Schoolgirl swimmer Yu Zidi won her second gold of the Asian Games on Monday with the fastest time in the world this year, while a teenage badminton player became the first doping case. Yu's winning time of 2min 06.10sec in the 200m individual medley was only 0.40sec slower than the world record of Canadian Summer McIntosh and showed why the Chinese sensation could take the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by storm.&nbsp;"I feel even happier winning this second gold medal than I did with the first one," said the 13-year-old Yu, who won the 200m butterfly on Sunday and has smashed two Asian Games records in as many days.&nbsp;There was drama in the Tokyo Aquatics Centre pool when Japan star Shin Ohashi dead-heated with China's Dong Zhihao to give them each a gold in the men's 100m breaststroke.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-meet-yu-zidi-china-s-13-year-old-gold-medallist-swimmer-1789970749048">Asian Games 2026: Meet Yu Zidi - China's 13-year-old gold medallist swimmer</a>&nbsp;"I'm really happy to get a gold but it was a tie so it's a little frustrating," said Ohashi. "The feeling is 50-50."&nbsp;Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey defended her title in the women's 200m freestyle.&nbsp;Thailand's talented young women's badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh became the first known doping case of the Nagoya-Aichi Games. The 19-year-old returned a positive sample for the banned substance furosemide and has been provisionally suspended, the International Testing Agency said. The teenager, who is ranked 18th in the world and regarded as a rising star back home, had been due to face China on Tuesday in the team event.<h2>Koreas draw</h2>The women's football group stage meeting between North and South Korea was hotly anticipated but turned into a niggly affair which ended 1-1 in Shizuoka. Just over 2,000 fans were at the 50,000-capacity stadium which staged matches at the 2002 World Cup, with a group of North Korean fans wearing red t-shirts with some having the country's flag painted on their faces.&nbsp;North Korea led through Chae Un Yong's first-half goal.&nbsp;Yun Su-jeong's second-half strike ensured the spoils were shared and the players exchanged tepid high-fives at the end, but did not speak to each other.&nbsp;The neighbours remain technically at war because the 1950-53 Korean war ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty.&nbsp;The boxing began Monday at Aichi's Nishio Gymnasium with some shock results in the men's light-middleweight (70kg) as silver and bronze medalists from three years ago at the Hangzhou Games both lost in the last 32.&nbsp;Kan Chia-wei of Taiwan, second in Hangzhou, was beaten on a 4-1 split decision by Palestine's Mohammed Issa.&nbsp;"I am not satisfied with this result," said Kan. "I suffered a shoulder injury, so my next goal is to regain my fitness."&nbsp;That came moments after Bayramdurdy Nurmuhammedov of Turkmenistan, third in 2023, lost by the same scoreline to Bahrain's Aly Abdalla.&nbsp;"He doesn't have IQ, he just (puts) pressure, pressure, pressure," said Abdalla after outthinking his marauding opponent.&nbsp;"That's why he was a little bit hard today because it's the toughest, such pressure, so there is no chance just to box."

China’s 13-year-old Yu Zidi wins second Asian Games gold in 200m IM as Thailand badminton star Pitchamon Opatniputh faces first doping ban.

Schoolgirl swimmer Yu Zidi won her second gold of the Asian Games on Monday with the fastest time in the world this year, while a teenage badminton player became the first doping case. Yu's winning time of 2min 06.10sec in the 200m individual medley was only 0.40sec slower than the world record of Canadian Summer McIntosh and showed why the Chinese sensation could take the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by storm. "I feel even happier winning this second gold medal than I did with the first one," said the 13-year-old Yu, who won the 200m butterfly on Sunday and has smashed two Asian Games records in as many days. There was drama in the Tokyo Aquatics Centre pool when Japan star Shin Ohashi dead-heated with China's Dong Zhihao to give them each a gold in the men's 100m breaststroke. Also read| Asian Games 2026: Meet Yu Zidi - China's 13-year-old gold medallist swimmer "I'm really happy to get a gold but it was a tie so it's a little frustrating," said Ohashi. "The feeling is 50-50." Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey defended her title in the women's 200m freestyle. Thailand's talented young women's badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh became the first known doping case of the Nagoya-Aichi Games. The 19-year-old returned a positive sample for the banned substance furosemide and has been provisionally suspended, the International Testing Agency said. The teenager, who is ranked 18th in the world and regarded as a rising star back home, had been due to face China on Tuesday in the team event. Koreas draw The women's football group stage meeting between North and South Korea was hotly anticipated but turned into a niggly affair which ended 1-1 in Shizuoka. Just over 2,000 fans were at the 50,000-capacity stadium which staged matches at the 2002 World Cup, with a group of North Korean fans wearing red t-shirts with some having the country's flag painted on their faces. North Korea led through Chae Un Yong's first-half goal. Yun Su-jeong's second-half strike ensured the spoils were shared and the players exchanged tepid high-fives at the end, but did not speak to each other. The neighbours remain technically at war because the 1950-53 Korean war ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty. The boxing began Monday at Aichi's Nishio Gymnasium with some shock results in the men's light-middleweight (70kg) as silver and bronze medalists from three years ago at the Hangzhou Games both lost in the last 32. Kan Chia-wei of Taiwan, second in Hangzhou, was beaten on a 4-1 split decision by Palestine's Mohammed Issa. "I am not satisfied with this result," said Kan. "I suffered a shoulder injury, so my next goal is to regain my fitness." That came moments after Bayramdurdy Nurmuhammedov of Turkmenistan, third in 2023, lost by the same scoreline to Bahrain's Aly Abdalla. "He doesn't have IQ, he just (puts) pressure, pressure, pressure," said Abdalla after outthinking his marauding opponent. "That's why he was a little bit hard today because it's the toughest, such pressure, so there is no chance just to box."

China’s 13-year-old Yu Zidi wins second Asian Games gold in 200m IM as Thailand badminton star Pitchamon Opatniputh faces first doping ban.

China's Yu Zidi, 13, wins second gold as first doping case hits Asian Games

India and Japan are set for a maiden yet historic face-off in a one-off T20I on Tuesday at the Sano International Stadium, with the Japanese captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming calling this a monumental feat for the country’s cricket. The match also fulfils a long-cherished dream for Japan Cricket Association (JCA) CEO Naoki Alex Miyaji, who led the effort to arrange the landmark encounter.&nbsp;“The CEO has had this dream for a long time,” Japan captain Kendel said on the eve of the match against a full-strength Indian team. “When news first came up that we were hosting the Asian Games, Naoki had been talking about the concept of having India here for a game. So, for it to turn into reality is extremely special for a lot of people involved, and as a men's team, we can't wait.”&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-shafali-verma-century-india-bangladesh-semifinal-1789893890849">Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold</a>&nbsp;Reflecting on the JCA’s efforts to convince the BCCI for a one-off T20I against India ahead of their 2026 Asian Games campaign took some doing, on which Kendel said, “It's taken a massive effort from a lot of people involved to make it happen. Credit, of course, goes to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for accepting Japan’s proposal. Also, to our leadership team here at the Japan Cricket Association (JCA), and in particular, the CEO.”&nbsp;Since India usually plays only against top Test-nation teams, Japan knows just how big this opportunity is for their players. Facing the three-time T20 World Cup champions will not only ignite excitement among local fans in Japan, but also inspire the country's next generation of young cricketers.&nbsp;“It's got the potential to accelerate the growth of cricket across the country,” remarks Kendel. “There's going to be more people here than ever before for a cricket match. And clearly the best quality players that we've ever had here as well.”<h2>On Facing Bumrah, Abhishek</h2>India is coming off a 3-0 T20I series win over Afghanistan, where opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a fifty and a hundred (108) — &nbsp;he scored off just 30 balls in the final match. Bumrah, who also returned to action, would have all eyes on him, with Japan’s men’s cricket team all but keen on rubbing shoulders with T20I greats.&nbsp;“It still does sound quite surreal to be hearing about them playing here in Japan. But the Japanese are not overawed by the might of the opposition. I can't guarantee any outcome, but what I can guarantee is that we will try our best. We'll compete, and hopefully, we'll give it our best shot,” Kendel said of Japan’s face-off against India in a chat with Cricbuzz.

Japan captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hails historic one-off T20I against India as a landmark moment to accelerate cricket growth in Japan.

India and Japan are set for a maiden yet historic face-off in a one-off T20I on Tuesday at the Sano International Stadium, with the Japanese captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming calling this a monumental feat for the country’s cricket. The match also fulfils a long-cherished dream for Japan Cricket Association (JCA) CEO Naoki Alex Miyaji, who led the effort to arrange the landmark encounter. “The CEO has had this dream for a long time,” Japan captain Kendel said on the eve of the match against a full-strength Indian team. “When news first came up that we were hosting the Asian Games, Naoki had been talking about the concept of having India here for a game. So, for it to turn into reality is extremely special for a lot of people involved, and as a men's team, we can't wait.” Also read| Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold Reflecting on the JCA’s efforts to convince the BCCI for a one-off T20I against India ahead of their 2026 Asian Games campaign took some doing, on which Kendel said, “It's taken a massive effort from a lot of people involved to make it happen. Credit, of course, goes to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for accepting Japan’s proposal. Also, to our leadership team here at the Japan Cricket Association (JCA), and in particular, the CEO.” Since India usually plays only against top Test-nation teams, Japan knows just how big this opportunity is for their players. Facing the three-time T20 World Cup champions will not only ignite excitement among local fans in Japan, but also inspire the country's next generation of young cricketers. “It's got the potential to accelerate the growth of cricket across the country,” remarks Kendel. “There's going to be more people here than ever before for a cricket match. And clearly the best quality players that we've ever had here as well.” On Facing Bumrah, Abhishek India is coming off a 3-0 T20I series win over Afghanistan, where opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a fifty and a hundred (108) — he scored off just 30 balls in the final match. Bumrah, who also returned to action, would have all eyes on him, with Japan’s men’s cricket team all but keen on rubbing shoulders with T20I greats. “It still does sound quite surreal to be hearing about them playing here in Japan. But the Japanese are not overawed by the might of the opposition. I can't guarantee any outcome, but what I can guarantee is that we will try our best. We'll compete, and hopefully, we'll give it our best shot,” Kendel said of Japan’s face-off against India in a chat with Cricbuzz.

Japan captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hails historic one-off T20I against India as a landmark moment to accelerate cricket growth in Japan.

'India T20I can accelerate Japan’s cricket growth,' says captain Kendel ahead of historic face-off

There is no stopping the Indian women’s hockey team, who have blasted 36 goals in the first two Pool B matches at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 in Japan. A day after outclassing Uzbekistan in a 19-0 mauling, with drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat netting eight goals, the Women in Blue hammered Indonesia in their second match on Monday, smashing them 17-1. India’s dominance in field hockey has placed them atop their Pool with a massive goal difference.&nbsp;Deepika continued her purple patch with three goals against Indonesia (8’, 28’ and 40’) as India netted seven from penalty corners and 10 from open play on Monday. Deepika’s hat-trick raises her goal tally to 11 in just two matches.&nbsp;While seasoned forward Navneet Kaur (35', 56', 57') and Rutuja Pisal (15', 20', 38') also completed their respective hat-tricks, Sunelita Toppo (11', 30'), Lalremsiami Hmarzote (13', 16') and Sakshi Rana (25', 57') scored a brace each. Captain Salima Tete (34') and Ishika Chaudhary (36') also added one goal each to their records.&nbsp;This game also marked a historic moment for veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia, who became the most-capped Indian women’s hockey player with 321 senior international appearances, surpassing former Indian striker Vandana Katariya.&nbsp;Deepika opened the scoring for India against Indonesia, adding to the eight goals she scored in India’s tournament opener. Three minutes later, Sunelita found the back of the net from open play before Lalremsiami converted a set-piece in the 12th minute.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/suchika-tariyal-asian-games-2026-mma-bronze-medal-1789979217621">Indian MMA queen Suchika Tariyal wins historic bronze at Asian Games; who is she?</a>&nbsp;Rutuja scored her first soon after as India ended the opening quarter with a commanding 4-0 lead.&nbsp;The second quarter was no different as Lalremsiami completed her brace shortly after the play resumed, while Rutuja scored her second in the 20th minute. Teenager Sakshi opened her account with a field goal in the 25th minute. India led by 9-0 till the second quarter, with Deepika and Sunelita also converting penalty corners.&nbsp;Indonesia scored one in the third quarter against the run of play through Innes Aditya; India responded instantly, scoring five goals in six minutes to end the quarter with a 14-1 lead.&nbsp;Even though Indonesia tried to keep the Indian attack quiet for the first 10 minutes in the final quarter, Navneet’s brace in the 56th and 57th minutes, alongside Sakshi’s second of the day, concluded another emphatic win for the women’s hockey team in this competition.&nbsp;After enjoying a rest day on Tuesday, India will face Thailand on Wednesday before facing hosts Japan and Singapore in their remaining Pool B matches.&nbsp;Meanwhile, if the Indian women’s hockey team win the gold medal at Aichi-Nagoya 2026, they will directly qualify for the LA28 Games.

Indian women's hockey team thrashing Indonesia 17-1 at Asian Games 2026. Deepika, Navneet, and Rutuja score hat-tricks as India reach 36 goals. 

