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In shocking news, a targeted blast at a cricket stadium in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed at least one person while injuring several others. Per reports emerging out of the country, an IED blast at the Kausar Cricket Ground in Khar tehsil led to panic, with a viral video of people running around to save their lives with a thick cloud of smoke emerging in the background doing rounds on social media. The police confirmed the blast, as earlier reported by Dawn.&nbsp;The local police also informed that the ones injured were taken to the nearby district headquarters hospital, with no reports of anyone claiming responsibility for the attack out yet. It, however, claims that the security officials suspect this terrorist attack in response to Operation Sarbakaf – an anti-terrorism initiative launched by security forces some weeks ago.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-to-boycott-women-odi-world-cup-2025-opening-ceremony-in-india-report-1757164681460">Pakistan to boycott Women’s ODI World Cup opening ceremony in India – Report</a>&nbsp;Watch Video -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">IED Blast in Pakistan 🇵🇰🚨 One person was killed and several others injured in an explosion while a cricket match was being played in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. 📍 Kausar Cricket Ground in Khar tehsil of Bajaur district. Video 📷 <a href="https://t.co/OVXzD9HXJR">pic.twitter.com/OVXzD9HXJR</a>&mdash; Mayank (@mayankcdp) <a href="https://twitter.com/mayankcdp/status/1964359765414596984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, on the same lines, a police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was under attack through a quadcopter last week, injuring a police constable and a civilian. &nbsp;Not only this, but last month too, on Pakistan’s Independence Day (Aug 14), the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) carried out coordinated gun and grenade attacks on police stations, checkpoints and patrols across several (seven) districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing half a dozen officers.<h3>Pakistan, cricket and terrorism</h3>Even though Pakistan co-hosted the eight-team ICC event (Champions Trophy), which was also the first on their soil since they co-hosted the 1996 ODI World Cup, the BCCI’s and the Indian government’s refusal to send the Indian Team across the border forced the ICC to introduce a hybrid model, with Dubai chosen as a neutral venue. &nbsp;Although the Pakistani media, their countless fans, influencers, experts, former cricketers and who’s who criticised the Indian government’s move, such blasts occurring now and then on their soil answer plenty of questions. It reflects why the BCCI was adamant and right in denying the Indian Team to Pakistan due to security concerns.

The local police also informed that the ones injured were taken to the nearby district headquarters hospital, with no reports of anyone claiming responsibility for the attack out yet.

In shocking news, a targeted blast at a cricket stadium in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed at least one person while injuring several others. Per reports emerging out of the country, an IED blast at the Kausar Cricket Ground in Khar tehsil led to panic, with a viral video of people running around to save their lives with a thick cloud of smoke emerging in the background doing rounds on social media. The police confirmed the blast, as earlier reported by Dawn. The local police also informed that the ones injured were taken to the nearby district headquarters hospital, with no reports of anyone claiming responsibility for the attack out yet. It, however, claims that the security officials suspect this terrorist attack in response to Operation Sarbakaf – an anti-terrorism initiative launched by security forces some weeks ago. Also read | Pakistan to boycott Women’s ODI World Cup opening ceremony in India – Report Watch Video -

The local police also informed that the ones injured were taken to the nearby district headquarters hospital, with no reports of anyone claiming responsibility for the attack out yet.

Blast at cricket stadium in Pakistan kills one person, several injured: Police

Sports have a legacy of their own, and every game is famous for its own reasons. For instance, cricket and tennis may be completely different in how they’re played, but both enjoy massive global followings. Cricket is played with a bat and a ball and in formats like Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, with red, white, or pink balls, whereas Tennis, on the other hand, is about racket battles on three surfaces: clay, grass, and hard courts. Both sports test athletes in very different ways and have produced some of the greatest champions we know. &nbsp; The big stages in these two sports are also different. Tennis has its four Grand Slams - the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open, with Wimbledon being the oldest and most prestigious. Cricket, on the other hand, has its own major trophies - the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, and World Test Championship.&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-players-wear-white-clothes-in-wimbledon-whats-behind-the-all-white-dress-code-rule-colonialism-imperialism-and-more-1751364331647"> What’s behind the Wimbledon all-white dress code rule? Colonialism, imperialism and more</a>&nbsp;But here’s the interesting twist. Despite all these differences, there is one thing that binds cricket and tennis. And it’s not the surface or the rules; it’s a year. The year 1877. Why is this year so important for both sports? Let’s dig in deep.<h2>Cricket: The First Test Match</h2>In March 1877, the very first official Test match was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground between Australia and England. Australia's opening batter Charles Bannerman made history by scoring cricket’s first Test century, hitting 165 before retiring hurt. The hosts posted 245 in the first innings and added 104 in the second, setting England 154 to chase. England managed only 196 and 108, falling short by 45 runs to hand Australia the win. &nbsp; That game also saw English pacer James Southerton debut at 49 years and 119 days, making him the oldest Test debutant ever. More than just a match, it was the start of Test cricket, a format still seen as the toughest and most prestigious in the game.

The First Test Match

<h2>Tennis: The First Wimbledon</h2>A few months later, in July 1877, tennis had its own landmark moment. The All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club decided to host a lawn tennis tournament to raise money for roller repairing. That event became the first-ever Wimbledon Championship. Twenty-two players entered, and Spencer Gore won the final against William Marshall in straight sets. Around 200 people watched the match, and Gore took home a silver cup and prize money of 12 guineas. That humble beginning gave birth to what is now the world’s most iconic tennis tournament held annually at SW19.

The First Wimbledon

<h2>1877: A Shared Beginning</h2>So, in the same year, cricket saw its first Test, and tennis saw its first Wimbledon. Two very different sports, two different continents, but one year that became a turning point in their history.

A Shared Beginning

<h2>Bonds Beyond Sports</h2>Over time, cricket and tennis have also built strong connections off the field. Virat Kohli and Novak Djokovic often speak about their mutual respect, while legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Joe Root are regulars at Wimbledon.

Cricket and tennis are two iconic sports with massive global followings, and surprisingly, they share something in common. Let’s know this unique connection here.

Sports have a legacy of their own, and every game is famous for its own reasons. For instance, cricket and tennis may be completely different in how they’re played, but both enjoy massive global followings. Cricket is played with a bat and a ball and in formats like Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, with red, white, or pink balls, whereas Tennis, on the other hand, is about racket battles on three surfaces: clay, grass, and hard courts. Both sports test athletes in very different ways and have produced some of the greatest champions we know. The big stages in these two sports are also different. Tennis has its four Grand Slams - the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open, with Wimbledon being the oldest and most prestigious. Cricket, on the other hand, has its own major trophies - the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, and World Test Championship. Also read | What’s behind the Wimbledon all-white dress code rule? Colonialism, imperialism and more But here’s the interesting twist. Despite all these differences, there is one thing that binds cricket and tennis. And it’s not the surface or the rules; it’s a year. The year 1877. Why is this year so important for both sports? Let’s dig in deep. Cricket: The First Test Match In March 1877, the very first official Test match was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground between Australia and England. Australia's opening batter Charles Bannerman made history by scoring cricket’s first Test century, hitting 165 before retiring hurt. The hosts posted 245 in the first innings and added 104 in the second, setting England 154 to chase. England managed only 196 and 108, falling short by 45 runs to hand Australia the win. That game also saw English pacer James Southerton debut at 49 years and 119 days, making him the oldest Test debutant ever. More than just a match, it was the start of Test cricket, a format still seen as the toughest and most prestigious in the game.

Cricket and tennis are two iconic sports with massive global followings, and surprisingly, they share something in common. Let’s know this unique connection here.

What is the one link that ties cricket and tennis together? EXPLAINED

Zimbabwe levelled a Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka in Harare with a five-wicket victory in a low scoring match on Saturday (Sep 6). Sri Lanka were all out for 80 -- their second lowest T20 total -- and Zimbabwe made 84-5 in reply at Harare Sports Club to win with 34 balls remaining. The tourists won the first match by five runs, and the series will be decided by the third and final match on Sunday.&nbsp;"We have been playing good cricket and were upset with recent losses because we got close in the previous three games," said Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza. "To our credit, we did not panic despite the disappointments. Hopefully this victory will give us belief."&nbsp;Rival skipper Charith Asalanka said: "We lost too many wickets in the powerplay. When I went to bat I thought it was a 130 to 140-run pitch."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/struggling-england-cannot-take-2027-odi-world-cup-rankings-for-granted-marcus-trescothick-1757169731665">Struggling England cannot take 2027 ODI World Cup rankings for granted: Marcus Trescothick</a>&nbsp;Kamil Mishara top scored for Sri Lanka with a run-a-ball 20 before misjudging a yorker from Brad Evans, which uprooted his off-stump.&nbsp;Asalanka (18) and Dasun Shanaka (15) were the only other Sri Lankan batters to reach double figures. Raza (3-11) and Evans (3-15) inflicted the most damage with the ball for the home side.&nbsp;Zimbabwe also struggled with the bat, slumping to 27-3 before Brian Bennett (19) and Ryan Burl (20 not out) put on 26 runs for the fourth wicket to bring the hosts within sight of victory.&nbsp;Tashinga Musekiwa (21 not out) won the match by striking fours off the first and second deliveries of the 14th over. Dushmantha Chameera (3-19) was the most successful of the tourists' bowlers.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sri Lanka were all out for 80 -- their second lowest T20 total -- and Zimbabwe made 84-5 in reply at Harare Sports Club to win with 34 balls remaining.

Zimbabwe levelled a Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka in Harare with a five-wicket victory in a low scoring match on Saturday (Sep 6). Sri Lanka were all out for 80 -- their second lowest T20 total -- and Zimbabwe made 84-5 in reply at Harare Sports Club to win with 34 balls remaining. The tourists won the first match by five runs, and the series will be decided by the third and final match on Sunday. "We have been playing good cricket and were upset with recent losses because we got close in the previous three games," said Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza. "To our credit, we did not panic despite the disappointments. Hopefully this victory will give us belief." Rival skipper Charith Asalanka said: "We lost too many wickets in the powerplay. When I went to bat I thought it was a 130 to 140-run pitch." Also read | Struggling England cannot take 2027 ODI World Cup rankings for granted: Marcus Trescothick Kamil Mishara top scored for Sri Lanka with a run-a-ball 20 before misjudging a yorker from Brad Evans, which uprooted his off-stump. Asalanka (18) and Dasun Shanaka (15) were the only other Sri Lankan batters to reach double figures. Raza (3-11) and Evans (3-15) inflicted the most damage with the ball for the home side. Zimbabwe also struggled with the bat, slumping to 27-3 before Brian Bennett (19) and Ryan Burl (20 not out) put on 26 runs for the fourth wicket to bring the hosts within sight of victory. Tashinga Musekiwa (21 not out) won the match by striking fours off the first and second deliveries of the 14th over. Dushmantha Chameera (3-19) was the most successful of the tourists' bowlers. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sri Lanka were all out for 80 -- their second lowest T20 total -- and Zimbabwe made 84-5 in reply at Harare Sports Club to win with 34 balls remaining.

