From Ravichandran Ashwin to Yuzvendra Chahal, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in Indian Premier League. This list also includes Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

From Ravichandran Ashwin to Yuzvendra Chahal, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in Indian Premier League. This list also includes Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

From Ravichandran Ashwin to Yuzvendra Chahal, 5 bowlers with most wickets in IPL

Carlos Alcaraz is always in the news whenever he's playing in a tournament and even more so when the tournament is a grand slam. The Spaniard is currently taking part in ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/us-open">US Open</a> 2025 and has made it to the second round but what is making news is his new haircut. Alacarz's new hairdo, or rather no-hairdo, is generating mixed reactions and the tennis star has finally revealed why he went for such a drastic step. In the previous slam, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/wimbledon-2025">Wimbledon 2025</a>, he had a nice head full of hair, and now it is just more like a stubble on his head.<h2>Why did Alcaraz cut his hair?</h2>As reported by the US Open website, Alcaraz felt like his hair "was long already" and he "wanted to get a haircut." The result we are seeing, however, was doing of Alcaraz's brother, who according to the US Open 2022 winner, "misunderstood with the machine." After that, Alcaraz realized that "the only way to fix it is just shave it off."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2025-zarazua-ranked-82-beats-ao-2025-winner-keys-to-become-first-mexican-to-win-a-major-match-since-1995-1756196715239">US Open 2025: Zarazua, ranked 82, beats AO 2025 winner Keys to become first Mexican to win a major match since 1995</a>"To be honest, it's not that bad. I guess," he added further. "I'm not really into the hair at all. I'm the guy who thinks, 'Okay, the hair grows and in a few days it's going to be already okay.'"<h2>Alcaraz in US Open 2025</h2>The haircut, however, did not have any effect on his game as he sailed through the second round of the year's last grand slam with a straight sets win. Alcaraz beat Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in the first round at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium and now faces Italian Mattia Bellucci in the second round of the major.Speaking on how he felt while playing with his new haircut, Alcaraz said: "I think I was faster. It was funny when I saw myself on the screen with the haircut. [My head] was super white. It's weird for me to see myself that white in the hair."

US Open 2022 winner Carlos Alcaraz revealed that his brother ‘misunderstood the machine’ and ‘the only to fix it (hair) was to shave it off.’ His new haircut, which more like a stubble on head, is creating a lot of buzz at the year's last major.

Carlos Alcaraz is always in the news whenever he's playing in a tournament and even more so when the tournament is a grand slam. The Spaniard is currently taking part in ongoing US Open 2025 and has made it to the second round but what is making news is his new haircut. Alacarz's new hairdo, or rather no-hairdo, is generating mixed reactions and the tennis star has finally revealed why he went for such a drastic step. In the previous slam, Wimbledon 2025, he had a nice head full of hair, and now it is just more like a stubble on his head. Why did Alcaraz cut his hair? As reported by the US Open website, Alcaraz felt like his hair "was long already" and he "wanted to get a haircut." The result we are seeing, however, was doing of Alcaraz's brother, who according to the US Open 2022 winner, "misunderstood with the machine." After that, Alcaraz realized that "the only way to fix it is just shave it off." Also Read - US Open 2025: Zarazua, ranked 82, beats AO 2025 winner Keys to become first Mexican to win a major match since 1995 "To be honest, it's not that bad. I guess," he added further. "I'm not really into the hair at all. I'm the guy who thinks, 'Okay, the hair grows and in a few days it's going to be already okay.'" Alcaraz in US Open 2025 The haircut, however, did not have any effect on his game as he sailed through the second round of the year's last grand slam with a straight sets win. Alcaraz beat Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in the first round at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium and now faces Italian Mattia Bellucci in the second round of the major. Speaking on how he felt while playing with his new haircut, Alcaraz said: "I think I was faster. It was funny when I saw myself on the screen with the haircut. [My head] was super white. It's weird for me to see myself that white in the hair."

US Open 2022 winner Carlos Alcaraz revealed that his brother ‘misunderstood the machine’ and ‘the only to fix it (hair) was to shave it off.’ His new haircut, which more like a stubble on head, is creating a lot of buzz at the year's last major.

Why did Alcaraz cut his hair - US Open 2022 winner reveals reason

Ravi Ashwin has announced his retirement from IPL after 16 seasons. He played for five IPL teams, took 187 wickets, scored 833 runs and won two IPL titles - both with CSK in 2010 and 2011.

Ravi Ashwin has announced his retirement from IPL after 16 seasons. He played for five IPL teams, took 187 wickets, scored 833 runs and won two IPL titles - both with CSK in 2010 and 2011.