There is no stopping the Indian women’s hockey team, who have blasted 36 goals in the first two Pool B matches at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 in Japan. A day after outclassing Uzbekistan in a 19-0 mauling, with drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat netting eight goals, the Women in Blue hammered Indonesia in their second match on Monday, smashing them 17-1. India’s dominance in field hockey has placed them atop their Pool with a massive goal difference. Deepika continued her purple patch with three goals against Indonesia (8’, 28’ and 40’) as India netted seven from penalty corners and 10 from open play on Monday. Deepika’s hat-trick raises her goal tally to 11 in just two matches. While seasoned forward Navneet Kaur (35', 56', 57') and Rutuja Pisal (15', 20', 38') also completed their respective hat-tricks, Sunelita Toppo (11', 30'), Lalremsiami Hmarzote (13', 16') and Sakshi Rana (25', 57') scored a brace each. Captain Salima Tete (34') and Ishika Chaudhary (36') also added one goal each to their records. This game also marked a historic moment for veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia, who became the most-capped Indian women’s hockey player with 321 senior international appearances, surpassing former Indian striker Vandana Katariya. Deepika opened the scoring for India against Indonesia, adding to the eight goals she scored in India’s tournament opener. Three minutes later, Sunelita found the back of the net from open play before Lalremsiami converted a set-piece in the 12th minute. Also read| Indian MMA queen Suchika Tariyal wins historic bronze at Asian Games; who is she? Rutuja scored her first soon after as India ended the opening quarter with a commanding 4-0 lead. The second quarter was no different as Lalremsiami completed her brace shortly after the play resumed, while Rutuja scored her second in the 20th minute. Teenager Sakshi opened her account with a field goal in the 25th minute. India led by 9-0 till the second quarter, with Deepika and Sunelita also converting penalty corners. Indonesia scored one in the third quarter against the run of play through Innes Aditya; India responded instantly, scoring five goals in six minutes to end the quarter with a 14-1 lead. Even though Indonesia tried to keep the Indian attack quiet for the first 10 minutes in the final quarter, Navneet’s brace in the 56th and 57th minutes, alongside Sakshi’s second of the day, concluded another emphatic win for the women’s hockey team in this competition. After enjoying a rest day on Tuesday, India will face Thailand on Wednesday before facing hosts Japan and Singapore in their remaining Pool B matches. Meanwhile, if the Indian women’s hockey team win the gold medal at Aichi-Nagoya 2026, they will directly qualify for the LA28 Games.

Indian women's hockey team thrashing Indonesia 17-1 at Asian Games 2026. Deepika, Navneet, and Rutuja score hat-tricks as India reach 36 goals.&nbsp;

Asian Games: Indian women's hockey team thrash Indonesia 17-1, blasts 36 goals in 2 matches

Suchika Tariyal is one name all Indians will remember for a long time. She created history on Monday (Sep 21) at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 after bagging a bronze medal in the women’s traditional MMA – 60kg event in Aichi-Nagoya. She added another chapter to her decorated combat sports career spanning judo, kurash, jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts.&nbsp;Suchika secured India’s first-ever Asian Games MMA medal of the Games after beating Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the quarterfinals, with the two losing semifinalists set to receive a bronze. On Monday, the Indian combat sports athlete faced Singapore’s Teo Hui Hoon in the semifinal and lost 3-0, settling for bronze.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-shooting-himanshu-dhillon-rudrankksh-patil-10m-air-rifle-medals-1789974246538">Asian Games: Indian shooting rush continues with silver-bronze finish in men's 10m air rifle</a>&nbsp;Although failing to reach the gold medal match was heartbreaking, the bronze medal was particularly significant with MMA making its Asian Games debut at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Suchika, however, appeared in just her second continental Games, having represented India in kurash at Hangzhou in 2023.<h2>Who is Suchika Tariyal?</h2>Born on August 6, 1990, Suchika was raised in Rohtak, Haryana, and took up judo at 12 after an eve-teasing incident made her want to learn how to defend herself. Early in her career, she began training at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium before moving to the Dada Dev Mandir Centre in Palam. She even trained at SAI Bhopal, which was instrumental in her development as a competitive judoka.<h3>From Judo to MMA</h3>Suchika impressed all with her judo portfolio. Representing India across 20 international judo competitions, she became an eight-time national champion. Her successful stint included gold medals at the 2019 Commonwealth Judo Championships and 2019 South Asian Games and a silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Judo Championship.&nbsp;Suchika also represented India in the women’s 57kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.&nbsp;Her experience as a judoka, particularly in grappling and ground fighting, eventually laid a foundation for a move into other combat disciplines.&nbsp;Suchika switched disciplines and moved into jiu-jitsu, where she won a gold medal in the Adults Ju-Jitsu Contact Female -63kg category at the 2024 JJIF Ju-Jitsu World Championships.&nbsp;Meanwhile, her MMA chapter began in 2017, before she later moved away from the discipline for seven years while continuing to compete in judo and jiu-jitsu.&nbsp;“Judo set me up for MMA, which for me is the ultimate level of combat sports,” Tariyal told SAI Media. “Because of judo, I was skilful in ground fighting and grappling. I only had to learn the standing game and striking skills for MMA.”&nbsp;Upon returning to professional MMA in 2024, Suchika signed a multi-fight deal with BRAVE Combat Federation and won on her comeback at BRAVE CF 92 in Bahrain in December that year. Later, she won gold at the first two MMA-SFI National Championships before bagging bronze at the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championships in January and May 2026.&nbsp;Her relentless multi-sport journey culminated at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, where she achieved her biggest career milestone yet.&nbsp;“This medal means a lot to me as me and my coaches have worked very hard to reach here,” Tariyal said after securing the bronze. “My family has spent a lot of money on me and provided me with every possible support to help me become a good MMA player. So, this medal means more than my life.”

Suchika Tariyal made history at the Asian Games 2026 by winning India's first-ever medal in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), securing a historic bronze in the women's traditional 60kg event. 

Suchika Tariyal is one name all Indians will remember for a long time. She created history on Monday (Sep 21) at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 after bagging a bronze medal in the women’s traditional MMA – 60kg event in Aichi-Nagoya. She added another chapter to her decorated combat sports career spanning judo, kurash, jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. Suchika secured India’s first-ever Asian Games MMA medal of the Games after beating Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the quarterfinals, with the two losing semifinalists set to receive a bronze. On Monday, the Indian combat sports athlete faced Singapore’s Teo Hui Hoon in the semifinal and lost 3-0, settling for bronze. Also read| Asian Games: Indian shooting rush continues with silver-bronze finish in men's 10m air rifle Although failing to reach the gold medal match was heartbreaking, the bronze medal was particularly significant with MMA making its Asian Games debut at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Suchika, however, appeared in just her second continental Games, having represented India in kurash at Hangzhou in 2023. Who is Suchika Tariyal? Born on August 6, 1990, Suchika was raised in Rohtak, Haryana, and took up judo at 12 after an eve-teasing incident made her want to learn how to defend herself. Early in her career, she began training at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium before moving to the Dada Dev Mandir Centre in Palam. She even trained at SAI Bhopal, which was instrumental in her development as a competitive judoka. From Judo to MMA Suchika impressed all with her judo portfolio. Representing India across 20 international judo competitions, she became an eight-time national champion. Her successful stint included gold medals at the 2019 Commonwealth Judo Championships and 2019 South Asian Games and a silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Judo Championship. Suchika also represented India in the women’s 57kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. Her experience as a judoka, particularly in grappling and ground fighting, eventually laid a foundation for a move into other combat disciplines. Suchika switched disciplines and moved into jiu-jitsu, where she won a gold medal in the Adults Ju-Jitsu Contact Female -63kg category at the 2024 JJIF Ju-Jitsu World Championships. Meanwhile, her MMA chapter began in 2017, before she later moved away from the discipline for seven years while continuing to compete in judo and jiu-jitsu. “Judo set me up for MMA, which for me is the ultimate level of combat sports,” Tariyal told SAI Media. “Because of judo, I was skilful in ground fighting and grappling. I only had to learn the standing game and striking skills for MMA.” Upon returning to professional MMA in 2024, Suchika signed a multi-fight deal with BRAVE Combat Federation and won on her comeback at BRAVE CF 92 in Bahrain in December that year. Later, she won gold at the first two MMA-SFI National Championships before bagging bronze at the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championships in January and May 2026. Her relentless multi-sport journey culminated at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, where she achieved her biggest career milestone yet. “This medal means a lot to me as me and my coaches have worked very hard to reach here,” Tariyal said after securing the bronze. “My family has spent a lot of money on me and provided me with every possible support to help me become a good MMA player. So, this medal means more than my life.”

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Indian MMA queen Suchika Tariyal wins historic bronze at Asian Games; who is she?

India continues to excel in shooting at the ongoing Asian Games 2026, adding more medals to the overall tally in this cornerstone discipline. After Elavenil Valarivan starred for India on Sunday in the women’s 10m air rifle team and individual events, winning silver in both, the men’s shooting team rose to the occasion on the third day. While Asian Games debutant Himanshu Dhillon won the silver medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event on Monday, Rudrankksh Patil joined him on the podium with bronze. Earlier in the day, the two, alongside Parth Mane, won the silver in the 10m air rifle team event at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery.&nbsp;With three medals on day three of the competition, India’s shooting medal tally at the Games climbed to five and counting.While Himanshu shot 252.4 for the second-place finish, China’s Sheng Lihao -- the reigning Olympic champion and world No. 1 – won gold with 254.2, successfully defending his Asian Games title. Rudrankksh was third with 230.9 after 22 shots.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-meet-yu-zidi-china-s-13-year-old-gold-medallist-swimmer-1789970749048">Asian Games 2026: Meet Yu Zidi - China's 13-year-old gold medallist swimmer</a>&nbsp;Rudrankksh took the early lead after 14 shots with 148.2; Sheng Lihao was second with 147.7 and Himanshu at third on 147.4. Himanshu then produced a brilliant 10.9 to close the gap with Rudrankksh, before Lihao took the lead after 16 shots. The three remained ahead till the end, and after 20 shots, China’s Lihao led with 211.6, with Rudrankksh Patil second on 210.6 and Himanshu third on 210.0.&nbsp;In the team event, the Indian trio scored an aggregate of 1890.1 to finish second behind China, who set a world record of 1899.0 for gold. South Korea took bronze with 1884.2.&nbsp;Himanshu qualified seventh for the individual final with 630.0, while Rudrankksh entered as the third-highest qualifier with 631.8. Parth’s 628.3 placed him 11th and out of contention for the individual final.

India’s shooting rush continues at the Asian Games as Himanshu Dhillon wins silver and Rudrankksh Patil takes bronze in the men’s 10m air rifle.

India continues to excel in shooting at the ongoing Asian Games 2026, adding more medals to the overall tally in this cornerstone discipline. After Elavenil Valarivan starred for India on Sunday in the women’s 10m air rifle team and individual events, winning silver in both, the men’s shooting team rose to the occasion on the third day. While Asian Games debutant Himanshu Dhillon won the silver medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event on Monday, Rudrankksh Patil joined him on the podium with bronze. Earlier in the day, the two, alongside Parth Mane, won the silver in the 10m air rifle team event at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery. With three medals on day three of the competition, India’s shooting medal tally at the Games climbed to five and counting. While Himanshu shot 252.4 for the second-place finish, China’s Sheng Lihao -- the reigning Olympic champion and world No. 1 – won gold with 254.2, successfully defending his Asian Games title. Rudrankksh was third with 230.9 after 22 shots. Also read| Asian Games 2026: Meet Yu Zidi - China's 13-year-old gold medallist swimmer Rudrankksh took the early lead after 14 shots with 148.2; Sheng Lihao was second with 147.7 and Himanshu at third on 147.4. Himanshu then produced a brilliant 10.9 to close the gap with Rudrankksh, before Lihao took the lead after 16 shots. The three remained ahead till the end, and after 20 shots, China’s Lihao led with 211.6, with Rudrankksh Patil second on 210.6 and Himanshu third on 210.0. In the team event, the Indian trio scored an aggregate of 1890.1 to finish second behind China, who set a world record of 1899.0 for gold. South Korea took bronze with 1884.2. Himanshu qualified seventh for the individual final with 630.0, while Rudrankksh entered as the third-highest qualifier with 631.8. Parth’s 628.3 placed him 11th and out of contention for the individual final.

India’s shooting rush continues at the Asian Games as Himanshu Dhillon wins silver and Rudrankksh Patil takes bronze in the men’s 10m air rifle.

Asian Games: Indian shooting rush continues with silver-bronze finish in men's 10m air rifle

China's 13-year-old Yu Zidi scripted history at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with a gold medal in swimming on Sunday (Sep 20). Yu won her medal in the 200m butterfly, clocking an Asian Games record time of 2:05.08. With the Los Angeles Olympics about two years away, Yu's first major gold couldn't have come at a better time. Last year, she became the youngest medal winner in swimming World Championships history with a bronze in a relay race at the age of just 12. The schoolgirl turns 14 next month and will compete in two more events at the ongoing Asian Games.<h2>Yu reacts to winning gold at Asian Games</h2>Yu reacted to her swimming medal win at the Asian Games by saying "it was only so-so," albeit with a smile. With her win, her hopes of participating in the Olympics have definitely gained momentum. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Canada's Summer McIntosh had also made her debut at 14 and finished fourth in the 400m freestyle.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fleming-s-aspirations-as-england-test-coach-included-wtc-top-ranking-and-ashes-1789963621063">Fleming's aspirations as England Test coach include WTC, top ranking and Ashes</a>Meanwhile, Hong Kong's multiple Olympic medalist Siobhan Haughey says Yu is exciting for the swimming world. "I think the general consensus is we have more and more great young swimmers swimming well," said Haughey, 28, on Monday (Sep 21), as reported by AFP."When Summer first started she was also very young and swimming fast, so I think that's kind of the trend these days."Hopefully, swimming well that young translates to as you get older and well into your 20s and beyond, so it's exciting for the swimming world," she added.<h2>What's next at the Asian Games?</h2>Swimming is one of the sports taking place in Tokyo, while the rest of the events are being played in Aichi-Nagoya. As for Yu, she will next compete in the 200m individual medley and 400m individual medley, hoping to increase her medal tally.

13-year-old Yu Zidi won 200m butterfly gold in Asian Games record time (2:05.08) at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. China’s rising star next targets the 200m and 400m IM as multi-medalist Siobhan Haughey praised her.

