tough" for batters, while home side coach Alfonso Thomas acknowledged the pitch was "a bit drier than what we wanted" in comparison to their innings victory against Yorkshire in June. The match referee reported the pitch as "poor" in his report, and head groundsman Lewin, in an interview with the Cricket Regulator before the CDP hearing, cited "circumstances leading up to the game that were just out of my control" which included an "unscheduled Bollywood filming event" four days prior to the match. The movie was shot only for a day at the Uptonsteel Grace Road. "We have come across reports concerning the shoot of Dada - The Sourav Ganguly Story in Leicestershire. We would like to clarify that the shoot was duly planned and carried out with all requisite permissions and protocols in place. We are not aware of any incident or issue arising in relation to the shoot," said LUV Films in a statement as reported by Sports Now. What next for Leicestershire? After being penalized 19 points from the win for a poor pitch and an additional eight points along with a £5,000 fine, a further eight-point deduction, which is suspended for a year, has also been handed to the club. The points deduction means they are now at the bottom of the points table, and a loss against Hampshire in their ongoing match would see them relegated to Division 2. In response, Leicestershire also issued a statement which read: “Having received the Panel’s decision, the Club is reviewing its position and considering all available options.”

Leicestershire faces County Championship Division 1 relegation after a 27-point penalty for a poor pitch against Glamorgan. Groundsman Callum Lewin blamed unscheduled filming for Sourav Ganguly's biopic.

England county club Leicestershire staring at relegation after 27-point penalty because of 'Dada' shoot

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunity to get in the playing XI. Gambhir's comments came after India won the third and final T20I against Afghanistan on Thursday (Sep 17) to complete the 3-0 whitewash. There was speculation that Sooryavanshi, 15, might play ahead of Sanju Samson in the final T20I, but Gambhir stayed with the tried and tested opening pair of Samson and Abhishek Sharma. Gambhir's decision paid off as both players scored two fifty-plus scores in three matches.<h2>Gambhir confirms Sooryavanshi will not walk into the team ahead of Samson</h2>"From Vaibhav’s point of view, it was again a very clear conversation that he has to wait for his opportunity. We know the kind of talent he has. We know what he can do, but again, someone who’s done extremely well over a period of two years (Sanju Samson), obviously, he will always be ahead of someone who’s just walked into the team. So, whenever he gets that run, he will get a longer run as well, and that is what Indian cricket is all about. You want competition, you want that talent in the dressing room, but sometimes that’s how cricket goes, whether you’re a 15-year-old or a 30-year-old. When you have to wait for your opportunity, you have to wait for your opportunity," Gambhir said at the post-match presentation.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-abhishek-sharma-scripts-history-surpasses-rohit-sharma-for-fastest-indian-t20i-ton-1789655941283">Abhishek Sharma surpasses Rohit Sharma for fastest Indian T20I ton</a><h2>How has Sooryavanshi performed in T20Is?</h2>The 15-year-old became India's youngest debutant two months ago in England when Samson was dropped after the first two matches of the five-match series. He managed 42 runs in the three games he got. In the next series against Zimbabwe, Sooryavanshi played all three matches and scored 151 runs at an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 196.10.Gambhir, however, turned back to Samson, who helped India retain the T20 World Cup title earlier this year, for the Afghanistan series.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must wait his turn as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma remain the primary T20I openers following a 3-0 series win over Afghanistan.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunity to get in the playing XI. Gambhir's comments came after India won the third and final T20I against Afghanistan on Thursday (Sep 17) to complete the 3-0 whitewash. There was speculation that Sooryavanshi, 15, might play ahead of Sanju Samson in the final T20I, but Gambhir stayed with the tried and tested opening pair of Samson and Abhishek Sharma. Gambhir's decision paid off as both players scored two fifty-plus scores in three matches. Gambhir confirms Sooryavanshi will not walk into the team ahead of Samson "From Vaibhav’s point of view, it was again a very clear conversation that he has to wait for his opportunity. We know the kind of talent he has. We know what he can do, but again, someone who’s done extremely well over a period of two years (Sanju Samson), obviously, he will always be ahead of someone who’s just walked into the team. So, whenever he gets that run, he will get a longer run as well, and that is what Indian cricket is all about. You want competition, you want that talent in the dressing room, but sometimes that’s how cricket goes, whether you’re a 15-year-old or a 30-year-old. When you have to wait for your opportunity, you have to wait for your opportunity," Gambhir said at the post-match presentation. Also Read - Abhishek Sharma surpasses Rohit Sharma for fastest Indian T20I ton How has Sooryavanshi performed in T20Is? The 15-year-old became India's youngest debutant two months ago in England when Samson was dropped after the first two matches of the five-match series. He managed 42 runs in the three games he got. In the next series against Zimbabwe, Sooryavanshi played all three matches and scored 151 runs at an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 196.10. Gambhir, however, turned back to Samson, who helped India retain the T20 World Cup title earlier this year, for the Afghanistan series.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must wait his turn as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma remain the primary T20I openers following a 3-0 series win over Afghanistan.

