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Ace Australian quick Mitchell Starc entered the top-10 list of highest Test wicket-takers during the concluded second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. Alongside veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon, the pair are now the only active cricketers on the elite list. &nbsp;It doesn't happen often, though, that two amongst the highest Test wicket-takers belong to the same country and are playing together. Pairs including Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne, Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh and even James Anderson and Stuart Broad have been part of this elite list, with Starc and Lyon possibly being the last.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-vs-bangladesh-2nd-test-mackay-750-balls-starc-1787466121045">Mackay Test: Australia crush Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in second-shortest match Down Under</a> &nbsp;Starc, 36 and Lyon, 38, are two Test veterans of Australian cricket, having picked up 445 and 571 wickets, respectively. While Lyon’s majestic tally places him in sixth place, Starc is currently 10th on the list. The two made their Test debuts in the same year (2011) and have played over 100 Tests each.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, for Lyon to break into the top-five all-time highest wicket-takers in Tests, he must pick 34 more wickets to surpass former England quick Stuart Broad. Starc, however, is far from Courtney Walsh’s tally of 519 Test wickets, and in all probability, would remain the 10th highest Test wicket-taker for some time. &nbsp;Here are four reasons why Test cricket might never see a bowling pair amongst the top-10 wicket-takers in this format playing together –<h3>Workload Management and Early Retirement –</h3>The new-age cricketers have often prioritised lucrative white-ball T20 leagues over Test cricket, with workload management and injuries drastically shortening their long-form careers before they reach top-10 tallies. With so much cricket being played worldwide, and the emergence of franchise cricket, players have been forced to choose less consuming options.<h3>Specialisation over Longevity –</h3>Gone are those days when a team’s premier bowler or a bowling pair used to feature in every cricket match, regardless of the format and deliver for the team unless an injury forced them out. Nowadays, with an increasing number of matches, compounded by franchise cricket, cricket boards, selection committees and team management are left with no options but to pick and play players format-wise. &nbsp;Such factors make it nearly impossible for any modern-day player to play 80+ Tests, usually required to pick 400 or more Test wickets.<h3>Fewer Test Matches -</h3>Not many teams besides the Big Three: India, Australia and England, play many Test series consisting of three or more matches, which further reduces options from other countries despite potential. Countries known for producing world-class bowlers, including South Africa, Pakistan, New Zealand and even the West Indies, now feature in more two-match Test series, also against the Big Three.<h3>The Rare Coincidence of Alignment -</h3>In 149 years of Test cricket history, only three distinct eras involving eight legendary bowlers have played for the same country, at the same time, and still made it to the list of top-10 most Test wicket-takers. Thus, having a world-class pacer in Starc and a premier spinner in Lyon remain fit for over a decade, and complement each other's workloads, is a statistical anomaly in modern cricket.

With Mitchell Starc joining Nathan Lyon in the top 10 all-time Test wicket-takers, explore 4 reasons why cricket may never see another active bowling pair like them. 

Ace Australian quick Mitchell Starc entered the top-10 list of highest Test wicket-takers during the concluded second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. Alongside veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon, the pair are now the only active cricketers on the elite list. It doesn't happen often, though, that two amongst the highest Test wicket-takers belong to the same country and are playing together. Pairs including Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne, Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh and even James Anderson and Stuart Broad have been part of this elite list, with Starc and Lyon possibly being the last. Also read| Mackay Test: Australia crush Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in second-shortest match Down Under Starc, 36 and Lyon, 38, are two Test veterans of Australian cricket, having picked up 445 and 571 wickets, respectively. While Lyon’s majestic tally places him in sixth place, Starc is currently 10th on the list. The two made their Test debuts in the same year (2011) and have played over 100 Tests each. Meanwhile, for Lyon to break into the top-five all-time highest wicket-takers in Tests, he must pick 34 more wickets to surpass former England quick Stuart Broad. Starc, however, is far from Courtney Walsh’s tally of 519 Test wickets, and in all probability, would remain the 10th highest Test wicket-taker for some time. Here are four reasons why Test cricket might never see a bowling pair amongst the top-10 wicket-takers in this format playing together – Workload Management and Early Retirement – The new-age cricketers have often prioritised lucrative white-ball T20 leagues over Test cricket, with workload management and injuries drastically shortening their long-form careers before they reach top-10 tallies. With so much cricket being played worldwide, and the emergence of franchise cricket, players have been forced to choose less consuming options. Specialisation over Longevity – Gone are those days when a team’s premier bowler or a bowling pair used to feature in every cricket match, regardless of the format and deliver for the team unless an injury forced them out. Nowadays, with an increasing number of matches, compounded by franchise cricket, cricket boards, selection committees and team management are left with no options but to pick and play players format-wise. Such factors make it nearly impossible for any modern-day player to play 80+ Tests, usually required to pick 400 or more Test wickets. Fewer Test Matches - Not many teams besides the Big Three: India, Australia and England, play many Test series consisting of three or more matches, which further reduces options from other countries despite potential. Countries known for producing world-class bowlers, including South Africa, Pakistan, New Zealand and even the West Indies, now feature in more two-match Test series, also against the Big Three. The Rare Coincidence of Alignment - In 149 years of Test cricket history, only three distinct eras involving eight legendary bowlers have played for the same country, at the same time, and still made it to the list of top-10 most Test wicket-takers. Thus, having a world-class pacer in Starc and a premier spinner in Lyon remain fit for over a decade, and complement each other's workloads, is a statistical anomaly in modern cricket.

With Mitchell Starc joining Nathan Lyon in the top 10 all-time Test wicket-takers, explore 4 reasons why cricket may never see another active bowling pair like them.&nbsp;

Starc, Lyon are last active top-10 Test bowlers: 4 reasons it won't happen again

Tempers flared in Colombo after Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Sri Lankan quick Asitha Fernando following his dismissal on day one of the ongoing second Test match. Just after Fernando’s inswinging delivery crashed into the wickets, dismissing well-set Jaiswal on 45, an animated celebration followed, but what happened right after made headlines for all the wrong reasons. &nbsp;As Jaiswal stood in disbelief after a faint inside edge led to his wicket – India’s second for the day – he returned to confront Asitha, who was busy celebrating with his teammates. Although nothing is on record, Jaiswal seemed to be triggered by some murmuring from the fast bowler. After which, he charged towards Asitha and touched his helmet on his face, only for the Sri Lankan players to separate the two. &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO BELOW –

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Earlier, Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first. India made one change to their playing XI that won the series opener in Galle, replacing Kuldeep Yadav with debutant Saransh Jain. Gill confirmed at the toss that Kuldeep was down with some infection, and thus remained unavailable for selection for the second Test.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-colombo-toss-saransh-jain-debut-kuldeep-1787458060728">IND vs SL 2nd Test: Saransh Jain debuts as India bat first in Colombo; Kuldeep misses out</a> &nbsp;Sri Lanka, on the other hand, also made a couple of changes to their side, handing debuts to opener Kamil Mishara, while also officially debuting Pasindu Sooriyabandara. The right-hander, however, played the previous Test, coming in as a concussion substitute for Dinesh Chandimal. &nbsp;Indian openers KL Rahul and Jaiswal added 37 for the first wicket before Lahiru Kumara broke the stand, sending Rahul packing on 18. India’s last match hero, Devdutt Padikkal, entered and began stitching a partnership with Jaiswal. Just when the two began feeling settled in the middle, a peach of a delivery from Asitha not only broke the partnership but also led to an ugly confrontation.

Tempers flared on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Asitha Fernando following his dismissal for 45. Watch the full video of the confrontation.

Tempers flared in Colombo after Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Sri Lankan quick Asitha Fernando following his dismissal on day one of the ongoing second Test match. Just after Fernando’s inswinging delivery crashed into the wickets, dismissing well-set Jaiswal on 45, an animated celebration followed, but what happened right after made headlines for all the wrong reasons. As Jaiswal stood in disbelief after a faint inside edge led to his wicket – India’s second for the day – he returned to confront Asitha, who was busy celebrating with his teammates. Although nothing is on record, Jaiswal seemed to be triggered by some murmuring from the fast bowler. After which, he charged towards Asitha and touched his helmet on his face, only for the Sri Lankan players to separate the two. WATCH VIDEO BELOW –

Tempers flared on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Asitha Fernando following his dismissal for 45. Watch the full video of the confrontation.

WATCH | Tempers flare in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charges at Asitha Fernando following dismissal

Just 750 balls were all that it took for Australia to beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs to win the second Test and level the two-match Test series 1-1. Mitchell Starc returned with 10 wickets in Mackay, which hosted its maiden Test, the second-shortest on Australian soil and overall, the fourth-shortest, as Australia buried the Darwin ghost to sit at the top of the WTC standings. For the visitors, the left-arm seamer Shoriful Islam picked up his career-best 7/48 in Australia’s first innings. &nbsp;Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 and 95 across two innings – registering an unwanted record of becoming the first team to be dismissed inside 100 twice in a Test in 21 years (since Zimbabwe in 2005). &nbsp;"A lot of things went right these couple of days and a lot of things went wrong last week. We needed to bounce back, and it was a great couple of days for the lads. I thought everyone was sharp. It was the opposite last week. If you get a really good first hour or two, it can set up the rest of the match,” Australian captain Pat Cummins said following his team’s massive win in Mackay.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-ban-2nd-test-day-2-shoriful-7-48-starc-strike-1787452715042">Mackay Test: Australia rolled for 210 as Shoriful takes 7/48; Starc strikes back on Day 2</a> &nbsp;Starc started the proceedings with a wicket off the first ball of a Test match by dismissing opener Shadman Islam, caught in the gully. Soon after, he picked up four more wickets to complete his second-quickest five-for in just 22 balls, reducing Bangladesh to 12 for five at one stage. Captain Pat Cummins and seamer Josh Hazlewood picked up four wickets among them before Starc returned to bag his sixth for the match, wrapping up Bangladesh's first innings for 65. &nbsp;Starc then completed his 10-wicket haul in the second innings on day two, helping Australia avenge the Darwin Test loss – perhaps the most shocking in Australia’s Test history.

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“A much better week,” Starc, who won the Player of the Match award, said.&nbsp; &nbsp;“We knew we were not at our best in Darwin. Bangladesh played really well. Take nothing away from them there. What we expected from ourselves this week is what we got, particularly with the ball on a wicket that aided us with the ball,” he added.<h2>Shanto Rues Missed Chances</h2>Shoriful, on the other hand, enjoyed his breathtaking spells against the mighty Aussies, dismissing heavyweights like Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith. His first-innings masterclass helped Bangladesh wrap up Australia’s innings on 210. However, it was Bangladesh’s batting that let them down, and captain Shanto admitted it in his post-match speech. &nbsp;"We know how good Australia are. They showed their character. We didn't play our best in this Test match. This was different conditions. A little extra bounce and swing in the air. It was challenging for us.&nbsp; &nbsp;"It was quite a difficult wicket to bat on, to be very honest. We need to be consistent, and I believe if we get more chances in similar conditions, it will help us,” Shanto said.

Australia crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in Mackay in just 750 balls—the second-shortest Test Down Under—with Mitchell Starc taking 10 wickets to level the series 1-1.