Ravichandran Ashwin retires from IPL: Wickets, Titles, Runs, Controversies and Teams

Veteran cricketer and Chennai Super Kings star Ravichandran Ashwin has officially called time on his Indian Premier League (IPL) career on Wednesday (Aug 27). The former IPL champion took to his social media handle to announce the decision to quit the IPL. Calling it a new beginning, Ashwin will go down as one of the greatest players to have played in the IPL while representing five different franchises.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Special day and hence a special beginning. They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today🤓. Would like to thank all the franchisees for all the…&mdash; Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashwinravi99/status/1960566235873337576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Ashwin retires from IPL</h2>“Special day and hence a special beginning. They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today. Would like to thank all the franchisees for all the wonderful memories and relationships over the years and most importantly the @IPL and the @BCCI for what they have given me until now. Look forward to enjoying and making the most of what’s ahead of me,” Ashwin wrote on his X handle.&nbsp;Ashwin, who returned to CSK for IPL 2025 after a nine-year absence, was linked with a move away from the franchise as reports emerged of his possible trade. However, those speculations came to an end on Wednesday with Ashwin announcing his retirement from the IPL. He goes down as one of the best IPL players, having won the title in back-to-back years in 2010 and 2011 while also bagging 187 wickets in 221 matches.&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;Ashwin occupied a significant portion of the salary and price after returning to CSK in the auction. He was bought for INR 9.75 crore in the mega auctions held in November 2024. His return was a welcome boost for the franchise, but did no favours to an already ageing squad. CSK already have players like MS Dhoni (44) and Ravindra Jadeja (36) who have passed their peak and contribute to the already ageing squad.&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;On the performance side, Ashwin had been a great servant to all the franchises he has played in the past in the IPL. However, with nine matches played and seven wickets taken in IPL 2025, he was clearly not someone CSK trusted for a long time.&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;He announced his retirement from international cricket in December 2024, marking the end of an era in Indian cricket, which means he will have less competitive cricket to play in the build-up to IPL 2026.

Ravichandran Ashwin, who returned to CSK for IPL 2025 after a nine-year absence, was linked with a move away from the franchise as reports emerged of his possible trade. 

Veteran cricketer and Chennai Super Kings star Ravichandran Ashwin has officially called time on his Indian Premier League (IPL) career on Wednesday (Aug 27). The former IPL champion took to his social media handle to announce the decision to quit the IPL. Calling it a new beginning, Ashwin will go down as one of the greatest players to have played in the IPL while representing five different franchises.

Ravichandran Ashwin, who returned to CSK for IPL 2025 after a nine-year absence, was linked with a move away from the franchise as reports emerged of his possible trade.&nbsp;

Ravichandran Ashwin announces IPL retirement, posts 'my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared his delight as the nation is set to host the Chess World Cup (FIDE World Cup, technical name) in November 2025. In an announcement made by the International Federation on Tuesday (Aug 26), the FIDE World Cup will return to India after a two-decade wait as top Indian talents look to make the nation proud. Writing on his X handle, Prime Minister Modi was delighted and praised the growing popularity of the sport in India.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">India is delighted to be hosting the prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025 and that too after over two decades. Chess is gaining popularity among our youth. I am sure this tournament will witness thrilling matches and showcase the brilliance of top players from around the world. <a href="https://t.co/iyfS7f3gGz">https://t.co/iyfS7f3gGz</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1960399394613944789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>PM Modi delighted for FIDE World Cup 2025</h2>“India is delighted to be hosting the prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025 and that too after over two decades. Chess is gaining popularity among our youth. I am sure this tournament will witness thrilling matches and showcase the brilliance of top players from around the world,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on his X handle.&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;India has enjoyed a stellar run in the last couple of years in chess with rising star names like Divya Deshmukh, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and others. The FIDE World Cup will be held in India’s Goa from October 30 to November 27, 2025. With a prize pool of $2 million, top international names are expected to be in India during the tournament.&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>What is the format?</h2>Every round will be win-or-go-home, making the World Cup one of the most dramatic tournaments on the calendar. The top three finishers will qualify for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. 206 chess stars are expected to be part of the carnival with the eight-round knockout format.&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;“India has become one of the strongest chess nations, with outstanding players and passionate fans. After the success of the FIDE Women’s World Cup held in Georgia earlier this year, we are proud to bring the FIDE World Cup to Goa. It will be a celebration of chess and a unique experience for players and spectators from around the world. The representatives of 90+ countries are expected to take part, and it will be one of the most followed events in chess history,” Arkady Dvorkovich, FIDE President, was quoted as saying during the announcement.