China's 13-year-old Yu Zidi scripted history at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with a gold medal in swimming on Sunday (Sep 20). Yu won her medal in the 200m butterfly, clocking an Asian Games record time of 2:05.08. With the Los Angeles Olympics about two years away, Yu's first major gold couldn't have come at a better time. Last year, she became the youngest medal winner in swimming World Championships history with a bronze in a relay race at the age of just 12. The schoolgirl turns 14 next month and will compete in two more events at the ongoing Asian Games. Yu reacts to winning gold at Asian Games Yu reacted to her swimming medal win at the Asian Games by saying "it was only so-so," albeit with a smile. With her win, her hopes of participating in the Olympics have definitely gained momentum. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Canada's Summer McIntosh had also made her debut at 14 and finished fourth in the 400m freestyle. Also Read - Fleming's aspirations as England Test coach include WTC, top ranking and Ashes Meanwhile, Hong Kong's multiple Olympic medalist Siobhan Haughey says Yu is exciting for the swimming world. "I think the general consensus is we have more and more great young swimmers swimming well," said Haughey, 28, on Monday (Sep 21), as reported by AFP. "When Summer first started she was also very young and swimming fast, so I think that's kind of the trend these days. "Hopefully, swimming well that young translates to as you get older and well into your 20s and beyond, so it's exciting for the swimming world," she added. What's next at the Asian Games? Swimming is one of the sports taking place in Tokyo, while the rest of the events are being played in Aichi-Nagoya. As for Yu, she will next compete in the 200m individual medley and 400m individual medley, hoping to increase her medal tally.

13-year-old Yu Zidi won 200m butterfly gold in Asian Games record time (2:05.08) at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. China’s rising star next targets the 200m and 400m IM as multi-medalist Siobhan Haughey praised her.

Asian Games 2026: Meet Yu Zidi - China's 13-year-old gold medallist swimmer

England replaced Brendon McCullum as their red-ball head coach with another New Zealander - Stephen Fleming - arguably the best Kiwi skipper of all time. Although Fleming was not with England during their recent whitewash of Pakistan at home, the Kiwi player has his sights set on bigger things now. England, under McCullum, were flamboyant, and Fleming, in his first press conference as England Test coach, acknowledged that he "loved the positive play and the freeing up of the England players, which was deemed to be a bit of a hurdle." The former Kiwi skipper, who served as Chennai Super Kings' head coach for 18 years, however, wants to just "take that and combine a bit of cricket sense in the key moments."<h2>Fleming shares his aspirations as England Test coach</h2>"I would love to be in charge of the No. 1 Test team in the world. That would be my aspiration... and as a New Zealander, I have watched and loved the Ashes all my cricketing life, so to be part of that is an absolute highlight. I can’t wait for that," Fleming said.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lot-of-things-to-learn-from-experienced-players-jayasuriya-backs-rohit-virat-for-2027-odi-world-cup-1789919254353">'Lot of things to learn..': Jayasuriya backs Rohit, Virat for 2027 ODI World Cup</a>He also pointed out England's past World Test Championship (WTC) performance, saying: "England could do much better than that; even the attitude around the over-rate comes down to identity and style of play. If that’s one of the pinnacle trophies in world cricket, why would we not be trying to get it along with every other marquee event that comes our way?”Regarding England players' recent off-the-field drama, Fleming added: "There is a piece of work there that has already begun, which is around our identity. There has been a lot of coverage around that. The way players represent England and the group is going to be really important to me."<h2>When do England play their next Test?</h2>England's next Test assignment is in December 2026, when they visit South Africa for a three-Test series running into January 2027. The Three Lions then play Australia in the 150th Anniversary Test in March before facing Bangladesh in a one-off Test in May. The much-awaited 2027 Ashes series then begins in June 2027.

Stephen Fleming replaced Brendon McCullum as England's Test coach, targeting the No. 1 ranking, WTC success, and the 2027 Ashes. His era starts away in South Africa in Dec 2026 before 2027 home clashes.

England replaced Brendon McCullum as their red-ball head coach with another New Zealander - Stephen Fleming - arguably the best Kiwi skipper of all time. Although Fleming was not with England during their recent whitewash of Pakistan at home, the Kiwi player has his sights set on bigger things now. England, under McCullum, were flamboyant, and Fleming, in his first press conference as England Test coach, acknowledged that he "loved the positive play and the freeing up of the England players, which was deemed to be a bit of a hurdle." The former Kiwi skipper, who served as Chennai Super Kings' head coach for 18 years, however, wants to just "take that and combine a bit of cricket sense in the key moments." Fleming shares his aspirations as England Test coach "I would love to be in charge of the No. 1 Test team in the world. That would be my aspiration... and as a New Zealander, I have watched and loved the Ashes all my cricketing life, so to be part of that is an absolute highlight. I can’t wait for that," Fleming said. Also Read - 'Lot of things to learn..': Jayasuriya backs Rohit, Virat for 2027 ODI World Cup He also pointed out England's past World Test Championship (WTC) performance, saying: "England could do much better than that; even the attitude around the over-rate comes down to identity and style of play. If that’s one of the pinnacle trophies in world cricket, why would we not be trying to get it along with every other marquee event that comes our way?” Regarding England players' recent off-the-field drama, Fleming added: "There is a piece of work there that has already begun, which is around our identity. There has been a lot of coverage around that. The way players represent England and the group is going to be really important to me." When do England play their next Test? England's next Test assignment is in December 2026, when they visit South Africa for a three-Test series running into January 2027. The Three Lions then play Australia in the 150th Anniversary Test in March before facing Bangladesh in a one-off Test in May. The much-awaited 2027 Ashes series then begins in June 2027.

Stephen Fleming replaced Brendon McCullum as England's Test coach, targeting the No. 1 ranking, WTC success, and the 2027 Ashes. His era starts away in South Africa in Dec 2026 before 2027 home clashes.

Fleming's aspirations as England Test coach include WTC, top ranking and Ashes

The Dallas Cowboys beat arch-rivals Washington 37-20 in a game marred by a gruesome injury to Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, while the Chicago Bears lost their own signal-caller Caleb Williams in defeat to Minnesota on a brutal NFL Sunday. Dak Prescott threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns in Arlington, Texas, surpassing former Dallas great Tony Romo for the most touchdown passes in Cowboys history.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mma-fighter-varun-sanyal-out-of-asian-games-after-passing-out-during-weight-cut-1789906879144">MMA fighter Varun Sanyal out of Asian Games after passing out during weight cut</a>"There's a lot of bigger numbers out there that I want -- a championship -- but we're just getting started," said Prescott, whose team improved to 1-1 after an opening-weekend loss to the New York Giants.But his opposing quarterback Daniels bent his left elbow backward while tumbling from an accidental stamp by his own guard Chris Paul late in the first half, and was carted off the field with a towel covering his head.The 25-year-old re-injured the joint he dislocated last year, in another crushing blow to a Commanders franchise that the talismanic Daniels had carried to within a game of the Super Bowl in his thrilling rookie season."It was a dislocation. The X-ray showed no fracture," said Washington coach Dan Quinn."Man, are we bummed for him. I thought he was really playing his ass off."After Daniels' departure Dallas stretched their 17-10 halftime lead, despite Washington's backup QB Marcus Mariota finding Stefon Diggs for the receiver's second touchdown.Earlier Sunday, Chicago's Williams pulled up in agony while scrambling in the red zone late in the Bears' rain-drenched and low-scoring loss 9-3 to the Vikings.The bitterly disappointing home opener brought the Bears back to earth just one week after piling up 59 points against Carolina.At a sodden Soldier Field, the Bears were restricted to just a single field goal.Williams was given no respite by the Vikings' steely defense all game, forced to scramble under repeated blitzes, suffering three sacks and coughing up an interception before his injury."A hamstring could be pretty damaging... We'll see how bad it is tomorrow," said Bears head coach Ben Johnson, with scans scheduled for Monday.<h2>‘Doing much better’</h2>There were further injury woes in New York, as the Green Bay Packers grabbed a tense 20-17 overtime win after coming from 17-7 down in the fourth quarter against the Jets.The Jets failed to score on the first possession of overtime, before a defensive penalty for unnecessary roughness took Packers kicker Trey Smack comfortably into field goal range for the victory.Green Bay receiver Jayden Reed had to be carried off with a head injury after colliding with a defender's shoulder pads and collapsing to the floor.The team later said Reed has feeling and movement in all his extremities but will stay in hospital overnight for further testing and observation."Doing much better, appreciate all the prayers and support," Reed posted on social media.Elsewhere, the New Orleans Saints scored 15 unanswered fourth-quarter points to turn a 17-9 deficit into a 24-17 defeat of the Ravens in Baltimore.Saints quarterback Tyler Shough's one-yard rushing touchdown with 1min 28sec remaining gave New Orleans the win.The comeback came a week after the Saints forced overtime from 21-0 down to the Detroit Lions, but lost. This time they made no mistake."Sometimes you have to learn how to win, learn how to finish... We're right on time," said Saints defensive edge Chase Young.The Philadelphia Eagles snatched a dramatic 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans thanks to a last-gasp Darius Cooper touchdown, while the New England Patriots bounced back from their opening loss with a clinical 20-3 defeat of the Pittsburgh Steelers.Houston's highly rated defense could not stop Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow linking with star receiver Ja'Marr Chase for two touchdowns in a 20-6 win.And reigning champions Seattle shrugged off their quarterback Sam Darnold's injury absence, going 2-0 under backup Drew Lock with a 31-7 rout of Arizona.

Dak Prescott threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns in Arlington, Texas, surpassing former Dallas great Tony Romo for the most touchdown passes in Cowboys history.

The Dallas Cowboys beat arch-rivals Washington 37-20 in a game marred by a gruesome injury to Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, while the Chicago Bears lost their own signal-caller Caleb Williams in defeat to Minnesota on a brutal NFL Sunday. Dak Prescott threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns in Arlington, Texas, surpassing former Dallas great Tony Romo for the most touchdown passes in Cowboys history. Also Read - MMA fighter Varun Sanyal out of Asian Games after passing out during weight cut "There's a lot of bigger numbers out there that I want -- a championship -- but we're just getting started," said Prescott, whose team improved to 1-1 after an opening-weekend loss to the New York Giants. But his opposing quarterback Daniels bent his left elbow backward while tumbling from an accidental stamp by his own guard Chris Paul late in the first half, and was carted off the field with a towel covering his head. The 25-year-old re-injured the joint he dislocated last year, in another crushing blow to a Commanders franchise that the talismanic Daniels had carried to within a game of the Super Bowl in his thrilling rookie season. "It was a dislocation. The X-ray showed no fracture," said Washington coach Dan Quinn. "Man, are we bummed for him. I thought he was really playing his ass off." After Daniels' departure Dallas stretched their 17-10 halftime lead, despite Washington's backup QB Marcus Mariota finding Stefon Diggs for the receiver's second touchdown. Earlier Sunday, Chicago's Williams pulled up in agony while scrambling in the red zone late in the Bears' rain-drenched and low-scoring loss 9-3 to the Vikings. The bitterly disappointing home opener brought the Bears back to earth just one week after piling up 59 points against Carolina. At a sodden Soldier Field, the Bears were restricted to just a single field goal. Williams was given no respite by the Vikings' steely defense all game, forced to scramble under repeated blitzes, suffering three sacks and coughing up an interception before his injury. "A hamstring could be pretty damaging... We'll see how bad it is tomorrow," said Bears head coach Ben Johnson, with scans scheduled for Monday. ‘Doing much better’ There were further injury woes in New York, as the Green Bay Packers grabbed a tense 20-17 overtime win after coming from 17-7 down in the fourth quarter against the Jets. The Jets failed to score on the first possession of overtime, before a defensive penalty for unnecessary roughness took Packers kicker Trey Smack comfortably into field goal range for the victory. Green Bay receiver Jayden Reed had to be carried off with a head injury after colliding with a defender's shoulder pads and collapsing to the floor. The team later said Reed has feeling and movement in all his extremities but will stay in hospital overnight for further testing and observation. "Doing much better, appreciate all the prayers and support," Reed posted on social media. Elsewhere, the New Orleans Saints scored 15 unanswered fourth-quarter points to turn a 17-9 deficit into a 24-17 defeat of the Ravens in Baltimore. Saints quarterback Tyler Shough's one-yard rushing touchdown with 1min 28sec remaining gave New Orleans the win. The comeback came a week after the Saints forced overtime from 21-0 down to the Detroit Lions, but lost. This time they made no mistake. "Sometimes you have to learn how to win, learn how to finish... We're right on time," said Saints defensive edge Chase Young. The Philadelphia Eagles snatched a dramatic 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans thanks to a last-gasp Darius Cooper touchdown, while the New England Patriots bounced back from their opening loss with a clinical 20-3 defeat of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Houston's highly rated defense could not stop Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow linking with star receiver Ja'Marr Chase for two touchdowns in a 20-6 win. And reigning champions Seattle shrugged off their quarterback Sam Darnold's injury absence, going 2-0 under backup Drew Lock with a 31-7 rout of Arizona.

Dak Prescott threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns in Arlington, Texas, surpassing former Dallas great Tony Romo for the most touchdown passes in Cowboys history.

NFL Sunday: Cowboys beat arch-rivals Washington as Prescott goes past Tony Romo

Australia held their nerve in a thrilling final-over finish to beat Zimbabwe by one wicket in the third ODI at Harare Sports Club and complete a 3-0 series sweep. Batting first, Zimbabwe posted 271/8 in 50 overs. Innocent Kaia and Craig Ervine gave the hosts a solid start, scoring 55 and 59 respectively while adding 80 runs for the second wicket. Kaia, however, had to retire hurt after suffering a hamstring injury.&nbsp;Captain Sikandar Raza then played a crucial knock, smashing an unbeaten 81 off 72 balls to take Zimbabwe to a competitive total. Nathan Ellis was Australia’s standout bowler with 3/50, while Spencer Johnson and Adam Zampa claimed two wickets each.&nbsp;Australia faced early trouble in the chase as Brad Evans reduced them to 25/2. Josh Inglis steadied the innings with a superb 103 off 102 balls, with Alex Carey providing support with 34 off 30 deliveries.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lot-of-things-to-learn-from-experienced-players-jayasuriya-backs-rohit-virat-for-2027-odi-world-cup-1789919254353">'Lot of things to learn from experienced players': Jayasuriya backs Rohit, Virat for 2027 ODI World Cup</a>&nbsp;However, Zimbabwe refused to give up as Australia slipped from a comfortable position to 245/8 after 45 overs, with Evans finishing with excellent figures of 4/47.&nbsp;With 27 runs needed from 28 balls and only one wicket remaining, the match went down to the final moments. Nathan Ellis stayed calm and remained unbeaten on 36 off 44 balls, while Zampa supported him as Australia reached 272/9 in 49.5 overs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mma-fighter-varun-sanyal-out-of-asian-games-after-passing-out-during-weight-cut-1789906879144">MMA fighter Varun Sanyal out of Asian Games after passing out during weight cut</a>&nbsp;Australia wrapped up a 3-0 series sweep, but Zimbabwe’s spirited effort made the visitors work hard for victory in a thrilling finale.