An Australian athlete who sparked an outcry when she kept competing despite soiling herself midway through an event in Beijing apologised Friday and forfeited her points from winning. Joanna Wietrzyk finished the Hyrox indoor fitness race last weekend with excrement on her legs and shoes, continuing to use the mats and equipment. It sparked backlash about potential health hazards posed to other competitors and went viral on social media."I want to offer my sincere apology to the people of China, my fellow competitors, the spectators and the Hyrox organisers for what happened during the race in Beijing," Wietrzyk said on Instagram.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/portugal-turkey-back-on-f1-calendar-as-fia-reveals-24-race-2027-season-1789644092231">Portugal, Turkey back on F1 calendar as FIA reveals 24-race 2027 season</a>"I felt completely fit and healthy at the start of the race, with no reason to expect any illness."Looking back, I regret the decision to not have stepped off the track. I recognise that I should have made a different choice."The 23-year-old world record holder said she had retroactively withdrawn from the race and would hand back the points earned from competing."I am learning from this experience and will carry those lessons with me, including remembering that there is more to life than racing and knowing when it is right to step away," she added."I will be taking some time to recover, reflect and look after myself and my family away from the noise."Hyrox, a popular fitness competition launched in Germany and held worldwide, features a mixture of treadmill running and strength exercises, such as lunges and rowing.Co-founder Moritz Furste apologised on Monday to "all who were directly or indirectly involved" as intense criticism swelled over its health and safety standards."Hyrox made a mistake by not reacting immediately during the race," added Furste. "In the end it is my job to foresee these potential incidents -- and I did not."It has since updated its rules.They now state that if a "racer's blood, vomit, urine, or faeces poses a welfare or contamination risk to the racer or to other racers, a race director may withdraw the racer from the race on medical grounds".

The 23-year-old world record holder, Joanna Wietrzyk, said she had retroactively withdrawn from the race and would hand back the points earned from competing.

An Australian athlete who sparked an outcry when she kept competing despite soiling herself midway through an event in Beijing apologised Friday and forfeited her points from winning. Joanna Wietrzyk finished the Hyrox indoor fitness race last weekend with excrement on her legs and shoes, continuing to use the mats and equipment. It sparked backlash about potential health hazards posed to other competitors and went viral on social media. "I want to offer my sincere apology to the people of China, my fellow competitors, the spectators and the Hyrox organisers for what happened during the race in Beijing," Wietrzyk said on Instagram. Also Read - Portugal, Turkey back on F1 calendar as FIA reveals 24-race 2027 season "I felt completely fit and healthy at the start of the race, with no reason to expect any illness. "Looking back, I regret the decision to not have stepped off the track. I recognise that I should have made a different choice." The 23-year-old world record holder said she had retroactively withdrawn from the race and would hand back the points earned from competing. "I am learning from this experience and will carry those lessons with me, including remembering that there is more to life than racing and knowing when it is right to step away," she added. "I will be taking some time to recover, reflect and look after myself and my family away from the noise." Hyrox, a popular fitness competition launched in Germany and held worldwide, features a mixture of treadmill running and strength exercises, such as lunges and rowing. Co-founder Moritz Furste apologised on Monday to "all who were directly or indirectly involved" as intense criticism swelled over its health and safety standards. "Hyrox made a mistake by not reacting immediately during the race," added Furste. "In the end it is my job to foresee these potential incidents -- and I did not." It has since updated its rules. They now state that if a "racer's blood, vomit, urine, or faeces poses a welfare or contamination risk to the racer or to other racers, a race director may withdraw the racer from the race on medical grounds".