In an announcement made by the International Federation on Tuesday (Aug 26), the FIDE World Cup will return to India after a two-decade wait as top Indian talents look to make the nation proud. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared his delight as the nation is set to host the Chess World Cup (FIDE World Cup, technical name) in November 2025. In an announcement made by the International Federation on Tuesday (Aug 26), the FIDE World Cup will return to India after a two-decade wait as top Indian talents look to make the nation proud. Writing on his X handle, Prime Minister Modi was delighted and praised the growing popularity of the sport in India.

In an announcement made by the International Federation on Tuesday (Aug 26), the FIDE World Cup will return to India after a two-decade wait as top Indian talents look to make the nation proud.&nbsp;

'Delighted to host' says PM Narendra Modi as FIDE World Cup returns to India after almost two decades

At the time of writing, Kairat Almaty may be an unknown football club for the majority of fans, but if you haven’t heard of them before, you are about to hear now. Ranked 311 in Europe as of Tuesday (Aug 27), Kairat Almaty will be playing in the 2025-26 Champions League season and will be facing the likes of Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu or Liverpool at Anfield or they could host Bayern Munich in their near-24,000 capacity stadium in Almaty, Kazakhstan. These all dreams came true for the Kazakhstan Premier League side on Tuesday when they beat Celtic 3-2 in a Champions League Playoff match.<h2>Kairat Almaty script history</h2>Based in Almaty, the former capital of Kazakhstan, Kairat have enjoyed a huge success in recent history. Founded in 1954 as Lokomotiv Alma-Ata, they became Urozhay in 1955 and Kairat in 1956. Kairat was the leading Kazakh club during the Soviet period and the only representative of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic in the Soviet Top League. Since the club’s existence dates back to Soviet Union days, it is a widely celebrated club in the nation.&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;Kairat Almaty won Soviet First League titles twice, in 1976 and 1983 and were a household name before the Soviet Union was divided into different countries. Being based in the country’s then-capital, Kairat had a huge fan base and developed a rivalry with Astana FC. One of the reasons for the strong rivalry is the shift of capital when Astana was made Kazakhstan’s capital in 1997. In modern history, Kairat won four league titles, eight Kazakhstan Cups and two Kazakhstan Super Cups.&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>Kairat’s path to the Champions League league phase</h2>Having won the most recent Kazakhstan Premier League title, Kairat qualified for the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League first round. Kairat defeated Olimpija Ljubljana 3-1 on aggregate in the first qualifier round. Kairat won the second round against Kuopion Palloseura 3-2 on aggregate and reached the final round after defeating Slovan Bratislava on penalties.&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;However, the club’s greatest achievement came on Tuesday when they qualified for the Champions League league phase for the first time in their history, defeating Celtic in the playoffs 3–2 on penalties after both legs ended goalless.&nbsp;While British clubs would have made history with not less than eight participants in the Champions League, Kairat deserve every piece of the cake for their historic achievement.

Being based in the country’s then-capital, Kairat Almaty  had a huge fan base and developed a rivalry with Astana FC. One of the reasons for the strong rivalry is the shift of capital when Astana was made Kazakhstan’s capital in 1997.

At the time of writing, Kairat Almaty may be an unknown football club for the majority of fans, but if you haven’t heard of them before, you are about to hear now. Ranked 311 in Europe as of Tuesday (Aug 27), Kairat Almaty will be playing in the 2025-26 Champions League season and will be facing the likes of Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu or Liverpool at Anfield or they could host Bayern Munich in their near-24,000 capacity stadium in Almaty, Kazakhstan. These all dreams came true for the Kazakhstan Premier League side on Tuesday when they beat Celtic 3-2 in a Champions League Playoff match. Kairat Almaty script history Based in Almaty, the former capital of Kazakhstan, Kairat have enjoyed a huge success in recent history. Founded in 1954 as Lokomotiv Alma-Ata, they became Urozhay in 1955 and Kairat in 1956. Kairat was the leading Kazakh club during the Soviet period and the only representative of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic in the Soviet Top League. Since the club’s existence dates back to Soviet Union days, it is a widely celebrated club in the nation. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out Kairat Almaty won Soviet First League titles twice, in 1976 and 1983 and were a household name before the Soviet Union was divided into different countries. Being based in the country’s then-capital, Kairat had a huge fan base and developed a rivalry with Astana FC. One of the reasons for the strong rivalry is the shift of capital when Astana was made Kazakhstan’s capital in 1997. In modern history, Kairat won four league titles, eight Kazakhstan Cups and two Kazakhstan Super Cups. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Kairat’s path to the Champions League league phase Having won the most recent Kazakhstan Premier League title, Kairat qualified for the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League first round. Kairat defeated Olimpija Ljubljana 3-1 on aggregate in the first qualifier round. Kairat won the second round against Kuopion Palloseura 3-2 on aggregate and reached the final round after defeating Slovan Bratislava on penalties. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details However, the club’s greatest achievement came on Tuesday when they qualified for the Champions League league phase for the first time in their history, defeating Celtic in the playoffs 3–2 on penalties after both legs ended goalless. While British clubs would have made history with not less than eight participants in the Champions League, Kairat deserve every piece of the cake for their historic achievement.

