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From Hashim Amla to Viv Richards, here's a look at the top five players fastest to 5000 runs in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Virat Kohli, Shai Hope and Babar Azam

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Meet top 5 players fastest to 5000 ODI runs

The Indian women’s hockey team continued its unbeaten run at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, with a 3-1 win over the hosts on Friday (Sep 25). The victory was India’s fourth in a row and put them in a strong position to reach the semifinals. Lalremsiami opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Ishika Chaudhary doubled India’s lead in the 30th minute.&nbsp;&nbsp;Navneet Kaur then made it 3-0 in the 36th minute. Japan pulled one back through Shiho Kobayakawa in the 46th minute, but India held on for a comfortable win.&nbsp;India will play Singapore in their final Pool B match on Sunday.&nbsp;The Indian team had started the tournament with a 19-0 win over Uzbekistan and followed it with a 17-1 victory against Indonesia before thrashing Thailand 20-1 to move to the top of Pool B.&nbsp;India started strongly against Japan and took the lead through Lalremsiami’s field goal. They continued to put pressure on the hosts, although Japan defended well and created a few chances of their own.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-liverpool-forward-mohamed-salah-banned-from-driving-in-united-kingdom-for-six-months-1790323354898">Ex-Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah banned from driving in United Kingdom for six months</a>&nbsp;India earned five penalty corners in the first half but converted only one, with Ishika scoring from a rebound after Navneet’s initial effort was saved.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-how-suruchi-and-kamaljeet-ended-india-s-wait-for-shooting-gold-1790317558360">Asian Games 2026: How Suruchi and Kamaljeet ended India's wait for shooting gold</a>&nbsp;India extended their lead six minutes into the third quarter when Navneet produced a fine scoop after some excellent stickwork. The visitors dominated the period with sharp interceptions and a well-organised defence.&nbsp;Japan improved in the final quarter and reduced the deficit through Kobayakawa’s powerful tomahawk, however, India stayed composed and defended strongly, including against a late Japanese penalty corner, to secure another win.

India secured a 3-1 win over hosts Japan to make it four consecutive victories in the women’s hockey competition, strengthening their position in the race for the semi-finals after another impressive Pool B performance.

The Indian women’s hockey team continued its unbeaten run at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, with a 3-1 win over the hosts on Friday (Sep 25). The victory was India’s fourth in a row and put them in a strong position to reach the semifinals. Lalremsiami opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Ishika Chaudhary doubled India’s lead in the 30th minute. Navneet Kaur then made it 3-0 in the 36th minute. Japan pulled one back through Shiho Kobayakawa in the 46th minute, but India held on for a comfortable win. India will play Singapore in their final Pool B match on Sunday. The Indian team had started the tournament with a 19-0 win over Uzbekistan and followed it with a 17-1 victory against Indonesia before thrashing Thailand 20-1 to move to the top of Pool B. India started strongly against Japan and took the lead through Lalremsiami’s field goal. They continued to put pressure on the hosts, although Japan defended well and created a few chances of their own. Also Read - Ex-Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah banned from driving in United Kingdom for six months India earned five penalty corners in the first half but converted only one, with Ishika scoring from a rebound after Navneet’s initial effort was saved. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: How Suruchi and Kamaljeet ended India's wait for shooting gold India extended their lead six minutes into the third quarter when Navneet produced a fine scoop after some excellent stickwork. The visitors dominated the period with sharp interceptions and a well-organised defence. Japan improved in the final quarter and reduced the deficit through Kobayakawa’s powerful tomahawk, however, India stayed composed and defended strongly, including against a late Japanese penalty corner, to secure another win.

India secured a 3-1 win over hosts Japan to make it four consecutive victories in the women’s hockey competition, strengthening their position in the race for the semi-finals after another impressive Pool B performance.

Asian Games, Hockey: India women strengthen semifinal hopes with 3-1 win over Japan

Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, who was with English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool for nine years, has been handed a six-month driving ban in the United Kingdom. Salah became a global superstar during his stay at the club, scoring 257 goals and providing 120 assists in 442 appearances. He was banned for failing to provide driver details after his Rolls-Royce was seen speeding on March 27, three days after the club announced his departure in a post on March 24.<h2>Why can't Salah drive in the United Kingdom?</h2>On March 27, Salah's Rolls-Royce was caught speeding by a camera in Wilmslow, Cheshire, according to court documents. The car was going 36 miles per hour (58 km/h) in a 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) zone. The police then sent a legal notice to Salah to identify the driver, which the footballer failed to answer.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-how-suruchi-and-kamaljeet-ended-india-s-wait-for-shooting-gold-1790317558360">Asian Games 2026: How Suruchi and Kamaljeet ended India's wait for shooting gold</a>During a hearing at Warrington Magistrates' Court, under the Single Justice Procedure — under which magistrates sit in private hearings — Salah was fined £1,044 and handed a six-month driving ban.To clarify, Salah was not punished for speeding, but for failing to provide driver identification details for the car.<h2>Salah at Liverpool</h2>Salah joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017 and went on to become one of the most prolific scorers in the club's history — scoring 257 goals in 442 appearances across all competitions. As for trophies, he won the FA Community Shield (2022), FA Cup (2022), EFL Cup (2022), Premier League (2020), FIFA Club World Cup (2019), UEFA Super Cup (2019), and the UEFA Champions League (2019) with the RedsHe now plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, where he has scored seven goals so far.

Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah received a six-month UK driving ban and a £1,044 fine after failing to identify who was driving his Rolls-Royce when it was caught speeding in March 2026.

Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, who was with English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool for nine years, has been handed a six-month driving ban in the United Kingdom. Salah became a global superstar during his stay at the club, scoring 257 goals and providing 120 assists in 442 appearances. He was banned for failing to provide driver details after his Rolls-Royce was seen speeding on March 27, three days after the club announced his departure in a post on March 24. Why can't Salah drive in the United Kingdom? On March 27, Salah's Rolls-Royce was caught speeding by a camera in Wilmslow, Cheshire, according to court documents. The car was going 36 miles per hour (58 km/h) in a 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) zone. The police then sent a legal notice to Salah to identify the driver, which the footballer failed to answer. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: How Suruchi and Kamaljeet ended India's wait for shooting gold During a hearing at Warrington Magistrates' Court, under the Single Justice Procedure — under which magistrates sit in private hearings — Salah was fined £1,044 and handed a six-month driving ban. To clarify, Salah was not punished for speeding, but for failing to provide driver identification details for the car. Salah at Liverpool Salah joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017 and went on to become one of the most prolific scorers in the club's history — scoring 257 goals in 442 appearances across all competitions. As for trophies, he won the FA Community Shield (2022), FA Cup (2022), EFL Cup (2022), Premier League (2020), FIFA Club World Cup (2019), UEFA Super Cup (2019), and the UEFA Champions League (2019) with the Reds He now plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, where he has scored seven goals so far.

Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah received a six-month UK driving ban and a £1,044 fine after failing to identify who was driving his Rolls-Royce when it was caught speeding in March 2026.

Ex-Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah banned from driving in United Kingdom for six months

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Speaking on the achievement, National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) President Shri Kalikesh Singh Deo said, “This is a remarkable achievement by Suruchi and Kamaljeet. To deliver under pressure, win gold and rewrite the Asian Games Record on the Asian Games stage speaks volumes about their talent, preparation and composure. Their performance is a proud moment for Indian shooting, and I congratulate both shooters on this outstanding achievement.”

Haryana duo Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won India's second Asian Games 2026 gold in the 10m air pistol mixed-team event with an Asian-record score of 484.6, following the women's cricket team's gold.

India finally has a gold medal in the Asian Games 2026 shooting events, and that too in some style. The Haryana-based duo of Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet, on Friday (Sept. 25), won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed-team event and set a new Asian Games record in the process. This is also India's second gold in the continental games, following the Indian women's cricket team's gold. Before this maiden gold, Indian shooters had won five silver and three bronze medals across events. Manu Bhaker, the double Olympic medallist from Paris 2024, was expected to win gold but failed to clinch any medal in a disappointing campaign. How Suruchi and Kamaljeet won India's first shooting gold at the Asian Games First, Suruchi and Kamaljeet equalled the Asian Record in qualification by shooting a total of 587, matching the milestone set by Indian pair Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary at the ISSF World Cup in 2021. They fell short of the Qualification World Record of 591, held by China, by just four points. The Indian pair shot 196, 195, and 196 across the three series to equal the record. Also Read - Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze In the final event, which saw competition between the top four pairs, the Haryana duo shot 103.0, 99.4, 101.1, 61.2, 60.2, and 59.7 to win the gold with a total of 484.6 — setting an Asian Games Record. South Korea won the silver in the event with a total of 478.0, while the bronze went to Iran with a total of 415.8.

Haryana duo Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet won India's second Asian Games 2026 gold in the 10m air pistol mixed-team event with an Asian-record score of 484.6, following the women's cricket team's gold.

Asian Games 2026: How Suruchi and Kamaljeet ended India's wait for shooting gold

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Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan, known for his AK-47 celebration in the Asia Cup, aims to lead his team at the Asian Games in Japan, starting September 28, despite an inexperienced squad.

Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan, who went viral for his AK-47 gun celebration in the Asia Cup against India, hopes to lead his team beyond the Asian Games. Farhan has been named captain of the Pakistan cricket team for the ongoing Asian Games in Japan, in which the Men in Green start their campaign on September 28 as one of the seeded teams. Apart from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka will also start their campaigns directly from the quarter-finals. Pakistan has fielded a rather inexperienced side for the continental games, but Farhan isn't fazed by that and looks to lead by example. Farhan, who went viral for AK-47 celebration, speaks on leading Pakistan in Asian Games "It is quite a proud moment to be leading Pakistan," said Farhan while talking to reporters on the sidelines of Pakistan's preparatory camp in Karachi. "There is no pressure on me whether I play as a captain or a player and I will continue to bat how I usually do [in an aggressive manner] … The players observe what their captain does, so as a captain you have to lead by example, which I intend to do." Also Read - West Indies coach Sammy looking at India series as opportunity to finetune ahead of ODI World Cup 2027 qualifiers As for Pakistan's inexperienced side for the Asian Games, Farhan added: "It is not like the players who have been selected for the Asian Games are inexperienced. They have all played international cricket [or] came into the team after proving themselves in domestic cricket and the PSL. I have a lot of confidence in these players." Pakistan squad for Asian Games men's cricket Sahibzada Farhan (capt), Abdul Samad (vice-capt), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Arafat Minhas, Haider Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Saad Masood, Saim Ayub, Sufyan Muqeem, and Usman Khan (wicket-keeper).

Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan, known for his AK-47 celebration in the Asia Cup, aims to lead his team at the Asian Games in Japan, starting September 28, despite an inexperienced squad.

