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BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday (Sept 14) said the controversy surrounding the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 trophy presentation did not come from the Indian side, stressing that winning the tournament was more important than the ceremony. Harmanpreet Kaur-led India skipped the post-match presentation after winning the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final and declined to receive the trophy from ACC president and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi amid India-Pakistan tensions.&nbsp;Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu collected the runners-up cheque from Naqvi, while the Indian players stayed away from the stage. There were also no visuals of the Indian team lifting or celebrating with the trophy, with the broadcast returning to the studio after Sri Lanka’s presentation.&nbsp;Before the ceremony began, however, the Indian team gathered separately as head coach Amol Muzumdar addressed the players.&nbsp;&nbsp;Saikia and BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla also presented the ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal to pacer Nandani Sharma, who took two catches in the final. Saikia later congratulated the players on their victory.&nbsp;Speaking to ANI, Saikia said the BCCI had already informed the organisers about its position before the presentation.&nbsp;“Winning the trophy is one thing, but winning the tournament is what truly matters. The issue regarding the trophy, which created a controversy, did not stem from our side. We had already clarified our stance, referencing the situation we faced last year regarding the Asian Games–a matter known to the entire nation,” Saikia said.&nbsp;“We maintained our position based on that context. We had stated beforehand that we did not approve the manner in which they had planned the prize distribution ceremony. We informed their chairman that if they proceeded with that specific system, we would not participate. Since they did not agree, we chose not to accept the trophy in that manner; we will collect it later,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/historic-triumph-dhiraj-becomes-first-indian-male-recurve-archer-to-win-world-cup-1789382635012">Historic Triumph: Dhiraj becomes first Indian male recurve archer to win World Cup</a>&nbsp;India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to win their eighth Women’s Asia Cup title.&nbsp;Asked whether the decision was taken by the players or the BCCI, Saikia said it was an organisational decision and that everyone was united.&nbsp;“This was entirely the BCCI’s decision. We had discussed everything internally, and the BCCI’s stance remains consistent with what it was previously. Whether it concerns the players, the team, or the BCCI officials, we are all united; there is no divergence between the players’ decisions and the BCCI’s decisions. We act as one. Whatever decision is taken, we proceed in accordance with the BCCI’s established policies,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-2nd-t20i-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1789382130416">IND vs AFG, 2nd T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Saikia also praised India’s performance throughout the tournament and said the campaign was good preparation for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.&nbsp;“The Indian women’s team has performed exceptionally well; it was a brilliant performance. All the matches were one-sided. The way the Indian team played in this Asia Cup tournament has ensured proper preparation for the Asian Games. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the team and the entire support staff. Our aim now is to carry forward the winning streak established in Dubai all the way to Japan,” he concluded.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said India’s decision to skip the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 trophy presentation was an organisational call amid India-Pakistan tensions, stressing that winning the tournament mattered more than the ceremony.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday (Sept 14) said the controversy surrounding the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 trophy presentation did not come from the Indian side, stressing that winning the tournament was more important than the ceremony. Harmanpreet Kaur-led India skipped the post-match presentation after winning the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final and declined to receive the trophy from ACC president and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi amid India-Pakistan tensions. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu collected the runners-up cheque from Naqvi, while the Indian players stayed away from the stage. There were also no visuals of the Indian team lifting or celebrating with the trophy, with the broadcast returning to the studio after Sri Lanka’s presentation. Before the ceremony began, however, the Indian team gathered separately as head coach Amol Muzumdar addressed the players. Saikia and BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla also presented the ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal to pacer Nandani Sharma, who took two catches in the final. Saikia later congratulated the players on their victory. Speaking to ANI, Saikia said the BCCI had already informed the organisers about its position before the presentation. “Winning the trophy is one thing, but winning the tournament is what truly matters. The issue regarding the trophy, which created a controversy, did not stem from our side. We had already clarified our stance, referencing the situation we faced last year regarding the Asian Games–a matter known to the entire nation,” Saikia said. “We maintained our position based on that context. We had stated beforehand that we did not approve the manner in which they had planned the prize distribution ceremony. We informed their chairman that if they proceeded with that specific system, we would not participate. Since they did not agree, we chose not to accept the trophy in that manner; we will collect it later,” he added. Also Read - Historic Triumph: Dhiraj becomes first Indian male recurve archer to win World Cup India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to win their eighth Women’s Asia Cup title. Asked whether the decision was taken by the players or the BCCI, Saikia said it was an organisational decision and that everyone was united. “This was entirely the BCCI’s decision. We had discussed everything internally, and the BCCI’s stance remains consistent with what it was previously. Whether it concerns the players, the team, or the BCCI officials, we are all united; there is no divergence between the players’ decisions and the BCCI’s decisions. We act as one. Whatever decision is taken, we proceed in accordance with the BCCI’s established policies,” he said. Also Read - IND vs AFG, 2nd T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Saikia also praised India’s performance throughout the tournament and said the campaign was good preparation for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. “The Indian women’s team has performed exceptionally well; it was a brilliant performance. All the matches were one-sided. The way the Indian team played in this Asia Cup tournament has ensured proper preparation for the Asian Games. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the team and the entire support staff. Our aim now is to carry forward the winning streak established in Dubai all the way to Japan,” he concluded. With inputs from agencies

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said India’s decision to skip the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 trophy presentation was an organisational call amid India-Pakistan tensions, stressing that winning the tournament mattered more than the ceremony.

'Winning tournament is what truly matters': BCCI Secretary Saikia backs India’s decision not to accept trophy from Naqvi

Pakistan suffered a double blow after conceding the three-match Test series (3-0) in the UK, as they were fined 50 per cent of the match fee and docked 11 WTC points for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the third Test at Edgbaston. Pakistan were ruled to be 11 overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration during the match, an ICC statement read on Monday (Sep 14). After the deduction, Pakistan is ninth on the table with 4.63 PCT, the lowest among all teams in the current WTC cycle.&nbsp;Pakistan was eighth on the WTC rankings after winning the second Test in the West Indies, but fell to the ninth spot after losing the series opener in Leeds by an innings and 103 runs. Pakistan has played nine matches so far in this cycle, winning just two and losing seven, including four of the last five Tests.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-cricket-pcb-criticism-england-test-collapse-1789312688223">Akram, Afridi, Mushtaq tear into PCB after Pakistan’s Test series collapse in UK</a>&nbsp;The Babar Azam-led side will feature in two more Test series in this cycle: against Sri Lanka at home in November and an away tour of New Zealand in March 2027. Meanwhile, West Indies is scheduled to face Bangladesh in October this year. Both teams are out of the 2027 WTC Final race.<h2>Horror Time in UK</h2>Pakistan landed in the UK after drawing a two-match Test series in the Caribbean. Without their premier quicks in Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, Pakistan played an inexperienced trio of Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali and Khurram Shahzad in the first two Tests, and the result was there for everyone to see.&nbsp;Let alone threatening the hosts with their bowling attack, Pakistan failed to cross 200 across the first five innings on the tour. Such was their performance with the bat that the British media labelled them as the ‘worst team to tour the UK’ in the last 50 years.&nbsp;However, the real drama unfolded after Pakistan lost the second Test at Lord’s and conceded the series (2-0). The PCB made drastic changes to the travelling entourage by dropping seven first-team players and releasing two main coaches, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul – sending them all back home.&nbsp;The board brought in seven players, including five uncapped players and appointed white-ball coaches Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke for the final Test.

Pakistan hit a new low in the World Test Championship as the ICC fined them 50% of match fees and docked 11 WTC points for slow over-rates following a 3-0 Test series loss to England.

Pakistan suffered a double blow after conceding the three-match Test series (3-0) in the UK, as they were fined 50 per cent of the match fee and docked 11 WTC points for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the third Test at Edgbaston. Pakistan were ruled to be 11 overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration during the match, an ICC statement read on Monday (Sep 14). After the deduction, Pakistan is ninth on the table with 4.63 PCT, the lowest among all teams in the current WTC cycle. Pakistan was eighth on the WTC rankings after winning the second Test in the West Indies, but fell to the ninth spot after losing the series opener in Leeds by an innings and 103 runs. Pakistan has played nine matches so far in this cycle, winning just two and losing seven, including four of the last five Tests. Also read| Akram, Afridi, Mushtaq tear into PCB after Pakistan’s Test series collapse in UK The Babar Azam-led side will feature in two more Test series in this cycle: against Sri Lanka at home in November and an away tour of New Zealand in March 2027. Meanwhile, West Indies is scheduled to face Bangladesh in October this year. Both teams are out of the 2027 WTC Final race. Horror Time in UK Pakistan landed in the UK after drawing a two-match Test series in the Caribbean. Without their premier quicks in Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, Pakistan played an inexperienced trio of Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali and Khurram Shahzad in the first two Tests, and the result was there for everyone to see. Let alone threatening the hosts with their bowling attack, Pakistan failed to cross 200 across the first five innings on the tour. Such was their performance with the bat that the British media labelled them as the ‘worst team to tour the UK’ in the last 50 years. However, the real drama unfolded after Pakistan lost the second Test at Lord’s and conceded the series (2-0). The PCB made drastic changes to the travelling entourage by dropping seven first-team players and releasing two main coaches, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul – sending them all back home. The board brought in seven players, including five uncapped players and appointed white-ball coaches Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke for the final Test.

Pakistan hit a new low in the World Test Championship as the ICC fined them 50% of match fees and docked 11 WTC points for slow over-rates following a 3-0 Test series loss to England.

WTC Blow: Pakistan fined 50% and docked 11 points for Edgbaston Test over-rate

Dhiraj Bommadevara made history on Sunday by becoming the first Indian male recurve archer to win gold at the World Cup Final, holding his nerve in a thrilling shoot-off against Japan’s Nakanishi Junya. World No. 10 Dhiraj defeated the 20th-ranked Japanese archer 6-5 in a closely fought five-set final before winning the shoot-off 10-9. His victory also ended a 16-year wait for an Indian male recurve archer to win a medal at the prestigious season-ending event.&nbsp;Dhiraj had returned without a medal from the 2023 and 2024 editions, however, he entered this year’s competition in strong form and maintained his level throughout the tournament.&nbsp;The final was a tense battle from start to finish. Nakanishi, who had defeated Tokyo Olympics champion Mete Gazoz in the semifinals, made a quick start and put Dhiraj under pressure.&nbsp;The Japanese archer lost only three points from his first six arrows to take a 3-1 lead. Dhiraj responded strongly in the third set, scoring 29 to level the match at 3-3.&nbsp;Nakanishi then shot a perfect three-arrow fourth set to move 5-3 ahead. He needed only to draw the final set to win the gold, but Dhiraj refused to give up.&nbsp;The Vijayawada-born archer stayed calm under pressure and dropped just two points in the deciding set. Nakanishi could manage only 27, forcing the final into a shoot-off at 5-5.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-2nd-t20i-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1789382130416">IND vs AFG, 2nd T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Dhiraj then produced a perfect 10 with his final shot. Nakanishi managed a 9, giving the Indian archer a historic World Cup Final title.&nbsp;Dhiraj’s achievement is also significant for Indian archery, as Jayanta Talukdar was the last Indian male recurve archer to win a World Cup Final medal, claiming bronze in Edinburgh in 2010. Dhiraj has now gone a step further by becoming the first Indian male recurve archer to win the title.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/pierce-brosnan-s-007-moment-at-us-open-2026-final-leaves-fans-gushing-1789374820449">‘Absolute cinema’: Pierce Brosnan’s 007 moment at US Open leaves fans excited</a>&nbsp;Dola Banerjee remains the only other Indian to have won individual gold at the World Cup Final, claiming the women’s title in 2007.&nbsp;Deepika Kumari holds the record for the most World Cup Final medals among Indians, with five silver and one bronze from eight appearances.

Dhiraj Bommadevara made history by becoming the first Indian male recurve archer to win World Cup Final gold. The 25-year-old defeated Japan’s Nakanishi Junya in a thrilling shoot-off, ending India’s 16-year wait for a medal at the event.

Dhiraj Bommadevara made history on Sunday by becoming the first Indian male recurve archer to win gold at the World Cup Final, holding his nerve in a thrilling shoot-off against Japan’s Nakanishi Junya. World No. 10 Dhiraj defeated the 20th-ranked Japanese archer 6-5 in a closely fought five-set final before winning the shoot-off 10-9. His victory also ended a 16-year wait for an Indian male recurve archer to win a medal at the prestigious season-ending event. Dhiraj had returned without a medal from the 2023 and 2024 editions, however, he entered this year’s competition in strong form and maintained his level throughout the tournament. The final was a tense battle from start to finish. Nakanishi, who had defeated Tokyo Olympics champion Mete Gazoz in the semifinals, made a quick start and put Dhiraj under pressure. The Japanese archer lost only three points from his first six arrows to take a 3-1 lead. Dhiraj responded strongly in the third set, scoring 29 to level the match at 3-3. Nakanishi then shot a perfect three-arrow fourth set to move 5-3 ahead. He needed only to draw the final set to win the gold, but Dhiraj refused to give up. The Vijayawada-born archer stayed calm under pressure and dropped just two points in the deciding set. Nakanishi could manage only 27, forcing the final into a shoot-off at 5-5. Also Read - IND vs AFG, 2nd T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Dhiraj then produced a perfect 10 with his final shot. Nakanishi managed a 9, giving the Indian archer a historic World Cup Final title. Dhiraj’s achievement is also significant for Indian archery, as Jayanta Talukdar was the last Indian male recurve archer to win a World Cup Final medal, claiming bronze in Edinburgh in 2010. Dhiraj has now gone a step further by becoming the first Indian male recurve archer to win the title. Also Read - ‘Absolute cinema’: Pierce Brosnan’s 007 moment at US Open leaves fans excited Dola Banerjee remains the only other Indian to have won individual gold at the World Cup Final, claiming the women’s title in 2007. Deepika Kumari holds the record for the most World Cup Final medals among Indians, with five silver and one bronze from eight appearances.

Dhiraj Bommadevara made history by becoming the first Indian male recurve archer to win World Cup Final gold. The 25-year-old defeated Japan’s Nakanishi Junya in a thrilling shoot-off, ending India’s 16-year wait for a medal at the event.