Zimbabwe level T20I series after dismissing Sri Lanka for their second-lowest total

Marcus Trescothick accepts a struggling England one-day international side must "climb those rankings" if they are to secure their place at the 2027 World Cup. Successive losses to South Africa mean England are already 2-0 down in a three-match series ahead of Sunday's finale in Southampton. The defeats have left then eighth in the International Cricket Council standings for 50-over cricket. This represents a significant decline for an England side who were world champions as recently as 2019. It leaves them facing awkward questions regarding their automatic place at the next edition of the global showpiece.&nbsp;Co-hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe are already guaranteed spots, with the next eight places determined by the ICC rankings.&nbsp;England still have plenty of time to pull clear of Bangladesh and the West Indies, but assistant coach Trescothick accepts the slump needs to come to an end.&nbsp;"If you look solely in terms of making sure we qualify for the World Cup, that is the situation we find ourselves in at the moment," Trescothick told reporters on Saturday. "We're in an interesting position where we need to climb those rankings. Longer term there's also a bigger picture and we need to look at being at the top of those rankings and beyond. We want to go and compete in the biggest competitions like we did in 2019."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-to-boycott-women-odi-world-cup-2025-opening-ceremony-in-india-report-1757164681460">Pakistan to boycott Women’s ODI World Cup opening ceremony in India – Report</a>&nbsp;The former England opening batsman added: "No doubt it's been a challenging period and a sustained amount of time where you're trying to adapt and get back to the formula we want.&nbsp;"The journey hasn't been easy, of course not, but I definitely feel we're improving and moving in the right direction even though the last two results have been disappointing."&nbsp;England have made just one change for Sunday's match with Jamie Overton, who this week announced he was stepping away from longer-form red-ball cricket, replaces fellow paceman Saqib Mahmood.&nbsp;That leaves the balance of the side&nbsp; unchanged, with part-time spinners Will Jacks and Jacob Bethell -- who between then conceded a costly 112 runs in 10 overs during a five-run loss to South Africa at Lord's on Thursday -- set for another bowling stint.&nbsp;Opening batsman Ben Duckett has kept his place despite being sufficiently weary and short of form to be withdrawn from next week's T20 series against South Africa. He has one more innings to find some rhythm before a much-needed rest ahead of a showpiece Ashes tour of Australia gets underway in November.&nbsp;"We need certain players to be firing and Ben is certainly one of those," said Trescothick. "At this point in time, this (break) is the best way to maximise performances going forward as we head into a big winter.&nbsp;"We need the boys firing going into November, December, January. That's not to say things aren't important coming up but sometimes you just have to take your foot off the gas a bit and rejuvenate the mind. Then you can get back on the horse and crack on."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Co-hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe are already guaranteed spots, with the next eight places determined by the ICC rankings.

Marcus Trescothick accepts a struggling England one-day international side must "climb those rankings" if they are to secure their place at the 2027 World Cup. Successive losses to South Africa mean England are already 2-0 down in a three-match series ahead of Sunday's finale in Southampton. The defeats have left then eighth in the International Cricket Council standings for 50-over cricket. This represents a significant decline for an England side who were world champions as recently as 2019. It leaves them facing awkward questions regarding their automatic place at the next edition of the global showpiece. Co-hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe are already guaranteed spots, with the next eight places determined by the ICC rankings. England still have plenty of time to pull clear of Bangladesh and the West Indies, but assistant coach Trescothick accepts the slump needs to come to an end. "If you look solely in terms of making sure we qualify for the World Cup, that is the situation we find ourselves in at the moment," Trescothick told reporters on Saturday. "We're in an interesting position where we need to climb those rankings. Longer term there's also a bigger picture and we need to look at being at the top of those rankings and beyond. We want to go and compete in the biggest competitions like we did in 2019." Also read | Pakistan to boycott Women’s ODI World Cup opening ceremony in India – Report The former England opening batsman added: "No doubt it's been a challenging period and a sustained amount of time where you're trying to adapt and get back to the formula we want. "The journey hasn't been easy, of course not, but I definitely feel we're improving and moving in the right direction even though the last two results have been disappointing." England have made just one change for Sunday's match with Jamie Overton, who this week announced he was stepping away from longer-form red-ball cricket, replaces fellow paceman Saqib Mahmood. That leaves the balance of the side unchanged, with part-time spinners Will Jacks and Jacob Bethell -- who between then conceded a costly 112 runs in 10 overs during a five-run loss to South Africa at Lord's on Thursday -- set for another bowling stint. Opening batsman Ben Duckett has kept his place despite being sufficiently weary and short of form to be withdrawn from next week's T20 series against South Africa. He has one more innings to find some rhythm before a much-needed rest ahead of a showpiece Ashes tour of Australia gets underway in November. "We need certain players to be firing and Ben is certainly one of those," said Trescothick. "At this point in time, this (break) is the best way to maximise performances going forward as we head into a big winter. "We need the boys firing going into November, December, January. That's not to say things aren't important coming up but sometimes you just have to take your foot off the gas a bit and rejuvenate the mind. Then you can get back on the horse and crack on." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

England still have plenty of time to pull clear of Bangladesh and the West Indies, but assistant coach Trescothick accepts the slump needs to come to an end.

Struggling England cannot take 2027 ODI World Cup rankings for granted: Marcus Trescothick

The Indian Team landed in Dubai on Thursday for the eight-team tournament and began preparations in their first intense training session the next day at the ICC Academy. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, who linked up with the main squad on Thursday, alongside everyone, as instructed by the BCCI top brass, sent out a motivating message to set the tone of the practice session. It also marked the squad’s first collective training session since the conclusion of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with captain Suryakumar Yadav, his deputy Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson among others participating in the extended batting and fielding drills.&nbsp;With the board and the management deciding against holding a preparatory camp at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, acclimatising in the UAE conditions was the chosen option. The BCCI (on Saturday, Sep 6) shared a behind-the-scenes video of the training session, with the leadership group sharing their inputs. &nbsp;All-rounder Shivam Dube echoed head coach Gambhir’s words, saying, “There is always one thing which the coach has said to every player - 'whenever you play for your country, you get an opportunity to do something new'. &nbsp;Newly-appointed Test captain Gill also shared his inputs, saying, “Very excited obviously. I think it's a great group. And the way we have been playing the T20 these days is nothing short of entertaining and terrific cricket. So, very excited to join the group.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shreyas-iyer-named-india-a-captain-for-four-day-games-against-touring-australia-a-check-schedule-1757153960282">Shreyas Iyer named India-A captain for four-day games against touring Australia-A; check schedule</a> &nbsp;On the other hand, T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav lauded the assembled unit, saying it’s a brilliant bunch of players with an unbelievable skill set.&nbsp; &nbsp;“To have such a brilliant bunch around with unbelievable skill sets. I always have a smile on my face when I see those boys on the ground. Because the way they put their body on the line, that's what I want from them. And they just enjoy on the ground,” he said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, India will open its Asia Cup 2025 campaign against the venue hosts (the UAE) (on September 10) before facing arch-rivals Pakistan four days later in Dubai in the marquee tournament clash. The Men in Blue will then take on Oman in their final group game (on September 19) in Abu Dhabi. &nbsp;Should India top Group A, they will advance to the next round (Super Fours), and upon staying in the top two in that, they will reach the finale to be played (on September 28) in Dubai.&nbsp;

With the board and the management deciding against holding a preparatory camp at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, acclimatising in the UAE conditions was the chosen option.

The Indian Team landed in Dubai on Thursday for the eight-team tournament and began preparations in their first intense training session the next day at the ICC Academy. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, who linked up with the main squad on Thursday, alongside everyone, as instructed by the BCCI top brass, sent out a motivating message to set the tone of the practice session. It also marked the squad’s first collective training session since the conclusion of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with captain Suryakumar Yadav, his deputy Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson among others participating in the extended batting and fielding drills. With the board and the management deciding against holding a preparatory camp at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, acclimatising in the UAE conditions was the chosen option. The BCCI (on Saturday, Sep 6) shared a behind-the-scenes video of the training session, with the leadership group sharing their inputs. All-rounder Shivam Dube echoed head coach Gambhir’s words, saying, “There is always one thing which the coach has said to every player - 'whenever you play for your country, you get an opportunity to do something new'. Newly-appointed Test captain Gill also shared his inputs, saying, “Very excited obviously. I think it's a great group. And the way we have been playing the T20 these days is nothing short of entertaining and terrific cricket. So, very excited to join the group.” Also read | Shreyas Iyer named India-A captain for four-day games against touring Australia-A; check schedule On the other hand, T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav lauded the assembled unit, saying it’s a brilliant bunch of players with an unbelievable skill set. “To have such a brilliant bunch around with unbelievable skill sets. I always have a smile on my face when I see those boys on the ground. Because the way they put their body on the line, that's what I want from them. And they just enjoy on the ground,” he said. Meanwhile, India will open its Asia Cup 2025 campaign against the venue hosts (the UAE) (on September 10) before facing arch-rivals Pakistan four days later in Dubai in the marquee tournament clash. The Men in Blue will then take on Oman in their final group game (on September 19) in Abu Dhabi. Should India top Group A, they will advance to the next round (Super Fours), and upon staying in the top two in that, they will reach the finale to be played (on September 28) in Dubai.

With the board and the management deciding against holding a preparatory camp at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, acclimatising in the UAE conditions was the chosen option.

India’s Asia Cup preparations underway in Dubai: Here’s what Suryakumar Yadav, Gambhir and Gill have to say

Following escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan earlier this year, the Pakistan women’s cricket team will boycott the opening ceremony of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 in Guwahati, India, on Tuesday (Sep 30). The latest reports from Pakistan suggest that neither team captain, Fatima Sana, nor any representative will attend the grand opening ceremony in India, which kicks off the eight-team tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Geo News in Pakistan were the first to report that the Pakistan women’s cricket team decided against travelling to India to honour PCB’s agreement in principle (with the BCCI) not to visit or play any cricket in India for the next three years. This decision came on the back of a mutual understanding between the two boards over disallowing their respective teams to play any cricket, bilateral or multilateral, in their neighbouring country.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shreyas-iyer-named-india-a-captain-for-four-day-games-against-touring-australia-a-check-schedule-1757153960282">Shreyas Iyer named India-A captain for four-day games against touring Australia-A; check schedule</a> &nbsp;It was the BCCI that first denied sending its team across the border for the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan (earlier this year) due to security concerns, forcing the ICC to urge the host board (the PCB) to acknowledge the hybrid model, allowing Team India’s participation in the tournament.&nbsp; &nbsp;Although the PCB took its time before accepting the hybrid model, it put a stipulation that, should they agree to it, the BCCI will also have to ensure they take the hybrid model route every time an ICC or an ACC (Asia Cup) event is hosted in India, considering Pakistan's participation, with the two boards mutually agreeing to it. &nbsp;Moreover, what unfolded in India’s Kashmir (on April 22) rocked the diplomatic ties between both countries. The Pahalgam terror attack, where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, shocked the entire country, with India reverting with Operation Sindoor a fortnight later, destroying militant camps and bases across PoK and in Pakistan with precise air-strikes. &nbsp;Even though the Indian government broke all ties with Pakistan across almost all fronts, the two respective cricket boards agreed to play against each other in the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE.&nbsp;<h3>Pakistan squad for ICC Women's World Cup 2025 - &nbsp;</h3>Fatima Sana (captain), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vice-captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wicket-keeper) and Syeda Aroob Shah. Non-travelling reserves: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar

The latest reports from Pakistan suggest that neither team captain, Fatima Sana, nor any representative will attend the grand opening ceremony in India, which kicks off the eight-team tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Following escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan earlier this year, the Pakistan women’s cricket team will boycott the opening ceremony of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 in Guwahati, India, on Tuesday (Sep 30). The latest reports from Pakistan suggest that neither team captain, Fatima Sana, nor any representative will attend the grand opening ceremony in India, which kicks off the eight-team tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Geo News in Pakistan were the first to report that the Pakistan women’s cricket team decided against travelling to India to honour PCB’s agreement in principle (with the BCCI) not to visit or play any cricket in India for the next three years. This decision came on the back of a mutual understanding between the two boards over disallowing their respective teams to play any cricket, bilateral or multilateral, in their neighbouring country. Also read | Shreyas Iyer named India-A captain for four-day games against touring Australia-A; check schedule It was the BCCI that first denied sending its team across the border for the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan (earlier this year) due to security concerns, forcing the ICC to urge the host board (the PCB) to acknowledge the hybrid model, allowing Team India’s participation in the tournament. Although the PCB took its time before accepting the hybrid model, it put a stipulation that, should they agree to it, the BCCI will also have to ensure they take the hybrid model route every time an ICC or an ACC (Asia Cup) event is hosted in India, considering Pakistan's participation, with the two boards mutually agreeing to it. Moreover, what unfolded in India’s Kashmir (on April 22) rocked the diplomatic ties between both countries. The Pahalgam terror attack, where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, shocked the entire country, with India reverting with Operation Sindoor a fortnight later, destroying militant camps and bases across PoK and in Pakistan with precise air-strikes. Even though the Indian government broke all ties with Pakistan across almost all fronts, the two respective cricket boards agreed to play against each other in the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. Pakistan squad for ICC Women's World Cup 2025 - Fatima Sana (captain), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vice-captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wicket-keeper) and Syeda Aroob Shah. Non-travelling reserves: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar

The latest reports from Pakistan suggest that neither team captain, Fatima Sana, nor any representative will attend the grand opening ceremony in India, which kicks off the eight-team tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Pakistan to boycott Women’s ODI World Cup opening ceremony in India – Report

From Sanjiv Goenka to N. Srinivasan, here's a look at the top five richest IPL team owners. This list also includes Mukesh Ambani, CVC Capital Partners, Torrent Group, JSW Group & GMR Group and N. Srinivasan.