Farhan, who went viral for AK47 celebration vs India in Asia Cup, hopes to lead Pakistan beyond Asian Games

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West Indies view their upcoming ODI series in India as crucial prep for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, while India look to refine their squad around veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

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West Indies view their upcoming ODI series in India as crucial prep for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, while India look to refine their squad around veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

West Indies coach Sammy looking at India series as opportunity to finetune ahead of ODI World Cup 2027 qualifiers

Jurgen Klopp was denied a winning start to his reign as Germany coach when Cody Gakpo scored a late equaliser to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday, while reigning champions Portugal saw off Wales. Erling Haaland picked up where he left off for Norway at the World Cup with two more goals for his country in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Scandinavian rivals Denmark.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-seema-breaks-16-year-drought-for-india-in-women-s-10-000m-with-historic-bronze-1790260746130">Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze</a>Former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss Klopp has vowed to reinvigorate Germany after replacing Julian Nagelsmann following the country's third successive early World Cup exit.Klopp returned to the dugout in Amsterdam for the first time since leaving Liverpool in 2024, facing a Netherlands side led by ex-Barcelona and Spain star Xavi Hernandez, who succeeded Ronald Koeman as coach.Germany's night got off to a rocky start when they lost Jamal Musiala to injury in the warm-up. Kai Havertz also limped off but Klopp seemed on course for his first win at international level thanks to Felix Nmecha's goal on 32 minutes.Netherlands players remonstrated furiously with the referee and their opponents as play continued with Dutch forward Brian Brobbey down injured, before Nmecha fired home a loose ball from close range.However, Gakpo thumped in a terrific volley in added time from a cross by debutant Ruben van Bommel -- son of former Dutch midfielder and new Belgium coach Mark van Bommel -- to thwart Klopp and Germany."There's a long list of things that went well. We got off to a great start, then had real trouble for 10 minutes," Klopp told German broadcaster RTL."I'm very pleased with many individual performances, and with the passion, too. But we can play better football -- most definitely."<h2>Frustrating night for Ronaldo</h2>Cristiano Ronaldo, who is refusing to set a date for his international retirement at the age of 41, missed a handful of chances and had a goal ruled out for offside as Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in Lisbon.Joao Felix's deflected 25-yard drive gave new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus his first win in charge."It was a very good game from our side," Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes told BBC Sport."We controlled the game and had a lot of chances to score more, but we were not capable of it. We wanted the three points and we got that."In Oslo, Norway surged two ahead against Denmark through strikes from Oscar Bobb and Haaland.The Danes, who had to watch from home this summer as Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals, hit back as Mikkel Damsgaard curled in a free-kick and Rasmus Hojlund nodded them level on the hour.Haaland grabbed the winner for Norway by lashing in his 64th international goal in just 56 appearances following a cut-back from captain Martin Odegaard."That felt good. It's great to beat our neighbours and start with a win," Odegaard told Norway's TV2."There's plenty we can do better, but even when we were pushed back, we found a way to take back the lead."Norway will stay in the capital to face Portugal in their second Group A4 fixture on Sunday.Greece came from behind to surprise Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade to send them top of Group A2, above Germany and the Netherlands.Andrija Zivkovic gave the hosts an early lead, but Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis equalised before substitute Tasos Douvikas struck deep into stoppage time.In Group B3, Kosovo edged the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in Pristina courtesy of a late goal from Vedat Muriqi.Austria also made a winning start after taking advantage of Sayed Abu Farchi's red card to beat Israel 3-1 in Linz.Abu Farchi was sent off for a second booking after he celebrated his equaliser by using the corner flag to make a gun-firing gesture.

Jurgen Klopp’s Germany reign began with a 1-1 Nations League draw against the Netherlands after Cody Gakpo's late equalizer. Portugal beat Wales 1-0, while Norway edged Denmark 3-2 via Erling Haaland.

Jurgen Klopp was denied a winning start to his reign as Germany coach when Cody Gakpo scored a late equaliser to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday, while reigning champions Portugal saw off Wales. Erling Haaland picked up where he left off for Norway at the World Cup with two more goals for his country in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Scandinavian rivals Denmark. Also Read - Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze Former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss Klopp has vowed to reinvigorate Germany after replacing Julian Nagelsmann following the country's third successive early World Cup exit. Klopp returned to the dugout in Amsterdam for the first time since leaving Liverpool in 2024, facing a Netherlands side led by ex-Barcelona and Spain star Xavi Hernandez, who succeeded Ronald Koeman as coach. Germany's night got off to a rocky start when they lost Jamal Musiala to injury in the warm-up. Kai Havertz also limped off but Klopp seemed on course for his first win at international level thanks to Felix Nmecha's goal on 32 minutes. Netherlands players remonstrated furiously with the referee and their opponents as play continued with Dutch forward Brian Brobbey down injured, before Nmecha fired home a loose ball from close range. However, Gakpo thumped in a terrific volley in added time from a cross by debutant Ruben van Bommel -- son of former Dutch midfielder and new Belgium coach Mark van Bommel -- to thwart Klopp and Germany. "There's a long list of things that went well. We got off to a great start, then had real trouble for 10 minutes," Klopp told German broadcaster RTL. "I'm very pleased with many individual performances, and with the passion, too. But we can play better football -- most definitely." Frustrating night for Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo, who is refusing to set a date for his international retirement at the age of 41, missed a handful of chances and had a goal ruled out for offside as Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in Lisbon. Joao Felix's deflected 25-yard drive gave new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus his first win in charge. "It was a very good game from our side," Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes told BBC Sport. "We controlled the game and had a lot of chances to score more, but we were not capable of it. We wanted the three points and we got that." In Oslo, Norway surged two ahead against Denmark through strikes from Oscar Bobb and Haaland. The Danes, who had to watch from home this summer as Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals, hit back as Mikkel Damsgaard curled in a free-kick and Rasmus Hojlund nodded them level on the hour. Haaland grabbed the winner for Norway by lashing in his 64th international goal in just 56 appearances following a cut-back from captain Martin Odegaard. "That felt good. It's great to beat our neighbours and start with a win," Odegaard told Norway's TV2. "There's plenty we can do better, but even when we were pushed back, we found a way to take back the lead." Norway will stay in the capital to face Portugal in their second Group A4 fixture on Sunday. Greece came from behind to surprise Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade to send them top of Group A2, above Germany and the Netherlands. Andrija Zivkovic gave the hosts an early lead, but Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis equalised before substitute Tasos Douvikas struck deep into stoppage time. In Group B3, Kosovo edged the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in Pristina courtesy of a late goal from Vedat Muriqi. Austria also made a winning start after taking advantage of Sayed Abu Farchi's red card to beat Israel 3-1 in Linz. Abu Farchi was sent off for a second booking after he celebrated his equaliser by using the corner flag to make a gun-firing gesture.

Jurgen Klopp’s Germany reign began with a 1-1 Nations League draw against the Netherlands after Cody Gakpo's late equalizer. Portugal beat Wales 1-0, while Norway edged Denmark 3-2 via Erling Haaland.

Nations League: Germany draw on Klopp debut; Portugal, Norway win

Temba Bavuma-led South Africa put in a strong all-round display to beat Australia by 67 runs in the first ODI in Durban on Thursday. It was the first ODI meeting between the two teams since Australia defeated South Africa in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.After opting to bowl following the toss, Australia struck early through Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis, who dismissed Quinton de Kock for 18 with his first delivery in the eighth over to reduce South Africa to 29/2.&nbsp;Matthew Breetzke then steadied the innings and played a confident knock. He found the gaps well and went on to score his second ODI century. South Africa continued to lose wickets, with Bavuma making 30 and Ryan Rickelton scoring 27.&nbsp;Marco Jansen then changed the momentum with a quick 75 off 59 balls. His partnership with Breetzke helped South Africa move close to 300, but the hosts eventually finished on 297. Ellis was Australia’s best bowler with 3/57, while Adam Zampa took 2/50.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-day-5-seema-mixed-relay-shine-with-athletics-medals-roshibina-takes-wushu-silver-1790264307032">Asian Games 2026 Day 5: Seema, mixed relay shine with athletics medals, Roshibina takes Wushu silver</a>&nbsp;Australia started the chase strongly, with captain Mitchell Marsh attacking the bowlers. He scored 60 off 36 balls before Keshav Maharaj dismissed him in the 10th over, with Australia on 90.&nbsp;South Africa’s spinners then took control as Maharaj claimed 4/20, while Bjorn Fortuin picked up 2/34. Travis Head (36), Cooper Connolly (38) and Matt Renshaw (44) offered resistance, but Australia struggled against the spin and were bowled out.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tyson-fury-vs-anthony-joshua-british-heavyweight-showdown-set-for-dec-11-in-cardiff-1790255128282">Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: British heavyweight showdown set for Dec 11</a>&nbsp;The second ODI will be played in Johannesburg on Sunday, followed by the third match. The teams will then meet in an ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 series.

Breetzke’s 112 helped South Africa post 297/8 before Keshav Maharaj’s four-wicket haul bowled Australia out for 230, securing a 67-run victory.

Temba Bavuma-led South Africa put in a strong all-round display to beat Australia by 67 runs in the first ODI in Durban on Thursday. It was the first ODI meeting between the two teams since Australia defeated South Africa in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. After opting to bowl following the toss, Australia struck early through Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis, who dismissed Quinton de Kock for 18 with his first delivery in the eighth over to reduce South Africa to 29/2. Matthew Breetzke then steadied the innings and played a confident knock. He found the gaps well and went on to score his second ODI century. South Africa continued to lose wickets, with Bavuma making 30 and Ryan Rickelton scoring 27. Marco Jansen then changed the momentum with a quick 75 off 59 balls. His partnership with Breetzke helped South Africa move close to 300, but the hosts eventually finished on 297. Ellis was Australia’s best bowler with 3/57, while Adam Zampa took 2/50. Also Read - Asian Games 2026 Day 5: Seema, mixed relay shine with athletics medals, Roshibina takes Wushu silver Australia started the chase strongly, with captain Mitchell Marsh attacking the bowlers. He scored 60 off 36 balls before Keshav Maharaj dismissed him in the 10th over, with Australia on 90. South Africa’s spinners then took control as Maharaj claimed 4/20, while Bjorn Fortuin picked up 2/34. Travis Head (36), Cooper Connolly (38) and Matt Renshaw (44) offered resistance, but Australia struggled against the spin and were bowled out. Also Read - Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: British heavyweight showdown set for Dec 11 The second ODI will be played in Johannesburg on Sunday, followed by the third match. The teams will then meet in an ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 series.

Breetzke’s 112 helped South Africa post 297/8 before Keshav Maharaj’s four-wicket haul bowled Australia out for 230, securing a 67-run victory.