The 23-year-old world record holder, Joanna Wietrzyk, said she had retroactively withdrawn from the race and would hand back the points earned from competing.

Australian athlete, who soiled herself during Hyrox race, apologises for continuing

India completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Afghanistan after securing a convincing 127-run win in the third and final match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday (Sep 17). Abhishek Sharma’s record-breaking century set up the victory, while Ravi Bishnoi and Nitish Kumar Reddy took three wickets each as Afghanistan were bowled out for 94 in 14.1 overs.&nbsp;Batting first, India posted 221 for seven. Abhishek started aggressively, smashing 16 runs off Azmatullah Omarzai before taking 22 off Fazalhaq Farooqi in the next over. He reached his fifty from just 16 balls as India raced to 85 without loss in the powerplay.&nbsp;Continuing his explosive knock, Abhishek smashed a 30-ball century to become the fastest Indian to score a hundred in T20Is, surpassing Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball record. Rashid Khan eventually ended his innings at 108 off 34 balls, with the knock featuring nine fours and 11 sixes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-abhishek-sharma-scripts-history-surpasses-rohit-sharma-for-fastest-indian-t20i-ton-1789655941283">Abhishek Sharma surpasses Rohit Sharma for fastest Indian T20I ton</a>&nbsp;Sanju Samson also played a key role, scoring 50 off 35 balls and reaching 9,000 runs in T20 cricket. Shreyas Iyer added 29, while Shivam Dube scored 14 as India crossed 200 before finishing on 221 for seven.&nbsp;Afghanistan began the chase aggressively but quickly lost momentum as wickets fell. Axar Patel removed Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal, while Jasprit Bumrah and Yash Thakur also chipped in with wickets.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ind-vs-afg-5-records-abhishek-sharma-broke-during-his-108-run-knock-against-afghanistan-1789661249186">5 records Abhishek Sharma broke during his 108-run knock against Afghanistan</a>&nbsp;Bishnoi and Reddy then cleaned up the lower order. Reddy claimed three wickets in one over, while Bishnoi removed Rashid Khan and Abdullah Ahmadzai to bowl Afghanistan out for 94.&nbsp;The defeat was Afghanistan’s heaviest in T20Is, while 94 became their lowest total against India in the format.

Abhishek Sharma smashed a record-breaking 30-ball century as India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in Delhi to complete a 3-0 T20I series sweep before their departure for the Asian Games in Nagoya.

India completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Afghanistan after securing a convincing 127-run win in the third and final match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday (Sep 17). Abhishek Sharma’s record-breaking century set up the victory, while Ravi Bishnoi and Nitish Kumar Reddy took three wickets each as Afghanistan were bowled out for 94 in 14.1 overs. Batting first, India posted 221 for seven. Abhishek started aggressively, smashing 16 runs off Azmatullah Omarzai before taking 22 off Fazalhaq Farooqi in the next over. He reached his fifty from just 16 balls as India raced to 85 without loss in the powerplay. Continuing his explosive knock, Abhishek smashed a 30-ball century to become the fastest Indian to score a hundred in T20Is, surpassing Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball record. Rashid Khan eventually ended his innings at 108 off 34 balls, with the knock featuring nine fours and 11 sixes. Also Read - Abhishek Sharma surpasses Rohit Sharma for fastest Indian T20I ton Sanju Samson also played a key role, scoring 50 off 35 balls and reaching 9,000 runs in T20 cricket. Shreyas Iyer added 29, while Shivam Dube scored 14 as India crossed 200 before finishing on 221 for seven. Afghanistan began the chase aggressively but quickly lost momentum as wickets fell. Axar Patel removed Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal, while Jasprit Bumrah and Yash Thakur also chipped in with wickets. Also Check - 5 records Abhishek Sharma broke during his 108-run knock against Afghanistan Bishnoi and Reddy then cleaned up the lower order. Reddy claimed three wickets in one over, while Bishnoi removed Rashid Khan and Abdullah Ahmadzai to bowl Afghanistan out for 94. The defeat was Afghanistan’s heaviest in T20Is, while 94 became their lowest total against India in the format.