Being based in the country’s then-capital, Kairat Almaty &nbsp;had a huge fan base and developed a rivalry with Astana FC. One of the reasons for the strong rivalry is the shift of capital when Astana was made Kazakhstan’s capital in 1997.

Who are Kairat Almaty, ranked 311 in Europe, now set for UCL debut after historic Playoffs win? Details here

American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift officially announced her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce, as the two shared pictures on Instagram on Tuesday evening (Aug 26). The romantic announcement broke the internet, with tennis stars also showering the romantic couple with affection. However, Iga Swiatek, the defending Wimbledon women’s singles champion, who is in New York for the ongoing US Open 2025, had a different response as her remarks about Swift’s engagement were interpreted as mocking by some observers.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Iga Swiatek is in support of this Love Story 💍🧡 Congratulations to Taylor and Travis!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/usopen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#usopen</a> <a href="https://t.co/KPSnpQbAOv">pic.twitter.com/KPSnpQbAOv</a>&mdash; TENNIS (@Tennis) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tennis/status/1960428031014494617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Swiatek mocks Taylor Swift</h2>"I’m just happy for her, because she deserves the best," Swiatek told reporters, her face lighting up at the mention of Swift. "Obviously, she had a lot of boyfriends, so we know all about that. Hopefully, this one will stick forever. Travis seems like a great guy. She seems super happy, so I’m happy for her. I wish them all the best.” Swiatek’s remarks, particularly about Swift’s previous relationships, were taken by some as playful or teasing.&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;Swiatek’s connection with Swift goes beyond headlines. The singer handed Swiatek a handwritten note when the tennis star attended her concert in Liverpool. This meeting came just days after Swiatek had won the French Open women’s singles title. Swiatek has also credited Swift’s music with helping her improve her English skills.&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>Swiatek makes bright start to US Open campaign</h2>On Tuesday, Swiatek made light work of Colombian Emiliana Arango as she won the opening round of the women’s singles contest. Swiatek beat Arango 6-1, 6-2 as she now bids to win her seventh major title. The current year has seen the Polish star enjoy a stellar run, having reached the Australian Open semis before lifting her maiden Wimbledon title. Her Wimbledon win stole the show, having beaten Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the most one-sided major final.

Iga Swiatek’s connection with Taylor Swift goes beyond headlines. The singer handed Swiatek a handwritten note when the tennis star attended her concert in Liverpool.

American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift officially announced her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce, as the two shared pictures on Instagram on Tuesday evening (Aug 26). The romantic announcement broke the internet, with tennis stars also showering the romantic couple with affection. However, Iga Swiatek, the defending Wimbledon women’s singles champion, who is in New York for the ongoing US Open 2025, had a different response as her remarks about Swift’s engagement were interpreted as mocking by some observers.

Iga Swiatek’s connection with Taylor Swift goes beyond headlines. The singer handed Swiatek a handwritten note when the tennis star attended her concert in Liverpool.

Iga Swiatek mocks Taylor Swift after engagement announcement, says 'hopefully this one will stick forever'