SA vs AUS 1st ODI: Breetzke, Maharaj star as South Africa beat Australia by 67 runs

India had a strong Day 5 at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday (Sep 24), winning five medals across shooting, rowing, wushu and athletics. The day began with Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Anantjeet Singh Naruka winning bronze in the mixed team skeet event. Both shooters had earlier won bronze in their respective women’s and men’s team events.&nbsp;India’s second medal came in rowing, where Satnam Singh and Salman Khan finished third in the men’s double sculls. The Indian pair were second at the 1,500m mark but dropped to third in the final 500m. They clocked 6:13.25 at the Nagaragawa International Regatta Course, finishing 3.88 seconds behind gold medallists China.&nbsp;Roshibina Devi then won silver in wushu and created history for India, as she became the country’s most successful wushu player at the Asian Games after securing her third consecutive medal at the continental event.&nbsp;Athlete Seema Kumari added another bronze to India’s tally in the women’s 10,000m final. She clocked 32:50.05 to become India’s first medallist in the event at the Asian Games in 16 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;India’s fifth medal of the day came in the mixed 4x400m relay, with Poovamma Raju, Vishal Thennarasu, Vithya Ramraj and Manu TS won silver with a time of 3:14.46. The quartet successfully defended the silver medal India won in the event at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. Bahrain took gold in a Games-record time of 3:12.87.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-seema-breaks-16-year-drought-for-india-in-women-s-10-000m-with-historic-bronze-1790260746130">Asian Games 2026: Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze</a><h3>India remain unbeaten in kabaddi</h3>India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams continued their unbeaten runs and stayed on course to defend their Asian Games gold medals.&nbsp;The men’s team defeated Chinese Taipei 37-21, while the women’s team registered a convincing 50-25 win over Japan. The victory also helped the women’s team reach the semifinals and secure at least a bronze medal.<h3>Anahat, Tanvi set up all-Indian squash quarterfinal</h3>India made good progress in squash as Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna advanced to the women’s singles quarterfinals after winning their respective matches, setting up an all-Indian last-eight clash.&nbsp;In the men’s singles, Abhay Singh beat Sri Lanka’s Ravindu Laksiri 3-0 in 25 minutes and won 11-5, 11-6, 11-0. Veer Chotrani also advanced after a tough 3-2 win over Malaysia’s Sanjay Jeeva in a match that lasted one hour and nine minutes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tyson-fury-vs-anthony-joshua-british-heavyweight-showdown-set-for-dec-11-in-cardiff-1790255128282">Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: British heavyweight showdown set for Dec 11</a>&nbsp;Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar also moved into the mixed doubles quarterfinals after defeating fellow Indians Suraj Chand and Shameena Riaz in straight games.<h3>Dilpreet hat-trick powers India past Korea</h3>The Indian men’s hockey team strengthened its position at the top of Pool A with an 8-2 win over Korea.&nbsp;Forward Dilpreet Singh was the star performer, scoring a hat-trick as India registered its third straight victory and strengthened its position in the race for a semifinal spot.<h3>Bhavani Devi exits after Round of 16</h3>India’s fencing campaign ended without a medal after C A Bhavani Devi and Shreya Gupta were eliminated from the women’s individual sabre event.&nbsp;Bhavani, India’s first fencer to compete at the Olympics, defeated Mongolia’s Oulen Tugsjargan 15-8 in the round of 32 to reach the last 16. However, she lost 5-15 to China’s Rao Xueyi in the pre-quarterfinals.

India added five medals on Day 5 as Seema Kumari and the mixed 4x400m relay secured athletics medals, while shooting, wushu and rowing also contributed to the haul.

India had a strong Day 5 at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday (Sep 24), winning five medals across shooting, rowing, wushu and athletics. The day began with Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Anantjeet Singh Naruka winning bronze in the mixed team skeet event. Both shooters had earlier won bronze in their respective women’s and men’s team events. India’s second medal came in rowing, where Satnam Singh and Salman Khan finished third in the men’s double sculls. The Indian pair were second at the 1,500m mark but dropped to third in the final 500m. They clocked 6:13.25 at the Nagaragawa International Regatta Course, finishing 3.88 seconds behind gold medallists China. Roshibina Devi then won silver in wushu and created history for India, as she became the country’s most successful wushu player at the Asian Games after securing her third consecutive medal at the continental event. Athlete Seema Kumari added another bronze to India’s tally in the women’s 10,000m final. She clocked 32:50.05 to become India’s first medallist in the event at the Asian Games in 16 years. India’s fifth medal of the day came in the mixed 4x400m relay, with Poovamma Raju, Vishal Thennarasu, Vithya Ramraj and Manu TS won silver with a time of 3:14.46. The quartet successfully defended the silver medal India won in the event at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. Bahrain took gold in a Games-record time of 3:12.87. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze India remain unbeaten in kabaddi India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams continued their unbeaten runs and stayed on course to defend their Asian Games gold medals. The men’s team defeated Chinese Taipei 37-21, while the women’s team registered a convincing 50-25 win over Japan. The victory also helped the women’s team reach the semifinals and secure at least a bronze medal. Anahat, Tanvi set up all-Indian squash quarterfinal India made good progress in squash as Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna advanced to the women’s singles quarterfinals after winning their respective matches, setting up an all-Indian last-eight clash. In the men’s singles, Abhay Singh beat Sri Lanka’s Ravindu Laksiri 3-0 in 25 minutes and won 11-5, 11-6, 11-0. Veer Chotrani also advanced after a tough 3-2 win over Malaysia’s Sanjay Jeeva in a match that lasted one hour and nine minutes. Also Read - Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: British heavyweight showdown set for Dec 11 Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar also moved into the mixed doubles quarterfinals after defeating fellow Indians Suraj Chand and Shameena Riaz in straight games. Dilpreet hat-trick powers India past Korea The Indian men’s hockey team strengthened its position at the top of Pool A with an 8-2 win over Korea. Forward Dilpreet Singh was the star performer, scoring a hat-trick as India registered its third straight victory and strengthened its position in the race for a semifinal spot. Bhavani Devi exits after Round of 16 India’s fencing campaign ended without a medal after C A Bhavani Devi and Shreya Gupta were eliminated from the women’s individual sabre event. Bhavani, India’s first fencer to compete at the Olympics, defeated Mongolia’s Oulen Tugsjargan 15-8 in the round of 32 to reach the last 16. However, she lost 5-15 to China’s Rao Xueyi in the pre-quarterfinals.

India added five medals on Day 5 as Seema Kumari and the mixed 4x400m relay secured athletics medals, while shooting, wushu and rowing also contributed to the haul.

Asian Games 2026 Day 5: Seema, mixed relay shine with athletics medals, Roshibina takes Wushu silver

India’s long wait for a medal in the women’s 10,000m at the Asian Games has ended, as Seema Kumari produced a strong performance in the final on Thursday to win the bronze medal and end a 16-year wait for India in the event. Seema clocked 32:50.05 to finish third in a closely fought race, winning India’s third-ever Asian Games medal in the women’s 10,000m. Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi won the gold in 32:39.18, while Japan’s Nozomi Tanaka claimed silver with a time of 32:41.54.&nbsp;Yavi and Tanaka battled closely for the gold medal in the final stages, with the Bahraini athlete eventually pulling ahead. Seema, meanwhile, maintained her position and kept the chasing runners behind her to secure the bronze.&nbsp;Her medal is India’s first in the women’s 10,000m at the Asian Games since 2010. It is also Indian athletics’ first podium finish at the ongoing Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tyson-fury-vs-anthony-joshua-british-heavyweight-showdown-set-for-dec-11-in-cardiff-1790255128282">Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: British heavyweight showdown set for Dec 11 in Cardiff</a>&nbsp;The race demanded patience and endurance, with the leading runners gradually breaking away from the rest of the field.&nbsp;Yavi and Tanaka eventually moved clear and turned the closing stages into a battle for gold. While Seema could not match their pace, she had done enough earlier in the race to stay in medal contention.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pan-international-friendly-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1790250626472">IND vs PAN, international friendly: Where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;She kept pushing until the finish and crossed the line in 32:50.05 to secure a memorable bronze for India.<h3>Women’s 10,000m final results</h3><ul><li>Winfred Yavi (Bahrain) - 32:39.18</li><li>Nozomi Tanaka (Japan) - 32:41.54</li><li>Seema Kumari (India) - 32:50.05</li></ul>

Indian track and field athlete Seema Kumari clinched a landmark bronze medal in the women’s 10,000m final at the Asian Games on Thursday, clocking 32:50.05.

India’s long wait for a medal in the women’s 10,000m at the Asian Games has ended, as Seema Kumari produced a strong performance in the final on Thursday to win the bronze medal and end a 16-year wait for India in the event. Seema clocked 32:50.05 to finish third in a closely fought race, winning India’s third-ever Asian Games medal in the women’s 10,000m. Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi won the gold in 32:39.18, while Japan’s Nozomi Tanaka claimed silver with a time of 32:41.54. Yavi and Tanaka battled closely for the gold medal in the final stages, with the Bahraini athlete eventually pulling ahead. Seema, meanwhile, maintained her position and kept the chasing runners behind her to secure the bronze. Her medal is India’s first in the women’s 10,000m at the Asian Games since 2010. It is also Indian athletics’ first podium finish at the ongoing Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Also Read - Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: British heavyweight showdown set for Dec 11 in Cardiff The race demanded patience and endurance, with the leading runners gradually breaking away from the rest of the field. Yavi and Tanaka eventually moved clear and turned the closing stages into a battle for gold. While Seema could not match their pace, she had done enough earlier in the race to stay in medal contention. Also Read - IND vs PAN, international friendly: Where to watch live streaming in India? She kept pushing until the finish and crossed the line in 32:50.05 to secure a memorable bronze for India. Women’s 10,000m final results Winfred Yavi (Bahrain) - 32:39.18 Nozomi Tanaka (Japan) - 32:41.54 Seema Kumari (India) - 32:50.05

Indian track and field athlete Seema Kumari clinched a landmark bronze medal in the women’s 10,000m final at the Asian Games on Thursday, clocking 32:50.05.

Asian Games 2026: Seema breaks 16-year drought for India in women’s 10,000m with historic bronze

Tyson Fury will take on Anthony Joshua in an all-British heavyweight clash at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Dec 11. After months of negotiations, which at one point put the fight in doubt as Fury pushed for another bout with Oleksandr Usyk, Saudi Arabian boxing figure Turki Alalshikh confirmed the date and venue on Thursday.&nbsp;“For 15 years no one has been able to make this fight,” he wrote on social media.&nbsp;“Back in April, I said that any announcement would come from me. I can now confirm that Fury Vs Joshua will be coming to the UK, as I promised British boxing fans. The time for talking is over…”&nbsp;&nbsp;The Principality Stadium has hosted major sporting events, including Champions League and FA Cup finals, along with Wales football and rugby matches. The confirmation now allows both fighters to begin their preparations for one of the biggest fights in British boxing.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pan-international-friendly-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1790250626472">IND vs PAN, international friendly: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;The bout will be available on streaming platform Netflix. &nbsp;The 38-year-old Fury last fought in July, when he defeated 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in Thailand. While, Joshua was knocked down twice in the opening round before recovering to beat Kristian Prenga in his most recent fight two months ago.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mumbai-indians-appoint-luke-williams-as-head-coach-for-women-s-premier-league-1790249163143">Mumbai Indians appoint Luke Williams as head coach for Women’s Premier League</a>&nbsp;Overall, Fury has won 36 of his 39 professional fights and has held the WBC, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles during his career. The ‘Gypsy King’ lost twice to Usyk in world title fights in 2024.&nbsp;Whereas, Joshua has 30 wins from 34 fights and has previously held the WBO and IBF titles. He suffered two defeats against Usyk in 2021 and 2022.&nbsp;Fury and Joshua will begin the build-up to their fight at a press conference in London on Sept 30. With inputs from agencies

The 38-year-old Fury last fought in July, defeating 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in Thailand, while Joshua recovered from two knockdowns in the opening round to beat Kristian Prenga in his most recent bout two months ago.

Tyson Fury will take on Anthony Joshua in an all-British heavyweight clash at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Dec 11. After months of negotiations, which at one point put the fight in doubt as Fury pushed for another bout with Oleksandr Usyk, Saudi Arabian boxing figure Turki Alalshikh confirmed the date and venue on Thursday. “For 15 years no one has been able to make this fight,” he wrote on social media. “Back in April, I said that any announcement would come from me. I can now confirm that Fury Vs Joshua will be coming to the UK, as I promised British boxing fans. The time for talking is over…” The Principality Stadium has hosted major sporting events, including Champions League and FA Cup finals, along with Wales football and rugby matches. The confirmation now allows both fighters to begin their preparations for one of the biggest fights in British boxing. Also Read - IND vs PAN, international friendly: When and where to watch live streaming in India? The bout will be available on streaming platform Netflix. The 38-year-old Fury last fought in July, when he defeated 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in Thailand. While, Joshua was knocked down twice in the opening round before recovering to beat Kristian Prenga in his most recent fight two months ago. Also Read - Mumbai Indians appoint Luke Williams as head coach for Women’s Premier League Overall, Fury has won 36 of his 39 professional fights and has held the WBC, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles during his career. The ‘Gypsy King’ lost twice to Usyk in world title fights in 2024. Whereas, Joshua has 30 wins from 34 fights and has previously held the WBO and IBF titles. He suffered two defeats against Usyk in 2021 and 2022. Fury and Joshua will begin the build-up to their fight at a press conference in London on Sept 30. With inputs from agencies

The 38-year-old Fury last fought in July, defeating 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in Thailand, while Joshua recovered from two knockdowns in the opening round to beat Kristian Prenga in his most recent bout two months ago.