Historic Triumph: Dhiraj becomes first Indian male recurve archer to win World Cup

The Shreyas Iyer-led Indian team will aim to seal the three-match T20I series when they face Ibrahim Zadran’s Afghanistan in the second match in New Delhi on Tuesday (Sept 15). India made a strong return to T20I cricket, beating Afghanistan by seven wickets in a one-sided opening game on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Arshdeep Singh and Abhishek Sharma played key roles in the victory, with the pacer taking 3/19 to restrict Afghanistan to 156/8, before Abhishek smashed 82 off just 32 balls to help India chase the target in less than 14 overs.&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy also made successful comebacks from injury, however, Iyer will need to find a solution for India’s fifth bowling option ahead of the Asian Games.&nbsp;Shivam Dube and Nitish Kumar Reddy struggled with the ball in the first T20I. Reddy conceded 30 runs in his two overs, while Dube was brought on only in the final over and gave away 21 runs. Abhishek also bowled one over, meaning the three combined for 59 runs in four overs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-wants-fans-disrespecting-late-teammate-jota-never-be-allowed-to-enter-a-stadium-again-in-saudi-pro-league-1789372721924">Ronaldo wants fans disrespecting Jota 'never be allowed to enter stadium again'</a><h2>IND vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs AFG, 2nd T20I be played?</h2>The second T20I between India and Afghanistan will be played on Tuesday (Sept 15). The toss is scheduled for 7:00 pm IST.<h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/pierce-brosnan-s-007-moment-at-us-open-2026-final-leaves-fans-gushing-1789374820449">‘Absolute cinema’: Pierce Brosnan’s 007 moment at US Open 2026 final leaves fans gushing</a><h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the second T20I between India and Afghanistan will be available on Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs AFG, 2nd T20I?</h2>The livestream of the second T20I between India and Afghanistan will be available on the FanCode app and website.<h2>Squads</h2>India:Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma (VC), Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur&nbsp;Afghanistan:Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Noor Rahman (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai and Naveen-ul-Haq

As the crucial T20I clash between India and Afghanistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

The Shreyas Iyer-led Indian team will aim to seal the three-match T20I series when they face Ibrahim Zadran’s Afghanistan in the second match in New Delhi on Tuesday (Sept 15). India made a strong return to T20I cricket, beating Afghanistan by seven wickets in a one-sided opening game on Sunday. Arshdeep Singh and Abhishek Sharma played key roles in the victory, with the pacer taking 3/19 to restrict Afghanistan to 156/8, before Abhishek smashed 82 off just 32 balls to help India chase the target in less than 14 overs. Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy also made successful comebacks from injury, however, Iyer will need to find a solution for India’s fifth bowling option ahead of the Asian Games. Shivam Dube and Nitish Kumar Reddy struggled with the ball in the first T20I. Reddy conceded 30 runs in his two overs, while Dube was brought on only in the final over and gave away 21 runs. Abhishek also bowled one over, meaning the three combined for 59 runs in four overs. Also Read - Ronaldo wants fans disrespecting Jota 'never be allowed to enter stadium again' IND vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Match Details When will the IND vs AFG, 2nd T20I be played? The second T20I between India and Afghanistan will be played on Tuesday (Sept 15). The toss is scheduled for 7:00 pm IST. Where is the match being played? The match will be held at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Also Read - ‘Absolute cinema’: Pierce Brosnan’s 007 moment at US Open 2026 final leaves fans gushing Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the second T20I between India and Afghanistan will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs AFG, 2nd T20I? The livestream of the second T20I between India and Afghanistan will be available on the FanCode app and website. Squads India:Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma (VC), Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur Afghanistan:Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Noor Rahman (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai and Naveen-ul-Haq

As the crucial T20I clash between India and Afghanistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

IND vs AFG, 2nd T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

This seemed straight out of a James Bond movie. Former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan’s presence at the US Open created quite a stir thanks to a clever camera moment that seemed to have given a hat tip to the famous character he played on screen.&nbsp;Brosnan was among the star-studded crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where German tennis player Alexander Zverev faced America's Ben Shelton in the final on Sunday.At some point. the cameraperson decided to deliver an unexpected 007 reference when the camera panned briefly to the clock at 0:07 before quickly cutting to the actor in the stands.&nbsp;The clever transition on screen did not go unnoticed for fans who were watching the match on screens. Several viewers connected the 0:07 timestamp to Brosnan’s iconic portrayal of James Bond in previous films.&nbsp;The official US Open account shared the moment on Instagram with the caption, “The name is, Bond. James Bond.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2026-sinner-alcaraz-duopoly-1789284485760">US Open 2026: Why it's near impossible to break the Sinner-Alcaraz duopoly</a><h2>Internet reacts</h2>The internet was impressed by the camera operator, with many praising the perfect camera timing. One user wrote, "Give the cameraman a raise." Another added, "That's so cool."&nbsp;Someone commented, "Naaaah! This was strategically planned. 007 style.""Absolute cinema," read a comment.&nbsp;

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<h2>Pierce Brosnan as James Bond</h2>Pierce Brosnan famously played the iconic British secret agent in four feature films, including GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day between 1995 and 2002.&nbsp;He is credited with successfully revitalising the franchise after a six-year gap following Timothy Dalton's tenure. The actor was replaced by Daniel Craig in the 2006 film Casino Royale. He went on to portray the role in four more films until 2021.&nbsp;Post Craig’s exit, the makers are still on the hunt for the next James Bond with several names being discussed as options.&nbsp;When The Times asked who would be the perfect choice to play Bond next, Brosnan said that “there are lots of good hats in the ring” and “lots of great actors” being considered. “I see it. I follow it. They could probably just go left-field and pick someone that none of us knows about," he said.&nbsp;When asked to reveal a name, the actor responded, “I wouldn't pick anyone. My wife told me not to say anything, and I've said too much. Because once I say something it goes [everywhere] and I get hanged.”&nbsp;Pierce Brosnan will next be seen in Chris Hemsworth-starrer Extraction 3.

Pierce Brosnan attended the US Open 2026 final on Sunday and stole the spotlight briefly as the camera gave a hat tip to beloved character James Bond, which the actor had played famously in the early 1990s. 

This seemed straight out of a James Bond movie. Former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan’s presence at the US Open created quite a stir thanks to a clever camera moment that seemed to have given a hat tip to the famous character he played on screen. Brosnan was among the star-studded crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where German tennis player Alexander Zverev faced America's Ben Shelton in the final on Sunday. At some point. the cameraperson decided to deliver an unexpected 007 reference when the camera panned briefly to the clock at 0:07 before quickly cutting to the actor in the stands. The clever transition on screen did not go unnoticed for fans who were watching the match on screens. Several viewers connected the 0:07 timestamp to Brosnan’s iconic portrayal of James Bond in previous films. The official US Open account shared the moment on Instagram with the caption, “The name is, Bond. James Bond.” Also read: US Open 2026: Why it's near impossible to break the Sinner-Alcaraz duopoly Internet reacts The internet was impressed by the camera operator, with many praising the perfect camera timing. One user wrote, "Give the cameraman a raise." Another added, "That's so cool." Someone commented, "Naaaah! This was strategically planned. 007 style." "Absolute cinema," read a comment.

Pierce Brosnan attended the US Open 2026 final on Sunday and stole the spotlight briefly as the camera gave a hat tip to beloved character James Bond, which the actor had played famously in the early 1990s.&nbsp;

‘Absolute cinema’: Pierce Brosnan’s 007 moment at US Open 2026 final leaves fans gushing

US President Donald Trump likes playing golf, and that is a well-known fact. Whether or not he cheats, however, is an entirely different matter. The US president was in Ireland recently for a two-day visit and attended the Irish Open at his Doonbeg resort. He talked about golf at the US Embassy in Dublin, saying that the Secret Service agents assigned to protect him at all times make it impossible for him to cheat."I was with the head of the biggest company in the world and we’re playing golf and we have, you know, like all these things going around and we had hundreds of Secret Service all over the course," Trump told business leaders at the embassy.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-wants-fans-disrespecting-late-teammate-jota-never-be-allowed-to-enter-a-stadium-again-in-saudi-pro-league-1789372721924">Cristiano Ronaldo wants fans disrespecting late teammate Jota 'never be allowed to enter a stadium again' in Saudi Pro League</a>"In fact, they said, ‘Does Trump cheat?’ I can’t cheat," he added. "You have 250 Secret Service agents running down."Trump, however, made it clear that he would cheat if the opportunity presented itself, saying: "It’s not that I wouldn’t cheat," which got the crowd laughing. "But you can’t move the ball. I don’t know if they play or not, but they know you’re not supposed to be moving the ball around, okay?"<h2>Has Trump ever cheated?</h2>Sportswriter Rick Reilly, in 2019, wrote a book titled Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump. In the book, Reilly explained how Trump cheats while playing golf—something he has faced accusations about for a long time."Trump doesn’t just cheat at golf," the book states. "He throws it, boots it, and moves it. He lies about his lies. He fudges and foozles and fluffs. At Winged Foot, where Trump is a member, the caddies got so used to seeing him kick his ball back onto the fairway they came up with a nickname for him: 'Pelé'."

During a visit to Ireland, US President Donald Trump joked that hundreds of Secret Service agents make it impossible for him to cheat at golf. He noted he would cheat if given the chance, addressing past cheating claims.

US President Donald Trump likes playing golf, and that is a well-known fact. Whether or not he cheats, however, is an entirely different matter. The US president was in Ireland recently for a two-day visit and attended the Irish Open at his Doonbeg resort. He talked about golf at the US Embassy in Dublin, saying that the Secret Service agents assigned to protect him at all times make it impossible for him to cheat. "I was with the head of the biggest company in the world and we’re playing golf and we have, you know, like all these things going around and we had hundreds of Secret Service all over the course," Trump told business leaders at the embassy. Also Read - Cristiano Ronaldo wants fans disrespecting late teammate Jota 'never be allowed to enter a stadium again' in Saudi Pro League "In fact, they said, ‘Does Trump cheat?’ I can’t cheat," he added. "You have 250 Secret Service agents running down." Trump, however, made it clear that he would cheat if the opportunity presented itself, saying: "It’s not that I wouldn’t cheat," which got the crowd laughing. "But you can’t move the ball. I don’t know if they play or not, but they know you’re not supposed to be moving the ball around, okay?" Has Trump ever cheated? Sportswriter Rick Reilly, in 2019, wrote a book titled Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump. In the book, Reilly explained how Trump cheats while playing golf—something he has faced accusations about for a long time. "Trump doesn’t just cheat at golf," the book states. "He throws it, boots it, and moves it. He lies about his lies. He fudges and foozles and fluffs. At Winged Foot, where Trump is a member, the caddies got so used to seeing him kick his ball back onto the fairway they came up with a nickname for him: 'Pelé'."

During a visit to Ireland, US President Donald Trump joked that hundreds of Secret Service agents make it impossible for him to cheat at golf. He noted he would cheat if given the chance, addressing past cheating claims.

Trump says he 'can't cheat' in golf because of Secret Service agents: 'Not that I wouldn’t'

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, has asked for a ban on fans who disrespected the memory of his former teammate, the late Diogo Jota. Ronaldo's comments came after fans shouted 'Jota' during the Al-Hilal vs. Al-Taawoun match on Saturday (Sep 12). The fans repeatedly targeted Al-Hilal's midfielder Ruben Neves, a close friend of Jota, during his team's 6-0 win. Jota died in a car crash in July 2025 at the age of 28, leaving fans shocked across Liverpool and Portugal.<h2>Ronaldo wants ban on fans disrespecting Jota in Saudi Pro League</h2>"The league must take action and punish this kind of fan behavior," Ronaldo wrote on social media after the incident. "This is no longer football, and there have to be limits. People who behave like this should never be allowed to enter a stadium again."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-206-winner-alxeander-zverev-reveals-being-diagnosed-with-diabetes-at-age-of-4-1789367579869">US Open 2026 winner Alexander Zverev reveals being diagnosed with diabetes at age of 4</a>Neves, who played with Jota at Wolverhampton Wanderers and for Portugal, has a tattoo on his calf of him and Jota embracing. He clapped at the fans after being subjected to the chants of 'Jota, Jota'.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR FROM A FEW AL-TAAWOUN FANS TODAY, CHANTING “JOTA” AT RÚBEN NEVES 🗣️🇵🇹 NEVES RESPONDED AFTER THE MATCH: “I HOPE THEY DON’T GO TO PRAY AFTER WHAT THEY DID.” <a href="https://t.co/K1NAOlrHqL">pic.twitter.com/K1NAOlrHqL</a>&mdash; All About SPL 🔔 🇸🇦 (@Saudifutbol) <a href="https://x.com/Saudifutbol/status/2098875271717835175?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"I just hope they don't go to pray later after what they did," Neves told reporters after the match.<h2>What did the clubs and league say?</h2>"The company expressed its absolute rejection of such actions targeting players or their families, or intended to cause personal offense," Al-Hilal said in a statement.Al-Taawoun's statement said: "Such conduct is completely unacceptable and does not represent Al-Taawoun, its supporters, or the values for which its terraces are known."The league also acknowledged the behavior of some fans as being "inconsistent with the values of Saudi football and the principles of sportsmanship."The statement also made its stance clear, stating that using such tragedies "for the purpose of abuse or provocation is unacceptable behavior that has no place in Saudi football."

Cristiano Ronaldo demanded a stadium ban for fans who mocked late teammate Diogo Jota during an Al-Hilal match. The league and clubs condemned the chants targeted at Jota’s friend, Rúben Neves.

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, has asked for a ban on fans who disrespected the memory of his former teammate, the late Diogo Jota. Ronaldo's comments came after fans shouted 'Jota' during the Al-Hilal vs. Al-Taawoun match on Saturday (Sep 12). The fans repeatedly targeted Al-Hilal's midfielder Ruben Neves, a close friend of Jota, during his team's 6-0 win. Jota died in a car crash in July 2025 at the age of 28, leaving fans shocked across Liverpool and Portugal. Ronaldo wants ban on fans disrespecting Jota in Saudi Pro League "The league must take action and punish this kind of fan behavior," Ronaldo wrote on social media after the incident. "This is no longer football, and there have to be limits. People who behave like this should never be allowed to enter a stadium again." Also Read - US Open 2026 winner Alexander Zverev reveals being diagnosed with diabetes at age of 4 Neves, who played with Jota at Wolverhampton Wanderers and for Portugal, has a tattoo on his calf of him and Jota embracing. He clapped at the fans after being subjected to the chants of 'Jota, Jota'.