India’s ace shooter and Olympian Sift Kaur Samra secured her first Asian crown by winning the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) gold medal at the ongoing 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent on Tuesday (August 26). Her victory led to a stellar day for Indian shooting, with the junior shooters adding six more gold medals, along with two silvers and one bronze, to the medal tally. Despite starting in seventh place after the Kneeling position, Sift delivered a remarkable comeback. Her precision and calm under pressure, particularly in the final Standing position, saw her finish with a score of 459.2, edging out China’s Yang Yujie by 0.4 points.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/goa-to-host-fide-world-cup-2025-top-event-returns-to-india-after-23-years-king-carlsen-unlikely-to-participate-1756226463637">Goa to host FIDE World Cup 2025; top event returns to India after 23 years; King Carlsen unlikely to participate.</a>&nbsp;The turning point came during the last series, where Sift shot 10.7 and 10.8 to take the lead. Though Yang briefly overtook her with a 10.9 on the 37th shot, Sift regained the top spot and sealed the gold with a final shot of 10.0—her 11th shot in the 10s during Standing. Sift also led India to team gold in the women’s 3P event, alongside Ashi Chouksey and Anjum Moudgil, with a total score of 1753, finishing three points ahead of China. Sift had topped qualification with 589, and Ashi joined her in the final, finishing seventh.<h3>Juniors add to India's medal tally.</h3>India’s junior shooters had a golden day, sweeping several events across rifle, pistol, and shotgun categories. In the Junior Women’s 3P Rifle event, &nbsp;Anushka Thokur bagged gold with a score of 460.7, finishing five points ahead of Korea’s Sehee Oh. Mahit Sandhu and Prachi Gaikwad were placed fifth and sixth with scores of 414.7 and 413.9, respectively. The trio secured team gold with a combined score of 1758. Coming to the Junior Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, Sameer Gulia won bronze with a final score of 21. Suraj Sharma (12) and Abhinav Choudhary (4) finished fifth and sixth.&nbsp;Together, the three won the team gold with a score of 1724, with Suraj topping the qualification round. In the Junior Women’s Trap, Sabeera Haris took gold with 39 hits, narrowly beating 15-year-old Addya Katyal, who won silver with 38. Bhavya Tripathi placed sixth, and the trio combined for another team gold with a score of 324. Meanwhile, in the Junior Men’s Trap event, Aryavansh Tyagi earned silver after losing a shoot-off to Kazakhstan’s Nikita Moisseyev. Both were tied at 40 at the end of the final. Ghassan Baaklini of Lebanon took bronze. Aryavansh, Arjun (4th place), and Udhav Singh Rathore secured team gold, with Udhav shooting 106 in qualification.&nbsp;With just two events remaining — the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol and Trap mixed team — India and China are tied with six gold medals each, setting the stage for an exciting finish in the medal standings.

Asian Shooting Championship: Sift Kaur Samra shoots gold in 50m Rifle 3 Positions

India’s ace shooter and Olympian Sift Kaur Samra secured her first Asian crown by winning the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) gold medal at the ongoing 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent on Tuesday (August 26). Her victory led to a stellar day for Indian shooting, with the junior shooters adding six more gold medals, along with two silvers and one bronze, to the medal tally. Despite starting in seventh place after the Kneeling position, Sift delivered a remarkable comeback. Her precision and calm under pressure, particularly in the final Standing position, saw her finish with a score of 459.2, edging out China’s Yang Yujie by 0.4 points. Also Read: Goa to host FIDE World Cup 2025; top event returns to India after 23 years; King Carlsen unlikely to participate. The turning point came during the last series, where Sift shot 10.7 and 10.8 to take the lead. Though Yang briefly overtook her with a 10.9 on the 37th shot, Sift regained the top spot and sealed the gold with a final shot of 10.0—her 11th shot in the 10s during Standing. Sift also led India to team gold in the women’s 3P event, alongside Ashi Chouksey and Anjum Moudgil, with a total score of 1753, finishing three points ahead of China. Sift had topped qualification with 589, and Ashi joined her in the final, finishing seventh. Juniors add to India's medal tally. India’s junior shooters had a golden day, sweeping several events across rifle, pistol, and shotgun categories. In the Junior Women’s 3P Rifle event, Anushka Thokur bagged gold with a score of 460.7, finishing five points ahead of Korea’s Sehee Oh. Mahit Sandhu and Prachi Gaikwad were placed fifth and sixth with scores of 414.7 and 413.9, respectively. The trio secured team gold with a combined score of 1758. Coming to the Junior Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, Sameer Gulia won bronze with a final score of 21. Suraj Sharma (12) and Abhinav Choudhary (4) finished fifth and sixth. Together, the three won the team gold with a score of 1724, with Suraj topping the qualification round. In the Junior Women’s Trap, Sabeera Haris took gold with 39 hits, narrowly beating 15-year-old Addya Katyal, who won silver with 38. Bhavya Tripathi placed sixth, and the trio combined for another team gold with a score of 324. Meanwhile, in the Junior Men’s Trap event, Aryavansh Tyagi earned silver after losing a shoot-off to Kazakhstan’s Nikita Moisseyev. Both were tied at 40 at the end of the final. Ghassan Baaklini of Lebanon took bronze. Aryavansh, Arjun (4th place), and Udhav Singh Rathore secured team gold, with Udhav shooting 106 in qualification. With just two events remaining — the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol and Trap mixed team — India and China are tied with six gold medals each, setting the stage for an exciting finish in the medal standings.

