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The UEFA Champions League 2026-27 league-phase draw has set up several exciting matches. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Barcelona and Manchester City, while 15-time winners Real Madrid will take on Inter Milan and Arsenal. The draw took place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Thursday I(Aug 27). This is the third season of the new format, which has replaced the traditional group stage.&nbsp;PSG enter the tournament as back-to-back champions after beating Arsenal on penalties in last season’s final. Luis Enrique’s team will now aim to become only the fourth club to win the European Cup/Champions League three years in a row, following Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Ajax.<h3>PSG face Manchester City, Barcelona</h3>PSG received one of the toughest draws, as they will host Barcelona and Roma, while their away games include Manchester City and Aston Villa.&nbsp;Their other opponents are Galatasaray, Villarreal, Slovan Bratislava and Como.&nbsp;&nbsp;PSG’s eight opponents<ul><li>Barcelona - Home</li><li>Manchester City - Away</li><li>Roma - Home</li><li>Aston Villa - Away</li><li>Galatasaray - Home</li><li>Villarreal - Away</li><li>Slovan Bratislava - Home</li><li>Como - Away</li></ul><h3>Real Madrid handed Arsenal Test</h3>Real Madrid will start their Champions League campaign under returning manager Jose Mourinho. They will host Inter Milan, PSV Eindhoven, RB Leipzig, LASK and their away matches are against Arsenal, Roma, Shakhtar Donetsk and AEK Athens.&nbsp;The Inter Milan game will have an added storyline, as Mourinho guided Inter to the Champions League title in 2010 before joining Real Madrid. He has now returned to Madrid on a contract running until 2029.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fih-women-s-hockey-world-cup-2026-india-secure-fifth-place-with-3-1-win-over-germany-1787845102086">A Moment to Cherish! India defeat Germany 3-1 to finish fifth at FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026, best in 52 years</a>&nbsp;Real Madrid’s eight opponents<ul><li>Inter Milan - Home</li><li>Arsenal - Away</li><li>PSV Eindhoven - Home</li><li>Roma - Away</li><li>RB Leipzig - Home</li><li>Shakhtar Donetsk - Away</li><li>LASK - Home</li><li>AEK Athens - Away</li></ul><h3>Bayern renew rivalry with Manchester United</h3>Bayern Munich will host Arsenal, Real Betis, Bodo/Glimt and Slavia Prague and their away fixtures are against Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, Lille and Viking.&nbsp;Bayern Munich’s eight opponents<ul><li>Arsenal - Home</li><li>Atletico Madrid - Away</li><li>Real Betis - Home</li><li>Manchester United - Away</li><li>Bodo/Glimt - Home</li><li>&nbsp;Lille - Away</li><li>Slavia Prague - Home</li><li>Viking - Away</li></ul><h3>Manchester United to face Atletico</h3>Manchester United will welcome Bayern Munich, Roma, RB Leipzig and Sabah at home. Their away games will be against Atletico Madrid, Sporting CP, Villarreal and Como.&nbsp;Manchester United’s eight opponents<ul><li>Bayern Munich - Home</li><li>Atletico Madrid - Away</li><li>Roma - Home</li><li>Sporting CP - Away</li><li>RB Leipzig - Home</li><li>&nbsp;Villarreal - Away</li><li>Sabah - Home</li><li>Como - Away</li></ul><h3>Other major draws</h3>Barcelona<ul><li>Manchester City - Home</li><li>Aston Villa - Home</li><li>Feyenoord - Home</li><li>Como - Home</li><li>PSG - Away</li><li>Sporting Lisbon - Away</li><li>Galatasaray - Away</li><li>Sabah - Away</li></ul>Arsenal<ul><li>Real Madrid - Home</li><li>Bayern Munich - Away</li><li>Borussia Dortmund - Home</li><li>Real Betis - Away</li><li>Lille - Home</li><li>Napoli - Away</li><li>Sabah - Home</li><li>Slavia Prague - Away</li></ul>Manchester City<ul><li>PSG - Home</li><li>Barcelona - Away</li><li>Sporting CP - Home</li><li>Porto - Away</li><li>Napoli - Home</li><li>RB Leipzig - Away</li><li>AEK Athens - Home</li><li>Lens - Away</li></ul>Liverpool<ul><li>Atletico Madrid - Home</li><li>Inter Milan - Away</li><li>Porto - Home</li><li>Club Brugge - Away</li><li>Villarreal - Home</li><li>Fenerbahce - Away</li><li>Lens - Home</li><li>LASK - Away</li></ul>Aston Villa<ul><li>PSG - Home</li><li>Barcelona - Away</li><li>Borussia Dortmund - Home</li><li>Club Brugge - Away</li><li>Fenerbahce - Home</li><li>Galatasaray - Away</li><li>Viking - Home</li><li>Slavia Prague - Away</li></ul><h3>New Champions League format</h3>The 2026-27 Champions League has 36 teams competing in a single league table. Every club will play eight different opponents, with two opponents coming from each of the four pots.&nbsp;Each team will play four matches at home and four away.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-did-everything-we-could-shubman-gill-reacts-after-sri-lanka-hold-india-to-draw-in-second-test-1787843646557">'We did everything we could': Gill reacts after SL hold IND to draw in 2nd Test</a>&nbsp;The top eight teams will automatically qualify for the Round of 16. 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PSG and Real Madrid have been handed blockbuster clashes in the 2026-27 Champions League league phase. The defending champions will face Barcelona and Manchester City, while 15-time winners Real Madrid take on Arsenal and Inter Milan.

The UEFA Champions League 2026-27 league-phase draw has set up several exciting matches. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Barcelona and Manchester City, while 15-time winners Real Madrid will take on Inter Milan and Arsenal. The draw took place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Thursday I(Aug 27). This is the third season of the new format, which has replaced the traditional group stage. PSG enter the tournament as back-to-back champions after beating Arsenal on penalties in last season’s final. Luis Enrique’s team will now aim to become only the fourth club to win the European Cup/Champions League three years in a row, following Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Ajax. PSG face Manchester City, Barcelona PSG received one of the toughest draws, as they will host Barcelona and Roma, while their away games include Manchester City and Aston Villa. Their other opponents are Galatasaray, Villarreal, Slovan Bratislava and Como. PSG’s eight opponents Barcelona - Home Manchester City - Away Roma - Home Aston Villa - Away Galatasaray - Home Villarreal - Away Slovan Bratislava - Home Como - Away Real Madrid handed Arsenal Test Real Madrid will start their Champions League campaign under returning manager Jose Mourinho. They will host Inter Milan, PSV Eindhoven, RB Leipzig, LASK and their away matches are against Arsenal, Roma, Shakhtar Donetsk and AEK Athens. The Inter Milan game will have an added storyline, as Mourinho guided Inter to the Champions League title in 2010 before joining Real Madrid. He has now returned to Madrid on a contract running until 2029. Also Read - A Moment to Cherish! India defeat Germany 3-1 to finish fifth at FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026, best in 52 years Real Madrid’s eight opponents Inter Milan - Home Arsenal - Away PSV Eindhoven - Home Roma - Away RB Leipzig - Home Shakhtar Donetsk - Away LASK - Home AEK Athens - Away Bayern renew rivalry with Manchester United Bayern Munich will host Arsenal, Real Betis, Bodo/Glimt and Slavia Prague and their away fixtures are against Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, Lille and Viking. Bayern Munich’s eight opponents Arsenal - Home Atletico Madrid - Away Real Betis - Home Manchester United - Away Bodo/Glimt - Home Lille - Away Slavia Prague - Home Viking - Away Manchester United to face Atletico Manchester United will welcome Bayern Munich, Roma, RB Leipzig and Sabah at home. Their away games will be against Atletico Madrid, Sporting CP, Villarreal and Como. Manchester United’s eight opponents Bayern Munich - Home Atletico Madrid - Away Roma - Home Sporting CP - Away RB Leipzig - Home Villarreal - Away Sabah - Home Como - Away Other major draws Barcelona Manchester City - Home Aston Villa - Home Feyenoord - Home Como - Home PSG - Away Sporting Lisbon - Away Galatasaray - Away Sabah - Away Arsenal Real Madrid - Home Bayern Munich - Away Borussia Dortmund - Home Real Betis - Away Lille - Home Napoli - Away Sabah - Home Slavia Prague - Away Manchester City PSG - Home Barcelona - Away Sporting CP - Home Porto - Away Napoli - Home RB Leipzig - Away AEK Athens - Home Lens - Away Liverpool Atletico Madrid - Home Inter Milan - Away Porto - Home Club Brugge - Away Villarreal - Home Fenerbahce - Away Lens - Home LASK - Away Aston Villa PSG - Home Barcelona - Away Borussia Dortmund - Home Club Brugge - Away Fenerbahce - Home Galatasaray - Away Viking - Home Slavia Prague - Away New Champions League format The 2026-27 Champions League has 36 teams competing in a single league table. Every club will play eight different opponents, with two opponents coming from each of the four pots. Each team will play four matches at home and four away. Also Read - 'We did everything we could': Gill reacts after SL hold IND to draw in 2nd Test The top eight teams will automatically qualify for the Round of 16. Teams finishing from ninth to 24th will enter the knockout play-offs, while clubs finishing 25th or lower will be eliminated from European competition. Champions League important dates Matchday 1: 8-10 Sept, 2026 Matchday 2: Oct 13-14 Matchday 3: Oct 20-21 Matchday 4: Nov 3-4 Matchday 5: Nov 24-25 Matchday 6: Dec 8-9 Matchday 7: 19-20 Jan, 2027 Matchday 8: Jan 27 Knockout play-offs: Feb 16-17 and 23-24 Round of 16: Mar 9-10 and 16-17 Quarter-finals: Apr 6-7 and 13-14 Semi-finals: Apr 27-28 and May 4-5 Final: 5 Jun, 2027, at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid

PSG and Real Madrid have been handed blockbuster clashes in the 2026-27 Champions League league phase. The defending champions will face Barcelona and Manchester City, while 15-time winners Real Madrid take on Arsenal and Inter Milan.

Champions League 2026-27 draw: PSG, Barcelona set for blockbuster clash, Man Utd face Bayern

The Indian women’s hockey team staged a superb second-half comeback to beat Germany 3-1 and finish fifth at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Stadium on Thursday (Aug 27). The result gave India their best finish in the tournament since they secured fourth place in the inaugural 1974 edition.&nbsp;India came into the 5th/6th place playoff after losing just one match in the competition, however, Germany controlled much of the first half and put India’s attack under pressure.&nbsp;Both teams failed to score in the opening two quarters. Germany created more chances and won several penalty corners, but goalkeeper Bichu Devi and India’s defence kept them at bay.&nbsp;India returned from the break with more attacking intent and completely changed the game in the third quarter.&nbsp;Ishika Chaudhary opened the scoring in the 43rd minute with an excellent reverse-lift finish after making a strong run into the circle.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-did-everything-we-could-shubman-gill-reacts-after-sri-lanka-hold-india-to-draw-in-second-test-1787843646557">'We did everything we could': Shubman Gill reacts after Sri Lanka hold India to draw in second Test</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬, 𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡! 🇮🇳🔥 From the opening draw against Paris Olympics silver medallists China to a statement 3–1 win over World No. 5 Germany, the Indian Women’s Team has delivered a World Cup campaign that promises bigger things in the future. 🏑❤️<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/HockeyIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HockeyIndia</a>… <a href="https://t.co/jPZ4htuS84">pic.twitter.com/jPZ4htuS84</a>&mdash; Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) <a href="https://x.com/TheHockeyIndia/status/2093008978775359903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

India doubled their lead just a minute later when Navneet Kaur converted their first penalty corner of the match in the 44th minute.&nbsp;Navneet struck again in the 47th minute, calmly lifting the ball past the German goalkeeper to put India 3-0 ahead.&nbsp;Germany pulled one goal back through Lynn Krings in the 59th minute after she scored from a rebound. However, India defended well in the closing stages to seal a 3-1 victory.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">VIDEO | Amstelveen, Netherlands: Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia reacts to the Indian women&#39;s hockey team&#39;s performance as it defeated Germany 3-1 in a classification match to finish a credible fifth at the FIH World Cup. &quot;Had we played the kind of hockey we played today… <a href="https://t.co/lpCEaM4QzR">pic.twitter.com/lpCEaM4QzR</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://x.com/PTI_News/status/2093014990211137978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/updated-wtc-points-table-2025-27-where-does-india-stand-after-sri-lanka-draw-1787834641348">WTC Points Table 2025-27: Where does India stand after Sri Lanka draw?</a>&nbsp;Savita Punia also made important saves, including a crucial penalty corner stop in the final quarter, to help India secure the win.&nbsp;The victory marked the end of India’s memorable World Cup campaign, with the team finishing fifth after an impressive showing on the global stage.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

India may not have celebrated loudly at the final hooter, but the team can take plenty of positives from its performance as it builds towards the Asian Games.

The Indian women’s hockey team staged a superb second-half comeback to beat Germany 3-1 and finish fifth at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Stadium on Thursday (Aug 27). The result gave India their best finish in the tournament since they secured fourth place in the inaugural 1974 edition. India came into the 5th/6th place playoff after losing just one match in the competition, however, Germany controlled much of the first half and put India’s attack under pressure. Both teams failed to score in the opening two quarters. Germany created more chances and won several penalty corners, but goalkeeper Bichu Devi and India’s defence kept them at bay. India returned from the break with more attacking intent and completely changed the game in the third quarter. Ishika Chaudhary opened the scoring in the 43rd minute with an excellent reverse-lift finish after making a strong run into the circle. Also Read - 'We did everything we could': Shubman Gill reacts after Sri Lanka hold India to draw in second Test

India may not have celebrated loudly at the final hooter, but the team can take plenty of positives from its performance as it builds towards the Asian Games.