Just 750 balls were all that it took for Australia to beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs to win the second Test and level the two-match Test series 1-1. Mitchell Starc returned with 10 wickets in Mackay, which hosted its maiden Test, the second-shortest on Australian soil and overall, the fourth-shortest, as Australia buried the Darwin ghost to sit at the top of the WTC standings. For the visitors, the left-arm seamer Shoriful Islam picked up his career-best 7/48 in Australia’s first innings. Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 and 95 across two innings – registering an unwanted record of becoming the first team to be dismissed inside 100 twice in a Test in 21 years (since Zimbabwe in 2005). "A lot of things went right these couple of days and a lot of things went wrong last week. We needed to bounce back, and it was a great couple of days for the lads. I thought everyone was sharp. It was the opposite last week. If you get a really good first hour or two, it can set up the rest of the match,” Australian captain Pat Cummins said following his team’s massive win in Mackay. Also read| Mackay Test: Australia rolled for 210 as Shoriful takes 7/48; Starc strikes back on Day 2 Starc started the proceedings with a wicket off the first ball of a Test match by dismissing opener Shadman Islam, caught in the gully. Soon after, he picked up four more wickets to complete his second-quickest five-for in just 22 balls, reducing Bangladesh to 12 for five at one stage. Captain Pat Cummins and seamer Josh Hazlewood picked up four wickets among them before Starc returned to bag his sixth for the match, wrapping up Bangladesh's first innings for 65. Starc then completed his 10-wicket haul in the second innings on day two, helping Australia avenge the Darwin Test loss – perhaps the most shocking in Australia’s Test history.

Australia crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in Mackay in just 750 balls—the second-shortest Test Down Under—with Mitchell Starc taking 10 wickets to level the series 1-1.

Mackay Test: Australia crush Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in second-shortest match Down Under

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Michael Olise scored and provided an assist as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 to retain the German Supercup and kick off their season with silverware.

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich retained the German Supercup after beating old foes Borussia Dortmund in the season-opening game on Saturday (Aug 22). Playmaker Michael Olise powered his team to a massive win with a goal and an assist against Dortmund. Following a stunning FIFA World Cup in North America, Olise picked up from where he left off last season, regularly tearing down the right flank. He first assisted Nathaniel Brown for his team’s opener in the 28th minute before hammering one in close to halftime. Former Wolves striker Fabio Silva helped Dortmund find the net in the second half, but it wasn’t enough as Bayern walked out as winners in the end. "It's a magnificent victory to kick off the season," Bayern striker Harry Kane said in a chat with Sky. "Winning the trophy away at our league rival's home stadium is, of course, a great start to the season." Also read| Premier League: Hull City stun Manchester United 2-0 for first-ever win over Red Devils Bayern were not at their best against Dortmund, but had enough quality to see off a rebuilding Dortmund team playing the season opener for the first time since 2021. The win over their rivals saw Bayern lift the trophy for the record 12th time, and the second consecutive time since it was renamed for club legend Franz Beckenbauer in 2025. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said the win showed his side had the hunger to repeat last year's heroics. "Some people maybe think we'll have a drop because we won everything last year. But that won't be the case; we won't rest and will try to win everything," Kompany said. Meanwhile, with new German coach Jurgen Klopp watching on, Bayern boss Kompany pulled a selection shock by naming left-back Brown behind Kane in attacking midfield. Summer arrival Brown seemed to struggle in the unfamiliar role early but was on the spot to put Bayern in front. An on-rushing Olise was felled on the edge of the box, but the ball fell to Brown, who calmly slotted home. Bayern will face VfB Stuttgart in their Bundesliga opener on August 29. (With inputs from AFP)

Michael Olise scored and provided an assist as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 to retain the German Supercup and kick off their season with silverware.

German Supercup: Olise masterclass powers Bayern past Dortmund to retain title

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<h3>Check out the playing XIs –</h3>India - Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Saransh Jain, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna &nbsp;Sri Lanka - Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gautam-gambhir-defends-india-test-form-trophies-wtc-qualification-colombo-1787393662287">‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gautam Gambhir defends India’s Test slump</a><h3>Here’s what the two captains said at the toss:</h3>Shubman Gill (India captain) – “It looks like a much harder, much better surface compared to Galle. Galle was also a very good wicket, but I think as the game went on, it got a little bit slower and the ball started to turn. We're expecting the same, but I think for the first two or three days, I think it'll be a really good wicket to bat on. &nbsp;“Kuldeep, unfortunately, had some infections, so he misses out, and Saransh makes his debut for India.” &nbsp;Dhananjaya de Silva (Sri Lanka captain) – “Yes, of course (on bowling first), as Shubman said, it's quite harder than Galle. I thought, yeah, it's good for batting, and I don't mind it bowling because, cloud covers, maybe we can strike early and put them under pressure.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Yes, Kamil Mishara is debuting today, and yes, Pasindu is also playing today.”<h3>No Kuldeep in Colombo Test</h3>Amid growing speculations of Kuldeep falling out as the first-choice spinner across formats, especially in Tests, Gill confirmed that the unorthodox wicket-taker for India has been suffering from some infection and thus remained unavailable for selection.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">UPDATE: Mr Kuldeep Yadav has not fully recovered from his viral illness. He was unavailable for selection in the Playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka. However, he can take the field as a concussion substitute, if required. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SLvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLvIND</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://x.com/BCCI/status/2091378533218288063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In his place, India handed a debut to off-spinner Saransh, who will pair up with veteran Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar, who picked up his maiden Test 10-wicket haul in Galle. &nbsp;India won the series opener by 165 runs, aiming to beat Sri Lanka in the second Test and strengthen their WTC Final 2025-27 chances.

India won the toss and elected to bat in the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Off-spinner Saransh Jain makes his Test debut, replacing Kuldeep Yadav, while Sri Lanka hand debuts to Kamil Mishara and Pasindu Sooriyabandara.

Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. For India, off-spinner Saransh Jain will make his Test debut while Kuldeep Yadav has missed out on selection. Sri Lanka too made a couple of forced changes, including handing debuts to opener Kamil Mishara and an official one to Pasindu Sooriyabandara, who was brought in as a concussion substitute for Dinesh Chandimal in the previous Test.

India won the toss and elected to bat in the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Off-spinner Saransh Jain makes his Test debut, replacing Kuldeep Yadav, while Sri Lanka hand debuts to Kamil Mishara and Pasindu Sooriyabandara.

IND vs SL 2nd Test: Saransh Jain debuts as India bat first in Colombo; Kuldeep misses out

Mitchell Starc was again on a hat-trick in Bangladesh’s second innings on day two of the ongoing second Test in Mackay after Shoriful Islam’s career-best figures of 7/48 rattled Australia on 210. While tailender Nathan Lyon remained unbeaten on 32 off 64 balls, Cameron Green departed on 67 to Shoriful before Taijul Islam wrapped up the innings with Josh Hazlewood’s dismissal. Leading by 146 runs, Australia needed early wickets to push Bangladesh’s backs against the wall, and they turned to their veteran quick Starc, who picked up two wickets on two balls. Captain Pat Cummins bagged one as Bangladesh went to lunch for 39 for three, trailing by 107 runs. &nbsp;Starc was once again on a roll early into Bangladesh’s second innings, as he picked up his first wicket in his second over, removing opener Shadman Islam on one, caught at point. His next wicket was Bangladesh’s batting mainstay Mominul Haque, who left an incoming delivery from Starc and was out clean bowled on a first-ball duck. Bangladesh was 5/2 inside the third over.&nbsp;Starc on a Hat-trick, Again! WATCH -

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While skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto did try to up the ante by playing some strokes, Cummins' steep bouncer in his first over accounted for Tanzid Hasan, caught at fine leg on nine. Shanto and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim were at the crease before lunch was taken on day two. Lyon bowled one over, while Hazlewood went wicketless for four runs in his three overs earlier.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-ban-2nd-test-day-1-report-18-wickets-starc-shoriful-six-fors-1787389408327">18 Wickets on Day 1 in Mackay: Starc, Shoriful claim six-fors as Australia lead by 101</a><h2>Mackay belongs to left-arm quicks</h2>Day one was all about the two left-arm pacers, Starc and Shoriful, who returned with six wickets each in their respective outings. While Starc owned the first half of the day with his record-breaking 6/12 in the first innings, Shoriful left the Aussie camp stunned with his six-wicket haul, including Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith.&nbsp; &nbsp;On day two, his in-swinger dismissed Green, as the Bangladeshi quick bagged his best Test figures.

Shoriful Islam’s historic 7/48 bowled Australia out for 210 in Mackay, but Mitchell Starc’s quick double strike pushed Bangladesh to 39/3 on Day 2.

Mitchell Starc was again on a hat-trick in Bangladesh’s second innings on day two of the ongoing second Test in Mackay after Shoriful Islam’s career-best figures of 7/48 rattled Australia on 210. While tailender Nathan Lyon remained unbeaten on 32 off 64 balls, Cameron Green departed on 67 to Shoriful before Taijul Islam wrapped up the innings with Josh Hazlewood’s dismissal. Leading by 146 runs, Australia needed early wickets to push Bangladesh’s backs against the wall, and they turned to their veteran quick Starc, who picked up two wickets on two balls. Captain Pat Cummins bagged one as Bangladesh went to lunch for 39 for three, trailing by 107 runs. Starc was once again on a roll early into Bangladesh’s second innings, as he picked up his first wicket in his second over, removing opener Shadman Islam on one, caught at point. His next wicket was Bangladesh’s batting mainstay Mominul Haque, who left an incoming delivery from Starc and was out clean bowled on a first-ball duck. Bangladesh was 5/2 inside the third over. Starc on a Hat-trick, Again! WATCH -

Shoriful Islam’s historic 7/48 bowled Australia out for 210 in Mackay, but Mitchell Starc’s quick double strike pushed Bangladesh to 39/3 on Day 2.

Mackay Test: Australia rolled for 210 as Shoriful takes 7/48; Starc strikes back on Day 2

Defending champion Akane Yamaguchi moved one step closer to a fourth badminton world championship title after defeating Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong in straight games on Saturday at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The Japanese star won 21-12, 21-17, producing a dominant display in the opening game before being pushed harder in the second.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yamaguchi’s composure and experience ultimately proved decisive as she secured her place in the world championship final for the fourth time. Chochuwong had advanced to the semifinals after receiving a walkover in the quarterfinal when Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara withdrew with a knee injury. “I don’t look back at the previous wins that much, but yeah, it is amazing that I am here today and looking forward to enjoy the final," said Yamaguchi.&nbsp;Yamaguchi will now face top-ranked An Se-young in a blockbuster women’s singles final. The reigning Olympic champion and top seed overcame China’s world no. 3 Wang Zhi Yi 24-22, 21-16 in a 61-minute semifinal. An was forced to fight hard against a determined Wang, particularly in a tense opening game. Both players appeared to tire in the humid Delhi conditions during the second game, but An’s resilience helped her pull away and keep her bid for a second world championship gold medal alive.&nbsp;An Se-young admitted fatigue played a major role in her hard-fought semifinal victory over Wang Zhi Yi, saying the long rallies left both players exhausted. “I was only concentrating on recovering faster while breathing.” The world no. 1 said she focused on staying safe and composed during the demanding exchanges with Wang. “I was more focused on playing safely so that I can win the match.” With Akane Yamaguchi awaiting her in the final, An said she would concentrate on finding her rhythm quickly and staying focused on her own game. “I just focus on myself and do my best.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2026-carlos-alcaraz-and-serena-williams-pair-up-for-mixed-doubles-1787421276044">US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams pair up for mixed doubles</a><h2>Lanier makes history for France</h2>In the men’s singles competition, France’s Alex Lanier reached his first world championship final after overcoming Canada’s Victor Lai 16-21, 21-13, 21-14 in an intense semi-final lasting one hour and 25 minutes. The ninth-seeded Lanier, already assured of becoming the first Frenchman to win a world championship medal after his quarter-final victory, had to recover from losing the opening game.&nbsp;Lai started strongly and raced to a 7-0 lead, but Lanier refused to surrender and forced his opponent to work for every point. The 21-year-old Frenchman then raised his level in the second game as Lai appeared to lose some of his energy. Lanier took advantage of the momentum shift, controlled the decisive game and sealed victory with a series of impressive winners. He dropped to his knees in celebration after securing his place in the final.&nbsp;France had already enjoyed another landmark result earlier in the day when mixed doubles pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue defeated China’s Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin in their semifinal. Lanier will face Japan’s Kodai Naraoka for the men’s singles world title. Naraoka recovered from losing the opening game to beat Taiwan’s Chou Tien-chien 17-21, 21-11, 21-10. Chou looked increasingly fatigued in the deciding game, allowing Naraoka to take control and reach his first world championship final.