Australia clinched a dramatic one-wicket victory in the third ODI to complete a 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe.

Australia held their nerve in a thrilling final-over finish to beat Zimbabwe by one wicket in the third ODI at Harare Sports Club and complete a 3-0 series sweep. Batting first, Zimbabwe posted 271/8 in 50 overs. Innocent Kaia and Craig Ervine gave the hosts a solid start, scoring 55 and 59 respectively while adding 80 runs for the second wicket. Kaia, however, had to retire hurt after suffering a hamstring injury. Captain Sikandar Raza then played a crucial knock, smashing an unbeaten 81 off 72 balls to take Zimbabwe to a competitive total. Nathan Ellis was Australia’s standout bowler with 3/50, while Spencer Johnson and Adam Zampa claimed two wickets each. Australia faced early trouble in the chase as Brad Evans reduced them to 25/2. Josh Inglis steadied the innings with a superb 103 off 102 balls, with Alex Carey providing support with 34 off 30 deliveries. Also Read - 'Lot of things to learn from experienced players': Jayasuriya backs Rohit, Virat for 2027 ODI World Cup However, Zimbabwe refused to give up as Australia slipped from a comfortable position to 245/8 after 45 overs, with Evans finishing with excellent figures of 4/47. With 27 runs needed from 28 balls and only one wicket remaining, the match went down to the final moments. Nathan Ellis stayed calm and remained unbeaten on 36 off 44 balls, while Zampa supported him as Australia reached 272/9 in 49.5 overs. Also Read - MMA fighter Varun Sanyal out of Asian Games after passing out during weight cut Australia wrapped up a 3-0 series sweep, but Zimbabwe’s spirited effort made the visitors work hard for victory in a thrilling finale.

Australia clinched a dramatic one-wicket victory in the third ODI to complete a 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe.

AUS vs ZIM, 3rd ODI: Ellis stars as Australia edge Zimbabwe by one wicket in last-over thriller

Former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to feature in India’s squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying the presence of the two experienced batters would help young players learn and benefit the team. The 39-year-old Rohit and 37-year-old Kohli are now focused solely on ODIs after retiring from Test cricket in May last year. Both players also stepped away from T20Is after India won the 2024 T20 World Cup.&nbsp;With limited ODI cricket being played and both veterans committed to the format, questions have been raised over their availability for the 2027 World Cup. However, Jayasuriya feels their experience could be valuable for India.&nbsp;“They (Team India) have both youth and experience and are a mixed team. There are a lot of things to learn from experienced players for the youngsters. So I think that is a good thing when you have senior players in the team. Youngsters will learn from them, it is a good mix for future World Cups for India,” Jayasuriya told ANI.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/were-you-here-to-sell-chickpeas-wasim-akram-criticises-babar-azam-s-captaincy-1789914219637">'Were you here to sell chickpeas?': Wasim Akram criticises Babar Azam's captaincy</a>&nbsp;Rohit has played in three ODI World Cups between 2015 and 2023 and has scored 1,575 runs in 28 matches, including seven centuries.&nbsp;Kohli has 1,795 World Cup runs in 37 matches and is second on the all-time list. In ODIs, he has scored 14,941 runs in 314 matches, including 54 centuries.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mma-fighter-varun-sanyal-out-of-asian-games-after-passing-out-during-weight-cut-1789906879144">MMA fighter Varun Sanyal out of Asian Games after passing out during weight cut</a>&nbsp;In 2026, Kohli has scored 384 ODI runs in six innings at an average of 64, including a century and three fifties. Rohit has made 379 runs in nine innings at an average of 42.11, including a century and a fifty.

Sanath Jayasuriya backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to feature for India at the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying their experience would benefit the team's youngsters. 

Former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to feature in India’s squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying the presence of the two experienced batters would help young players learn and benefit the team. The 39-year-old Rohit and 37-year-old Kohli are now focused solely on ODIs after retiring from Test cricket in May last year. Both players also stepped away from T20Is after India won the 2024 T20 World Cup. With limited ODI cricket being played and both veterans committed to the format, questions have been raised over their availability for the 2027 World Cup. However, Jayasuriya feels their experience could be valuable for India. “They (Team India) have both youth and experience and are a mixed team. There are a lot of things to learn from experienced players for the youngsters. So I think that is a good thing when you have senior players in the team. Youngsters will learn from them, it is a good mix for future World Cups for India,” Jayasuriya told ANI. Also Read - 'Were you here to sell chickpeas?': Wasim Akram criticises Babar Azam's captaincy Rohit has played in three ODI World Cups between 2015 and 2023 and has scored 1,575 runs in 28 matches, including seven centuries. Kohli has 1,795 World Cup runs in 37 matches and is second on the all-time list. In ODIs, he has scored 14,941 runs in 314 matches, including 54 centuries. Also Read - MMA fighter Varun Sanyal out of Asian Games after passing out during weight cut In 2026, Kohli has scored 384 ODI runs in six innings at an average of 64, including a century and three fifties. Rohit has made 379 runs in nine innings at an average of 42.11, including a century and a fifty.

Sanath Jayasuriya backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to feature for India at the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying their experience would benefit the team's youngsters.&nbsp;

'Lot of things to learn from experienced players': Jayasuriya backs Rohit, Virat for 2027 ODI World Cup

Pakistan great Wasim Akram has criticised Babar Azam for his leadership during the team’s tour of England, where Pakistan suffered a 3-0 defeat after making major changes to the squad following the first two matches. Akram was unhappy with Babar’s comments that he was unaware of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s decision to remove coaches Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul, along with seven players from the squad.&nbsp;Babar had said, ‘It was news to me too’, while adding that questions about the changes should be asked to the PCB.&nbsp;Speaking at a charity event on Sunday, Akram took a sarcastic dig at Babar and questioned how the captain could be unaware of such a major decision.&nbsp;“Babar Azam said he did not know. If you don’t know, then what were you doing here? Were you here to sell chickpeas?” Akram asked.&nbsp;“As a player or as a person, I believe that if your leader or captain does not stand by you, you cannot give 100 per cent,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mma-fighter-varun-sanyal-out-of-asian-games-after-passing-out-during-weight-cut-1789906879144">MMA fighter Varun Sanyal out of Asian Games after passing out during weight cut</a>&nbsp;Akram also felt that Babar should either have rejected the Test captaincy when the PCB asked him to replace Shan Masood or stepped down after Pakistan’s second defeat.&nbsp;“I do not want to blame anyone and I could be wrong as well,” Akram said.&nbsp;“But in my opinion, Babar should not have taken the captaincy. All of this was unnecessary… My suggestion is that after the second Test, Babar should have said that he would play only as a player,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/elavenil-valarivan-reveals-what-clicked-in-her-asian-games-silver-my-triggering-worked-really-well-1789905670632">Elavenil Valarivan on her Asian Games silver: ‘My triggering worked really well’</a>&nbsp;Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar recently called Babar a ‘weak’ personality, while ex-captain Rashid Latif described him as a ‘dummy captain’.

Pakistan great Wasim Akram criticised Babar Azam's leadership during the England tour, questioning his role as captain if he was unaware of significant changes within the team.

Pakistan great Wasim Akram has criticised Babar Azam for his leadership during the team’s tour of England, where Pakistan suffered a 3-0 defeat after making major changes to the squad following the first two matches. Akram was unhappy with Babar’s comments that he was unaware of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s decision to remove coaches Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul, along with seven players from the squad. Babar had said, ‘It was news to me too’, while adding that questions about the changes should be asked to the PCB. Speaking at a charity event on Sunday, Akram took a sarcastic dig at Babar and questioned how the captain could be unaware of such a major decision. “Babar Azam said he did not know. If you don’t know, then what were you doing here? Were you here to sell chickpeas?” Akram asked. “As a player or as a person, I believe that if your leader or captain does not stand by you, you cannot give 100 per cent,” he added. Also Read - MMA fighter Varun Sanyal out of Asian Games after passing out during weight cut Akram also felt that Babar should either have rejected the Test captaincy when the PCB asked him to replace Shan Masood or stepped down after Pakistan’s second defeat. “I do not want to blame anyone and I could be wrong as well,” Akram said. “But in my opinion, Babar should not have taken the captaincy. All of this was unnecessary… My suggestion is that after the second Test, Babar should have said that he would play only as a player,” he added. Also Read - Elavenil Valarivan on her Asian Games silver: ‘My triggering worked really well’ Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar recently called Babar a ‘weak’ personality, while ex-captain Rashid Latif described him as a ‘dummy captain’.

Pakistan great Wasim Akram criticised Babar Azam's leadership during the England tour, questioning his role as captain if he was unaware of significant changes within the team.

'Were you here to sell chickpeas?': Wasim Akram criticises Babar Azam's captaincy

From Mark Adair to Ajantha Mendis, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 50 wickets in T20Is. This list also includes Dhruvkumar Maisuria, Syazrul Idrus and Alpesh Ramjani

From Mark Adair to Ajantha Mendis, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 50 wickets in T20Is. This list also includes Dhruvkumar Maisuria, Syazrul Idrus and Alpesh Ramjani

Meet top 5 bowlers fastest to 50 wickets in T20Is

Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal’s Asian Games campaign came to an unfortunate end after he passed out in a sauna while trying to make weight for his event. Sanyal was scheduled to compete in the men’s traditional 77kg category on Sunday (Sep 20), however, he was declared medically unfit before his quarter-final bout.&nbsp;According to The Indian Express, medical reports indicated that Sanyal suffered from muscle cramps and dehydration.&nbsp;&nbsp;Revsportz also reported that the 27-year-old had been helping fellow Indian MMA fighter Suchika Tariyan before going to the sauna for his weight cut. He reportedly lost consciousness around 1 am and was found by a Nepalese athlete, who helped take him to a doctor.&nbsp;Indian officials, including MMA India president Nikhil Kunder, rushed to assist Sanyal. However, the doctor later declared him unfit to compete, ending his campaign before he could enter the arena.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dreamed-it-manifested-it-shafali-verma-reflects-on-maiden-t20i-ton-1789903724634">'Dreamed it, manifested it...': Shafali Verma reflects on maiden T20I ton</a>&nbsp;Sanyal’s difficult experience had begun even before the incident, as he travelled to Nagoya from London via Mumbai and Singapore and was then caught up in accommodation problems at the Games.&nbsp;According to reports, Sanyal spent more than ten hours moving between facilities after his accreditation failed to register.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-want-to-harry-brook-reveals-reason-for-avoiding-franchise-cricket-1789900332385">‘I want to…’: Harry Brook reveals reason for avoiding franchise cricket</a>&nbsp;After finally getting a room, he faced another issue when two other Indian athletes claimed the same room. Sanyal later described how exhausted he was after the ordeal.&nbsp;“My body was depleted when I fell down on the bed,” Sanyal had said.&nbsp;The accommodation delays added to the challenges of managing recovery, nutrition and weight ahead of a major combat sports event.&nbsp;For Sanyal, the problems were followed by a disappointing outcome as he was ruled out before getting the opportunity to compete at the Asian Games.

Varun Sanyal's Asian Games campaign ended after the Indian MMA fighter was ruled medically unfit when he passed out in a sauna. The incident came after he had spent more than 10 hours dealing with accommodation issues.

Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal’s Asian Games campaign came to an unfortunate end after he passed out in a sauna while trying to make weight for his event. Sanyal was scheduled to compete in the men’s traditional 77kg category on Sunday (Sep 20), however, he was declared medically unfit before his quarter-final bout. According to The Indian Express, medical reports indicated that Sanyal suffered from muscle cramps and dehydration. Revsportz also reported that the 27-year-old had been helping fellow Indian MMA fighter Suchika Tariyan before going to the sauna for his weight cut. He reportedly lost consciousness around 1 am and was found by a Nepalese athlete, who helped take him to a doctor. Indian officials, including MMA India president Nikhil Kunder, rushed to assist Sanyal. However, the doctor later declared him unfit to compete, ending his campaign before he could enter the arena. Also Read - 'Dreamed it, manifested it...': Shafali Verma reflects on maiden T20I ton Sanyal’s difficult experience had begun even before the incident, as he travelled to Nagoya from London via Mumbai and Singapore and was then caught up in accommodation problems at the Games. According to reports, Sanyal spent more than ten hours moving between facilities after his accreditation failed to register. Also Read - ‘I want to…’: Harry Brook reveals reason for avoiding franchise cricket After finally getting a room, he faced another issue when two other Indian athletes claimed the same room. Sanyal later described how exhausted he was after the ordeal. “My body was depleted when I fell down on the bed,” Sanyal had said. The accommodation delays added to the challenges of managing recovery, nutrition and weight ahead of a major combat sports event. For Sanyal, the problems were followed by a disappointing outcome as he was ruled out before getting the opportunity to compete at the Asian Games.

Varun Sanyal's Asian Games campaign ended after the Indian MMA fighter was ruled medically unfit when he passed out in a sauna. The incident came after he had spent more than 10 hours dealing with accommodation issues.