From Sanjiv Goenka to N. Srinivasan, here's a look at the top five richest IPL team owners.

From Sanjiv Goenka to N. Srinivasan, 5 richest IPL team owners, check who tops list

World number one Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are ready to clash at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday (September 7) in the US Open 2025 final. This will be their fifth career final meeting and third in a Grand Slam title clash. Alcaraz got the better of Sinner at the French Open earlier this year, but Sinner struck back with a Wimbledon crown. Now, the stakes are higher than ever: the winner not only takes home the trophy but also secures the World No. 1 ranking.<h2>History on the cards</h2>It’s also a record moment in tennis history. For the first time in the Open Era, the same two players are meeting in three different Grand Slam finals in a single year. They faced off at Roland Garros, battled again at Wimbledon, and now meet in the decider at the US Open.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/five-players-with-most-earnings-in-tennis-2025-season-djokovic-not-at-the-top-check-who-is-1757085681484">5 Tennis players with highest earnings in 2025: Djokovic not at the top, check who is</a><h2>Head-to-Head</h2>Carlos Alcaraz leads their rivalry 9–5 and has won six of the last seven matches. Most of those victories came on clay or slower hard courts. The only exception was in Cincinnati, where Jannik Sinner had to retire after just 20 minutes due to illness.<h2>Grand Slams</h2>At the majors, Alcaraz holds a narrow 3–2 edge; however, Sinner got the better of Alcaraz at the SW19 summit clash.<h2>Last Five Matches</h2>&nbsp;<ol><li>2024 China Open, Final: Alcaraz beat Sinner 6–7 (6–8), 6–4, 7–6 (7–3)</li><li>2024 Italian Open, Final: Alcaraz won 7–6 (7–5), 6–1.</li><li>2025 French Open, Final: Alcaraz defeated Sinner 4–6, 6–7 (4–7), 6–4, 7–6 (7–3), 7–6 (10–2)</li><li>2025 Wimbledon, Final: Sinner hit back with a 4–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 win.</li><li>2025 Cincinnati Open, Final: Alcaraz led 5–0 before Sinner retired.</li></ol><h2>What’s at Stake</h2>For Jannik Sinner, this is about defending his US Open crown and claiming a third Grand Slam title of the year. A win would not only keep him at the top of the rankings but also cement his place among the sport’s greats at just 24.&nbsp;For Carlos Alcaraz, the prize is just as big. Victory would avenge his Wimbledon loss, bring him back to World No. 1 after two years, and make him the youngest men’s player to win multiple majors on each surface.<h2>Where will the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final be live telecast in India?</h2>The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final will be live telecast on the Star Sports Network.<h2>Where will the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final be live-streamed in India?</h2>The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final will be live-streamed on JioHotstar.<h2>When and where will the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final be played?</h2>The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final will be played at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, September 7, at approximately 11:30 PM IST.

As the stage is all set for an epic US Open 2025 final, let's glance at the head-to-head and previous records of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

World number one Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are ready to clash at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday (September 7) in the US Open 2025 final. This will be their fifth career final meeting and third in a Grand Slam title clash. Alcaraz got the better of Sinner at the French Open earlier this year, but Sinner struck back with a Wimbledon crown. Now, the stakes are higher than ever: the winner not only takes home the trophy but also secures the World No. 1 ranking. History on the cards It’s also a record moment in tennis history. For the first time in the Open Era, the same two players are meeting in three different Grand Slam finals in a single year. They faced off at Roland Garros, battled again at Wimbledon, and now meet in the decider at the US Open. Also read | 5 Tennis players with highest earnings in 2025: Djokovic not at the top, check who is Head-to-Head Carlos Alcaraz leads their rivalry 9–5 and has won six of the last seven matches. Most of those victories came on clay or slower hard courts. The only exception was in Cincinnati, where Jannik Sinner had to retire after just 20 minutes due to illness. Grand Slams At the majors, Alcaraz holds a narrow 3–2 edge; however, Sinner got the better of Alcaraz at the SW19 summit clash. Last Five Matches 2024 China Open, Final: Alcaraz beat Sinner 6–7 (6–8), 6–4, 7–6 (7–3) 2024 Italian Open, Final: Alcaraz won 7–6 (7–5), 6–1. 2025 French Open, Final: Alcaraz defeated Sinner 4–6, 6–7 (4–7), 6–4, 7–6 (7–3), 7–6 (10–2) 2025 Wimbledon, Final: Sinner hit back with a 4–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 win. 2025 Cincinnati Open, Final: Alcaraz led 5–0 before Sinner retired. What’s at Stake For Jannik Sinner, this is about defending his US Open crown and claiming a third Grand Slam title of the year. A win would not only keep him at the top of the rankings but also cement his place among the sport’s greats at just 24. For Carlos Alcaraz, the prize is just as big. Victory would avenge his Wimbledon loss, bring him back to World No. 1 after two years, and make him the youngest men’s player to win multiple majors on each surface. Where will the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final be live telecast in India? The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final will be live telecast on the Star Sports Network. Where will the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final be live-streamed in India? The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final will be live-streamed on JioHotstar. When and where will the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final be played? The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles final will be played at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, September 7, at approximately 11:30 PM IST.

As the stage is all set for an epic US Open 2025 final, let's glance at the head-to-head and previous records of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

Sinner vs Alcaraz, US Open 2025 final: Head-to-head, last five matches, and live streaming details

Some cricketers have made a unique mark in T20 International cricket by representing two different teams during their careers. Discover the full list of these remarkable athletes who switched teams in T20Is.

Some cricketers have made a unique mark in T20 International cricket by representing two different teams during their careers. Discover the full list of these remarkable athletes who switched teams in T20Is.

You won’t believe this: Five renowned players who have represented two teams in T20I cricket

From Jasprit Bumrah to Shaheen Afridi, here is a look at the top five pacers to watch out for in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. This list also includes Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana.

From Jasprit Bumrah to Shaheen Afridi, here is a look at the top five pacers to watch out for in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. This list also includes Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana.

From Jasprit Bumrah to Shaheen Afridi, 5 pacers to watch out for in upcoming Asia Cup 2025

AJ Lee’s triumphant return to the WWE broke the internet, with the pro-wrestling industry going gaga over having their favourite girl back in her in-ring gear. A former WWE Divas champion, AJ Lee, joined her husband and another crowd favourite, CM Punk, at the recently concluded Friday Night SmackDown episode in Chicago, Punk’s hometown. Though the WWE teased her return last week, with Punk’s backstage promo with the RAW’s general manager, Adam Pearce, also aiding it, the 16,000-plus people at Allstate Arena jumped out of their seats when her music hit, with WWE promoting that video on its social media handles.&nbsp;WWE returns hit different, and when it comes to those returning after or around a decade, like CM Punk did (at Survivor Series 2023), it makes the moment all the more special for the pro-wrestling fans; meanwhile, AJ Lee’s return was no short of magic, as she received perhaps the loudest cheer of all comebacks in the women’s division to date. &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/john-cena-remaining-8-wwe-appearances-confirmed-smackdown-in-chicago-to-be-his-last-check-full-list-1757086599604">John Cena’s remaining 8 WWE appearances confirmed; SmackDown in Chicago to be his last…Check full list</a>&nbsp;The latest SmackDown Live episode was the grandest in a long time, with the Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar also making his presence felt during John Cena vs Sami Zayn’s US Title Match. Apart from the remaining segments, the main event of the night was the showstopper as it was supposed to be. &nbsp;Seth Rollins and his wife, and Women’s Intercontinental Champion, Becky Lynch, kick-started the main event; CM Punk soon interrupted Becky, with the fans welcoming their hometown hero with open arms. Becky kept shutting the crowd, who were also chanting AJ Lee’s name, but slapping Punk left, right and centre, like she did on the past RAW episode, urged the superstar to call out his wife to the loudest cheer of the evening. &nbsp;As AJ Lee’s music hit, the crowd went bonkers, with Lee hogging all the limelight. She did her usual steps before entering the ring and taking the attack on Becky to end the show.&nbsp;<h3>Watch Video -&nbsp;</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">AJ LEE IS BACK!!!!! 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/UPsT7EcVdE">pic.twitter.com/UPsT7EcVdE</a>&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1964146104162808083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Per the latest reports, Lee also signed a multi-year contract with the WWE.

After ten long years and over 3800 days later, AJ Lee made her WWE comeback. 

AJ Lee’s triumphant return to the WWE broke the internet, with the pro-wrestling industry going gaga over having their favourite girl back in her in-ring gear. A former WWE Divas champion, AJ Lee, joined her husband and another crowd favourite, CM Punk, at the recently concluded Friday Night SmackDown episode in Chicago, Punk’s hometown. Though the WWE teased her return last week, with Punk’s backstage promo with the RAW’s general manager, Adam Pearce, also aiding it, the 16,000-plus people at Allstate Arena jumped out of their seats when her music hit, with WWE promoting that video on its social media handles. WWE returns hit different, and when it comes to those returning after or around a decade, like CM Punk did (at Survivor Series 2023), it makes the moment all the more special for the pro-wrestling fans; meanwhile, AJ Lee’s return was no short of magic, as she received perhaps the loudest cheer of all comebacks in the women’s division to date. Also read | John Cena’s remaining 8 WWE appearances confirmed; SmackDown in Chicago to be his last…Check full list The latest SmackDown Live episode was the grandest in a long time, with the Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar also making his presence felt during John Cena vs Sami Zayn’s US Title Match. Apart from the remaining segments, the main event of the night was the showstopper as it was supposed to be. Seth Rollins and his wife, and Women’s Intercontinental Champion, Becky Lynch, kick-started the main event; CM Punk soon interrupted Becky, with the fans welcoming their hometown hero with open arms. Becky kept shutting the crowd, who were also chanting AJ Lee’s name, but slapping Punk left, right and centre, like she did on the past RAW episode, urged the superstar to call out his wife to the loudest cheer of the evening. As AJ Lee’s music hit, the crowd went bonkers, with Lee hogging all the limelight. She did her usual steps before entering the ring and taking the attack on Becky to end the show. Watch Video -

After ten long years and over 3800 days later, AJ Lee made her WWE comeback.&nbsp;

WWE: AJ Lee returns after 10 years to aid husband CM Punk on Chicago’s SmackDown episode – WATCH