Akane Yamaguchi faces An Se-young in the badminton world championship final, while France’s Alex Lanier reaches his first men’s singles final

Defending champion Akane Yamaguchi moved one step closer to a fourth badminton world championship title after defeating Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong in straight games on Saturday at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The Japanese star won 21-12, 21-17, producing a dominant display in the opening game before being pushed harder in the second. Yamaguchi’s composure and experience ultimately proved decisive as she secured her place in the world championship final for the fourth time. Chochuwong had advanced to the semifinals after receiving a walkover in the quarterfinal when Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara withdrew with a knee injury. “I don’t look back at the previous wins that much, but yeah, it is amazing that I am here today and looking forward to enjoy the final," said Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi will now face top-ranked An Se-young in a blockbuster women’s singles final. The reigning Olympic champion and top seed overcame China’s world no. 3 Wang Zhi Yi 24-22, 21-16 in a 61-minute semifinal. An was forced to fight hard against a determined Wang, particularly in a tense opening game. Both players appeared to tire in the humid Delhi conditions during the second game, but An’s resilience helped her pull away and keep her bid for a second world championship gold medal alive. An Se-young admitted fatigue played a major role in her hard-fought semifinal victory over Wang Zhi Yi, saying the long rallies left both players exhausted. “I was only concentrating on recovering faster while breathing.” The world no. 1 said she focused on staying safe and composed during the demanding exchanges with Wang. “I was more focused on playing safely so that I can win the match.” With Akane Yamaguchi awaiting her in the final, An said she would concentrate on finding her rhythm quickly and staying focused on her own game. “I just focus on myself and do my best.” Also Read: US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams pair up for mixed doubles Lanier makes history for France In the men’s singles competition, France’s Alex Lanier reached his first world championship final after overcoming Canada’s Victor Lai 16-21, 21-13, 21-14 in an intense semi-final lasting one hour and 25 minutes. The ninth-seeded Lanier, already assured of becoming the first Frenchman to win a world championship medal after his quarter-final victory, had to recover from losing the opening game. Lai started strongly and raced to a 7-0 lead, but Lanier refused to surrender and forced his opponent to work for every point. The 21-year-old Frenchman then raised his level in the second game as Lai appeared to lose some of his energy. Lanier took advantage of the momentum shift, controlled the decisive game and sealed victory with a series of impressive winners. He dropped to his knees in celebration after securing his place in the final. France had already enjoyed another landmark result earlier in the day when mixed doubles pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue defeated China’s Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin in their semifinal. Lanier will face Japan’s Kodai Naraoka for the men’s singles world title. Naraoka recovered from losing the opening game to beat Taiwan’s Chou Tien-chien 17-21, 21-11, 21-10. Chou looked increasingly fatigued in the deciding game, allowing Naraoka to take control and reach his first world championship final.

Akane Yamaguchi will face An Se-young in the women’s final, while France’s Alex Lanier reached his first men’s world championship final and will face Kodai Naraoka in the final

BWF World Championships: Akane Yamaguchi, An Se-young set up final showdown in women's single; Alex Lanier to face Kodai Naraoka in men's single

Tennis legend Serena Williams is set to return to the US Open, teaming up with Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz in the mixed doubles event. The high-profile pair have received a wild card for the tournament. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Saturday that Williams and Alcaraz will enter the mixed doubles competition, with the main draw scheduled to begin on Tuesday.&nbsp;The appearance will be Williams’ first at the US Open since 2022. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion returned to competitive tennis this summer.&nbsp;Alcaraz, meanwhile, confirmed earlier this week that he will defend his US Open singles title after recovering from a right wrist injury that had kept him away from competition since April.&nbsp;World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, however, will miss the US Open because of a right knee injury, his team said on Friday, according to the ATP website.&nbsp;Sinner last played at Wimbledon, where he won his fifth Grand Slam title and his first major of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fih-hockey-world-cup-2026-india-suffer-1-3-defeat-to-netherlands-in-second-round-1787417667805">FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: India suffer 1-3 defeat to Netherlands in second round</a>&nbsp;This will be Sinner’s first absence from a Grand Slam since he made his major debut at the 2019 US Open.&nbsp;The 25-year-old has enjoyed an outstanding 2026 season, winning the first five ATP Masters 1000 events of the year in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid and Rome.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/building-momentum-to-get-back-neeraj-chopra-reacts-after-season-best-88-05m-throw-at-diamond-league-1787403126731">'Building momentum to...': Neeraj Chopra reacts after season-best 88.05m throw</a>&nbsp;He has recorded 44 wins against three defeats and won six titles this season.&nbsp;According to his team, Sinner will remain in Europe and continue his recovery with his medical and performance staff. He is targeting a return during the Asian swing, with tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai in his plans.&nbsp;“Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year,” Sinner said in a statement.&nbsp;“We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue. I’m obviously very sad and disappointed, as New York has a special place in my heart. I was very much looking forward to coming back and playing in the electric atmosphere in front of the great fans there,” the statement added.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz are set to form a star-studded mixed doubles team at the 2026 US Open after receiving a wild card, while Alcaraz also prepares to defend his singles crown.

Tennis legend Serena Williams is set to return to the US Open, teaming up with Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz in the mixed doubles event. The high-profile pair have received a wild card for the tournament. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Saturday that Williams and Alcaraz will enter the mixed doubles competition, with the main draw scheduled to begin on Tuesday. The appearance will be Williams’ first at the US Open since 2022. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion returned to competitive tennis this summer. Alcaraz, meanwhile, confirmed earlier this week that he will defend his US Open singles title after recovering from a right wrist injury that had kept him away from competition since April. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, however, will miss the US Open because of a right knee injury, his team said on Friday, according to the ATP website. Sinner last played at Wimbledon, where he won his fifth Grand Slam title and his first major of the season. Also Read - FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: India suffer 1-3 defeat to Netherlands in second round This will be Sinner’s first absence from a Grand Slam since he made his major debut at the 2019 US Open. The 25-year-old has enjoyed an outstanding 2026 season, winning the first five ATP Masters 1000 events of the year in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid and Rome. Also Read - 'Building momentum to...': Neeraj Chopra reacts after season-best 88.05m throw He has recorded 44 wins against three defeats and won six titles this season. According to his team, Sinner will remain in Europe and continue his recovery with his medical and performance staff. He is targeting a return during the Asian swing, with tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai in his plans. “Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year,” Sinner said in a statement. “We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue. I’m obviously very sad and disappointed, as New York has a special place in my heart. I was very much looking forward to coming back and playing in the electric atmosphere in front of the great fans there,” the statement added. With inputs from agencies

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz are set to form a star-studded mixed doubles team at the 2026 US Open after receiving a wild card, while Alcaraz also prepares to defend his singles crown.

US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams pair up for mixed doubles

Harmanpreet Singh-led India suffered a 3-1 defeat against hosts Netherlands in their opening Pool E match of the second round at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Saturday (Aug 22). The loss has made India’s path to the semi-finals more difficult, while the Netherlands booked their place in the last four with the win.&nbsp;The hosts took control of the match with goals from Duco Telgenkamp, Tjep Hoedemakers and Thijs van Dam. Harmanpreet Singh scored India’s only goal.&nbsp;The Netherlands started strongly, with Telgenkamp opening the scoring and putting pressure on the Indian defence. India created several attacking chances but struggled to turn them into goals.&nbsp;Harmanpreet then equalised to give India hope of a comeback. However, the Dutch team continued to dominate and regained their lead through Hoedemakers before van Dam added another goal to make it 3-1.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-hull-city-stun-manchester-united-2-0-for-first-ever-win-over-red-devils-1787409257588">Premier League: Hull City stun Manchester United 2-0 for first-ever win over Red Devils</a>&nbsp;India tried to fight back in the final stages and created opportunities, but they could not break through the Netherlands defence.&nbsp;Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/building-momentum-to-get-back-neeraj-chopra-reacts-after-season-best-88-05m-throw-at-diamond-league-1787403126731">'Building momentum to...': Neeraj Chopra reacts after season-best 88.05m throw</a>&nbsp;The victory helped the Netherlands top Pool E and secure a semi-final spot. India are still in the race but will now need favourable results in the remaining matches to keep their hopes alive.&nbsp;India will look to recover in their next game as they continue their World Cup campaign.

Despite a disciplined defensive display and a late penalty-corner goal from captain Harmanpreet Singh, India lost 3-1 to the Netherlands after late goals from Thijs Hoedemakers and Thijs van Dam sealed the Dutch victory.

Harmanpreet Singh-led India suffered a 3-1 defeat against hosts Netherlands in their opening Pool E match of the second round at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Saturday (Aug 22). The loss has made India’s path to the semi-finals more difficult, while the Netherlands booked their place in the last four with the win. The hosts took control of the match with goals from Duco Telgenkamp, Tjep Hoedemakers and Thijs van Dam. Harmanpreet Singh scored India’s only goal. The Netherlands started strongly, with Telgenkamp opening the scoring and putting pressure on the Indian defence. India created several attacking chances but struggled to turn them into goals. Harmanpreet then equalised to give India hope of a comeback. However, the Dutch team continued to dominate and regained their lead through Hoedemakers before van Dam added another goal to make it 3-1. Also Read - Premier League: Hull City stun Manchester United 2-0 for first-ever win over Red Devils India tried to fight back in the final stages and created opportunities, but they could not break through the Netherlands defence. Also Read -'Building momentum to...': Neeraj Chopra reacts after season-best 88.05m throw The victory helped the Netherlands top Pool E and secure a semi-final spot. India are still in the race but will now need favourable results in the remaining matches to keep their hopes alive. India will look to recover in their next game as they continue their World Cup campaign.

Despite a disciplined defensive display and a late penalty-corner goal from captain Harmanpreet Singh, India lost 3-1 to the Netherlands after late goals from Thijs Hoedemakers and Thijs van Dam sealed the Dutch victory.

FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: India suffer 1-3 defeat to Netherlands in second round

Hull City made a memorable return to the Premier League by beating Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium. Playing in the Premier League for the first time since the 2016-17 season, Hull City took the lead in the 17th minute through Semi Ajayi after Manchester United failed to clear a corner.&nbsp;Sergej Jakirovic’s team extended their lead in the 38th minute. Nobel Mendy guided a dangerous free-kick delivery from Regan Slater past United goalkeeper Senne Lammens to make it 2-0.&nbsp;United had more of the ball after the break and brought on Marcus Rashford as they looked for a comeback. However, Hull defended well and kept the visitors from creating clear chances.&nbsp;Bryan Mbeumo came closest to scoring for United, but his effort was stopped by Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis.&nbsp;United had started brightly, with Mbeumo forcing an early save from Tzolakis. Matheus Cunha also tested the Hull defence, but the hosts soon settled into the match and began creating opportunities of their own.&nbsp;Oli McBurnie saw his header saved by Lammens before Tzolakis denied Regan Slater. From the resulting corner, Ajayi reacted fastest to give Hull the lead.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/building-momentum-to-get-back-neeraj-chopra-reacts-after-season-best-88-05m-throw-at-diamond-league-1787403126731">'Building momentum to get back...': Neeraj Chopra reacts after season-best 88.05m throw at Diamond League</a>&nbsp;The hosts remained dangerous and doubled their advantage through Mendy, who finished Slater’s well-delivered free-kick.&nbsp;United controlled much of the second half but struggled to find a way through Hull’s organised defence.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-world-champion-boxer-zolani-tete-shot-dead-outside-his-home-in-south-africa-1787398912643">Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete shot dead outside home in South Africa</a>&nbsp;Hull held on comfortably in the final minutes to keep a clean sheet and claim all three points from their first Premier League match. The result also saw them move level with defending champions Arsenal at the top of the table.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Hull City marked their Premier League return with a historic 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium on the opening day.