MMA fighter Varun Sanyal out of Asian Games after passing out during weight cut

India made a strong start to their shooting campaign at the 20th Asian Games, winning two silver medals on the opening day at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery. Olympian Elavenil Valarivan secured silver in the women’s 10m air rifle individual event, before joining Sonam Uttam Maskar and Vidarsa Kochalumkal Vinod to claim another silver in the team competition.&nbsp;Elavenil delivered a composed performance in the individual final, consistently producing scores in the high 10s to finish with 252.4 points. She remained in contention for gold until the final shot but eventually finished 0.6 points behind Japan’s Hinata Taichi, who won gold with a new Asian Games record of 253.0. South Korea’s Olympic champion Ban Hyojin took the bronze medal with a score of 230.4.&nbsp;Despite having already competed at two Olympic Games and one previous Asian Games, the Aichi-Nagoya edition brought her a milestone she had been waiting for, her first medal at a Games. “Today definitely is a very joyous day for me because this was my first Games medal. Although I've played three Games prior to this, two Olympics and one Asian, I think this is my first medal. Of course, I'm going to cherish it to the core,” Elavenil replied to a question from WION during a roundtable.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dreamed-it-manifested-it-shafali-verma-reflects-on-maiden-t20i-ton-1789903724634">'Dreamed it, manifested it...': Shafali Verma reflects on maiden T20I ton</a>&nbsp;The two competitions also demanded markedly different approaches from the Indian shooter. Elavenil explained that qualification allows shooters more freedom to control their rhythm, with 60 shots to be completed over a longer window. The final, by contrast, requires athletes to operate under a much tighter time constraint, making the ability to stay composed and execute quickly crucial. “We go on a different mindset when we go for the qualification because we know that we have got 60 shots and we have got one hour 15 minutes in our hand and we can take our own time and go on,” she said.&nbsp;“But when it comes to the final, it is more of being on your toes and giving your best in those 50 seconds.” That distinction was something Elavenil had specifically worked on in training ahead of the Asian Games. “I really have trained on it, keeping my qualification in mind, keeping my finals in mind, keeping my strength and my weakness in head as well,” she said.&nbsp;The preparation appeared to pay dividends as Elavenil produced a composed performance in the individual final, finishing with 252.4 points, just 0.6 points behind Japan’s Hinata Taichi, who claimed gold with an Asian Games record of 253.0. But when asked to assess her performance from a technical perspective, Elavenil pointed to one element that stood out, her triggering.“I think something that really worked out today was on the technical part would be my triggering. I mean, I had good triggering throughout my qualification, my finals,” she said. “I was able to take the shots when I wanted to.”&nbsp;Yet, interestingly, the same technical element also emerged as the area where Elavenil believes there is room for refinement.“There were times when I felt that possibly I could have delayed a bit and then taken the shot. So, my judgment towards my triggering could have been a little bit better,” she added.

Elavenil Valarivan opens up on her first Games medal, Asian Games silver, the difference between qualification and finals, and her triggering technique

India made a strong start to their shooting campaign at the 20th Asian Games, winning two silver medals on the opening day at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery. Olympian Elavenil Valarivan secured silver in the women’s 10m air rifle individual event, before joining Sonam Uttam Maskar and Vidarsa Kochalumkal Vinod to claim another silver in the team competition. Elavenil delivered a composed performance in the individual final, consistently producing scores in the high 10s to finish with 252.4 points. She remained in contention for gold until the final shot but eventually finished 0.6 points behind Japan’s Hinata Taichi, who won gold with a new Asian Games record of 253.0. South Korea’s Olympic champion Ban Hyojin took the bronze medal with a score of 230.4. Despite having already competed at two Olympic Games and one previous Asian Games, the Aichi-Nagoya edition brought her a milestone she had been waiting for, her first medal at a Games. “Today definitely is a very joyous day for me because this was my first Games medal. Although I've played three Games prior to this, two Olympics and one Asian, I think this is my first medal. Of course, I'm going to cherish it to the core,” Elavenil replied to a question from WION during a roundtable. Also Read: 'Dreamed it, manifested it...': Shafali Verma reflects on maiden T20I ton The two competitions also demanded markedly different approaches from the Indian shooter. Elavenil explained that qualification allows shooters more freedom to control their rhythm, with 60 shots to be completed over a longer window. The final, by contrast, requires athletes to operate under a much tighter time constraint, making the ability to stay composed and execute quickly crucial. “We go on a different mindset when we go for the qualification because we know that we have got 60 shots and we have got one hour 15 minutes in our hand and we can take our own time and go on,” she said. “But when it comes to the final, it is more of being on your toes and giving your best in those 50 seconds.” That distinction was something Elavenil had specifically worked on in training ahead of the Asian Games. “I really have trained on it, keeping my qualification in mind, keeping my finals in mind, keeping my strength and my weakness in head as well,” she said. The preparation appeared to pay dividends as Elavenil produced a composed performance in the individual final, finishing with 252.4 points, just 0.6 points behind Japan’s Hinata Taichi, who claimed gold with an Asian Games record of 253.0. But when asked to assess her performance from a technical perspective, Elavenil pointed to one element that stood out, her triggering. “I think something that really worked out today was on the technical part would be my triggering. I mean, I had good triggering throughout my qualification, my finals,” she said. “I was able to take the shots when I wanted to.” Yet, interestingly, the same technical element also emerged as the area where Elavenil believes there is room for refinement. “There were times when I felt that possibly I could have delayed a bit and then taken the shot. So, my judgment towards my triggering could have been a little bit better,” she added.

Elavenil Valarivan reflects on her first Games medal, Asian Games silver, and how managing qualification, finals and triggering shaped her performance

Elavenil Valarivan reveals what clicked in her Asian Games silver: ‘My triggering worked really well’

Indian opener Shafali Verma expressed her happiness after hitting her maiden T20I century against Bangladesh in the Asian Games semi-final. Reflecting on the milestone, she highlighted the “time, patience and belief” that helped her achieve the feat. Shafali smashed an unbeaten 100 off 49 balls, including three fours and nine sixes, to help India post 195/4 and book their place in the gold medal match against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Sharing a post on Instagram, Shafali wrote, “Dreamed it. Manifested it. Worked for it. Hitting my first ever T20I hundred meant more than I can put into words. It took a lot of time, patience and belief, but some dreams are worth waiting for. Feeling truly blessed and grateful to finally live this moment. Now, onto the Finals.”&nbsp;Smriti Mandhana supported her with a quick 37 off 19 balls, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 40 off 33 deliveries.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-pv-sindhu-shines-as-india-crush-kazakhstan-to-reach-quarterfinals-1789901512607">Asian Games: PV Sindhu shines as India crush Kazakhstan to reach quarterfinals</a>&nbsp;Bangladesh’s chase never got going as they were bowled out for 81 in 15.4 overs. Deepti Sharma and Nandani Sharma claimed three wickets each, while Sree Charani took two.&nbsp;Shafali’s century made her the third Indian women’s batter to score a T20I hundred after Mandhana and Harmanpreet. She now has 3,277 runs in 118 T20Is at a strike rate of 140.70, includin g a century and 21 fifties.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-shafali-verma-century-india-bangladesh-semifinal-1789893890849">Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold</a>&nbsp;The nine sixes also took her tally to 104 in women’s T20Is. In 2026, Shafali has scored 815 runs and eight 50-plus scores, matching Mandhana’s record for most such scores in a calendar year.&nbsp;Her 49-ball hundred is tied with Harmanpreet’s 49-ball century and remains among the fastest T20I hundreds by a Full Member women’s batter. Deandra Dottin holds the record with a 38-ball hundred against South Africa in 2010.&nbsp;Shafali has continued to produce strong performances in knockout matches, with her latest century adding to an impressive run on the big stage.

Shafali Verma struck a brilliant unbeaten century as India defeated Bangladesh by 114 runs to book their place in the women's cricket final at the Asian Games.

Indian opener Shafali Verma expressed her happiness after hitting her maiden T20I century against Bangladesh in the Asian Games semi-final. Reflecting on the milestone, she highlighted the “time, patience and belief” that helped her achieve the feat. Shafali smashed an unbeaten 100 off 49 balls, including three fours and nine sixes, to help India post 195/4 and book their place in the gold medal match against Sri Lanka. Sharing a post on Instagram, Shafali wrote, “Dreamed it. Manifested it. Worked for it. Hitting my first ever T20I hundred meant more than I can put into words. It took a lot of time, patience and belief, but some dreams are worth waiting for. Feeling truly blessed and grateful to finally live this moment. Now, onto the Finals.” Smriti Mandhana supported her with a quick 37 off 19 balls, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 40 off 33 deliveries. Also Read - Asian Games: PV Sindhu shines as India crush Kazakhstan to reach quarterfinals Bangladesh’s chase never got going as they were bowled out for 81 in 15.4 overs. Deepti Sharma and Nandani Sharma claimed three wickets each, while Sree Charani took two. Shafali’s century made her the third Indian women’s batter to score a T20I hundred after Mandhana and Harmanpreet. She now has 3,277 runs in 118 T20Is at a strike rate of 140.70, includin g a century and 21 fifties. Also Read - Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold The nine sixes also took her tally to 104 in women’s T20Is. In 2026, Shafali has scored 815 runs and eight 50-plus scores, matching Mandhana’s record for most such scores in a calendar year. Her 49-ball hundred is tied with Harmanpreet’s 49-ball century and remains among the fastest T20I hundreds by a Full Member women’s batter. Deandra Dottin holds the record with a 38-ball hundred against South Africa in 2010. Shafali has continued to produce strong performances in knockout matches, with her latest century adding to an impressive run on the big stage.

Shafali Verma struck a brilliant unbeaten century as India defeated Bangladesh by 114 runs to book their place in the women's cricket final at the Asian Games.

'Dreamed it, manifested it...': Shafali Verma reflects on maiden T20I ton

India’s women’s badminton team began its Asian Games 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Kazakhstan in the Round of 16 at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium on Sunday (Sep 20). PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma all won their respective singles matches in straight games, giving India an unassailable lead and booking their place in the quarter-finals without losing a game.&nbsp;Since India had already secured the tie, the two scheduled doubles matches were cancelled.<h3>Sindhu, Hooda and Tanvi shine</h3>Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu gave India the perfect start against Kamila Smagulova and completed a comfortable 21-7, 21-9 victory in just 24 minutes. Sindhu controlled the match from the beginning and never allowed her opponent to settle.&nbsp;Unnati Hooda then extended India’s lead by defeating Alissa Kuleshova 21-7, 21-10 in 22 minutes.&nbsp;Tanvi Sharma sealed the tie in the third singles match against Diana Namenova and produced another dominant performance, winning 21-5, 21-10 in only 19 minutes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-want-to-harry-brook-reveals-reason-for-avoiding-franchise-cricket-1789900332385">‘I want to…’: Harry Brook reveals reason for avoiding franchise cricket</a>&nbsp;Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singhi were scheduled to play Nargiza Rakhmetullayeva and Aisha Zhumabek, while Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela were set to face Kuleshova and Namenova. However, both matches were called off after India secured the required three wins.&nbsp;India have never won gold in the women’s team event at the Asian Games. Their best results are bronze medals from the 1982 New Delhi Games and the 2014 Incheon Games.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-elavenil-valarivan-silver-women-10m-air-rifle-1789888255969">Asian Games: India's Elavenil Valarivan bags silver in women's 10m air rifle</a>&nbsp;India will next face hosts Japan in the quarter-finals on Sept 22, with the tie scheduled to begin at 6:00 am IST.&nbsp;The Indian men’s badminton team will begin its campaign against Bangladesh on Sep 21 at 11:30 am IST and the squad includes Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, Tharun Mannepalli, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Hariharan Amsakarunan, MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila.

PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma secured singles victories as India swept Kazakhstan 3-0 in the women's team round of 16 at the Asian Games 2026. India now face Japan in the quarter-finals, with a place in the medal rounds on the line.

India’s women’s badminton team began its Asian Games 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Kazakhstan in the Round of 16 at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium on Sunday (Sep 20). PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma all won their respective singles matches in straight games, giving India an unassailable lead and booking their place in the quarter-finals without losing a game. Since India had already secured the tie, the two scheduled doubles matches were cancelled. Sindhu, Hooda and Tanvi shine Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu gave India the perfect start against Kamila Smagulova and completed a comfortable 21-7, 21-9 victory in just 24 minutes. Sindhu controlled the match from the beginning and never allowed her opponent to settle. Unnati Hooda then extended India’s lead by defeating Alissa Kuleshova 21-7, 21-10 in 22 minutes. Tanvi Sharma sealed the tie in the third singles match against Diana Namenova and produced another dominant performance, winning 21-5, 21-10 in only 19 minutes. Also Read - ‘I want to…’: Harry Brook reveals reason for avoiding franchise cricket Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singhi were scheduled to play Nargiza Rakhmetullayeva and Aisha Zhumabek, while Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela were set to face Kuleshova and Namenova. However, both matches were called off after India secured the required three wins. India have never won gold in the women’s team event at the Asian Games. Their best results are bronze medals from the 1982 New Delhi Games and the 2014 Incheon Games. Also Read - Asian Games: India's Elavenil Valarivan bags silver in women's 10m air rifle India will next face hosts Japan in the quarter-finals on Sept 22, with the tie scheduled to begin at 6:00 am IST. The Indian men’s badminton team will begin its campaign against Bangladesh on Sep 21 at 11:30 am IST and the squad includes Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, Tharun Mannepalli, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Hariharan Amsakarunan, MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila.

PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma secured singles victories as India swept Kazakhstan 3-0 in the women's team round of 16 at the Asian Games 2026. India now face Japan in the quarter-finals, with a place in the medal rounds on the line.