A Moment to Cherish! India defeat Germany 3-1 to finish fifth at FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026, best in 52 years

Sri Lanka produced a strong fightback to hold India to a draw in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Thursday (Aug 27). Indian captain Shubman Gill said his team gave its best to win the match and praised Sri Lanka for its “brilliant” batting under pressure.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sonal Dinusha led Sri Lanka’s resistance with an unbeaten 133 as the hosts finished at 429/9 after 154 overs. India had enforced the follow-on after taking a 213-run first-innings lead but could not dismiss Sri Lanka for a second time.&nbsp;India, however, won the two-match series 1-0 after securing a 165-run victory in the first Test.&nbsp;“Honestly, nothing. I mean, we fielded for about 250 overs, three days consecutively, and we did everything we can. They played brilliantly. I think the batters played really well, and they had a lot of skill and a little bit of luck going their way. So I don’t think we could have done anything differently,” Gill said after the match.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/updated-wtc-points-table-2025-27-where-does-india-stand-after-sri-lanka-draw-1787834641348">WTC Points Table 2025-27: Where does India stand after Sri Lanka draw?</a>&nbsp;Gill also praised Sri Lanka for showing great character while under pressure and said India could learn from their performance.&nbsp;“A lot of positives for us, even learning from the opposition. I think the position that they were under, under immense pressure, and the way they came back was tremendous to see. It sort of tells us, and we were talking at lunch and at tea time, that I don’t think that we could have done (anything) differently,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-sonal-dinusha-achieves-rare-feat-with-second-century-after-follow-on-1787833041269">IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Dinusha achieves rare feat with 2nd century after follow-on</a>&nbsp;Looking back at the series win, Gill highlighted the performances of several Indian players, including Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Manav Suthar and Prasidh Krishna.&nbsp;“But in the series, a lot of positives for us. Padikkal was brilliant, KL was really good, Manav bowled brilliantly, and Prasidh, in both innings, bent their back; both the fast bowlers. So I think we did everything we can,” Gill said.&nbsp;Gill also stressed the need for India to remain consistent in their preparation, performances and approach both on and off the field.&nbsp;“Very excited. I think really exciting times for us. Very important for us to be consistent on and off the field, with our preparation and the way that we perform and how we go about our things. And I think so far there have been a lot of positives for us,” Gill concluded.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Shubman Gill said India did everything possible to win the second Test, while praising Sri Lanka for their brilliant batting effort in securing a draw at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

Sri Lanka produced a strong fightback to hold India to a draw in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Thursday (Aug 27). Indian captain Shubman Gill said his team gave its best to win the match and praised Sri Lanka for its “brilliant” batting under pressure. Sonal Dinusha led Sri Lanka’s resistance with an unbeaten 133 as the hosts finished at 429/9 after 154 overs. India had enforced the follow-on after taking a 213-run first-innings lead but could not dismiss Sri Lanka for a second time. India, however, won the two-match series 1-0 after securing a 165-run victory in the first Test. “Honestly, nothing. I mean, we fielded for about 250 overs, three days consecutively, and we did everything we can. They played brilliantly. I think the batters played really well, and they had a lot of skill and a little bit of luck going their way. So I don’t think we could have done anything differently,” Gill said after the match. Also Read - WTC Points Table 2025-27: Where does India stand after Sri Lanka draw? Gill also praised Sri Lanka for showing great character while under pressure and said India could learn from their performance. “A lot of positives for us, even learning from the opposition. I think the position that they were under, under immense pressure, and the way they came back was tremendous to see. It sort of tells us, and we were talking at lunch and at tea time, that I don’t think that we could have done (anything) differently,” he added. Also Read - IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Dinusha achieves rare feat with 2nd century after follow-on Looking back at the series win, Gill highlighted the performances of several Indian players, including Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Manav Suthar and Prasidh Krishna. “But in the series, a lot of positives for us. Padikkal was brilliant, KL was really good, Manav bowled brilliantly, and Prasidh, in both innings, bent their back; both the fast bowlers. So I think we did everything we can,” Gill said. Gill also stressed the need for India to remain consistent in their preparation, performances and approach both on and off the field. “Very excited. I think really exciting times for us. Very important for us to be consistent on and off the field, with our preparation and the way that we perform and how we go about our things. And I think so far there have been a lot of positives for us,” Gill concluded. With inputs from agencies

Shubman Gill said India did everything possible to win the second Test, while praising Sri Lanka for their brilliant batting effort in securing a draw at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

'We did everything we could': Shubman Gill reacts after Sri Lanka hold India to draw in second Test

India’s hopes of reaching the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) final suffered a setback after the second Test against Sri Lanka ended in a draw in Colombo on Thursday (Aug 27). The result left India fifth in the WTC standings with five wins and 68 points and their points percentage (PCT) also fell from 53.33 to 51.52.&nbsp;Australia remain at the top of the table after beating Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay. The victory took their PCT to 80.00.&nbsp;&nbsp;Defending champions South Africa are second with 75.00, having won three of their four Tests. New Zealand are third with 72.22 after losing just one of their six matches.&nbsp;Bangladesh are fourth with a PCT of 55.56 following their heavy defeat to Australia. India are fifth on 51.52, while Sri Lanka are sixth with 33.33 after winning only one of their six Tests.&nbsp;England sit seventh with a PCT of 29.76. They have played 14 Tests, the most among all teams, winning five and losing eight. Their campaign has also been affected by a 14-point deduction for slow over rates.&nbsp;Pakistan are at the bottom with a PCT of 19.05 after their innings-and-103-run defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-sonal-dinusha-achieves-rare-feat-with-second-century-after-follow-on-1787833041269">IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha achieves rare feat with second century after follow-on</a>&nbsp;West Indies are eighth with 20.83. They have won only two of their 12 Tests and have also lost two points due to over-rate offences.&nbsp;India will next travel to New Zealand for a two-Test series in Nov before hosting Australia for a five-Test series in early 2027.&nbsp;India will need a strong run of results in these seven matches to stay in the race for the WTC final. However, the challenge will be tough, especially against New Zealand and Australia.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-sri-lanka-pulls-off-sensational-draw-as-india-takes-series-1-0-1787828472642">IND vs SL: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0</a>&nbsp;India’s last Test series against New Zealand ended in a 3-0 defeat, giving the Black Caps India’s first home Test series loss in 12 years.&nbsp;<h3>World Test Championship 2025-27 points table</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>D</th><th>Deduction</th><th>Pts</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Australia</td><td>10</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>96</td><td>80</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>75</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>52</td><td>72.22</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>40</td><td>55.56</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>11</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>68</td><td>51.52</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>14</td><td>5</td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>14</td><td>50</td><td>29.76</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>12</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>30</td><td>20.83</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>16</td><td>19.05</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Check the updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table after India were held to a draw by Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo despite enforcing the follow-on.

India’s hopes of reaching the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) final suffered a setback after the second Test against Sri Lanka ended in a draw in Colombo on Thursday (Aug 27). The result left India fifth in the WTC standings with five wins and 68 points and their points percentage (PCT) also fell from 53.33 to 51.52. Australia remain at the top of the table after beating Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay. The victory took their PCT to 80.00. Defending champions South Africa are second with 75.00, having won three of their four Tests. New Zealand are third with 72.22 after losing just one of their six matches. Bangladesh are fourth with a PCT of 55.56 following their heavy defeat to Australia. India are fifth on 51.52, while Sri Lanka are sixth with 33.33 after winning only one of their six Tests. England sit seventh with a PCT of 29.76. They have played 14 Tests, the most among all teams, winning five and losing eight. Their campaign has also been affected by a 14-point deduction for slow over rates. Pakistan are at the bottom with a PCT of 19.05 after their innings-and-103-run defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley. Also Read - IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha achieves rare feat with second century after follow-on West Indies are eighth with 20.83. They have won only two of their 12 Tests and have also lost two points due to over-rate offences. India will next travel to New Zealand for a two-Test series in Nov before hosting Australia for a five-Test series in early 2027. India will need a strong run of results in these seven matches to stay in the race for the WTC final. However, the challenge will be tough, especially against New Zealand and Australia. Also Read - IND vs SL: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0 India’s last Test series against New Zealand ended in a 3-0 defeat, giving the Black Caps India’s first home Test series loss in 12 years. World Test Championship 2025-27 points table

Check the updated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table after India were held to a draw by Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo despite enforcing the follow-on.

WTC Points Table 2025-27: Where does India stand after Sri Lanka draw?

Sri Lanka’s middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha produced another outstanding performance against India, scoring his third century in his last four innings on Day 5 of the second Test on Thursday (Aug 27). Dinusha became only the third batter in Test cricket to score hundreds in both innings after his team was asked to follow on, joining India’s Vijay Hazare and Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower in the elite list. Hazare achieved the feat against Australia in Adelaide in 1948, while Flower did so against South Africa in Harare in 2001.&nbsp;The left-hander completed his century with a couple of runs through midwicket just after the Tea break and reached the landmark in 197 balls during Sri Lanka’s second innings.&nbsp;Dinusha also became only the third Sri Lankan batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. Duleep Mendis had scored 105 in both innings in Chennai in 1982, while Aravinda de Silva made 146 and 120 in Colombo in 1997. Dinusha had scored 103 in the first innings of the ongoing Test before adding another hundred.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-sri-lanka-pulls-off-sensational-draw-as-india-takes-series-1-0-1787828472642">IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0</a>&nbsp;The century also made Dinusha only the third Sri Lankan to score three hundreds in a two-Test series. Aravinda de Silva and Kumar Sangakkara are the other Sri Lankan batters to achieve the feat.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uae-batter-asif-khan-handed-15-month-ban-for-anti-doping-violation-1787827581610">UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation</a>&nbsp;Overall, Dinusha became the 12th batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. He is also only the second batter since Jan 2015 to achieve the feat against India, after England’s Jonny Bairstow scored 106 and an unbeaten 114 at Edgbaston in 2022. &nbsp;

Sonal Dinusha continued his impressive form against India, registering his third century in four innings during the second Test in Colombo.

Sri Lanka’s middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha produced another outstanding performance against India, scoring his third century in his last four innings on Day 5 of the second Test on Thursday (Aug 27). Dinusha became only the third batter in Test cricket to score hundreds in both innings after his team was asked to follow on, joining India’s Vijay Hazare and Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower in the elite list. Hazare achieved the feat against Australia in Adelaide in 1948, while Flower did so against South Africa in Harare in 2001. The left-hander completed his century with a couple of runs through midwicket just after the Tea break and reached the landmark in 197 balls during Sri Lanka’s second innings. Dinusha also became only the third Sri Lankan batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. Duleep Mendis had scored 105 in both innings in Chennai in 1982, while Aravinda de Silva made 146 and 120 in Colombo in 1997. Dinusha had scored 103 in the first innings of the ongoing Test before adding another hundred. Also Read - IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0 The century also made Dinusha only the third Sri Lankan to score three hundreds in a two-Test series. Aravinda de Silva and Kumar Sangakkara are the other Sri Lankan batters to achieve the feat. Also Read - UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation Overall, Dinusha became the 12th batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test against India. He is also only the second batter since Jan 2015 to achieve the feat against India, after England’s Jonny Bairstow scored 106 and an unbeaten 114 at Edgbaston in 2022.

Sonal Dinusha continued his impressive form against India, registering his third century in four innings during the second Test in Colombo.

IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha achieves rare feat with second century after follow-on

Sonal Dinusha proved to be the difference between India and Sri Lanka, scoring an unbeaten 133 off 264 balls to help the hosts secure a hard-fought draw in the second Test in Colombo on Thursday (Aug 27). India started the final day hoping to complete a 2-0 series win after taking a huge 213-run first-innings lead, however, Dinusha once again showed great determination and kept India’s bowlers at bay. Sri Lanka eventually extended their lead to 216 runs before declaring, after which both teams agreed to a draw.&nbsp;Sri Lanka ended the match at 429/9. India won the two-Test series 1-0 after their convincing victory in the first Test in Galle last week.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dinusha’s unbeaten century was his third hundred of the series. He had scored 103 in Sri Lanka’s first innings in this Test and made his maiden century in the opening Test in Galle.&nbsp;Starting the day at 229/6, Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha spent long periods at the crease to frustrate India on the fifth-day pitch.&nbsp;&nbsp;The duo added 112 runs for the seventh wicket, with Nuwantha scoring 46. Sri Lanka remained resilient despite being forced to follow on on the fourth day.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uae-batter-asif-khan-handed-15-month-ban-for-anti-doping-violation-1787827581610">UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation</a>&nbsp;For India, Manav Suthar was the most successful bowler with 3/121 from 41 overs, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3/94 in 38.3 overs.&nbsp;<h3>WTC points table after IND vs SL, 2nd Test</h3>The result saw India remain fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. They have now recorded five victories and two draws from 11 Tests, giving them a 51.52 per cent win rate, compared to 53.33 per cent before the Colombo Test.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/looking-like-tendulkar-bcci-vice-president-lauds-dinusha-s-consistent-run-in-colombo-1787825776764">‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run</a>&nbsp;Australia are at the top with 80 per cent, followed by South Africa (75 per cent), New Zealand (72.22 per cent) and Bangladesh (55.56 per cent). Sri Lanka occupy sixth place with 33.33 per cent.&nbsp;India still have seven WTC matches to play, two against New Zealand and five against Australia. They will need to win at least five of these games and also depend on other results going in their favour to boost their chances.

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>D</th><th>Deduction</th><th>Pts</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Australia</td><td>10</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>96</td><td>80</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>75</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>52</td><td>72.22</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>40</td><td>55.56</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>11</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>68</td><td>51.52</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>14</td><td>5</td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>14</td><td>50</td><td>29.76</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>12</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>30</td><td>20.83</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>16</td><td>19.05</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Gautam Gambhir secured his first away Test series win as India head coach, with India drawing the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Sri Lanka’s lower order showed resilience throughout the final day to deny India a series clean sweep.

Sonal Dinusha proved to be the difference between India and Sri Lanka, scoring an unbeaten 133 off 264 balls to help the hosts secure a hard-fought draw in the second Test in Colombo on Thursday (Aug 27). India started the final day hoping to complete a 2-0 series win after taking a huge 213-run first-innings lead, however, Dinusha once again showed great determination and kept India’s bowlers at bay. Sri Lanka eventually extended their lead to 216 runs before declaring, after which both teams agreed to a draw. Sri Lanka ended the match at 429/9. India won the two-Test series 1-0 after their convincing victory in the first Test in Galle last week. Dinusha’s unbeaten century was his third hundred of the series. He had scored 103 in Sri Lanka’s first innings in this Test and made his maiden century in the opening Test in Galle. Starting the day at 229/6, Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha spent long periods at the crease to frustrate India on the fifth-day pitch. The duo added 112 runs for the seventh wicket, with Nuwantha scoring 46. Sri Lanka remained resilient despite being forced to follow on on the fourth day. Also Read - UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation For India, Manav Suthar was the most successful bowler with 3/121 from 41 overs, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3/94 in 38.3 overs. WTC points table after IND vs SL, 2nd Test The result saw India remain fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. They have now recorded five victories and two draws from 11 Tests, giving them a 51.52 per cent win rate, compared to 53.33 per cent before the Colombo Test. Also Read - ‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run Australia are at the top with 80 per cent, followed by South Africa (75 per cent), New Zealand (72.22 per cent) and Bangladesh (55.56 per cent). Sri Lanka occupy sixth place with 33.33 per cent. India still have seven WTC matches to play, two against New Zealand and five against Australia. They will need to win at least five of these games and also depend on other results going in their favour to boost their chances.