Hull City made a memorable return to the Premier League by beating Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium. Playing in the Premier League for the first time since the 2016-17 season, Hull City took the lead in the 17th minute through Semi Ajayi after Manchester United failed to clear a corner. Sergej Jakirovic’s team extended their lead in the 38th minute. Nobel Mendy guided a dangerous free-kick delivery from Regan Slater past United goalkeeper Senne Lammens to make it 2-0. United had more of the ball after the break and brought on Marcus Rashford as they looked for a comeback. However, Hull defended well and kept the visitors from creating clear chances. Bryan Mbeumo came closest to scoring for United, but his effort was stopped by Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis. United had started brightly, with Mbeumo forcing an early save from Tzolakis. Matheus Cunha also tested the Hull defence, but the hosts soon settled into the match and began creating opportunities of their own. Oli McBurnie saw his header saved by Lammens before Tzolakis denied Regan Slater. From the resulting corner, Ajayi reacted fastest to give Hull the lead. Also Read - 'Building momentum to get back...': Neeraj Chopra reacts after season-best 88.05m throw at Diamond League The hosts remained dangerous and doubled their advantage through Mendy, who finished Slater’s well-delivered free-kick. United controlled much of the second half but struggled to find a way through Hull’s organised defence. Also Read - Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete shot dead outside home in South Africa Hull held on comfortably in the final minutes to keep a clean sheet and claim all three points from their first Premier League match. The result also saw them move level with defending champions Arsenal at the top of the table. With inputs from agencies

Hull City marked their Premier League return with a historic 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium on the opening day.

Premier League: Hull City stun Manchester United 2-0 for first-ever win over Red Devils

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra said he is “building momentum” to return to his “best” after finishing second at the Lausanne Diamond League with a season-best throw of 88.05 metres. Chopra shared his thoughts on social media platform X, writing, “88.05. Building momentum to get back to my best again.”&nbsp;Chopra finished just nine centimetres behind Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, who won the event with a throw of 88.14m.&nbsp;&nbsp;The result extended Chopra’s wait for a win, with his last victory coming at the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru in Jul 2025. However, his return to the 88m mark will be a big boost after a difficult start to the season.&nbsp;Before Lausanne, Chopra had competed in only two events in 2026. He finished fourth at the Doha Diamond League and second at the Commonwealth Games, failing to cross 86m in both competitions.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1787394134155">IND vs SL, 2nd Test: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Chopra began his Lausanne campaign with an 83.54m throw. Pathirage took the early lead with 85.99m before improving his mark to 87.06m on his second attempt.&nbsp;Chopra then produced his best throw of the season on his second attempt, reaching 88.05m. The effort improved his previous season-best by 2.23m and put him in contention for the title.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gautam-gambhir-defends-india-test-form-trophies-wtc-qualification-colombo-1787393662287">‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gambhir defends Test slump</a>&nbsp;Pathirage responded with an 88.14m throw on his third attempt to regain the lead. Neither athlete could improve their marks in the remaining rounds, leaving Chopra with second place.&nbsp;Pathirage topped the standings with 88.14m, followed by Chopra with 88.05m. Anderson Peters finished third with 86.69m, while Keshorn Walcott took fourth with 83.71m.&nbsp;Marc Anthony Minichello finished fifth with 80.06m, followed by Curtis Thompson (78.13m), Jakub Vadlejch (77.32m), Artur Felfner (74.84m) and Simon Wieland (73.23m).&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Neeraj Chopra narrowly missed out on another Diamond League win in Lausanne, finishing second by just nine centimetres, but his season-best 88.05m throw provided a timely boost ahead of next month’s Asian Games.

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra said he is “building momentum” to return to his “best” after finishing second at the Lausanne Diamond League with a season-best throw of 88.05 metres. Chopra shared his thoughts on social media platform X, writing, “88.05. Building momentum to get back to my best again.” Chopra finished just nine centimetres behind Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, who won the event with a throw of 88.14m. The result extended Chopra’s wait for a win, with his last victory coming at the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru in Jul 2025. However, his return to the 88m mark will be a big boost after a difficult start to the season. Before Lausanne, Chopra had competed in only two events in 2026. He finished fourth at the Doha Diamond League and second at the Commonwealth Games, failing to cross 86m in both competitions. Also Read - IND vs SL, 2nd Test: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Chopra began his Lausanne campaign with an 83.54m throw. Pathirage took the early lead with 85.99m before improving his mark to 87.06m on his second attempt. Chopra then produced his best throw of the season on his second attempt, reaching 88.05m. The effort improved his previous season-best by 2.23m and put him in contention for the title. Also Read - ‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gambhir defends Test slump Pathirage responded with an 88.14m throw on his third attempt to regain the lead. Neither athlete could improve their marks in the remaining rounds, leaving Chopra with second place. Pathirage topped the standings with 88.14m, followed by Chopra with 88.05m. Anderson Peters finished third with 86.69m, while Keshorn Walcott took fourth with 83.71m. Marc Anthony Minichello finished fifth with 80.06m, followed by Curtis Thompson (78.13m), Jakub Vadlejch (77.32m), Artur Felfner (74.84m) and Simon Wieland (73.23m). With inputs from agencies

Neeraj Chopra narrowly missed out on another Diamond League win in Lausanne, finishing second by just nine centimetres, but his season-best 88.05m throw provided a timely boost ahead of next month’s Asian Games.

'Building momentum to get back...': Neeraj Chopra reacts after season-best 88.05m throw at Diamond League

India's Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly clinched the bronze medal at the BWF World Championships 2026 after putting up a determined fight against defending champions and world no. 1 pair Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in the women's doubles semifinal on Saturday (August 22). The Indian duo, ranked no. 39 in the world and previously placed inside the top 10, pushed the Chinese pair hard before losing 21-18, 13-21, 8-21 in a match that lasted one hour and 11 minutes at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi.&nbsp;Their bronze medal ensured that India's remarkable record of winning at least one medal at every edition of the World Championships remained intact. Playing before an enthusiastic home crowd, Gayatri and Treesa made a strong start and stunned the defending champions by claiming the opening game. Treesa spearheaded India's attacking play, producing powerful smashes from both the front and rear court. Gayatri complemented her partner with quick movement, precise control and effective midcourt play.&nbsp;The Indians displayed excellent composure in the first game. Trailing 15-18, they produced a stunning comeback by winning six consecutive points to take the game 21-18. Liu and Tan, however, responded decisively in the second game. The Chinese pair opted for longer rallies and patiently waited for openings rather than attempting to force the pace.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-world-champion-boxer-zolani-tete-shot-dead-outside-his-home-in-south-africa-1787398912643">Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete shot dead outside his home in South Africa</a>&nbsp;After the score was level at 12-12, the defending champions shifted gears and reeled off eight straight points to win the second game 21-13 and level the match. The Chinese duo carried that momentum into the deciding game, taking control early and denying the Indians an opportunity to reproduce their first-game intensity. Liu and Tan eventually wrapped up the third game 21-8 to book their place in the final.&nbsp;Despite the loss, the result represents a major achievement for Gayatri and Treesa. Entering the tournament as an unseeded pair, the Indians defeated several highly ranked opponents on their path to the semi-finals. Their bronze medal further underlines the growing strength of Indian women's doubles badminton on the international stage and demonstrates that Gayatri and Treesa have the ability to compete against the world's best.

Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly win bronze at the BWF World Championships after pushing defending champions Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in the semifinal

India's Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly clinched the bronze medal at the BWF World Championships 2026 after putting up a determined fight against defending champions and world no. 1 pair Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in the women's doubles semifinal on Saturday (August 22). The Indian duo, ranked no. 39 in the world and previously placed inside the top 10, pushed the Chinese pair hard before losing 21-18, 13-21, 8-21 in a match that lasted one hour and 11 minutes at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. Their bronze medal ensured that India's remarkable record of winning at least one medal at every edition of the World Championships remained intact. Playing before an enthusiastic home crowd, Gayatri and Treesa made a strong start and stunned the defending champions by claiming the opening game. Treesa spearheaded India's attacking play, producing powerful smashes from both the front and rear court. Gayatri complemented her partner with quick movement, precise control and effective midcourt play. The Indians displayed excellent composure in the first game. Trailing 15-18, they produced a stunning comeback by winning six consecutive points to take the game 21-18. Liu and Tan, however, responded decisively in the second game. The Chinese pair opted for longer rallies and patiently waited for openings rather than attempting to force the pace. Also Read: Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete shot dead outside his home in South Africa After the score was level at 12-12, the defending champions shifted gears and reeled off eight straight points to win the second game 21-13 and level the match. The Chinese duo carried that momentum into the deciding game, taking control early and denying the Indians an opportunity to reproduce their first-game intensity. Liu and Tan eventually wrapped up the third game 21-8 to book their place in the final. Despite the loss, the result represents a major achievement for Gayatri and Treesa. Entering the tournament as an unseeded pair, the Indians defeated several highly ranked opponents on their path to the semi-finals. Their bronze medal further underlines the growing strength of Indian women's doubles badminton on the international stage and demonstrates that Gayatri and Treesa have the ability to compete against the world's best.

Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly clinch bronze at the BWF World Championships after a spirited semifinal fight against China's world no. 1 pair

BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri fairytale run comes to an end, settle for bronze medal

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa, on Friday (Aug 21). According to South African police, the 38-year-old was sitting in his car and waiting for the gate to open when two armed men wearing balaclavas approached and opened fire.&nbsp;A 27-year-old woman who was also in the vehicle was shot multiple times and taken to hospital, where she is receiving treatment, according to AP.&nbsp;South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, confirmed Tete’s death and described it as a huge loss for the country’s sporting community. “South Africa has lost one of the finest fighters it has ever produced.”&nbsp;Police said the attackers fled the scene after the shooting and an investigation into the incident is underway.&nbsp;Tete won the WBF flyweight world title in 2007 and held the belt until 2008. He later became the IBF super-flyweight world champion in 2014 before winning the WBO bantamweight title, which he held from 2017 to 2019.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1787394134155">IND vs SL, 2nd Test: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;One of the most memorable moments of Tete’s career came in 2017, when he knocked out Siboniso Gonya in just 11 seconds. The victory set a Guinness World Record for the fastest knockout in a world title fight.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gautam-gambhir-defends-india-test-form-trophies-wtc-qualification-colombo-1787393662287">‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gambhir defends Test slump</a>&nbsp;Tete’s final professional bout took place in Jul 2022, when he stopped Britain’s Jason Cunningham in London, however, the result was later changed to a no-contest after Tete failed a drugs test.&nbsp;He ended his career with 29 wins, four defeats and one no-contest from 34 professional fights.

Former WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight world champion Zolani Tete was killed outside his home in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa, on Friday (Aug 21). According to South African police, the 38-year-old was sitting in his car and waiting for the gate to open when two armed men wearing balaclavas approached and opened fire. A 27-year-old woman who was also in the vehicle was shot multiple times and taken to hospital, where she is receiving treatment, according to AP. South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, confirmed Tete’s death and described it as a huge loss for the country’s sporting community. “South Africa has lost one of the finest fighters it has ever produced.” Police said the attackers fled the scene after the shooting and an investigation into the incident is underway. Tete won the WBF flyweight world title in 2007 and held the belt until 2008. He later became the IBF super-flyweight world champion in 2014 before winning the WBO bantamweight title, which he held from 2017 to 2019. Also Read - IND vs SL, 2nd Test: When and where to watch live streaming in India? One of the most memorable moments of Tete’s career came in 2017, when he knocked out Siboniso Gonya in just 11 seconds. The victory set a Guinness World Record for the fastest knockout in a world title fight. Also Read - ‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gambhir defends Test slump Tete’s final professional bout took place in Jul 2022, when he stopped Britain’s Jason Cunningham in London, however, the result was later changed to a no-contest after Tete failed a drugs test. He ended his career with 29 wins, four defeats and one no-contest from 34 professional fights.