Abhishek Sharma smashed a record-breaking 30-ball century as India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in Delhi to complete a 3-0 T20I series sweep before their departure for the Asian Games in Nagoya.

IND vs AFG, 3rd T20I: India complete 3-0 sweep as Abhishek smashes record 30-ball century

Abhishek Sharma smashed 108 off 34 balls against Afghanistan in the third T20I on Thursday (Sep 17), breaking several records during his explosive innings. Here are the top five milestones from his knock.

Abhishek Sharma smashed 108 off 34 balls against Afghanistan in the third T20I on Thursday (Sep 17), breaking several records during his explosive innings. Here are the top five milestones from his knock.

5 records Abhishek Sharma broke during his 108-run knock against Afghanistan

Abhishek Sharma created history on Thursday (Sept 17) by smashing the fastest century by an Indian batter in men’s T20Is. He reached his hundred in just 30 balls against Afghanistan in the third T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, surpassing Rohit Sharma’s previous record of a 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017.&nbsp;&nbsp;After taking a few deliveries to settle in, Abhishek opened his account with a four through extra cover and soon shifted into top gear.&nbsp;He attacked Azmatullah Omarzai in the second over, pulling a delivery over deep square leg for a six before stepping out of his crease to hit another maximum over sweeper cover.&nbsp;Farooqi was then put under more pressure as Abhishek took on the short balls and guided one delivery over fine leg and followed it with a straight six down the ground.&nbsp;In the fifth over, Abhishek took on Mohammad Nabi, hitting two sixes and a four to bring up his fifty in just 14 balls and continued his aggressive approach against Afghanistan’s key bowlers, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/laura-wolvaardt-sets-new-world-record-for-most-wt20i-runs-in-a-year-1789639108819">Laura Wolvaardt sets new world record for most WT20I runs in a year</a>&nbsp;Abhishek struck Rashid for back-to-back boundaries in the eighth over before hitting Mujeeb for two sixes in the ninth.&nbsp;He moved to 99 with a massive six off Abdullah Ahmadzai and then took a single to complete his century from just 30 balls.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-nitish-reddy-withdraws-vipraj-nigam-replaces-chakaravarthy-1789648144284">Asian Games 2026: Nitish Reddy withdraws, Vipraj Nigam replaces Chakaravarthy</a>&nbsp;Abhishek’s spectacular knock ended on 108 when he edged Rashid Khan to wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz, with a review confirming the dismissal.<h3>Fastest T20I centuries by Indian men’s cricketers</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Player</th><th>Balls</th><th>Match</th><th>Venue</th><th>Date</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Abhishek Sharma</td><td>30</td><td>India vs Afghanistan</td><td>New Delhi</td><td>17/09/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>35</td><td>India vs Sri Lanka</td><td>Indore</td><td>22/12/2017</td></tr><tr><td>Abhishek Sharma</td><td>37</td><td>India vs England</td><td>Wankhede</td><td>02/02/2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sanju Samson</td><td>40</td><td>India vs Bangladesh</td><td>Hyderabad</td><td>12/10/2024</td></tr><tr><td>Tilak Varma</td><td>41</td><td>India vs South Africa</td><td>Johannesburg</td><td>15/11/2024</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest T20I century by an Indian, reaching his hundred in just 30 balls against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and surpassing Rohit Sharma’s previous record.