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: British heavyweight showdown set for Dec 11 in Cardiff

From Viv Richards to Shubman Gill, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 1000 runs in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq and Kevin Pietersen.

From Viv Richards to Shubman Gill, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 1000 runs in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq and Kevin Pietersen.

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 1000 runs in ODIs, check who tops the list

The Indian football team will begin its much-awaited FIFA window with a clash against World No. 44 Panama on Friday (Sep 25). The match will be followed by what could be their ‘biggest match’ against five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil and Uruguay. Panama, a small country with a population of 4.65 million, has established itself on the international football stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;The team has qualified for the 2018 and 2026 FIFA World Cups and also finished runners-up in the 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League. At the 2026 World Cup, Panama gave stronger teams such as England, Croatia and Ghana a tough fight in Group L before being eliminated.&nbsp;India, meanwhile, have struggled to make a strong impact at the Asian level and have also faced several issues related to the domestic structure of the game in recent times. &nbsp;However, if Khalid Jamil’s side can put up a strong fight against tougher opponents over the next two weeks, it could bring a new sense of confidence and optimism to the Indian camp. Playing against more experienced teams will also give Indian footballers an opportunity to learn and gain valuable experience.&nbsp;These matches will also give the Indian team and administrators a chance to assess the current state of the sport and understand the areas where Indian football needs improvement.&nbsp;“This is a very important window for us, with three challenging matches against teams that have played at the World Cup,” Jamil has said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mumbai-indians-appoint-luke-williams-as-head-coach-for-women-s-premier-league-1790249163143">Mumbai Indians appoint Luke Williams as head coach for Women’s Premier League</a><h3>All you need to know about the India vs Panama international friendly</h3><h3>When and where will the India vs Panama international friendly take place?</h3>The India vs Panama international friendly will be played at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday (Sep 25).&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-coach-walter-wants-to-see-india-s-sooryavanshi-on-pacy-and-bouncy-wickets-1790239605694">NZ coach Walter wants to see India's Sooryavanshi 'on pacy and bouncy wickets'</a><h3>What time will the India vs Panama international friendly start?</h3>The match between India and Panama will kick off at 7:30 pm IST.<h3>Which TV channel will telecast the India vs Panama international friendly in India?</h3>The international friendly between India and Panama will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India.<h3>How can fans watch the India-Panama friendly online in India?</h3>Fans in India can watch the friendly live on the SonyLIV app and website.

With the friendly between India and Panama approaching, here’s everything fans in India need to know about the live-streaming details.

The Indian football team will begin its much-awaited FIFA window with a clash against World No. 44 Panama on Friday (Sep 25). The match will be followed by what could be their ‘biggest match’ against five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil and Uruguay. Panama, a small country with a population of 4.65 million, has established itself on the international football stage. The team has qualified for the 2018 and 2026 FIFA World Cups and also finished runners-up in the 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League. At the 2026 World Cup, Panama gave stronger teams such as England, Croatia and Ghana a tough fight in Group L before being eliminated. India, meanwhile, have struggled to make a strong impact at the Asian level and have also faced several issues related to the domestic structure of the game in recent times. However, if Khalid Jamil’s side can put up a strong fight against tougher opponents over the next two weeks, it could bring a new sense of confidence and optimism to the Indian camp. Playing against more experienced teams will also give Indian footballers an opportunity to learn and gain valuable experience. These matches will also give the Indian team and administrators a chance to assess the current state of the sport and understand the areas where Indian football needs improvement. “This is a very important window for us, with three challenging matches against teams that have played at the World Cup,” Jamil has said. Also Read - Mumbai Indians appoint Luke Williams as head coach for Women’s Premier League All you need to know about the India vs Panama international friendly When and where will the India vs Panama international friendly take place? The India vs Panama international friendly will be played at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday (Sep 25). Also Read - NZ coach Walter wants to see India's Sooryavanshi 'on pacy and bouncy wickets' What time will the India vs Panama international friendly start? The match between India and Panama will kick off at 7:30 pm IST. Which TV channel will telecast the India vs Panama international friendly in India? The international friendly between India and Panama will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. How can fans watch the India-Panama friendly online in India? Fans in India can watch the friendly live on the SonyLIV app and website.

With the friendly between India and Panama approaching, here’s everything fans in India need to know about the live-streaming details.

IND vs PAN, international friendly: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Mumbai Indians on Thursday (Sep 24) appointed Luke Williams as their new head coach for the Women’s Premier League (WPL), replacing former Australia cricketer Lisa Keightley. MI confirmed the change in a statement, saying, “Mumbai Indians have announced that Lisa Keightley has decided to move on from her role as Head Coach of Mumbai Indians, with Luke Williams appointed as her successor ahead of the 2027 Women’s Premier League season.”&nbsp;Mumbai Indians co-owner Nita M Ambani welcomed Williams and backed him to help the team achieve further success.&nbsp;“We are delighted to welcome Luke Williams to the Mumbai Indians family. Luke is a proven winner and brings with him rich experience, a deep understanding of the women’s game, and a strong commitment to developing players. Our girls have created a proud legacy in the WPL, and I am confident that, with Luke’s guidance and Harman’s leadership, they will continue to grow, achieve greater success, and inspire young girls everywhere to dream big. I wish Luke, and the entire team the very best as we begin this exciting new chapter together. I would also like to thank Lisa Keightley for her contribution to Mumbai Indians and wish her the very best for the future.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-2026-series-schedule-dates-venues-live-streaming-and-all-you-need-to-know-1790244772328">IND vs WI 2026: Series schedule, dates, venues, live streaming and all you need to know</a>&nbsp;Williams said he was excited to join the franchise and work with its players and support staff.&nbsp;“I am really excited to be joining Mumbai Indians, a respected and successful organisation, and working with this talented group of players and support staff. We have a great opportunity to build something together, play an exciting brand of cricket and compete for success. I’m looking forward to the challenge and to giving our fans plenty to be proud of.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hamilton-wants-to-race-in-middle-east-despite-not-knowing-what-risk-levels-are-1790232669764">Hamilton wants to race in Middle East despite not knowing 'what risk levels are'</a> &nbsp;Williams has nearly 20 years of coaching experience across Australia, England and India and has also worked as an assistant coach with the England Women’s team since 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is a three-time Bradman Medal winner in grade cricket, having received the award in the 2005/06, 2007/08 and 2009/10 seasons.&nbsp;Mumbai Indians have won two of the four WPL editions, lifting the title in 2023 and 2025 under Harmanpreet Kaur. However, they finished fourth last season and missed out on the playoffs after recording three wins and five defeats.&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) eventually won the tournament for the second time.

Williams brings nearly two decades of coaching experience across Australia, England and India and has served as an assistant coach with the England Women’s team since 2025.

Mumbai Indians on Thursday (Sep 24) appointed Luke Williams as their new head coach for the Women’s Premier League (WPL), replacing former Australia cricketer Lisa Keightley. MI confirmed the change in a statement, saying, “Mumbai Indians have announced that Lisa Keightley has decided to move on from her role as Head Coach of Mumbai Indians, with Luke Williams appointed as her successor ahead of the 2027 Women’s Premier League season.” Mumbai Indians co-owner Nita M Ambani welcomed Williams and backed him to help the team achieve further success. “We are delighted to welcome Luke Williams to the Mumbai Indians family. Luke is a proven winner and brings with him rich experience, a deep understanding of the women’s game, and a strong commitment to developing players. Our girls have created a proud legacy in the WPL, and I am confident that, with Luke’s guidance and Harman’s leadership, they will continue to grow, achieve greater success, and inspire young girls everywhere to dream big. I wish Luke, and the entire team the very best as we begin this exciting new chapter together. I would also like to thank Lisa Keightley for her contribution to Mumbai Indians and wish her the very best for the future.” Also Read - IND vs WI 2026: Series schedule, dates, venues, live streaming and all you need to know Williams said he was excited to join the franchise and work with its players and support staff. “I am really excited to be joining Mumbai Indians, a respected and successful organisation, and working with this talented group of players and support staff. We have a great opportunity to build something together, play an exciting brand of cricket and compete for success. I’m looking forward to the challenge and to giving our fans plenty to be proud of.” Also Read - Hamilton wants to race in Middle East despite not knowing 'what risk levels are' Williams has nearly 20 years of coaching experience across Australia, England and India and has also worked as an assistant coach with the England Women’s team since 2025. He is a three-time Bradman Medal winner in grade cricket, having received the award in the 2005/06, 2007/08 and 2009/10 seasons. Mumbai Indians have won two of the four WPL editions, lifting the title in 2023 and 2025 under Harmanpreet Kaur. However, they finished fourth last season and missed out on the playoffs after recording three wins and five defeats. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) eventually won the tournament for the second time.

Williams brings nearly two decades of coaching experience across Australia, England and India and has served as an assistant coach with the England Women’s team since 2025.

Mumbai Indians appoint Luke Williams as head coach for Women’s Premier League

The Indian men’s cricket team will host West Indies for a three-match ODI and five-match T20I series from Sep 27 to Oct 17, with all eight matches to be played at different venues across India. Shubman Gill will lead India in the ODI series, while Shreyas Iyer will captain the T20I team. Shai Hope will be West Indies’ captain in both formats.&nbsp;The ODI series will begin on Sept 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, followed by matches in Guwahati on Sept 30 and New Chandigarh on Oct 3.&nbsp;The five-match T20I series will then be played in Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru on October 6, 9, 11, 14 and 17, respectively.&nbsp;India have picked strong squads for both formats and will look to make the most of their home conditions before travelling to New Zealand for an all-format series.<h3>Venues for India vs West Indies 2026 series</h3><ul><li>&nbsp;Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram</li><li>Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati</li><li>Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh</li><li>Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow</li><li>JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi</li><li>Holkar Stadium, Indore</li><li>Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad</li><li>M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru</li></ul>Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-coach-walter-wants-to-see-india-s-sooryavanshi-on-pacy-and-bouncy-wickets-1790239605694">New Zealand coach Walter wants to see India's Sooryavanshi 'on pacy and bouncy wickets'</a><h3>Match timings</h3><ul><li>All three ODIs will begin at 1:30 pm IST, with the toss scheduled for 1:00 pm.</li><li>The five T20Is will start at 7:00 pm IST, while the toss will take place at 6:30 pm.</li></ul><h3>Full schedule of India vs West Indies 2026 series</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Day</td><td>Match</td><td>Venue</td><td>Start Time (IST)</td></tr><tr><td>Sep 27</td><td>Sunday</td><td>1st ODI</td><td>Thiruvananthapuram</td><td>01:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Sep 30</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>2nd ODI</td><td>Guwahati</td><td>01:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Oct 3</td><td>Saturday</td><td>3rd ODI</td><td>New Chandigarh</td><td>01:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Oct 6</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>1st T20I</td><td>Lucknow</td><td>07:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Oct 9</td><td>Friday</td><td>2nd T20I</td><td>Ranchi</td><td>07:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Oct 11</td><td>Sunday</td><td>3rd T20I</td><td>Indore</td><td>07:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Oct 14</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>4th T20I</td><td>Hyderabad</td><td>07:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Oct 17</td><td>Saturday</td><td>5th T20I</td><td>Bengaluru</td><td>07:00 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<h3>India squads</h3>ODI: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (VC &amp; WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Naman Dhir&nbsp;T20I: Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma (VC), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-benchmark-for-all-pakistani-teams-says-head-coach-mike-hesson-ahead-of-asian-games-1790224375215">'India benchmark for all Pakistani teams,' says head coach Mike Hesson</a><h3>West Indies squads</h3>ODI: Shai Hope (C), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales&nbsp;T20I: Shai Hope (C), Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer<h3>Live streaming and telecast</h3>The India vs West Indies ODI and T20I series will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network in India. Fans can also watch all eight matches online through the JioHotstar app and website.