Asian Games: PV Sindhu shines as India crush Kazakhstan to reach quarterfinals

Harry Brook’s biggest priority is playing for England and he wants to represent his country in as many matches as possible. This is why he has stayed away from franchise cricket leagues around the world, except for The Hundred in England. Speaking at the post-match presentation after being named Player of the Series for scoring 170 runs in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, Brook made it clear that playing for England remains his main focus.&nbsp;“I have said plenty of times I want to play as much cricket as I can for England. That’s my main priority, hence why I don’t play any franchise cricket, bar the Hundred. So yeah, that’s my main focus: trying to stay as fit and as ready as I possibly can for England,” Brook said.&nbsp;Brook, the only England captain to score a T20I century, has previously played a season each in the Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League and Indian Premier League.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also entered the IPL 2025 auction and was bought by Delhi Capitals for INR 6.25 crore, however, he withdrew before the season began and was subsequently handed a two-year suspension from the IPL.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-shafali-verma-century-india-bangladesh-semifinal-1789893890849">Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold</a>&nbsp;Brook was still eligible to enter the auction for the 2027 IPL season. However, his latest comments suggest that a return to the league may be unlikely.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-elavenil-valarivan-silver-women-10m-air-rifle-1789888255969">Asian Games: India's Elavenil Valarivan bags silver in women's 10m air rifle</a><h3>Brook praises England teammates</h3>After England completed a one-sided win over Sri Lanka in the third T20I at Old Trafford, Brook praised his teammates and singled out Sonny Baker, who was named Player of the Match after taking 2/17 in 3.5 overs.&nbsp;“I think everybody stepped up in this series, especially lads who haven’t played as much. Sonny, for example, bowling three overs in the powerplay in two games is an amazing achievement. To not go for the amount of runs that a lot of people do in the powerplay, while also taking wickets, is really impressive.&nbsp;“Daws (Liam Dawson) again, awesome performer, Jos (Buttler) again. I could go through that whole team, but yeah, we’re adapting to the conditions really well. Every game has been slightly different, and we’re playing the conditions extremely well,” he added.

Brook has featured for one season each in the Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League and Indian Premier League, but now limits his franchise cricket to the Men's Hundred.

Harry Brook’s biggest priority is playing for England and he wants to represent his country in as many matches as possible. This is why he has stayed away from franchise cricket leagues around the world, except for The Hundred in England. Speaking at the post-match presentation after being named Player of the Series for scoring 170 runs in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, Brook made it clear that playing for England remains his main focus. “I have said plenty of times I want to play as much cricket as I can for England. That’s my main priority, hence why I don’t play any franchise cricket, bar the Hundred. So yeah, that’s my main focus: trying to stay as fit and as ready as I possibly can for England,” Brook said. Brook, the only England captain to score a T20I century, has previously played a season each in the Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League and Indian Premier League. He also entered the IPL 2025 auction and was bought by Delhi Capitals for INR 6.25 crore, however, he withdrew before the season began and was subsequently handed a two-year suspension from the IPL. Also Read - Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold Brook was still eligible to enter the auction for the 2027 IPL season. However, his latest comments suggest that a return to the league may be unlikely. Also Read - Asian Games: India's Elavenil Valarivan bags silver in women's 10m air rifle Brook praises England teammates After England completed a one-sided win over Sri Lanka in the third T20I at Old Trafford, Brook praised his teammates and singled out Sonny Baker, who was named Player of the Match after taking 2/17 in 3.5 overs. “I think everybody stepped up in this series, especially lads who haven’t played as much. Sonny, for example, bowling three overs in the powerplay in two games is an amazing achievement. To not go for the amount of runs that a lot of people do in the powerplay, while also taking wickets, is really impressive. “Daws (Liam Dawson) again, awesome performer, Jos (Buttler) again. I could go through that whole team, but yeah, we’re adapting to the conditions really well. Every game has been slightly different, and we’re playing the conditions extremely well,” he added.

Brook has featured for one season each in the Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League and Indian Premier League, but now limits his franchise cricket to the Men's Hundred.

‘I want to…’: Harry Brook reveals reason for avoiding franchise cricket

Shafali Verma’s maiden T20I hundred propelled the Indian women’s team into the final and the gold medal match against Sri Lanka at the ongoing Asian Games 2026. India thrashed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the second semifinal on Sunday (Sep 20), whereas Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in the first semifinal to enter the final. India beat Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup final last Sunday (Sep 13) in Dubai. A 114-run win over Bangladesh is also India’s third-biggest win in the T20Is.&nbsp;India batted first and smashed 195 for four in the 20 overs. Both openers Shafali and Smriti Mandhana entered history books for respective feats. While seasoned opener Mandhana surpassed New Zealand’s Suzie Bates to become the all-time leading run-scorer in women’s T20Is, Shafali smashed her maiden T20I hundred, also becoming the first woman to score a hundred in this competition.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-smriti-mandhana-t20i-record-sri-lanka-final-1789885818343">Asian Games 2026: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20I run record; Sri Lanka crush Pakistan to reach final</a>&nbsp;Mandhana departed on a quickfire 37, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur also missed her fifty by just 10 runs, after being stumped late in India’s innings. Shafali, however, was India’s best batter against Bangladesh. Impeccable with her timing, the 22-year-old, who made her T20I debut seven years ago in 2019, finally reached the three-digit score in this format.&nbsp;Shafali clobbered nine massive sixes and three fours to reach her first T20I hundred off 49 deliveries, on the last ball of the innings.<h2>Nandani, Deepti Pick 3 Wickets Each</h2>Bangladesh was never in the run chase, having lost three wickets for just 38 inside the Powerplay. Opener Dilara Akter was their best batter against India, scoring 27 runs as others failed to get going.&nbsp;For India, seamer Nandani Sharma and veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma picked up three wickets each, with Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani and Shreyanka Patil also contributing with the wickets.&nbsp;India and Sri Lanka will face off in the final on Tuesday (Sep 22), while Pakistan and Bangladesh will compete in the bronze medal match earlier on the same day.

Shafali Verma hits a historic 49-ball century as India crush Bangladesh by 114 runs to set up an Asian Games 2026 gold medal clash with Sri Lanka.

Shafali Verma’s maiden T20I hundred propelled the Indian women’s team into the final and the gold medal match against Sri Lanka at the ongoing Asian Games 2026. India thrashed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the second semifinal on Sunday (Sep 20), whereas Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in the first semifinal to enter the final. India beat Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup final last Sunday (Sep 13) in Dubai. A 114-run win over Bangladesh is also India’s third-biggest win in the T20Is. India batted first and smashed 195 for four in the 20 overs. Both openers Shafali and Smriti Mandhana entered history books for respective feats. While seasoned opener Mandhana surpassed New Zealand’s Suzie Bates to become the all-time leading run-scorer in women’s T20Is, Shafali smashed her maiden T20I hundred, also becoming the first woman to score a hundred in this competition. Also read| Asian Games 2026: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20I run record; Sri Lanka crush Pakistan to reach final Mandhana departed on a quickfire 37, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur also missed her fifty by just 10 runs, after being stumped late in India’s innings. Shafali, however, was India’s best batter against Bangladesh. Impeccable with her timing, the 22-year-old, who made her T20I debut seven years ago in 2019, finally reached the three-digit score in this format. Shafali clobbered nine massive sixes and three fours to reach her first T20I hundred off 49 deliveries, on the last ball of the innings. Nandani, Deepti Pick 3 Wickets Each Bangladesh was never in the run chase, having lost three wickets for just 38 inside the Powerplay. Opener Dilara Akter was their best batter against India, scoring 27 runs as others failed to get going. For India, seamer Nandani Sharma and veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma picked up three wickets each, with Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani and Shreyanka Patil also contributing with the wickets. India and Sri Lanka will face off in the final on Tuesday (Sep 22), while Pakistan and Bangladesh will compete in the bronze medal match earlier on the same day.

Shafali Verma hits a historic 49-ball century as India crush Bangladesh by 114 runs to set up an Asian Games 2026 gold medal clash with Sri Lanka.

Asia Cup finalists India and Sri Lanka to fight for women’s Asian Games gold

Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan claimed her second silver on Sunday at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games after finishing second in the individual women’s 10m air rifle event. After her impressive start to the day in the team event earlier, where she contributed 633.5 to India’s 1898.0 points, Elavenil narrowly missed out on the gold medal in the individual event by just 0.6 points. While Hinata Taichi of Japan won the gold medal with a 253.0 score, Elavenil bagged silver with a final score of 252.4. South Korea’s Ban Hyojin claimed bronze with a score of 230.4. The medal marked India's second of the Games.&nbsp;Elavenil, India’s top medal hope, remained in contention for the coveted gold medal throughout the final, only to fall short of it at the end. Her compatriot Sonam, who scored the most points in the team event earlier (634.1), stood sixth in the individual medal event with a cumulative score of 167.0.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-india-first-medal-women-10m-air-rifle-silver-1789883391160">Asian Games 2026: India win first medal as women’s 10m air rifle team claims silver</a><h2>Elavenil Shines for India in Medal Events</h2>With shooting being India’s cornerstone discipline at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, medals were expected right away, and the shooters did not disappoint. In the women’s 10m air rifle individual final, shooters from India, China, Japan and South Korea were amongst the favourites, and the final result was no different.&nbsp;Elavenil was drawn at firing point E in the start list, alongside compatriot Sonam, Japan’s Hinata Taichi and Nobata Misaki, China’s Han Jiayu and Wang Zifei, and South Korea’s Ban Hyojin and Kwon Yuna.&nbsp;After tasting success earlier, Elavenil entered the individual competition with another medal opportunity and sealed it with both hands.<h3>Other Asian Games Updates</h3>Elsewhere, the Indian women’s cricket team is also closing in on qualifying for the final. Playing Bangladesh in the second semifinal, India posted 195 for four in the first innings, thanks to a maiden yet brilliant hundred by opener Shafali Verma, who scored an unbeaten 100 off 49 balls.&nbsp;Verma’s opening partner, Smriti Mandhana, also made headlines for surpassing Suzie Bates of New Zealand to become the <a href="Asian Games 2026: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20I run record; Sri Lanka crush Pakistan to reach final">all-time leading run-scorer in women’s T20Is</a>.&nbsp;Earlier, the Sri Lankan women’s team beat Pakistan to enter the final.

Elavenil Valarivan wins silver in the women’s 10m air rifle individual event at Asian Games 2026, raising India's medal tally to 2. Read full results here.

Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan claimed her second silver on Sunday at the ongoing 2026 Asian Games after finishing second in the individual women’s 10m air rifle event. After her impressive start to the day in the team event earlier, where she contributed 633.5 to India’s 1898.0 points, Elavenil narrowly missed out on the gold medal in the individual event by just 0.6 points. While Hinata Taichi of Japan won the gold medal with a 253.0 score, Elavenil bagged silver with a final score of 252.4. South Korea’s Ban Hyojin claimed bronze with a score of 230.4. The medal marked India's second of the Games. Elavenil, India’s top medal hope, remained in contention for the coveted gold medal throughout the final, only to fall short of it at the end. Her compatriot Sonam, who scored the most points in the team event earlier (634.1), stood sixth in the individual medal event with a cumulative score of 167.0. Also read| Asian Games 2026: India win first medal as women’s 10m air rifle team claims silver Elavenil Shines for India in Medal Events With shooting being India’s cornerstone discipline at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, medals were expected right away, and the shooters did not disappoint. In the women’s 10m air rifle individual final, shooters from India, China, Japan and South Korea were amongst the favourites, and the final result was no different. Elavenil was drawn at firing point E in the start list, alongside compatriot Sonam, Japan’s Hinata Taichi and Nobata Misaki, China’s Han Jiayu and Wang Zifei, and South Korea’s Ban Hyojin and Kwon Yuna. After tasting success earlier, Elavenil entered the individual competition with another medal opportunity and sealed it with both hands. Other Asian Games Updates Elsewhere, the Indian women’s cricket team is also closing in on qualifying for the final. Playing Bangladesh in the second semifinal, India posted 195 for four in the first innings, thanks to a maiden yet brilliant hundred by opener Shafali Verma, who scored an unbeaten 100 off 49 balls. Verma’s opening partner, Smriti Mandhana, also made headlines for surpassing Suzie Bates of New Zealand to become the all-time leading run-scorer in women’s T20Is. Earlier, the Sri Lankan women’s team beat Pakistan to enter the final.

Elavenil Valarivan wins silver in the women’s 10m air rifle individual event at Asian Games 2026, raising India's medal tally to 2. Read full results here.

Asian Games 2026: Shooter Elavenil Valarivan bags silver in women's 10m air rifle; India’s tally reaches 2

Talismanic Indian women’s team opener Smriti Mandhana broke the record for most T20I runs, going past New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, during the ongoing semifinal against Bangladesh at the 2026 Asian Games. Opening the batting with Shafali Verma – who also broke the record for hitting the most T20I sixes during this game – Mandhana created history by becoming the all-time leading run-scorer in the shortest format. She sits at the top with 4788 runs, 30 more than Bates.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu smashed an unbeaten 83 off 50 balls to help her team beat Pakistan and qualify for the gold medal match.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/west-indies-squads-india-tour-hetmyer-recalled-kamil-pooran-1789878804100">West Indies Squad for India Series: Hetmyer included for T20Is, Holder rested</a>&nbsp;After India won the toss and elected to bat first, the two openers unleashed the attack on the Bangladeshi bowlers inside the Powerplay. Early in the innings, Mandhana went past Bates to become the leading T20I run-scorer, with Shafali going about smashing boundaries for fun. The two added 72 for the first wicket inside the first six overs, before Mandhana departed for a quickfire 37 off 19 balls. Gunalan Kamalini fell for three next, with Shafali and captain Harmanpreet Kaur continuing to hurt Bangladesh.<h3>Shafali's 49-ball ton propels India to 195</h3>While Shafali completed her maiden T20I hundred seven years after her T20I debut, Harmanpreet failed to capitalise on the start, getting stumped for 40 off 33 balls. Verma, who completed her fifty in just 24 balls, notched up India’s first hundred in this competition in just 49 balls, hitting nine sixes and three fours.&nbsp;India posted 195 for four in the first innings.<h3>Athapaththu shines as Sri Lanka crush Pakistan</h3>Chasing 178 in 20 overs, Sri Lanka needed a strong foundation at the top to set the tone, and who better to do that than the captain and team’s veteran opener Athapaththu. Alongside her fellow opener Imesha Dulani, the left-handed batter added 36 for the first wicket and 95 for the second with Hasini Perera, who scored 42 off 26 balls.&nbsp;Chamari Athapaththu remained unbeaten on 83 as Sri Lanka completed the run chase with eight wickets and 13 balls remaining.

Smriti Mandhana becomes the all-time leading T20I run-scorer as India reach the Asian Games final. Plus, Chamari Athapaththu powers Sri Lanka past Pakistan.