Abhishek Sharma created history on Thursday (Sept 17) by smashing the fastest century by an Indian batter in men’s T20Is. He reached his hundred in just 30 balls against Afghanistan in the third T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, surpassing Rohit Sharma’s previous record of a 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017. After taking a few deliveries to settle in, Abhishek opened his account with a four through extra cover and soon shifted into top gear. He attacked Azmatullah Omarzai in the second over, pulling a delivery over deep square leg for a six before stepping out of his crease to hit another maximum over sweeper cover. Farooqi was then put under more pressure as Abhishek took on the short balls and guided one delivery over fine leg and followed it with a straight six down the ground. In the fifth over, Abhishek took on Mohammad Nabi, hitting two sixes and a four to bring up his fifty in just 14 balls and continued his aggressive approach against Afghanistan’s key bowlers, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman. Also Read - Laura Wolvaardt sets new world record for most WT20I runs in a year Abhishek struck Rashid for back-to-back boundaries in the eighth over before hitting Mujeeb for two sixes in the ninth. He moved to 99 with a massive six off Abdullah Ahmadzai and then took a single to complete his century from just 30 balls. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: Nitish Reddy withdraws, Vipraj Nigam replaces Chakaravarthy Abhishek’s spectacular knock ended on 108 when he edged Rashid Khan to wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz, with a review confirming the dismissal. Fastest T20I centuries by Indian men’s cricketers

Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest T20I century by an Indian, reaching his hundred in just 30 balls against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and surpassing Rohit Sharma’s previous record.

IND vs AFG: Abhishek Sharma scripts history, surpasses Rohit Sharma for fastest Indian T20I ton

From Adam Zampa to Abrar Ahmed, here's a look at the top five bowlers in latest ICC T20I bowling rankings 2026. This list also includes Rashid Khan, Adil Rashid and Varun Chakaravarthy

From Adam Zampa to Abrar Ahmed, here's a look at the top five bowlers in latest ICC T20I bowling rankings 2026. This list also includes Rashid Khan, Adil Rashid and Varun Chakaravarthy

From Abhishek Sharma to Ishan Kishan, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026. This list also includes Phil Salt, Dewald Brevis and Sahibzada Farhan

From Abhishek Sharma to Ishan Kishan, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026. This list also includes Phil Salt, Dewald Brevis and Sahibzada Farhan

Nitish Kumar Reddy will miss the 2026 Asian Games as he has been selected for India’s three-match ODI series against the West Indies. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India’s squad for the home series on Wednesday, with Nitish included in the 15-member team. The BCCI said Nitish has been withdrawn from the Asian Games squad so he can play in the ODI series against the West Indies. The board also confirmed that Varun Chakaravarthy will miss the Asian Games after suffering an injury.&nbsp;Varun picked up a side strain while bowling in the first T20I of India’s ongoing three-match series against Afghanistan and was ruled out of the final two games on Tuesday.&nbsp;Delhi Capitals all-rounder Vipraj Nigam has been named as Varun’s replacement and will travel to Japan with the Indian team.&nbsp;“Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the upcoming Japan T20I and the Asian Games owing to a side strain. The Men’s Selection Committee has named Vipraj Nigam as his replacement. Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was originally included in the Asian Games squad, has been withdrawn and will feature in the ODI series against the West Indies,” the BCCI stated in a release.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/portugal-turkey-back-on-f1-calendar-as-fia-reveals-24-race-2027-season-1789644092231">Portugal, Turkey back on F1 calendar as FIA reveals 24-race 2027 season</a><h3>India’s updated squad for the Japan T20I &amp; the Asian Games</h3>Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (VC), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yash Thakur and Vipraj Nigam<h3>Reddy’s ODI record</h3>Nitish made his ODI debut for India against Australia in Perth on 19 Oct, 2025 and has since played six ODIs, scoring 100 runs and taking two wickets.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-batter-rizwan-moves-to-court-after-being-questioned-by-cyber-crime-agency-1789618597573">Court rejects Rizwan's petition against being questioned by cyber crime agency</a>&nbsp;He featured in two ODIs against Afghanistan in Jun 2026 under Shubman Gill’s captaincy but did not get an opportunity to bat in either match. With the ball, he took two wickets in the first game of the series at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.&nbsp;Nitish was added to India’s ODI squad a day after his impressive performance against Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he took three wickets and was named Player of the Match.