Shreyas Iyer is back in the mix in Indian Cricket after being left out of the Asia Cup 2025 squad, as the BCCI named him the India-A captain for two four-day games against Australia-A in Lucknow, starting Tuesday (Sep 16). Nitish Kumar Reddy, who suffered a knee injury during India’s previous Test tour (against England), has also been included in the 15-man squad. Keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is Iyer’s deputy, while star opener KL Rahul and top seamer Mohammed Siraj are also named, but for the second game only; however, the BCCI release hasn’t mentioned who they would replace.&nbsp;Besides these first-team players, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan and Abhimanyu Easwaran – all part of the Anderson-Tendulkar five-match series, which India drew 2-2, have also been included, while spare keeper-batter N Jagadeesan, who replaced injured Rishabh Pant in the squad for the final Test, is also picked.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/team-india-kicks-off-asia-cup-2025-campaign-with-first-training-session-in-dubai-1757087738381">Team India kicks off Asia Cup 2025 campaign with first training session in Dubai</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, Iyer's return to the red-ball setup also boosts his chances of making a comeback to the Test side, with the home season starting shortly after the conclusion of the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. The batting mainstay last played a Test for India against England at Vizag in 2024. Although he remains in the tight scheme of things for the away Australia ODI series (in mid-October), his performance could push his case for a recall in the T20I side too, considering next year’s home T20 World Cup.<h3>Reddy’s return a win for India</h3>Reddy emerged as the top emerging all-format all-rounder for India, having played and impressed on two away tours (Down Under and in the UK). On Saturday (Sep 5), he bowled extended spells to left-handed Sudharsan at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides, Delhi and Lucknow Super Giants (in the IPL) batter Ayush Badoni, who smashed a cracking double hundred against East Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, has also been rewarded with a call-up.&nbsp; &nbsp;While Chennai Super Kings quick Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Thakur and Gurnoor Brar are among the other seamers, Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey and Tanush Kotian offer spin bowling options to Iyer. &nbsp;The first four-day game begins on September 16, with the second one starting on the 23rd. &nbsp;Here is India-A squad for the Australia series –&nbsp; &nbsp;Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhimanyu Easwaran, N Jagadeesan (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel (vice-captain, wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Harsh Dubey, Ayush Badoni, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tanush Kotian, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Khaleel Ahmed, Manav Suthar, Yash Thakur, KL Rahul*, Mohammed Siraj* * only for the second match

Despite making headlines in the T20 setup as a captain and a batter, the selectors ignored him for the forthcoming Asia Cup 2025. 

Shreyas Iyer is back in the mix in Indian Cricket after being left out of the Asia Cup 2025 squad, as the BCCI named him the India-A captain for two four-day games against Australia-A in Lucknow, starting Tuesday (Sep 16). Nitish Kumar Reddy, who suffered a knee injury during India’s previous Test tour (against England), has also been included in the 15-man squad. Keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is Iyer’s deputy, while star opener KL Rahul and top seamer Mohammed Siraj are also named, but for the second game only; however, the BCCI release hasn’t mentioned who they would replace. Besides these first-team players, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan and Abhimanyu Easwaran – all part of the Anderson-Tendulkar five-match series, which India drew 2-2, have also been included, while spare keeper-batter N Jagadeesan, who replaced injured Rishabh Pant in the squad for the final Test, is also picked. Also read | Team India kicks off Asia Cup 2025 campaign with first training session in Dubai Meanwhile, Iyer's return to the red-ball setup also boosts his chances of making a comeback to the Test side, with the home season starting shortly after the conclusion of the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. The batting mainstay last played a Test for India against England at Vizag in 2024. Although he remains in the tight scheme of things for the away Australia ODI series (in mid-October), his performance could push his case for a recall in the T20I side too, considering next year’s home T20 World Cup. Reddy’s return a win for India Reddy emerged as the top emerging all-format all-rounder for India, having played and impressed on two away tours (Down Under and in the UK). On Saturday (Sep 5), he bowled extended spells to left-handed Sudharsan at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Besides, Delhi and Lucknow Super Giants (in the IPL) batter Ayush Badoni, who smashed a cracking double hundred against East Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, has also been rewarded with a call-up. While Chennai Super Kings quick Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Thakur and Gurnoor Brar are among the other seamers, Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey and Tanush Kotian offer spin bowling options to Iyer. The first four-day game begins on September 16, with the second one starting on the 23rd. Here is India-A squad for the Australia series – Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhimanyu Easwaran, N Jagadeesan (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel (vice-captain, wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Harsh Dubey, Ayush Badoni, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tanush Kotian, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Khaleel Ahmed, Manav Suthar, Yash Thakur, KL Rahul*, Mohammed Siraj* * only for the second match

Despite making headlines in the T20 setup as a captain and a batter, the selectors ignored him for the forthcoming Asia Cup 2025.&nbsp;

Shreyas Iyer named India-A captain for four-day games against touring Australia-A; check schedule

&nbsp;Brazilian football superstar Neymar could be landing a huge chunk of cash after reports have emerged that the Brazilian could land a jaw-dropping $1.1 billion. Neymar, 33, who has carried the burden of expectations for his nation of delivering a World Cup title, has been named heir by a mystery Brazilian businessman. Already a million-dollar asset, Neymar is the world’s most expensive player, having joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, but could now pocket a huge sum after being named heir.<h2>Neymar to pocket $1.1 billion?</h2>According to reports from RIC, Neymar has been named legal heir to the businessman and legal proceedings have already started in June in Porto Alegre. While there has been no confirmation from the player and the businessman’s side, the assets are believed to be over one billion, making Neymar the richest footballer in the world. He is currently earning a whopping $30 million per year, having signed a contract with Puma in 2020.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;Neymar also earned millions in bonuses when he signed for PSG in 2017 and was on a reported salary of $25 million when he joined the French club. He was on the same play slab when he joined Al-Hilal on a free transfer in 2023. The striker joined Barcelona in 2013 from Santos, where he had inherited millions.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;If all goes to plan, Neymar could become the richest player in terms of net worth, surpassing the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who have valuations in the billions.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Neymar to play in 2026 World Cup?</h2>With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than a year away, Neymar would like to be in the thick of things. Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that Neymar will be in the plans for the World Cup if he is fit. However, he is not part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in September, having sustained a small injury.

Neymar also earned millions in bonuses when he signed for PSG in 2017 and was on a reported salary of $25 million when he joined the French club. 

Brazilian football superstar Neymar could be landing a huge chunk of cash after reports have emerged that the Brazilian could land a jaw-dropping $1.1 billion. Neymar, 33, who has carried the burden of expectations for his nation of delivering a World Cup title, has been named heir by a mystery Brazilian businessman. Already a million-dollar asset, Neymar is the world’s most expensive player, having joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, but could now pocket a huge sum after being named heir. Neymar to pocket $1.1 billion? According to reports from RIC, Neymar has been named legal heir to the businessman and legal proceedings have already started in June in Porto Alegre. While there has been no confirmation from the player and the businessman’s side, the assets are believed to be over one billion, making Neymar the richest footballer in the world. He is currently earning a whopping $30 million per year, having signed a contract with Puma in 2020. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Neymar also earned millions in bonuses when he signed for PSG in 2017 and was on a reported salary of $25 million when he joined the French club. He was on the same play slab when he joined Al-Hilal on a free transfer in 2023. The striker joined Barcelona in 2013 from Santos, where he had inherited millions. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out If all goes to plan, Neymar could become the richest player in terms of net worth, surpassing the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who have valuations in the billions. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Neymar to play in 2026 World Cup? With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than a year away, Neymar would like to be in the thick of things. Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that Neymar will be in the plans for the World Cup if he is fit. However, he is not part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in September, having sustained a small injury.

Neymar also earned millions in bonuses when he signed for PSG in 2017 and was on a reported salary of $25 million when he joined the French club.&nbsp;

Neymar set to inherit $1.1 billion fortune as footballer named sole heir by mystery Brazilian businessman - Report

From Jannik Sinner to Novak Djokovic, here is a look at players to reach all Grand Slam finals in the same year. Roger Federer also features on the honourable list having done so in the 2009 season where he also won his only French Open title. 

From Jannik Sinner to Novak Djokovic, here is a look at players to reach all Grand Slam finals in the same year. Roger Federer also features on the honourable list having done so in the 2009 season where he also won his only French Open title.&nbsp;

From Jannik Sinner to Novak Djokovic, players to reach all major slam finals in same year (last five)

Justin Herbert out-dueled Patrick Mahomes to lead the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-21 upset of the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL in Sao Paulo on Friday. Herbert threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns. His 32 rushing yards included 19 for a late first down that sealed victory against a Chiefs team known for their ability to come back.&nbsp;But Mahomes couldn't work his trademark magic in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the 49,000-seat Corinthians Arena, where the NFL returned for a second straight year for the first of its International Series games.&nbsp;Herbert connected with Quentin Johnston with a 23-yard touchdown pass that put the Chargers up 27-18 with 5:02 remaining.&nbsp;Harrison Butker's 27-yard field goal pulled the Chiefs within 27-21 with 2:34 remaining, but that was the last chance they would get as the Chargers turned their final drive into a victory march.&nbsp;"By any means, just got to go make a play," Herbert said. "That's what we've coached and that's what we've talked about and at the end of the day it was a fun play. Got down and got the win."&nbsp;It was a rough start for the Chiefs to a 2025 campaign in which they are aiming to return to the Super Bowl for a fourth straight year -- and regain the title after the Philadelphia Eagles ended their two-season reign in February.&nbsp;The Chargers finished runner-up to the Chiefs in the AFC West division last year but lost in the wild card round of the playoffs.&nbsp;"Just another game for us," Herbert said. "We came out here, executed, did what we needed to."&nbsp;Mahomes threw for 258 yards and a touchdown and ran for a TD, but Kansas City never led.&nbsp;They suffered a blow on the opening drive when talented second-year wide receiver Xavier Worthy was forced out of the game with a shoulder injury after colliding with teammate Travis Kelce.&nbsp;The Chargers then marched 68 yards in seven plays in a drive capped by Herbert's five-yard TD pass to Johnston.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Chiefs offense struggles</h2>The Chiefs offense was sputtering, putting up just 33 total yards in the first quarter with three punts and only two first downs.&nbsp;The Chargers stretched their lead to 10-0 on Cameron Dicker's 39-yard field goal at 13:47 of the second period.&nbsp;On the ensuing possession Mahomes piloted a 16-play 49-yard drive capped by a Butker 35-yard field goal.&nbsp;Two fourth-down conversions kept the drive alive but Kansas City's hopes of a touchdown were scuppered when Mahomes was sacked by Daiyan Henley on third-and-goal.Chargers mistakes gifted Kansas City one more chance with 45 seconds left in the first half.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;The Chiefs put together a rapid-fire drive capped by Butker's 59-yard field goal that cut the halftime deficit to 13-6.&nbsp;Mahomes scrambled 11 yards for a touchdown early in the third, but Butker missed the extra point attempt to leave the Chiefs down at 13-12.&nbsp;Herbert then found Keenan Allen for a touchdown that pushed Los Angeles' lead to 20-12. Kansas City would close within two on Kelce's 37-yard catch and run TD, but they couldn't get over the hump.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;A festive night that featured a jazz-tinged version of the US national anthem and halftime show by Colombian star Karol G drew luminaries including Brazilian footballer Neymar and three-time surf champion Gabriel Medina.&nbsp;It was streamed globally on YouTube, all part of a bid by the NFL -- which boasted $23 billion in revenue last year -- to expand its global footprint.&nbsp;This season the league will play seven games in cities outside the United States with contests in Dublin, London, Berlin and Madrid, as well as Sao Paulo. Melbourne will join in 2026.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Harrison Butker's 27-yard field goal pulled the Chiefs within 27-21 with 2:34 remaining, but that was the last chance they would get as the Chargers turned their final drive into a victory march.