India will face the West Indies in a three-match ODI and five-match T20I series across eight venues in India from Sep 27 to Oct 17.

The Indian men’s cricket team will host West Indies for a three-match ODI and five-match T20I series from Sep 27 to Oct 17, with all eight matches to be played at different venues across India. Shubman Gill will lead India in the ODI series, while Shreyas Iyer will captain the T20I team. Shai Hope will be West Indies’ captain in both formats. The ODI series will begin on Sept 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, followed by matches in Guwahati on Sept 30 and New Chandigarh on Oct 3. The five-match T20I series will then be played in Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru on October 6, 9, 11, 14 and 17, respectively. India have picked strong squads for both formats and will look to make the most of their home conditions before travelling to New Zealand for an all-format series. Venues for India vs West Indies 2026 series Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi Holkar Stadium, Indore Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Also Read - New Zealand coach Walter wants to see India's Sooryavanshi 'on pacy and bouncy wickets' Match timings All three ODIs will begin at 1:30 pm IST, with the toss scheduled for 1:00 pm. The five T20Is will start at 7:00 pm IST, while the toss will take place at 6:30 pm. Full schedule of India vs West Indies 2026 series

India will face the West Indies in a three-match ODI and five-match T20I series across eight venues in India from Sep 27 to Oct 17.

IND vs WI 2026: Series schedule, dates, venues, live streaming and all you need to know

India are scheduled to travel to New Zealand for a full-fledged tour comprising Tests, ODIs, and T20Is later this year. With the Test team still in transition and ODIs losing their sheen, the T20Is will get the most focus. India are three-time World T20 champions, with their last two titles coming in 2024 and 2026. The most exciting part of India's T20I team in recent times has been 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The teenager made his India debut earlier this year against England, and Kiwi head coach Rob Walter wants to see how Sooryavanshi performs on New Zealand pitches.<h2>Kiwi coach Rob Walter waiting for Sooryavanshi to come to New Zealand</h2>"I’d love to see him on pacy and bouncy wickets and see how different that looks. But he’s an exciting player. You’ve seen him dominate against the world’s best bowlers in the IPL. I think the challenge is always to see how that translates to different conditions, and also how we bowl to him in our conditions,” Walter said during a media interaction.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-benchmark-for-all-pakistani-teams-says-head-coach-mike-hesson-ahead-of-asian-games-1790224375215">'India benchmark for all Pakistani teams,' says head coach Mike Hesson ahead of Asian Games</a>As for how he wants New Zealand to perform against Sooryavanshi and India, Walter added: "Again, secretly as a coach, you always want to see your players under a little bit of pressure and how we respond to that. So I am looking forward to it, if that is the case. If he’s not here, they do have a lot of very good players other than him."<h2>India tour of New Zealand</h2>India will play five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests on the tour, which will begin with the T20I series on October 22 in Christchurch. The next four matches of the T20I series will be played on October 24, October 27, October 30, and November 1 in Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, and Hamilton, respectively.After the T20Is come the ODIs, with matches scheduled for November 4 in Auckland, November 7 in Wellington, November 10 in Hamilton, and November 13 and November 15 in Mount Maunganui. The first Test starts on November 19 in Wellington, and the second Test is scheduled from November 27 in Christchurch.

Kiwi coach Rob Walter challenged 15-year-old India phenom Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to adapt to pacy NZ pitches during India's upcoming tour (5 T20Is, 5 ODIs, 2 Tests) starting Oct 22 in Christchurch.

India are scheduled to travel to New Zealand for a full-fledged tour comprising Tests, ODIs, and T20Is later this year. With the Test team still in transition and ODIs losing their sheen, the T20Is will get the most focus. India are three-time World T20 champions, with their last two titles coming in 2024 and 2026. The most exciting part of India's T20I team in recent times has been 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The teenager made his India debut earlier this year against England, and Kiwi head coach Rob Walter wants to see how Sooryavanshi performs on New Zealand pitches. Kiwi coach Rob Walter waiting for Sooryavanshi to come to New Zealand "I’d love to see him on pacy and bouncy wickets and see how different that looks. But he’s an exciting player. You’ve seen him dominate against the world’s best bowlers in the IPL. I think the challenge is always to see how that translates to different conditions, and also how we bowl to him in our conditions,” Walter said during a media interaction. Also Read - 'India benchmark for all Pakistani teams,' says head coach Mike Hesson ahead of Asian Games As for how he wants New Zealand to perform against Sooryavanshi and India, Walter added: "Again, secretly as a coach, you always want to see your players under a little bit of pressure and how we respond to that. So I am looking forward to it, if that is the case. If he’s not here, they do have a lot of very good players other than him." India tour of New Zealand India will play five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests on the tour, which will begin with the T20I series on October 22 in Christchurch. The next four matches of the T20I series will be played on October 24, October 27, October 30, and November 1 in Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, and Hamilton, respectively. After the T20Is come the ODIs, with matches scheduled for November 4 in Auckland, November 7 in Wellington, November 10 in Hamilton, and November 13 and November 15 in Mount Maunganui. The first Test starts on November 19 in Wellington, and the second Test is scheduled from November 27 in Christchurch.

Kiwi coach Rob Walter challenged 15-year-old India phenom Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to adapt to pacy NZ pitches during India's upcoming tour (5 T20Is, 5 ODIs, 2 Tests) starting Oct 22 in Christchurch.

New Zealand coach Walter wants to see India's Sooryavanshi 'on pacy and bouncy wickets'

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 champion who races for Ferrari, has expressed interest in racing in the Middle East towards the end of the season. The US-Israel-Iran war has cast doubt over several races of the 2026 F1 season due to adverse conditions. F1 is expected to deliver at least 23 races in a season. Earlier, the Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Grands Prix were canceled, with the latter being relocated to the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia for the first weekend of next month (October 3–4, 2026).<h2>Hamilton wants to race in the Middle East</h2>"I personally want to go. I love going to the Middle East," Hamilton said while speaking to reporters ahead of the upcoming race weekend in Azerbaijan, which shares a border with Iran. "From what I have read, things seem OK out there, but I don’t have all the information and I don’t know what the risk levels are. I trust in Stefano [Domenicali, F1’s chief executive] to make the right decision for the sport. And I do hope we get to go there."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-benchmark-for-all-pakistani-teams-says-head-coach-mike-hesson-ahead-of-asian-games-1790224375215">'India benchmark for all Pakistani teams,' says head coach Mike Hesson ahead of Asian Games</a>F1 is going ahead with the previously planned schedule, with the Qatar (November 29) and Abu Dhabi (December 6) Grand Prix towards the end of the season, with Imola in Italy as a backup for the final round.<h2>Formula 1 2026 drivers' standings</h2>Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli currently leads the drivers' standings with 292 points, and his teammate George Russell is second with 211 points. Hamilton is third with 191 points and has too large of a gap to overcome to claim a record eighth championship.Defending champion Lando Norris of McLaren is fourth with 186 points, with Hamilton's Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc sitting in fifth place with 167 points. Four-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing is sixth with 145 points.

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton hopes F1 races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi proceed despite Middle East tensions. Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 standings ahead of teammate George Russell.

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 champion who races for Ferrari, has expressed interest in racing in the Middle East towards the end of the season. The US-Israel-Iran war has cast doubt over several races of the 2026 F1 season due to adverse conditions. F1 is expected to deliver at least 23 races in a season. Earlier, the Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Grands Prix were canceled, with the latter being relocated to the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia for the first weekend of next month (October 3–4, 2026). Hamilton wants to race in the Middle East "I personally want to go. I love going to the Middle East," Hamilton said while speaking to reporters ahead of the upcoming race weekend in Azerbaijan, which shares a border with Iran. "From what I have read, things seem OK out there, but I don’t have all the information and I don’t know what the risk levels are. I trust in Stefano [Domenicali, F1’s chief executive] to make the right decision for the sport. And I do hope we get to go there." Also Read - 'India benchmark for all Pakistani teams,' says head coach Mike Hesson ahead of Asian Games F1 is going ahead with the previously planned schedule, with the Qatar (November 29) and Abu Dhabi (December 6) Grand Prix towards the end of the season, with Imola in Italy as a backup for the final round. Formula 1 2026 drivers' standings Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli currently leads the drivers' standings with 292 points, and his teammate George Russell is second with 211 points. Hamilton is third with 191 points and has too large of a gap to overcome to claim a record eighth championship. Defending champion Lando Norris of McLaren is fourth with 186 points, with Hamilton's Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc sitting in fifth place with 167 points. Four-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing is sixth with 145 points.

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton hopes F1 races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi proceed despite Middle East tensions. Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 standings ahead of teammate George Russell.

Hamilton wants to race in Middle East despite not knowing 'what risk levels are'

England football skipper Harry Kane has admitted that he is still not over the semi-final loss against Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup earlier this year. England lost to Argentina 1–2 despite going ahead in the 55th minute, before conceding two goals after 84 minutes of play. England coach Thomas Tuchel was also criticized for his substitutions in the game, but <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/they-can-endlessly-torture-you-england-coach-tuchel-stands-by-substitutions-against-argentina-in-fifa-world-cup-semis-1789627527028">he still stands by them</a>. Kane's comments came ahead of England's Nations League match against Spain on Saturday (Sep 26) at Wembley Stadium in London.<h2>England skipper Kane opens up on loss against Argentina</h2>"It felt like it wasn’t us as a team," Kane said, as reported by The Guardian. "It wasn’t the team that we wanted to be and said we’d be. When you maybe go against your beliefs and you lose, it feels 10 times worse than just losing in a way where... if we lose doing it our way, you accept it, take it on the chin, and move on. It’s tough, and it will still be tough."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-court-upholds-decision-to-send-psg-and-morocco-footballer-hakimi-to-rape-trial-1790217090719">French court upholds decision to send Morocco footballer Hakimi to rape trial</a>Apart from the loss against rivals Argentina, Kane acknowledged falling short in other matches as well, stating: "Taking away the big loss at the end, there were still games at the World Cup where we didn’t quite reach our potential, the way that we train."<h2>How England lost against Argentina</h2>After Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, Tuchel replaced the winger with defender Ezri Konsa in the 72nd minute. Tuchel made two more changes 10 minutes later, replacing defender Reece James with defender Dan Burn and midfielder Declan Rice with mid-fielder Nico O'Reilly. The tactical shift backfired as Enzo Fernández scored the equalizer for Argentina two minutes later in the 85th minute, before Lautaro Martínez scored the winner two minutes into injury time.Tuchel then tried to wrestle back control of the game by replacing defenders John Stones and Djed Spence with strikers Ivan Toney and Marcus Rashford in the sixth minute of injury time, but it was too late for England.