Nitish Kumar Reddy has withdrawn from the Asian Games 2026 squad to play ODIs against the West Indies, while injured Varun Chakravarthy has been replaced by Vipraj Nigam.

Nitish Kumar Reddy will miss the 2026 Asian Games as he has been selected for India’s three-match ODI series against the West Indies. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India’s squad for the home series on Wednesday, with Nitish included in the 15-member team. The BCCI said Nitish has been withdrawn from the Asian Games squad so he can play in the ODI series against the West Indies. The board also confirmed that Varun Chakaravarthy will miss the Asian Games after suffering an injury. Varun picked up a side strain while bowling in the first T20I of India’s ongoing three-match series against Afghanistan and was ruled out of the final two games on Tuesday. Delhi Capitals all-rounder Vipraj Nigam has been named as Varun’s replacement and will travel to Japan with the Indian team. “Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the upcoming Japan T20I and the Asian Games owing to a side strain. The Men’s Selection Committee has named Vipraj Nigam as his replacement. Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was originally included in the Asian Games squad, has been withdrawn and will feature in the ODI series against the West Indies,” the BCCI stated in a release. Also Read - Portugal, Turkey back on F1 calendar as FIA reveals 24-race 2027 season India’s updated squad for the Japan T20I & the Asian Games Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (VC), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yash Thakur and Vipraj Nigam Reddy’s ODI record Nitish made his ODI debut for India against Australia in Perth on 19 Oct, 2025 and has since played six ODIs, scoring 100 runs and taking two wickets. Also Read - Court rejects Rizwan's petition against being questioned by cyber crime agency He featured in two ODIs against Afghanistan in Jun 2026 under Shubman Gill’s captaincy but did not get an opportunity to bat in either match. With the ball, he took two wickets in the first game of the series at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. Nitish was added to India’s ODI squad a day after his impressive performance against Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he took three wickets and was named Player of the Match.

Nitish Kumar Reddy has withdrawn from the Asian Games 2026 squad to play ODIs against the West Indies, while injured Varun Chakravarthy has been replaced by Vipraj Nigam.

