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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MS Dhoni-CSK Fallout? Report claims failed stake sale talks triggered rift

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

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

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

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

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

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

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🥵 THINGS GET HEATED! 🥵 Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando exchange words as tensions rise in the middle. 👀 Watch <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SLvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLvIND</a>, 2nd Test, LIVE NOW on Sony Sports Network TV channels &amp; Sony LIV.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SonySportsNetwork?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SonySportsNetwork</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SonyLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SonyLIV</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BeautifulGameOfTestCricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BeautifulGameOfTestCricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/7qJrORjx8V">pic.twitter.com/7qJrORjx8V</a>&mdash; Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) <a href="https://x.com/SonySportsNetwk/status/2091417855120253165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pak bowling coach Umar Gul blames 'cold weather' for loss in first Test vs England

The dream team of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start but could not progress to the final stages of US Open's mixed doubles tournament. Williams, often considered the best women's tennis player in history and Spain's seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Alcaraz fell to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Flavio Cobolli of Italy, 5-4, 4-1.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/roger-federer-five-time-us-open-champion-returning-to-arthur-ashe-stadium-once-more-1787639068316">US Open 2026: Federer, five-time winner, is returning to Arthur Ashe Stadium</a>The result means Bencic and Cobolli will advance to Wednesday's finale of the unorthodox competition, when the semi-finals and finals will be played back-to-back."We felt their aura for sure," Bencic told a television interviewer afterward. "It was an honor to play.""Playing Serena and Carlos on Arthur Ashe is not easy," Cobolli said. "So now maybe we take a beer."Williams and Alcaraz had shown strong form earlier defeating the British-New Zealand pair of Lloyd Glasspool and Emma Routliffe.But Cobolli, who is having a breakout season in singles as the French Open runner-up and Bencic, an Olympic Gold medalist with singles wins over Williams, proved too much.Williams was making her competitive return to Arthur Ashe Stadium since her 2022 retirement, paired with Spain's Alcaraz, himself back after a lengthy injury layoff.The pair, dressed in coordinated purple and black jersey-type outfits, smiled as they bantered and joked on changeovers. The audience, which roared their arrival in Tuesday's first round, was a bit more subdued in the second match.Earlier Tuesday, another high-wattage pairing, former world number one Novak Djokovic and four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka also were sent packing, losing to Czech Katerina Siniakova and Britain's Henry Patten in three sets.<h2>New champions</h2>The US Open mixed doubles format features a blend of doubles specialists and star singles players pairing up, sometimes with a bit an experimental mindset.The event, in its second year, will have a new winner after defending champions Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani, both doubles specialists, lost to the Russian pair of Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev 1-4, 4-1, 11-9.The Czech pairing of Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik, both highly ranked singles players, realized quickly they had to adjust when they faced Kristina Mladenovic of France and Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador, both of whom have won Grand Slam doubles titles."They keep us more on our toes," Muchova said after a quarterfinal win put the pair in the semifinals. "They see the court I would say a little bit different."One first-time team that scored unexpected success was the husband-and-wife pairing of France's Gael Monfils and Ukraine's Elina Svitolina.They won two matches in the shortened format, including a tightly contested quarterfinal win over Siniakova and Patten 5-4, 4-5 and 10-8 in the decisive tie-break."We had zero expectations," Svitolina said after the match.The pair only learned late that they had been granted a wildcard and had joked about not winning a game.Monfils, who will retire after this season, said it is still too early for talk about winning the title, but "we will have great images for our memory."

The result means Bencic and Cobolli will advance to Wednesday's finale of the unorthodox competition, when the semi-finals and finals will be played back-to-back.

The dream team of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start but could not progress to the final stages of US Open's mixed doubles tournament. Williams, often considered the best women's tennis player in history and Spain's seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Alcaraz fell to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Flavio Cobolli of Italy, 5-4, 4-1. Also Read - US Open 2026: Federer, five-time winner, is returning to Arthur Ashe Stadium The result means Bencic and Cobolli will advance to Wednesday's finale of the unorthodox competition, when the semi-finals and finals will be played back-to-back. "We felt their aura for sure," Bencic told a television interviewer afterward. "It was an honor to play." "Playing Serena and Carlos on Arthur Ashe is not easy," Cobolli said. "So now maybe we take a beer." Williams and Alcaraz had shown strong form earlier defeating the British-New Zealand pair of Lloyd Glasspool and Emma Routliffe. But Cobolli, who is having a breakout season in singles as the French Open runner-up and Bencic, an Olympic Gold medalist with singles wins over Williams, proved too much. Williams was making her competitive return to Arthur Ashe Stadium since her 2022 retirement, paired with Spain's Alcaraz, himself back after a lengthy injury layoff. The pair, dressed in coordinated purple and black jersey-type outfits, smiled as they bantered and joked on changeovers. The audience, which roared their arrival in Tuesday's first round, was a bit more subdued in the second match. Earlier Tuesday, another high-wattage pairing, former world number one Novak Djokovic and four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka also were sent packing, losing to Czech Katerina Siniakova and Britain's Henry Patten in three sets. New champions The US Open mixed doubles format features a blend of doubles specialists and star singles players pairing up, sometimes with a bit an experimental mindset. The event, in its second year, will have a new winner after defending champions Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani, both doubles specialists, lost to the Russian pair of Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev 1-4, 4-1, 11-9. The Czech pairing of Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik, both highly ranked singles players, realized quickly they had to adjust when they faced Kristina Mladenovic of France and Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador, both of whom have won Grand Slam doubles titles. "They keep us more on our toes," Muchova said after a quarterfinal win put the pair in the semifinals. "They see the court I would say a little bit different." One first-time team that scored unexpected success was the husband-and-wife pairing of France's Gael Monfils and Ukraine's Elina Svitolina. They won two matches in the shortened format, including a tightly contested quarterfinal win over Siniakova and Patten 5-4, 4-5 and 10-8 in the decisive tie-break. "We had zero expectations," Svitolina said after the match. The pair only learned late that they had been granted a wildcard and had joked about not winning a game. Monfils, who will retire after this season, said it is still too early for talk about winning the title, but "we will have great images for our memory."

The result means Bencic and Cobolli will advance to Wednesday's finale of the unorthodox competition, when the semi-finals and finals will be played back-to-back.