England captain Harry Kane admitted he still struggles with their 1–2 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. Head coach Thomas Tuchel's late defensive substitutions backfired, sparking criticism.

England football skipper Harry Kane has admitted that he is still not over the semi-final loss against Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup earlier this year. England lost to Argentina 1–2 despite going ahead in the 55th minute, before conceding two goals after 84 minutes of play. England coach Thomas Tuchel was also criticized for his substitutions in the game, but he still stands by them. Kane's comments came ahead of England's Nations League match against Spain on Saturday (Sep 26) at Wembley Stadium in London. England skipper Kane opens up on loss against Argentina "It felt like it wasn’t us as a team," Kane said, as reported by The Guardian. "It wasn’t the team that we wanted to be and said we’d be. When you maybe go against your beliefs and you lose, it feels 10 times worse than just losing in a way where... if we lose doing it our way, you accept it, take it on the chin, and move on. It’s tough, and it will still be tough." Also Read - French court upholds decision to send Morocco footballer Hakimi to rape trial Apart from the loss against rivals Argentina, Kane acknowledged falling short in other matches as well, stating: "Taking away the big loss at the end, there were still games at the World Cup where we didn’t quite reach our potential, the way that we train." How England lost against Argentina After Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, Tuchel replaced the winger with defender Ezri Konsa in the 72nd minute. Tuchel made two more changes 10 minutes later, replacing defender Reece James with defender Dan Burn and midfielder Declan Rice with mid-fielder Nico O'Reilly. The tactical shift backfired as Enzo Fernández scored the equalizer for Argentina two minutes later in the 85th minute, before Lautaro Martínez scored the winner two minutes into injury time. Tuchel then tried to wrestle back control of the game by replacing defenders John Stones and Djed Spence with strikers Ivan Toney and Marcus Rashford in the sixth minute of injury time, but it was too late for England.

England captain Harry Kane admitted he still struggles with their 1–2 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. Head coach Thomas Tuchel's late defensive substitutions backfired, sparking criticism.

'It wasn’t us as a team:' England skipper Kane opens up on loss against Argentina in FIFA World Cup semis

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson has said that "India are the benchmark" when it comes to white-ball cricket. The statement came during a pre-departure camp for the Asian Games, where Pakistan is one of the four seeded teams along with India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. All four seeded teams will start their campaign in the quarter-finals. Pakistan is coming off a Test series whitewash against England in England, along with tour drama that involved seven players being dropped after the second Test and red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul being sacked.<h2>Pak coach Hesson sets India as benchmark in white-ball cricket</h2>"India are the benchmark in terms of white-ball cricket at the moment, and our challenge is to catch up to that," Hesson said at the training camp while talking to reporters.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2027-mini-auction-to-be-held-in-goa-in-december-confirms-bcci-secretary-saikia-1790220012165">IPL 2027 mini-auction to be held in Goa in December, confirms BCCI secretary Saikia</a>"We are preparing as best as we can and if we get an opportunity to play [India], we will certainly put them under pressure as we were able to do in the final of the Asia Cup. There is a lot of cricket to be played between now and the final for both sides, so we are not getting too far ahead of ourselves."In the Asia Cup last year, Pakistan won matches against all teams but lost to India three times, including in the final."We have lost to India on multiple occasions, and that is the benchmark for all the Pakistani teams, we understand that," acknowledged Hesson.<h2>Asian Games men's cricket schedule</h2>The four seeded teams—India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka—will start their campaign on September 28 in the quarter-finals. Pakistan will face the runners-up of Group B, which consists of Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Japan, on September 28 in the first quarter-final. &nbsp;Pakistan squad for Asian Games men's cricketSahibzada Farhan (capt), Abdul Samad (vice-capt), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Arafat Minhas, Haider Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Saad Masood, Saim Ayub, Sufyan Moqim, and Usman Khan (wicket-keeper)

Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson called India the benchmark ahead of the Asian Games quarter-finals on Sep 28. Pakistan enter the tournament following a 3-0 Test series defeat to England.

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson has said that "India are the benchmark" when it comes to white-ball cricket. The statement came during a pre-departure camp for the Asian Games, where Pakistan is one of the four seeded teams along with India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. All four seeded teams will start their campaign in the quarter-finals. Pakistan is coming off a Test series whitewash against England in England, along with tour drama that involved seven players being dropped after the second Test and red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul being sacked. Pak coach Hesson sets India as benchmark in white-ball cricket "India are the benchmark in terms of white-ball cricket at the moment, and our challenge is to catch up to that," Hesson said at the training camp while talking to reporters. Also Read - IPL 2027 mini-auction to be held in Goa in December, confirms BCCI secretary Saikia "We are preparing as best as we can and if we get an opportunity to play [India], we will certainly put them under pressure as we were able to do in the final of the Asia Cup. There is a lot of cricket to be played between now and the final for both sides, so we are not getting too far ahead of ourselves." In the Asia Cup last year, Pakistan won matches against all teams but lost to India three times, including in the final. "We have lost to India on multiple occasions, and that is the benchmark for all the Pakistani teams, we understand that," acknowledged Hesson. Asian Games men's cricket schedule The four seeded teams—India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka—will start their campaign on September 28 in the quarter-finals. Pakistan will face the runners-up of Group B, which consists of Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Japan, on September 28 in the first quarter-final. Pakistan squad for Asian Games men's cricket Sahibzada Farhan (capt), Abdul Samad (vice-capt), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Arafat Minhas, Haider Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Saad Masood, Saim Ayub, Sufyan Moqim, and Usman Khan (wicket-keeper)

Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson called India the benchmark ahead of the Asian Games quarter-finals on Sep 28. Pakistan enter the tournament following a 3-0 Test series defeat to England.

'India benchmark for all Pakistani teams,' says head coach Mike Hesson ahead of Asian Games

The Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction ahead of the 2027 season will be held in Goa in December. The development was confirmed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Wednesday (Sep 23) in a conversation with news agency ANI. This is the first time the IPL is holding an auction in India after holding it abroad for the last three times. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), however, is yet to announce the dates of the auction as well as the player retention dates, which are usually announced by late November.<h2>IPL mini-auction to be held in Goa ahead of 2027 season</h2>The BCCI held the IPL auction in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi on the last three occasions, and the upcoming auction marks the return of the high-profile event back to India.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-cherish-my-success-and-accept-failures-with-both-hands-india-head-coach-gambhir-on-his-tenure-so-far-1790165763259">'I cherish my success and accept failures with both hands': India head coach Gambhir on his tenure so far</a>"This year, after hosting the IPL auction in three foreign locations - Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi last year - we are going to host it in Goa in the month of December," Saikia said in a conversation with ANI.While the player retention dates have not been announced yet, there has already been movement among franchises. The most notable move was Rishabh Pant going back to Delhi Capitals (DC) from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in exchange for Kuldeep Yadav, who moved to LSG from DC.Chennai Super Kings (CSK), meanwhile, have announced Zaheer Khan as their new head coach after Stephen Fleming, who held the post for 18 years, stepped down earlier this year. &nbsp;Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), however, are still without a captain following the retirement of Ajinkya Rahane and are expected to take a decision soon.Hardik Pandya, the Mumbai Indians skipper, has also been subjected to trade rumors, including a potential move back to the Gujarat Titans, whom Pandya had taken to an IPL title in the franchise's inaugural season in 2022.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the IPL 2027 mini-auction will take place in Goa in December, marking its return to India after three consecutive overseas editions. Player retention dates remain unannounced.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction ahead of the 2027 season will be held in Goa in December. The development was confirmed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Wednesday (Sep 23) in a conversation with news agency ANI. This is the first time the IPL is holding an auction in India after holding it abroad for the last three times. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), however, is yet to announce the dates of the auction as well as the player retention dates, which are usually announced by late November. IPL mini-auction to be held in Goa ahead of 2027 season The BCCI held the IPL auction in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi on the last three occasions, and the upcoming auction marks the return of the high-profile event back to India. Also Read - 'I cherish my success and accept failures with both hands': India head coach Gambhir on his tenure so far "This year, after hosting the IPL auction in three foreign locations - Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi last year - we are going to host it in Goa in the month of December," Saikia said in a conversation with ANI. While the player retention dates have not been announced yet, there has already been movement among franchises. The most notable move was Rishabh Pant going back to Delhi Capitals (DC) from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in exchange for Kuldeep Yadav, who moved to LSG from DC. Chennai Super Kings (CSK), meanwhile, have announced Zaheer Khan as their new head coach after Stephen Fleming, who held the post for 18 years, stepped down earlier this year. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), however, are still without a captain following the retirement of Ajinkya Rahane and are expected to take a decision soon. Hardik Pandya, the Mumbai Indians skipper, has also been subjected to trade rumors, including a potential move back to the Gujarat Titans, whom Pandya had taken to an IPL title in the franchise's inaugural season in 2022.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the IPL 2027 mini-auction will take place in Goa in December, marking its return to India after three consecutive overseas editions. Player retention dates remain unannounced.

IPL 2027 mini-auction to be held in Goa in December, confirms BCCI secretary Saikia

A French court on Wednesday upheld a decision to send Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco footballer Achraf Hakimi to trial on rape charges, a judicial source told AFP. An appeals court confirmed on June 19, during the World Cup, that Hakimi would stand trial in criminal court over the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, an accusation he has repeatedly denied. Hakimi, 27, had appealed that decision to the Court of Cassation, the highest court in the French judicial system for civil and criminal matters.The appeal was Hakimi's final legal recourse. In February, he was ordered to stand trial before the criminal court in the Hauts-de-Seine department on the rape charge.Hakimi challenged that initial order and then appealed to the Court of Cassation after the Versailles appeals court upheld the decision in June.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/my-mother-fell-in-love-with-anfield-real-madrid-s-mbappe-reveals-being-pursued-by-liverpool-1790153591641">My mother fell in love with Anfield': Mbappe reveals being pursued by Liverpool</a>"The allegations against Achraf Hakimi, which he has firmly contested from day one, have not been examined by the Court of Cassation," the player's lawyer, Fanny Colin, told AFP."They will be during the trial, at which all the evidence in Achraf Hakimi's defence will be presented publicly," the lawyer continued.She added her client, "who has nothing to hide", had fully cooperated with police and judicial authorities throughout the investigation and would continue to do so during the forthcoming trial.A lawyer for the plaintiff said the decision to send the case to trial reflected the "strength and rigour of the court of appeal's reasoning"."After three and a half years of legal battles, after being slandered and dragged through the mud by Achraf Hakimi's defence, my client is determined to obtain justice; she will fight to the very end," the woman's lawyer, Rachel-Flore Pardo, said in a statement sent to AFP.In February 2023, a woman then aged 24 told police in the Val-de-Marne region southeast of Paris that Hakimi had raped her.The plaintiff said she met Hakimi in January 2023 on Instagram and went to his home in a taxi ordered by the player, a police source said at the time.She claimed the player kissed her, touched her without her consent and then raped her.She said she managed to push him away and text a friend, who came to pick her up.Hakimi was charged with rape a few days later.PSG said Hakimi "has always firmly denied the allegations against him" and continued to benefit from the presumption of innocence."The club is committed to ensuring a calm and respectful working environment for its player, in accordance with the fundamental principles of the rule of law," PSG said in a statement to AFP.The French champions also reiterated "their constant and unequivocal commitment to combating all forms of violence, particularly sexual violence."