Asian Games 2026: Nitish Reddy withdraws, Vipraj Nigam replaces Chakaravarthy

Formula One will have another busy season in 2027, with the FIA confirming a 24-race calendar that includes 10 Sprint weekends across five continents. Portugal will return to the championship, while Turkey will also make its comeback. Monaco, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi are among the five venues that will host a Sprint for the first time.&nbsp;The 2027 calendar was approved by the World Motor Sport Council and the season will get underway in Bahrain from Mar 12 to 14, with pre-season testing scheduled at the Sakhir circuit from Feb 24 to 27. The campaign will end in Abu Dhabi from Dec 10 to 12.&nbsp;The calendar has been arranged in a more geographically efficient manner, as F1 continues to focus on reducing travel and improving the sustainability of its operations.<h2>Portugal and Turkey return to F1 calendar</h2>Portugal will return to the F1 calendar in June, with the Portimao circuit hosting the race from Jun 18 to 20, following the Monaco Grand Prix.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/laura-wolvaardt-sets-new-world-record-for-most-wt20i-runs-in-a-year-1789639108819">Laura Wolvaardt sets new world record for most WT20I runs in a year</a>&nbsp;Turkey is also set to make its return in October. Istanbul will host the Turkish Grand Prix from Oct 1 to 3, subject to FIA circuit homologation. The race will take place between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix.&nbsp;The season will begin with races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia before heading to Australia, Japan and China. F1 will then travel to Miami and Montreal before beginning its European leg in Monaco.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-batter-rizwan-moves-to-court-after-being-questioned-by-cyber-crime-agency-1789618597573">Court rejects Rizwan's petition against being questioned by cyber crime agency</a>&nbsp;The later stages of the season will include races in Austin, Mexico City, Sao Paulo and Las Vegas before the championship heads to Qatar and Abu Dhabi for the final two rounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/formula-one-reveals-the-2027-race-calendar-monaco-to-host-sprint-race-for-the-first-time-1789633207244/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/formula-one-reveals-the-2027-race-calendar-monaco-to-host-sprint-race-for-the-first-time-1789633207244/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>2027 Formula One calendar: Full schedule</h2><ul><li>Feb 24-27: Pre-season testing - Bahrain, Sakhir</li><li>Mar 12-14: Bahrain Grand Prix (Sprint) - Sakhir</li><li>Mar 19-21: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah</li><li>Apr 2-4: Australian Grand Prix (Sprint) - Melbourne</li><li>Apr 9-11: Japanese Grand Prix (Sprint) - Suzuka</li><li>Apr 16-18: Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai</li><li>Apr 30-May 2: Miami Grand Prix - Miami</li><li>May 21-23: Canadian Grand Prix (Sprint) - Montréal</li><li>Jun 4-6: Monaco Grand Prix (Sprint) - Monaco</li><li>Jun 18-20: Portuguese Grand Prix - Portimão</li><li>Jul 2-4: British Grand Prix (Sprint) - Silverstone</li><li>Jul 9-11: Austrian Grand Prix - Spielberg</li><li>Jul 23-25: Belgian Grand Prix - Spa-Francorchamps</li><li>Jul 30-Aug 1: Hungarian Grand Prix - Budapest</li><li>Sep 3-5: Italian Grand Prix (Sprint) - Monza</li><li>Sep 10-12: Spanish Grand Prix - Madrid</li><li>Sep 24-26: Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Baku</li><li>Oct 1-3: Turkish Grand Prix - Istanbul*</li><li>Oct 8-10: Singapore Grand Prix - Singapore</li><li>Oct 22-24: United States Grand Prix - Austin</li><li>&nbsp;Oct 29-31: Mexico City Grand Prix - Mexico City</li><li>Nov 5-7: Sao Paulo Grand Prix (Sprint) - São Paulo</li><li>Nov 18-20: Las Vegas Grand Prix - Las Vegas</li><li>&nbsp;Dec 3-5: Qatar Grand Prix (Sprint) - Lusail</li><li>Dec 10-12: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Sprint) - Yas Marina</li></ul>

Monaco joins Formula 1’s 2027 sprint calendar as the season expands to 24 races, with 10 sprint weekends and the return of Portugal and Turkey.

Formula One will have another busy season in 2027, with the FIA confirming a 24-race calendar that includes 10 Sprint weekends across five continents. Portugal will return to the championship, while Turkey will also make its comeback. Monaco, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi are among the five venues that will host a Sprint for the first time. The 2027 calendar was approved by the World Motor Sport Council and the season will get underway in Bahrain from Mar 12 to 14, with pre-season testing scheduled at the Sakhir circuit from Feb 24 to 27. The campaign will end in Abu Dhabi from Dec 10 to 12. The calendar has been arranged in a more geographically efficient manner, as F1 continues to focus on reducing travel and improving the sustainability of its operations. Portugal and Turkey return to F1 calendar Portugal will return to the F1 calendar in June, with the Portimao circuit hosting the race from Jun 18 to 20, following the Monaco Grand Prix. Also Read - Laura Wolvaardt sets new world record for most WT20I runs in a year Turkey is also set to make its return in October. Istanbul will host the Turkish Grand Prix from Oct 1 to 3, subject to FIA circuit homologation. The race will take place between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix. The season will begin with races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia before heading to Australia, Japan and China. F1 will then travel to Miami and Montreal before beginning its European leg in Monaco. Also Read - Court rejects Rizwan's petition against being questioned by cyber crime agency The later stages of the season will include races in Austin, Mexico City, Sao Paulo and Las Vegas before the championship heads to Qatar and Abu Dhabi for the final two rounds. https://www.wionews.com/videos/formula-one-reveals-the-2027-race-calendar-monaco-to-host-sprint-race-for-the-first-time-1789633207244/embed 2027 Formula One calendar: Full schedule Feb 24-27: Pre-season testing - Bahrain, Sakhir Mar 12-14: Bahrain Grand Prix (Sprint) - Sakhir Mar 19-21: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Apr 2-4: Australian Grand Prix (Sprint) - Melbourne Apr 9-11: Japanese Grand Prix (Sprint) - Suzuka Apr 16-18: Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai Apr 30-May 2: Miami Grand Prix - Miami May 21-23: Canadian Grand Prix (Sprint) - Montréal Jun 4-6: Monaco Grand Prix (Sprint) - Monaco Jun 18-20: Portuguese Grand Prix - Portimão Jul 2-4: British Grand Prix (Sprint) - Silverstone Jul 9-11: Austrian Grand Prix - Spielberg Jul 23-25: Belgian Grand Prix - Spa-Francorchamps Jul 30-Aug 1: Hungarian Grand Prix - Budapest Sep 3-5: Italian Grand Prix (Sprint) - Monza Sep 10-12: Spanish Grand Prix - Madrid Sep 24-26: Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Baku Oct 1-3: Turkish Grand Prix - Istanbul* Oct 8-10: Singapore Grand Prix - Singapore Oct 22-24: United States Grand Prix - Austin Oct 29-31: Mexico City Grand Prix - Mexico City Nov 5-7: Sao Paulo Grand Prix (Sprint) - São Paulo Nov 18-20: Las Vegas Grand Prix - Las Vegas Dec 3-5: Qatar Grand Prix (Sprint) - Lusail Dec 10-12: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Sprint) - Yas Marina