Justin Herbert out-dueled Patrick Mahomes to lead the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-21 upset of the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL in Sao Paulo on Friday. Herbert threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns. His 32 rushing yards included 19 for a late first down that sealed victory against a Chiefs team known for their ability to come back. But Mahomes couldn't work his trademark magic in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the 49,000-seat Corinthians Arena, where the NFL returned for a second straight year for the first of its International Series games. Herbert connected with Quentin Johnston with a 23-yard touchdown pass that put the Chargers up 27-18 with 5:02 remaining. Harrison Butker's 27-yard field goal pulled the Chiefs within 27-21 with 2:34 remaining, but that was the last chance they would get as the Chargers turned their final drive into a victory march. "By any means, just got to go make a play," Herbert said. "That's what we've coached and that's what we've talked about and at the end of the day it was a fun play. Got down and got the win." It was a rough start for the Chiefs to a 2025 campaign in which they are aiming to return to the Super Bowl for a fourth straight year -- and regain the title after the Philadelphia Eagles ended their two-season reign in February. The Chargers finished runner-up to the Chiefs in the AFC West division last year but lost in the wild card round of the playoffs. "Just another game for us," Herbert said. "We came out here, executed, did what we needed to." Mahomes threw for 258 yards and a touchdown and ran for a TD, but Kansas City never led. They suffered a blow on the opening drive when talented second-year wide receiver Xavier Worthy was forced out of the game with a shoulder injury after colliding with teammate Travis Kelce. The Chargers then marched 68 yards in seven plays in a drive capped by Herbert's five-yard TD pass to Johnston. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Chiefs offense struggles The Chiefs offense was sputtering, putting up just 33 total yards in the first quarter with three punts and only two first downs. The Chargers stretched their lead to 10-0 on Cameron Dicker's 39-yard field goal at 13:47 of the second period. On the ensuing possession Mahomes piloted a 16-play 49-yard drive capped by a Butker 35-yard field goal. Two fourth-down conversions kept the drive alive but Kansas City's hopes of a touchdown were scuppered when Mahomes was sacked by Daiyan Henley on third-and-goal. Chargers mistakes gifted Kansas City one more chance with 45 seconds left in the first half. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details The Chiefs put together a rapid-fire drive capped by Butker's 59-yard field goal that cut the halftime deficit to 13-6. Mahomes scrambled 11 yards for a touchdown early in the third, but Butker missed the extra point attempt to leave the Chiefs down at 13-12. Herbert then found Keenan Allen for a touchdown that pushed Los Angeles' lead to 20-12. Kansas City would close within two on Kelce's 37-yard catch and run TD, but they couldn't get over the hump. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out A festive night that featured a jazz-tinged version of the US national anthem and halftime show by Colombian star Karol G drew luminaries including Brazilian footballer Neymar and three-time surf champion Gabriel Medina. It was streamed globally on YouTube, all part of a bid by the NFL -- which boasted $23 billion in revenue last year -- to expand its global footprint. This season the league will play seven games in cities outside the United States with contests in Dublin, London, Berlin and Madrid, as well as Sao Paulo. Melbourne will join in 2026. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Harrison Butker's 27-yard field goal pulled the Chiefs within 27-21 with 2:34 remaining, but that was the last chance they would get as the Chargers turned their final drive into a victory march.

NFL: Justin Herbert stars as Los Angeles Chargers top Kansas City Chiefs in Sao Paulo showpiece

Morocco trounced 10-man Niger 5-0 in Rabat on Friday to win Group E and become the first African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Ismael Saibari scored twice in the first half after Abdul-Latif Goumey was sent off and second-half goals from Ayoub el Kaabi, Hamza Igamane and Azzedine Ounahi completed the rout.&nbsp;A sixth straight victory lifted Morocco to an unassailable lead with 18 points -- eight more than Tanzania -- and sealed a seventh appearance at the global showpiece with two matches to spare.&nbsp;Morocco were shock semi-finalists at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, topping a group including Croatia and Belgium and eliminating Spain and Portugal in the knockout phase.The stunning run came to an end in the semi-finals as they lost 2-0 to France.&nbsp;Only Ounahi of the scorers against Niger was in the 2022 World Cup squad with coach Walid Regragui introducing new faces since, including Saibari from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;In Group A, Egypt beat Ethiopia 2-0 in Cairo with Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush converting late first-half penalties.&nbsp;Egypt can join Morocco at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico if they win away to second-placed Burkina Faso on Tuesday.&nbsp;Newcastle United signing Yoane Wissa was among the goals as the Democratic Republic of Congo hammered South Sudan 4-1 in Juba to stay top of Group B.&nbsp;Wissa moved from Brentford in a £50 million ($67 mn) deal after Sweden striker Alexander Isak left Newcastle for Liverpool in a British record move.&nbsp;The Congolese are hoping to return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, when the central African country was called Zaire.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a><h2>South Africa triumph</h2>Cedric Bakambu scored twice to help the visitors build a three-goal half-time advantage and Wissa added a fourth before Keer Majak claimed a consolation goal.Senegal trail DR Congo by one point ahead of a top-of-the-table showdown in Kinshasa on Tuesday after beating Sudan 2-0 in Diamniadio through goals from Kalidou Koulibaly and Pape Matar Sarr.&nbsp;South Africa maintained a five-point lead in Group C thanks to a comfortable 3-0 'away' victory over neighbours Lesotho in Bloemfontein.&nbsp;The home fixture for Lesotho was moved to the central South African city, 145 kilometres by road from the border, because the mountain kingdom does not have a FIFA-approved stadium.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Mohau Nkota, who quit famed Soweto club Orlando Pirates last month to join Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ettifaq, scored his first international goal for Bafana Bafana (the Boys) on 15 minutes.&nbsp;Lyle Foster from Premier League returnees Burnley and Oswin Appollis netted within four minutes midway through the second half.&nbsp;Victory did come at a cost for South Africa, though, with defenders Nyiko Mobbie and Thabo Moloisane retiring injured ahead of a key clash with Nigeria at the same venue on Tuesday.&nbsp;South Africa have 16 points, five more than Benin, who edged Zimbabwe 1-0 in Abidjan through a Steve Mounie goal. Nigeria, nine points behind the leaders, host Rwanda on Saturday.&nbsp;Clinical first-half finishing earned Gambia a surprise 3-1 win over Kenya in Nairobi with Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh scoring the second.&nbsp;However, the result had no impact on the top of Group F, with reigning African champions the Ivory Coast away to Gabon on Tuesday in a match likely to decide who finishes first.Serhou Guirassy, a prolific scorer for Borussia Dortmund with 38 goals in all competitions last season, bagged his first for Guinea in World Cup qualifying to set up a 3-0 win over Somalia.&nbsp;But a disappointing campaign by Guinea -- they lie fourth eight points behind Group G leaders Algeria -- means Guirassy will almost certainly miss the World Cup.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Morocco were shock semi-finalists at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, topping a group including Croatia and Belgium and eliminating Spain and Portugal in the knockout phase. The stunning run came to an end in the semi-finals as they lost 2-0 to France.

Morocco trounced 10-man Niger 5-0 in Rabat on Friday to win Group E and become the first African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Ismael Saibari scored twice in the first half after Abdul-Latif Goumey was sent off and second-half goals from Ayoub el Kaabi, Hamza Igamane and Azzedine Ounahi completed the rout. A sixth straight victory lifted Morocco to an unassailable lead with 18 points -- eight more than Tanzania -- and sealed a seventh appearance at the global showpiece with two matches to spare. Morocco were shock semi-finalists at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, topping a group including Croatia and Belgium and eliminating Spain and Portugal in the knockout phase. The stunning run came to an end in the semi-finals as they lost 2-0 to France. Only Ounahi of the scorers against Niger was in the 2022 World Cup squad with coach Walid Regragui introducing new faces since, including Saibari from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details In Group A, Egypt beat Ethiopia 2-0 in Cairo with Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush converting late first-half penalties. Egypt can join Morocco at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico if they win away to second-placed Burkina Faso on Tuesday. Newcastle United signing Yoane Wissa was among the goals as the Democratic Republic of Congo hammered South Sudan 4-1 in Juba to stay top of Group B. Wissa moved from Brentford in a £50 million ($67 mn) deal after Sweden striker Alexander Isak left Newcastle for Liverpool in a British record move. The Congolese are hoping to return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, when the central African country was called Zaire. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out South Africa triumph Cedric Bakambu scored twice to help the visitors build a three-goal half-time advantage and Wissa added a fourth before Keer Majak claimed a consolation goal. Senegal trail DR Congo by one point ahead of a top-of-the-table showdown in Kinshasa on Tuesday after beating Sudan 2-0 in Diamniadio through goals from Kalidou Koulibaly and Pape Matar Sarr. South Africa maintained a five-point lead in Group C thanks to a comfortable 3-0 'away' victory over neighbours Lesotho in Bloemfontein. The home fixture for Lesotho was moved to the central South African city, 145 kilometres by road from the border, because the mountain kingdom does not have a FIFA-approved stadium. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Mohau Nkota, who quit famed Soweto club Orlando Pirates last month to join Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ettifaq, scored his first international goal for Bafana Bafana (the Boys) on 15 minutes. Lyle Foster from Premier League returnees Burnley and Oswin Appollis netted within four minutes midway through the second half. Victory did come at a cost for South Africa, though, with defenders Nyiko Mobbie and Thabo Moloisane retiring injured ahead of a key clash with Nigeria at the same venue on Tuesday. South Africa have 16 points, five more than Benin, who edged Zimbabwe 1-0 in Abidjan through a Steve Mounie goal. Nigeria, nine points behind the leaders, host Rwanda on Saturday. Clinical first-half finishing earned Gambia a surprise 3-1 win over Kenya in Nairobi with Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh scoring the second. However, the result had no impact on the top of Group F, with reigning African champions the Ivory Coast away to Gabon on Tuesday in a match likely to decide who finishes first. Serhou Guirassy, a prolific scorer for Borussia Dortmund with 38 goals in all competitions last season, bagged his first for Guinea in World Cup qualifying to set up a 3-0 win over Somalia. But a disappointing campaign by Guinea -- they lie fourth eight points behind Group G leaders Algeria -- means Guirassy will almost certainly miss the World Cup. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Morocco were shock semi-finalists at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, topping a group including Croatia and Belgium and eliminating Spain and Portugal in the knockout phase. The stunning run came to an end in the semi-finals as they lost 2-0 to France.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Morocco crush 10-man Niger to seal spot in final draw

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will yet again cross paths as the two will meet in the final of the 2025 US Open on Sunday (Sep 7). Top seed Sinner dispatched Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to book a place in his fifth straight major final as he looks to defend his US Open crown. On the other hand, Alcaraz got the better of 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic to book his place in Sunday’s showdown clash.<h2>Sinner on a role</h2>Having reached the final of the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon, Sinner needed another win on Friday (Saturday early morning in India) to complete the set of major finals in 2025. He faced little resistance against Auger-Aliassime, who was seeded 25th in the tournament. The Italian opened his account at the Arthur Ashe Stadium by dropping only one game in the opening set. However, it was a completely different story in the second set when Auger-Aliassime bounced back.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;The Canadian would win the second set 6-3, reaching parity in the contest. However, the top seed again showcased his talent, holding on to his serve on and breaking Auger-Aliassime twice to pocket the third set.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;The fourth set did have a good fight between the two, but Sinner capitalised on the only break he received in the fourth game of the set. He held on to his serve and ultimately won the match to book a fifth consecutive major final. Sinner’s run includes three wins and a defeat, which came in the French Open final, where he had match points.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a><h2>Carlos Alcaraz awaits in final</h2>For the third straight major final, it will be Alcaraz against Sinner after the Spaniard got the better of Novak Djokovic in the semis. In another one-sided contest, Alcaraz beat Djokovic 6-4, 7-6, 6-2 to book his place in the final. This means Alacraz and Sinner will meet in a third major final, all on different surfaces in 2025.