Former WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight world champion Zolani Tete was killed outside his home in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete shot dead outside his home in South Africa

From Brian Lara to Kumar Sangakkara, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 11,000 runs in Tests. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid

From Brian Lara to Kumar Sangakkara, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 11,000 runs in Tests. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 11,000 Test runs

Shubman Gill-led India will face Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the series from Sunday (Aug 23), with the visitors aiming to end a long wait for an overseas series win.India’s last Test series victory outside home conditions came against the West Indies in Jul 2023 and since then, they lost a series in Australia and drew series against South Africa and England. Their home defeats to New Zealand and South Africa also raised questions about the team’s red-ball form.&nbsp;However, India bounced back strongly in the first Test at Galle, beating Sri Lanka by 165 runs despite facing a tough challenge from the hosts’ spinners. The win came as a major boost for Gill’s side and head coach Gautam Gambhir after a difficult period in Test cricket.&nbsp;A 2-0 series sweep could further improve India’s position in the World Test Championship standings, as they could move up to fourth with 57.58 percentage points.&nbsp;Bangladesh currently occupy fourth place with 66.67 points after their win over Australia in Darwin. However, they could drop to fifth with 55.56 points if they lose the second Test against Australia in Mackay.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gautam-gambhir-defends-india-test-form-trophies-wtc-qualification-colombo-1787393662287">‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gautam Gambhir defends India’s Test slump</a><h2>IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs SL, 2nd Test be played?</h2>The second Test between India and Sri Lanka will get underway from Sunday (23 Aug, 2026). The toss will take place at 9:30 am IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bowling-extremely-well-india-coach-backs-kuldeep-ahead-of-second-test-vs-sri-lanka-1787319955605">'Bowling extremely well': India coach backs Kuldeep ahead of 2nd Test vs SL</a><h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.<h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka will be available on Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs SL, 2nd Test?</h2>The livestream of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka will be available on the SonLIV app and website.<h2>Squads</h2>India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Auqib Nabi, Dhruv Jurel, Gurnoor Brar and Saransh Jain&nbsp;Sri Lanka: Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya De Silva (captain), Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Ratnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando

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

Shubman Gill-led India will face Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the series from Sunday (Aug 23), with the visitors aiming to end a long wait for an overseas series win. India’s last Test series victory outside home conditions came against the West Indies in Jul 2023 and since then, they lost a series in Australia and drew series against South Africa and England. Their home defeats to New Zealand and South Africa also raised questions about the team’s red-ball form. However, India bounced back strongly in the first Test at Galle, beating Sri Lanka by 165 runs despite facing a tough challenge from the hosts’ spinners. The win came as a major boost for Gill’s side and head coach Gautam Gambhir after a difficult period in Test cricket. A 2-0 series sweep could further improve India’s position in the World Test Championship standings, as they could move up to fourth with 57.58 percentage points. Bangladesh currently occupy fourth place with 66.67 points after their win over Australia in Darwin. However, they could drop to fifth with 55.56 points if they lose the second Test against Australia in Mackay. Also Read - ‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gautam Gambhir defends India’s Test slump IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Match Details When will the IND vs SL, 2nd Test be played? The second Test between India and Sri Lanka will get underway from Sunday (23 Aug, 2026). The toss will take place at 9:30 am IST. Also Read - 'Bowling extremely well': India coach backs Kuldeep ahead of 2nd Test vs SL Where is the match being played? The match will be held at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs SL, 2nd Test? The livestream of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka will be available on the SonLIV app and website. Squads India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Auqib Nabi, Dhruv Jurel, Gurnoor Brar and Saransh Jain Sri Lanka: Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya De Silva (captain), Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Ratnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando

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

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

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has slammed the hype around Test rankings and talks about India’s slump in red-ball cricket. For the first time since beating West Indies in a home Test series in October, India won a Test match in Galle earlier this week. India, the two-time WTC finalists, currently sit fifth in the ongoing cycle with five wins, four losses, and a draw in 10 contested matches. For India to qualify for their third WTC final, they must at least win six of their remaining eight matches; Gambhir, however, feels no outside noise can affect his goal: to win ICC trophies for India. &nbsp;"Rankings do not matter. We are not struggling. Since the England tour, we have played reasonable Test cricket," Gambhir said ahead of the Colombo Test.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rahul-dravid-backs-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-test-cricket-revival-1787384969431">Rahul Dravid backs 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to lead Test cricket revival</a> &nbsp;Since Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Test retirements last year, India drew the away Test series in England (2-2), only beat the West Indies at home (2-0) but suffered a clean sweep against South Africa (0-2) in November – their second since losing a three-match home Test series (0-3) to New Zealand in late 2024. Even though India’s Test cricket is not close to its best, Gambhir feels the team hasn’t performed badly in Tests, and it’s going through a transition period. &nbsp;"My job is to win trophies, not to garner views and likes. We’re not doing too badly in Test cricket since England, and this team is going through a transition phase," he added. &nbsp;However, in their first away Test on this tour, India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs, with spinners doing the major damage. Newcomer Manav Suthar has become an emerging star following his second five-wicket haul in only his second Test, and a maiden 10-wicket haul in the game. On the contrary, ace spinner Kuldeep Yadav has struggled to trouble the batters across formats. &nbsp;Speaking on providing him with an extended rope despite his lean patch, Gambhir said, "We will try to field the best bowling attack that can get us 20 wickets. Kuldeep is a good bowler, and sometimes it's up to the captain as well.”

Gautam Gambhir defends India's Test record, asserting his job is to win trophies rather than chase views. Read his thoughts on WTC qualification, transition, and player backing. 

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has slammed the hype around Test rankings and talks about India’s slump in red-ball cricket. For the first time since beating West Indies in a home Test series in October, India won a Test match in Galle earlier this week. India, the two-time WTC finalists, currently sit fifth in the ongoing cycle with five wins, four losses, and a draw in 10 contested matches. For India to qualify for their third WTC final, they must at least win six of their remaining eight matches; Gambhir, however, feels no outside noise can affect his goal: to win ICC trophies for India. "Rankings do not matter. We are not struggling. Since the England tour, we have played reasonable Test cricket," Gambhir said ahead of the Colombo Test. Also read| Rahul Dravid backs 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to lead Test cricket revival Since Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Test retirements last year, India drew the away Test series in England (2-2), only beat the West Indies at home (2-0) but suffered a clean sweep against South Africa (0-2) in November – their second since losing a three-match home Test series (0-3) to New Zealand in late 2024. Even though India’s Test cricket is not close to its best, Gambhir feels the team hasn’t performed badly in Tests, and it’s going through a transition period. "My job is to win trophies, not to garner views and likes. We’re not doing too badly in Test cricket since England, and this team is going through a transition phase," he added. However, in their first away Test on this tour, India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs, with spinners doing the major damage. Newcomer Manav Suthar has become an emerging star following his second five-wicket haul in only his second Test, and a maiden 10-wicket haul in the game. On the contrary, ace spinner Kuldeep Yadav has struggled to trouble the batters across formats. Speaking on providing him with an extended rope despite his lean patch, Gambhir said, "We will try to field the best bowling attack that can get us 20 wickets. Kuldeep is a good bowler, and sometimes it's up to the captain as well.”

Gautam Gambhir defends India's Test record, asserting his job is to win trophies rather than chase views. Read his thoughts on WTC qualification, transition, and player backing.&nbsp;

‘Rankings don’t matter; my job is to win trophies’: Gautam Gambhir defends India’s Test slump

India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, saying the left-arm wrist-spinner bowled very well in Galle despite having to adjust his role according to the match situation.&nbsp;“He’s been bowling extremely well. It’s just that the situations that arose in Galle, he had to play a different role. So that’s all he had to adapt to, and he tried his best to adapt to that role and tried to execute as much as possible,” Bahutule said during the pre-match press conference.&nbsp;Kuldeep bowled with a flatter trajectory in Galle instead of his usual style of giving the ball more air. Bahutule explained that the change was made based on the pitch conditions and what was needed at different stages of the match.&nbsp;“We had to see how the trajectory or the speeds work in every session. And as the days went by, and as there was a demand for different types of speeds and different types of trajectories, he definitely was making an effort to bowl that,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/diamond-league-2026-live-when-and-where-to-watch-neeraj-chopra-s-javelin-event-1787314132744">Diamond League 2026 Live: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s javelin event</a>&nbsp;Bahutule also said Kuldeep continued to rely on his strengths as a wrist-spinner, even as the pitch became slower during the Test.&nbsp;“He was playing his role. Each bowler has his own strengths. He was operating as a wrist-spinner in a way, where obviously the wicket got slower and slower each day. But I’m sure he was bowling the way he normally bowls,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-satwik-chirag-suffer-heartbreaking-loss-in-quarterfinals-to-chinese-pair-1787319256986">BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag knocked out after losing to Chinese pair</a>&nbsp;The India spin coach also praised young spinner Manav Suthar, saying his experience in domestic cricket has helped him understand his bowling well.&nbsp;“He’s somebody who, since he’s been bowling, has bowled a lot in domestic cricket in the Ranji Trophy. He’s done the hard yards, and he’s come into international cricket. So he understands his bowling well,” Bahutule said.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Kuldeep Yadav is expected to remain in India’s plans for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo despite a quiet outing in Galle. Spin coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed the wrist-spinner to make a comeback, even as Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja impressed in the series opener.

India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, saying the left-arm wrist-spinner bowled very well in Galle despite having to adjust his role according to the match situation. “He’s been bowling extremely well. It’s just that the situations that arose in Galle, he had to play a different role. So that’s all he had to adapt to, and he tried his best to adapt to that role and tried to execute as much as possible,” Bahutule said during the pre-match press conference. Kuldeep bowled with a flatter trajectory in Galle instead of his usual style of giving the ball more air. Bahutule explained that the change was made based on the pitch conditions and what was needed at different stages of the match. “We had to see how the trajectory or the speeds work in every session. And as the days went by, and as there was a demand for different types of speeds and different types of trajectories, he definitely was making an effort to bowl that,” he said. Also Read - Diamond League 2026 Live: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s javelin event Bahutule also said Kuldeep continued to rely on his strengths as a wrist-spinner, even as the pitch became slower during the Test. “He was playing his role. Each bowler has his own strengths. He was operating as a wrist-spinner in a way, where obviously the wicket got slower and slower each day. But I’m sure he was bowling the way he normally bowls,” he added. Also Read - BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag knocked out after losing to Chinese pair The India spin coach also praised young spinner Manav Suthar, saying his experience in domestic cricket has helped him understand his bowling well. “He’s somebody who, since he’s been bowling, has bowled a lot in domestic cricket in the Ranji Trophy. He’s done the hard yards, and he’s come into international cricket. So he understands his bowling well,” Bahutule said. With inputs from agencies

Kuldeep Yadav is expected to remain in India’s plans for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo despite a quiet outing in Galle. Spin coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed the wrist-spinner to make a comeback, even as Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja impressed in the series opener.