Cristiano Ronaldo demanded a stadium ban for fans who mocked late teammate Diogo Jota during an Al-Hilal match. The league and clubs condemned the chants targeted at Jota’s friend, Rúben Neves.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants fans disrespecting late teammate Jota 'never be allowed to enter a stadium again' in Saudi Pro League

Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at Old Trafford has been overshadowed by a major VAR controversy after refereeing body Pro Ref admitted an error in the decision to allow Erling Haaland’s winning goal. Haaland struck in the 60th minute to give Manchester City victory in the 199th Manchester derby, but the goal initially appeared to have been ruled out for offside. Following a lengthy VAR review, the decision was overturned and the goal was allowed to stand.&nbsp;The controversy centred on City midfielder Enzo Fernandez. While Haaland was ultimately judged to be in an onside position when Josko Gvardiol played the ball, Fernandez was in an offside position and attempted to reach the cross. Although he did not make contact with the ball, Manchester United argued that his position interfered with the defending players, particularly Lisandro Martinez. The Premier League Match Centre initially explained that Fernandez had not played the ball and was therefore not considered to have interfered with play. However, the controversy escalated after Pro Ref acknowledged that VAR had made an error of judgement and should have recommended an on-field review of Fernandez’s potential interference.&nbsp;The admission has intensified criticism of VAR, particularly because the decision came in one of the Premier League’s biggest fixtures and ultimately determined the result. United manager Michael Carrick was furious after the match, questioning how VAR could fail to provide clarity despite the extensive technology and personnel available to officials. Carrick said he found it difficult to understand how the officials could not arrive at what he considered the correct decision.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-206-winner-alxeander-zverev-reveals-being-diagnosed-with-diabetes-at-age-of-4-1789367579869">US Open 2026 winner Alexander Zverev reveals being diagnosed with diabetes at age of 4</a>&nbsp;United defender Lisandro Martinez was equally frustrated, arguing that Fernandez’s position affected his decision-making because he had to react to the City midfielder’s presence, leaving Haaland unmarked at the far post. The criticism was not limited to Manchester United. Former players and pundits also questioned the decision. Gary Neville said United could expect an apology over the incident, while Micah Richards described it as a bad day for refereeing. Former Manchester City players have also questioned whether Haaland’s goal should have stood.&nbsp;The VAR controversy came on a day already dominated by contentious officiating. Manchester City were reduced to 10 men in the first half when Phil Foden was shown a straight red card following his clash with Bruno Fernandes. VAR backed the referee’s decision, adding another layer to the debate around officiating in the derby. Despite playing against 10 men for more than an hour, United failed to find an equaliser, with Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo both hitting the woodwork and Gianluigi Donnarumma making a crucial late save from Bryan Mbeumo.&nbsp;But with Pro Ref now acknowledging that VAR should have intervened differently on the decisive goal, the Manchester derby has once again reignited a much bigger question: if VAR is supposed to eliminate major refereeing errors, what happens when the technology itself gets the crucial call wrong?

Manchester United vs Manchester City VAR controversy explained as Pro Ref admits an error over Erling Haaland’s winning goal at Old Trafford

Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at Old Trafford has been overshadowed by a major VAR controversy after refereeing body Pro Ref admitted an error in the decision to allow Erling Haaland’s winning goal. Haaland struck in the 60th minute to give Manchester City victory in the 199th Manchester derby, but the goal initially appeared to have been ruled out for offside. Following a lengthy VAR review, the decision was overturned and the goal was allowed to stand. The controversy centred on City midfielder Enzo Fernandez. While Haaland was ultimately judged to be in an onside position when Josko Gvardiol played the ball, Fernandez was in an offside position and attempted to reach the cross. Although he did not make contact with the ball, Manchester United argued that his position interfered with the defending players, particularly Lisandro Martinez. The Premier League Match Centre initially explained that Fernandez had not played the ball and was therefore not considered to have interfered with play. However, the controversy escalated after Pro Ref acknowledged that VAR had made an error of judgement and should have recommended an on-field review of Fernandez’s potential interference. The admission has intensified criticism of VAR, particularly because the decision came in one of the Premier League’s biggest fixtures and ultimately determined the result. United manager Michael Carrick was furious after the match, questioning how VAR could fail to provide clarity despite the extensive technology and personnel available to officials. Carrick said he found it difficult to understand how the officials could not arrive at what he considered the correct decision. Also Read: US Open 2026 winner Alexander Zverev reveals being diagnosed with diabetes at age of 4 United defender Lisandro Martinez was equally frustrated, arguing that Fernandez’s position affected his decision-making because he had to react to the City midfielder’s presence, leaving Haaland unmarked at the far post. The criticism was not limited to Manchester United. Former players and pundits also questioned the decision. Gary Neville said United could expect an apology over the incident, while Micah Richards described it as a bad day for refereeing. Former Manchester City players have also questioned whether Haaland’s goal should have stood. The VAR controversy came on a day already dominated by contentious officiating. Manchester City were reduced to 10 men in the first half when Phil Foden was shown a straight red card following his clash with Bruno Fernandes. VAR backed the referee’s decision, adding another layer to the debate around officiating in the derby. Despite playing against 10 men for more than an hour, United failed to find an equaliser, with Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo both hitting the woodwork and Gianluigi Donnarumma making a crucial late save from Bryan Mbeumo. But with Pro Ref now acknowledging that VAR should have intervened differently on the decisive goal, the Manchester derby has once again reignited a much bigger question: if VAR is supposed to eliminate major refereeing errors, what happens when the technology itself gets the crucial call wrong?

VAR controversy erupts after Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City vs Manchester United, with Pro Ref admitting an error in the decision to allow the goal

VAR blunder? Refereeing body 'admits error' over Haaland’s Manchester derby winner

Alexander Zverev is the new US Open champion – his second Grand Slam title in the space of three months after winning the French Open at Roland Garros earlier this year. The German, who was seeded No. 1 for the tournament, beat local boy Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday (Sep 13) at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the title. He was very emotional after the win and even revealed how his mother defied all odds to ensure he got to be what he is today.<h2>Zverev reveals being diagnosed with diabetes at age 4</h2>Speaking at the post-match presentation, Zverev credited his mother for his success and said: "When your 4-year-old son gets diagnosed with diabetes and doctors in the office tell you that life and sports will be very limited for that child, it takes a very, very strong mother to walk out of those offices and say ‘My son will be whatever he wants to be.’ If he wants to be a tennis player, he’ll be a tennis player. If he wants to do something else, he’ll do something else. But this illness will not define us. And I’m happy that we worked through it, and that we’re doing the things that we’re doing right now."Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-aryna-sabalenka-smashes-racquet-after-us-open-final-defeat-to-rybakina-1789287174441">Aryna Sabalenka smashes racquet after US Open final defeat to Rybakina</a><h2>Zverev first German male player to win a US Open title since 1989</h2>"We went 30 years without winning a Grand Slam title, and now we have won two in the span of three months," the 29-year-old added. "I think God has seen how hard we worked, how much we suffered, how much pain we went through, and I think 2026 is the outcome of all the years that happened before."Boris Becker was the last German man to win a Grand Slam – the Australian Open back in 1996. He leads the list of German players in the men's category with six Grand Slam titles: three Wimbledons (1985, 1986, and 1989), two Australian Opens (1991, 1996), and one US Open (1989).Apart from Becker, Gottfried von Cramm won two French Open titles (1934 and 1936), Henner Henkel won at Roland Garros in 1937, and Michael Stich won Wimbledon in 1991.

No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton to win the 2026 US Open, earning his second Grand Slam title in three months. Afterward, he emotionally credited his mother for supporting his career.

Alexander Zverev is the new US Open champion – his second Grand Slam title in the space of three months after winning the French Open at Roland Garros earlier this year. The German, who was seeded No. 1 for the tournament, beat local boy Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday (Sep 13) at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the title. He was very emotional after the win and even revealed how his mother defied all odds to ensure he got to be what he is today. Zverev reveals being diagnosed with diabetes at age 4 Speaking at the post-match presentation, Zverev credited his mother for his success and said: "When your 4-year-old son gets diagnosed with diabetes and doctors in the office tell you that life and sports will be very limited for that child, it takes a very, very strong mother to walk out of those offices and say ‘My son will be whatever he wants to be.’ If he wants to be a tennis player, he’ll be a tennis player. If he wants to do something else, he’ll do something else. But this illness will not define us. And I’m happy that we worked through it, and that we’re doing the things that we’re doing right now." Also Watch - Aryna Sabalenka smashes racquet after US Open final defeat to Rybakina Zverev first German male player to win a US Open title since 1989 "We went 30 years without winning a Grand Slam title, and now we have won two in the span of three months," the 29-year-old added. "I think God has seen how hard we worked, how much we suffered, how much pain we went through, and I think 2026 is the outcome of all the years that happened before." Boris Becker was the last German man to win a Grand Slam – the Australian Open back in 1996. He leads the list of German players in the men's category with six Grand Slam titles: three Wimbledons (1985, 1986, and 1989), two Australian Opens (1991, 1996), and one US Open (1989). Apart from Becker, Gottfried von Cramm won two French Open titles (1934 and 1936), Henner Henkel won at Roland Garros in 1937, and Michael Stich won Wimbledon in 1991.

No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton to win the 2026 US Open, earning his second Grand Slam title in three months. Afterward, he emotionally credited his mother for supporting his career.

US Open 2026 winner Alexander Zverev reveals being diagnosed with diabetes at age of 4

The Women's Asia Cup T20 2026 concluded on Sunday (Sep 13) with India <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/matches/e2810dcd-a701-4d6b-8fa9-6a9ef9a045c2/india-women-vs-sri-lanka-women">beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs</a> for their record eighth continental title, but there was no trophy – again. The same had happened during the men's Asia Cup last year in September when the Indian team refused to take the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi, who is also one of the ministers in the federal Pakistan government. The presentation ceremony, which usually happens shortly after the match ends, was delayed by 50 minutes and ended abruptly after Naqvi presented the medals to runners-up Sri Lanka.<h2>Why India didn't get the Asia Cup trophy</h2>At the press conference after the match, India coach Amol Muzumdar explained why India didn't receive the trophy after the Asia Cup triumph, saying: "That stand has been taken by the BCCI, and we stand by it. For us, this tournament is over; we are the champions. That's good enough. It was on the big board that India are the champions of the Asia Cup 2026. This tournament is officially over for us. We're happy that we're the champions, and we look forward to the Asian Games."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-afghanistan-1st-t20i-abhishek-sharma-arshdeep-singh-delhi-win-1789321588972">Abhishek, Kishan, Arshdeep star as India crush Afghanistan in 1st T20I</a>India's medal ceremony was held separately by themselves, in which they handed out the "best fielder" medal, which was announced by fielding coach Munish Bali. The medal was presented by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, with [the] board vice-president Rajeev Shukla in attendance.<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sree-charani-india-beat-sri-lanka-womens-asia-cup-2026-final-1789322824899">How India won against Sri Lanka</a></h2>Batting first, Indian openers Smriti Mandhana (59) and the final's Player of the Match (POTM) as well as Player of the Series (POTS), Shafali Verma (68), added 129 runs for the first wicket. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led team eventually posted a mammoth 183/5 in 20 overs.While bowling, Shree Charani led the charge with 4/20 as only three Lankan batters – skipper Chamari Athapaththu (36), Vishmi Gunaratne (20), and Nilakshika de Silva (22) – reached double figures before they were bowled out for 111.

India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win the 2026 Women's Asia Cup, but skipped the trophy handover due to BCCI policy regarding ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi. The team celebrated their victory independently.

The Women's Asia Cup T20 2026 concluded on Sunday (Sep 13) with India beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs for their record eighth continental title, but there was no trophy – again. The same had happened during the men's Asia Cup last year in September when the Indian team refused to take the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi, who is also one of the ministers in the federal Pakistan government. The presentation ceremony, which usually happens shortly after the match ends, was delayed by 50 minutes and ended abruptly after Naqvi presented the medals to runners-up Sri Lanka. Why India didn't get the Asia Cup trophy At the press conference after the match, India coach Amol Muzumdar explained why India didn't receive the trophy after the Asia Cup triumph, saying: "That stand has been taken by the BCCI, and we stand by it. For us, this tournament is over; we are the champions. That's good enough. It was on the big board that India are the champions of the Asia Cup 2026. This tournament is officially over for us. We're happy that we're the champions, and we look forward to the Asian Games." Also Read - Abhishek, Kishan, Arshdeep star as India crush Afghanistan in 1st T20I India's medal ceremony was held separately by themselves, in which they handed out the "best fielder" medal, which was announced by fielding coach Munish Bali. The medal was presented by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, with [the] board vice-president Rajeev Shukla in attendance. How India won against Sri Lanka Batting first, Indian openers Smriti Mandhana (59) and the final's Player of the Match (POTM) as well as Player of the Series (POTS), Shafali Verma (68), added 129 runs for the first wicket. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led team eventually posted a mammoth 183/5 in 20 overs. While bowling, Shree Charani led the charge with 4/20 as only three Lankan batters – skipper Chamari Athapaththu (36), Vishmi Gunaratne (20), and Nilakshika de Silva (22) – reached double figures before they were bowled out for 111.

India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win the 2026 Women's Asia Cup, but skipped the trophy handover due to BCCI policy regarding ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi. The team celebrated their victory independently.