For the third straight major final, it will be Carlos Alcaraz against Jannik Sinner after the Spaniard got the better of Novak Djokovic in the semis. In another one-sided contest, Alcaraz beat Djokovic 6-4, 7-6, 6-2 to book his place in the final.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will yet again cross paths as the two will meet in the final of the 2025 US Open on Sunday (Sep 7). Top seed Sinner dispatched Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to book a place in his fifth straight major final as he looks to defend his US Open crown. On the other hand, Alcaraz got the better of 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic to book his place in Sunday’s showdown clash. Sinner on a role Having reached the final of the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon, Sinner needed another win on Friday (Saturday early morning in India) to complete the set of major finals in 2025. He faced little resistance against Auger-Aliassime, who was seeded 25th in the tournament. The Italian opened his account at the Arthur Ashe Stadium by dropping only one game in the opening set. However, it was a completely different story in the second set when Auger-Aliassime bounced back. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) The Canadian would win the second set 6-3, reaching parity in the contest. However, the top seed again showcased his talent, holding on to his serve on and breaking Auger-Aliassime twice to pocket the third set. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out The fourth set did have a good fight between the two, but Sinner capitalised on the only break he received in the fourth game of the set. He held on to his serve and ultimately won the match to book a fifth consecutive major final. Sinner’s run includes three wins and a defeat, which came in the French Open final, where he had match points. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Carlos Alcaraz awaits in final For the third straight major final, it will be Alcaraz against Sinner after the Spaniard got the better of Novak Djokovic in the semis. In another one-sided contest, Alcaraz beat Djokovic 6-4, 7-6, 6-2 to book his place in the final. This means Alacraz and Sinner will meet in a third major final, all on different surfaces in 2025.

For the third straight major final, it will be Carlos Alcaraz against Jannik Sinner after the Spaniard got the better of Novak Djokovic in the semis. In another one-sided contest, Alcaraz beat Djokovic 6-4, 7-6, 6-2 to book his place in the final.

US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner edges Felix Auger-Aliassime in semis, books another final date with Carlos Alcaraz

BCCI, the wealthiest cricket board, is about to get richer after raising jersey branding rights prices, with the new rates set to blow the roof off. The latest reports suggest that the Indian Cricket Board has raised the stakes for jersey sponsors looking to connect with the BCCI, with the board welcoming bidders for a fresh three-year sponsorship cycle. While the (new) jersey sponsors will have to pay INR 3.5 crore per match for bilateral fixtures, the number reduces to INR 1.5 crore per match for multilateral matches (ICC/ACC).&nbsp;A Cricbuzz report states that these rates reflect a modest increase from BCCI’s previous partnership with Dream 11, which was INR 3.17 crore per bilateral game and INR 1.12 crore for ICC and ACC events, reflecting a targeted uplift of over 10 per cent in bilateral fixtures’ valuation and nearly three per cent for multi-team tournaments.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/team-india-kicks-off-asia-cup-2025-campaign-with-first-training-session-in-dubai-1757087738381">Team India kicks off Asia Cup 2025 campaign with first training session in Dubai</a> &nbsp;Although the discrepancy between the two categories revolves around the visibility factor, with sponsors gaining prominent reach while being placed in front of Indian jerseys during bilateral games, the ICC and ACC events restrict the branding exposure to mere sleeves. &nbsp;The new sponsorship deal will cover nearly 130 matches over the next three years, including major ICC events, the 2026 T20 World Cup and the 2027 ODI World Cup. However, considering the reported rates, the BCCI could pocket close to INR 400 crore in this window, with the number potentially going much higher depending on the bidding outcome.&nbsp; &nbsp;Also, considering the bidding date is scheduled for September 16, the Men in Blue will feature in the forthcoming Asia Cup 2025, which starts Sep 9 (in the UAE) without a lead sponsor, with a senior BCCI official confirming that an interim sponsor is unlikely. &nbsp;Meanwhile, (earlier) on September 2, the BCCI issued an Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for the lead sponsors' right, also outlining restrictions for several categories of companies, including gaming, betting, crypto and tobacco brands, from applying. The board also excluded companies dealing in sportswear, banking and finance, non-alcoholic cold beverages, fans, mixers, grinders, safety locks and insurance due to potential conflicts with existing sponsors.

While the (new) jersey sponsors will have to pay INR 3.5 crore per match for bilateral fixtures, the number reduces to INR 1.5 crore per match for multilateral matches (ICC/ACC).

BCCI, the wealthiest cricket board, is about to get richer after raising jersey branding rights prices, with the new rates set to blow the roof off. The latest reports suggest that the Indian Cricket Board has raised the stakes for jersey sponsors looking to connect with the BCCI, with the board welcoming bidders for a fresh three-year sponsorship cycle. While the (new) jersey sponsors will have to pay INR 3.5 crore per match for bilateral fixtures, the number reduces to INR 1.5 crore per match for multilateral matches (ICC/ACC). A Cricbuzz report states that these rates reflect a modest increase from BCCI’s previous partnership with Dream 11, which was INR 3.17 crore per bilateral game and INR 1.12 crore for ICC and ACC events, reflecting a targeted uplift of over 10 per cent in bilateral fixtures’ valuation and nearly three per cent for multi-team tournaments. Also read | Team India kicks off Asia Cup 2025 campaign with first training session in Dubai Although the discrepancy between the two categories revolves around the visibility factor, with sponsors gaining prominent reach while being placed in front of Indian jerseys during bilateral games, the ICC and ACC events restrict the branding exposure to mere sleeves. The new sponsorship deal will cover nearly 130 matches over the next three years, including major ICC events, the 2026 T20 World Cup and the 2027 ODI World Cup. However, considering the reported rates, the BCCI could pocket close to INR 400 crore in this window, with the number potentially going much higher depending on the bidding outcome. Also, considering the bidding date is scheduled for September 16, the Men in Blue will feature in the forthcoming Asia Cup 2025, which starts Sep 9 (in the UAE) without a lead sponsor, with a senior BCCI official confirming that an interim sponsor is unlikely. Meanwhile, (earlier) on September 2, the BCCI issued an Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for the lead sponsors' right, also outlining restrictions for several categories of companies, including gaming, betting, crypto and tobacco brands, from applying. The board also excluded companies dealing in sportswear, banking and finance, non-alcoholic cold beverages, fans, mixers, grinders, safety locks and insurance due to potential conflicts with existing sponsors.

While the (new) jersey sponsors will have to pay INR 3.5 crore per match for bilateral fixtures, the number reduces to INR 1.5 crore per match for multilateral matches (ICC/ACC).

Rich BCCI to get wealthier as Indian cricket board welcomes jersey sponsor bids – Report

Team India has officially started its Asia Cup 2025 journey, with players assembling in Dubai for their first practice session. The team hit the nets on Friday (Sep 5) evening at the ICC Academy, just days before their opening match against the UAE on Wednesday (Sep 10). As per the new plan by the BCCI, the team did not hold a training camp in India this time. Instead, all players were asked to directly report to Dubai by September 4, and the squad got together for their first full practice session on September 5.&nbsp;Leading the team is captain Suryakumar Yadav, who looked energetic and focused during the session. Vice-captain Shubman Gill was also present, along with other key players like Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, and Abhishek Sharma.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-5-highest-individual-scores-in-asia-cup-t20i-babar-ranks-second-but-not-from-pakistan-1756990820627">Top 5 highest individual scores in Asia Cup T20I – Babar ranks second, but not from Pakistan</a>&nbsp;The players arrived in batches, but by Friday evening, the entire squad had assembled. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak also joined the team and supervised the training session.&nbsp;This is India’s first major assignment after an overseas Test series against England. The Asia Cup 2025 marks the beginning of India’s preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026, which is just a few months away.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Team India has won the Asia Cup eight times and will be looking to lift the trophy once again under Surya’s leadership. The team looks strong on paper, with a good mix of experienced players and young talent.&nbsp;As the Asia Cup 2025 is about to commence, all eyes are on India’s first match on September 10, followed by the much-awaited clash against Pakistan on September 14 and then against Oman on September 19.<h2>Asia Cup 2025 format</h2>There are eight teams in the continental tournament, and they are divided into two groups.<ol><li>Group A - India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman</li><li>Group B - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong</li></ol><h2>Group Stage</h2><ol><li>Each team plays one match against every other team in its group.</li><li>So, each team plays three matches in this stage.</li><li>The top two teams from each group move to the Super Four round.</li></ol><h2>Super Four</h2><ol><li>The four qualified teams now play against each other once again.</li><li>So, each team plays three more matches here.</li><li>The top two teams from the Super Four go to the final.</li></ol><h2>Final</h2><ol><li>The final will be held on September 28 in Dubai.</li><li>The winner of the final will be crowned the Asia Cup 2025 champion.</li></ol>

As Team India gets ready for the Asia Cup 2025 without senior stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the team has begun practice in Dubai under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, aiming for a strong title defence.

Team India has officially started its Asia Cup 2025 journey, with players assembling in Dubai for their first practice session. The team hit the nets on Friday (Sep 5) evening at the ICC Academy, just days before their opening match against the UAE on Wednesday (Sep 10). As per the new plan by the BCCI, the team did not hold a training camp in India this time. Instead, all players were asked to directly report to Dubai by September 4, and the squad got together for their first full practice session on September 5. Leading the team is captain Suryakumar Yadav, who looked energetic and focused during the session. Vice-captain Shubman Gill was also present, along with other key players like Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, and Abhishek Sharma. Also read | Top 5 highest individual scores in Asia Cup T20I – Babar ranks second, but not from Pakistan The players arrived in batches, but by Friday evening, the entire squad had assembled. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak also joined the team and supervised the training session. This is India’s first major assignment after an overseas Test series against England. The Asia Cup 2025 marks the beginning of India’s preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026, which is just a few months away. Meanwhile, Team India has won the Asia Cup eight times and will be looking to lift the trophy once again under Surya’s leadership. The team looks strong on paper, with a good mix of experienced players and young talent. As the Asia Cup 2025 is about to commence, all eyes are on India’s first match on September 10, followed by the much-awaited clash against Pakistan on September 14 and then against Oman on September 19. Asia Cup 2025 format There are eight teams in the continental tournament, and they are divided into two groups. Group A - India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman Group B - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong Group Stage Each team plays one match against every other team in its group. So, each team plays three matches in this stage. The top two teams from each group move to the Super Four round. Super Four The four qualified teams now play against each other once again. So, each team plays three more matches here. The top two teams from the Super Four go to the final. Final The final will be held on September 28 in Dubai. The winner of the final will be crowned the Asia Cup 2025 champion.

As Team India gets ready for the Asia Cup 2025 without senior stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the team has begun practice in Dubai under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, aiming for a strong title defence.