US Open 2026: Serena-Alcaraz crash out in mixed doubles quarter-final

Barely a week after England Test captain Joe Root urged his teammates to be ‘man enough and responsible role models’, another case of a drunken English cricketer creating disorder made headlines. While it was Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson who put England’s dressing room under scrutiny for its drinking culture, seamer Brydon Carse’s handcuff row made things worse. ‘Hacked off’ with this latest incident, Root said he was disappointed that matters not relating to cricket are at the forefront for the second time this summer. &nbsp;Carse was filmed in handcuffs while celebrating Durham’s win over Derbyshire on Saturday night. The police on Monday confirmed that he had been briefly arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly before he was de-arrested. The Cricket Regulator is investigating the matter, and the ECB has dropped him from the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s, starting Thursday. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Root revealed he spoke with ‘upset and apologetic’ Carse about the incident, and that he had a ‘very robust discussion' with his players since arriving in London on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/babar-azam-injury-update-pakistan-vs-england-2nd-test-lords-return-1787671699316">Babar Azam set to return from injury for second Test against England at Lord’s</a> &nbsp;"If I'm being brutally honest, I'm really hacked off," Root said, speaking at Lord's on Tuesday. "I'm really disappointed that after last week's performance, we sat here and we're talking about something nothing related to it at all. &nbsp;"In terms of the incident itself, it's obviously with the Regulator. There's not a lot I can say on it. It's in their hands now. I've spoken to Brydon. When I first found out, my first concern was him as a person, as someone I've spent a lot of time with [and who has] been involved in this dressing-room,” he added.&nbsp; &nbsp;While late-night drinking episodes have largely contributed to England’s loss lately, Root stands by his words of urging his teammates to behave like adults and take responsibility for their actions.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I still don't believe that's the way to go," he said. “It's important we create something bigger than that. It's about having something long-lasting that we can be proud of, that we can pass on to the next generation of players for them to evolve and be proud of.”<h2>Root’s Message to Teammates</h2>Keeping a cool head despite growing frustrations, Root said the dressing room has been far from portraying its true self, and that they have an opportunity to make things better.&nbsp; &nbsp;"What I will say is that actually, we have an opportunity moving forward," Root said. "Clearly, we're not portraying ourselves how we want to, and I think we've got an opportunity to build a culture that's very strong, something that we can be proud of, that's player-driven. &nbsp;"Of course, that's not going to happen overnight. We've already had conversations as a team about what is expected from this group of players, what it means to play for England, what it takes to play for England. But we want to create something that we can be proud of and people that follow us can be proud of,” he added.

"I'm really hacked off": Joe Root reacts to Brydon Carse's handcuff incident as the ECB drops the bowler from the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's.

Barely a week after England Test captain Joe Root urged his teammates to be ‘man enough and responsible role models’, another case of a drunken English cricketer creating disorder made headlines. While it was Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson who put England’s dressing room under scrutiny for its drinking culture, seamer Brydon Carse’s handcuff row made things worse. ‘Hacked off’ with this latest incident, Root said he was disappointed that matters not relating to cricket are at the forefront for the second time this summer. Carse was filmed in handcuffs while celebrating Durham’s win over Derbyshire on Saturday night. The police on Monday confirmed that he had been briefly arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly before he was de-arrested. The Cricket Regulator is investigating the matter, and the ECB has dropped him from the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s, starting Thursday. Meanwhile, Root revealed he spoke with ‘upset and apologetic’ Carse about the incident, and that he had a ‘very robust discussion' with his players since arriving in London on Monday. Also read| Babar Azam set to return from injury for second Test against England at Lord’s "If I'm being brutally honest, I'm really hacked off," Root said, speaking at Lord's on Tuesday. "I'm really disappointed that after last week's performance, we sat here and we're talking about something nothing related to it at all. "In terms of the incident itself, it's obviously with the Regulator. There's not a lot I can say on it. It's in their hands now. I've spoken to Brydon. When I first found out, my first concern was him as a person, as someone I've spent a lot of time with [and who has] been involved in this dressing-room,” he added. While late-night drinking episodes have largely contributed to England’s loss lately, Root stands by his words of urging his teammates to behave like adults and take responsibility for their actions. "I still don't believe that's the way to go," he said. “It's important we create something bigger than that. It's about having something long-lasting that we can be proud of, that we can pass on to the next generation of players for them to evolve and be proud of.” Root’s Message to Teammates Keeping a cool head despite growing frustrations, Root said the dressing room has been far from portraying its true self, and that they have an opportunity to make things better. "What I will say is that actually, we have an opportunity moving forward," Root said. "Clearly, we're not portraying ourselves how we want to, and I think we've got an opportunity to build a culture that's very strong, something that we can be proud of, that's player-driven. "Of course, that's not going to happen overnight. We've already had conversations as a team about what is expected from this group of players, what it means to play for England, what it takes to play for England. But we want to create something that we can be proud of and people that follow us can be proud of,” he added.

"I'm really hacked off": Joe Root reacts to Brydon Carse's handcuff incident as the ECB drops the bowler from the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's.

England captain Root ‘hacked off’ with Carse’s handcuff row ahead of Lord’s Test against Pakistan

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has shown positive signs in his recovery from the finger injury that kept him out of the series opener at Headingley. Two days before the second Test match begins on Thursday at Lord’s, Babar trained in the nets and looked good, Pakistan’s bowling coach Umar Gul said. The former speedster added that Babar batted comfortably during the training sessions, boosting his chances of returning to the side at the Mecca of cricket.

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Ahead of the UK tour, Pakistan’s first since 2020, Babar suffered a blow to his finger during an away Test against the West Indies, and then during Pakistan’s scheduled warm-up fixture (on the same finger), which ruled him out. Salman Ali Agha captained in his absence, and Pakistan lost the first Test inside three days by an innings and 103 runs.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-injury-update-morne-morkel-day-4-wicketkeeping-colombo-test-1787669230699">'Badly bruised but will keep wickets on Day 4': Morkel gives key update on Rishabh Pant's injury</a> &nbsp;"Babar batted in the nets, faced fast bowlers, spinners and throwdowns," Gul said. "We're hopeful he will be available for the game, and today he was looking good; he batted well in the nets. He had a full batting session." &nbsp;Meanwhile, Babar’s return will boost Pakistan’s batting line-up, which created an unwanted record of getting dismissed twice inside 86 overs in total – Pakistan’s fifth-fewest in two completed innings. Against the West Indies in the previous Test series, Babar top-scored with the bat, scoring 193 runs. &nbsp;Babar’s return will also see changes in the top order, as Azan Awais will likely make way for him, while either Abdullah Shafique or Shan Masood will move up the order. Not only will Babar assume captaincy, but he will also bat at his preferred position at number four. His numbers in England, however, are impressive as he averages over 65 in six innings, including three fifties.&nbsp; &nbsp;Against England overall in Tests, Babar averages 53.83 in 14 Tests.<h2>Gul on Improving Performances</h2>Pakistan was in shambles in the first Test, and despite Babar’s potential return, the side must learn from the mistakes and play better cricket to seek any chance of making a comeback in this Test series. &nbsp;"We'll have to learn from the mistakes we made in the previous game. If you want to win a Test match, you have to perform in all departments. One can't be carrying the other. But in these conditions, the responsibility lies more with the bowlers. Until you take 20 wickets, you can't win a Test match. &nbsp;"The players trained today with full intensity. I'm pretty sure the boys will bounce back properly here,” Gul added.

Babar Azam trained in the nets ahead of the 2nd Test at Lord's, with bowling coach Umar Gul confirming the Pakistan skipper is on track to return against England.

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has shown positive signs in his recovery from the finger injury that kept him out of the series opener at Headingley. Two days before the second Test match begins on Thursday at Lord’s, Babar trained in the nets and looked good, Pakistan’s bowling coach Umar Gul said. The former speedster added that Babar batted comfortably during the training sessions, boosting his chances of returning to the side at the Mecca of cricket.