An appeals court confirmed on June 19, during the World Cup, that Hakimi would stand trial in criminal court over the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, an accusation he has repeatedly denied.

A French court on Wednesday upheld a decision to send Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco footballer Achraf Hakimi to trial on rape charges, a judicial source told AFP. An appeals court confirmed on June 19, during the World Cup, that Hakimi would stand trial in criminal court over the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, an accusation he has repeatedly denied. Hakimi, 27, had appealed that decision to the Court of Cassation, the highest court in the French judicial system for civil and criminal matters. The appeal was Hakimi's final legal recourse. In February, he was ordered to stand trial before the criminal court in the Hauts-de-Seine department on the rape charge. Hakimi challenged that initial order and then appealed to the Court of Cassation after the Versailles appeals court upheld the decision in June. Also Read - My mother fell in love with Anfield': Mbappe reveals being pursued by Liverpool "The allegations against Achraf Hakimi, which he has firmly contested from day one, have not been examined by the Court of Cassation," the player's lawyer, Fanny Colin, told AFP. "They will be during the trial, at which all the evidence in Achraf Hakimi's defence will be presented publicly," the lawyer continued. She added her client, "who has nothing to hide", had fully cooperated with police and judicial authorities throughout the investigation and would continue to do so during the forthcoming trial. A lawyer for the plaintiff said the decision to send the case to trial reflected the "strength and rigour of the court of appeal's reasoning". "After three and a half years of legal battles, after being slandered and dragged through the mud by Achraf Hakimi's defence, my client is determined to obtain justice; she will fight to the very end," the woman's lawyer, Rachel-Flore Pardo, said in a statement sent to AFP. In February 2023, a woman then aged 24 told police in the Val-de-Marne region southeast of Paris that Hakimi had raped her. The plaintiff said she met Hakimi in January 2023 on Instagram and went to his home in a taxi ordered by the player, a police source said at the time. She claimed the player kissed her, touched her without her consent and then raped her. She said she managed to push him away and text a friend, who came to pick her up. Hakimi was charged with rape a few days later. PSG said Hakimi "has always firmly denied the allegations against him" and continued to benefit from the presumption of innocence. "The club is committed to ensuring a calm and respectful working environment for its player, in accordance with the fundamental principles of the rule of law," PSG said in a statement to AFP. The French champions also reiterated "their constant and unequivocal commitment to combating all forms of violence, particularly sexual violence."

An appeals court confirmed on June 19, during the World Cup, that Hakimi would stand trial in criminal court over the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, an accusation he has repeatedly denied.

French court upholds decision to send PSG and Morocco footballer Hakimi to rape trial

The Indian cricket team has a busy schedule ahead of them for the rest of the year, which begins with hosting the West Indies for a white-ball tour comprising three ODIs and five T20Is. The series begins with the first ODI scheduled for September 27. India will then travel to New Zealand for a full-fledged tour. India head coach Gautam Gambhir, who took over the role after Rahul Dravid stepped down post-T20 World Cup 2024, will be hoping to avenge India's 0-3 loss in the Test series at home against the Kiwis.Under Gambhir, India won two ICC titles - the Champions Trophy 2025 and the T20 World Cup 2026 - but also lost Test series against New Zealand and South Africa at home, as well as an ODI series in Sri Lanka and a T20I series in Ireland. Ahead of the home series against the West Indies, Gambhir, in conversation with JioStar, spoke about his coaching tenure so far and acknowledged having ups and downs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-jpn-t20i-how-an-overturned-wide-became-point-of-difference-between-india-s-win-and-a-tie-1790133933540">IND vs JPN T20I: How an overturned wide became point of difference</a>"I think I've had my own share of ups and downs; I think I've had my own failures and successes. But again, I've always believed that when you take up that kind of responsibility, there will always be ups and downs. So, whether it was Test cricket, whether it was one-day cricket, or T20 cricket, yes, I've had success, which obviously I will always cherish, but I've had my share of failures as well—which I, again, accept with both hands," Gambhir said about his coaching stint.<h2>Gambhir shares the path going forward</h2>The head coach also spoke about the learnings so far from his coaching tenure, especially for red-ball cricket, which includes the New Zealand tour and then hosting Australia for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting in January next year."I think the best part that has happened is obviously we've played reasonably good Test cricket since England. I'm not saying that we're still not a work in progress, because with the amount of transition that has happened in Test cricket—especially with the likes of Rohit, Virat, and Ashwin leaving, obviously it is very difficult to replace those kinds of players. Because of the amount of talent, experience, and what those guys have done for Indian cricket in red-ball cricket, it's not going to be easy for anyone to replace them, so it will take time," Gambhir noted."I believe that since England, with Shubman taking over, we are heading in the right direction, but we are still a work in progress. I'm sure if we keep backing the right players, we'll reach there and probably Indian cricket will start dominating red-ball cricket for a long, long period of time."If you see in red-ball cricket, look at the number of young guys that are in that red-ball squad, look at their age, and look at the amount of Test matches they've played. So, when you're bringing new guys in, you are obviously trying to make them feel how important Test cricket is, because I am a very big believer that a strong Test-cricketing nation is a strong cricketing nation. It's not the other way around. I've never believed that a strong T20-cricketing nation is a strong cricketing nation. So red-ball still remains our priority."&nbsp;<h2>Where to watch India vs West Indies ODI series live?</h2>&nbsp;India vs West Indies can be watched live from September 27 to October 3 at 2 PM &nbsp;on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.

Gautam Gambhir reflected on his coaching tenure - citing ICC title wins alongside series losses - as India prepares to host West Indies before touring New Zealand to avenge their 0-3 home Test defeat.

The Indian cricket team has a busy schedule ahead of them for the rest of the year, which begins with hosting the West Indies for a white-ball tour comprising three ODIs and five T20Is. The series begins with the first ODI scheduled for September 27. India will then travel to New Zealand for a full-fledged tour. India head coach Gautam Gambhir, who took over the role after Rahul Dravid stepped down post-T20 World Cup 2024, will be hoping to avenge India's 0-3 loss in the Test series at home against the Kiwis. Under Gambhir, India won two ICC titles - the Champions Trophy 2025 and the T20 World Cup 2026 - but also lost Test series against New Zealand and South Africa at home, as well as an ODI series in Sri Lanka and a T20I series in Ireland. Ahead of the home series against the West Indies, Gambhir, in conversation with JioStar, spoke about his coaching tenure so far and acknowledged having ups and downs. Also Read - IND vs JPN T20I: How an overturned wide became point of difference "I think I've had my own share of ups and downs; I think I've had my own failures and successes. But again, I've always believed that when you take up that kind of responsibility, there will always be ups and downs. So, whether it was Test cricket, whether it was one-day cricket, or T20 cricket, yes, I've had success, which obviously I will always cherish, but I've had my share of failures as well—which I, again, accept with both hands," Gambhir said about his coaching stint. Gambhir shares the path going forward The head coach also spoke about the learnings so far from his coaching tenure, especially for red-ball cricket, which includes the New Zealand tour and then hosting Australia for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting in January next year. "I think the best part that has happened is obviously we've played reasonably good Test cricket since England. I'm not saying that we're still not a work in progress, because with the amount of transition that has happened in Test cricket—especially with the likes of Rohit, Virat, and Ashwin leaving, obviously it is very difficult to replace those kinds of players. Because of the amount of talent, experience, and what those guys have done for Indian cricket in red-ball cricket, it's not going to be easy for anyone to replace them, so it will take time," Gambhir noted. "I believe that since England, with Shubman taking over, we are heading in the right direction, but we are still a work in progress. I'm sure if we keep backing the right players, we'll reach there and probably Indian cricket will start dominating red-ball cricket for a long, long period of time. "If you see in red-ball cricket, look at the number of young guys that are in that red-ball squad, look at their age, and look at the amount of Test matches they've played. So, when you're bringing new guys in, you are obviously trying to make them feel how important Test cricket is, because I am a very big believer that a strong Test-cricketing nation is a strong cricketing nation. It's not the other way around. I've never believed that a strong T20-cricketing nation is a strong cricketing nation. So red-ball still remains our priority." Where to watch India vs West Indies ODI series live? India vs West Indies can be watched live from September 27 to October 3 at 2 PM on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.

Gautam Gambhir reflected on his coaching tenure - citing ICC title wins alongside series losses - as India prepares to host West Indies before touring New Zealand to avenge their 0-3 home Test defeat.

'I cherish my success and accept failures with both hands': India head coach Gambhir on his tenure so far

Kylian Mbappe, in a recent interview, has revealed that he was pursued by English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool during the early stages of his career. The French superstar, however, joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and became one of the most successful footballers in the club's history. Mbappe, who now plays for Real Madrid in La Liga, left PSG in 2024 after seven years at the club. The French footballer also revealed that his mother wanted him to join Liverpool because she was a fan of then-manager Jurgen Klopp and even traveled to Anfield - Liverpool's home ground - during early negotiations.<h2>Mbappe reveals being pursued by Liverpool</h2>In an interview with The Athletic, Mbappe said that in 2017, when he was at Monaco aged 18 and looking for his next club, Liverpool was a strong choice."It was while I was playing in Monaco. I had to make a decision. And yes, I was close to Liverpool. My mum was a big fan of Jurgen Klopp and the favorite destination for my mum was Liverpool. She wanted me to go there," Mbappe said.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mikel-arteta-verbally-agrees-to-three-year-extension-with-arsenal-after-title-winning-premier-league-season-1790140367164">Arteta verbally agrees to three-year extension with Arsenal</a>"I didn't listen because I wanted to play in my city, Paris. I didn't want to leave my country before I was someone. But yes, my mum was always saying 'Liverpool -- you're going to be there, playing at Anfield, it's going to be insane for you.' I was like, 'OK!'"She went there [for] the first step of the negotiations. She went to the city, she went to the stadium, she met the people. She was like, 'It's a wonderful club, everybody's so kind, it's a family club, a big club.'"She went to Anfield and fell in love with it. She watched a few games alone, to feel the atmosphere, because she wanted to imagine me in this stadium," he added.<h2>How did Mbappe perform at PSG?</h2>Mbappe played for PSG from 2017 to 2024, starting in 182 Ligue 1 matches and scoring 175 goals (and 256 goals in 308 appearances across all competitions). He also made 64 appearances for PSG in the UEFA Champions League, scoring 42 goals.

Kylian Mbappe revealed he nearly joined Liverpool from Monaco in 2017. His mother pushed for the move after visiting Anfield, but he chose PSG to establish himself in France first.

Kylian Mbappe, in a recent interview, has revealed that he was pursued by English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool during the early stages of his career. The French superstar, however, joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and became one of the most successful footballers in the club's history. Mbappe, who now plays for Real Madrid in La Liga, left PSG in 2024 after seven years at the club. The French footballer also revealed that his mother wanted him to join Liverpool because she was a fan of then-manager Jurgen Klopp and even traveled to Anfield - Liverpool's home ground - during early negotiations. Mbappe reveals being pursued by Liverpool In an interview with The Athletic, Mbappe said that in 2017, when he was at Monaco aged 18 and looking for his next club, Liverpool was a strong choice. "It was while I was playing in Monaco. I had to make a decision. And yes, I was close to Liverpool. My mum was a big fan of Jurgen Klopp and the favorite destination for my mum was Liverpool. She wanted me to go there," Mbappe said. Also Read - Arteta verbally agrees to three-year extension with Arsenal "I didn't listen because I wanted to play in my city, Paris. I didn't want to leave my country before I was someone. But yes, my mum was always saying 'Liverpool -- you're going to be there, playing at Anfield, it's going to be insane for you.' I was like, 'OK!' "She went there [for] the first step of the negotiations. She went to the city, she went to the stadium, she met the people. She was like, 'It's a wonderful club, everybody's so kind, it's a family club, a big club.' "She went to Anfield and fell in love with it. She watched a few games alone, to feel the atmosphere, because she wanted to imagine me in this stadium," he added. How did Mbappe perform at PSG? Mbappe played for PSG from 2017 to 2024, starting in 182 Ligue 1 matches and scoring 175 goals (and 256 goals in 308 appearances across all competitions). He also made 64 appearances for PSG in the UEFA Champions League, scoring 42 goals.