Team India kicks off Asia Cup 2025 campaign with first training session in Dubai

Ferrari fans have been left disillusioned by Lewis Hamilton's dismal first season at Formula One's biggest team, which has failed to live up to the hype. The Scuderia's massive local support will descend on Monza this weekend in hope rather than expectation that Hamilton and his teammate Charles Leclerc can give them something to shout about in the face of overwhelming McLaren dominance. Red was predictably the dominant colour around the circuit on Friday (Sep 5), with Ferrari fans discussing their beloved team's chances of adding to this year's paltry four podium finishes -- none of which have been claimed by seven-time F1 champion Hamilton -- and no GP wins.&nbsp;"I was always a fan of Hamilton as a driver, and we all hoped when he arrived that he would win his eighth world title with Ferrari; it would have been really romantic," says Luca Spagnoli, 19, to AFP. "We'll see for next year, but this season is basically done."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mike-tyson-floyd-mayweather-fight-date-time-venue-streaming-details-1757054853732">Mike Tyson-Floyd Mayweather fight: Retired boxing legends to get in ring for exhibition bout</a>&nbsp;Hamilton is 200 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri and trails Leclerc by 42, having only finished ahead of the Monegasque twice all year.&nbsp;"I'm disappointed because he's not performed as well as we hoped he would when he arrived, because we all thought that Hamilton would be ahead of Leclerc, but instead Leclerc has been ahead of him in almost every race," adds Spagnoli.&nbsp;Hamilton, who started the Monza weekend with the fastest time in Friday's first practice, crashed out of last weekend's Dutch GP and suggested Ferrari replace him during the Hungarian GP before the summer break.<h3>‘Emotional rollercoaster’</h3>&nbsp;The 40-year-old has since shown renewed enthusiasm to be a Ferrari driver, saying on Thursday (Sep 4) that he still needed to pinch himself when returning to Italy and seeing the support for the team. Hamilton described his first year in red as an "emotional rollercoaster", and Sunday's race will offer similar thrills with drivers at full throttle 80 per cent of the time at the so-called "Temple of Speed".&nbsp;&nbsp;So far, Hamilton's best result has been winning the Sprint race at the China GP, scant reward for supporters who were delighted by his headline move to Ferrari after 12 years at Mercedes.&nbsp;"I was excited," recalled Anna Rinaldi, 41. "I was in a work meeting in Milan and I stopped the meeting, told everyone that this is a day for history, for Italy. It is a very important day in history.&nbsp;"I really hope that they're focusing on next year, and I hope they have something good to show for it. But my expectations are low because I've been a Ferrari fan for, I don't know, 40 years... the Schumacher years were good, but other than that it's been very hard."&nbsp;Hamilton's task at Monza has been made harder by a five-place grid penalty for failing to slow down in a yellow flag zone on his way to the grid at the Dutch GP.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

Hamilton is 200 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri and trails Leclerc by 42, having only finished ahead of the Monegasque twice all year.

Ferrari fans have been left disillusioned by Lewis Hamilton's dismal first season at Formula One's biggest team, which has failed to live up to the hype. The Scuderia's massive local support will descend on Monza this weekend in hope rather than expectation that Hamilton and his teammate Charles Leclerc can give them something to shout about in the face of overwhelming McLaren dominance. Red was predictably the dominant colour around the circuit on Friday (Sep 5), with Ferrari fans discussing their beloved team's chances of adding to this year's paltry four podium finishes -- none of which have been claimed by seven-time F1 champion Hamilton -- and no GP wins. "I was always a fan of Hamilton as a driver, and we all hoped when he arrived that he would win his eighth world title with Ferrari; it would have been really romantic," says Luca Spagnoli, 19, to AFP. "We'll see for next year, but this season is basically done." Also read | Mike Tyson-Floyd Mayweather fight: Retired boxing legends to get in ring for exhibition bout Hamilton is 200 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri and trails Leclerc by 42, having only finished ahead of the Monegasque twice all year. "I'm disappointed because he's not performed as well as we hoped he would when he arrived, because we all thought that Hamilton would be ahead of Leclerc, but instead Leclerc has been ahead of him in almost every race," adds Spagnoli. Hamilton, who started the Monza weekend with the fastest time in Friday's first practice, crashed out of last weekend's Dutch GP and suggested Ferrari replace him during the Hungarian GP before the summer break. ‘Emotional rollercoaster’ The 40-year-old has since shown renewed enthusiasm to be a Ferrari driver, saying on Thursday (Sep 4) that he still needed to pinch himself when returning to Italy and seeing the support for the team. Hamilton described his first year in red as an "emotional rollercoaster", and Sunday's race will offer similar thrills with drivers at full throttle 80 per cent of the time at the so-called "Temple of Speed". So far, Hamilton's best result has been winning the Sprint race at the China GP, scant reward for supporters who were delighted by his headline move to Ferrari after 12 years at Mercedes. "I was excited," recalled Anna Rinaldi, 41. "I was in a work meeting in Milan and I stopped the meeting, told everyone that this is a day for history, for Italy. It is a very important day in history. "I really hope that they're focusing on next year, and I hope they have something good to show for it. But my expectations are low because I've been a Ferrari fan for, I don't know, 40 years... the Schumacher years were good, but other than that it's been very hard." Hamilton's task at Monza has been made harder by a five-place grid penalty for failing to slow down in a yellow flag zone on his way to the grid at the Dutch GP. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Hamilton is 200 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri and trails Leclerc by 42, having only finished ahead of the Monegasque twice all year.

F1: Lewis Hamilton’s dismal first season at Ferrari leaves fans disheartened

England announced on Friday (Sep 4) they were resting opening batsman Ben Duckett from an upcoming T20 series against South Africa following successive one-day international losses to the Proteas, with Sam Curran recalled for the first time this year. Duckett, a first-choice all-format player, was out for scores of five and 14 in this week's two ODIs, with defeats at Headingley and Lord's leaving England 2-0 down in a three-match contest ahead of Sunday's finale in Southampton.&nbsp;&nbsp;The usually lively left-hander has looked weary after being one of a handful of England cricketers involved throughout a gruelling five-Test series at home to India before a month of action in the domestic 100 balls per side Hundred competition.&nbsp;&nbsp;Duckett is set for a key role at the top of England's order when they bid to regain the Ashes in Australia starting in November. It remains to be seen if he will keep his ODI place at Hampshire's Rose Bowl ground this weekend.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/yuvraj-singh-suggests-abhishek-sharma-shubman-gill-to-play-golf-to-enhance-their-game-ahead-of-asia-cup-2025-1757075489181">Yuvraj Singh urges Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill to turn attention to golf for Asia Cup glory</a>&nbsp;England white-ball captain Harry Brook had rejected suggestions Duckett should be rested immediately after Thursday's five-run loss at Lord's, but team management appears to have changed course. They also seem to have had a rethink about the role of Surrey all-rounder Curran, whose England exile has coincided with head coach Brendon McCullum taking over as limited-overs boss in addition to his Test duties.&nbsp;&nbsp;Curran was a key figure as the Oval Invincibles won a third straight Hundred title. As well as being added to the England T20 squad to face South Africa, he will also join the three-match trip to Ireland. His value as a seam-bowling all-rounder was thrown into sharp focus as South Africa secured an ODI series win at Lord's after plundering part-time spinners Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks for 112 runs in 10 overs.&nbsp;England great Stuart Broad, speaking before Friday's announcement, urged some of the all-format players to be given a break ahead of the Ashes.&nbsp;"I thought England looked a bit tired," he told Sky Sports. "It's understandable."&nbsp;"They played 25 days solid, hard cricket against India in the Test series, and two days later, they were straight into The Hundred. Now they're playing a white-ball series, and the winter is only getting busier.&nbsp;"Now they have lost this series, I would be half-tempted to send Ben Duckett and Joe Root up the M1 (motorway to go home) rather than down to Southampton," the former paceman added.&nbsp;"I think there are some jaded minds," said Broad.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Duckett is set for a key role at the top of England's order when they bid to regain the Ashes in Australia starting in November.

England announced on Friday (Sep 4) they were resting opening batsman Ben Duckett from an upcoming T20 series against South Africa following successive one-day international losses to the Proteas, with Sam Curran recalled for the first time this year. Duckett, a first-choice all-format player, was out for scores of five and 14 in this week's two ODIs, with defeats at Headingley and Lord's leaving England 2-0 down in a three-match contest ahead of Sunday's finale in Southampton. The usually lively left-hander has looked weary after being one of a handful of England cricketers involved throughout a gruelling five-Test series at home to India before a month of action in the domestic 100 balls per side Hundred competition. Duckett is set for a key role at the top of England's order when they bid to regain the Ashes in Australia starting in November. It remains to be seen if he will keep his ODI place at Hampshire's Rose Bowl ground this weekend. Also read | Yuvraj Singh urges Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill to turn attention to golf for Asia Cup glory England white-ball captain Harry Brook had rejected suggestions Duckett should be rested immediately after Thursday's five-run loss at Lord's, but team management appears to have changed course. They also seem to have had a rethink about the role of Surrey all-rounder Curran, whose England exile has coincided with head coach Brendon McCullum taking over as limited-overs boss in addition to his Test duties. Curran was a key figure as the Oval Invincibles won a third straight Hundred title. As well as being added to the England T20 squad to face South Africa, he will also join the three-match trip to Ireland. His value as a seam-bowling all-rounder was thrown into sharp focus as South Africa secured an ODI series win at Lord's after plundering part-time spinners Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks for 112 runs in 10 overs. England great Stuart Broad, speaking before Friday's announcement, urged some of the all-format players to be given a break ahead of the Ashes. "I thought England looked a bit tired," he told Sky Sports. "It's understandable." "They played 25 days solid, hard cricket against India in the Test series, and two days later, they were straight into The Hundred. Now they're playing a white-ball series, and the winter is only getting busier. "Now they have lost this series, I would be half-tempted to send Ben Duckett and Joe Root up the M1 (motorway to go home) rather than down to Southampton," the former paceman added. "I think there are some jaded minds," said Broad. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Duckett is set for a key role at the top of England's order when they bid to regain the Ashes in Australia starting in November.

England rest opener Ben Duckett for Proteas T20Is and recall Sam Curran


From Carlos Alcaraz to Aryna Sabalenka, meet the top five paid tennis athletes in 2025. The list also features big names like Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic and Yannik Sinner.

From Carlos Alcaraz to Aryna Sabalenka, meet the five highest-paid tennis players in 2025.

5 Tennis players with highest earnings in 2025: Djokovic not at the top, check who is

The end of John Cena’s retirement tour is inching closer, and the WWE universe cannot pretend not to think about it. The former 17-time champion, whose title run ended with Cody Rhodes beating him at SummerSlam Night 2, will next appear on the Friday Night SmackDown episode (on September 5) in Chicago, which also happens to be his last at this event. Ironically, he made his in-ring TV debut at the same venue more than two decades ago. ‘The Greatest of all Time’ now has eight more dates left with the WWE universe, with the pro-wrestling mogul announcing Cena’s final dates of his retirement tour.&nbsp;Cena has done it all on his retirement tour: won the Elimination Chamber, main-evented his final WrestleMania, won the world title at the Show of Shows, beat some of the top names, including his old foes in marquee matches, and whatnot. He even cut promos (to remember for the ages), fought several future stars like Logan Paul, and lost his record-breaking title to Rhodes.&nbsp;In PICS | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/6-wwe-superstars-aj-lee-brock-lesnar-who-could-headline-smackdown-episode-shocking-returns-on-cards-1757082037345">6 WWE superstars who could headline Sep 5 SmackDown Episode; 2 shocking returns on cards</a> &nbsp;While he will make his last in-ring appearance in Chicago on SmackDown’s next episode, Cena will next feature on the Monday Night RAW episode in Springfield, Massachusetts (on September 15). John will then feature in WWE’s next PPV, WrestlePalooza, in Indianapolis, five days later (on September 20), where he is likely to face the Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar. &nbsp;Following an almost 20-day break, Cena will be part of WWE’s next PPV, Crown Jewel in Perth (on October 11). &nbsp;John Cena will again be on an almost one-month hiatus before returning on Monday Night RAW’s episode (on November 10) in Boston. A week later, he will appear on his final RAW episode at the famous Madison Square Garden in New York City (November 17), leaving him with two final appearances. &nbsp;While Survivor Series in San Diego on November 29 would be his penultimate appearance as an active WWE superstar, his retirement match would be at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 in Washington, DC.&nbsp;<h3>Here is the complete and confirmed list of John Cena’s remaining matches in WWE</h3>• SmackDown in Chicago, IL — September 5 • RAW in Springfield, MA — September 15 • WrestlePalooza in Indianapolis, IN — September 20 • Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia — October 11 • RAW in Boston, MA — November 10 • RAW in NYC (at MSG) — November 17 • Survivor Series in San Diego, CA — November 29 • Retirement Match at SNME, Washington, DC — December 13

‘The Greatest of all Time’ now has eight more dates left with the WWE universe, with the pro-wrestling mogul announcing Cena’s final dates of his retirement tour.