Babar Azam trained in the nets ahead of the 2nd Test at Lord's, with bowling coach Umar Gul confirming the Pakistan skipper is on track to return against England.

Babar Azam set to return from injury for second Test against England at Lord’s

Team India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has provided a key update on Rishabh Pant’s injury status. Pant suffered two blows to his body during India’s first innings against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Retiring hurt after being struck on his wrist on day one, Pant returned to bat on day two but suffered bruises from a short-ball barrage from the Sri Lankan quicks. He, however, got out to off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha on 63 and never made it to the field after that in this game. With three days done, Pant is now expected to keep wickets when play resumes on the fourth day, Morkel confirmed. &nbsp;The former South African pacer said the team doctors will monitor him overnight and decide on his participation accordingly. &nbsp;"Rishabh obviously got hit on the shoulder. I think that it was discussed last night," Morkel said after the third day’s play. "It is quite badly bruised. I think he was just a little bit restricted in his movement this morning when he tried to warm up. I think they'll keep on monitoring him now overnight, and hopefully, he'll be behind the stumps for us tomorrow. I think it's important to have him there. His reading of the game is exceptional."&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-day-3-match-report-krishna-suthar-jayasuriya-icc-sanction-1787664667228">IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 3: Krishna, Suthar share 6 wickets as India surge ahead despite rain</a> &nbsp;Luckily for India, they had a backup keeper, Dhruv Jurel, picked in the XI for the ongoing second Test. Dhruv impressed with his second Test hundred (115), helping India post 503/9 declared. Meanwhile, Pant too scored his fifty (63) and now leads the runs tally for an Indian in the World Test Championship (WTC), surpassing India Test captain Shubman Gill.<h2>Will India Enforce Follow-on?</h2>Unlike the previous Test, where India decided to bat and later dismissed Sri Lanka in the fourth innings to win the match, they could enforce the follow-on in this Test, with Sri Lanka trailing by 238 runs and two wickets remaining. &nbsp;Morkel hinted at this possibility, considering how rain had already disrupted proceedings several times across the first three days. &nbsp;"That will be the first prize… that we can get those two wickets tomorrow early," Morkel said. "I know it's a cliché thing, but you know, with the weather around and sometimes the time it takes with taking the covers on and off, we want to try and get as many overs as possible to the Sri Lankans. So hopefully, we can get those wickets tomorrow and then be brave, put them in, and bowl well."&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar were among the wickets, picking three each thus far in this innings, as Sri Lanka’s scorecard reads 265 for 8 at stumps on day three.&nbsp;

Morne Morkel confirms Rishabh Pant is 'badly bruised' after taking hits on his wrist and shoulder, but India expect the keeper to take the gloves on Day 4 in Colombo.

Team India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has provided a key update on Rishabh Pant’s injury status. Pant suffered two blows to his body during India’s first innings against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Retiring hurt after being struck on his wrist on day one, Pant returned to bat on day two but suffered bruises from a short-ball barrage from the Sri Lankan quicks. He, however, got out to off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha on 63 and never made it to the field after that in this game. With three days done, Pant is now expected to keep wickets when play resumes on the fourth day, Morkel confirmed. The former South African pacer said the team doctors will monitor him overnight and decide on his participation accordingly. "Rishabh obviously got hit on the shoulder. I think that it was discussed last night," Morkel said after the third day’s play. "It is quite badly bruised. I think he was just a little bit restricted in his movement this morning when he tried to warm up. I think they'll keep on monitoring him now overnight, and hopefully, he'll be behind the stumps for us tomorrow. I think it's important to have him there. His reading of the game is exceptional." Also read| IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 3: Krishna, Suthar share 6 wickets as India surge ahead despite rain Luckily for India, they had a backup keeper, Dhruv Jurel, picked in the XI for the ongoing second Test. Dhruv impressed with his second Test hundred (115), helping India post 503/9 declared. Meanwhile, Pant too scored his fifty (63) and now leads the runs tally for an Indian in the World Test Championship (WTC), surpassing India Test captain Shubman Gill. Will India Enforce Follow-on? Unlike the previous Test, where India decided to bat and later dismissed Sri Lanka in the fourth innings to win the match, they could enforce the follow-on in this Test, with Sri Lanka trailing by 238 runs and two wickets remaining. Morkel hinted at this possibility, considering how rain had already disrupted proceedings several times across the first three days. "That will be the first prize… that we can get those two wickets tomorrow early," Morkel said. "I know it's a cliché thing, but you know, with the weather around and sometimes the time it takes with taking the covers on and off, we want to try and get as many overs as possible to the Sri Lankans. So hopefully, we can get those wickets tomorrow and then be brave, put them in, and bowl well." Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar were among the wickets, picking three each thus far in this innings, as Sri Lanka’s scorecard reads 265 for 8 at stumps on day three.

Morne Morkel confirms Rishabh Pant is 'badly bruised' after taking hits on his wrist and shoulder, but India expect the keeper to take the gloves on Day 4 in Colombo.

'Badly bruised but will keep wickets on Day 4': Morkel gives key update on Rishabh Pant's injury

Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar have shared six wickets between them as India surge ahead of Sri Lanka despite rain on day three of the second Test in Colombo. The hosts started the day on 8 for 2 but soon lost another opener and debutant Kamil Mishara, caught behind on 19. Barring Krishna and Suthar, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj were also among the wickets. Rain, on the other hand, kept interrupting play before having its say at the end, forcing an early stumps.

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Sri Lanka, trailing by 238 runs, had contributions from Pasindu Sooriyabandara (85) and Sonal Dinusha (80*) to help them stay afloat in this Test. After India made merry with the bat in the first innings, amassing 503 for 9 declared and picking up two Sri Lankan batters, including Lahiru Udara and night watchman Prabath Jayasuriya, they looked poised to take this game away. Although an early strike on day three did help their cause, Sooriyabandara’s gritty outing paused India’s early celebrations.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/duleep-trophy-2026-east-zone-vs-north-east-zone-sooryavanshi-shami-1787657658839">Duleep Trophy: Sooryavanshi, Shami flop as East Zone edge past North East to reach semis</a> &nbsp;Kamindu Mendis scored 32 as the two added 88 for the fourth wicket. Two quick wickets further reduced Sri Lanka to 137 for five before Sooriyabandara’s dismissal made it worse for the hosts. Wicketkeeper batter Niroshan Dickwella departed next, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 173 for seven, staring at a potential follow-on.

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Sonal Dinusha entered -- Sri Lanka's last-game hero -- who remained unbeaten at 80 off 137 balls, including six fours and two sixes. Handy contributions from the tail helped Sri Lanka post 265 for eight at stumps on day three.<h2>Jayasuriya Sanctioned for Breaching ICC Code of Conduct</h2>Jayasuriya, however, faced sanctions and a demerit point for his emotional reaction to his dismissal late on day two. After being adjudged LBW off Suthar, on what happened to be the last ball of the day, Jayasuriya smashed the boundary wedges, leading to his punishment.&nbsp; &nbsp;The apex body reprimanded him for breaching Level 1 of the ICC's code of conduct for players and player support personnel, which relates to "abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match". &nbsp;The left-arm spinner was handed an official reprimand and had a demerit point added to his disciplinary record.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Jayasuriya is the third player in this ongoing Test after Asitha Fernando and Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal to be slapped with fines. Jaiswal and Fernando were involved in a verbal spat on the first day and were fined 25% of their match fees for inappropriate physical contact. The two also had a demerit point added to their respective disciplinary records.

Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar shared six wickets as India dominated Day 3 of the 2nd Test in Colombo despite rain. Sri Lanka reached 265/8 at stumps, trailing by 238 runs.

Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar have shared six wickets between them as India surge ahead of Sri Lanka despite rain on day three of the second Test in Colombo. The hosts started the day on 8 for 2 but soon lost another opener and debutant Kamil Mishara, caught behind on 19. Barring Krishna and Suthar, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj were also among the wickets. Rain, on the other hand, kept interrupting play before having its say at the end, forcing an early stumps.

Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar shared six wickets as India dominated Day 3 of the 2nd Test in Colombo despite rain. Sri Lanka reached 265/8 at stumps, trailing by 238 runs.

IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 3: Krishna, Suthar share 6 wickets as India surge ahead despite rain

England Cricket and its alcohol issues seem to run hand in hand, despite former captain Ben Stokes saying that cricket’s drinking culture has been going on since the game turned professional. Even though a similar episode at a London nightclub and an altercation that followed later led to Stokes’ shocking international retirement, it continues to follow the England setup. &nbsp;English seamer Brydon Carse was the latest to find himself at the centre of controversy after being handcuffed for being drunk and disorderly outside a nightclub on Saturday night. The ECB and the Cricket Regulator have launched yet another investigation into alcohol-related matters, which continue to hound the England setup.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-icc-penalises-jaiswal-asitha-fernando-after-colombo-test-altercation-1787568750698">IND vs SL: ICC penalises Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando after Colombo Test altercation</a> &nbsp;Confirming the incident, a spokesperson for the Derbyshire Constabulary said, "A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in Derby city centre on Saturday night. However, the man was de-arrested shortly afterwards having agreed to leave the area."&nbsp; &nbsp;Carse was due to link up with the Test squad in London on Monday evening but now finds himself out of the squad amid an investigation into the matter.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Following a referral from the ECB, the Cricket Regulator have confirmed that they will investigate events on Saturday night in Derby. Brydon Carse will no longer be available for selection for the second men's Test match while this investigation is ongoing and the full facts are obtained,” an official statement from the ECB read.<h2>Baker Replaces Carse</h2>Seamer Sonny Baker has replaced him for the second Test against Pakistan starting Thursday (Aug 27).&nbsp; &nbsp;Baker made his Test debut earlier this summer against New Zealand after Stokes and Gus Atkinson were left out of the second Test for breaking the midnight curfew. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Carse – an unused part of the squad for the first Test -- was not on England duty during the time of the incident, and had been playing a domestic county match at Derby, which Durham won on Saturday. Stokes and fellow England quick Matthew Potts were also seen in the viral video published by The Telegraph; however, there are no indications that either was involved in any wrongdoing on the scene. &nbsp;Also, the independent investigation has come five days after Joe Root urged his players to be ‘good role models and human beings’ following a series of similar episodes in the past year, prompting accusations of a drinking culture. &nbsp;

England seamer Brydon Carse has been dropped from the 2nd Test against Pakistan following an ECB investigation into a late-night handcuff incident outside a Derby nightclub.

England Cricket and its alcohol issues seem to run hand in hand, despite former captain Ben Stokes saying that cricket’s drinking culture has been going on since the game turned professional. Even though a similar episode at a London nightclub and an altercation that followed later led to Stokes’ shocking international retirement, it continues to follow the England setup. English seamer Brydon Carse was the latest to find himself at the centre of controversy after being handcuffed for being drunk and disorderly outside a nightclub on Saturday night. The ECB and the Cricket Regulator have launched yet another investigation into alcohol-related matters, which continue to hound the England setup. Also read| IND vs SL: ICC penalises Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando after Colombo Test altercation Confirming the incident, a spokesperson for the Derbyshire Constabulary said, "A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in Derby city centre on Saturday night. However, the man was de-arrested shortly afterwards having agreed to leave the area." Carse was due to link up with the Test squad in London on Monday evening but now finds himself out of the squad amid an investigation into the matter. "Following a referral from the ECB, the Cricket Regulator have confirmed that they will investigate events on Saturday night in Derby. Brydon Carse will no longer be available for selection for the second men's Test match while this investigation is ongoing and the full facts are obtained,” an official statement from the ECB read. Baker Replaces Carse Seamer Sonny Baker has replaced him for the second Test against Pakistan starting Thursday (Aug 27). Baker made his Test debut earlier this summer against New Zealand after Stokes and Gus Atkinson were left out of the second Test for breaking the midnight curfew. Meanwhile, Carse – an unused part of the squad for the first Test -- was not on England duty during the time of the incident, and had been playing a domestic county match at Derby, which Durham won on Saturday. Stokes and fellow England quick Matthew Potts were also seen in the viral video published by The Telegraph; however, there are no indications that either was involved in any wrongdoing on the scene. Also, the independent investigation has come five days after Joe Root urged his players to be ‘good role models and human beings’ following a series of similar episodes in the past year, prompting accusations of a drinking culture.

England seamer Brydon Carse has been dropped from the 2nd Test against Pakistan following an ECB investigation into a late-night handcuff incident outside a Derby nightclub.

Alcohol issues haunt England camp as Brydon Carse dropped from 2nd Test after handcuff row

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi failed with the bat on his return to red-ball cricket, and so did veteran quick Mohammed Shami, who went wicketless for the East Zone in the first quarterfinal. While the batting prodigy lasted just six balls and scored eight runs early on day one, Shami failed to pick up a wicket across both innings, bowling 14 overs for 46 runs. Sooryavanshi, however, impressed with his left-arm orthodox by removing two batters in the same over, helping East Zone inflict an innings and 210-run defeat on North East to qualify for the semifinal. &nbsp;Bengal all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed was the star performer for the East Zone, scoring a match-winning 167 in the first innings and later returning with four wickets in both innings. His first three wickets came in the first innings, and a five-for from Abhijit K Sarkar wrapped up North East Zone on just 111. After enforcing a follow-on, Shahbaz picked up one more, and Anukul Roy picked five to dismiss North East on 146.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-jaiswal-takes-stunning-catch-in-slip-to-dismiss-udara-watch-1787636540033">IND vs SL: Jaiswal takes stunning catch in slip to dismiss Udara - WATCH</a><h2>Sooryavanshi's Bowling Cameo</h2>Sooryavanshi hammered two fours before being caught at slips, but had his left-arm spin for the world to talk about. In the second innings, he first accounted for Kishan Lyngdoh, caught off his top edge on 25, before sending Imliwati Lemtur back to the pavilion for just four.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">East Zone win 👏 Another excellent stumping from Ishan Kishan 👌 A 5⃣-wicket haul for Anukul Roy 🖐️ A commanding performance as they beat North East Zone by an innings and 210 runs to enter the semis 🙌 Scorecard ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/XJFhfvvTIU">https://t.co/XJFhfvvTIU</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/DuleepTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DuleepTrophy</a> <a href="https://t.co/5J2QUTU1uG">pic.twitter.com/5J2QUTU1uG</a>&mdash; BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) <a href="https://x.com/BCCIdomestic/status/2092168062766317778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On the other hand, the out-of-favour India seamer Mohammed Shami didn’t have the best of games either after failing to provide any breakthrough. Though he was economical in his spells, Shami had nothing to boast about in his wicket column. &nbsp;The two, however, are at opposite ends of the selection spectrum. While Sooryavanshi, 15, had just made his senior team debut during the England T20Is, Shami hasn’t played for India since returning with the most wickets in the triumphant 2025 Champions Trophy campaign.&nbsp; &nbsp;Shami is best known for his majestic run in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he picked up 24 wickets in seven matches.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, East Zone will face Central Zone in the first semifinal starting August 30.