'Bowling extremely well': India coach backs Kuldeep ahead of second Test vs Sri Lanka

18 wickets fell on day one of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Mackay as the hosts led by 101 runs at stumps. The first day belonged to the two left-arm quicks, Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam, as both claimed six wickets each in the highlight of the day. While Shoriful’s 14 at number 11 was also the highest score by a Bangladeshi batter, Cameron Green continued from where he left off in the last innings in Darwin, scoring an unbeaten 51. Bangladesh were all out for just 64 in the first innings, before reducing Australia to 165 for eight. &nbsp;Australia won the toss and elected to field first. Mitchell Starc struck gold on the first ball of the match by dismissing opener Shadman Islam, caught in gully for a duck. That wicket also saw Starc surpass James Anderson for the most first-ball wickets in Tests: nine. Starc didn’t stop there as he picked four more in his first spell to reduce Bangladesh to 12 for five inside the first 40 minutes. He took just 22 balls to achieve his 19th Test five-for.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-ban-2nd-test-mitchell-starc-six-wicket-haul-anderson-record-mackay-1787380601048">Starc breaks Anderson’s record for most first-ball Test wickets: See top 5 list</a> &nbsp;Captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood shared four wickets between them, before a 25-run last-wicket stand helped Bangladesh avoid getting folded for their lowest Test total. They, however, were bowled out for 64, with Starc picking the last wicket – his sixth for the day for just 12 runs.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">22 balls, five wickets, one Mitchell Starc <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AUSvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvBAN</a> Catch up on a stunning start: <a href="https://t.co/drrfqp5tb0">https://t.co/drrfqp5tb0</a> <a href="https://t.co/JLTQq5EZO9">pic.twitter.com/JLTQq5EZO9</a>&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://x.com/cricketcomau/status/2090996890276098469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Shoriful picks six in Mackay</h2>Just when the Mackay crowd thought they were done with watching a left-arm masterclass on the opening day, Shoriful Islam entered. The medium-pacer bowled a tighter wicket-taking line and length and never allowed Australia to build on a partnership.&nbsp;Following Matt Renshaw’s wicket to Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful picked three, including Travis Head (22), Marnus Labuschagne (4) and Steve Smith (42).

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">&quot;The slimmest margin&quot; 😮 A massive moment as Shoriful Islam gets Steve Smith. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AUSvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvBAN</a> <a href="https://t.co/IgkklEnsre">pic.twitter.com/IgkklEnsre</a>&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://x.com/cricketcomau/status/2091048213528690808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mehidy Hasan Miraz removed Alex Carey for five before Shoriful returned to Australia’s tail and picked up three more wickets to complete his six-for so far in this innings.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Shoriful Islam went bang to claim his first Test five-wicket haul, before topping it with an even better sixth! <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MilestoneMoment?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MilestoneMoment</a> | <a href="https://x.com/nrmainsurance?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NRMAInsurance</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AUSvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvBAN</a> <a href="https://t.co/kmK6ZOZupX">pic.twitter.com/kmK6ZOZupX</a>&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://x.com/cricketcomau/status/2091059178009714833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Green, however, was Australia’s lone silver lining, hitting an unbeaten 51 with eight fours. Nathan Lyon stood like a rock, scoring 10 not out before stumps were called on day one of the second Test.

18 wickets fell on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Mackay as Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam took 6 wickets each. Australia hold a 101-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps.

18 wickets fell on day one of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Mackay as the hosts led by 101 runs at stumps. The first day belonged to the two left-arm quicks, Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam, as both claimed six wickets each in the highlight of the day. While Shoriful’s 14 at number 11 was also the highest score by a Bangladeshi batter, Cameron Green continued from where he left off in the last innings in Darwin, scoring an unbeaten 51. Bangladesh were all out for just 64 in the first innings, before reducing Australia to 165 for eight. Australia won the toss and elected to field first. Mitchell Starc struck gold on the first ball of the match by dismissing opener Shadman Islam, caught in gully for a duck. That wicket also saw Starc surpass James Anderson for the most first-ball wickets in Tests: nine. Starc didn’t stop there as he picked four more in his first spell to reduce Bangladesh to 12 for five inside the first 40 minutes. He took just 22 balls to achieve his 19th Test five-for. Also read| Starc breaks Anderson’s record for most first-ball Test wickets: See top 5 list Captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood shared four wickets between them, before a 25-run last-wicket stand helped Bangladesh avoid getting folded for their lowest Test total. They, however, were bowled out for 64, with Starc picking the last wicket – his sixth for the day for just 12 runs.

18 wickets fell on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Mackay as Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam took 6 wickets each. Australia hold a 101-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps.

18 Wickets on Day 1 in Mackay: Starc, Shoriful claim six-fors as Australia lead by 101

Rahul Dravid, cricket great and a Test veteran, wants players like 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to lead the charge in Test cricket’s revival. Already impressed with the batting prodigy Sooryavanshi, who recently became the youngest Indian men’s debutant during the concluded UK tour, Dravid is concerned about his growth, development and management without hampering his red-ball ambitions. Having worked with the attacking left-hander at Rajasthan Royals, Dravid knows the depth of talent but urges him to maintain balance between white and red-ball cricket. &nbsp;"I think you always have to find that balance," Dravid said in a chat with Cricinfo at an event in Dublin to unveil the ETPL, where he co-owns the franchise Dublin Guardians.&nbsp; &nbsp;"And I think it's a great thing that Vaibhav is getting the experience of playing some white-ball cricket through the IPL in India, but he's also having the time to go back and play red-ball cricket in the Indian domestic system and grow his red-ball career. &nbsp;"All of us also want to see Test cricket survive, all of us want to see Test cricket grow, and we need players like him to be able to hopefully play all formats of the game,” Dravid noted.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-ban-2nd-test-mitchell-starc-six-wicket-haul-anderson-record-mackay-1787380601048">Starc breaks Anderson’s record for most first-ball Test wickets: See top 5 list</a> &nbsp;Sooryavanshi has played and dominated in his brief white-ball domestic and India career, including at the age-group cricket, but hasn’t been tested enough against the red ball. With him set to embrace his journey as the vice-captain of the East Zone in the Duleep Trophy, Vaibhav will have plenty of red-ball cricket waiting for him. Dravid too wants him to explore that aspect of the game. &nbsp;"The good thing is he's going to take some time; he's going to need some experience, he's going to get an opportunity to play a lot of red-ball cricket," Dravid said. "He's not played as much red-ball cricket as probably white-ball cricket. &nbsp;"He's only 15, and I think you've got to just give him some time and you've got to be patient with him. He's obviously been such a success straightaway, right, but he's going to go through his ups and downs, and I think people are going to have to be patient with him,” Dravid added.<h2>Dravid cautions Sooryavanshi</h2>Sooryavanshi has played just eight first-class matches, averaging a mere 17.25. With at least two East Zone games and a potential unofficial Tests against Australia A in September, Vaibhav has a chance to improve his numbers.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I think he's going to have some success, but he also might have periods where it probably doesn't work out well for him," Dravid cautioned. "But let's all remember he's only 15 and he has a long way to go. So, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, by not playing in T20 competitions all over the world, is actually playing in the red-ball Indian domestic competition. He's growing; he's getting better at red-ball skills. &nbsp;"Hopefully, someday if he does well and performs well like he has in white-ball cricket, he might become a red-ball player for India. And how exciting that would be for the world game as well."

Rahul Dravid backs 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to help revive Test cricket, urging patience as the young star focuses on red-ball domestic cricket.

Rahul Dravid, cricket great and a Test veteran, wants players like 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to lead the charge in Test cricket’s revival. Already impressed with the batting prodigy Sooryavanshi, who recently became the youngest Indian men’s debutant during the concluded UK tour, Dravid is concerned about his growth, development and management without hampering his red-ball ambitions. Having worked with the attacking left-hander at Rajasthan Royals, Dravid knows the depth of talent but urges him to maintain balance between white and red-ball cricket. "I think you always have to find that balance," Dravid said in a chat with Cricinfo at an event in Dublin to unveil the ETPL, where he co-owns the franchise Dublin Guardians. "And I think it's a great thing that Vaibhav is getting the experience of playing some white-ball cricket through the IPL in India, but he's also having the time to go back and play red-ball cricket in the Indian domestic system and grow his red-ball career. "All of us also want to see Test cricket survive, all of us want to see Test cricket grow, and we need players like him to be able to hopefully play all formats of the game,” Dravid noted. Also read| Starc breaks Anderson’s record for most first-ball Test wickets: See top 5 list Sooryavanshi has played and dominated in his brief white-ball domestic and India career, including at the age-group cricket, but hasn’t been tested enough against the red ball. With him set to embrace his journey as the vice-captain of the East Zone in the Duleep Trophy, Vaibhav will have plenty of red-ball cricket waiting for him. Dravid too wants him to explore that aspect of the game. "The good thing is he's going to take some time; he's going to need some experience, he's going to get an opportunity to play a lot of red-ball cricket," Dravid said. "He's not played as much red-ball cricket as probably white-ball cricket. "He's only 15, and I think you've got to just give him some time and you've got to be patient with him. He's obviously been such a success straightaway, right, but he's going to go through his ups and downs, and I think people are going to have to be patient with him,” Dravid added. Dravid cautions Sooryavanshi Sooryavanshi has played just eight first-class matches, averaging a mere 17.25. With at least two East Zone games and a potential unofficial Tests against Australia A in September, Vaibhav has a chance to improve his numbers. "I think he's going to have some success, but he also might have periods where it probably doesn't work out well for him," Dravid cautioned. "But let's all remember he's only 15 and he has a long way to go. So, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, by not playing in T20 competitions all over the world, is actually playing in the red-ball Indian domestic competition. He's growing; he's getting better at red-ball skills. "Hopefully, someday if he does well and performs well like he has in white-ball cricket, he might become a red-ball player for India. And how exciting that would be for the world game as well."

Rahul Dravid backs 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to help revive Test cricket, urging patience as the young star focuses on red-ball domestic cricket.

Rahul Dravid backs 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to lead Test cricket revival

Australia’s Mitchell Starc couldn’t have asked for a better start to the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. The left-arm quick broke multiple records inside the first session on the opening day on Saturday (Aug 22). Starc, 36, picked up a wicket on the first ball of the match, and surpassed James Anderson with a ninth career first-ball strike. &nbsp;Playing his 107th Test match, Starc also surpassed Dale Steyn’s tally of 439 Test wickets, entering the list of top-10 highest Test wicket-takers of all time. He returned with excellent figures of 6/12 in 10 overs, with six maidens, as Bangladesh got all out for 64 in just 34 overs. He sits in the 10th position with 441 Test wickets and counting.<h2>Record five-for and more</h2>Unsurprisingly, Starc picked up his 19th Test five-wicket haul in just 22 balls, his second-fastest and sixth overall in the format’s history. Against the West Indies in an away Test last year, he created a world record by dismissing five batters in 15 deliveries. &nbsp;Starc first dismissed the left-hander Shadman on a first-ball duck caught in the gully, before removing his opening partner Tanzid Hasan (0) and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (0) on successive deliveries in his second over. In his third over, Starc accounted for Mominul Haque caught for nine and then completed his record five-wicket haul—in just 22 minutes—by trapping Litton Das lbw for a duck.&nbsp;WATCH Starc's Mackay Magic -

Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-ban-2nd-test-mitchell-starc-five-wicket-haul-mackay-video-1787366813577">AUS vs BAN, 2nd Test: Starc strikes on first ball, floors Bangladesh with 5-wicket haul on Day 1 | WATCH</a> &nbsp;Starc’s magical spell reduced Bangladesh to 12 for five at one stage, with things turning bad to worse after Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood made it 39 for nine. A 24-run stand for the 10th wicket between Taijul Islam and Shoriful Islam saved Bangladesh from registering their lowest Test total. But Starc returned to pick up his sixth wicket and dismiss Bangladesh for 64 in the first innings.<h3>Bowlers with most first-ball dismissals in Tests -</h3><ul><li>Mitchell Starc (AUS) : 9 wickets</li><li>James Anderson (ENG) : 8 wickets</li><li>Ray Lindwall (AUS) : 7 wickets</li><li>Richard Hadlee (NZ) : 7 wickets</li><li>Kapil Dev (IND) : 7 wickets</li></ul><h3>Australia’s top order fumbles</h3>In response, Australia too lost their top four just after surpassing the three-digit mark. While returning Matt Renshaw was out for eight, Travis Head (22) got out chopped on for the third time in this series. Marnus Labuschagne was the next to depart for just four, before Steve Smith and Cameron Green stitched a partnership to bail them out.&nbsp; &nbsp;The left-arm seamer Shoriful then dismissed Smith plumb for 42.

Mitchell Starc broke James Anderson's record and passed Dale Steyn with a stunning 6/12 spell against Bangladesh in the 2nd Test in Mackay. Read match highlights and top order updates.