Kylian Mbappe revealed he nearly joined Liverpool from Monaco in 2017. His mother pushed for the move after visiting Anfield, but he chose PSG to establish himself in France first.

'My mother fell in love with Anfield': Real Madrid's Mbappe reveals being pursued by Liverpool

India's star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has finally gotten her elusive Asiad medal, winning a silver in women's 49kg weightlifting at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday (Sep 23). Chanu's medal is the first for India in weightlifting since Karnam Malleswari's silver in 1998. This is also Mirabai's first Asian Games medal, adding to her Olympic silver (Tokyo 2020), and titles at the World Championships, Asian Championships, and Commonwealth Games. Chanu had heartbreakingly missed winning a medal in the last edition of the Asian Games in Hangzhou (2023), China, where she finished fourth after injuring herself on her final clean and jerk attempt.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-afghan-cyclist-who-fled-after-taliban-came-to-power-defies-all-odds-to-win-women-s-silver-1790137828980">Asian Games 2026: Afghan cyclist, who fled after Taliban came to power, defies all odds to win women's silver</a><h2>How Mirabai Chanu won the elusive Asian Games medal</h2>Mirabai was impressive during the snatch part of the event, lifting progressively 83 kg, 85 kg, and 87 kg in her three attempts. In the clean and jerk, she lifted 107 kg in her first attempt and 111 kg in her second attempt to take her total to 198 kg, which proved good enough for the silver medal. Watch her win the silver below:

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The gold was won by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s Ri Song Gum with a total weight of 215 kg (94 kg + 121 kg). The bronze medal went to Indonesia’s Luluk Diana Tri Wijayana with a total weight of 191 kg (88 kg + 103 kg).<h2>How other Indian athletes performed</h2>In other results, shooter Manu Bhaker, who had won two medals at the Paris Olympics 2024, finished fifth in the 10m air pistol final. The Indian men's and women's teams, however, won bronze in their respective skeet events.Jay Meena, meanwhile, won India's maiden soft tennis medal, clinching a bronze after losing to Japan’s Takuya Kurosaka in the men's singles semifinal.Boxer Ankush Panghal moved into the quarterfinals of the men's 80kg event with a 5-0 win over Bahrain’s Hamza Vogel.

Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women’s 49kg weightlifting at the 2026 Asian Games with a 198kg lift. It is her maiden Asiad medal and India's first weightlifting medal since 1998.

India's star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has finally gotten her elusive Asiad medal, winning a silver in women's 49kg weightlifting at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday (Sep 23). Chanu's medal is the first for India in weightlifting since Karnam Malleswari's silver in 1998. This is also Mirabai's first Asian Games medal, adding to her Olympic silver (Tokyo 2020), and titles at the World Championships, Asian Championships, and Commonwealth Games. Chanu had heartbreakingly missed winning a medal in the last edition of the Asian Games in Hangzhou (2023), China, where she finished fourth after injuring herself on her final clean and jerk attempt. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: Afghan cyclist, who fled after Taliban came to power, defies all odds to win women's silver How Mirabai Chanu won the elusive Asian Games medal Mirabai was impressive during the snatch part of the event, lifting progressively 83 kg, 85 kg, and 87 kg in her three attempts. In the clean and jerk, she lifted 107 kg in her first attempt and 111 kg in her second attempt to take her total to 198 kg, which proved good enough for the silver medal. Watch her win the silver below:

Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women’s 49kg weightlifting at the 2026 Asian Games with a 198kg lift. It is her maiden Asiad medal and India's first weightlifting medal since 1998.

Asian Games 2026: Mirabai Chanu ends India's weightlifting medal drought with silver in 49kg category

Mikel Arteta, the manager who took Arsenal to glory last season for the club's first Premier League title since 2004, has agreed to a verbal extension to his contract. Arteta's latest three-year contract, which was signed in 2024, was set to end after the ongoing season. Under the extension, Arteta will stay at Arsenal for three more years, taking his overall stay past a decade. He became Arsenal manager in December 2019, replacing Unai Emery, and is now the longest-serving Premier League manager after Manchester City's Pep Guardiola left after last season.<h2>Arteta agrees to extend stay with Arsenal</h2>Arsenal management is very happy with Arteta's performance, which included a place in the Champions League final last season apart from winning the Premier League. Arsenal, however, lost the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout in Budapest, Hungary.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/la-liga-tebas-rejects-real-madrid-refereeing-conspiracy-claims-1790082194161">La Liga president Tebas rejects Real Madrid's refereeing conspiracy allegations</a>His current contract, as reported by The Guardian, is believed to be £10 ($13) million and a bonus of £5 ($6.5) million if qualified for the Champions League. The 44-year-old Spaniard is expected to get a hefty raise after last season's heroics.The negotiations for his contract extension have been going on since the end of last season in May earlier this year, but were put on hold during the summer transfer window.<h2>What Arteta said about contract extension</h2>Under Arteta, Arsenal started the ongoing season with seven consecutive wins across all competitions before losing to Brighton 0-3 in a shock defeat on Saturday (Sep 19) in the Premier League. Before the game, Arteta spoke about his extension and said: "I think we are all very much aligned. Whenever the time is right, we’ll get that done. There is nothing to be concerned about. I think we both have the same ambition and the same will."Arsenal is currently second on the Premier League table with 12 points from four wins and one defeat in five matches.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has agreed to a long-term contract extension keeping him at the club past 2029. Arteta led Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years and the Champions League final.

Mikel Arteta, the manager who took Arsenal to glory last season for the club's first Premier League title since 2004, has agreed to a verbal extension to his contract. Arteta's latest three-year contract, which was signed in 2024, was set to end after the ongoing season. Under the extension, Arteta will stay at Arsenal for three more years, taking his overall stay past a decade. He became Arsenal manager in December 2019, replacing Unai Emery, and is now the longest-serving Premier League manager after Manchester City's Pep Guardiola left after last season. Arteta agrees to extend stay with Arsenal Arsenal management is very happy with Arteta's performance, which included a place in the Champions League final last season apart from winning the Premier League. Arsenal, however, lost the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout in Budapest, Hungary. Also Read - La Liga president Tebas rejects Real Madrid's refereeing conspiracy allegations His current contract, as reported by The Guardian, is believed to be £10 ($13) million and a bonus of £5 ($6.5) million if qualified for the Champions League. The 44-year-old Spaniard is expected to get a hefty raise after last season's heroics. The negotiations for his contract extension have been going on since the end of last season in May earlier this year, but were put on hold during the summer transfer window. What Arteta said about contract extension Under Arteta, Arsenal started the ongoing season with seven consecutive wins across all competitions before losing to Brighton 0-3 in a shock defeat on Saturday (Sep 19) in the Premier League. Before the game, Arteta spoke about his extension and said: "I think we are all very much aligned. Whenever the time is right, we’ll get that done. There is nothing to be concerned about. I think we both have the same ambition and the same will." Arsenal is currently second on the Premier League table with 12 points from four wins and one defeat in five matches.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has agreed to a long-term contract extension keeping him at the club past 2029. Arteta led Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years and the Champions League final.

Mikel Arteta verbally agrees to three-year extension with Arsenal after title-winning Premier League season

Fariba Hashimi, an Afghan cyclist, defied all odds to win a silver medal on Tuesday (Sep 22) at the 2026 Asian Games, currently underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Hashimi, who fled her country after the Taliban returned to power in 2021, now lives in Italy and hopes that her win inspires women in her homeland, where they are subjected to various restrictions. The 23-year-old came second behind China’s Guo Li in the women’s road race after overcoming many obstacles, including not having a proper team.<h2>How Hashimi defied odds to win cycling silver at Asian Games 2026</h2>Hashimi hails from Faryab province in northern Afghanistan. She was attacked with stones when she started out and disguised herself as a man to practice, reports news agency AFP.“I was born inside a country where women who dream are getting attacked, and I’m really happy that I have fought against that,” she said. “I hope that the next generation will come here and represent their country without any fear.”Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/harmanpreet-kaur-asian-games-2026-gold-medal-reaction-1790097981833">'Opened gate of gold medals': Harmanpreet Kaur on India’s Asian Games final win</a>“They took away our freedom, they took away everything from us. This silver medal can show a lot of resilience from Afghan women, and I’m really happy. I’m not alone; I know that behind me, millions of women from many countries have the same dream, and they are standing with me.”After fleeing Afghanistan, Fariba and her sister Yulduz, who is also a cyclist, settled in Italy with the help of former world champion Alessandra Cappellotto. The sisters also competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics and now look forward to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.Fariba also had a word of praise for host nation Japan, revealing: “I’m here without a mechanic, without any preparation. We brought one guy with us from the national federation, and he just drove the car. We were fixing the bike ourselves. I was the mechanic for myself. I was washing the bike myself. Thank you to the Japanese team. They were really, really nice to me and fixed my bike.”&nbsp;

Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi won silver in the women’s road race at the 2026 Asian Games. Living in Italy after fleeing the Taliban, she overcame a lack of support to inspire Afghan women.

Fariba Hashimi, an Afghan cyclist, defied all odds to win a silver medal on Tuesday (Sep 22) at the 2026 Asian Games, currently underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Hashimi, who fled her country after the Taliban returned to power in 2021, now lives in Italy and hopes that her win inspires women in her homeland, where they are subjected to various restrictions. The 23-year-old came second behind China’s Guo Li in the women’s road race after overcoming many obstacles, including not having a proper team. How Hashimi defied odds to win cycling silver at Asian Games 2026 Hashimi hails from Faryab province in northern Afghanistan. She was attacked with stones when she started out and disguised herself as a man to practice, reports news agency AFP. “I was born inside a country where women who dream are getting attacked, and I’m really happy that I have fought against that,” she said. “I hope that the next generation will come here and represent their country without any fear.” Also Read - 'Opened gate of gold medals': Harmanpreet Kaur on India’s Asian Games final win “They took away our freedom, they took away everything from us. This silver medal can show a lot of resilience from Afghan women, and I’m really happy. I’m not alone; I know that behind me, millions of women from many countries have the same dream, and they are standing with me.” After fleeing Afghanistan, Fariba and her sister Yulduz, who is also a cyclist, settled in Italy with the help of former world champion Alessandra Cappellotto. The sisters also competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics and now look forward to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Fariba also had a word of praise for host nation Japan, revealing: “I’m here without a mechanic, without any preparation. We brought one guy with us from the national federation, and he just drove the car. We were fixing the bike ourselves. I was the mechanic for myself. I was washing the bike myself. Thank you to the Japanese team. They were really, really nice to me and fixed my bike.”

Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi won silver in the women’s road race at the 2026 Asian Games. Living in Italy after fleeing the Taliban, she overcame a lack of support to inspire Afghan women.

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