East Zone crushed North East Zone by an innings and 210 runs to reach the Duleep Trophy semifinals. While Mohammed Shami went wicketless and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi failed with the bat, the 15-year-old impressed with 2 key wickets.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi failed with the bat on his return to red-ball cricket, and so did veteran quick Mohammed Shami, who went wicketless for the East Zone in the first quarterfinal. While the batting prodigy lasted just six balls and scored eight runs early on day one, Shami failed to pick up a wicket across both innings, bowling 14 overs for 46 runs. Sooryavanshi, however, impressed with his left-arm orthodox by removing two batters in the same over, helping East Zone inflict an innings and 210-run defeat on North East to qualify for the semifinal. Bengal all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed was the star performer for the East Zone, scoring a match-winning 167 in the first innings and later returning with four wickets in both innings. His first three wickets came in the first innings, and a five-for from Abhijit K Sarkar wrapped up North East Zone on just 111. After enforcing a follow-on, Shahbaz picked up one more, and Anukul Roy picked five to dismiss North East on 146. Also read| IND vs SL: Jaiswal takes stunning catch in slip to dismiss Udara - WATCH Sooryavanshi's Bowling Cameo Sooryavanshi hammered two fours before being caught at slips, but had his left-arm spin for the world to talk about. In the second innings, he first accounted for Kishan Lyngdoh, caught off his top edge on 25, before sending Imliwati Lemtur back to the pavilion for just four. WATCH VIDEO -

East Zone crushed North East Zone by an innings and 210 runs to reach the Duleep Trophy semifinals. While Mohammed Shami went wicketless and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi failed with the bat, the 15-year-old impressed with 2 key wickets.

Duleep Trophy: Sooryavanshi, Shami flop as East Zone edge past North East to reach semis

The matchday 1 games of the English Premier League (EPL) 2026/27 season are done, and only one game out of the 10 played between 20 teams ended in a draw. Apart from Liverpool playing out a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Sunday (Aug 23), the rest of the nine matches produced a winner. Below are the complete results of each game from matchday 1 of the ongoing EPL season:<h2>Arsenal 3-0 Coventry</h2>Defending champions Arsenal started their title defence with a 3-0 win against Coventry on Saturday (Aug 22) at the Emirates Stadium in London. For Arsenal, Kai Havertz (15'), Bukayo Saka (23'), and Martin Odegaard (49') scored one goal each, giving the Gunners their first three points.<h2>Hull 2-0 Manchester United</h2>Once a PL giant, Manchester United's rut of form in recent years continued as they lost 0-2 to promoted Hull City on Saturday (Aug 22) at the MKM Stadium. Semi Ajayi (17') and Nobel Mendy (38') scored the goals for Hull City as Manchester United played catch up for the rest of the game without a breakthrough.<h2>Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland</h2>Emersonn (24') gave an early lead to Ipswich Town against Sunderland on Saturday (Aug 22) at Portman Road, Ipswich, before Nilson Angulo (39') netted an equalizer. Jack Clarke (90') then scored the winning goal for Ipswich Town, giving them crucial three points in the thriller.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-to-take-on-panama-in-fifa-friendly-ahead-of-brazil-clash-1787566037063">India to take on Panama in FIFA friendly ahead of Brazil clash</a><h2>Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace</h2>In the fourth match of Saturday (Aug 22), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (42') and Thierno Barry (53') scored on either side of half-time as Everton made a winning start by beating Crystal Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.<h2>Leeds United 1-0 Nottingham Forest</h2>The Leeds vs Nottm Forest match on Saturday (Aug 22) at the City Ground was heading for a draw after 87 goalless minutes before Anton Stach (88') scored the winner for Leeds, giving them three points.<h2>Brentford 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur</h2> Spurs fought hard not to get relegated last season, but their journey in the ongoing EPL season started with another loss. Keane Lewis-Potter (12') and Vitaly Janelt (33') scored in the first half, while Michael Kayode (49') scored four minutes into the second half at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford to give the three winning points to the home side.<h2>Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa</h2>Brighton secured the biggest victory of EPL matchday 1, beating Aston Villa 4-0 on Sunday (Aug 23) at the American Express Stadium, Brighton and Hove for the top spot on the <a href="https://www.premierleague.com/en/tables/premier-league">points table</a>. For the home side, the first goal came when Aston Villa's Victor Lindelof scored an own goal (8'). Maxim De Cuyper doubled the hosts' lead 10 minutes later before Jack Hinshelwood scored two goals in the space of two minutes (30', 31') to take the home side to 4-0. As frustration mounted, Aston Villa even lost Joao Gomes in the 40' to a red card.<h2>Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth</h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-haaland-lets-go-of-hair-for-buzzcut-and-opening-game-goal-scoring-1787560813183">Erling Haaland stole the spotlight</a> with his new buzzcut in place of his famous blonde locks as Manchester City started the EPL season with a come-from-behind victory against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Bournemouth took an early lead as Marcus Tavernier (26') found the net, and the score remained 1-0 in their favour for the next 58 minutes. Marc Guehi (84') finally scored the equalizer for City before Josko Gvardiol's injury-time (90+2') goal gave City three points and a win.<h2>Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle</h2>Liverpool survived a scare against Newcastle as the game ended in a 2-2 draw on Sunday (Aug 23) at St. James' Park, Newcastle. Anthony Elanga (5') scored lightning quick to give the hosts a 1-0 lead, and the score remained the same until after half-time. Cody Gakpo (55') scored the equalizer for Liverpool, but Joe Willock (57') hit back immediately to bring Newcastle into the lead once more. Dominik Szoboszlai (90+9') then scored the second equalizer for Liverpool as they were saved from embarrassment.<h2>Chelsea 3-2 Fulham</h2>In the final game of matchday 1 of the EPL, Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 to start the Xabi Alonso era with a win on Monday (Aug 24) at Craven Cottage, London. Joao Pedro scored for the visitors in the first minute before Josh King (23') hit back for the hosts. Morgan Rogers (41') and Cole Palmer (49') then took Chelsea 3-1 up before Gonzalo Garcia (54') cut down Fulham's deficit to one goal, but they still lost.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Team</td><td>Matches</td><td>Win</td><td>Loss</td><td>Draw</td><td>Points</td></tr><tr><td>Brighton</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Brentford</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Arsenal</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Hull</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Everton</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Chelsea</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Ipswich Town</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Man City</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Leeds</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Liverpool</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Newcastle</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Fulham</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Bournemouth</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Sunderland</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Nottingham Forest</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Crystal Palace</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Man United</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Spurs</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Coventry</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Aston Villa</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

EPL Matchday 1 ended with nine wins and one draw (Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle). Arsenal, Man City, and Chelsea all secured victories, while Manchester United suffered a 2-0 loss to promoted Hull City.