Women's Asia Cup 2026: India denied trophy once again despite winning the title

Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open. The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, crushing the eighth seed's hopes of becoming the first US man in 23 years to win a Grand Slam title. Zverev expunged the bitter memory of his 2020 US Open defeat, when he was two points from victory before falling to Dominic Thiem in five sets.Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-aryna-sabalenka-smashes-racquet-after-us-open-final-defeat-to-rybakina-1789287174441">Aryna Sabalenka smashes racquet after US Open final defeat to Rybakina</a>It would be six years -- with two major finals disappointments -- before he would break through this season."I think God has seen how hard we worked, how much we suffered, how much pain we went through and I think 2026 is the outcome of all the years that happened before," Zverev said at the trophy presentation.The 23-year-old Shelton was one month shy of his first birthday when Andy Roddick hoisted the 2003 US Open trophy in the last major triumph for a US man.Hopes were high that Shelton could end the drought after his epic five-set quarter-final victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, and a come-from-behind win over compatriot Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals.But Zverev's all-court excellence proved too much for Shelton, despite the support of a star-studded Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd trying to will the American to victory.With their backing, Shelton surged in the third set, eliminating the errors that Zverev had ruthlessly exploited.Serving to extend the set, Zverev fell behind 0-40. Shelton fired long on his first set point but on the second Zverev's forehand volley went wide. Shelton had his first break of the match and they were headed to a fourth set.Zverev, however, responded immediately and decisively, breaking Shelton in the first game of the fourth set and rolling home.He lifted his arms in triumph after Shelton fired a serve return long on match point and finally received his own huge cheer from the crowd -- but not before some prompting.Zverev said he didn't initially realize he'd won because he had lost track of the score."I knew I broke him twice, but I thought it was 5-1 instead of 6-2, which helped me in a way, because I didn't really get nervous serving out the match," Zverev said."In that moment I was in the zone a lot. I didn't hear noise at all. Then also, of course, when the crowd is loud, it's impossible to hear the umpire, so I didn't hear that she said, 'Game, set, match.'"Zverev had followed up his French Open victory with a runner-up finish at Wimbledon.But his New York prospects had looked bleak as he labored through two five-setters to start the tournament.Now the 29-year-old ranked second in the world has a chance to challenge for the number one ranking with Italian Jannik Sinner currently sidelined by a knee injury.With this win, Zverev said he might consider himself the best player in the world "right, right now.""If everyone is healthy, I think Jannik is still ahead."<h2>Very few chances</h2>Shelton had entered to a massive ovation but from the start the sharpness that carried him past Alcaraz and Tiafoe was lacking.Zverev, with utter calm and a superb serve, quickly asserted his authority with a break in the first game, Shelton double faulting on break point.Eight games later the American double faulted on set point.Shelton rallied from 0-30 down to force the second-set tiebreaker, but was helpless as Zverev roared to a 5-0 lead and took a two-sets-to-none lead with a service winner.Shelton gave it all he had in the third, hitting the deck as he chased one blistering Zverev forehand. Although he capitalized on uncharacteristic errors from the German to extend the match there was no stopping Zverev in the final set."I made too many errors when I had the ball there on my strings," Shelton said. "I wasn't amazing attacking on my forehand today. I wasn't great in transition."It's not easy," he added. "Playing a guy like him there's very few chances."

The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, crushing the eighth seed's hopes of becoming the first US man in 23 years to win a Grand Slam title. 

Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open. The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, crushing the eighth seed's hopes of becoming the first US man in 23 years to win a Grand Slam title. Zverev expunged the bitter memory of his 2020 US Open defeat, when he was two points from victory before falling to Dominic Thiem in five sets. Also Watch - Aryna Sabalenka smashes racquet after US Open final defeat to Rybakina It would be six years -- with two major finals disappointments -- before he would break through this season. "I think God has seen how hard we worked, how much we suffered, how much pain we went through and I think 2026 is the outcome of all the years that happened before," Zverev said at the trophy presentation. The 23-year-old Shelton was one month shy of his first birthday when Andy Roddick hoisted the 2003 US Open trophy in the last major triumph for a US man. Hopes were high that Shelton could end the drought after his epic five-set quarter-final victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, and a come-from-behind win over compatriot Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals. But Zverev's all-court excellence proved too much for Shelton, despite the support of a star-studded Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd trying to will the American to victory. With their backing, Shelton surged in the third set, eliminating the errors that Zverev had ruthlessly exploited. Serving to extend the set, Zverev fell behind 0-40. Shelton fired long on his first set point but on the second Zverev's forehand volley went wide. Shelton had his first break of the match and they were headed to a fourth set. Zverev, however, responded immediately and decisively, breaking Shelton in the first game of the fourth set and rolling home. He lifted his arms in triumph after Shelton fired a serve return long on match point and finally received his own huge cheer from the crowd -- but not before some prompting. Zverev said he didn't initially realize he'd won because he had lost track of the score. "I knew I broke him twice, but I thought it was 5-1 instead of 6-2, which helped me in a way, because I didn't really get nervous serving out the match," Zverev said. "In that moment I was in the zone a lot. I didn't hear noise at all. Then also, of course, when the crowd is loud, it's impossible to hear the umpire, so I didn't hear that she said, 'Game, set, match.'" Zverev had followed up his French Open victory with a runner-up finish at Wimbledon. But his New York prospects had looked bleak as he labored through two five-setters to start the tournament. Now the 29-year-old ranked second in the world has a chance to challenge for the number one ranking with Italian Jannik Sinner currently sidelined by a knee injury. With this win, Zverev said he might consider himself the best player in the world "right, right now." "If everyone is healthy, I think Jannik is still ahead." Very few chances Shelton had entered to a massive ovation but from the start the sharpness that carried him past Alcaraz and Tiafoe was lacking. Zverev, with utter calm and a superb serve, quickly asserted his authority with a break in the first game, Shelton double faulting on break point. Eight games later the American double faulted on set point. Shelton rallied from 0-30 down to force the second-set tiebreaker, but was helpless as Zverev roared to a 5-0 lead and took a two-sets-to-none lead with a service winner. Shelton gave it all he had in the third, hitting the deck as he chased one blistering Zverev forehand. Although he capitalized on uncharacteristic errors from the German to extend the match there was no stopping Zverev in the final set. "I made too many errors when I had the ball there on my strings," Shelton said. "I wasn't amazing attacking on my forehand today. I wasn't great in transition. "It's not easy," he added. "Playing a guy like him there's very few chances."

The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, crushing the eighth seed's hopes of becoming the first US man in 23 years to win a Grand Slam title.&nbsp;

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Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's first-half red card to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign. Foden kicked out at United captain Bruno Fernandes on 23 minutes to give the visitors a mountain to climb. But a new-look City were up to the challenge as the near £250 million ($340 million) midfield pairing of Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez proved their worth.&nbsp;Haaland's winner was laced with controversy as Fernandez was deemed not to be interfering with play when he attempted to head in before the ball reached the Norwegian. Defeat compounds a miserable Premier League start for United as they are already eight points adrift of City and defending champions Arsenal.&nbsp;By contrast, victory was a huge statement for Maresca to quell fears of a major drop-off from City following Pep Guardiola's trophy-laden decade in charge. A fervent pre-match atmosphere was fuelled just as much by United fans' anger towards their own club as it was by the usual animosity between the supporters.&nbsp;A crackdown on ticket touting in recent months has resulted in widespread condemnation from supporters' groups after many innocent people faced the threat of sanction.&nbsp;A normal array of banners and flags in the Stretford End was replaced by just one bearing the message: "The way you treat us is a disgrace."&nbsp;The visitors had made the better start in the opening quarter but looked to have been completely undone by Foden's ill discipline.&nbsp;City will argue Fernandes should also have seen red as he fouled Foden and then kicked him in the back. But there was little case for Foden's defence as he retaliated by throwing both legs up into Fernandes's midriff. Kobbie Mainoo blocked Rayan Cherki's goalbound effort before Youri Tielemans nearly sliced Antoine Semenyo's cross into his own net as City continued to be the more threatening.&nbsp;Marcus Rashford was inches away from his first United goal since December 2024 when his free-kick came crashing back off the post with United's best effort before the break.<h2>Donnarumma to the rescue</h2>The woodwork came to City's rescue again just after half-time when Mainoo curled onto the post from distance and the ball rebounded kindly into Gianluigi Donnarumma's grasp. But the City sucker punch arrived on the hour mark.&nbsp;Haaland adjusted his body brilliantly to sweep in Josko Gvardiol's deflected cross. A VAR review deemed Haaland was onside and that Fernandez was not interfering as he stooped to try and head in himself.&nbsp;City came close to landing the telling blow when Fernandez's effort was turned onto the post by Senne Lammens.&nbsp;Haaland also should have had a second when he got onto Fernandez's wicked low free-kick delivery.&nbsp;City, though, were not made to pay for failing to add a second as United lacked the composure and quality to make the man advantage count until the final minute of stoppage time.&nbsp;Fernandes's reverse ball perfectly picked out Bryan Mbeumo but he was denied by a fine save from Donnarumma.&nbsp;Maresca scampered down the touchline in delight at full-time.&nbsp;After a battle for the title went down to the final week of last season, Arsenal and City look a class apart from the competition once more.&nbsp;Both are locked on 12 points with Chelsea, Liverpool and United already cut adrift.

Erling Haaland scored a 59th-minute winner as 10-man Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford following Phil Foden's early red card.

Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's first-half red card to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign. Foden kicked out at United captain Bruno Fernandes on 23 minutes to give the visitors a mountain to climb. But a new-look City were up to the challenge as the near £250 million ($340 million) midfield pairing of Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez proved their worth. Haaland's winner was laced with controversy as Fernandez was deemed not to be interfering with play when he attempted to head in before the ball reached the Norwegian. Defeat compounds a miserable Premier League start for United as they are already eight points adrift of City and defending champions Arsenal. By contrast, victory was a huge statement for Maresca to quell fears of a major drop-off from City following Pep Guardiola's trophy-laden decade in charge. A fervent pre-match atmosphere was fuelled just as much by United fans' anger towards their own club as it was by the usual animosity between the supporters. A crackdown on ticket touting in recent months has resulted in widespread condemnation from supporters' groups after many innocent people faced the threat of sanction. A normal array of banners and flags in the Stretford End was replaced by just one bearing the message: "The way you treat us is a disgrace." The visitors had made the better start in the opening quarter but looked to have been completely undone by Foden's ill discipline. City will argue Fernandes should also have seen red as he fouled Foden and then kicked him in the back. But there was little case for Foden's defence as he retaliated by throwing both legs up into Fernandes's midriff. Kobbie Mainoo blocked Rayan Cherki's goalbound effort before Youri Tielemans nearly sliced Antoine Semenyo's cross into his own net as City continued to be the more threatening. Marcus Rashford was inches away from his first United goal since December 2024 when his free-kick came crashing back off the post with United's best effort before the break. Donnarumma to the rescue The woodwork came to City's rescue again just after half-time when Mainoo curled onto the post from distance and the ball rebounded kindly into Gianluigi Donnarumma's grasp. But the City sucker punch arrived on the hour mark. Haaland adjusted his body brilliantly to sweep in Josko Gvardiol's deflected cross. A VAR review deemed Haaland was onside and that Fernandez was not interfering as he stooped to try and head in himself. City came close to landing the telling blow when Fernandez's effort was turned onto the post by Senne Lammens. Haaland also should have had a second when he got onto Fernandez's wicked low free-kick delivery. City, though, were not made to pay for failing to add a second as United lacked the composure and quality to make the man advantage count until the final minute of stoppage time. Fernandes's reverse ball perfectly picked out Bryan Mbeumo but he was denied by a fine save from Donnarumma. Maresca scampered down the touchline in delight at full-time. After a battle for the title went down to the final week of last season, Arsenal and City look a class apart from the competition once more. Both are locked on 12 points with Chelsea, Liverpool and United already cut adrift.

Erling Haaland scored a 59th-minute winner as 10-man Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford following Phil Foden's early red card.

Erling Haaland powers 10-man Manchester City to derby win over United

The Indian women’s team has regained the title of Asia Cup winners after beating the defending champions Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday (Sep 13) in Dubai by 72 runs. Fifties from attacking Indian openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma and a brilliant four-wicket haul from Shree Charani ensured that India crossed the finish line this time. The Indian women’s team is now a record eight-time Asia Cup champions (four in the T20 format and four in the ODIs). After scoring 183 for five in the first innings, India reduced Sri Lanka to 111 in reply.&nbsp;India won the toss and elected to bat first in the all-important final. Star openers Shafali and Smriti began with the onslaught and didn’t look like stopping. After dominating the Powerplay, the two paced their innings even after that, completing respective fifties. Shafali was the aggressor of the two, hitting boundaries for fun. Showing maturity and mettle, as her captain suggested, Shafali smashed 68 off 39 balls before losing her wicket. The two added 129 runs for the first wicket.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-afghanistan-1st-t20i-abhishek-sharma-arshdeep-singh-delhi-win-1789321588972">Abhishek, Kishan, Arshdeep star as India crush Afghanistan in 1st T20I</a>&nbsp;"I think Shafali had a great tournament and it's good to see somebody like Shefali who is taking the responsibility and doing the job with bat and ball," Harmanpreet said after the match. "I can't ask anything else from her. It's all about playing good cricket and I am very happy about that. We set some really high standards for us and we had to match them every day."&nbsp;Mandhana departed in the next over before Harmanpreet, Richa and Deepti too fell quickly. A late blitz from Gunalan Kamalini ensured India posted a challenging total (183/5).<h2>India crowned champions</h2>India never let Sri Lanka settle in the run chase, and Kranti Gaud’s first-over dismissal set the tone for India. Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne added a valiant 58-run stand for the second wicket, only for Deepti Sharma to use her experience and get rid of the Sri Lankan captain stumped on 36.&nbsp;Her dismissal triggered a batting collapse, with left-arm spinner and India’s most successful bowler this year, Shree Charani tore through the middle and the lower order with her four wickets. Deepti too returned with three wickets as India wrapped up Sri Lanka for 111 to seal a famous win in Dubai.&nbsp;The award-ceremony, however, caught eyeballs for all wrong reasons, as the Indian Team refused to accept the trophy from the ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also happened to be the PCB chairman and an interior minister in Pakistan government. Only Sri Lankan team accepted their medals and the trophy was not presented to the winning team.

Shree Charani's 4/20 and half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma powered India to a 72-run win over Sri Lanka to capture the Women's Asia Cup 2026 title

The Indian women’s team has regained the title of Asia Cup winners after beating the defending champions Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday (Sep 13) in Dubai by 72 runs. Fifties from attacking Indian openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma and a brilliant four-wicket haul from Shree Charani ensured that India crossed the finish line this time. The Indian women’s team is now a record eight-time Asia Cup champions (four in the T20 format and four in the ODIs). After scoring 183 for five in the first innings, India reduced Sri Lanka to 111 in reply. India won the toss and elected to bat first in the all-important final. Star openers Shafali and Smriti began with the onslaught and didn’t look like stopping. After dominating the Powerplay, the two paced their innings even after that, completing respective fifties. Shafali was the aggressor of the two, hitting boundaries for fun. Showing maturity and mettle, as her captain suggested, Shafali smashed 68 off 39 balls before losing her wicket. The two added 129 runs for the first wicket. Also read| Abhishek, Kishan, Arshdeep star as India crush Afghanistan in 1st T20I "I think Shafali had a great tournament and it's good to see somebody like Shefali who is taking the responsibility and doing the job with bat and ball," Harmanpreet said after the match. "I can't ask anything else from her. It's all about playing good cricket and I am very happy about that. We set some really high standards for us and we had to match them every day." Mandhana departed in the next over before Harmanpreet, Richa and Deepti too fell quickly. A late blitz from Gunalan Kamalini ensured India posted a challenging total (183/5). India crowned champions India never let Sri Lanka settle in the run chase, and Kranti Gaud’s first-over dismissal set the tone for India. Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne added a valiant 58-run stand for the second wicket, only for Deepti Sharma to use her experience and get rid of the Sri Lankan captain stumped on 36. Her dismissal triggered a batting collapse, with left-arm spinner and India’s most successful bowler this year, Shree Charani tore through the middle and the lower order with her four wickets. Deepti too returned with three wickets as India wrapped up Sri Lanka for 111 to seal a famous win in Dubai. The award-ceremony, however, caught eyeballs for all wrong reasons, as the Indian Team refused to accept the trophy from the ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also happened to be the PCB chairman and an interior minister in Pakistan government. Only Sri Lankan team accepted their medals and the trophy was not presented to the winning team.