Talismanic Indian women’s team opener Smriti Mandhana broke the record for most T20I runs, going past New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, during the ongoing semifinal against Bangladesh at the 2026 Asian Games. Opening the batting with Shafali Verma – who also broke the record for hitting the most T20I sixes during this game – Mandhana created history by becoming the all-time leading run-scorer in the shortest format. She sits at the top with 4788 runs, 30 more than Bates. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu smashed an unbeaten 83 off 50 balls to help her team beat Pakistan and qualify for the gold medal match. Also read| West Indies Squad for India Series: Hetmyer included for T20Is, Holder rested After India won the toss and elected to bat first, the two openers unleashed the attack on the Bangladeshi bowlers inside the Powerplay. Early in the innings, Mandhana went past Bates to become the leading T20I run-scorer, with Shafali going about smashing boundaries for fun. The two added 72 for the first wicket inside the first six overs, before Mandhana departed for a quickfire 37 off 19 balls. Gunalan Kamalini fell for three next, with Shafali and captain Harmanpreet Kaur continuing to hurt Bangladesh. Shafali's 49-ball ton propels India to 195 While Shafali completed her maiden T20I hundred seven years after her T20I debut, Harmanpreet failed to capitalise on the start, getting stumped for 40 off 33 balls. Verma, who completed her fifty in just 24 balls, notched up India’s first hundred in this competition in just 49 balls, hitting nine sixes and three fours. India posted 195 for four in the first innings. Athapaththu shines as Sri Lanka crush Pakistan Chasing 178 in 20 overs, Sri Lanka needed a strong foundation at the top to set the tone, and who better to do that than the captain and team’s veteran opener Athapaththu. Alongside her fellow opener Imesha Dulani, the left-handed batter added 36 for the first wicket and 95 for the second with Hasini Perera, who scored 42 off 26 balls. Chamari Athapaththu remained unbeaten on 83 as Sri Lanka completed the run chase with eight wickets and 13 balls remaining.

Smriti Mandhana becomes the all-time leading T20I run-scorer as India reach the Asian Games final. Plus, Chamari Athapaththu powers Sri Lanka past Pakistan.

Asian Games 2026: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20I run record; Sri Lanka crush Pakistan to reach final

India won its first medal at the ongoing Asian Games 2026, with the women’s 10m air rifle team claiming the silver medal on Sunday (Sep 20). Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod made India proud with a second-place finish, as shooting remains India’s cornerstone discipline at such multilateral events.&nbsp;The Indian trio accumulated 1898.0 points to take home a silver medal. China clinched the coveted gold with a world-record score of 1904.2 points. Host Japan finished third, bagging bronze after scoring 1897.1 points. This result also confirms India’s first medal at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

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Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-is-proud-of-them-pm-modi-extends-best-wishes-to-indian-athletes-at-asian-games-2026-1789832304660">‘India is proud of them’: PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian athletes at Asian Games 2026</a>&nbsp;Earlier, MMA fighter Suchika Tariyal became the first Indian athlete to secure a medal finish after advancing to the semifinals of the women’s Traditional MMA 60kg event, where even the losing semifinalists are confirmed a bronze medal.<h2>Sonam tops as India finish second in shooting</h2>Sonam was India’s top performer in the team event, registering 634.1 points, whereas Elavenil contributed 633.5 and Vidarsa finished with 630.4. As a result, India crossed the 1898-point mark. Moreover, Elavenil and Sonam have also secured their places amongst eight finalists in the individual 10m air rifle event owing to their scores in the team event, and the two Indian women’s shooters now have a chance to win more medals and increase India’s tally at the Games.<h3>Indian Women’s Hockey Shines at Asian Games</h3>The Indian women’s hockey team emphatically began their Asian Games campaign with a 19-0 win over Uzbekistan in their Pool B match on Sunday, with Deepika being the star of the show. She netted eight times in an incredible individual showing, scoring in the 8th, 22nd, 25th, 33rd, 38th, 41st and 54th minutes.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Indian men’s table tennis team beat Indonesia 3-0 in their opening match. Sathiyan Gnanasekaran gave India a lead with an 11-8, 11-7, 11-9 victory over Muhammad Negara in the opening match. Manav Thakkar doubled India's lead after beating Muhammad Junindra 11-7, 8-11, 11-6, 6-11, 11-9 in a hard-fought five-game contest, before Manush Shah completed the 3-0 sweep, beating Affan Pratama 11-9, 11-9, 12-10 in the third match.

India win their first medal at Asian Games 2026 as the women’s 10m air rifle team claims silver. Plus, Indian women's hockey crush Uzbekistan 19-0. 

India won its first medal at the ongoing Asian Games 2026, with the women’s 10m air rifle team claiming the silver medal on Sunday (Sep 20). Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod made India proud with a second-place finish, as shooting remains India’s cornerstone discipline at such multilateral events. The Indian trio accumulated 1898.0 points to take home a silver medal. China clinched the coveted gold with a world-record score of 1904.2 points. Host Japan finished third, bagging bronze after scoring 1897.1 points. This result also confirms India’s first medal at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

India win their first medal at Asian Games 2026 as the women’s 10m air rifle team claims silver. Plus, Indian women's hockey crush Uzbekistan 19-0.&nbsp;

Asian Games 2026: India win first medal as women’s 10m air rifle team claims silver

West Indies announced white-ball squads for the away India series, starting September 27. India will host the West Indies for three ODIs and five T20Is, with the visitors recalling CPL 2026’s second-highest run-getter Shimron Hetmyer. While the left-handed batter is not part of the ODI squad to manage workload post-CPL, the seasoned all-rounder Jason Holder has been officially rested for the whole tour. Holder last played an ODI in 2023, although he was picked for the Sri Lanka series in June this year. The visitors, however, have also picked uncapped opener Kamil Pooran for the T20I series.<h3>Check out West Indies’ white-ball squads for India series –</h3>West Indies ODI squad - Shai Hope (captain), 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;West Indies T20I squad - Shai Hope (captain), 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>Kamil Pooran receives maiden call-up</h3>Pooran has been handed his maiden T20I call-up, thanks to his impressive showing for St. Lucia Kings, where he smashed 273 runs in eight innings at 159.64. His selection is a ‘deliberate approach towards identifying and developing emerging talent ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup’, as also mentioned in the CWI release.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-vs-sri-lanka-t20i-harry-brook-icc-rankings-number-one-1789873381081">Harry Brook targets long reign at top of T20I rankings after Sri Lanka sweep</a>&nbsp;Hetmyer, on the other hand, recently featured in the last two ODIs against New Zealand in July, scoring an unbeaten 69 in the winning cause in the fifth and final ODI. In form with the bat, Hetmyer has been given an ‘extended recovery period post CPL’, which is why he is not part of the ODI series.&nbsp;"Playing against the top team in the world presents us with a chance to fine-tune and improve our performances as an ODI team which has seen quality performances across the cycle,” West Indies head coach Daren Sammy said. "The series also creates a valuable platform to assess players who are stepping into important roles for this series with a long-term target of competing in the World Cup in 2027."&nbsp;While the ODI series begins on September 27, the five-match T20Is get underway on October 6. The series will end on October 18, after which India will travel to New Zealand for a full tour, including five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.&nbsp;The West Indies squad will leave home on September 21 before arriving in Thiruvananthapuram on September 23.

West Indies recall Shimron Hetmyer and hand Kamil Pooran a maiden T20I call-up for the India tour. Check full ODI and T20I squads and schedule here.

West Indies announced white-ball squads for the away India series, starting September 27. India will host the West Indies for three ODIs and five T20Is, with the visitors recalling CPL 2026’s second-highest run-getter Shimron Hetmyer. While the left-handed batter is not part of the ODI squad to manage workload post-CPL, the seasoned all-rounder Jason Holder has been officially rested for the whole tour. Holder last played an ODI in 2023, although he was picked for the Sri Lanka series in June this year. The visitors, however, have also picked uncapped opener Kamil Pooran for the T20I series. Check out West Indies’ white-ball squads for India series – West Indies ODI squad - Shai Hope (captain), 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 West Indies T20I squad - Shai Hope (captain), 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 Kamil Pooran receives maiden call-up Pooran has been handed his maiden T20I call-up, thanks to his impressive showing for St. Lucia Kings, where he smashed 273 runs in eight innings at 159.64. His selection is a ‘deliberate approach towards identifying and developing emerging talent ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup’, as also mentioned in the CWI release. Also read| Harry Brook targets long reign at top of T20I rankings after Sri Lanka sweep Hetmyer, on the other hand, recently featured in the last two ODIs against New Zealand in July, scoring an unbeaten 69 in the winning cause in the fifth and final ODI. In form with the bat, Hetmyer has been given an ‘extended recovery period post CPL’, which is why he is not part of the ODI series. "Playing against the top team in the world presents us with a chance to fine-tune and improve our performances as an ODI team which has seen quality performances across the cycle,” West Indies head coach Daren Sammy said. "The series also creates a valuable platform to assess players who are stepping into important roles for this series with a long-term target of competing in the World Cup in 2027." While the ODI series begins on September 27, the five-match T20Is get underway on October 6. The series will end on October 18, after which India will travel to New Zealand for a full tour, including five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests. The West Indies squad will leave home on September 21 before arriving in Thiruvananthapuram on September 23.

West Indies recall Shimron Hetmyer and hand Kamil Pooran a maiden T20I call-up for the India tour. Check full ODI and T20I squads and schedule here.

West Indies Squad for India Series: Hetmyer included for T20Is, Holder rested

Raphinha scored a superb hat-trick to earn Barcelona a 3-1 win at Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga and preserve their 100 per cent record. Hansi Flick's side moved six points clear of Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid, who visit Atletico Madrid in a derby clash on Sunday. The Spanish champions were given the biggest test of their season but overcame Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, thanks to Raphinha's treble.&nbsp;The Brazil international has started the season in sensational form, playing out of position as a central striker. La Liga's top goalscorer, Raphinha, reached 12 goals in seven league appearances with a second consecutive hat-trick, and scored twice more in the Champions League.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-brighton-stun-arsenal-3-0-as-defending-champions-suffer-first-loss-1789836131048">Premier League: Brighton stun Arsenal 3-0 as defending champions suffer first loss</a>&nbsp;"We know the quality of Raphinha, and we're very happy about him; he gives us a lot," Flick told reporters. "Today the team gives him the last pass, and he made it happen for us, so it's good.&nbsp;"After these numbers in these eight games, he's very happy to play as a number nine."&nbsp;Barcelona sporting director Deco said the former Leeds winger had agreed to extend his stay at the club until 2030 ahead of the game, and Raphinha celebrated in style.&nbsp;"He's very good and can adapt to any position up front. We give him the balls, and he scores the goals," Barca midfielder Fermin Lopez told Movistar.&nbsp;Flick handed Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic his debut in goal with Joan Garcia out injured.&nbsp;Hosts Sevilla, fifth, started strongly, making Barca uncomfortable, and took the lead through Youssouf Fofana in the 19th minute. Felix Correia escaped Eric Garcia and crossed for Fofana to nod home at the near post.&nbsp;Teenage star Lamine Yamal almost pulled Barca level, but Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos managed to push his curling effort against the post and out.&nbsp;It was no surprise when the Catalans did equalise that it was Raphinha who was the man to score. He cleverly shifted his body weight to escape a defender and slipped the ball home with a low finish.<h2>Relentless Raphinha</h2>Yamal sent another shot over, and after Sevilla fans whistled him, he goaded them to keep doing so. Although the 19-year-old did not score himself, he did create Raphinha's next two goals after the break.&nbsp;Flick said his team improved in the second half and gave the ball away left.&nbsp;"It was a difficult game, especially in the first half... we also gave away the ball too easily a lot, that's not usually our level and our standard, and in the second half it was like that," said Flick.&nbsp;Early in the second period, Yamal crossed, and Raphinha headed home to put Barca in front. Arguably his best finish was yet to come, with Yamal sending Raphinha through, for the Brazilian to dink the ball over the goalkeeper.&nbsp;Barca missed several chances to extend their lead, with Anthony Gordon getting his feet wrong and a Dani Olmo free-kick beaten away.&nbsp;Nevertheless, Barca claimed an eighth win from eight games across all competitions this season, as they continue setting the pace in the Spanish top flight.

Raphinha scores a hat-trick as Barcelona beat Sevilla 3-1 to keep a 100% La Liga record. Read match reaction from Hansi Flick and key highlights here.

Raphinha scored a superb hat-trick to earn Barcelona a 3-1 win at Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga and preserve their 100 per cent record. Hansi Flick's side moved six points clear of Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid, who visit Atletico Madrid in a derby clash on Sunday. The Spanish champions were given the biggest test of their season but overcame Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, thanks to Raphinha's treble. The Brazil international has started the season in sensational form, playing out of position as a central striker. La Liga's top goalscorer, Raphinha, reached 12 goals in seven league appearances with a second consecutive hat-trick, and scored twice more in the Champions League. Also read| Premier League: Brighton stun Arsenal 3-0 as defending champions suffer first loss "We know the quality of Raphinha, and we're very happy about him; he gives us a lot," Flick told reporters. "Today the team gives him the last pass, and he made it happen for us, so it's good. "After these numbers in these eight games, he's very happy to play as a number nine." Barcelona sporting director Deco said the former Leeds winger had agreed to extend his stay at the club until 2030 ahead of the game, and Raphinha celebrated in style. "He's very good and can adapt to any position up front. We give him the balls, and he scores the goals," Barca midfielder Fermin Lopez told Movistar. Flick handed Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic his debut in goal with Joan Garcia out injured. Hosts Sevilla, fifth, started strongly, making Barca uncomfortable, and took the lead through Youssouf Fofana in the 19th minute. Felix Correia escaped Eric Garcia and crossed for Fofana to nod home at the near post. Teenage star Lamine Yamal almost pulled Barca level, but Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos managed to push his curling effort against the post and out. It was no surprise when the Catalans did equalise that it was Raphinha who was the man to score. He cleverly shifted his body weight to escape a defender and slipped the ball home with a low finish. Relentless Raphinha Yamal sent another shot over, and after Sevilla fans whistled him, he goaded them to keep doing so. Although the 19-year-old did not score himself, he did create Raphinha's next two goals after the break. Flick said his team improved in the second half and gave the ball away left. "It was a difficult game, especially in the first half... we also gave away the ball too easily a lot, that's not usually our level and our standard, and in the second half it was like that," said Flick. Early in the second period, Yamal crossed, and Raphinha headed home to put Barca in front. Arguably his best finish was yet to come, with Yamal sending Raphinha through, for the Brazilian to dink the ball over the goalkeeper. Barca missed several chances to extend their lead, with Anthony Gordon getting his feet wrong and a Dani Olmo free-kick beaten away. Nevertheless, Barca claimed an eighth win from eight games across all competitions this season, as they continue setting the pace in the Spanish top flight.