In a double delight day for India, Sift had paired up with Ashi Chouksey (586) and Anjum Moudgil (578) for the team gold in women’s 3P as well, with a total score of 1753, three clear of the Chinese team, which came in at second

The FIDE World Cup has finally found its host city, with the global governing body of chess announcing on Tuesday that Goa will stage the prestigious tournament from October 30 to November 27. The marquee event, however, is set to miss the presence of five-time champion Magnus Carlsen, who is unlikely to participate. Initially, New Delhi was being considered as the host venue, but concerns around logistics led to a rethink before FIDE finalised Goa as the destination. India had hosted the second edition of the event in Hyderabad way back in 2002. Viswanathan Anand won the first two editions of the World Cup in 2000 and 2002. In the 2023 World Cup played in Baku, Azerbaijan, India's R. Praggnanandhaa finished second behind Magnus Carlsen of Norway.&nbsp;Confirming the development, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich hailed India’s rise as a chess powerhouse and promised a grand spectacle in Goa.“India has become one of the strongest chess nations, with outstanding players and passionate fans. After the success of the FIDE Women’s World Cup held in Georgia earlier this year, we are proud to bring the FIDE World Cup to Goa. It will be a celebration of chess and a unique experience for players and spectators from around the world. The representatives of 90+ countries are expected to take part, and it will be one of the most followed events in chess history,” Dvorkovich said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championship-indian-shuttlers-hs-prannoy-sindhu-advance-to-next-round-1756222772672">BWF World Championship: Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy, Sindhu advance to next round</a>&nbsp;A total of 206 participants will battle across eight rounds of knockout play in Goa, chasing a share of the massive USD 2 million prize fund. The event follows the unforgiving win-or-go-home format that has long made the World Cup one of the sport’s most riveting spectacles. As per tradition, the top 50 seeds will bypass the opening round, while the rest begin their campaigns from Round 1. Each match will be contested over two classical games, with rapid and blitz tie-breakers to decide the outcome if necessary.&nbsp;Beyond prize money and titles, the World Cup carries high stakes. The top three finishers will qualify for the 2026 Candidates Tournament, which determines the challenger for the World Championship crown. The decision to bring the World Cup to Goa comes at a time when Indian chess is experiencing a golden phase. Over the past year, D. Gukesh stunned the chess world by winning the World Championship title, while both the Open and Women’s teams clinched gold at the Chess Olympiad.&nbsp;The momentum continued in July when Divya Deshmukh captured the Women’s World Cup, marking a historic triumph on the global stage, getting the better of seasoned Koneru Humpy in tie-breaks in the all-Indian final.&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.

Goa to host FIDE World Cup 2025; top event returns to India after 23 years; King Carlsen unlikely to participate

The FIDE World Cup has finally found its host city, with the global governing body of chess announcing on Tuesday that Goa will stage the prestigious tournament from October 30 to November 27. The marquee event, however, is set to miss the presence of five-time champion Magnus Carlsen, who is unlikely to participate. Initially, New Delhi was being considered as the host venue, but concerns around logistics led to a rethink before FIDE finalised Goa as the destination. India had hosted the second edition of the event in Hyderabad way back in 2002. Viswanathan Anand won the first two editions of the World Cup in 2000 and 2002. In the 2023 World Cup played in Baku, Azerbaijan, India's R. Praggnanandhaa finished second behind Magnus Carlsen of Norway. Confirming the development, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich hailed India’s rise as a chess powerhouse and promised a grand spectacle in Goa. “India has become one of the strongest chess nations, with outstanding players and passionate fans. After the success of the FIDE Women’s World Cup held in Georgia earlier this year, we are proud to bring the FIDE World Cup to Goa. It will be a celebration of chess and a unique experience for players and spectators from around the world. The representatives of 90+ countries are expected to take part, and it will be one of the most followed events in chess history,” Dvorkovich said. Also Read: BWF World Championship: Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy, Sindhu advance to next round A total of 206 participants will battle across eight rounds of knockout play in Goa, chasing a share of the massive USD 2 million prize fund. The event follows the unforgiving win-or-go-home format that has long made the World Cup one of the sport’s most riveting spectacles. As per tradition, the top 50 seeds will bypass the opening round, while the rest begin their campaigns from Round 1. Each match will be contested over two classical games, with rapid and blitz tie-breakers to decide the outcome if necessary. Beyond prize money and titles, the World Cup carries high stakes. The top three finishers will qualify for the 2026 Candidates Tournament, which determines the challenger for the World Championship crown. The decision to bring the World Cup to Goa comes at a time when Indian chess is experiencing a golden phase. Over the past year, D. Gukesh stunned the chess world by winning the World Championship title, while both the Open and Women’s teams clinched gold at the Chess Olympiad. The momentum continued in July when Divya Deshmukh captured the Women’s World Cup, marking a historic triumph on the global stage, getting the better of seasoned Koneru Humpy in tie-breaks in the all-Indian final. 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.