Gautam Gambhir secured his first away Test series win as India head coach, with India drawing the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Sri Lanka’s lower order showed resilience throughout the final day to deny India a series clean sweep.

IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka pull off sensational draw as India take series 1-0

UAE batter Asif Khan has been suspended for 15 months after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid during an out-of-competition doping test last year. The Pakistan-born cricketer tested positive for a metabolite of mesterolone, a substance used to enhance testosterone levels, in a doping test conducted on 8 Sept, 2025.&nbsp;“The 36-year-old admitted to a violation of Article 2.1 of the ICC Anti-Doping Code and accepted the sanction through a Case Resolution Agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Cricket Council (ICC),” the ICC said in a statement.&nbsp;Now, Asif will be allowed to resume training with a team or use the facilities of a club or another ICC Member organisation from Oct 8. However, he will only be eligible to return to competitive cricket from Dec 8.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/looking-like-tendulkar-bcci-vice-president-lauds-dinusha-s-consistent-run-in-colombo-1787825776764">‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run in Colombo</a>&nbsp;“Asif will be permitted to return to training with a team or use the facilities of a club or other ICC Member organisation from October 8, but will only be eligible to return to competitive cricket from December 8,” the ICC statement said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-includes-sons-of-sehwag-and-dravid-in-india-u-19-one-day-squad-for-home-series-against-australia-u-19-1787824333498">Sehwag, Dravid in India U-19 one-day squad for home series vs Australia U-19</a>&nbsp;The batter’s individual results from 8 Sept, 2025, until his provisional suspension began on 29 Dec, 2025, have also been disqualified. This means he will lose any medals, points, prize money or other prizes earned during that period.&nbsp;Asif has represented the UAE in 38 ODIs and 56 T20Is since making his international debut in 2022. He moved to the UAE in 2017 after playing 32 first-class matches in Pakistan’s domestic cricket.

Asif Khan tested positive for a metabolite of mesterolone, a substance used to enhance testosterone levels, in a doping test conducted on 8 Sept, 2025.

UAE batter Asif Khan has been suspended for 15 months after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid during an out-of-competition doping test last year. The Pakistan-born cricketer tested positive for a metabolite of mesterolone, a substance used to enhance testosterone levels, in a doping test conducted on 8 Sept, 2025. “The 36-year-old admitted to a violation of Article 2.1 of the ICC Anti-Doping Code and accepted the sanction through a Case Resolution Agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Cricket Council (ICC),” the ICC said in a statement. Now, Asif will be allowed to resume training with a team or use the facilities of a club or another ICC Member organisation from Oct 8. However, he will only be eligible to return to competitive cricket from Dec 8. Also Read - ‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run in Colombo “Asif will be permitted to return to training with a team or use the facilities of a club or other ICC Member organisation from October 8, but will only be eligible to return to competitive cricket from December 8,” the ICC statement said. Also Read - Sehwag, Dravid in India U-19 one-day squad for home series vs Australia U-19 The batter’s individual results from 8 Sept, 2025, until his provisional suspension began on 29 Dec, 2025, have also been disqualified. This means he will lose any medals, points, prize money or other prizes earned during that period. Asif has represented the UAE in 38 ODIs and 56 T20Is since making his international debut in 2022. He moved to the UAE in 2017 after playing 32 first-class matches in Pakistan’s domestic cricket.

Asif Khan tested positive for a metabolite of mesterolone, a substance used to enhance testosterone levels, in a doping test conducted on 8 Sept, 2025.

UAE batter Asif Khan handed 15-month ban for anti-doping violation

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has praised Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha for his impressive performances against India in the ongoing Test series, saying the 25-year-old could become a top Test batter for Sri Lanka and that he “looks like Tendulkar.”&nbsp;Earlier, Dinusha has scored two centuries in the series and continued his strong form with another century on the final day of the second Test. He also put together a century partnership with Keshara Nuwantha, helping Sri Lanka move closer to saving the match and avoiding a series whitewash.&nbsp;While Sri Lanka’s batting has been inconsistent, Dinusha has stood out with his patience, shot selection and ability to bat for long periods. He has scored 606 runs in nine innings across five Tests at an average of 86.57, with three centuries and two fifties.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-includes-sons-of-sehwag-and-dravid-in-india-u-19-one-day-squad-for-home-series-against-australia-u-19-1787824333498">BCCI includes Sehwag and Dravid in India U-19 one-day squad for home series against Australia U-19</a>&nbsp;Shukla praised the batter in a post on X, saying, “This Sonal of Srilanka is an amazing player. Looking like Tendulkar. Can be a wonderful test player in international cricket. @OfficialSLC”&nbsp;Dinusha has also joined Kumar Sangakkara and Dimuth Karunaratne as the third Sri Lankan batter to score 50 or more in all four innings of a two-match Test series.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-matteo-guendouzi-at-centre-of-brawl-after-fenerbahce-seal-champions-league-return-at-lyon-1787821695301">Guendouzi at centre of brawl vs Lyon after Fenerbahce return to Champions League</a>&nbsp;Sangakkara achieved the feat against Bangladesh at home in 2013 and England in 2014, while Karunaratne did so against South Africa in 2018.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Impressed by the youngster’s batting, Shukla praised Dinusha, saying the batter reminded him of Sachin Tendulkar, while backing him to become a fine Test cricketer in the future.

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has praised Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha for his impressive performances against India in the ongoing Test series, saying the 25-year-old could become a top Test batter for Sri Lanka and that he “looks like Tendulkar.” Earlier, Dinusha has scored two centuries in the series and continued his strong form with another century on the final day of the second Test. He also put together a century partnership with Keshara Nuwantha, helping Sri Lanka move closer to saving the match and avoiding a series whitewash. While Sri Lanka’s batting has been inconsistent, Dinusha has stood out with his patience, shot selection and ability to bat for long periods. He has scored 606 runs in nine innings across five Tests at an average of 86.57, with three centuries and two fifties. Also Read - BCCI includes Sehwag and Dravid in India U-19 one-day squad for home series against Australia U-19 Shukla praised the batter in a post on X, saying, “This Sonal of Srilanka is an amazing player. Looking like Tendulkar. Can be a wonderful test player in international cricket. @OfficialSLC” Dinusha has also joined Kumar Sangakkara and Dimuth Karunaratne as the third Sri Lankan batter to score 50 or more in all four innings of a two-match Test series. Also Read - Guendouzi at centre of brawl vs Lyon after Fenerbahce return to Champions League Sangakkara achieved the feat against Bangladesh at home in 2013 and England in 2014, while Karunaratne did so against South Africa in 2018. With inputs from agencies

Impressed by the youngster’s batting, Shukla praised Dinusha, saying the batter reminded him of Sachin Tendulkar, while backing him to become a fine Test cricketer in the future.

‘Looking like Tendulkar’: BCCI vice-president lauds Dinusha’s consistent run in Colombo

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/news/article/india-u19-squad-for-australia-u19-mens-tour-of-india-announced">India U-19 squad for the upcoming home tour against Australia U-19</a>, which will feature both 50-over and multi-day matches. Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag, sons of former legendary Indian cricketers Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, have been included in the one-day squad, marking the beginning of a new generation of former batters. Both Dravid and Sehwag were players of great stature in Indian cricket, playing more than 100 Tests each.<h2>Schedule of India U-19 home series against Australia U-19</h2>The tour starts with three one-day matches, scheduled for September 18, 21, and 23, before moving to the four-day matches, which will run from September 27 to 30 and October 5 to 8. All matches of the tour, barring the second four-day game, will be played in Rajkot. The second multi-day match will be played in Ahmedabad.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/derbyshire-police-investigate-alleged-assault-in-england-pacer-brydon-carse-s-arrest-case-1787805581778">Derbyshire police investigate alleged assault in ENG pacer Carse's arrest case</a><h2>What have Dravid Jr. and Sehwag Jr. done to earn a call-up to the India U-19 squad?</h2>Anvay Dravid was first selected for India B U-19 against Afghanistan in November last year but got out for a duck. He was recently included in the squad for the Sri Lanka U-19 tour in July, where he played two matches, scoring 14 and 87, respectively.Aaryavir Sehwag, meanwhile, has been effective in the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 while playing for the West Delhi Lions.<h2>India U-19 squad for home series against Australia U-19</h2>One-Day Squad: Lakshya Raichandani (capt), Yashbardhan Chauhan (vice-capt), Rajat Baghel (wk), Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineet, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wk), V Yashveer, Rohit Yadav, Shavin Vinodh, Mohit Ulva, Chigurupati Venkata, Kavya Patel.Multi-Day Squad: Yashbardhan Chauhan (capt), Lakshya Raichandani (vice-capt), Sagar Virk, Kushagra Ojha, Manal Chauhan, Kush Patel, Manav Krishna (wk), Abhipray Biswas (wk), Rohit Yadav, Ishan Om, Ayaan Akram, Pranav Ragavendra, Priyanshu Singh, Mohit Ulva, Aryan Yadav.

Rahul Dravid’s son Anvay and Virender Sehwag’s son Aaryavir have been named in India U-19's One-Day squad to face Australia U-19 at home. The multi-format series begins Sept 18 in Rajkot.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India U-19 squad for the upcoming home tour against Australia U-19, which will feature both 50-over and multi-day matches. Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag, sons of former legendary Indian cricketers Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, have been included in the one-day squad, marking the beginning of a new generation of former batters. Both Dravid and Sehwag were players of great stature in Indian cricket, playing more than 100 Tests each. Schedule of India U-19 home series against Australia U-19 The tour starts with three one-day matches, scheduled for September 18, 21, and 23, before moving to the four-day matches, which will run from September 27 to 30 and October 5 to 8. All matches of the tour, barring the second four-day game, will be played in Rajkot. The second multi-day match will be played in Ahmedabad. Also Read - Derbyshire police investigate alleged assault in ENG pacer Carse's arrest case What have Dravid Jr. and Sehwag Jr. done to earn a call-up to the India U-19 squad? Anvay Dravid was first selected for India B U-19 against Afghanistan in November last year but got out for a duck. He was recently included in the squad for the Sri Lanka U-19 tour in July, where he played two matches, scoring 14 and 87, respectively. Aaryavir Sehwag, meanwhile, has been effective in the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 while playing for the West Delhi Lions. India U-19 squad for home series against Australia U-19 One-Day Squad: Lakshya Raichandani (capt), Yashbardhan Chauhan (vice-capt), Rajat Baghel (wk), Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineet, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wk), V Yashveer, Rohit Yadav, Shavin Vinodh, Mohit Ulva, Chigurupati Venkata, Kavya Patel. Multi-Day Squad: Yashbardhan Chauhan (capt), Lakshya Raichandani (vice-capt), Sagar Virk, Kushagra Ojha, Manal Chauhan, Kush Patel, Manav Krishna (wk), Abhipray Biswas (wk), Rohit Yadav, Ishan Om, Ayaan Akram, Pranav Ragavendra, Priyanshu Singh, Mohit Ulva, Aryan Yadav.

Rahul Dravid’s son Anvay and Virender Sehwag’s son Aaryavir have been named in India U-19's One-Day squad to face Australia U-19 at home. The multi-format series begins Sept 18 in Rajkot.

BCCI includes Sehwag and Dravid in India U-19 one-day squad for home series against Australia U-19

The Champions League play-off between French club Lyon and Turkish club Fenerbahce on Wednesday (Aug 26) turned violent, with Fenerbahce's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi at the center. The Turkish club won 2-1 on Wednesday at Lyon, securing their first Champions League main stage spot since 2008/09 with a 3-2 aggregate victory. After the win, a scuffle broke out between the players and staff of both sides on the pitch and in the tunnel.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-2026-27-draw-full-list-of-36-qualified-teams-format-dates-broadcast-details-1787814223777">Champions League 2026/27 Draw: Full List of 36 qualified teams, format, dates &amp; broadcast details</a><h2>What led to the Lyon vs Fenerbahce scuffle in the Champions League play-off?</h2>As soon as the final whistle blew, Guendouzi—who had already been in a heated exchange with the home fans—rushed toward the corner where the visiting Fenerbahce fans were gathered. He then got into another argument with Antonio Ferreira, Lyon's goalkeeping coach, which escalated into a full-scale fight involving players and staff from both teams on the pitch and leading into the tunnel.

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<h2>What each side said after the brawl:</h2>Guendouzi, who played for Lyon's arch-rivals Marseille from 2021 to 2024, blamed abuse from the Lyon supporters for his reaction and said after the match as reported:"As you know, when 60,000 people insult your family, your mother, your children, even before the match, and no one from the officiating team asks the fans to keep quiet... because I know that in France, when this kind of thing happens, they reach a point where they talk to the fans and the match can be stopped.For 90 minutes, and even more during the warm-up, they insulted my family. It is something that affects you deeply... They insulted my mother and my family, which I consider disrespectful. In addition, if we are no longer able to celebrate the way we want, I think that is regrettable."Corentin Tolisso, Guendouzi's former international teammate and current Lyon midfielder, offered a different perspective on the incident:"I simply told him to celebrate with his team and to stay humble after the win. Leave the Lyon fans alone, they are frustrated enough. I find this behavior irresponsible. I hope he learns from it."&nbsp;

Fenerbahce beat Lyon 2-1 (3-2 agg) to reach the Champions League. Post-match scenes turned violent as ex-Marseille midfielder Mattéo Guendouzi sparked a brawl with home fans and Lyon staff.