Shree Charani's 4/20 and half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma powered India to a 72-run win over Sri Lanka to capture the Women's Asia Cup 2026 title

Shree Charani stars with 4/20 as India beat Sri Lanka to win Women’s Asia Cup 2026

Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan powered India to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the T20I series opener in Delhi on Sunday (Sep 13). The left-hander Abhishek was on song at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, smashing seven sixes and as many fours in his blistering 32-ball 82 during the chase, with Ishan Kishan smoking 42 off 33 balls to help India land the first punch. Earlier, seamer Arshdeep Singh starred with the ball, picking up three wickets for 19 runs in his four overs. India completed the 157-chase in 13.4 overs.&nbsp;Abhishek got his first runs with a six off Fazalhaq Farooqi in the opening over and there was no looking back for the swashbuckling left-handed batter. He lost opening partner Sanju Samson for 10 but kept up the charge with a flurry of fours and sixes to raise his fifty off 22 balls. Abhishek and Ishan Kishan, who made 42, put on 121 runs as the pair tore into the opposition attack to raise the noise of over 25,000 fans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sree-charani-india-beat-sri-lanka-womens-asia-cup-2026-final-1789322824899">Shree Charani stars with 4/20 as India beat Sri Lanka to win Women’s Asia Cup 2026</a>&nbsp;"The shots Abhishek played were flawless, exemplary," said India captain Shreyas Iyer. "Kishan has been in great form. He's very relaxed, calm and knows his game."&nbsp;Abhishek fell to off-spinner Mohammad Nabi as Rashid Khan took a good catch in the deep.&nbsp;Nabi soon sent back Kishan before Tilak Varma (3) and Iyer (8) saw the team home.<h2>Arshdeep Shines in Delhi</h2>India's left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh set up victory with figures of 3-19 in his four overs as he helped restrict Afghanistan to 156-8. Put in to bat, Afghanistan slipped to 43-5 before Azmatullah Omarzai hit an unbeaten 64.&nbsp;Returning pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah started with a wide down the leg side for five extras but struck on the second legal delivery to dismiss Rahmanullah Gurbaz, caught at first slip.&nbsp;Iyer praised Bumrah, calling the pace spearhead, who returned to the team after an injury in the second ODI against England in Cardiff on July 16, a "great asset".&nbsp;Meanwhile, skipper Ibrahim Zadran attempted to hit back with two fours but was soon run out for 11 after a mix up with Sediqullah Atal to give India the upper hand.&nbsp;"I would say that run out was the turning point," said Zadran. "Ishan Kishan grabbed the ball and threw it to the bowler. They got the momentum."&nbsp;Wickets kept tumbling as spinners Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy took one each as Afghanistan lost half their side in seven overs.&nbsp;Omarzai, who survived a dropped catch on 39, and Nabi (33) then combined to rebuild the innings with a partnership of 83. Arshdeep broke the stand as he bowled Nabi off a slower yorker.&nbsp;Omarzai stuck around until the end as Afghanistan got 21 runs off the last over from Shivam Dube but it was not enough against the reigning T20 world champions.&nbsp;Delhi will host the second T20I on Tuesday (Sep 15).&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Abhishek Sharma's 32-ball 82 and Arshdeep Singh's 3-19 led India to a dominant 7-wicket win over Afghanistan in the 1st T20I at Delhi's Kotla ground.

Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan powered India to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the T20I series opener in Delhi on Sunday (Sep 13). The left-hander Abhishek was on song at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, smashing seven sixes and as many fours in his blistering 32-ball 82 during the chase, with Ishan Kishan smoking 42 off 33 balls to help India land the first punch. Earlier, seamer Arshdeep Singh starred with the ball, picking up three wickets for 19 runs in his four overs. India completed the 157-chase in 13.4 overs. Abhishek got his first runs with a six off Fazalhaq Farooqi in the opening over and there was no looking back for the swashbuckling left-handed batter. He lost opening partner Sanju Samson for 10 but kept up the charge with a flurry of fours and sixes to raise his fifty off 22 balls. Abhishek and Ishan Kishan, who made 42, put on 121 runs as the pair tore into the opposition attack to raise the noise of over 25,000 fans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Also read| Shree Charani stars with 4/20 as India beat Sri Lanka to win Women’s Asia Cup 2026 "The shots Abhishek played were flawless, exemplary," said India captain Shreyas Iyer. "Kishan has been in great form. He's very relaxed, calm and knows his game." Abhishek fell to off-spinner Mohammad Nabi as Rashid Khan took a good catch in the deep. Nabi soon sent back Kishan before Tilak Varma (3) and Iyer (8) saw the team home. Arshdeep Shines in Delhi India's left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh set up victory with figures of 3-19 in his four overs as he helped restrict Afghanistan to 156-8. Put in to bat, Afghanistan slipped to 43-5 before Azmatullah Omarzai hit an unbeaten 64. Returning pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah started with a wide down the leg side for five extras but struck on the second legal delivery to dismiss Rahmanullah Gurbaz, caught at first slip. Iyer praised Bumrah, calling the pace spearhead, who returned to the team after an injury in the second ODI against England in Cardiff on July 16, a "great asset". Meanwhile, skipper Ibrahim Zadran attempted to hit back with two fours but was soon run out for 11 after a mix up with Sediqullah Atal to give India the upper hand. "I would say that run out was the turning point," said Zadran. "Ishan Kishan grabbed the ball and threw it to the bowler. They got the momentum." Wickets kept tumbling as spinners Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy took one each as Afghanistan lost half their side in seven overs. Omarzai, who survived a dropped catch on 39, and Nabi (33) then combined to rebuild the innings with a partnership of 83. Arshdeep broke the stand as he bowled Nabi off a slower yorker. Omarzai stuck around until the end as Afghanistan got 21 runs off the last over from Shivam Dube but it was not enough against the reigning T20 world champions. Delhi will host the second T20I on Tuesday (Sep 15). (With inputs from AFP)

Abhishek Sharma's 32-ball 82 and Arshdeep Singh's 3-19 led India to a dominant 7-wicket win over Afghanistan in the 1st T20I at Delhi's Kotla ground.

Abhishek, Kishan, Arshdeep star as India crush Afghanistan in 1st T20I

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Junior Women’s Hockey Team for winning the Junior Asia Cup 2026 on Sunday (Sep 13). India beat China 1-0 in a closely-fought final, with Sanika Chandrakant’s 17th-minute strike helping the defending champions retain the title. With this win, India completed a hattrick of Women’s Junior Asia Cup titles, and secured the country’s qualification for the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup.&nbsp;Hockey India (HI) announced prize money of ₹3 lakh for each player and ₹1.5 lakh for each member of the support staff.&nbsp;Taking to his social media handle, PM Modi wrote, "A proud moment for Indian hockey! Congratulations to our Junior Women’s Hockey Team on retaining the Asia Cup with a superb unbeaten campaign. Their success reflects the talent and determination of the players. Best wishes to the entire team!"

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India and China began proceedings on a cagey note, with two finalists showing early signs of nervousness. Although China enjoyed greater possession and attempted to keep India down in the first quarter, the Indian women’s team remained calm and negotiated the opening phase without conceding.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ladakh-marathon-nawang-tsering-sets-new-122-km-silk-route-ultra-record-suraj-meena-scripts-history-1789278319737">Ladakh Marathon: Nawang Tsering sets new 122-km silk route ultra record, Suraj Meena scripts history</a>&nbsp;The second quarter came and India scored a winner in the 17th minute, taking an early lead in this final. Sanika displayed excellent awareness and intelligent off-the-ball movement to sneak in behind a Chinese defender, positioning herself just five metres from the goal. Sanika got her stick to a long slap-push played into the Chinese circle and produced a deft deflection that beat goalkeeper Xu Mengjiao to give India the lead.&nbsp;Soon after, China’s best chance came through their only penalty corner, which was ruled out as the ball entered the goal above the permitted height of the backboard.&nbsp;China’s renewed intent failed to provide them with an equaliser as India held the hosts to win the FIH Junior Women’s Asia Cup 2026.&nbsp;India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. After topping the Elite Pool with three wins and a draw, India beat South Korea 5-1 in the semifinals, before overcoming China 1-0 in the final to successfully defend their title and become three-time champions.

PM Modi congratulated the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team after Sanika Chandrakant's goal sealed a 1-0 final win over China to retain the Asia Cup title.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Junior Women’s Hockey Team for winning the Junior Asia Cup 2026 on Sunday (Sep 13). India beat China 1-0 in a closely-fought final, with Sanika Chandrakant’s 17th-minute strike helping the defending champions retain the title. With this win, India completed a hattrick of Women’s Junior Asia Cup titles, and secured the country’s qualification for the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup. Hockey India (HI) announced prize money of ₹3 lakh for each player and ₹1.5 lakh for each member of the support staff. Taking to his social media handle, PM Modi wrote, "A proud moment for Indian hockey! Congratulations to our Junior Women’s Hockey Team on retaining the Asia Cup with a superb unbeaten campaign. Their success reflects the talent and determination of the players. Best wishes to the entire team!"

PM Modi congratulated the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team after Sanika Chandrakant's goal sealed a 1-0 final win over China to retain the Asia Cup title.

‘Proud Moment for Indian Hockey’: PM Modi congratulates Junior Women’s team on Asia Cup win

Zimbabwe T20I captain Sikandar Raza will assume ODI captaincy for the three-match One-Day series against Australia, with regular captain and seamer Richard Ngarava ruled out with injury. The hosts have also recalled Brendan Taylor – amongst the oldest active international cricketers – for the marquee home series. The left-arm quick Ngarava missed the T20I series against Namibia with a lower-back problem, with his return unlikely for the ODI series starting in Harare on Tuesday (Sep 15).<h2>Zimbabwe squad for Australia ODIs -</h2>Sikandar Raza (captain), Ben Curran, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Brendan Taylor, Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine, Ernest Masuku, Graeme Cremer, Innocent Kaia, Newman Nyamhuri, Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza and Wessly Madhevere&nbsp;Zimbabwe has a busy schedule, with an ODI tri-series in the UAE in October also involving Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Zimbabwe will then play two Tests against Afghanistan to end the year.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bali-international-oval-cricket-indonesia-flagship-venue-1789286817192">Bali International Oval set to become Indonesia’s flagship cricket venue</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Blessing Muzarabani will lead Zimbabwe’s pace attack against Australia, also including Brad Evans and Newman Nyamhuri. Tanaka Chivanga, another pace bowling option would miss the series with an Achilles concern.<h3>Taylor returns for Australia ODIs</h3>Having orchestrated Zimbabwe’s famous T20 World Cup win against the mighty Aussies 19 years ago, Taylor is back facing them in perhaps his final home ODI series against Australia. More than a year later, he returns to play a One-Day match and will share wicketkeeping duties with Tadiwanashe Marumani. Meanwhile, Taylor's inclusion, along with Craig Ervine in the middle-order, will be crucial for Zimbabwe, which has mostly relied on Brian Bennett.&nbsp;Not only Taylor, but also seasoned leg-spinner Graeme Cremer is back in the ODI squad for the first time in eight years. Cremer made his international return last year, as Zimbabwe sought to qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup, and is now available for selection across formats.&nbsp;Harare will host Australia for three One-Dayers on September 15, 18 and 20.

Sikandar Raza will captain Zimbabwe against Australia in the upcoming ODI series, with Brendan Taylor and Graeme Cremer making high-profile squad returns.

Zimbabwe T20I captain Sikandar Raza will assume ODI captaincy for the three-match One-Day series against Australia, with regular captain and seamer Richard Ngarava ruled out with injury. The hosts have also recalled Brendan Taylor – amongst the oldest active international cricketers – for the marquee home series. The left-arm quick Ngarava missed the T20I series against Namibia with a lower-back problem, with his return unlikely for the ODI series starting in Harare on Tuesday (Sep 15). Zimbabwe squad for Australia ODIs - Sikandar Raza (captain), Ben Curran, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Brendan Taylor, Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine, Ernest Masuku, Graeme Cremer, Innocent Kaia, Newman Nyamhuri, Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza and Wessly Madhevere Zimbabwe has a busy schedule, with an ODI tri-series in the UAE in October also involving Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Zimbabwe will then play two Tests against Afghanistan to end the year. Also read| Bali International Oval set to become Indonesia’s flagship cricket venue Meanwhile, Blessing Muzarabani will lead Zimbabwe’s pace attack against Australia, also including Brad Evans and Newman Nyamhuri. Tanaka Chivanga, another pace bowling option would miss the series with an Achilles concern. Taylor returns for Australia ODIs Having orchestrated Zimbabwe’s famous T20 World Cup win against the mighty Aussies 19 years ago, Taylor is back facing them in perhaps his final home ODI series against Australia. More than a year later, he returns to play a One-Day match and will share wicketkeeping duties with Tadiwanashe Marumani. Meanwhile, Taylor's inclusion, along with Craig Ervine in the middle-order, will be crucial for Zimbabwe, which has mostly relied on Brian Bennett. Not only Taylor, but also seasoned leg-spinner Graeme Cremer is back in the ODI squad for the first time in eight years. Cremer made his international return last year, as Zimbabwe sought to qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup, and is now available for selection across formats. Harare will host Australia for three One-Dayers on September 15, 18 and 20.

Sikandar Raza will captain Zimbabwe against Australia in the upcoming ODI series, with Brendan Taylor and Graeme Cremer making high-profile squad returns.