The matchday 1 games of the English Premier League (EPL) 2026/27 season are done, and only one game out of the 10 played between 20 teams ended in a draw. Apart from Liverpool playing out a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Sunday (Aug 23), the rest of the nine matches produced a winner. Below are the complete results of each game from matchday 1 of the ongoing EPL season: Arsenal 3-0 Coventry Defending champions Arsenal started their title defence with a 3-0 win against Coventry on Saturday (Aug 22) at the Emirates Stadium in London. For Arsenal, Kai Havertz (15'), Bukayo Saka (23'), and Martin Odegaard (49') scored one goal each, giving the Gunners their first three points. Hull 2-0 Manchester United Once a PL giant, Manchester United's rut of form in recent years continued as they lost 0-2 to promoted Hull City on Saturday (Aug 22) at the MKM Stadium. Semi Ajayi (17') and Nobel Mendy (38') scored the goals for Hull City as Manchester United played catch up for the rest of the game without a breakthrough. Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland Emersonn (24') gave an early lead to Ipswich Town against Sunderland on Saturday (Aug 22) at Portman Road, Ipswich, before Nilson Angulo (39') netted an equalizer. Jack Clarke (90') then scored the winning goal for Ipswich Town, giving them crucial three points in the thriller. Also Read - India to take on Panama in FIFA friendly ahead of Brazil clash Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace In the fourth match of Saturday (Aug 22), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (42') and Thierno Barry (53') scored on either side of half-time as Everton made a winning start by beating Crystal Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. Leeds United 1-0 Nottingham Forest The Leeds vs Nottm Forest match on Saturday (Aug 22) at the City Ground was heading for a draw after 87 goalless minutes before Anton Stach (88') scored the winner for Leeds, giving them three points. Brentford 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur Spurs fought hard not to get relegated last season, but their journey in the ongoing EPL season started with another loss. Keane Lewis-Potter (12') and Vitaly Janelt (33') scored in the first half, while Michael Kayode (49') scored four minutes into the second half at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford to give the three winning points to the home side. Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa Brighton secured the biggest victory of EPL matchday 1, beating Aston Villa 4-0 on Sunday (Aug 23) at the American Express Stadium, Brighton and Hove for the top spot on the points table. For the home side, the first goal came when Aston Villa's Victor Lindelof scored an own goal (8'). Maxim De Cuyper doubled the hosts' lead 10 minutes later before Jack Hinshelwood scored two goals in the space of two minutes (30', 31') to take the home side to 4-0. As frustration mounted, Aston Villa even lost Joao Gomes in the 40' to a red card. Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth Erling Haaland stole the spotlight with his new buzzcut in place of his famous blonde locks as Manchester City started the EPL season with a come-from-behind victory against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Bournemouth took an early lead as Marcus Tavernier (26') found the net, and the score remained 1-0 in their favour for the next 58 minutes. Marc Guehi (84') finally scored the equalizer for City before Josko Gvardiol's injury-time (90+2') goal gave City three points and a win. Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle Liverpool survived a scare against Newcastle as the game ended in a 2-2 draw on Sunday (Aug 23) at St. James' Park, Newcastle. Anthony Elanga (5') scored lightning quick to give the hosts a 1-0 lead, and the score remained the same until after half-time. Cody Gakpo (55') scored the equalizer for Liverpool, but Joe Willock (57') hit back immediately to bring Newcastle into the lead once more. Dominik Szoboszlai (90+9') then scored the second equalizer for Liverpool as they were saved from embarrassment. Chelsea 3-2 Fulham In the final game of matchday 1 of the EPL, Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 to start the Xabi Alonso era with a win on Monday (Aug 24) at Craven Cottage, London. Joao Pedro scored for the visitors in the first minute before Josh King (23') hit back for the hosts. Morgan Rogers (41') and Cole Palmer (49') then took Chelsea 3-1 up before Gonzalo Garcia (54') cut down Fulham's deficit to one goal, but they still lost. Team Matches Win Loss Draw Points Brighton 1 1 0 0 3 Brentford 1 1 0 0 3 Arsenal 1 1 0 0 3 Hull 1 1 0 0 3 Everton 1 1 0 0 3 Chelsea 1 1 0 0 3 Ipswich Town 1 1 0 0 3 Man City 1 1 0 0 3 Leeds 1 1 0 0 3 Liverpool 1 0 0 1 1 Newcastle 1 0 0 1 1 Fulham 1 0 0 0 0 Bournemouth 1 0 1 0 0 Sunderland 1 0 1 0 0 Nottingham Forest 1 0 1 0 0 Crystal Palace 1 0 1 0 0 Man United 1 0 1 0 0 Spurs 1 0 1 0 0 Coventry 1 0 1 0 0 Aston Villa 1 0 1 0 0

EPL Matchday 1 ended with nine wins and one draw (Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle). Arsenal, Man City, and Chelsea all secured victories, while Manchester United suffered a 2-0 loss to promoted Hull City.

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Roger Federer returns to the US Open for exhibition matches against Roddick, McEnroe, and Agassi. The 20-time Grand Slam champion confirmed he won't make a professional comeback like Serena Williams.

Roger Federer, arguably one of the greatest tennis players ever with 20 Grand Slams to his name, is set to make a comeback at the upcoming US Open which starts August 30 (main draw). Federer, who has five US Open titles to his name, is returning to Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows for an exhibition set. This is the first time Federer will be returning to the US Open since 2019. The Swiss player, however, has turned down any possibility of returning to professional tennis like Serena Williams. Federer to play exhibition singles and doubles set at US Open The 45-year-old, who won the US Open five years in a row from 2004-08, will play one singles exhibition set against former US player Andy Roddick. For the doubles exhibition set, Federer will pair up with John McEnroe to face Roddick and Andre Agassi. Also Read - US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams pair up for mixed doubles Speaking during a press conference on Monday (Aug 24), Federer confirmed the uncertainty about how he'll play and said: "I haven’t played a singles set in, I don’t know, (Hubert) Hurkacz at Wimbledon maybe, so it’s been five years. I don’t know how it’s going to go tomorrow. So there is a lot of uncertainty but a lot of happiness that I can return to Arthur Ashe, a place where I have had so many beautiful moments." Is Federer making a return to professional tennis? The Swiss great was also asked about his potential return to professional tennis like Serena, who made a comeback to women's singles at 44 during Wimbledon 2026. Federer, however, quashed any such hopes and said: "No, no, no, no. No, not at all. Thanks for asking. I wasn’t sure if the question was going to get asked, but I’m happy you did so I can clarify in case anybody thought." Federer is considered one of the greatest players of the game, winning 20 Grand Slams which include six Australian Opens (2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018), one French Open (2009), and eight Wimbledon titles (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017) apart from five US Open titles.