Australia’s Mitchell Starc couldn’t have asked for a better start to the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. The left-arm quick broke multiple records inside the first session on the opening day on Saturday (Aug 22). Starc, 36, picked up a wicket on the first ball of the match, and surpassed James Anderson with a ninth career first-ball strike. Playing his 107th Test match, Starc also surpassed Dale Steyn’s tally of 439 Test wickets, entering the list of top-10 highest Test wicket-takers of all time. He returned with excellent figures of 6/12 in 10 overs, with six maidens, as Bangladesh got all out for 64 in just 34 overs. He sits in the 10th position with 441 Test wickets and counting. Record five-for and more Unsurprisingly, Starc picked up his 19th Test five-wicket haul in just 22 balls, his second-fastest and sixth overall in the format’s history. Against the West Indies in an away Test last year, he created a world record by dismissing five batters in 15 deliveries. Starc first dismissed the left-hander Shadman on a first-ball duck caught in the gully, before removing his opening partner Tanzid Hasan (0) and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (0) on successive deliveries in his second over. In his third over, Starc accounted for Mominul Haque caught for nine and then completed his record five-wicket haul—in just 22 minutes—by trapping Litton Das lbw for a duck. WATCH Starc's Mackay Magic -

Mitchell Starc broke James Anderson's record and passed Dale Steyn with a stunning 6/12 spell against Bangladesh in the 2nd Test in Mackay. Read match highlights and top order updates.

Starc breaks Anderson’s record for most first-ball Test wickets: See top 5 list

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta felt his team’s 3-0 win over Coventry in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday (Aug 21) proved that the Gunners have not lost their hunger for silverware. Picking up from where they left off last season, when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait for a league title, they cruised to a comfortable win, thanks to goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium. Arteta, whose Arsenal is already touted as title favourites this season, was encouraged by his team’s relentless pressing against Frank Lampard’s promoted Coventry. &nbsp;"They look exactly the same (as last season) to me. What I did transmit to them was to show more desire and earn the right to be better than everyone else," Arteta said. "There was a lot to like from the performance. It was a great result but also the manner we started the game. &nbsp;"It was domination, clarity and understanding. It was really impressive."&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-inter-miami-fined-mls-disciplinary-committee-philadelphia-union-1787370886080">Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate fined by MLS for stoppage-time slap incident</a> &nbsp;Back from the off-season break, the Arsenal players never lost that touch and connection, as shown in their first win of the season. &nbsp;"We were so dominant, we had incredible connections, we were really accurate with the ball," Arteta said. “The players have to be decisive, and they were today. They looked really connected and played with a lot of purpose.”<h2>All eyes on Bruno Guimaraes</h2>Since joining Arsenal from Newcastle United ahead of the season, Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes suffered an injury; however, Arteta does not expect him to miss action for long. Speaking on his recovery and comeback, Arteta said, "We don't expect it to be weeks at all.” &nbsp;Odegaard, on the other hand, hailed Arsenal's ideal opening to the new campaign. &nbsp;"The perfect start. Three goals and a clean sheet. It was really solid," the Gunners midfielder said. "The team's quality is unbelievable; we see that every day in training. The level we compete at is unbelievable, and we all push each other." &nbsp;"We don't feel we have to defend anything. We want to do it again, and that's the mindset,” he said of Arsenal's belief in retaining the title. "Last year is finished now; we want to do it again, and we want to attack it and fight for it again."

Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal's "domination and clarity" after a 3-0 victory over Coventry in their Premier League opener. Read quotes from Arteta, Odegaard, and Bruno Guimaraes updates.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta felt his team’s 3-0 win over Coventry in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday (Aug 21) proved that the Gunners have not lost their hunger for silverware. Picking up from where they left off last season, when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait for a league title, they cruised to a comfortable win, thanks to goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium. Arteta, whose Arsenal is already touted as title favourites this season, was encouraged by his team’s relentless pressing against Frank Lampard’s promoted Coventry. "They look exactly the same (as last season) to me. What I did transmit to them was to show more desire and earn the right to be better than everyone else," Arteta said. "There was a lot to like from the performance. It was a great result but also the manner we started the game. "It was domination, clarity and understanding. It was really impressive." Also read| Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate fined by MLS for stoppage-time slap incident Back from the off-season break, the Arsenal players never lost that touch and connection, as shown in their first win of the season. "We were so dominant, we had incredible connections, we were really accurate with the ball," Arteta said. “The players have to be decisive, and they were today. They looked really connected and played with a lot of purpose.” All eyes on Bruno Guimaraes Since joining Arsenal from Newcastle United ahead of the season, Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes suffered an injury; however, Arteta does not expect him to miss action for long. Speaking on his recovery and comeback, Arteta said, "We don't expect it to be weeks at all.” Odegaard, on the other hand, hailed Arsenal's ideal opening to the new campaign. "The perfect start. Three goals and a clean sheet. It was really solid," the Gunners midfielder said. "The team's quality is unbelievable; we see that every day in training. The level we compete at is unbelievable, and we all push each other." "We don't feel we have to defend anything. We want to do it again, and that's the mindset,” he said of Arsenal's belief in retaining the title. "Last year is finished now; we want to do it again, and we want to attack it and fight for it again."

Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal's "domination and clarity" after a 3-0 victory over Coventry in their Premier League opener. Read quotes from Arteta, Odegaard, and Bruno Guimaraes updates.

‘Domination, clarity and understanding’: Arteta hails Arsenal’s perfect start to Premier League title charge

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammate defender Ian Fray were slapped with undisclosed fines by the Major League Soccer (MLS) Disciplinary Committee for violating the league’s policy on hands-to-face, head or neck of an opponent, the league announced on Friday (Aug 21). Following the stoppage-time incident in the 101st minute of Miami’s 2-2 draw with host Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, the two players received punishments for striking an opponent. &nbsp;Also during the fixture, tempers flared up in the second-half stoppage time as Miami's Yannick Bright and Philadelphia's Cavan ​Sullivan were shown red cards.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/paredes-handed-10-game-ban-as-fifa-suspends-three-argentina-players-over-world-cup-final-chaos-1787329246159">Paredes handed 10-game ban as FIFA suspends three Argentina players over World Cup final chaos</a> &nbsp;Cavan, however, was relieved of his punishment when his one-game suspension and accompanying fine for the red card were rescinded. The Independent Review Panel, consisting of one representative from U.S. Soccer, one representative from ​Canada Soccer and one independent representative nominated by the Professional ​Referee Organisation, unanimously voted in his favour for the incident that occurred in the 102nd minute. &nbsp;Meanwhile, it was late in stoppage time when Miami star Messi approached the centre circle to confront Quinn Sullivan while the ball was in play at the other side of the pitch. Following a brief exchange, Messi struck Quinn on the back of his neck, who then squared up to the footballing great in a fight-style stare-down.&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lionel Messi slapping 22-year-old USMNT and Philadelphia Union forward Quinn Sullivan in the back of the head 😮 <a href="https://t.co/E87sMnhvng">pic.twitter.com/E87sMnhvng</a>&mdash; USMNT Only (@usmntonly) <a href="https://x.com/usmntonly/status/2090461793214927330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Referee Filip Dujic, who had his back turned during the incident, arrived to separate the players but did not show either of them a card. Dujic later did send off Cavan Sullivan, younger brother and teammate of Quinn, and Miami's Italian midfielder Yannick Bright after their stoppage-time scuffle in Miami's penalty area. &nbsp;Messi, on the other hand, received a penalty for breaching the league’s policy.

MLS has fined Lionel Messi and Inter Miami defender Ian Fray over a stoppage-time hands-to-face incident against the Philadelphia Union. Read the full disciplinary details and match updates.

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammate defender Ian Fray were slapped with undisclosed fines by the Major League Soccer (MLS) Disciplinary Committee for violating the league’s policy on hands-to-face, head or neck of an opponent, the league announced on Friday (Aug 21). Following the stoppage-time incident in the 101st minute of Miami’s 2-2 draw with host Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, the two players received punishments for striking an opponent. Also during the fixture, tempers flared up in the second-half stoppage time as Miami's Yannick Bright and Philadelphia's Cavan Sullivan were shown red cards. Also read| Paredes handed 10-game ban as FIFA suspends three Argentina players over World Cup final chaos Cavan, however, was relieved of his punishment when his one-game suspension and accompanying fine for the red card were rescinded. The Independent Review Panel, consisting of one representative from U.S. Soccer, one representative from Canada Soccer and one independent representative nominated by the Professional Referee Organisation, unanimously voted in his favour for the incident that occurred in the 102nd minute. Meanwhile, it was late in stoppage time when Miami star Messi approached the centre circle to confront Quinn Sullivan while the ball was in play at the other side of the pitch. Following a brief exchange, Messi struck Quinn on the back of his neck, who then squared up to the footballing great in a fight-style stare-down. WATCH VIDEO -

MLS has fined Lionel Messi and Inter Miami defender Ian Fray over a stoppage-time hands-to-face incident against the Philadelphia Union. Read the full disciplinary details and match updates.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate fined by MLS for stoppage-time slap incident

Mitchell Starc floored Bangladesh inside the first session on day one of the ongoing second Test in Mackay. Starc struck gold on the first ball of a Test match, later bagging a five-for inside his first five overs to leave Bangladesh in tatters. &nbsp;Almost a week after Australia shockingly conceded the series opener in Darwin by nine wickets, the hosts bounced back in some style by reducing Bangladesh to 35 for six at lunch on the opening day. The showstopper, Starc, returned with figures of 9-6-11-5, while captain Pat Cummins picked the remaining one wicket.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-pak-1st-test-england-crush-pakistan-by-an-innings-and-103-runs-1787323306846">ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs</a> &nbsp;Just as Bangladeshi quicks troubled the Aussie batters on day one in Darwin, they suffered a similar, or rather poorer, fate during their turn in the second Test. The left-arm quick brought the crowd to its feet by removing opener Shadman Islam caught in the gully for a first-ball duck.&nbsp; &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO –

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">38 minutes, 22 balls, five wickets 🤯 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AUSvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvBAN</a> Catch up on the incredible morning session: <a href="https://t.co/drrfqp5tb0">https://t.co/drrfqp5tb0</a> <a href="https://t.co/CdY4geJRlW">pic.twitter.com/CdY4geJRlW</a>&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://x.com/cricketcomau/status/2090992067787059579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Starc returned with the same aggression and tweaked planning in his second over and picked up wickets of Tanzid Hasan (0) and Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (0) in successive deliveries. Two wickets in two balls meant only one thing: a hat-trick, which he missed, and so the ball went over Mushfiqur Rahim’s stumps straight to the keeper. &nbsp;Bangladesh’s scorecard read 9 for 3 in 2.2 overs.&nbsp; &nbsp;Things turned from bad to worse for them after Starc, in his third and fourth over, respectively, and less than 42 minutes into the opening day in Mackay, picked two more wickets and completed his five-wicket haul. He first accounted for Mominul Haque, caught by Cameron Green on nine, before getting his fifth of the day by removing Litton Das plumb in front for a duck. Precise line and zeal through the wicket crushed Bangladesh’s momentum as Australia sit in the driver’s seat. &nbsp;“Still a little bit of shape there,” Starc said of Mackay’s wicket on day one.&nbsp; &nbsp;“It’s probably not as much sideways as the first session over at Darwin. I think if it’s a lot like the Gabba, it’s going to get a little bit quicker, harden up a little bit more. It’s still quite greasy underfoot to start with. So obviously it’s beautiful weather; it might harden up a little bit, get a bit quicker and then hopefully once we get four more wickets, there’s plenty of runs in it,” he added.

Mitchell Starc tore through Bangladesh with a stunning 5-wicket haul inside his first five overs on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Mackay. Watch the video of Starc’s fiery opening spell here.