The Champions League play-off between French club Lyon and Turkish club Fenerbahce on Wednesday (Aug 26) turned violent, with Fenerbahce's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi at the center. The Turkish club won 2-1 on Wednesday at Lyon, securing their first Champions League main stage spot since 2008/09 with a 3-2 aggregate victory. After the win, a scuffle broke out between the players and staff of both sides on the pitch and in the tunnel. Also Read - Champions League 2026/27 Draw: Full List of 36 qualified teams, format, dates & broadcast details What led to the Lyon vs Fenerbahce scuffle in the Champions League play-off? As soon as the final whistle blew, Guendouzi—who had already been in a heated exchange with the home fans—rushed toward the corner where the visiting Fenerbahce fans were gathered. He then got into another argument with Antonio Ferreira, Lyon's goalkeeping coach, which escalated into a full-scale fight involving players and staff from both teams on the pitch and leading into the tunnel.

Fenerbahce beat Lyon 2-1 (3-2 agg) to reach the Champions League. Post-match scenes turned violent as ex-Marseille midfielder Mattéo Guendouzi sparked a brawl with home fans and Lyon staff.

Matteo Guendouzi at centre of brawl after Fenerbahce seal Champions League return at Lyon

The Champions League 2026/27 draw is set to be announced on Thursday (Aug 27). The tournament, which determines the best football team in all of Europe, will have 36 teams competing in the revamped format which became effective last season. The first round, or the league phase, will see each team playing against eight others in a four home and four away format. Below are all the details for the upcoming Champions League season:<h2>Which teams are playing in the Champions League 2026/27 season?</h2>A total of <a href="https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/02a8-2171a88881a0-c70193b972c6-1000--meet-the-2026-27-champions-league-league-phase-teams/">36 teams across all of Europe</a> are going to participate in the Champions League 2026/27. Below are all the teams in the competition by country:Premier League (England): Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester UnitedLa Liga (Spain): Barcelona, Real Betis, Real Madrid, Villarreal, and Atlético de MadridBundesliga (Germany): Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Leipzig, and StuttgartSerie A (Italy): Como, Inter Milan, Napoli, and RomaLigue 1 (France): Lens, Lille, and Paris Saint-GermainEredivisie (Netherlands): Feyenoord and PSVEliteserien (Norway): Bodo/Glimt and VikingPrimeira Liga (Portugal): Porto and Sporting CPSüper Lig (Turkey): Fenerbahçe and GalatasarayPro League (Belgium): Club BruggePremier League (Azerbaijan): SabahPremier League (Ukraine): Shakhtar DonetskFirst League (Czech Republic): Slavia PrahaSuper Liga (Slovakia): Slovan BratislavaFootball Bundesliga (Austria): LaskSuper League (Greece): AEK Athens<h2>What is the Champions League 2026/27 format?</h2>The Champions League 2026/27 is going to be played under the revamped format among 36 teams. In the first phase, which is called the league phase, all 36 teams will be placed in a single group from 1-36. Each team will play eight different opponents in the league phase in a four home and four away format. After the league phase, the top 24 teams will advance while 12 teams will crash out.The teams finishing in the top 8 of the league phase will get a bye to the round of 16, while the next 16 teams (ranked 9–24) will compete in the knockout phase play-offs. Teams finishing from 9–16 will be seeded against teams finishing 17–24 in the league phase.<h2>How are league phase fixtures determined?</h2>For the league phase fixtures, all 36 teams will be divided into four pots of nine teams each. Each team will face two opponents from each of the pots, making it eight fixtures per team.

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Pot 1</td><td>Pot 2</td><td>Pot 3</td><td>Pot 4</td></tr><tr><td>Arsenal</td><td>Aston Villa</td><td>Feyenoord</td><td>Stuttgart</td></tr><tr><td>Manchester City</td><td>Sporting CP</td><td>Napoli</td><td>Como</td></tr><tr><td>Bayern Munich</td><td>Porto</td><td>Leipzig</td><td>Lens</td></tr><tr><td>Paris Saint-Germain (defending champions)</td><td>Borussia Dortmund</td><td>Villarreal</td><td>Sabah</td></tr><tr><td>Liverpool</td><td>AS Roma</td><td>Bodo/Glimt</td><td>Lask</td></tr><tr><td>Inter Milan</td><td>Manchester United</td><td>Lille</td><td>Slavia Prague</td></tr><tr><td>Real Madrid</td><td>Club Brugge</td><td>Shakhtar Donetsk</td><td>AEK Athens</td></tr><tr><td>Barcelona</td><td>Real Betis</td><td>Galatasaray</td><td>Viking</td></tr><tr><td>Atletico Madrid</td><td>PSV</td><td>Fenerbahce</td><td>Slovan Bratislava</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<h2>When is the Champions League 2026/27 draw?</h2>The Champions League 2026/27 draw will take place on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5:00 PM BST (9:30 PM IST) at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.<h2>Where to watch the Champions League 2026/27 draw live in India and the world?</h2>The Champions League 2026/27 draw can be watched live in India and around the world on UEFA's official <a href="https://www.uefa.tv/live/310786">free live stream</a>.<h2>What is the Champions League 2026/27 schedule?</h2>The league phase of the Champions League 2026/27 starts September 8 and finishes on January 27, 2027. The knockout phase will start on February 16, culminating in the final on June 5 in Madrid, Spain.Matchday 1: Sept. 8–10Matchday 2: Oct. 13–14Matchday 3: Oct. 20–21Matchday 4: Nov. 3–4Matchday 5: Nov. 24–25Matchday 6: Dec. 8–9Matchday 7: Jan. 19–20Matchday 8: Jan. 27Knockout play-off round: Feb. 16–17 &amp; Feb. 23–24Round of 16: March 9–10 &amp; March 16–17Quarterfinals: April 6–7 &amp; April 13–14Semifinals: April 27–28 &amp; May 4–5Final: June 5 (Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid)

The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League draw takes place Aug 27 in Monaco. Featuring 36 teams in a single league phase, the tournament runs Sept 8 to Jan 27, ending with the June 5 final in Madrid.

The Champions League 2026/27 draw is set to be announced on Thursday (Aug 27). The tournament, which determines the best football team in all of Europe, will have 36 teams competing in the revamped format which became effective last season. The first round, or the league phase, will see each team playing against eight others in a four home and four away format. Below are all the details for the upcoming Champions League season: Which teams are playing in the Champions League 2026/27 season? A total of 36 teams across all of Europe are going to participate in the Champions League 2026/27. Below are all the teams in the competition by country: Premier League (England): Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United La Liga (Spain): Barcelona, Real Betis, Real Madrid, Villarreal, and Atlético de Madrid Bundesliga (Germany): Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Leipzig, and Stuttgart Serie A (Italy): Como, Inter Milan, Napoli, and Roma Ligue 1 (France): Lens, Lille, and Paris Saint-Germain Eredivisie (Netherlands): Feyenoord and PSV Eliteserien (Norway): Bodo/Glimt and Viking Primeira Liga (Portugal): Porto and Sporting CP Süper Lig (Turkey): Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray Pro League (Belgium): Club Brugge Premier League (Azerbaijan): Sabah Premier League (Ukraine): Shakhtar Donetsk First League (Czech Republic): Slavia Praha Super Liga (Slovakia): Slovan Bratislava Football Bundesliga (Austria): Lask Super League (Greece): AEK Athens What is the Champions League 2026/27 format? The Champions League 2026/27 is going to be played under the revamped format among 36 teams. In the first phase, which is called the league phase, all 36 teams will be placed in a single group from 1-36. Each team will play eight different opponents in the league phase in a four home and four away format. After the league phase, the top 24 teams will advance while 12 teams will crash out. The teams finishing in the top 8 of the league phase will get a bye to the round of 16, while the next 16 teams (ranked 9–24) will compete in the knockout phase play-offs. Teams finishing from 9–16 will be seeded against teams finishing 17–24 in the league phase. How are league phase fixtures determined? For the league phase fixtures, all 36 teams will be divided into four pots of nine teams each. Each team will face two opponents from each of the pots, making it eight fixtures per team.

The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League draw takes place Aug 27 in Monaco. Featuring 36 teams in a single league phase, the tournament runs Sept 8 to Jan 27, ending with the June 5 final in Madrid.

Champions League 2026/27 Draw: Full List of 36 qualified teams, format, dates & broadcast details

Reigning Super Bowl winner Seattle Seahawks are being sold at a record price of $9.6 billion. The <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-owners-approve-sale-seattle-seahawks-khosla-family">NFL owners approved the sale</a> of the franchise in a unanimous vote on Wednesday (Aug 26) to Indian-origin businessman Vinod Khosla. The sale required the support of 24 out of 32 team owners, and the Khosla family didn't have any trouble getting the majority in their favor. The sale surpasses the Washington Commanders' price of $6.05 billion and is now the second-highest amount deal in North American sports history behind the LA Lakers' $10 billion tag in 2025.<h2>Super Bowl champs Seahawks get new owners</h2>The Seahawks were under the estate of Paul G. Allen following the death of the Microsoft co-founder in 2018, who had bought the team from Ken Behring in 1997. Paul's sister Jody Allen took charge of the Seahawks as well as the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers as chair following her brother's death. Between 1997 and 2026, with either Paul or Jody in charge, the Seahawks made the trip to the Super Bowl four times and won the Vince Lombardi trophy twice.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2026-wildcards-wawrinka-williams-sisters-1787765951024">Stan Wawrinka and Williams sisters granted last-minute US Open wildcards</a>The Khosla family, the new owners, entered into the agreement with the current owners on July 11 after Allen's estate announced on February 18 earlier this year that they had started the process of selling the franchise. Khosla, to become the co-owner of the Seahawks, would have to let go of his minority share in the San Francisco 49ers.Speaking at the press conference after the announcement, Khosla said: "How often do you get to buy a franchise that just won the Super Bowl? We are incredibly lucky and humbled by this gift, I would say, from the Allen trust.""The task ahead is actually pretty simple - keep the winning streak alive, get another Super Bowl. Our approach is generally going to be long-term focused, that's our inclination always. So, keep winning, take a long-term approach, and learn a lot. We don't know enough, and the other owners have been incredibly welcoming and willing to teach us, so we'll learn a lot. We'll learn from management and see what they are recommending," he added.<h2>Who is Vinod Khosla?</h2>Khosla was born in India to an Army household and holds a graduate degree in electrical engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. He subsequently obtained a master's degree in biomedical engineering from Carnegie Mellon and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.He founded Sun Microsystems in 1982 and later started <a href="https://www.khoslaventures.com/team/vinod-khosla">Khosla Ventures</a> in 2004 "to back entrepreneurs building disruptive, technology-driven companies."

NFL owners unanimously approved the $9.6B sale of Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks to Vinod Khosla. The deal surpasses Washington's $6.05B record, marking North America's 2nd largest sports deal.

Reigning Super Bowl winner Seattle Seahawks are being sold at a record price of $9.6 billion. The NFL owners approved the sale of the franchise in a unanimous vote on Wednesday (Aug 26) to Indian-origin businessman Vinod Khosla. The sale required the support of 24 out of 32 team owners, and the Khosla family didn't have any trouble getting the majority in their favor. The sale surpasses the Washington Commanders' price of $6.05 billion and is now the second-highest amount deal in North American sports history behind the LA Lakers' $10 billion tag in 2025. Super Bowl champs Seahawks get new owners The Seahawks were under the estate of Paul G. Allen following the death of the Microsoft co-founder in 2018, who had bought the team from Ken Behring in 1997. Paul's sister Jody Allen took charge of the Seahawks as well as the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers as chair following her brother's death. Between 1997 and 2026, with either Paul or Jody in charge, the Seahawks made the trip to the Super Bowl four times and won the Vince Lombardi trophy twice. Also Read - Stan Wawrinka and Williams sisters granted last-minute US Open wildcards The Khosla family, the new owners, entered into the agreement with the current owners on July 11 after Allen's estate announced on February 18 earlier this year that they had started the process of selling the franchise. Khosla, to become the co-owner of the Seahawks, would have to let go of his minority share in the San Francisco 49ers. Speaking at the press conference after the announcement, Khosla said: "How often do you get to buy a franchise that just won the Super Bowl? We are incredibly lucky and humbled by this gift, I would say, from the Allen trust." "The task ahead is actually pretty simple - keep the winning streak alive, get another Super Bowl. Our approach is generally going to be long-term focused, that's our inclination always. So, keep winning, take a long-term approach, and learn a lot. We don't know enough, and the other owners have been incredibly welcoming and willing to teach us, so we'll learn a lot. We'll learn from management and see what they are recommending," he added. Who is Vinod Khosla? Khosla was born in India to an Army household and holds a graduate degree in electrical engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. He subsequently obtained a master's degree in biomedical engineering from Carnegie Mellon and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He founded Sun Microsystems in 1982 and later started Khosla Ventures in 2004 "to back entrepreneurs building disruptive, technology-driven companies."

NFL owners unanimously approved the $9.6B sale of Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks to Vinod Khosla. The deal surpasses Washington's $6.05B record, marking North America's 2nd largest sports deal.

NFL owners approve record $9.6 billion sale of reigining Super Bowl champs Seattle Seahawks to Indian-Origin billionaire Vinod Khosla

The brief arrest of England pacer Brydon Carse in the wee hours of Sunday (Aug 23) morning has taken another turn as Derbyshire police are investigating an alleged assault case as well. Carse was seen in handcuffs outside a bar in Derbyshire where he was partying with several of his Durham teammates, including former England Test skipper Ben Stokes. The incident has subsequently gotten <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brydon-carse-dropped-england-squad-derby-nightclub-handcuff-row-1787660861949">Carse dropped from the second Test squad against Pakistan</a>, which starts Thursday (Aug 27) at Lord's<h2>Police investigating alleged assault in Carse arrest case</h2>The England pacer was handcuffed by the Derbyshire police for a brief amount of time before being de-arrested after he was denied entry at Molly Malone’s Irish Tavern in Derby at around 4 am, as reported by the Guardian. He then left after an 'exchange of words' with a person in public who allegedly spilled a drink on him. The police are now investigating an alleged assault case as well, but it is not clear as of now if Carse is involved in it or not.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mitchell-starc-replaces-jasprit-bumrah-no-1-test-bowler-icc-rankings-1787741427267">Mitchell Starc replaces Bumrah as no. 1 Test bowler after 10-wicket masterclass</a>"We are investigating allegations of assault in Derby city centre," the statement by Derbyshire police read, which was released on Wednesday (Aug 26) and first reported by the Telegraph. "No arrests have yet been made and the investigation is ongoing."<h2>England's booze woes continue</h2>The Carse incident came shortly after new Test skipper Joe Root removed the midnight curfew. Root was not pleased and said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brydon-carse-dropped-england-squad-derby-nightclub-handcuff-row-1787660861949">he was 'hacked off'</a> with the way things turned out.On the Ashes tour of Australia, England were criticised for a break mid-series in Noosa, allegedly for drinking where Ben Duckett was seen completely sozzled. Prior to that, Harry Brook had an incident in a nightclub in New Zealand which ended up in him getting reprimanded.More recently, Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were suspended for their celebration after England's win in the first Test of the summer over New Zealand. Ben Stokes retired shortly after and said on a podcast earlier this month that "cricket has a culture that is associated with alcohol".