Roger Federer returns to the US Open for exhibition matches against Roddick, McEnroe, and Agassi. The 20-time Grand Slam champion confirmed he won't make a professional comeback like Serena Williams.

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India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in the news for all the wrong reasons during the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Colombo. The southpaw opener, however, changed the topic to his fielding on day 2 (Aug 24), minutes before the close of play. After India declared their first innings on 503/9, Sri Lanka lost two wickets in the three overs they played to finish at 8/2. One of the two wickets came thanks to Jaiswal's brilliance on the field when he grabbed a screaming catch at the third slip.<h2>Jaiswal takes stunning catch on day 2 of IND vs SL 2nd Test</h2>Sri Lanka opener Lahiru Udara was batting on one run off five balls when he faced a superb delivery from India pacer Prasidh Krishna - the second ball of his first and Sri Lankan innings' second over. The ball was angling in on the off stump, and squared up Udara. The batter nicked it behind and the ball went flying in the third slip area where Jaiswal flew to his right to grab a spectacular catch. Have a look at the video below:

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Sri Lanka lost another wicket on the last ball of the next over with Manav Suthar trapping night watchman Prabath Jayasuriya LBW. Sri Lanka ended the dismal day at 8/2, trailing by 495 runs against India in the first innings.<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-icc-penalises-jaiswal-asitha-fernando-after-colombo-test-altercation-1787568750698">ICC penalises Jaiswal for altercation with Fernando</a></h2>Earlier in the day, the ICC had penalised Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando for getting into a scuffle on day 1 (Aug 23) of the Test. The incident involved Jaiswal and Fernando headbutting after the Indian batter was dismissed on 45 by the SL pacer. The ICC fined both the players 25 per cent of their match fees.

Yashasvi Jaiswal shone on Day 2 of the IND vs SL 2nd Test with a stunning slip catch, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 8/2 after India declared at 503/9. Earlier, ICC fined him 25% for an altercation.

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in the news for all the wrong reasons during the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Colombo. The southpaw opener, however, changed the topic to his fielding on day 2 (Aug 24), minutes before the close of play. After India declared their first innings on 503/9, Sri Lanka lost two wickets in the three overs they played to finish at 8/2. One of the two wickets came thanks to Jaiswal's brilliance on the field when he grabbed a screaming catch at the third slip. Jaiswal takes stunning catch on day 2 of IND vs SL 2nd Test Sri Lanka opener Lahiru Udara was batting on one run off five balls when he faced a superb delivery from India pacer Prasidh Krishna - the second ball of his first and Sri Lankan innings' second over. The ball was angling in on the off stump, and squared up Udara. The batter nicked it behind and the ball went flying in the third slip area where Jaiswal flew to his right to grab a spectacular catch. Have a look at the video below:

Yashasvi Jaiswal shone on Day 2 of the IND vs SL 2nd Test with a stunning slip catch, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 8/2 after India declared at 503/9. Earlier, ICC fined him 25% for an altercation.

IND vs SL: Jaiswal takes stunning catch in slip to dismiss Udara - WATCH

Pakistan Women are going the extra mile for the upcoming Asia Cup T20 which starts August 28 in Dubai, UAE. Pakistan last played in the final of the event more than a decade ago in 2016 when they lost to arch-rivals India by 17 runs. For the upcoming tournament, Pak Women, led by Fatima Sana, have been preparing against a men's team comprising teenage boys and older players of the Abdul Qadir Academy to sharpen their skills. The matches, played in a 20-over format, were staged at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Lahore during the pre-tournament camp.<h2>Why Pakistan Women are playing against men to prepare for Asia Cup T20 2026?</h2>The idea behind playing against men was to help players improve their decision-making in crunch moments against tougher opponents, something which has been lacking and attracted criticism for them. The most recent case was the T20 World Cup where Pakistan managed to win only one match - against the Netherlands - out of the five they played.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-icc-penalises-jaiswal-asitha-fernando-after-colombo-test-altercation-1787568750698">IND vs SL: ICC penalises Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando after Colombo Test altercation</a>"We have played competitive matches against boys in which we were put under pressure. These learnings will help us adapt to the challenges of the competition," Pak skipper Fatima Sana said as reported by Cricinfo."We needed to understand how to handle the pressure better, and that is something which is highlighted whenever there is a big tournament," she added. "These matches have helped us on that front, and the difference will be visible… It is very important to stay calm in pressure situations rather than pressing the panic button. We have told the girls to stay calm in the crunch moments, and stay in control by trusting their hard work and executing the plans."<h2>Women's Asia Cup T20 2026 group and schedule</h2>The tournament is being played between 8 teams, which have been divided into two groups of four each. Pakistan are in Group A along with India, Thailand, and Hong Kong. The other group teams are - Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and hosts United Arab Emirates.Pakistan starts their campaign against Thailand in September, before taking on India on September 5, and finishing against Hong Kong on September 7.

Pakistan Women, led by Fatima Sana, are prepping for the 2026 Asia Cup T20 by playing against men's teams at Lahore's NCA to build composure, sharpen decision-making, and handle crunch-moment pressure.

Pakistan Women are going the extra mile for the upcoming Asia Cup T20 which starts August 28 in Dubai, UAE. Pakistan last played in the final of the event more than a decade ago in 2016 when they lost to arch-rivals India by 17 runs. For the upcoming tournament, Pak Women, led by Fatima Sana, have been preparing against a men's team comprising teenage boys and older players of the Abdul Qadir Academy to sharpen their skills. The matches, played in a 20-over format, were staged at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Lahore during the pre-tournament camp. Why Pakistan Women are playing against men to prepare for Asia Cup T20 2026? The idea behind playing against men was to help players improve their decision-making in crunch moments against tougher opponents, something which has been lacking and attracted criticism for them. The most recent case was the T20 World Cup where Pakistan managed to win only one match - against the Netherlands - out of the five they played. Also Read - IND vs SL: ICC penalises Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando after Colombo Test altercation "We have played competitive matches against boys in which we were put under pressure. These learnings will help us adapt to the challenges of the competition," Pak skipper Fatima Sana said as reported by Cricinfo. "We needed to understand how to handle the pressure better, and that is something which is highlighted whenever there is a big tournament," she added. "These matches have helped us on that front, and the difference will be visible… It is very important to stay calm in pressure situations rather than pressing the panic button. We have told the girls to stay calm in the crunch moments, and stay in control by trusting their hard work and executing the plans." Women's Asia Cup T20 2026 group and schedule The tournament is being played between 8 teams, which have been divided into two groups of four each. Pakistan are in Group A along with India, Thailand, and Hong Kong. The other group teams are - Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and hosts United Arab Emirates. Pakistan starts their campaign against Thailand in September, before taking on India on September 5, and finishing against Hong Kong on September 7.