Sikandar Raza named Zimbabwe captain for Australia ODIs; Brendan Taylor included

Former Pakistan captains and cricket veterans tore into their cricket board after Pakistan surrendered the three-Test series in the UK, with British media calling them the worst team to visit England in the last 50 years. 1992 World Cup winner Wasim Akram, former white-ball captain Shahid Afridi and legendary leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed showed no mercy while snapping at Pakistan Cricket following a record low. While Akram said he saw this coming five years ago, Afridi’s heart went out to the players, whom he feels were disrespected. Ahmed, however, reflected on the current situation, saying it will take a long time to fix this mess.&nbsp;Pakistan failed to cross 200 until the final innings of the third Test in Birmingham, with batters facing scrutiny for the miserable performance. Pakistan lost the first two Tests in Leeds and London by significant margins before it all fell apart for Babar Azam’s side. The PCB took harsh steps by releasing two main coaches, including head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, while also sending seven first-team squad members home.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-d-be-open-to-it-mike-hesson-expresses-interest-in-pakistan-test-coaching-role-1789278251514">'I'd be open to it': Mike Hesson expresses interest in Pakistan Test coaching role</a>&nbsp;Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha – who stood as the interim captain for the series opener in Babar’s absence - and Imam-ul-Haq were sent home after the Lord's Test. The selection committee picked seven replacements, five of whom were uncapped.Pakistan also recalled white-ball coaches Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke to replace Sarfaraz and Gul.&nbsp;In the third and final Test at Edgbaston, the Babar-led team made several changes, including three debutants, even though the result didn’t change as England won by eight wickets and inflicted a series whitewash.<h2>Who Said What?</h2>Bowling king Wasim Akram said, "It's a disappointing state, but I could see this coming for the last five years, and you can't blame one particular person and one factor because there are many.”&nbsp;"We need to realise that we lack talent in red-ball cricket. White-ball teams are okay. &nbsp;It's easy to blame the PCB chairman, but when we were sleeping and not addressing the overall flaws, then such a fall happens,” said Akram to AFP.&nbsp;Akram’s fellow former star Shahid Afridi described the situation at the helm as "bleak".&nbsp;"These are gloomy times in Pakistan cricket," Afridi told AFP. "You don't disrespect players like this, and your system is not strong."&nbsp;Mushtaq, on the other hand, said, "We had a great number of match-winners and a strong legacy, and that is why we produced results in the past. Now the decline is steep and will take time to fix."&nbsp;After losing to England, Pakistan sit at the bottom of the points table with seven losses and two wins in nine contested matches in the current WTC 2025/27 cycle.

Wasim Akram, Shahid Afridi, and Mushtaq Ahmed slam the PCB after Pakistan's 3-0 Test series collapse against England leaves them bottom of the WTC table.

Former Pakistan captains and cricket veterans tore into their cricket board after Pakistan surrendered the three-Test series in the UK, with British media calling them the worst team to visit England in the last 50 years. 1992 World Cup winner Wasim Akram, former white-ball captain Shahid Afridi and legendary leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed showed no mercy while snapping at Pakistan Cricket following a record low. While Akram said he saw this coming five years ago, Afridi’s heart went out to the players, whom he feels were disrespected. Ahmed, however, reflected on the current situation, saying it will take a long time to fix this mess. Pakistan failed to cross 200 until the final innings of the third Test in Birmingham, with batters facing scrutiny for the miserable performance. Pakistan lost the first two Tests in Leeds and London by significant margins before it all fell apart for Babar Azam’s side. The PCB took harsh steps by releasing two main coaches, including head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, while also sending seven first-team squad members home. Also read| 'I'd be open to it': Mike Hesson expresses interest in Pakistan Test coaching role Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha – who stood as the interim captain for the series opener in Babar’s absence - and Imam-ul-Haq were sent home after the Lord's Test. The selection committee picked seven replacements, five of whom were uncapped. Pakistan also recalled white-ball coaches Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke to replace Sarfaraz and Gul. In the third and final Test at Edgbaston, the Babar-led team made several changes, including three debutants, even though the result didn’t change as England won by eight wickets and inflicted a series whitewash. Who Said What? Bowling king Wasim Akram said, "It's a disappointing state, but I could see this coming for the last five years, and you can't blame one particular person and one factor because there are many.” "We need to realise that we lack talent in red-ball cricket. White-ball teams are okay. It's easy to blame the PCB chairman, but when we were sleeping and not addressing the overall flaws, then such a fall happens,” said Akram to AFP. Akram’s fellow former star Shahid Afridi described the situation at the helm as "bleak". "These are gloomy times in Pakistan cricket," Afridi told AFP. "You don't disrespect players like this, and your system is not strong." Mushtaq, on the other hand, said, "We had a great number of match-winners and a strong legacy, and that is why we produced results in the past. Now the decline is steep and will take time to fix." After losing to England, Pakistan sit at the bottom of the points table with seven losses and two wins in nine contested matches in the current WTC 2025/27 cycle.

Wasim Akram, Shahid Afridi, and Mushtaq Ahmed slam the PCB after Pakistan's 3-0 Test series collapse against England leaves them bottom of the WTC table.

Akram, Afridi, Mushtaq tear into PCB after Pakistan’s Test series collapse in UK

Cricket fever expands to Southeast Asia, with Indonesia becoming the latest to develop a high-performance centre and a cricket venue on its soil. Cricket Indonesia is developing the Bali International Oval (BIO) in North Bali – a two-oval complex – into the country’s cricketing hub and flagship venue. This project, involving two full-sized turf ovals, will be built as a year-round facility rather than a tournament-based one. &nbsp;The Garuda National Cricket Academy will operate as the high-performance centre within the complex. It will serve as a training base for the country’s senior and age-group teams and host visiting international teams, academies, coaches and curators. So far, the two oval footprints have been established, and the centre-wicket blocks are taking shape. The next phase of development will include surface refinement, drainage and irrigation work and wicket maturation, alongside installing specialist ground machinery and developing high-performance, team and broadcast facilities.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-women-s-asia-cup-final-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1789270936277">IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, the country’s cricket apex body sees this BIO project as a potential high-performance hub for the Asia-Pacific region, collectively bringing training, sports science, coach education, athlete recovery and tournament operations all under one roof. &nbsp;Jay Shah, the current ICC Chairman and former BCCI secretary, was key in formally introducing Indonesia into the Asian Cricket Council’s family, which eventually inspired this project following the ACC’s general meeting in Bali in January 2024. &nbsp;“When the ACC came to Bali in 2024, the message I took away was bigger than membership. Inclusive leadership had opened a pathway for Indonesia. I felt our responsibility was to build the infrastructure that would allow our players to use that opportunity for generations,” said Abhiram Singh Yadav, chairman of Cricket Indonesia. &nbsp;BIO, however, is being developed as Indonesia wishes to be part of cricket’s global expansion, including the sport’s return to the Summer Games in LA28. Cricket Indonesia hopes to build a facility that could create an Olympic pathway for emerging Indonesian cricket players, while also attracting international cricket to their homeland. &nbsp;“The Olympic return changes the imagination of cricket. A young Indonesian should be able to dream not only of international cricket, but of an Olympic pathway. Our infrastructure must be ready for that era,” Yadav continued.&nbsp;

Cricket Indonesia is building the Bali International Oval—a flagship two-oval venue & high-performance center aimed at regional growth & LA28 Olympic goals.

Cricket fever expands to Southeast Asia, with Indonesia becoming the latest to develop a high-performance centre and a cricket venue on its soil. Cricket Indonesia is developing the Bali International Oval (BIO) in North Bali – a two-oval complex – into the country’s cricketing hub and flagship venue. This project, involving two full-sized turf ovals, will be built as a year-round facility rather than a tournament-based one. The Garuda National Cricket Academy will operate as the high-performance centre within the complex. It will serve as a training base for the country’s senior and age-group teams and host visiting international teams, academies, coaches and curators. So far, the two oval footprints have been established, and the centre-wicket blocks are taking shape. The next phase of development will include surface refinement, drainage and irrigation work and wicket maturation, alongside installing specialist ground machinery and developing high-performance, team and broadcast facilities. Also read| IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Meanwhile, the country’s cricket apex body sees this BIO project as a potential high-performance hub for the Asia-Pacific region, collectively bringing training, sports science, coach education, athlete recovery and tournament operations all under one roof. Jay Shah, the current ICC Chairman and former BCCI secretary, was key in formally introducing Indonesia into the Asian Cricket Council’s family, which eventually inspired this project following the ACC’s general meeting in Bali in January 2024. “When the ACC came to Bali in 2024, the message I took away was bigger than membership. Inclusive leadership had opened a pathway for Indonesia. I felt our responsibility was to build the infrastructure that would allow our players to use that opportunity for generations,” said Abhiram Singh Yadav, chairman of Cricket Indonesia. BIO, however, is being developed as Indonesia wishes to be part of cricket’s global expansion, including the sport’s return to the Summer Games in LA28. Cricket Indonesia hopes to build a facility that could create an Olympic pathway for emerging Indonesian cricket players, while also attracting international cricket to their homeland. “The Olympic return changes the imagination of cricket. A young Indonesian should be able to dream not only of international cricket, but of an Olympic pathway. Our infrastructure must be ready for that era,” Yadav continued.

Cricket Indonesia is building the Bali International Oval—a flagship two-oval venue &amp; high-performance center aimed at regional growth &amp; LA28 Olympic goals.

Bali International Oval set to become Indonesia’s flagship cricket venue

Ben Shelton moved into the 2026 US Open final with a win over Frances Tiafoe and is now one victory away from ending America’s 23-year wait for a men’s singles champion, with top seed Alexander Zverev standing in his way. With his first Grand Slam title now within reach, Shelton is ready to give everything he has. The final will be played on Sunday (Sept 13) at 11:30 PM IST.&nbsp;Speaking in an interview shared by JioStar, Shelton said, “I’m ready to go. It’s going to be a war on Sunday. I’m going to leave it all on the court. Win or lose, obviously, I’m going to be proud of myself and what I’ve done, but this is the dream. This is what I’m playing for now."&nbsp;"It’s right in front of me, and I’m definitely not going to take my foot off the gas. My team and I think about things long-term. We’re not looking for instant gratification. I know I still have so much further to go as a tennis player and to become the best version of myself, but it is right there, one more match, and, like I said, I’ll leave everything on the court.”&nbsp;Shelton’s impressive run has already created a major moment for American tennis. No American man has won the US Open since Andy Roddick in 2003. Shelton has also become the first Black American man since Arthur Ashe to reach the US Open final.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2026-sinner-alcaraz-duopoly-1789284485760">US Open 2026: Why it's near impossible to break the Sinner-Alcaraz duopoly</a>&nbsp;Speaking about the importance of his achievement, Shelton thanked his family and everyone who has supported him throughout his career.&nbsp;“It means everything. A lot of people have sacrificed a lot for me to be in this position that I’m in today. My whole family, both sides of my family, have gone through a lot to give not only my parents, but also us grandkids, the opportunities that we’ve had. I think that’s always what I’m thinking about and what I’m grateful for when it really comes down to it. I think about the people who’ve backed me and been in my corner. Making history and being a part of history is pretty great, but obviously, the job’s not finished,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/delhi-capitals-set-to-appoint-chaminda-vaas-as-fast-bowling-coach-1789282936874">Delhi Capitals set to appoint Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach</a>&nbsp;The semi-final against Tiafoe once again showed Shelton’s ability to fight back. He lost the opening set but bounced back strongly, winning the next three sets to secure his place in the final.&nbsp;“Really happy to close it out the way I did in four sets. I definitely didn’t want to have five sets on my body going into the finals, but I thought I played a clean match. Tiafoe also played outstandingly and pushed me in so many ways. So, to be able to get through that one and win three sets in a row after dropping the first, I couldn’t be happier,” Shelton said.&nbsp;His quarter-final win over Alcaraz has further lifted Shelton’s confidence. He now faces another tough challenge against Zverev, the tournament’s top seed.&nbsp;Shelton will also have the support of the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd as he looks to complete a historic run. The American is eager to make the most of the home advantage.&nbsp;“The crowd will certainly be loud, backing me. New York is such a cool sports city. There’s such a great sports culture here, and I think there’s a lot of American pride, so I’ll definitely be looking to use that and play the best match that I can,” he concluded.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Shelton is one win away from becoming the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick lifted the US Open trophy at Flushing Meadows in 2003.

Ben Shelton moved into the 2026 US Open final with a win over Frances Tiafoe and is now one victory away from ending America’s 23-year wait for a men’s singles champion, with top seed Alexander Zverev standing in his way. With his first Grand Slam title now within reach, Shelton is ready to give everything he has. The final will be played on Sunday (Sept 13) at 11:30 PM IST. Speaking in an interview shared by JioStar, Shelton said, “I’m ready to go. It’s going to be a war on Sunday. I’m going to leave it all on the court. Win or lose, obviously, I’m going to be proud of myself and what I’ve done, but this is the dream. This is what I’m playing for now." "It’s right in front of me, and I’m definitely not going to take my foot off the gas. My team and I think about things long-term. We’re not looking for instant gratification. I know I still have so much further to go as a tennis player and to become the best version of myself, but it is right there, one more match, and, like I said, I’ll leave everything on the court.” Shelton’s impressive run has already created a major moment for American tennis. No American man has won the US Open since Andy Roddick in 2003. Shelton has also become the first Black American man since Arthur Ashe to reach the US Open final. Also Read - US Open 2026: Why it's near impossible to break the Sinner-Alcaraz duopoly Speaking about the importance of his achievement, Shelton thanked his family and everyone who has supported him throughout his career. “It means everything. A lot of people have sacrificed a lot for me to be in this position that I’m in today. My whole family, both sides of my family, have gone through a lot to give not only my parents, but also us grandkids, the opportunities that we’ve had. I think that’s always what I’m thinking about and what I’m grateful for when it really comes down to it. I think about the people who’ve backed me and been in my corner. Making history and being a part of history is pretty great, but obviously, the job’s not finished,” he added. Also Read - Delhi Capitals set to appoint Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach The semi-final against Tiafoe once again showed Shelton’s ability to fight back. He lost the opening set but bounced back strongly, winning the next three sets to secure his place in the final. “Really happy to close it out the way I did in four sets. I definitely didn’t want to have five sets on my body going into the finals, but I thought I played a clean match. Tiafoe also played outstandingly and pushed me in so many ways. So, to be able to get through that one and win three sets in a row after dropping the first, I couldn’t be happier,” Shelton said. His quarter-final win over Alcaraz has further lifted Shelton’s confidence. He now faces another tough challenge against Zverev, the tournament’s top seed. Shelton will also have the support of the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd as he looks to complete a historic run. The American is eager to make the most of the home advantage. “The crowd will certainly be loud, backing me. New York is such a cool sports city. There’s such a great sports culture here, and I think there’s a lot of American pride, so I’ll definitely be looking to use that and play the best match that I can,” he concluded. With inputs from agencies

Shelton is one win away from becoming the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick lifted the US Open trophy at Flushing Meadows in 2003.