England pacer Brydon Carse was dropped from the 2nd Test vs Pakistan after a brief arrest in Derby. Police are investigating an alleged assault, adding to the team's ongoing off-field alcohol woes.

The brief arrest of England pacer Brydon Carse in the wee hours of Sunday (Aug 23) morning has taken another turn as Derbyshire police are investigating an alleged assault case as well. Carse was seen in handcuffs outside a bar in Derbyshire where he was partying with several of his Durham teammates, including former England Test skipper Ben Stokes. The incident has subsequently gotten Carse dropped from the second Test squad against Pakistan, which starts Thursday (Aug 27) at Lord's Police investigating alleged assault in Carse arrest case The England pacer was handcuffed by the Derbyshire police for a brief amount of time before being de-arrested after he was denied entry at Molly Malone’s Irish Tavern in Derby at around 4 am, as reported by the Guardian. He then left after an 'exchange of words' with a person in public who allegedly spilled a drink on him. The police are now investigating an alleged assault case as well, but it is not clear as of now if Carse is involved in it or not. Also Read - Mitchell Starc replaces Bumrah as no. 1 Test bowler after 10-wicket masterclass "We are investigating allegations of assault in Derby city centre," the statement by Derbyshire police read, which was released on Wednesday (Aug 26) and first reported by the Telegraph. "No arrests have yet been made and the investigation is ongoing." England's booze woes continue The Carse incident came shortly after new Test skipper Joe Root removed the midnight curfew. Root was not pleased and said he was 'hacked off' with the way things turned out. On the Ashes tour of Australia, England were criticised for a break mid-series in Noosa, allegedly for drinking where Ben Duckett was seen completely sozzled. Prior to that, Harry Brook had an incident in a nightclub in New Zealand which ended up in him getting reprimanded. More recently, Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were suspended for their celebration after England's win in the first Test of the summer over New Zealand. Ben Stokes retired shortly after and said on a podcast earlier this month that "cricket has a culture that is associated with alcohol".

England pacer Brydon Carse was dropped from the 2nd Test vs Pakistan after a brief arrest in Derby. Police are investigating an alleged assault, adding to the team's ongoing off-field alcohol woes.

Derbyshire police investigate alleged assault in England pacer Brydon Carse's arrest case

Thursday's draw for this season's Champions League has been somewhat overshadowed by the latest developments in the dispute between UEFA and FIFA over plans to bring private financing into the World Cup, with European football's governing body expected to drop a threatened boycott of global competitions. UEFA, whose clubs and national teams dominate football's global economy, reacted furiously when it emerged in late July that Gianni Infantino's FIFA was aiming to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup.The proposal would have allowed private investors to acquire stakes in a company created under the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2026-watch-roger-federer-makes-winning-return-to-arthur-ashe-stadium-1787737438311">US Open 2026: Roger Federer makes winning return to Arthur Ashe Stadium</a>UEFA, under president Aleksander Ceferin, had described the proposal in scathing terms, labelling it a "shady, opaque backroom deal"."No UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive," said the European governing body in a strong statement widely credited as being pivotal in the controversial plan being quickly shelved.However, with UEFA executives and European member associations meeting in the glitzy surrounds of Monaco on Thursday just before the Champions League draw, sources told AFP the threat to boycott FIFA tournaments would "likely" be withdrawn.UEFA had demanded that the plan be ditched, but also sought assurances "that such attempts to disfigure the game in this way will never be made again".One source on Wednesday told AFP that they were satisfied that second condition had now been met.The immediate result of that will be that UEFA does not risk undermining its united front in wanting Infantino to step down, which would be the case if not all of its members backed a boycott.The Under-20 Women's World Cup takes place in Poland next month and European qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil is still ongoing.<h2>PSG target three in a row</h2>Meanwhile, in the men's game, the focus reverts back to the cream of club football in the aftermath of the World Cup in North America.With the leading leagues in Europe getting going again, the continent's elite will discover later Thursday who they will face in the league phase of this season's Champions League.Paris Saint-Germain will begin their quest to win a third consecutive title after retaining the European Cup at the end of last season by beating Arsenal on penalties in the final in Budapest.The Real Madrid team of 2016 to 2018 are the only side in the last 50 years to have been European champions three years running."We have won the last two, which means we can win a third. It will be very hard, but that is our ambition," PSG coach Luis Enrique told reporters earlier this month.This is the third season since the introduction of a new format for the Champions League, with 36 teams now all pooled together in one giant league and each playing games against eight different opponents.Elite European club football is becoming increasingly polarised, and the continent's richest teams will again feature prominently and take away the majority of the riches on offer.Half the competing clubs will come from the leading domestic leagues in England, Spain, Italy and Germany. The Premier League has five representatives in Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Aston Villa, while Spain also has five clubs including Real Betis who return to the Champions League after two decades away.Como, coached by former Arsenal, Barcelona and Spain star Cesc Fabregas, will feature for the first time after upsetting the traditional order in Italy.There will also be a Champions League debut for upstarts Sabah of Azerbaijan, who started out in the first qualifying round and have won four ties to reach this point.LASK of Austria also make their debut in the Champions League proper after a stunning comeback to beat Celtic in the play-offs.The first round of matches in this season's competition will take place between Tuesday, September 8 and Thursday, September 10.The league phase will conclude in late January, while this season's final will be played at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on June 5, 2027.

UEFA, whose clubs and national teams dominate football's global economy, reacted furiously when it emerged in late July that Gianni Infantino's FIFA was aiming to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup.

Thursday's draw for this season's Champions League has been somewhat overshadowed by the latest developments in the dispute between UEFA and FIFA over plans to bring private financing into the World Cup, with European football's governing body expected to drop a threatened boycott of global competitions. UEFA, whose clubs and national teams dominate football's global economy, reacted furiously when it emerged in late July that Gianni Infantino's FIFA was aiming to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup. The proposal would have allowed private investors to acquire stakes in a company created under the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative. Also Read - US Open 2026: Roger Federer makes winning return to Arthur Ashe Stadium UEFA, under president Aleksander Ceferin, had described the proposal in scathing terms, labelling it a "shady, opaque backroom deal". "No UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive," said the European governing body in a strong statement widely credited as being pivotal in the controversial plan being quickly shelved. However, with UEFA executives and European member associations meeting in the glitzy surrounds of Monaco on Thursday just before the Champions League draw, sources told AFP the threat to boycott FIFA tournaments would "likely" be withdrawn. UEFA had demanded that the plan be ditched, but also sought assurances "that such attempts to disfigure the game in this way will never be made again". One source on Wednesday told AFP that they were satisfied that second condition had now been met. The immediate result of that will be that UEFA does not risk undermining its united front in wanting Infantino to step down, which would be the case if not all of its members backed a boycott. The Under-20 Women's World Cup takes place in Poland next month and European qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil is still ongoing. PSG target three in a row Meanwhile, in the men's game, the focus reverts back to the cream of club football in the aftermath of the World Cup in North America. With the leading leagues in Europe getting going again, the continent's elite will discover later Thursday who they will face in the league phase of this season's Champions League. Paris Saint-Germain will begin their quest to win a third consecutive title after retaining the European Cup at the end of last season by beating Arsenal on penalties in the final in Budapest. The Real Madrid team of 2016 to 2018 are the only side in the last 50 years to have been European champions three years running. "We have won the last two, which means we can win a third. It will be very hard, but that is our ambition," PSG coach Luis Enrique told reporters earlier this month. This is the third season since the introduction of a new format for the Champions League, with 36 teams now all pooled together in one giant league and each playing games against eight different opponents. Elite European club football is becoming increasingly polarised, and the continent's richest teams will again feature prominently and take away the majority of the riches on offer. Half the competing clubs will come from the leading domestic leagues in England, Spain, Italy and Germany. The Premier League has five representatives in Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Aston Villa, while Spain also has five clubs including Real Betis who return to the Champions League after two decades away. Como, coached by former Arsenal, Barcelona and Spain star Cesc Fabregas, will feature for the first time after upsetting the traditional order in Italy. There will also be a Champions League debut for upstarts Sabah of Azerbaijan, who started out in the first qualifying round and have won four ties to reach this point. LASK of Austria also make their debut in the Champions League proper after a stunning comeback to beat Celtic in the play-offs. The first round of matches in this season's competition will take place between Tuesday, September 8 and Thursday, September 10. The league phase will conclude in late January, while this season's final will be played at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on June 5, 2027.

UEFA, whose clubs and national teams dominate football's global economy, reacted furiously when it emerged in late July that Gianni Infantino's FIFA was aiming to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup.

UEFA to withdraw boycott threat against FIFA ahead of Champions League draw

In a startling development around wildcard entries at the upcoming 2026 US Open, former winners Stan Wawrinka and the decorated Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, have secured last-minute qualification for the final Slam of the year. Switzerland’s Wawrinka, who is set to retire from professional tennis after the end of this season, has replaced Patrick Kypson in the singles draw after the American was forced to withdraw due to injury.&nbsp;"I'm incredibly excited to accept the wild card for the 2026 US Open and look forward to competing in front of the fans in New York once again," Wawrinka said in a USTA press release.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2026-watch-roger-federer-makes-winning-return-to-arthur-ashe-stadium-1787737438311">US Open 2026: Roger Federer makes winning return to Arthur Ashe Stadium</a> &nbsp;The USTA's omission of the 41-year-old Wawrinka from the final list of wildcards for the tournament picked last week led to a lot of backlash, including from former champion Andy Roddick. &nbsp;Wawrinka began this year with two wins in the singles competition at the Australian Open before losing to top-seeded US player Taylor Fritz. At both Roland Garros and Wimbledon, Wawrinka was knocked out in the first round, and also failed to find his best result on the main tours in recent months.<h2>Williams Sisters Return in Doubles</h2>The two Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, are slated to compete in women's doubles at the 2026 US Open after being granted a wildcard, tournament officials announced on Wednesday. The announcement by the US Tennis Association follows Serena Williams' dramatic return to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday, when she and her mixed doubles partner, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, won their first match before losing in the quarterfinals. &nbsp;Venus Williams, meanwhile, was granted a USTA wildcard to compete in women's singles, an event Serena is not participating in. The two American sisters together have combined for 14 women's doubles Grand Slam titles, including two US Opens. They have also won three gold medals together at the Olympic Games in women's doubles.&nbsp;&nbsp;Both Venus and Serena last competed together in New York in 2022, when they lost their opening match to the Czech team of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova. &nbsp;The pair, however, had been entered in Wimbledon earlier this summer, but withdrew after Serena suffered an injury in an opening-round singles loss.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Stan Wawrinka and the Williams sisters have secured last-minute wildcards for the 2026 US Open. Read about Wawrinka's singles entry and the sisters' doubles return.

In a startling development around wildcard entries at the upcoming 2026 US Open, former winners Stan Wawrinka and the decorated Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, have secured last-minute qualification for the final Slam of the year. Switzerland’s Wawrinka, who is set to retire from professional tennis after the end of this season, has replaced Patrick Kypson in the singles draw after the American was forced to withdraw due to injury. "I'm incredibly excited to accept the wild card for the 2026 US Open and look forward to competing in front of the fans in New York once again," Wawrinka said in a USTA press release. Also read| US Open 2026: Roger Federer makes winning return to Arthur Ashe Stadium The USTA's omission of the 41-year-old Wawrinka from the final list of wildcards for the tournament picked last week led to a lot of backlash, including from former champion Andy Roddick. Wawrinka began this year with two wins in the singles competition at the Australian Open before losing to top-seeded US player Taylor Fritz. At both Roland Garros and Wimbledon, Wawrinka was knocked out in the first round, and also failed to find his best result on the main tours in recent months. Williams Sisters Return in Doubles The two Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, are slated to compete in women's doubles at the 2026 US Open after being granted a wildcard, tournament officials announced on Wednesday. The announcement by the US Tennis Association follows Serena Williams' dramatic return to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday, when she and her mixed doubles partner, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, won their first match before losing in the quarterfinals. Venus Williams, meanwhile, was granted a USTA wildcard to compete in women's singles, an event Serena is not participating in. The two American sisters together have combined for 14 women's doubles Grand Slam titles, including two US Opens. They have also won three gold medals together at the Olympic Games in women's doubles. Both Venus and Serena last competed together in New York in 2022, when they lost their opening match to the Czech team of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova. The pair, however, had been entered in Wimbledon earlier this summer, but withdrew after Serena suffered an injury in an opening-round singles loss. (With inputs from AFP)

Stan Wawrinka and the Williams sisters have secured last-minute wildcards for the 2026 US Open. Read about Wawrinka's singles entry and the sisters' doubles return.