Raphinha scores a hat-trick as Barcelona beat Sevilla 3-1 to keep a 100% La Liga record. Read match reaction from Hansi Flick and key highlights here.

Raphinha hat-trick powers Barcelona to 3-1 win over Sevilla in La Liga

England white-ball captain Harry Brook has challenged his upbeat side to retain its top-ranked status in the ICC rankings after sweeping Sri Lanka across three T20Is at home. England regained their number one ranking in the shortest format after completing a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I on Saturday in Manchester. Brook’s T20I captaincy has improved England’s numbers in this format, having won 23 of the last 26 T20Is. Moreover, England leapfrogged India to sit at the top.&nbsp;After the T20 World Cup in the subcontinent earlier this year, where England narrowly lost to India in the semifinal, the Brook-led&nbsp;side thrashed the Men in Blue 4-0 in five-match T20Is at home. The defending champions India also lost to Ireland 2-0 before travelling to England, even though they outclassed Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in their next two series.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-zim-adam-zampa-joins-shane-warne-in-elite-list-becomes-second-australian-spinner-to-claim-200-odi-wickets-1789817530037">AUS vs ZIM: Adam Zampa joins Shane Warne in elite list, becomes second Australian spinner to claim 200 ODI wickets</a>&nbsp;"I think we should be extremely proud to win another series, another whitewash series, and go back to world number one is an extremely good effort," Brook said after the 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka. "Everybody in that changing room should be really proud of themselves.&nbsp;"I think everything's running so smoothly, especially in the field. Lads are taking it upon themselves to make sure they're in the right spots, and we're really nailing down and buying into everything that we're talking about in the outfield. Especially, we're putting 100% in, which is all that we can ever ask for,” he continued.&nbsp;Thanks to Brook’s blistering unbeaten 114 in the series opener in Southampton, his second T20I hundred, he finished as the second-highest leading run-scorer (170) in the series after Jos Buttler (172). With England dominating Sri Lanka across all departments, Brook wants his team to keep doing so and push harder every time to retain the number-one T20I ranking.&nbsp;"That's why we went with our strongest side today. With the opportunity of whitewashing aside, you never want to take that for granted.&nbsp;"We obviously knew that we had the opportunity to go number one before the series if we had beaten them 3-0. So that was always in the back of our minds.&nbsp;"We've got to stay motivated to try and keep that spot for as long as possible. We probably don't play as much T20 as other nations, especially India, who play a hell of a lot of T20s. So, keeping that might not be as easy as it sounds, but every opportunity we get, we're going to try and dominate in opposition."&nbsp;England will now return to One-Day Cricket mode, with three ODIs against Sri Lanka scheduled to start on Tuesday (Sep 22).

Harry Brook leads England to the top of the ICC T20I rankings after a 3-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka. Read Brook's reaction and series stats here.

England white-ball captain Harry Brook has challenged his upbeat side to retain its top-ranked status in the ICC rankings after sweeping Sri Lanka across three T20Is at home. England regained their number one ranking in the shortest format after completing a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I on Saturday in Manchester. Brook’s T20I captaincy has improved England’s numbers in this format, having won 23 of the last 26 T20Is. Moreover, England leapfrogged India to sit at the top. After the T20 World Cup in the subcontinent earlier this year, where England narrowly lost to India in the semifinal, the Brook-led side thrashed the Men in Blue 4-0 in five-match T20Is at home. The defending champions India also lost to Ireland 2-0 before travelling to England, even though they outclassed Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in their next two series. Also read| AUS vs ZIM: Adam Zampa joins Shane Warne in elite list, becomes second Australian spinner to claim 200 ODI wickets "I think we should be extremely proud to win another series, another whitewash series, and go back to world number one is an extremely good effort," Brook said after the 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka. "Everybody in that changing room should be really proud of themselves. "I think everything's running so smoothly, especially in the field. Lads are taking it upon themselves to make sure they're in the right spots, and we're really nailing down and buying into everything that we're talking about in the outfield. Especially, we're putting 100% in, which is all that we can ever ask for,” he continued. Thanks to Brook’s blistering unbeaten 114 in the series opener in Southampton, his second T20I hundred, he finished as the second-highest leading run-scorer (170) in the series after Jos Buttler (172). With England dominating Sri Lanka across all departments, Brook wants his team to keep doing so and push harder every time to retain the number-one T20I ranking. "That's why we went with our strongest side today. With the opportunity of whitewashing aside, you never want to take that for granted. "We obviously knew that we had the opportunity to go number one before the series if we had beaten them 3-0. So that was always in the back of our minds. "We've got to stay motivated to try and keep that spot for as long as possible. We probably don't play as much T20 as other nations, especially India, who play a hell of a lot of T20s. So, keeping that might not be as easy as it sounds, but every opportunity we get, we're going to try and dominate in opposition." England will now return to One-Day Cricket mode, with three ODIs against Sri Lanka scheduled to start on Tuesday (Sep 22).

Harry Brook leads England to the top of the ICC T20I rankings after a 3-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka. Read Brook's reaction and series stats here.

Harry Brook targets long reign at top of T20I rankings after Sri Lanka sweep

Arsenal’s perfect start to their Premier League title defence came to an end on Saturday (Sep 19) as Brighton &amp; Hove Albion stunned the champions with a 3-0 win at home. Arsenal had won all seven of their matches across competitions this season, including their first four league games. However, they struggled against a Brighton side celebrating its 125th anniversary.&nbsp;Pascal Gross opened the scoring in the 31st minute with a low shot that went in off the post. Brighton then doubled their lead through Charalampos Kostoulas, who finished a counter-attack with a similar effort.&nbsp;Arsenal failed to create a strong response after the break, as Chema Andres made it 3-0 with a close-range header as Brighton continued to put pressure on the visitors. The win moved Brighton up to third place, while Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season.<h3>Spurs’ struggles continue</h3>Tottenham Hotspur are still waiting for their first Premier League win after losing 3-2 to Aston Villa at home.&nbsp;Villa took the lead in first-half stoppage time when Johan Manzambi scored after Tottenham were briefly down to 10 men as Micky van de Ven received treatment for a cut on his face.&nbsp;Nicolas Jackson doubled Villa’s lead in the 67th minute before Emi Buendia produced a superb long-range strike to make it 3-0. Tottenham responded late through Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke, but their comeback was not enough.&nbsp;The result gave Villa their first league win of the season. Tottenham, meanwhile, have suffered three defeats and recorded two draws from their opening five league matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-is-proud-of-them-pm-modi-extends-best-wishes-to-indian-athletes-at-asian-games-2026-1789832304660">‘India is proud of them’: PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian athletes at Asian Games 2026</a><h3>Newcastle hold on</h3>Newcastle United beat promoted Hull City 2-1 to hand Hull their first league defeat of the season.&nbsp;Joe Willock and Lewis Hall scored within the opening seven minutes to put Newcastle 2-0 ahead. Mohamed-Ali Cho pulled one back for Hull after the break, but Newcastle held on for all three points.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-begin-in-aichi-nagoya-as-manu-and-pawan-lead-indian-contingent-1789820537840">Asian Games begin in Aichi-Nagoya as Manu and Pawan lead Indian contingent</a><h3>Everton secure hard-fought victory against Ipswich</h3>Everton maintained their unbeaten start with a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town. Thierno Barry scored the only goal of the match as Everton moved into the Premier League’s top five.

Brighton delivered the shock of the day by beating defending champions Arsenal 3-0 and ending their perfect start. Tottenham remained without a win after a 3-2 home defeat by Aston Villa, while Everton and Newcastle secured three points.

Arsenal’s perfect start to their Premier League title defence came to an end on Saturday (Sep 19) as Brighton & Hove Albion stunned the champions with a 3-0 win at home. Arsenal had won all seven of their matches across competitions this season, including their first four league games. However, they struggled against a Brighton side celebrating its 125th anniversary. Pascal Gross opened the scoring in the 31st minute with a low shot that went in off the post. Brighton then doubled their lead through Charalampos Kostoulas, who finished a counter-attack with a similar effort. Arsenal failed to create a strong response after the break, as Chema Andres made it 3-0 with a close-range header as Brighton continued to put pressure on the visitors. The win moved Brighton up to third place, while Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season. Spurs’ struggles continue Tottenham Hotspur are still waiting for their first Premier League win after losing 3-2 to Aston Villa at home. Villa took the lead in first-half stoppage time when Johan Manzambi scored after Tottenham were briefly down to 10 men as Micky van de Ven received treatment for a cut on his face. Nicolas Jackson doubled Villa’s lead in the 67th minute before Emi Buendia produced a superb long-range strike to make it 3-0. Tottenham responded late through Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke, but their comeback was not enough. The result gave Villa their first league win of the season. Tottenham, meanwhile, have suffered three defeats and recorded two draws from their opening five league matches. Also Read - ‘India is proud of them’: PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian athletes at Asian Games 2026 Newcastle hold on Newcastle United beat promoted Hull City 2-1 to hand Hull their first league defeat of the season. Joe Willock and Lewis Hall scored within the opening seven minutes to put Newcastle 2-0 ahead. Mohamed-Ali Cho pulled one back for Hull after the break, but Newcastle held on for all three points. Also Read - Asian Games begin in Aichi-Nagoya as Manu and Pawan lead Indian contingent Everton secure hard-fought victory against Ipswich Everton maintained their unbeaten start with a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town. Thierno Barry scored the only goal of the match as Everton moved into the Premier League’s top five.

Brighton delivered the shock of the day by beating defending champions Arsenal 3-0 and ending their perfect start. Tottenham remained without a win after a 3-2 home defeat by Aston Villa, while Everton and Newcastle secured three points.

Premier League: Brighton stun Arsenal 3-0 as defending champions suffer first loss

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the Indian contingent the best as the 2026 Asian Games officially began in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday (Sep 19). He praised the athletes for their hard work, dedication and determination.&nbsp;Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “As the Asian Games commence in Aichi-Nagoya, my best wishes to the Indian contingent. Each athlete has worked incredibly hard and shown remarkable dedication and determination. India is proud of them. May they give their best, play well and shine!”&nbsp;Kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat and Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker led the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium. The ceremony marked the official start of the 20th Asian Games.&nbsp;India are represented by a 503-athlete contingent competing across 36 sports. Sehrawat was part of India’s gold-medal-winning men’s kabaddi team at the previous Asian Games and carried the Tricolour alongside Bhaker.&nbsp;Bhaker, a double Olympic medallist, will compete in the women’s 10m air pistol, women’s 25m pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team events. She won two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics and became the first athlete from independent India to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-set-to-appoint-ramesh-powar-as-junior-selection-committee-chairman-1789824217000">BCCI set to appoint Ramesh Powar as junior selection committee chairman</a>&nbsp;Ahead of the opening ceremony, Bhaker spoke about being selected as one of India’s flag-bearers and said that the moment brought back memories of her early days in shooting.&nbsp;“Honestly, when I found out yesterday, I had all these flashback memories of my earlier days. And, you know, when I started, I never thought that this was where I could reach one day in my sport. So, it is definitely a very heartwarming feeling. I feel really proud, really honoured, and really, really happy to be chosen as the flag bearer for my country. I just want to say thank you to God and thank you to everyone for all the love and support,” she said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-begin-in-aichi-nagoya-as-manu-and-pawan-lead-indian-contingent-1789820537840">Asian Games begin in Aichi-Nagoya as Manu and Pawan lead Indian contingent</a>&nbsp;India will look to improve on their performance from the 2022 Asian Games, where they won a record 107 medals, including 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent as the Asian Games officially opened in Aichi-Nagoya on Saturday. India are represented by a 501-member contingent and will aim to improve on their record medal tally from the 2023 Hangzhou Games.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the Indian contingent the best as the 2026 Asian Games officially began in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday (Sep 19). He praised the athletes for their hard work, dedication and determination. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “As the Asian Games commence in Aichi-Nagoya, my best wishes to the Indian contingent. Each athlete has worked incredibly hard and shown remarkable dedication and determination. India is proud of them. May they give their best, play well and shine!” Kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat and Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker led the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium. The ceremony marked the official start of the 20th Asian Games. India are represented by a 503-athlete contingent competing across 36 sports. Sehrawat was part of India’s gold-medal-winning men’s kabaddi team at the previous Asian Games and carried the Tricolour alongside Bhaker. Bhaker, a double Olympic medallist, will compete in the women’s 10m air pistol, women’s 25m pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team events. She won two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics and became the first athlete from independent India to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. Also Read - BCCI set to appoint Ramesh Powar as junior selection committee chairman Ahead of the opening ceremony, Bhaker spoke about being selected as one of India’s flag-bearers and said that the moment brought back memories of her early days in shooting. “Honestly, when I found out yesterday, I had all these flashback memories of my earlier days. And, you know, when I started, I never thought that this was where I could reach one day in my sport. So, it is definitely a very heartwarming feeling. I feel really proud, really honoured, and really, really happy to be chosen as the flag bearer for my country. I just want to say thank you to God and thank you to everyone for all the love and support,” she said. Also Read - Asian Games begin in Aichi-Nagoya as Manu and Pawan lead Indian contingent India will look to improve on their performance from the 2022 Asian Games, where they won a record 107 medals, including 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent as the Asian Games officially opened in Aichi-Nagoya on Saturday. India are represented by a 501-member contingent and will aim to improve on their record medal tally from the 2023 Hangzhou Games.

‘India is proud of them’: PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian athletes at Asian Games 2026

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‘India is proud of them’: PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian athletes