Mitchell Starc floored Bangladesh inside the first session on day one of the ongoing second Test in Mackay. Starc struck gold on the first ball of a Test match, later bagging a five-for inside his first five overs to leave Bangladesh in tatters. Almost a week after Australia shockingly conceded the series opener in Darwin by nine wickets, the hosts bounced back in some style by reducing Bangladesh to 35 for six at lunch on the opening day. The showstopper, Starc, returned with figures of 9-6-11-5, while captain Pat Cummins picked the remaining one wicket. Also read| ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs Just as Bangladeshi quicks troubled the Aussie batters on day one in Darwin, they suffered a similar, or rather poorer, fate during their turn in the second Test. The left-arm quick brought the crowd to its feet by removing opener Shadman Islam caught in the gully for a first-ball duck. WATCH VIDEO –

Mitchell Starc tore through Bangladesh with a stunning 5-wicket haul inside his first five overs on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Mackay. Watch the video of Starc’s fiery opening spell here.

AUS vs BAN, 2nd Test: Starc strikes on first ball, floors Bangladesh with 5-wicket haul on Day 1 | WATCH

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra delivered his best throw in more than a year but narrowly missed out on the top spot, finishing second at the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Friday (August 21). The 28-year-old Chopra produced a season-best throw of 88.05m in his second attempt, placing him second in the nine-athlete field. It was his best effort since he recorded 88.16m while winning the Paris Diamond League in June 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage continued his impressive run this season, edging past Chopra with a third-round effort of 88.14m. The 23-year-old Pathirage's throw was enough to secure the top position, beating Chopra by just nine centimeters in a closely contested competition.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/paredes-handed-10-game-ban-as-fifa-suspends-three-argentina-players-over-world-cup-final-chaos-1787329246159">Paredes handed 10-game ban as FIFA suspends three Argentina players over World Cup final chaos</a>&nbsp;At the Lausanne Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra opened his campaign with a throw of 83.54m, which left him behind Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage in the early standings. Chopra, however, produced a stunning second attempt of 88.05m to move into first place. The Indian javelin star celebrated the effort with his trademark roar as he surged ahead of Pathirage and Anderson Peters.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">NEERAJ CHOPRA 88.05m | SEASON BEST <a href="https://t.co/YEYgCjWkS3">pic.twitter.com/YEYgCjWkS3</a>&mdash; IndiaSportsHub (@IndiaSportsHub) <a href="https://x.com/IndiaSportsHub/status/2090877007206973723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pathirage responded strongly in his third attempt, reclaiming the lead with an 88.14m throw. Chopra could not match that effort, recording 83.72m in his third attempt and remaining in second place. The pressure increased in the fourth round when Chopra fouled, leaving him with just two attempts to overtake Pathirage. Chopra opted to pass on his fifth attempt, while Pathirage also registered a foul. As a result, the standings remained unchanged heading into the sixth and final round.&nbsp;Chopra needed a big throw in his final attempt but could manage only a little over 82m. Pathirage held on to the lead and secured victory, leaving Chopra to settle for second place. The Lausanne meet was particularly important for Chopra as he looks to improve his position in the Diamond League season standings and secure a place in the season-ending final.&nbsp;Only the top six javelin throwers qualify automatically for the final, with additional places available through national or global wildcards. Before the Lausanne Diamond League, Chopra was seventh in the standings with five points.

Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League with a season-best 88.05m throw, narrowly losing to Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Pathirage

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra delivered his best throw in more than a year but narrowly missed out on the top spot, finishing second at the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Friday (August 21). The 28-year-old Chopra produced a season-best throw of 88.05m in his second attempt, placing him second in the nine-athlete field. It was his best effort since he recorded 88.16m while winning the Paris Diamond League in June 2025. However, Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage continued his impressive run this season, edging past Chopra with a third-round effort of 88.14m. The 23-year-old Pathirage's throw was enough to secure the top position, beating Chopra by just nine centimeters in a closely contested competition. Also Read: Paredes handed 10-game ban as FIFA suspends three Argentina players over World Cup final chaos At the Lausanne Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra opened his campaign with a throw of 83.54m, which left him behind Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage in the early standings. Chopra, however, produced a stunning second attempt of 88.05m to move into first place. The Indian javelin star celebrated the effort with his trademark roar as he surged ahead of Pathirage and Anderson Peters.

Neeraj Chopra threw a season-best 88.05m to finish second in Lausanne, losing to Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage by just nine centimeters

Lausanne Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra finishes second, Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage clinches title

FIFA has taken disciplinary action against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and several Argentina players and staff members over multiple incidents during the 2026 World Cup, including the confrontation after the final on Jul 19. The AFA has been fined USD 321,000 for several disciplinary violations. One of the incidents involved a banner displayed by some Argentina players after their semi-final win over England. It carried the message “Las Malvinas Son Argentinas”, which translates to “The Falklands are Argentine”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Argentina will also have to play its next home match in a stadium operating at only 50 per cent of its normal capacity. FIFA has suspended an additional stadium restriction and USD 100,000 of the fine on a probationary basis. Another USD 100,000 from the penalty must be used for an anti-discrimination programme.&nbsp;FIFA has also punished members of Argentina’s delegation for their roles in the post-final incident. Spanish player Pablo Martn Pez Gavira has also been suspended.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-pak-1st-test-england-crush-pakistan-by-an-innings-and-103-runs-1787323306846">ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs</a>&nbsp;Leandro Paredes received the biggest punishment among the Argentina players. He has been suspended for 10 matches and fined USD 90,000.&nbsp;Nahuel Molina has been handed a seven-match ban and fined USD 90,000, while Thiago Almada faces a one-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine and assistant coach Roberto Ayala has received a three-match ban and USD 30,000 fine.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jannik-sinner-withdraws-from-us-open-2026-due-to-knee-injury-1787323383729">Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open 2026 due to Knee injury</a><h3>Player and team official punishments</h3><ul><li>Leandro Paredes (player): 10-match suspension and USD 90,000 fine</li><li>Nahuel Molina (player): Seven-match suspension and USD 90,000 fine</li><li>Thiago Almada (player): One-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine</li><li>Roberto Ayala (team official): Three-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine</li><li>Pablo Martn Pez Gavira (player): One-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine</li></ul>

FIFA has fined the AFA and suspended several Argentina players and staff following the World Cup final chaos, with additional sanctions imposed for disciplinary breaches, including the Falklands banner.

FIFA has taken disciplinary action against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and several Argentina players and staff members over multiple incidents during the 2026 World Cup, including the confrontation after the final on Jul 19. The AFA has been fined USD 321,000 for several disciplinary violations. One of the incidents involved a banner displayed by some Argentina players after their semi-final win over England. It carried the message “Las Malvinas Son Argentinas”, which translates to “The Falklands are Argentine”. Argentina will also have to play its next home match in a stadium operating at only 50 per cent of its normal capacity. FIFA has suspended an additional stadium restriction and USD 100,000 of the fine on a probationary basis. Another USD 100,000 from the penalty must be used for an anti-discrimination programme. FIFA has also punished members of Argentina’s delegation for their roles in the post-final incident. Spanish player Pablo Martn Pez Gavira has also been suspended. Also Read - ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs Leandro Paredes received the biggest punishment among the Argentina players. He has been suspended for 10 matches and fined USD 90,000. Nahuel Molina has been handed a seven-match ban and fined USD 90,000, while Thiago Almada faces a one-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine and assistant coach Roberto Ayala has received a three-match ban and USD 30,000 fine. Also Read - Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open 2026 due to Knee injury Player and team official punishments Leandro Paredes (player): 10-match suspension and USD 90,000 fine Nahuel Molina (player): Seven-match suspension and USD 90,000 fine Thiago Almada (player): One-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine Roberto Ayala (team official): Three-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine Pablo Martn Pez Gavira (player): One-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine

FIFA has fined the AFA and suspended several Argentina players and staff following the World Cup final chaos, with additional sanctions imposed for disciplinary breaches, including the Falklands banner.

Paredes handed 10-game ban as FIFA suspends three Argentina players over World Cup final chaos

England began their new era in impressive style under returning captain Joe Root, defeating Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds on Friday (Aug 21). It was England’s first Test since Ben Stokes retired and Brendon McCullum stepped down as head coach and the hosts delivered a strong all-round performance to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After bowling Pakistan out for 171, England scored 409 before dismissing the visitors for 135 in their second innings.&nbsp;The win was England’s biggest innings victory over Pakistan at Headingley and their second successive innings win against them at the venue after their innings and 55 runs victory in 2018.&nbsp;Earlier in the Test, England opted to bowl after winning the toss, with their pace attack quickly putting Pakistan under pressure. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared all 10 wickets, taking five each as Pakistan fell from 117/3 to 171 all out. Abdullah Shafique top-scored with a patient 61, but the rest of the batting line-up struggled.&nbsp;England finished the opening day at 112/2 and were in a strong position.&nbsp;On the next day, despite rain interruptions, England dominated as Harry Brook scored 91 off 93 balls, while Jordan Cox made 73. Root contributed 66 and Dan Lawrence added a quick 51.&nbsp;Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed his first five-wicket haul in Tests, finishing with 5/95, but England still reached 409 to secure a huge 238-run lead.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jannik-sinner-withdraws-from-us-open-2026-due-to-knee-injury-1787323383729">Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open 2026 due to Knee injury</a>&nbsp;Pakistan struggled again in their second innings, reaching 59/3 at lunch. Mohammad Rizwan offered some resistance with 41, but England’s pace attack soon finished the job.&nbsp;Jofra Archer (3/50), Josh Tongue (3/43) and Ollie Robinson (3/29) picked up three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in 37.3 overs, giving England a comfortable victory before tea.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-satwik-chirag-suffer-heartbreaking-loss-in-quarterfinals-to-chinese-pair-1787319256986">BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag knocked out after losing to Chinese pair</a>&nbsp;Pakistan’s 135 is among their lowest Test totals in England since 2000. It was also only the second time England’s pace bowlers had taken all 20 Pakistan wickets in a Test, after the previous instance at Lord’s in 2001.

England’s Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue claimed three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in their second innings, handing the hosts a dominant innings and 103 runs victory.

England began their new era in impressive style under returning captain Joe Root, defeating Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds on Friday (Aug 21). It was England’s first Test since Ben Stokes retired and Brendon McCullum stepped down as head coach and the hosts delivered a strong all-round performance to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After bowling Pakistan out for 171, England scored 409 before dismissing the visitors for 135 in their second innings. The win was England’s biggest innings victory over Pakistan at Headingley and their second successive innings win against them at the venue after their innings and 55 runs victory in 2018. Earlier in the Test, England opted to bowl after winning the toss, with their pace attack quickly putting Pakistan under pressure. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared all 10 wickets, taking five each as Pakistan fell from 117/3 to 171 all out. Abdullah Shafique top-scored with a patient 61, but the rest of the batting line-up struggled. England finished the opening day at 112/2 and were in a strong position. On the next day, despite rain interruptions, England dominated as Harry Brook scored 91 off 93 balls, while Jordan Cox made 73. Root contributed 66 and Dan Lawrence added a quick 51. Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed his first five-wicket haul in Tests, finishing with 5/95, but England still reached 409 to secure a huge 238-run lead. Also Read - Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open 2026 due to Knee injury Pakistan struggled again in their second innings, reaching 59/3 at lunch. Mohammad Rizwan offered some resistance with 41, but England’s pace attack soon finished the job. Jofra Archer (3/50), Josh Tongue (3/43) and Ollie Robinson (3/29) picked up three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in 37.3 overs, giving England a comfortable victory before tea. Also Read - BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag knocked out after losing to Chinese pair Pakistan’s 135 is among their lowest Test totals in England since 2000. It was also only the second time England’s pace bowlers had taken all 20 Pakistan wickets in a Test, after the previous instance at Lord’s in 2001.

England’s Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue claimed three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in their second innings, handing the hosts a dominant innings and 103 runs victory.

ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs

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