Former champions Wawrinka and Williams sisters granted last-minute US Open wildcards

Indian spinners were on top of Sri Lankan batters on day four of the second Test in Colombo, but kept management worried about overstepping. India gave away five extra runs in no-balls on the fourth day, with off-spinning debutant Saransh Jain bowling four of them. Ace spinner Ravindra Jadeja also bowled on the fourth day. Jadeja, however, owns an unwanted record of bowling the most no-balls by a spinner since 2021 (88*). India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule offered a novel suggestion to reduce it in red-ball cricket. &nbsp;Unlike in white-ball cricket, where bowling a no-ball leads to a free hit, the bowlers get away with it in Tests, and Bahutule suggested the same, though jokingly.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-day-4-rain-delays-india-series-sweep-1787747428021">IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 4: India inch closer to series sweep despite rain interruption</a> &nbsp;“We are working on the no-balls. It is a concern, at times,” Bahutule said to the reporters on Wednesday. “When the bowler is putting in that effort, trying to see how he can create that opportunity and get a wicket in situations where wickets are not coming through, he has the tendency to push himself.” &nbsp;“I guess, if the free hit comes in, it will reduce the (no ball) percentage. But again, as I mentioned, there are times where they want to push themselves and see how they can get the best of their bowling in that particular situation,” he added.<h2>India’s Decision to Enforce Follow-On</h2>India dismissed Sri Lanka for 290 in the first innings, and instead of batting in their second innings, captain Shubman Gill decided to enforce the follow-on – something bowling coach Morne Morkel suggested after the third day’s play. That decision, however, helped India inch closer to the win, with Sri Lanka only 16 runs ahead and four wickets remaining.&nbsp; &nbsp;“I think, one, the decision had to be taken. But the other part, we were looking at the clouds every now and then because, from Galle to Colombo, the rains are around any moment. So considering that, I think it was very important for us. There was no debate, but to give that follow-on and get on the field and make sure that we get the opposition out,” Bahutule said of the team decision.&nbsp;

India spin coach Sairaj Bahutule half-jokingly suggested introducing free-hits in Test cricket to curb overstepping after spinners bowled five no-balls on Day 4 in Colombo.

Indian spinners were on top of Sri Lankan batters on day four of the second Test in Colombo, but kept management worried about overstepping. India gave away five extra runs in no-balls on the fourth day, with off-spinning debutant Saransh Jain bowling four of them. Ace spinner Ravindra Jadeja also bowled on the fourth day. Jadeja, however, owns an unwanted record of bowling the most no-balls by a spinner since 2021 (88*). India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule offered a novel suggestion to reduce it in red-ball cricket. Unlike in white-ball cricket, where bowling a no-ball leads to a free hit, the bowlers get away with it in Tests, and Bahutule suggested the same, though jokingly. Also read| IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 4: India inch closer to series sweep despite rain interruption “We are working on the no-balls. It is a concern, at times,” Bahutule said to the reporters on Wednesday. “When the bowler is putting in that effort, trying to see how he can create that opportunity and get a wicket in situations where wickets are not coming through, he has the tendency to push himself.” “I guess, if the free hit comes in, it will reduce the (no ball) percentage. But again, as I mentioned, there are times where they want to push themselves and see how they can get the best of their bowling in that particular situation,” he added. India’s Decision to Enforce Follow-On India dismissed Sri Lanka for 290 in the first innings, and instead of batting in their second innings, captain Shubman Gill decided to enforce the follow-on – something bowling coach Morne Morkel suggested after the third day’s play. That decision, however, helped India inch closer to the win, with Sri Lanka only 16 runs ahead and four wickets remaining. “I think, one, the decision had to be taken. But the other part, we were looking at the clouds every now and then because, from Galle to Colombo, the rains are around any moment. So considering that, I think it was very important for us. There was no debate, but to give that follow-on and get on the field and make sure that we get the opposition out,” Bahutule said of the team decision.

India spin coach Sairaj Bahutule half-jokingly suggested introducing free-hits in Test cricket to curb overstepping after spinners bowled five no-balls on Day 4 in Colombo.

‘Introduce Free Hits’: Sairaj Bahutule’s bold suggestion to fix Test no-balls

Babar Azam has recovered 90% from the finger injury he suffered in the lead-up to the Test series against England and is now confirmed to return and lead his team in the second Test at Lord’s. Babar suffered a blow to the middle finger of his right hand while batting during Pakistan’s only warm-up match in Beckenham, and thus was ruled out of the series opener at Headingley, which Pakistan lost inside three days. While bowling coach Umar Gul provided a key update on Babar’s fitness, saying he looked comfortable during the net sessions on Tuesday, Pakistan’s talismanic batter confirmed his comeback to the playing XI. &nbsp;"I had a couple of practice sessions," Babar said on the eve of the match. "I'm 90% fit for tomorrow and the rest of the series." &nbsp;After the press briefing in London on Wednesday, Babar returned to face more throwdowns in the nets, but notably, no fast bowling. Unfortunately for him and Pakistan, England is highly unlikely to play a spinner in the second Test.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ms-dhoni-csk-fallout-failed-stake-sale-talks-report-1787750665699">MS Dhoni-CSK Fallout? Report claims failed stake sale talks triggered rift</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, sitting on the sidelines and watching his team collapse cheaply across both innings in the first Test, Babar said it was the batting unit’s collective failure but added that it’s not the end of the world for his team. &nbsp;"You need to produce complete team performances. You have to bowl and bat in partnerships. And you have to take it deep as a batter if you're set. If you're set, it's a little easier. For a new batter, it's a little bit difficult to build partnerships,” Babar reflected on Pakistan’s performance in the first Test.<h2>Changes in Batting Order</h2>With Babar Azam returning to the playing XI, Pakistan would have to reshuffle its top order for the second Test. Azam Awais is expected to make way for his regular captain, with Shan Masood likely to pair up with Imam-ul-Haq in the opening. That opens the number three slot for Abdullah Shafique to grab, while Babar will bat at his usual position at four. &nbsp;"The number Abdullah is batting, he should [continue to] play there," Babar said. "He's batted three and four since his comeback. He's got confidence there so he'll continue there. We need to [stamp out] the back-to-back wickets we lose. The senior batters need to be more focused and make up for it." &nbsp;Babar will lead Pakistan for the first time in a Test match in England, and he feels honoured to do that.&nbsp; &nbsp;"When you lead the Pakistan side on this ground, it's an honour," Babar said. "I do my best on the field as captain, and when I'm batting, I just play my game. Our stats here are good, and we'd like to continue that. We will forget about the first Test and are looking forward to this one."

Babar Azam confirms he is 90% fit to return as captain for Pakistan's 2nd Test against England at Lord's following a finger injury layoff.

Babar Azam has recovered 90% from the finger injury he suffered in the lead-up to the Test series against England and is now confirmed to return and lead his team in the second Test at Lord’s. Babar suffered a blow to the middle finger of his right hand while batting during Pakistan’s only warm-up match in Beckenham, and thus was ruled out of the series opener at Headingley, which Pakistan lost inside three days. While bowling coach Umar Gul provided a key update on Babar’s fitness, saying he looked comfortable during the net sessions on Tuesday, Pakistan’s talismanic batter confirmed his comeback to the playing XI. "I had a couple of practice sessions," Babar said on the eve of the match. "I'm 90% fit for tomorrow and the rest of the series." After the press briefing in London on Wednesday, Babar returned to face more throwdowns in the nets, but notably, no fast bowling. Unfortunately for him and Pakistan, England is highly unlikely to play a spinner in the second Test. Also read| MS Dhoni-CSK Fallout? Report claims failed stake sale talks triggered rift Meanwhile, sitting on the sidelines and watching his team collapse cheaply across both innings in the first Test, Babar said it was the batting unit’s collective failure but added that it’s not the end of the world for his team. "You need to produce complete team performances. You have to bowl and bat in partnerships. And you have to take it deep as a batter if you're set. If you're set, it's a little easier. For a new batter, it's a little bit difficult to build partnerships,” Babar reflected on Pakistan’s performance in the first Test. Changes in Batting Order With Babar Azam returning to the playing XI, Pakistan would have to reshuffle its top order for the second Test. Azam Awais is expected to make way for his regular captain, with Shan Masood likely to pair up with Imam-ul-Haq in the opening. That opens the number three slot for Abdullah Shafique to grab, while Babar will bat at his usual position at four. "The number Abdullah is batting, he should [continue to] play there," Babar said. "He's batted three and four since his comeback. He's got confidence there so he'll continue there. We need to [stamp out] the back-to-back wickets we lose. The senior batters need to be more focused and make up for it." Babar will lead Pakistan for the first time in a Test match in England, and he feels honoured to do that. "When you lead the Pakistan side on this ground, it's an honour," Babar said. "I do my best on the field as captain, and when I'm batting, I just play my game. Our stats here are good, and we'd like to continue that. We will forget about the first Test and are looking forward to this one."

Babar Azam confirms he is 90% fit to return as captain for Pakistan's 2nd Test against England at Lord's following a finger injury layoff.

‘90% fit’ Babar Azam confirmed to captain Pakistan in Lord’s Test against England

In a strange development surrounding one of IPL’s greatest teams, its veteran captain's falling out with the franchise has made headlines. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and its former skipper MS Dhoni have reportedly disagreed over honouring each other's demands during a failed discussion about CSK's stake sales. Dhoni and CSK have been synonymous since the competition’s inception in 2008. Since Dhoni took over CSK’s captaincy from day one and led them to an unprecedented run for nearly 15 years, winning five titles and several across the now-defunct Champions League competition, no one thought a day would come when the two would differ over any point. &nbsp;While Dhoni remains an active CSK player, having last featured in the 2025 edition, he aims to bolster his affiliation with the star IPL franchise by acquiring a stake in the team. However, after talks between the team management and Thala fell through, speculation about their ties was raised.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanjay-manjrekar-urges-harsher-punishment-jaiswal-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-1787744565098">'Don't let them get away': Manjrekar urges harsher punishments for Jaiswal, Vaibhav</a> &nbsp;A Cricblogger report, also carried out by several publications, suggests that Dhoni intended to acquire a 25% stake in the franchise, but the team owners were willing to offer him only 3%. Dhoni then reduced his demand to 20%, only for the owners to offer a per cent increase in the counteroffer. Dhoni, however, further reduced the number to 18%, but CSK’s final counteroffer of 5.5% led to the breakdown. &nbsp;“Dhoni wanted to buy a stake. He wasn’t asking for it for free, but the CSK management thought otherwise," a source close to the information said, as quoted in the report.&nbsp;<h2>What is next for Dhoni and CSK?</h2>Dhoni is CSK’s most-capped player, having featured most times for the franchise, barring the last one. A stiff and persistent calf injury kept him out of action from IPL 2026, where CSK failed to reach the playoffs. Even though his playing days are numbered due to his age and fitness, this latest episode would likely determine his future ahead of IPL 2027. &nbsp;CSK is also without a head coach after mutually parting ways with Stephen Fleming after this season. Several former players have suggested a few names for the new coach, including urging Dhoni to fill the vacant spot; nothing has been formalised yet. It remains to be seen what happens next.&nbsp;

Reports claim a rift has emerged between MS Dhoni and CSK after talks over acquiring an ownership stake in the IPL franchise broke down over equity terms.

In a strange development surrounding one of IPL’s greatest teams, its veteran captain's falling out with the franchise has made headlines. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and its former skipper MS Dhoni have reportedly disagreed over honouring each other's demands during a failed discussion about CSK's stake sales. Dhoni and CSK have been synonymous since the competition’s inception in 2008. Since Dhoni took over CSK’s captaincy from day one and led them to an unprecedented run for nearly 15 years, winning five titles and several across the now-defunct Champions League competition, no one thought a day would come when the two would differ over any point. While Dhoni remains an active CSK player, having last featured in the 2025 edition, he aims to bolster his affiliation with the star IPL franchise by acquiring a stake in the team. However, after talks between the team management and Thala fell through, speculation about their ties was raised. Also read| 'Don't let them get away': Manjrekar urges harsher punishments for Jaiswal, Vaibhav A Cricblogger report, also carried out by several publications, suggests that Dhoni intended to acquire a 25% stake in the franchise, but the team owners were willing to offer him only 3%. Dhoni then reduced his demand to 20%, only for the owners to offer a per cent increase in the counteroffer. Dhoni, however, further reduced the number to 18%, but CSK’s final counteroffer of 5.5% led to the breakdown. “Dhoni wanted to buy a stake. He wasn’t asking for it for free, but the CSK management thought otherwise," a source close to the information said, as quoted in the report. What is next for Dhoni and CSK? Dhoni is CSK’s most-capped player, having featured most times for the franchise, barring the last one. A stiff and persistent calf injury kept him out of action from IPL 2026, where CSK failed to reach the playoffs. Even though his playing days are numbered due to his age and fitness, this latest episode would likely determine his future ahead of IPL 2027. CSK is also without a head coach after mutually parting ways with Stephen Fleming after this season. Several former players have suggested a few names for the new coach, including urging Dhoni to fill the vacant spot; nothing has been formalised yet. It remains to be seen what happens next.

Reports claim a rift has emerged between MS Dhoni and CSK after talks over acquiring an ownership stake in the IPL franchise broke down over equity terms.

Rain has delayed Team India’s series-sweeping win in Colombo on day four after India enforced the follow-on and subsequently reduced Sri Lanka to 229 for six at stumps. The hosts lead by only 16 runs with four wickets and a day full of cricket remaining, as Team India leads the charge. Sri Lanka might have found their heroes in Pasindu Sooriyabandara (92) and Kamindu Mendis (55) in the second innings, but sit far from where they would have liked in this second and final Test of the series. For the visitors, each of the five bowlers used in the second innings has chipped in with at least one wicket. &nbsp;Team India quickly dismissed Sri Lanka for 290 early inside the first hour on day four. Sonal Dinusha -- Sri Lanka’s best batter in this series -- completed his second Test hundred before getting dismissed by debutant Saransh Jain, who returned with two wickets in the first innings.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanjay-manjrekar-urges-harsher-punishment-jaiswal-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-1787744565098">'Don't let them get away': Manjrekar urges harsher punishments for Jaiswal, Vaibhav</a> &nbsp;Trailing by 213 runs, Sri Lanka came out to bat again. Mohammed Siraj removed opener Lahiru Udara for three, before Kamil Mishara and Sooriyabandara stitched a 58-run stand for the second wicket. Following Mishara’s dismissal, Mendis and Sooriyabandara revived their innings with a massive 118-run partnership for the third wicket. A cluster of wickets fell soon after, with Sri Lanka reeling at 218 for six at one stage.&nbsp; &nbsp;Fortunately for the hosts, Sonal remains unbeaten on seven off 37 balls, and Keshara Nuwantha is batting on just three off 29 deliveries. The two also frustrated India in the first innings with gritty resistance, aiming to deny them an early win when play resumes on the fifth and deciding day. &nbsp;Among the bowlers, seamers Prasidh Krishna and Siraj, alongside Saransh and Ravindra Jadeja, have all picked a wicket each, while Suthar returned with two so far in the second innings.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, should India dismiss Sri Lanka early and then complete the run chase, they would inflict a series sweep on the hosts, further boosting their chances of making the WTC Final next year.&nbsp;

Rain interrupted Day 4 of the 2nd Test in Colombo with India nearing a series sweep against Sri Lanka. The hosts lead by 16 runs after being forced to follow on.