'It’s going to be a war': Ben Shelton on facing Zverev in US Open title clash

Aryna Sabalenka arrived at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday hoping to make history but left disappointed after losing the US Open women’s singles final to Elena Rybakina.The two-time defending champion went down in three sets, with Rybakina also taking back the world No. 1 ranking from her. Sabalenka showed her frustration after the defeat, throwing and smashing her racquet before sharing a brief hug with Rybakina.&nbsp;Sabalenka then sat courtside as Rybakina celebrated her first US Open title. She was visibly upset and became angry when a camera focused on her, gesturing to the cameraman to move away.<h2>WATCH</h2>

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“I just wanted to let all of that aggression and disappointment go outside (on the court),” Sabalenka said of her actions. “It’s really tough to control your emotions when you lose in the final of the Grand Slam and when you were trying to go for a three-peat, so I just wanted to let it go.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/delhi-capitals-set-to-appoint-chaminda-vaas-as-fast-bowling-coach-1789282936874">Delhi Capitals set to appoint Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach</a>&nbsp;Sabalenka admitted she was unhappy with her performance but praised Rybakina for her display.&nbsp;“I’m obviously not really happy with the level I played today,” Sabalenka said during an on-court interview. “But she served incredibly. She played really aggressive, great tennis.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2026-sinner-alcaraz-duopoly-1789284485760">US Open 2026: Why it's near impossible to break the Sinner-Alcaraz duopoly</a>&nbsp;Sabalenka reached the US Open final for the fourth consecutive year, but the latest loss means she will finish 2026 without a Grand Slam title. She had previously lost to Coco Gauff in the 2023 final.&nbsp;“At some point I felt like, ‘Oh my God, I feel American,’” Sabalenka said of the support from the crowd. “I just wish I could win it and feel the support even more. Not this year.”&nbsp;“I’ll just keep working hard and keep improving my tennis. There’s lots of things to take from this tournament. As experience shows, I only come back stronger, and all of these lessons this season definitely already made me stronger. Definitely going to motivate me for the next year to do a better job,” she added.

Elena Rybakina ended Aryna Sabalenka’s hopes of a historic third consecutive US Open title with victory in the final.

Aryna Sabalenka arrived at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday hoping to make history but left disappointed after losing the US Open women’s singles final to Elena Rybakina. The two-time defending champion went down in three sets, with Rybakina also taking back the world No. 1 ranking from her. Sabalenka showed her frustration after the defeat, throwing and smashing her racquet before sharing a brief hug with Rybakina. Sabalenka then sat courtside as Rybakina celebrated her first US Open title. She was visibly upset and became angry when a camera focused on her, gesturing to the cameraman to move away. WATCH

Elena Rybakina ended Aryna Sabalenka’s hopes of a historic third consecutive US Open title with victory in the final.

WATCH | Aryna Sabalenka smashes racquet after US Open final defeat to Rybakina

Delhi Capitals (DC) are continuing to make major changes to their coaching staff after parting ways with head coach Hemang Badani following another disappointing IPL campaign earlier this year. The franchise has reportedly appointed Sri Lanka legend Chaminda Vaas as its new fast-bowling coach. Vaas has already joined DC’s preparatory camp in New Delhi.&nbsp;A member of Sri Lanka’s 1996 ODI World Cup-winning team, Vaas is regarded as one of the best left-arm pacers in cricket history. He picked up 761 wickets across formats during his 15-year international career.&nbsp;According to The Times of India, DC had also spoken to India legends Anil Kumble and Zaheer Khan about coaching roles, but neither deal could be completed.&nbsp;“Talks had progressed with Zaheer to advanced levels. The franchise had approached Kumble as well, but terms of appointment couldn’t be reached,” the publication quoted a source as saying.&nbsp;Vaas is the latest big name to join DC’s new backroom team. Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is expected to serve as the assistant coach, while Sourav Ganguly is likely to be named head coach. Former India spinner Amit Mishra is also reportedly set to be part of the setup.&nbsp;DC have not reached the playoffs since 2021, when they finished at the top of the points table. In IPL 2026, they ended the league stage in sixth place with seven wins and seven defeats.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/harrison-skupski-beat-krawietz-puetz-to-win-maiden-us-open-men-s-doubles-title-1789274185381">Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title</a>&nbsp;Earlier this year, DC also brought back former captain Rishabh Pant from Lucknow Super Giants, with leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav moving in the opposite direction.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-d-be-open-to-it-mike-hesson-expresses-interest-in-pakistan-test-coaching-role-1789278251514">'I'd be open...': Mike Hesson expresses interest in Pakistan Test coaching role</a>&nbsp;Pant’s return had raised questions over KL Rahul’s future, with Rahul having been DC’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter. However, franchise co-owner Parth Jindal ended the speculation with a social media post earlier this month.&nbsp;“KL IS KLUTCH FOR @DelhiCapitals – one of the nicest guys I know and one who puts the team before himself always. We have unfinished business and will work hard together to make Delhi proud @IPL,” Jindal wrote on X.&nbsp;Rahul replied to Jindal’s post, writing, “Thank you, can’t wait for the coming season.”

Former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas is set to join Delhi Capitals as fast bowling coach as the franchise prepares for the upcoming IPL season.

Delhi Capitals (DC) are continuing to make major changes to their coaching staff after parting ways with head coach Hemang Badani following another disappointing IPL campaign earlier this year. The franchise has reportedly appointed Sri Lanka legend Chaminda Vaas as its new fast-bowling coach. Vaas has already joined DC’s preparatory camp in New Delhi. A member of Sri Lanka’s 1996 ODI World Cup-winning team, Vaas is regarded as one of the best left-arm pacers in cricket history. He picked up 761 wickets across formats during his 15-year international career. According to The Times of India, DC had also spoken to India legends Anil Kumble and Zaheer Khan about coaching roles, but neither deal could be completed. “Talks had progressed with Zaheer to advanced levels. The franchise had approached Kumble as well, but terms of appointment couldn’t be reached,” the publication quoted a source as saying. Vaas is the latest big name to join DC’s new backroom team. Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is expected to serve as the assistant coach, while Sourav Ganguly is likely to be named head coach. Former India spinner Amit Mishra is also reportedly set to be part of the setup. DC have not reached the playoffs since 2021, when they finished at the top of the points table. In IPL 2026, they ended the league stage in sixth place with seven wins and seven defeats. Also Read - Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title Earlier this year, DC also brought back former captain Rishabh Pant from Lucknow Super Giants, with leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav moving in the opposite direction. Also Read - 'I'd be open...': Mike Hesson expresses interest in Pakistan Test coaching role Pant’s return had raised questions over KL Rahul’s future, with Rahul having been DC’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter. However, franchise co-owner Parth Jindal ended the speculation with a social media post earlier this month. “KL IS KLUTCH FOR @DelhiCapitals – one of the nicest guys I know and one who puts the team before himself always. We have unfinished business and will work hard together to make Delhi proud @IPL,” Jindal wrote on X. Rahul replied to Jindal’s post, writing, “Thank you, can’t wait for the coming season.”

Former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas is set to join Delhi Capitals as fast bowling coach as the franchise prepares for the upcoming IPL season.

Delhi Capitals set to appoint Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach

What good would a grand finale of a sporting event be if the superstars and the heavyweights of that sport don’t headline the main event? But then again, if the grand finale writes an alternate ending that comes with a lot of twists and turns and if the dramatic closure sparks the rise of the next superstar, then it would be a daunting task for anybody to take their eyes off that mouth-watering contest.&nbsp;Over the years, tennis has revolved around the Big Three: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Whilst Djokovic is the last one remaining and his hunt for an elusive 25th Grand Slam continues, the game has seen the next generation take centre stage and grab the spotlight.&nbsp;Although the duopoly of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz has dominated the Grand Slams over the last two years, injuries and early exits have allowed lower-seeded players to capitalise and etch their names in history by capturing one of the coveted big four Grand Slam titles.&nbsp;During the French Open this year, Germany’s Alexander Zverev clinched his first Grand Slam title by beating Flavio Cobolli at the Roland Garros. Zverev brought a 30-year title drought to an end by becoming the first German to win a Grand Slam singles title, since Boris Becker’s victory in the 1996 Australian Open.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/harrison-skupski-beat-krawietz-puetz-to-win-maiden-us-open-men-s-doubles-title-1789274185381">Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title</a>&nbsp;Not taking anything away from Zverev’s victory, the German did not run into Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner during his quest to win his first major title. Alcaraz skipped the French Open owing to a wrist injury, while a shocking defeat to Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerundolo saw Jannik Sinner exit the French Open in the second round.&nbsp;The world number 2’s struggle to clear the final hurdle is evident from his defeats to Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final of the Australian Open earlier this year, and against Jannik Sinner in the final of the 2026 Wimbledon.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Zverev’s opponent in the final of the US Open, Ben Shelton, has been a total surprise package. The 23-year-old defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Round of 16. But the biggest upset was when Shelton defeated a returning Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinal.&nbsp;Ben Shelton also proved that he can hang in and win games from behind during his semifinal bout against fellow American Francis Tiafoe. But these results will not translate into another era where three or four big players dominate as Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray did in the prime of their careers.&nbsp;Though Alexander Zverev is trying to shift the balance of the Sinner-Alcaraz duopoly and convert it into a three-way dance, the German still has to be consistent and try to get past the finish line against Alcaraz and Sinner at least in the ATP Tour before facing them in the Grand Slams.&nbsp;Others like Flavio Cobolli, Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Lorenzo Musetti and Ben Shelton will have to show their mettle by qualifying for the knock-out stages of the Grand Slams consistently.&nbsp;Till then, it will be the duopoly of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz that will make the headlines of all the major Grand Slam finals.

Can anyone break the Sinner-Alcaraz duopoly at the US Open 2026? A deep dive into Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, and the future of men's tennis.

What good would a grand finale of a sporting event be if the superstars and the heavyweights of that sport don’t headline the main event? But then again, if the grand finale writes an alternate ending that comes with a lot of twists and turns and if the dramatic closure sparks the rise of the next superstar, then it would be a daunting task for anybody to take their eyes off that mouth-watering contest. Over the years, tennis has revolved around the Big Three: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Whilst Djokovic is the last one remaining and his hunt for an elusive 25th Grand Slam continues, the game has seen the next generation take centre stage and grab the spotlight. Although the duopoly of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz has dominated the Grand Slams over the last two years, injuries and early exits have allowed lower-seeded players to capitalise and etch their names in history by capturing one of the coveted big four Grand Slam titles. During the French Open this year, Germany’s Alexander Zverev clinched his first Grand Slam title by beating Flavio Cobolli at the Roland Garros. Zverev brought a 30-year title drought to an end by becoming the first German to win a Grand Slam singles title, since Boris Becker’s victory in the 1996 Australian Open. Also read| Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title Not taking anything away from Zverev’s victory, the German did not run into Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner during his quest to win his first major title. Alcaraz skipped the French Open owing to a wrist injury, while a shocking defeat to Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerundolo saw Jannik Sinner exit the French Open in the second round. The world number 2’s struggle to clear the final hurdle is evident from his defeats to Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final of the Australian Open earlier this year, and against Jannik Sinner in the final of the 2026 Wimbledon. Meanwhile, Zverev’s opponent in the final of the US Open, Ben Shelton, has been a total surprise package. The 23-year-old defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Round of 16. But the biggest upset was when Shelton defeated a returning Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinal. Ben Shelton also proved that he can hang in and win games from behind during his semifinal bout against fellow American Francis Tiafoe. But these results will not translate into another era where three or four big players dominate as Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray did in the prime of their careers. Though Alexander Zverev is trying to shift the balance of the Sinner-Alcaraz duopoly and convert it into a three-way dance, the German still has to be consistent and try to get past the finish line against Alcaraz and Sinner at least in the ATP Tour before facing them in the Grand Slams. Others like Flavio Cobolli, Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Lorenzo Musetti and Ben Shelton will have to show their mettle by qualifying for the knock-out stages of the Grand Slams consistently. Till then, it will be the duopoly of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz that will make the headlines of all the major Grand Slam finals.

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From Mohammad Rizwan to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 3000 runs in T20Is. This list also includes Babar Azam, Muhammad Waseem and Aaron Finch

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Pakistan interim head coach Mike Hesson has said he would be open to taking charge of the Test team on a permanent basis while continuing his current white-ball duties.Hesson took temporary charge of Pakistan’s red-ball side and said he was willing to continue in the role after Pakistan suffered an eight-wicket defeat to England in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday.&nbsp;“I’d be open to it, for sure,” Hesson said at the post-match press conference, as quoted by Cricinfo.&nbsp;Hesson was brought into the Test setup after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) removed regular red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed following Pakistan’s defeat at Lord’s, which sealed the team’s series loss to England.&nbsp;While Hesson had earlier made it clear that his Test role was only temporary, his latest comments suggest he is now interested in taking up the position on a permanent basis.&nbsp;The New Zealand coach also praised the talent available in Pakistan’s Test setup and said the team could improve with the right guidance and development.&nbsp;“I love Test cricket, and there’s enough talent around the system in Pakistan that if we provide some good direction, we can make some strides going forward. It’s not going to happen in a game or two, but there’s some skill there I’d certainly be considering looking after,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/harrison-skupski-beat-krawietz-puetz-to-win-maiden-us-open-men-s-doubles-title-1789274185381">Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title</a>&nbsp;However, the final decision will rest with the PCB. Hesson said he has not yet thought about a permanent offer as his immediate focus remains on Pakistan’s white-ball commitments.&nbsp;“I haven’t even contemplated [a job offer] at this stage. I’ve got the Asian Games coming a week after I get back. That’s my main focus in terms of the white ball. By the time that arrives, I’m sure we’ll have some discussions about the Test team going forward. That’s a discussion I’ll have with the selectors.”&nbsp;Pakistan were beaten 3-0 in the Test series, with England winning the third match at Edgbaston by eight wickets on Saturday.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-women-s-asia-cup-final-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1789270936277">IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final: Where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;England chased down a target of 130, finishing on 130/2. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 62, while Jordan Cox scored 59 not out.&nbsp;Pakistan were dismissed for 133 in their first innings before making a strong comeback with 449 in the second. Shan Masood scored 95, Babar Azam made 76 and debutant Razaullah contributed 81. Razaullah also shared a 121-run ninth-wicket partnership with Mohammad Abbas, who scored 42.&nbsp;England had earlier made 453 in their first innings, taking a 320-run lead. Harry Brook scored 75, Jamie Smith made 69, Dan Lawrence hit 65, Emilio Gay scored 60 and Ollie Robinson added 50.&nbsp;The result gave England a 3-0 series sweep after they also won the first two Tests at Headingley and Lord’s.