India had hosted the second edition of the event in Hyderabad way back in 2002. Viswanathan Anand won the first two editions of the World Cup in 2000 and 2002. In the 2023 World Cup played in Baku, Azerbaijan, India's R. Praggnanandhaa finished second behind Magnus Carlsen of Norway

India's HS Prannoy progressed to the Round of 32 in the men's singles category at the ongoing BWF World Championships 2025 on Tuesday (August 26). Prannoy, 33, battled past Finland's Joakim Oldorff in a tough test, beating him 21-18, 21-15 in a match that lasted 47 minutes. World no. 34 Prannoy was put to the test early by 47th-ranked German Denis Daniel Oldorff, aged 22.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-world-no-1-heena-sidhu-on-shooting-league-of-india-finally-we-are-getting-what-we-deserve-1756216222699">Former world no. 1 Heena Sidhu on Shooting League of India: 'Finally, we are getting what we deserve'</a>&nbsp;Finn came out blazing, leading 7-5 with deft footwork and precise shot placement. But Prannoy remained unflustered, bringing himself level at 8-8 and slowly wresting advantage. He was ahead 14-11 at the mid-game break, and though Oldorff managed to bring the game to 17-all, Prannoy edged ahead with three successive points to seal the first game 21-18 in 24 minutes of gruelling action. Oldorff once more displayed resistance in the second game, coming back to tie 8-8 from 4-7 down. Prannoy regained dominance, though, by going 11-8 up at the interval and holding a consistent lead to win the match 21-15.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nfl-tommy-devito-waived-new-york-giants-qb-fails-to-make-cut-ahead-2025-season-1756215409698">Tommy DeVito waived: New York Giants QB fails to make cut ahead of upcoming NFL season</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, in the women's singles category, PV Sindhu also advanced to the Round of 32 following a 23-21, 21-6 victory over Bulgaria's Kaloyan Nalbantova in 39 minutes. The two Olympic medalist demonstrated her tenacity in the first game, which was well-fought. Having been tied 21-all, Sindhu steadied her nerves to gain the upper hand and win the opener. The 2019 World Champion went on to command the second game, beating Nalbantova with ruthless accuracy to claim a 15-point win. Sindhu, having a full collection of World Championships medals — one gold, two silvers, and two bronzes — is India's best hope for a medal in Paris. She will play Malaysia's Karupathevan Leshata in the next round.

BWF World Championship: Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy, Sindhu advance to next round

India's HS Prannoy progressed to the Round of 32 in the men's singles category at the ongoing BWF World Championships 2025 on Tuesday (August 26). Prannoy, 33, battled past Finland's Joakim Oldorff in a tough test, beating him 21-18, 21-15 in a match that lasted 47 minutes. World no. 34 Prannoy was put to the test early by 47th-ranked German Denis Daniel Oldorff, aged 22. Also Read: Former world no. 1 Heena Sidhu on Shooting League of India: 'Finally, we are getting what we deserve' Finn came out blazing, leading 7-5 with deft footwork and precise shot placement. But Prannoy remained unflustered, bringing himself level at 8-8 and slowly wresting advantage. He was ahead 14-11 at the mid-game break, and though Oldorff managed to bring the game to 17-all, Prannoy edged ahead with three successive points to seal the first game 21-18 in 24 minutes of gruelling action. Oldorff once more displayed resistance in the second game, coming back to tie 8-8 from 4-7 down. Prannoy regained dominance, though, by going 11-8 up at the interval and holding a consistent lead to win the match 21-15. Also Read: Tommy DeVito waived: New York Giants QB fails to make cut ahead of upcoming NFL season Meanwhile, in the women's singles category, PV Sindhu also advanced to the Round of 32 following a 23-21, 21-6 victory over Bulgaria's Kaloyan Nalbantova in 39 minutes. The two Olympic medalist demonstrated her tenacity in the first game, which was well-fought. Having been tied 21-all, Sindhu steadied her nerves to gain the upper hand and win the opener. The 2019 World Champion went on to command the second game, beating Nalbantova with ruthless accuracy to claim a 15-point win. Sindhu, having a full collection of World Championships medals — one gold, two silvers, and two bronzes — is India's best hope for a medal in Paris. She will play Malaysia's Karupathevan Leshata in the next round.