Rain has delayed Team India’s series-sweeping win in Colombo on day four after India enforced the follow-on and subsequently reduced Sri Lanka to 229 for six at stumps. The hosts lead by only 16 runs with four wickets and a day full of cricket remaining, as Team India leads the charge. Sri Lanka might have found their heroes in Pasindu Sooriyabandara (92) and Kamindu Mendis (55) in the second innings, but sit far from where they would have liked in this second and final Test of the series. For the visitors, each of the five bowlers used in the second innings has chipped in with at least one wicket. Team India quickly dismissed Sri Lanka for 290 early inside the first hour on day four. Sonal Dinusha -- Sri Lanka’s best batter in this series -- completed his second Test hundred before getting dismissed by debutant Saransh Jain, who returned with two wickets in the first innings. Also read| 'Don't let them get away': Manjrekar urges harsher punishments for Jaiswal, Vaibhav Trailing by 213 runs, Sri Lanka came out to bat again. Mohammed Siraj removed opener Lahiru Udara for three, before Kamil Mishara and Sooriyabandara stitched a 58-run stand for the second wicket. Following Mishara’s dismissal, Mendis and Sooriyabandara revived their innings with a massive 118-run partnership for the third wicket. A cluster of wickets fell soon after, with Sri Lanka reeling at 218 for six at one stage. Fortunately for the hosts, Sonal remains unbeaten on seven off 37 balls, and Keshara Nuwantha is batting on just three off 29 deliveries. The two also frustrated India in the first innings with gritty resistance, aiming to deny them an early win when play resumes on the fifth and deciding day. Among the bowlers, seamers Prasidh Krishna and Siraj, alongside Saransh and Ravindra Jadeja, have all picked a wicket each, while Suthar returned with two so far in the second innings. Meanwhile, should India dismiss Sri Lanka early and then complete the run chase, they would inflict a series sweep on the hosts, further boosting their chances of making the WTC Final next year.

Rain interrupted Day 4 of the 2nd Test in Colombo with India nearing a series sweep against Sri Lanka. The hosts lead by 16 runs after being forced to follow on.

IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 4: India inch closer to series sweep despite rain interruption

Cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar has urged the BCCI and ICC to make examples of Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for their outbursts over dismissals and send-offs. In the space of a couple of months, the two have made headlines for loudly reacting against separate Sri Lankan teams, with Jaiswal’s instance taking place on day one of the ongoing second Test in Colombo. While Jaiswal and Sri Lankan seamer Asitha Fernando were slapped with a 25% fine on their match fees and handed a demerit point each, Manjrekar feels the punishment should be stricter.<h2>What happened between Jaiswal and Asitha?</h2>Just after Asitha’s almost unplayable incoming delivery crashed into the wickets, dismissing the well-set Indian opener for 45, Jaiswal stood there in disbelief. As soon as he began walking towards the pavilion, he immediately turned and charged towards Asitha, who had also animatedly celebrated Jaiswal’s wicket. &nbsp;Tensions arose as the two faced off, only for Jaiswal to take it far by deliberately going for a physical touch by placing his helmet towards Asitha’s face.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

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The remaining Sri Lankan players quickly intervened and separated the two. The match referee found both guilty of breaching ICC’s code of conduct and slapped them with respective fines.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-jaiswal-asitha-fernando-fight-colombo-video-1787469986821">WATCH | Tempers flare in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charges at Asitha Fernando following dismissal</a> &nbsp;“Both players were found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match).” As a result, Jaiswal and Fernando were fined 25 per cent of their match fee and were handed one demerit point each,” an official ICC statement read. &nbsp;In another incident, batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi too became a talking point following a super over loss (playing for India A) against Sri Lanka A in mid-June. After the scores were tied and Sri Lanka A scored 16 in six balls, India A failed to complete the chase, with Sooryavanshi at the crease. &nbsp;Moments later, he was on record getting involved in a physical altercation with a Sri Lanka A player. Sooryavanshi then walked back in anger, making hand gestures and expressing his frustration at being unable to help his team win the match.<h3>Manjrekar’s take on this matter</h3>Taking to his X handle, Manjrekar wrote, “Dear @icc &amp; @bcci…Vaibhav for Ind A recently &amp; now Jaiswal… if you keep letting them get away with such behaviour, you train them to repeat such behaviour. It’s not good for the sport &amp; crucially their own future too.🙏”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dear <a href="https://x.com/ICC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@icc</a> &amp; <a href="https://x.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bcci</a>… Vaibhav for Ind A recently &amp; now Jaiswal… if you keep letting them get away with such behaviour, you train them to repeat such behaviour. It’s not good for the sport &amp; crucially their own future too. 🙏&mdash; Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) <a href="https://x.com/sanjaymanjrekar/status/2092444755422814358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, as things stand in this second Test in Colombo, India is sitting in the driver’s seat after reducing Sri Lanka to 229 for six, as they lead by 16 runs on day four.

Sanjay Manjrekar has urged the ICC and BCCI to impose stricter punishments on young Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to prevent repeated on-field outbursts.

Cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar has urged the BCCI and ICC to make examples of Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for their outbursts over dismissals and send-offs. In the space of a couple of months, the two have made headlines for loudly reacting against separate Sri Lankan teams, with Jaiswal’s instance taking place on day one of the ongoing second Test in Colombo. While Jaiswal and Sri Lankan seamer Asitha Fernando were slapped with a 25% fine on their match fees and handed a demerit point each, Manjrekar feels the punishment should be stricter. What happened between Jaiswal and Asitha? Just after Asitha’s almost unplayable incoming delivery crashed into the wickets, dismissing the well-set Indian opener for 45, Jaiswal stood there in disbelief. As soon as he began walking towards the pavilion, he immediately turned and charged towards Asitha, who had also animatedly celebrated Jaiswal’s wicket. Tensions arose as the two faced off, only for Jaiswal to take it far by deliberately going for a physical touch by placing his helmet towards Asitha’s face. WATCH VIDEO -

Sanjay Manjrekar has urged the ICC and BCCI to impose stricter punishments on young Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to prevent repeated on-field outbursts.

'Don't let them get away': Manjrekar urges harsher punishments for Jaiswal, Vaibhav

Australian quick Mitchell Starc ended Jasprit Bumrah’s reign at the top of the Test rankings for bowlers by replacing him to claim the number one position for the first time in his career. Starc produced a match-winning 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the recently concluded second Test in Mackay, and helped the hosts win the match inside two days. Starc’s record-breaking outing came days after Bangladesh shocked Australia for their first Test win Down Under and second overall against the mighty Aussies. While Starc attained his career-best ratings (872) and jumped two places to number one, India’s Bumrah slipped one place to sit at two. Australian Test captain Pat Cummins too gained a place to conquer the fourth spot, and off-spin veteran Nathan Lyon entered the top ten by jumping two places. Cummins returned with three-wicket hauls in both innings, while Lyon, who grabbed just one wicket across two innings in the series opener, picked up three in the second innings.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/joe-root-brydon-carse-handcuff-row-england-vs-pakistan-lords-test-1787673950513">England captain Root ‘hacked off’ with Carse’s handcuff row ahead of Lord’s Test against Pakistan</a> &nbsp;Starc, however, was the hero of the game for the Aussies. He made headlines for picking up a five-for in just 22 balls early on day one, including dismissing Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam on a first-ball duck. He picked up six wickets for 12 runs in his 10 overs in the first innings, before returning 4/39 in the second to hand Bangladesh a heavy defeat by an innings and 51 runs. &nbsp;The left-arm quick also broke several records during his six-wicket haul in the first innings – surpassing former South African quick Dale Steyn for most Test wickets (445*) and going past James Anderson for the most first-ball dismissals (9*)in cricket.<h2>Other Notable Ranking Movers</h2>New Zealand seamer Matt Henry dropped down one place to number three, while Ollie Robinson jumped 15 places to claim the 11th spot in the updated rankings for Test bowlers.&nbsp; &nbsp;Robinson’s eight-wicket haul in the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley gave the hosts a thumping win by an innings and 103 runs. Josh Tongue, his teammate and fellow quick who also picked up eight wickets in the opener, jumped 16 spots to go to 17. &nbsp;The Sri Lankan bowling pair of Asitha Fernando and Prabath Jayasuriya also gained five spots each after the Galle Test. Asitha picked six wickets and Jayasuriya seven, respectively, but Sri Lanka lost the opener by 165 runs.&nbsp; &nbsp;On the other hand, batters Kamindu Mendis and Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped out of the top 10 after low scores in Galle.&nbsp;

Mitchell Starc has overtaken Jasprit Bumrah to become the new No. 1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings. Starc achieved the top spot for the first time following a 10-wicket masterclass against Bangladesh.

Australian quick Mitchell Starc ended Jasprit Bumrah’s reign at the top of the Test rankings for bowlers by replacing him to claim the number one position for the first time in his career. Starc produced a match-winning 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the recently concluded second Test in Mackay, and helped the hosts win the match inside two days. Starc’s record-breaking outing came days after Bangladesh shocked Australia for their first Test win Down Under and second overall against the mighty Aussies. While Starc attained his career-best ratings (872) and jumped two places to number one, India’s Bumrah slipped one place to sit at two. Australian Test captain Pat Cummins too gained a place to conquer the fourth spot, and off-spin veteran Nathan Lyon entered the top ten by jumping two places. Cummins returned with three-wicket hauls in both innings, while Lyon, who grabbed just one wicket across two innings in the series opener, picked up three in the second innings. Also read| England captain Root ‘hacked off’ with Carse’s handcuff row ahead of Lord’s Test against Pakistan Starc, however, was the hero of the game for the Aussies. He made headlines for picking up a five-for in just 22 balls early on day one, including dismissing Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam on a first-ball duck. He picked up six wickets for 12 runs in his 10 overs in the first innings, before returning 4/39 in the second to hand Bangladesh a heavy defeat by an innings and 51 runs. The left-arm quick also broke several records during his six-wicket haul in the first innings – surpassing former South African quick Dale Steyn for most Test wickets (445*) and going past James Anderson for the most first-ball dismissals (9*)in cricket. Other Notable Ranking Movers New Zealand seamer Matt Henry dropped down one place to number three, while Ollie Robinson jumped 15 places to claim the 11th spot in the updated rankings for Test bowlers. Robinson’s eight-wicket haul in the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley gave the hosts a thumping win by an innings and 103 runs. Josh Tongue, his teammate and fellow quick who also picked up eight wickets in the opener, jumped 16 spots to go to 17. The Sri Lankan bowling pair of Asitha Fernando and Prabath Jayasuriya also gained five spots each after the Galle Test. Asitha picked six wickets and Jayasuriya seven, respectively, but Sri Lanka lost the opener by 165 runs. On the other hand, batters Kamindu Mendis and Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped out of the top 10 after low scores in Galle.

Mitchell Starc has overtaken Jasprit Bumrah to become the new No. 1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings. Starc achieved the top spot for the first time following a 10-wicket masterclass against Bangladesh.

Mitchell Starc replaces India's Bumrah as no. 1 Test bowler after 10-wicket masterclass

Roger Federer, 20-time Grand Slam champion, made a <a href="https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2026-08-25/roger_federer_returns_to_us_open_for_arthur_ashe_stadium_exhibition.html">winning return to Arthur Ashe Stadium</a> on Tuesday (Aug 25) in Flushing Meadows at the US Open 2026. Federer, who won the tournament five times (2004–08) during his playing days, beat former US player Andy Roddick in an exhibition set in singles before beating Roddick and Andre Agassi in doubles in partnership with John McEnroe. The event, dubbed "Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York," saw Federer winning the singles set 6-3 and the doubles set, along with McEnroe, 7-5.<h2>Federer turns back clock at US Open 2026</h2>The 45-year-old, who last played a competitive tennis match in 2019, gave some more memories to the fans during the night. “It’s great to be back in New York,” said Federer. “It’s incredible. I have incredible memories of this court, the fans here, the city. In 2004, 2005, that’s when it all started here, my love for New York, with the victories here.”Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2026-serena-alcaraz-crash-out-in-mixed-doubles-quarter-final-1787713306308">US Open 2026: Serena-Alcaraz crash out in mixed doubles quarter-final</a>Federer is due to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August 29. The Swiss player, however, has turned down any possibility of making a professional comeback, unlike Serena Williams who returned to professional tennis at 44. Have a look at him playing at the US Open 2026 below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Oh, the beauty! <a href="https://t.co/IfXq6h6Nbf">pic.twitter.com/IfXq6h6Nbf</a>&mdash; US Open Tennis (@usopen) <a href="https://x.com/usopen/status/2092412388125388960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Federer's career in numbers</h2>Federer is considered one of the greatest players of the game, winning 20 Grand Slams, which include six Australian Opens (2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018), one French Open (2009), and eight Wimbledon titles (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017), apart from five US Open titles (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008).Federer is one of only seven male players to win back-to-back US Open titles in the Open Era (since 1968) and the only one to win it five consecutive times.&nbsp;

Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium for a 2026 US Open exhibition, winning singles and doubles matches. The 20-time Grand Slam champion will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Aug 29.

Roger Federer, 20-time Grand Slam champion, made a winning return to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday (Aug 25) in Flushing Meadows at the US Open 2026. Federer, who won the tournament five times (2004–08) during his playing days, beat former US player Andy Roddick in an exhibition set in singles before beating Roddick and Andre Agassi in doubles in partnership with John McEnroe. The event, dubbed "Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York," saw Federer winning the singles set 6-3 and the doubles set, along with McEnroe, 7-5. Federer turns back clock at US Open 2026 The 45-year-old, who last played a competitive tennis match in 2019, gave some more memories to the fans during the night. “It’s great to be back in New York,” said Federer. “It’s incredible. I have incredible memories of this court, the fans here, the city. In 2004, 2005, that’s when it all started here, my love for New York, with the victories here.” Also Read - US Open 2026: Serena-Alcaraz crash out in mixed doubles quarter-final Federer is due to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August 29. The Swiss player, however, has turned down any possibility of making a professional comeback, unlike Serena Williams who returned to professional tennis at 44. Have a look at him playing at the US Open 2026 below:

Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium for a 2026 US Open exhibition, winning singles and doubles matches. The 20-time Grand Slam champion will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Aug 29.