Pakistan interim head coach Mike Hesson has indicated that he is open to taking on the Test coaching role permanently while continuing with his existing white-ball responsibilities.

Pakistan interim head coach Mike Hesson has said he would be open to taking charge of the Test team on a permanent basis while continuing his current white-ball duties. Hesson took temporary charge of Pakistan’s red-ball side and said he was willing to continue in the role after Pakistan suffered an eight-wicket defeat to England in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday. “I’d be open to it, for sure,” Hesson said at the post-match press conference, as quoted by Cricinfo. Hesson was brought into the Test setup after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) removed regular red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed following Pakistan’s defeat at Lord’s, which sealed the team’s series loss to England. While Hesson had earlier made it clear that his Test role was only temporary, his latest comments suggest he is now interested in taking up the position on a permanent basis. The New Zealand coach also praised the talent available in Pakistan’s Test setup and said the team could improve with the right guidance and development. “I love Test cricket, and there’s enough talent around the system in Pakistan that if we provide some good direction, we can make some strides going forward. It’s not going to happen in a game or two, but there’s some skill there I’d certainly be considering looking after,” he said. Also Read - Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title However, the final decision will rest with the PCB. Hesson said he has not yet thought about a permanent offer as his immediate focus remains on Pakistan’s white-ball commitments. “I haven’t even contemplated [a job offer] at this stage. I’ve got the Asian Games coming a week after I get back. That’s my main focus in terms of the white ball. By the time that arrives, I’m sure we’ll have some discussions about the Test team going forward. That’s a discussion I’ll have with the selectors.” Pakistan were beaten 3-0 in the Test series, with England winning the third match at Edgbaston by eight wickets on Saturday. Also Read - IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final: Where to watch live streaming in India? England chased down a target of 130, finishing on 130/2. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 62, while Jordan Cox scored 59 not out. Pakistan were dismissed for 133 in their first innings before making a strong comeback with 449 in the second. Shan Masood scored 95, Babar Azam made 76 and debutant Razaullah contributed 81. Razaullah also shared a 121-run ninth-wicket partnership with Mohammad Abbas, who scored 42. England had earlier made 453 in their first innings, taking a 320-run lead. Harry Brook scored 75, Jamie Smith made 69, Dan Lawrence hit 65, Emilio Gay scored 60 and Ollie Robinson added 50. The result gave England a 3-0 series sweep after they also won the first two Tests at Headingley and Lord’s.

Pakistan interim head coach Mike Hesson has indicated that he is open to taking on the Test coaching role permanently while continuing with his existing white-ball responsibilities.

'I'd be open to it': Mike Hesson expresses interest in Pakistan Test coaching role

Ladakh’s Nawang Tsering produced a record-breaking performance at the 13th Ladakh Marathon, winning the 122-km Silk Route Ultra in 12:12:18. The gruelling race began at started village in Nubra Valley at an altitude of approximately 10,700 feet, took runners up to 17,618 feet at Khardung La and eventually finished in Leh. Tsering completed the demanding course in just over 12 hours. Rajasthan’s Suraj Meena finished second in 12:35:00, setting a new record for the fastest non-Ladakhi runner in the race. Rigzin Gyurmeth finished third in 12:51:21.&nbsp;In the women’s Silk Route Ultra, seasoned Ladakh Marathon runner Tenzin Dolma emerged victorious with a time of 14:26:29. Sufiya Sufi Runner finished second in 17:42:08, while Aditi Chaudhary took third place in 19:21:18. Tsering, a three-time Ladakh Full Marathon winner, has established himself as one of India’s leading high-altitude endurance runners. He has also competed internationally, including at the CCC HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc in 2025.&nbsp;Sufiya Sufi Runner, a five-time Guinness World Record holder who has run from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, added another major endurance feat to her record-setting career with her second-place finish. In the 72-km Khardung La Challenge, Jigmet Stobdan won the men’s race in a record-breaking 6:00:03. Shabir Hussain finished second in 6:26:24, followed by Singay Angchok in 6:34:12. Disket Dolma topped the women’s field in 7:03:26. Jigmet Dolma finished second in 8:33:16, while Neha Devi secured third place in 8:56:15.&nbsp;Among the veteran runners, Pawan Dhaka won the men’s Silk Route Ultra in 16:10:17. Maik Becker finished second in 18:15:37, while Shivanand Dangwal was third in 18:30:22. Asha Singh was the only finisher in the women’s veteran category, completing the race in 21:15:45. In the veteran category of the Khardung La Challenge, Konrad Von Allmen won the men’s race in 7:44:09. Rajinder Singh Bharaj finished second in 10:19:45, followed by Shivendra Singh Bisht in 10:32:24. Pooja Varma won the women’s veteran race in 11:19:03. Rita Satich Patkar finished second in 12:26:58 and Richika Goyal third in 12:41:52.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/harrison-skupski-beat-krawietz-puetz-to-win-maiden-us-open-men-s-doubles-title-1789274185381">Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title</a><h2>Ladakh Marathon Ultras 2026: Full list of winners</h2>Silk Route UltraOpen Male<ol><li>Nawang Tsering — 12:12:18</li><li>Suraj Meena — 12:35:00</li><li>Rigzin Gyurmeth — 12:51:21</li></ol>Open Female<ol><li>Tenzin Dolma — 14:26:29</li><li>Sufiya Sufi Runner — 17:42:08</li><li>Aditi Chaudhary — 19:21:18</li></ol>Veteran Male<ol><li>Pawan Dhaka — 16:10:17</li><li>Maik Becker — 18:15:37</li><li>Shivanand Dangwal — 18:30:22</li></ol>Veteran Female<ol><li>Asha Singh — 21:15:45</li></ol><h3>Khardung La Challenge</h3>Open Male<ol><li>Jigmet Stobdan — 6:00:03</li><li>Shabir Hussain — 6:26:24</li><li>Singay Angchok — 6:34:12</li></ol>Open Female<ol><li>Disket Dolma — 7:03:26</li><li>Jigmet Dolma — 8:33:16</li><li>Neha Devi — 8:56:15</li></ol>Veteran Male<ol><li>Konrad Von Allmen — 7:44:09</li><li>Rajinder Singh Bharaj — 10:19:45</li><li>Shivendra Singh Bisht — 10:32:24</li></ol>Veteran Female<ol><li>Pooja Varma — 11:19:03</li><li>Rita Satich Patkar — 12:26:58</li><li>Richika Goyal — 12:41:52</li></ol>

Ladakh Marathon 2026: Nawang Tsering wins the 122-km Silk Route Ultra in 12:12:18, while Suraj Meena sets a non-Ladakhi record

Ladakh’s Nawang Tsering produced a record-breaking performance at the 13th Ladakh Marathon, winning the 122-km Silk Route Ultra in 12:12:18. The gruelling race began at started village in Nubra Valley at an altitude of approximately 10,700 feet, took runners up to 17,618 feet at Khardung La and eventually finished in Leh. Tsering completed the demanding course in just over 12 hours. Rajasthan’s Suraj Meena finished second in 12:35:00, setting a new record for the fastest non-Ladakhi runner in the race. Rigzin Gyurmeth finished third in 12:51:21. In the women’s Silk Route Ultra, seasoned Ladakh Marathon runner Tenzin Dolma emerged victorious with a time of 14:26:29. Sufiya Sufi Runner finished second in 17:42:08, while Aditi Chaudhary took third place in 19:21:18. Tsering, a three-time Ladakh Full Marathon winner, has established himself as one of India’s leading high-altitude endurance runners. He has also competed internationally, including at the CCC HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc in 2025. Sufiya Sufi Runner, a five-time Guinness World Record holder who has run from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, added another major endurance feat to her record-setting career with her second-place finish. In the 72-km Khardung La Challenge, Jigmet Stobdan won the men’s race in a record-breaking 6:00:03. Shabir Hussain finished second in 6:26:24, followed by Singay Angchok in 6:34:12. Disket Dolma topped the women’s field in 7:03:26. Jigmet Dolma finished second in 8:33:16, while Neha Devi secured third place in 8:56:15. Among the veteran runners, Pawan Dhaka won the men’s Silk Route Ultra in 16:10:17. Maik Becker finished second in 18:15:37, while Shivanand Dangwal was third in 18:30:22. Asha Singh was the only finisher in the women’s veteran category, completing the race in 21:15:45. In the veteran category of the Khardung La Challenge, Konrad Von Allmen won the men’s race in 7:44:09. Rajinder Singh Bharaj finished second in 10:19:45, followed by Shivendra Singh Bisht in 10:32:24. Pooja Varma won the women’s veteran race in 11:19:03. Rita Satich Patkar finished second in 12:26:58 and Richika Goyal third in 12:41:52. Also Read: Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title Ladakh Marathon Ultras 2026: Full list of winners Silk Route Ultra Open Male Nawang Tsering — 12:12:18 Suraj Meena — 12:35:00 Rigzin Gyurmeth — 12:51:21 Open Female Tenzin Dolma — 14:26:29 Sufiya Sufi Runner — 17:42:08 Aditi Chaudhary — 19:21:18 Veteran Male Pawan Dhaka — 16:10:17 Maik Becker — 18:15:37 Shivanand Dangwal — 18:30:22 Veteran Female Asha Singh — 21:15:45 Khardung La Challenge Open Male Jigmet Stobdan — 6:00:03 Shabir Hussain — 6:26:24 Singay Angchok — 6:34:12 Open Female Disket Dolma — 7:03:26 Jigmet Dolma — 8:33:16 Neha Devi — 8:56:15 Veteran Male Konrad Von Allmen — 7:44:09 Rajinder Singh Bharaj — 10:19:45 Shivendra Singh Bisht — 10:32:24 Veteran Female Pooja Varma — 11:19:03 Rita Satich Patkar — 12:26:58 Richika Goyal — 12:41:52

Nawang Tsering won the Ladakh Marathon’s 122-km Silk Route Ultra in record time, while Suraj Meena sets a non-Ladakhi record

Ladakh Marathon: Nawang Tsering sets new 122-km silk route ultra record, Suraj Meena scripts history

American Christian Harrison and British partner Neal Skupski won the 2026 US Open men’s doubles title after beating German sixth seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4, 7-6(6) in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday (local time). Fifth-seeded Harrison and Skupski completed the US Open without dropping a set, securing their second Grand Slam title of the season after winning the Australian Open earlier this year.&nbsp;The win also helped Harrison and Skupski avenge their earlier loss to Krawietz and Puetz. The German pair had beaten them in a match tiebreak in the Adelaide semifinals earlier this year.&nbsp;During the match, Harrison and Skupski made the crucial breakthrough in the first set by breaking serve once before taking it 6-4. The second set was much closer, with both teams holding serve and Krawietz and Puetz saving a break point at 4-4 to force a tiebreak.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/elena-rybakina-stuns-aryna-sabalenka-to-win-maiden-us-open-title-1789272443826">Elena Rybakina stuns Aryna Sabalenka to win maiden US Open title</a>&nbsp;The tiebreak remained tightly contested, but Harrison and Skupski held their nerve at the crucial moments. After Puetz missed a chance at 6-5, Harrison served for the championship and Skupski finished the job at the net to seal the victory.&nbsp;“We felt your energy today, so thank you for the support in this final,” Harrison told the New York crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium after the victory, according to the US Open website.&nbsp;“Thanks to my partner, Neal. It’s been a great year, to get two titles like this, and to do it at home,” he added.&nbsp;The victory made Harrison a two-time Grand Slam champion and lifted him into the world’s top 10 in doubles for the first time. He is set to rise to No. 4, while Skupski will move up to No. 3.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-women-s-asia-cup-final-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1789270936277">IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final: Where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;For Skupski, the win ended his wait for a US Open title. He had previously finished runner-up in New York in 2022 with Wesley Koolhof and in 2025 with Joe Salisbury. Last year, he also held match points before losing the championship final.&nbsp;“This speech gets a little easier once you’ve won,” Skupski said during the trophy presentation, referencing his previous losses at the venue, as per the US Open website.&nbsp;“Losing twice, and having match points last year in the championship final…it was a tough part of my career. But it’s amazing what a year does in tennis.”&nbsp;Skupski, who won Wimbledon with Koolhof in 2023, now needs only a French Open title to complete a career Grand Slam.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski beat Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4, 7-6(6) to win the 2026 US Open men’s doubles title, completing the tournament without losing a set and claiming their second Grand Slam of the year.

American Christian Harrison and British partner Neal Skupski won the 2026 US Open men’s doubles title after beating German sixth seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4, 7-6(6) in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday (local time). Fifth-seeded Harrison and Skupski completed the US Open without dropping a set, securing their second Grand Slam title of the season after winning the Australian Open earlier this year. The win also helped Harrison and Skupski avenge their earlier loss to Krawietz and Puetz. The German pair had beaten them in a match tiebreak in the Adelaide semifinals earlier this year. During the match, Harrison and Skupski made the crucial breakthrough in the first set by breaking serve once before taking it 6-4. The second set was much closer, with both teams holding serve and Krawietz and Puetz saving a break point at 4-4 to force a tiebreak. Also Read - Elena Rybakina stuns Aryna Sabalenka to win maiden US Open title The tiebreak remained tightly contested, but Harrison and Skupski held their nerve at the crucial moments. After Puetz missed a chance at 6-5, Harrison served for the championship and Skupski finished the job at the net to seal the victory. “We felt your energy today, so thank you for the support in this final,” Harrison told the New York crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium after the victory, according to the US Open website. “Thanks to my partner, Neal. It’s been a great year, to get two titles like this, and to do it at home,” he added. The victory made Harrison a two-time Grand Slam champion and lifted him into the world’s top 10 in doubles for the first time. He is set to rise to No. 4, while Skupski will move up to No. 3. Also Read - IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final: Where to watch live streaming in India? For Skupski, the win ended his wait for a US Open title. He had previously finished runner-up in New York in 2022 with Wesley Koolhof and in 2025 with Joe Salisbury. Last year, he also held match points before losing the championship final. “This speech gets a little easier once you’ve won,” Skupski said during the trophy presentation, referencing his previous losses at the venue, as per the US Open website. “Losing twice, and having match points last year in the championship final…it was a tough part of my career. But it’s amazing what a year does in tennis.” Skupski, who won Wimbledon with Koolhof in 2023, now needs only a French Open title to complete a career Grand Slam. With inputs from agencies

Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski beat Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4, 7-6(6) to win the 2026 US Open men’s doubles title, completing the tournament without losing a set and claiming their second Grand Slam of the year.

Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title

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