The end of John Cena’s retirement tour is inching closer, and the WWE universe cannot pretend not to think about it. The former 17-time champion, whose title run ended with Cody Rhodes beating him at SummerSlam Night 2, will next appear on the Friday Night SmackDown episode (on September 5) in Chicago, which also happens to be his last at this event. Ironically, he made his in-ring TV debut at the same venue more than two decades ago. ‘The Greatest of all Time’ now has eight more dates left with the WWE universe, with the pro-wrestling mogul announcing Cena’s final dates of his retirement tour. Cena has done it all on his retirement tour: won the Elimination Chamber, main-evented his final WrestleMania, won the world title at the Show of Shows, beat some of the top names, including his old foes in marquee matches, and whatnot. He even cut promos (to remember for the ages), fought several future stars like Logan Paul, and lost his record-breaking title to Rhodes. In PICS | 6 WWE superstars who could headline Sep 5 SmackDown Episode; 2 shocking returns on cards While he will make his last in-ring appearance in Chicago on SmackDown’s next episode, Cena will next feature on the Monday Night RAW episode in Springfield, Massachusetts (on September 15). John will then feature in WWE’s next PPV, WrestlePalooza, in Indianapolis, five days later (on September 20), where he is likely to face the Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar. Following an almost 20-day break, Cena will be part of WWE’s next PPV, Crown Jewel in Perth (on October 11). John Cena will again be on an almost one-month hiatus before returning on Monday Night RAW’s episode (on November 10) in Boston. A week later, he will appear on his final RAW episode at the famous Madison Square Garden in New York City (November 17), leaving him with two final appearances. While Survivor Series in San Diego on November 29 would be his penultimate appearance as an active WWE superstar, his retirement match would be at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 in Washington, DC. Here is the complete and confirmed list of John Cena’s remaining matches in WWE • SmackDown in Chicago, IL — September 5 • RAW in Springfield, MA — September 15 • WrestlePalooza in Indianapolis, IN — September 20 • Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia — October 11 • RAW in Boston, MA — November 10 • RAW in NYC (at MSG) — November 17 • Survivor Series in San Diego, CA — November 29 • Retirement Match at SNME, Washington, DC — December 13

‘The Greatest of all Time’ now has eight more dates left with the WWE universe, with the pro-wrestling mogul announcing Cena’s final dates of his retirement tour.

John Cena’s remaining 8 WWE appearances confirmed; SmackDown in Chicago to be his last…Check full list

From Steffi Graf to Chris Evert, discover the five female players with the most US Open singles titles and their memorable victories in tennis history.

From Steffi Graf to Chris Evert, discover the five female players with the most US Open singles titles and their memorable victories in tennis history.

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There are ways to get better at things you do for fun or as a profession, and with cricket, different things work for people. While some hit the nets, grind in the outfield or bat more to get back in rhythm, others find solace and peace in playing different sports to regain form; Yuvraj Singh perhaps belongs to that category. Admitting to having missed out on an opportunity that could have enhanced his cricket career, Yuvraj suggests that the Indian Team's young guns, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, must avoid making the same mistake that he made during his playing days. &nbsp;With both gearing up for the continental tournament (Asia Cup 2025) in the UAE, starting September 9, Yuvraj urges them to find time to play golf, which he explained is a stress-buster and improves hitting abilities.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watching-ipl-is-expensive-but-not-women-odi-world-cup-as-icc-releases-affordable-ticket-prices-1757072086816">Watching IPL is expensive but not Women’s ODI World Cup as ICC releases ‘affordable’ ticket prices</a>&nbsp;Yuvraj, known for his flamboyant style and free-flow game, admitted missing out on playing golf back in the day, which could have helped him add at least 3000 more runs to his international tally, something he wants Gill and Sharma to learn from and take advantage of. &nbsp;"I have told them to play golf, and I encourage them to play. It's very hard to find time, but I think the IPL is a good time for them to actually find time and hit some balls," Yuvraj said at an event. "It's up to them. Now they are superstars of the game, and they have to decide what's going to help them be better. If golf can be something, then they have to decide that. But I encourage all athletes to play golf. I think it's a great way to unwind, and it's great for the mind." &nbsp;When asked about how golf will benefit them, Yuvraj said, "I feel that any sport that helps you relax is going to be less taxing on the body and more fruitful for the mind. If you see the culture of golf in Australia, South Africa, and England, the majority of the best cricketers have played golf from a very young age.” &nbsp;"You see a lot of these guys actually play a lot of golf and do less cricket practice during tours. You can't change something in a game in three days. &nbsp;"But how can you recover and be mentally fresh for a game? So I just feel it's not just cricket. For any sportsperson in the world, they should play golf because eventually it will bring out the best in them in their sport,” he continued.<h3>Gill and Abhishek at Asia Cup 2025 &nbsp;</h3>The pair is likely to open in this eight-team tournament, with India set to face the venue hosts (the UAE) in their opener (on September 10). India will next face Pakistan in the marquee clash next Sunday (Sep 14) before facing Oman in their last league game (Sep 19).&nbsp; &nbsp;Reflecting on what golf would have done to his cricket career, Yuvraj noted,&nbsp;&nbsp;"I would have scored 3,000 more runs. I tell all the young cricketers to try and play golf, hit the ball, see how you feel. Because sometimes too much practice is also not good for you. Sometimes when you're not scoring runs, you want to practice more, and with golf as well, you want to hit more balls. But sometimes it's good to relax," he said.

Yuvraj suggests that the Indian Team's young guns, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, must avoid making the same mistake that he made during his playing days.

There are ways to get better at things you do for fun or as a profession, and with cricket, different things work for people. While some hit the nets, grind in the outfield or bat more to get back in rhythm, others find solace and peace in playing different sports to regain form; Yuvraj Singh perhaps belongs to that category. Admitting to having missed out on an opportunity that could have enhanced his cricket career, Yuvraj suggests that the Indian Team's young guns, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, must avoid making the same mistake that he made during his playing days. With both gearing up for the continental tournament (Asia Cup 2025) in the UAE, starting September 9, Yuvraj urges them to find time to play golf, which he explained is a stress-buster and improves hitting abilities. Also read | Watching IPL is expensive but not Women’s ODI World Cup as ICC releases ‘affordable’ ticket prices Yuvraj, known for his flamboyant style and free-flow game, admitted missing out on playing golf back in the day, which could have helped him add at least 3000 more runs to his international tally, something he wants Gill and Sharma to learn from and take advantage of. "I have told them to play golf, and I encourage them to play. It's very hard to find time, but I think the IPL is a good time for them to actually find time and hit some balls," Yuvraj said at an event. "It's up to them. Now they are superstars of the game, and they have to decide what's going to help them be better. If golf can be something, then they have to decide that. But I encourage all athletes to play golf. I think it's a great way to unwind, and it's great for the mind." When asked about how golf will benefit them, Yuvraj said, "I feel that any sport that helps you relax is going to be less taxing on the body and more fruitful for the mind. If you see the culture of golf in Australia, South Africa, and England, the majority of the best cricketers have played golf from a very young age.” "You see a lot of these guys actually play a lot of golf and do less cricket practice during tours. You can't change something in a game in three days. "But how can you recover and be mentally fresh for a game? So I just feel it's not just cricket. For any sportsperson in the world, they should play golf because eventually it will bring out the best in them in their sport,” he continued. Gill and Abhishek at Asia Cup 2025 The pair is likely to open in this eight-team tournament, with India set to face the venue hosts (the UAE) in their opener (on September 10). India will next face Pakistan in the marquee clash next Sunday (Sep 14) before facing Oman in their last league game (Sep 19). Reflecting on what golf would have done to his cricket career, Yuvraj noted, "I would have scored 3,000 more runs. I tell all the young cricketers to try and play golf, hit the ball, see how you feel. Because sometimes too much practice is also not good for you. Sometimes when you're not scoring runs, you want to practice more, and with golf as well, you want to hit more balls. But sometimes it's good to relax," he said.

Yuvraj suggests that the Indian Team's young guns, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, must avoid making the same mistake that he made during his playing days.

Yuvraj Singh urges Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill to turn attention to golf for Asia Cup glory

Former US Open women's singles champion Naomi Osaka had a great run at the US Open 2025 until home girl Amanda Anisimova ended it in semis on Thursday (Sep 4). The former champ had started the match well by winning the first set but then lost the next two and found herself out of the tournament. This was the first time Osaka was playing in a grand slam semi-final since 2021 also the year she won last of her four slams in Australia Open.<h2>Osaka reacts to semis loss vs Anisimova in US Open</h2>Osaka, who had earlier made heads turn with her stylish dress, roses in ponytail and Labubu doll, was looking in fine touch when the match against Anisimova started. The first set, though it went into the tie-breaker, was in favour of Osaka, who won it 7(7)-6(4). The second set also went into the tie-breaker but this time the American won it 7(7)-6(3). In the third and decisive set, Osaka seemed to run out of steam as Anisimova took the game, set and match 6-3.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-final-aryna-sabalenka-vs-amanda-anisimova-head-to-head-record-and-last-five-matches-1757064113608">US Open 2025: Sabalenka vs Anisimova head-to-head record, last five matches</a>After the loss, Osaka said told reporters: "I don't feel sad, it's really weird. Well, it's not weird because I just feel that I did the best that I could. And, honestly it's kind of inspiring for me because it makes me just want to train and try to get better and hopefully just give it my best shot again and see what happens. I think I can't be mad or upset at myself."<h2>Anisimova gets a chance at Wimbledon loss redemption</h2>Amanda Anisimova is in her first US Open final, shortly after making it to the maiden Wimbledon final nearly two months back. The American had beaten Sabalenka in the Wimbledon semis to enter the final but lost to eventual winner Iga Swiatek. In US Open, she beat Swiatek in the quarter-final to book a place in semis and now would be hoping to win her maiden grand slam title on Saturday (Sep 7).

Osaka, who had earlier made heads turn with her stylish dress, roses in ponytail and Labubu doll, was looking in fine touch when the match against Anisimova started. She, however, lost the second and third set after winning the first one and her US Open 2025 campaign came to an end.

Former US Open women's singles champion Naomi Osaka had a great run at the US Open 2025 until home girl Amanda Anisimova ended it in semis on Thursday (Sep 4). The former champ had started the match well by winning the first set but then lost the next two and found herself out of the tournament. This was the first time Osaka was playing in a grand slam semi-final since 2021 also the year she won last of her four slams in Australia Open. Osaka reacts to semis loss vs Anisimova in US Open Osaka, who had earlier made heads turn with her stylish dress, roses in ponytail and Labubu doll, was looking in fine touch when the match against Anisimova started. The first set, though it went into the tie-breaker, was in favour of Osaka, who won it 7(7)-6(4). The second set also went into the tie-breaker but this time the American won it 7(7)-6(3). In the third and decisive set, Osaka seemed to run out of steam as Anisimova took the game, set and match 6-3. Also Read - US Open 2025: Sabalenka vs Anisimova head-to-head record, last five matches After the loss, Osaka said told reporters: "I don't feel sad, it's really weird. Well, it's not weird because I just feel that I did the best that I could. And, honestly it's kind of inspiring for me because it makes me just want to train and try to get better and hopefully just give it my best shot again and see what happens. I think I can't be mad or upset at myself." Anisimova gets a chance at Wimbledon loss redemption Amanda Anisimova is in her first US Open final, shortly after making it to the maiden Wimbledon final nearly two months back. The American had beaten Sabalenka in the Wimbledon semis to enter the final but lost to eventual winner Iga Swiatek. In US Open, she beat Swiatek in the quarter-final to book a place in semis and now would be hoping to win her maiden grand slam title on Saturday (Sep 7).

Osaka, who had earlier made heads turn with her stylish dress, roses in ponytail and Labubu doll, was looking in fine touch when the match against Anisimova started. She, however, lost the second and third set after winning the first one and her US Open 2025 campaign came to an end.

Osaka says she 'doesn't feel sad and it's weird' after US Open semis loss vs Anisimova

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