US Open 2026: Roger Federer makes winning return to Arthur Ashe Stadium

India's teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, known for his aggressive and scintillating batting style, showed off his bowling prowess in the Duleep Trophy match. Playing for East Zone, Sooryavanshi failed with the bat, scoring only eight runs off six balls in his team's only batting innings, but picked up two wickets in one over in the three overs he bowled in the match. Sooryavanshi's left-arm spin, coupled with his fearless batting at the top, could prove beneficial for him in the bright future ahead, where he is expected to shine for India at the international level.<h2>Sooryavanshi shows off bowling skills in Duleep Trophy</h2>The batter did not bowl in North East Zone's first innings, in which the team scored 111 in reply to East Zone's mammoth 467. During the follow-on, Sooryavanshi was given the ball, and he immediately returned the favor with two wickets. In the 28th over, with NE Zone already five wickets down, Vaibhav sent back Kishan Lyngdoh (25) and Imliwati Lemtur (4) in the space of four balls, effectively drawing curtains on the game.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provides Double Delight ✌️ Picks up 2⃣ wickets in the over. 2 excellent catches as well. 🙌 North East Zone are 79/7 in the 2nd innings after following on. Scorecard ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/XJFhfvvTIU">https://t.co/XJFhfvvTIU</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/DuleepTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DuleepTrophy</a> <a href="https://t.co/NnYbBPnrja">pic.twitter.com/NnYbBPnrja</a>&mdash; BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) <a href="https://x.com/BCCIdomestic/status/2092132633442701365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

NE Zone were eventually dismissed for 146 in their second innings, <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/matches/6dd4d51a-0601-4c35-8f46-6de345b31a01/east-zone-vs-north-east-zone/scorecard">losing the match</a> by an innings and 210 runs.<h2><a href="https://www.bcci.tv/matches/fa8391f5-4ab5-4da5-bfc0-362391baec31/north-zone-vs-west-zone">North Zone beat West Zone in other match</a></h2>In the other Duleep Trophy QF, North Zone beat West Zone by 52 runs to reach the semis. Batting first, North Zone scored 251 runs, thanks to pacer Anshul Kamboj (60) and Ayush Badoni (51) hitting fifties. In reply, West Zone could manage only 187 runs, with Shams Mulani scoring 52.In the second innings, North Zone scored 222 runs, with Ayush Badoni (50) scoring his second fifty of the match as they set a target of 287 for West Zone. Musheer Khan (96) and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (66) led the fight for West Zone, but they were eventually bowled out for 234, losing the match by 52 runs.

Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took two wickets in an over to help East Zone beat North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy. North Zone also defeated West Zone by 52 runs to reach the semifinals.

India's teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, known for his aggressive and scintillating batting style, showed off his bowling prowess in the Duleep Trophy match. Playing for East Zone, Sooryavanshi failed with the bat, scoring only eight runs off six balls in his team's only batting innings, but picked up two wickets in one over in the three overs he bowled in the match. Sooryavanshi's left-arm spin, coupled with his fearless batting at the top, could prove beneficial for him in the bright future ahead, where he is expected to shine for India at the international level. Sooryavanshi shows off bowling skills in Duleep Trophy The batter did not bowl in North East Zone's first innings, in which the team scored 111 in reply to East Zone's mammoth 467. During the follow-on, Sooryavanshi was given the ball, and he immediately returned the favor with two wickets. In the 28th over, with NE Zone already five wickets down, Vaibhav sent back Kishan Lyngdoh (25) and Imliwati Lemtur (4) in the space of four balls, effectively drawing curtains on the game.

Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took two wickets in an over to help East Zone beat North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy. North Zone also defeated West Zone by 52 runs to reach the semifinals.

Duleep Trophy: Sooryavanshi shows off bowling skills with double-wicket over in East Zone win

Anaya Bangar, daughter of former Indian all-rounder and ex-India batting coach Sanjay Bangar, will be returning to competitive cricket, but in Australia. The 25-year-old, who underwent gender-affirming surgery in March earlier this year, has received confirmation to play community cricket in Australia. She had previously represented Mumbai in U-19 age-group cricket alongside the likes of India Test cap Sarfaraz Khan. Bangar reached out to Cricket Australia in June, and a reply came in July allowing her to participate in women's community cricket. For Elite Cricket in Australia (e.g., Women's Big Bash League), she would have to clear Cricket Australia's testosterone-related eligibility criteria.<h2>Anaya set for return to competitive cricket</h2>“It is a great day for me, especially after knowing the fact that I can play cricket. There was a stage when I thought I would never play cricket again, but thanks to Cricket Australia, it has given me another chance,” Anaya said while talking to The Indian Express.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-bowling-coach-umar-gul-blames-cold-weather-for-loss-in-first-test-vs-england-1787719337943">Pak bowling coach Umar Gul blames 'cold weather' for loss in first Test vs ENG</a>She moved to Cricket Australia after receiving no reply from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about her eligibility to play as a trans athlete. The ICC, the apex body of cricket, does not allow trans athletes to participate at the elite level of women's cricket if they have gone through male puberty, under a rule passed in 2023.

Cricket Australia, however, under its Transgender and Gender Diverse Players in Elite Cricket Policy, requires a player's testosterone to be below 10 nmol/L (nanomoles per litre) for a year to consider them eligible to play elite cricket.<h2>Anaya's transformation as a trans athlete</h2>Anaya, born as Aryan Bangar, chose to have gender-affirming surgery to align her physical characteristics with her gender identity. After the surgery, she <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMbJvW_Mte_/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1">penned a note on Instagram</a>, saying: "This journey has taught me that becoming yourself means losing people who only loved the version of you that made sense to them. Not everyone will hold space for your truth. And not everyone is meant to."

Anaya Bangar, daughter of ex-India coach Sanjay Bangar, was cleared by Cricket Australia to play community cricket following gender-affirming surgery, with WBBL eligibility set for March 2027.

Anaya Bangar, daughter of former Indian all-rounder and ex-India batting coach Sanjay Bangar, will be returning to competitive cricket, but in Australia. The 25-year-old, who underwent gender-affirming surgery in March earlier this year, has received confirmation to play community cricket in Australia. She had previously represented Mumbai in U-19 age-group cricket alongside the likes of India Test cap Sarfaraz Khan. Bangar reached out to Cricket Australia in June, and a reply came in July allowing her to participate in women's community cricket. For Elite Cricket in Australia (e.g., Women's Big Bash League), she would have to clear Cricket Australia's testosterone-related eligibility criteria. Anaya set for return to competitive cricket “It is a great day for me, especially after knowing the fact that I can play cricket. There was a stage when I thought I would never play cricket again, but thanks to Cricket Australia, it has given me another chance,” Anaya said while talking to The Indian Express. Also Read - Pak bowling coach Umar Gul blames 'cold weather' for loss in first Test vs ENG She moved to Cricket Australia after receiving no reply from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about her eligibility to play as a trans athlete. The ICC, the apex body of cricket, does not allow trans athletes to participate at the elite level of women's cricket if they have gone through male puberty, under a rule passed in 2023.

Anaya Bangar, daughter of ex-India coach Sanjay Bangar, was cleared by Cricket Australia to play community cricket following gender-affirming surgery, with WBBL eligibility set for March 2027.

Trans athlete Anaya, daughter of ex-India coach Sanjay Bangar, set to play cricket in Australia

Former Manchester City and Chelsea player Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of a Class C drug, and is now looking at possible jail time. Sterling, 31, who is currently a free agent, has been charged in connection with a crash involving his Lamborghini in May earlier this year. He has also been charged with failing to provide a specimen following the single-vehicle crash, in which no one was hurt. He is due to appear before a Basingstoke Magistrates' Court judge on September 15.<h2>Raheem Sterling's crash charges</h2>The ex-England winger was reported by concerned motorists and was arrested on May 28 while driving on the southbound carriageway of the M3 motorway. At the time, Sterling was released on bail while the inquiry continued.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-matchday-1-who-won-and-who-lost-check-full-results-and-standings-1787649035026">Premier League, matchday 1: Who won &amp; who lost - check full results, standings</a>A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman has now said: "Raheem Sterling, 31, from Berkshire, has been charged with the following offences: dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen."If convicted, Sterling - who won the PFA Young Player of the Year award during the 2018–19 season - could face up to two years in prison for dangerous driving as well as possession of a Class C drug.<h2>Sterling's rise and downfall</h2>Raheem started with Liverpool in the Premier League in 2012 and played with them until the 2014-15 season, scoring 18 goals in 95 league appearances. He then joined Manchester City, where he peaked and won four PL titles, scoring 91 goals in 225 league appearances during his stay from 2015 to 2022. From City, he moved to Chelsea in a £47.5 million deal in 2022, but failed to live up to expectations. He spent the 2024–25 season on loan with Arsenal and moved to Dutch club Feyenoord after Chelsea terminated his contract. He scored only 14 goals for the Blues at Stamford Bridge across 59 appearances.

Ex-England winger Raheem Sterling, 31, faces up to 2 years in prison after being charged with dangerous driving, possessing a Class C drug, and failing to provide a specimen. Court date is Sept 15.

Former Manchester City and Chelsea player Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of a Class C drug, and is now looking at possible jail time. Sterling, 31, who is currently a free agent, has been charged in connection with a crash involving his Lamborghini in May earlier this year. He has also been charged with failing to provide a specimen following the single-vehicle crash, in which no one was hurt. He is due to appear before a Basingstoke Magistrates' Court judge on September 15. Raheem Sterling's crash charges The ex-England winger was reported by concerned motorists and was arrested on May 28 while driving on the southbound carriageway of the M3 motorway. At the time, Sterling was released on bail while the inquiry continued. Also Read - Premier League, matchday 1: Who won & who lost - check full results, standings A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman has now said: "Raheem Sterling, 31, from Berkshire, has been charged with the following offences: dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen." If convicted, Sterling - who won the PFA Young Player of the Year award during the 2018–19 season - could face up to two years in prison for dangerous driving as well as possession of a Class C drug. Sterling's rise and downfall Raheem started with Liverpool in the Premier League in 2012 and played with them until the 2014-15 season, scoring 18 goals in 95 league appearances. He then joined Manchester City, where he peaked and won four PL titles, scoring 91 goals in 225 league appearances during his stay from 2015 to 2022. From City, he moved to Chelsea in a £47.5 million deal in 2022, but failed to live up to expectations. He spent the 2024–25 season on loan with Arsenal and moved to Dutch club Feyenoord after Chelsea terminated his contract. He scored only 14 goals for the Blues at Stamford Bridge across 59 appearances.

Ex-England winger Raheem Sterling, 31, faces up to 2 years in prison after being charged with dangerous driving, possessing a Class C drug, and failing to provide a specimen. Court date is Sept 15.

Ex-Chelsea, Man City winger Sterling looking at 'up to two years in prison' for May car crash

Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul has blamed the cold English weather for his team's loss in the first Test against England. Pakistan lost the Test played at Headingley in Leeds by an innings and 103 runs inside three days. Batting first, Pakistan had scored 171 and England posted 409 in reply. In the second innings, Pakistan could manage only 135 runs as England pacers snapped up all 20 wickets of the match in quick time to take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series.<h2>Pakistan coach blames cold weather for loss in 1st Test against England</h2>Speaking ahead of the second Test, which starts August 27 at Lord's, Gul highlighted the temperature difference between the West Indies, where Pakistan played before coming to England, and Headingley.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-injury-update-morne-morkel-day-4-wicketkeeping-colombo-test-1787669230699">'Badly bruised but will keep wickets on Day 4': Morkel on Rishabh Pant's injury</a>"When we came here from the WI, the weather was hot. It was a hot summer. We weren't expecting it to be this cold. Even during the practice match at Croydon, the weather there was hot. When we reached Headingley, it was totally different. It rained and the weather was cold. Obviously, you need to spend some time in that cold weather. That's why we couldn't bowl that well, and we couldn't execute due to the weather. But I hope they acclimatise to the weather and do well in the next game," he said.<h2>Babar back for second Test</h2>Pakistan also played the first Test without ace batter and skipper Babar Azam, who was out with an injury. The skipper, in some good news for Pakistan, will be back for the second Test. England, meanwhile, are dealing with booze issues, with the latest incident involving pacer Brydon Carse, who has now been dropped from the squad for the second Test as the matter gets investigated. After the second Test at Lord's from Aug 27–31, the third Test will be played in Birmingham from September 9–13.

Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul blamed cold weather for their innings defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley. Skipper Babar Azam returns for the second Test at Lord's starting August 27.

Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul has blamed the cold English weather for his team's loss in the first Test against England. Pakistan lost the Test played at Headingley in Leeds by an innings and 103 runs inside three days. Batting first, Pakistan had scored 171 and England posted 409 in reply. In the second innings, Pakistan could manage only 135 runs as England pacers snapped up all 20 wickets of the match in quick time to take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series. Pakistan coach blames cold weather for loss in 1st Test against England Speaking ahead of the second Test, which starts August 27 at Lord's, Gul highlighted the temperature difference between the West Indies, where Pakistan played before coming to England, and Headingley. Also Read - 'Badly bruised but will keep wickets on Day 4': Morkel on Rishabh Pant's injury "When we came here from the WI, the weather was hot. It was a hot summer. We weren't expecting it to be this cold. Even during the practice match at Croydon, the weather there was hot. When we reached Headingley, it was totally different. It rained and the weather was cold. Obviously, you need to spend some time in that cold weather. That's why we couldn't bowl that well, and we couldn't execute due to the weather. But I hope they acclimatise to the weather and do well in the next game," he said. Babar back for second Test Pakistan also played the first Test without ace batter and skipper Babar Azam, who was out with an injury. The skipper, in some good news for Pakistan, will be back for the second Test. England, meanwhile, are dealing with booze issues, with the latest incident involving pacer Brydon Carse, who has now been dropped from the squad for the second Test as the matter gets investigated. After the second Test at Lord's from Aug 27–31, the third Test will be played in Birmingham from September 9–13.

Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul blamed cold weather for their innings defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley. Skipper Babar Azam returns for the second Test at Lord's starting August 27.

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