Pakistan Women, led by Fatima Sana, are prepping for the 2026 Asia Cup T20 by playing against men's teams at Lahore's NCA to build composure, sharpen decision-making, and handle crunch-moment pressure.

Pakistan women playing against men to prepare for Asia Cup T20 2026

Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers's debut goal and Joao Pedro's strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday (Aug 24). Alonso has been hired to revive Chelsea after their dismal 10th place finish in the Premier League last season. The former Real Madrid boss has a point to prove after being sacked by the Spanish club following less than eight months in charge. Alonso's side ensured he delivered a good first impression in a chaotic west London derby at Craven Cottage.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-to-take-on-panama-in-fifa-friendly-ahead-of-brazil-clash-1787566037063">India to take on Panama in FIFA friendly ahead of Brazil clash</a>Pedro's opener inside the first minute was followed by a blunder from Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez that gifted an equaliser to Josh King.Rogers put Chelsea back in front on his debut after becoming the most expensive British player in history following his £117 million ($159 million) move from Aston Villa in the close-season.Cole Palmer increased Chelsea's advantage after half-time and the Blues survived a frantic finale after Gonzalo Garcia bagged Fulham's second goal following another Sanchez mistake.On an evening when old friends were reunited on the touchline and on the pitch, Alonso emerged victorious against new Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa.The pals played together for seven years with Real Madrid and Liverpool and also starred for Spain.Ironically, Arbeloa was promoted from Real Madrid B to replace Alonso when he was axed at the Bernabeu in January.Rogers is also close friends with Palmer and the pair gelled immediately to lead a dynamic attacking display from Chelsea.Rogers was deployed on the left of Chelsea's three-man attack, with Palmer on the right and Pedro in the central role.Palmer endured a difficult last campaign that saw him left out of England's World Cup squad and he played as if he was determined to make amends.Keeping Rogers and Palmer fit and firing could be the key to Chelsea climbing back into contention for Champions League qualification this season.<h2>'Ice-cold' Rogers</h2>Alonso's reign got off to a stunning start when Levi Colwill's header reached Palmer and he flicked a deft pass into the path of Pedro, who timed his run perfectly and clipped a composed finish past Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno.But Sanchez is under pressure after some shaky performances last term and the error-prone Spaniard was at fault when Fulham drew level in the 23rd minute.King's strike was close enough for Sanchez to save but he allowed the ball to squirm into the net.While Chelsea were often left exposed at the back by Alonso's bold 3-4-3 formation, they attacked with poise and purpose.Romeo Lavia's effort was superbly saved by Leno before Rogers restored the visitors' lead in the 41st minute.It was a brilliant move, started by Palmer's clever turn and pass to debutant defender Maxence Lacroix, whose unexpected burst forward produced a low cross that reached Rogers for a clinical finish from 10 yards.Rogers celebrated with the 'ice-cold' gesture that Palmer popularised after borrowing it from his former Manchester City youth team colleague.Not to be out-done by his mate, Palmer bagged Chelsea's third goal four minutes after half-time.Pedro did well in the build-up, holding the ball long enough for Palmer to burst into the Fulham area and plant a low shot past Leno from a tight angle.Fulham reduced the deficit in the 54th minute thanks to another howler by Sanchez.Timothy Castagne's shot was weakly pushed out by the keeper and Garcia pounced to head in the rebound on his debut after signing from Real Madrid.Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez came off the bench to deafening boos from Fulham fans after his provocative role in Argentina's World Cup semi-final win over England.King nearly levelled for Fulham with a long-range rocket that fizzed just wide before Antonee Robinson's lob over Sanchez drifted narrowly wide.

Rogers put Chelsea back in front on his debut after becoming the most expensive British player in history following his £117 million ($159 million) move from Aston Villa in the close-season.

Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers's debut goal and Joao Pedro's strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday (Aug 24). Alonso has been hired to revive Chelsea after their dismal 10th place finish in the Premier League last season. The former Real Madrid boss has a point to prove after being sacked by the Spanish club following less than eight months in charge. Alonso's side ensured he delivered a good first impression in a chaotic west London derby at Craven Cottage. Also Read - India to take on Panama in FIFA friendly ahead of Brazil clash Pedro's opener inside the first minute was followed by a blunder from Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez that gifted an equaliser to Josh King. Rogers put Chelsea back in front on his debut after becoming the most expensive British player in history following his £117 million ($159 million) move from Aston Villa in the close-season. Cole Palmer increased Chelsea's advantage after half-time and the Blues survived a frantic finale after Gonzalo Garcia bagged Fulham's second goal following another Sanchez mistake. On an evening when old friends were reunited on the touchline and on the pitch, Alonso emerged victorious against new Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa. The pals played together for seven years with Real Madrid and Liverpool and also starred for Spain. Ironically, Arbeloa was promoted from Real Madrid B to replace Alonso when he was axed at the Bernabeu in January. Rogers is also close friends with Palmer and the pair gelled immediately to lead a dynamic attacking display from Chelsea. Rogers was deployed on the left of Chelsea's three-man attack, with Palmer on the right and Pedro in the central role. Palmer endured a difficult last campaign that saw him left out of England's World Cup squad and he played as if he was determined to make amends. Keeping Rogers and Palmer fit and firing could be the key to Chelsea climbing back into contention for Champions League qualification this season. 'Ice-cold' Rogers Alonso's reign got off to a stunning start when Levi Colwill's header reached Palmer and he flicked a deft pass into the path of Pedro, who timed his run perfectly and clipped a composed finish past Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno. But Sanchez is under pressure after some shaky performances last term and the error-prone Spaniard was at fault when Fulham drew level in the 23rd minute. King's strike was close enough for Sanchez to save but he allowed the ball to squirm into the net. While Chelsea were often left exposed at the back by Alonso's bold 3-4-3 formation, they attacked with poise and purpose. Romeo Lavia's effort was superbly saved by Leno before Rogers restored the visitors' lead in the 41st minute. It was a brilliant move, started by Palmer's clever turn and pass to debutant defender Maxence Lacroix, whose unexpected burst forward produced a low cross that reached Rogers for a clinical finish from 10 yards. Rogers celebrated with the 'ice-cold' gesture that Palmer popularised after borrowing it from his former Manchester City youth team colleague. Not to be out-done by his mate, Palmer bagged Chelsea's third goal four minutes after half-time. Pedro did well in the build-up, holding the ball long enough for Palmer to burst into the Fulham area and plant a low shot past Leno from a tight angle. Fulham reduced the deficit in the 54th minute thanks to another howler by Sanchez. Timothy Castagne's shot was weakly pushed out by the keeper and Garcia pounced to head in the rebound on his debut after signing from Real Madrid. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez came off the bench to deafening boos from Fulham fans after his provocative role in Argentina's World Cup semi-final win over England. King nearly levelled for Fulham with a long-range rocket that fizzed just wide before Antonee Robinson's lob over Sanchez drifted narrowly wide.

Rogers put Chelsea back in front on his debut after becoming the most expensive British player in history following his £117 million ($159 million) move from Aston Villa in the close-season.

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