Monaco joins Formula 1’s 2027 sprint calendar as the season expands to 24 races, with 10 sprint weekends and the return of Portugal and Turkey.&nbsp;

Portugal, Turkey back on F1 calendar as FIA reveals 24-race 2027 season

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt made history on Tuesday by becoming the highest run-scorer in women’s T20Is in a calendar year. The right-handed batter has scored 822 runs from 22 WT20I matches in 2026. Wolvaardt crossed the milestone with an unbeaten 126 against Zimbabwe in the third WT20I, surpassing Hong Kong’s Natasha Miles, who had scored 800 runs in 27 matches this year.&nbsp;UAE’s Esha Oza and Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu are next on the list of players with the most WT20I runs in a calendar year.<h2>Batters with most runs in WT20Is in a calendar year</h2><ul><li>&nbsp;Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) - 815 runs in 22 matches (2026)</li><li>Natasha Miles (Hong Kong) - 800 runs in 27 matches (2026)</li><li>Esha Oza (UAE) - 779 runs in &nbsp;22 matches (2025)</li><li>Chamari Athapaththu (SL) - 720 runs in &nbsp;21 matches (2024)</li><li>Esha Oza (UAE) - 711 runs in &nbsp;20 matches (2024)</li></ul>Wolvaardt’s century also played a key role in South Africa’s 80-run victory over Zimbabwe. With the hundred, she equalled Athapaththu’s record for the most WT20I centuries as captain. Both players now have four centuries each as captains.

Laura Wolvaardt made history on Tuesday by breaking the world record for the most WT20I runs scored in a calendar year.

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt made history on Tuesday by becoming the highest run-scorer in women’s T20Is in a calendar year. The right-handed batter has scored 822 runs from 22 WT20I matches in 2026. Wolvaardt crossed the milestone with an unbeaten 126 against Zimbabwe in the third WT20I, surpassing Hong Kong’s Natasha Miles, who had scored 800 runs in 27 matches this year. UAE’s Esha Oza and Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu are next on the list of players with the most WT20I runs in a calendar year. Batters with most runs in WT20Is in a calendar year Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) - 815 runs in 22 matches (2026) Natasha Miles (Hong Kong) - 800 runs in 27 matches (2026) Esha Oza (UAE) - 779 runs in 22 matches (2025) Chamari Athapaththu (SL) - 720 runs in 21 matches (2024) Esha Oza (UAE) - 711 runs in 20 matches (2024) Wolvaardt’s century also played a key role in South Africa’s 80-run victory over Zimbabwe. With the hundred, she equalled Athapaththu’s record for the most WT20I centuries as captain. Both players now have four centuries each as captains.

Laura Wolvaardt made history on Tuesday by breaking the world record for the most WT20I runs scored in a calendar year.

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