On Monday (August 25), Lakshya Sen's disappointing run continued as he was knocked out in the opening round. He was playing world no. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China

From Tilak Varma to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with fastest T20I centuries.

From Tilak Varma to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with fastest T20I centuries.

From Tilak Varma to Abhishek Sharma, 5 Indian batters with fastest T20I centuries

India's recent Test tour of England marked the beginning of a new era for the under newly appointed skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill">Shubman Gill</a> and sans Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma as well as Ravi Ashwin. They fought hard in the five-Test series and honours were shared in the end as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ended with the 2-2 scoreline. Among many who made their name in the series, pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/akash-deep">Akash Deep</a> was one of them who, apart from taking 13 wickets, also scored 66 in the second innings of the last Test to help India set a match-winning target of 374 runs.<h2>Akash Deep on scoring 66 in Oval Test against England</h2>The pacer added 107 runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal for the third wicket after coming in to bat as night-watchman on day 2 of the Test which moved at a fast pace initially. &nbsp;He had shown glimpses of his batting prowess when he helped India avoid follow on in Brisbane Test during Australia tour in BGT 2024-25.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-odi-world-cup-what-is-bronco-test-manoj-tiwary-1756207166953">'Bronco Test introduced to keep Rohit out of 2027 ODI WC,' says ex-India batter Manoj Tiwary</a>"I think I should put extra pressure on myself as a batter to contribute," he said in a conversation with ESPNCricinfo. "That's what it (The Oval innings) taught me." The pacer also shared that the batters used to taunt them (bowlers) playfully and may stay quiet for some time."They [team-mates] were happy because the batters used to taunt us in a friendly way, 'can you also contribute once in a while, make 10 or 20 runs at least', so I felt they'll keep quiet now for some time."<h2>When will India play Tests next?</h2>India's next Test assignment is at home against West Indies in a two-Test series which starts October 2. Akash Deep, who is at BCCI's Centre of Excellence as of now, is expected to be a part of the team as India try to improve their position on World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle table.

India pacer Akash Deep has revealed that batters used to taunt them (bowlers), although in a friendly manner, and hopefully will keep quiet for some time now after his 66 in Oval Test against England which India won to draw five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at 2-2.

India's recent Test tour of England marked the beginning of a new era for the under newly appointed skipper Shubman Gill and sans Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma as well as Ravi Ashwin. They fought hard in the five-Test series and honours were shared in the end as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ended with the 2-2 scoreline. Among many who made their name in the series, pacer Akash Deep was one of them who, apart from taking 13 wickets, also scored 66 in the second innings of the last Test to help India set a match-winning target of 374 runs. Akash Deep on scoring 66 in Oval Test against England The pacer added 107 runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal for the third wicket after coming in to bat as night-watchman on day 2 of the Test which moved at a fast pace initially. He had shown glimpses of his batting prowess when he helped India avoid follow on in Brisbane Test during Australia tour in BGT 2024-25. Also Read - 'Bronco Test introduced to keep Rohit out of 2027 ODI WC,' says ex-India batter Manoj Tiwary "I think I should put extra pressure on myself as a batter to contribute," he said in a conversation with ESPNCricinfo. "That's what it (The Oval innings) taught me." The pacer also shared that the batters used to taunt them (bowlers) playfully and may stay quiet for some time. "They [team-mates] were happy because the batters used to taunt us in a friendly way, 'can you also contribute once in a while, make 10 or 20 runs at least', so I felt they'll keep quiet now for some time." When will India play Tests next? India's next Test assignment is at home against West Indies in a two-Test series which starts October 2. Akash Deep, who is at BCCI's Centre of Excellence as of now, is expected to be a part of the team as India try to improve their position on World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle table.

India pacer Akash Deep has revealed that batters used to taunt them (bowlers), although in a friendly manner, and hopefully will keep quiet for some time now after his 66 in Oval Test against England which India won to draw five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at 2-2.

'They'll keep quiet now,' India pacer Akash Deep on 66 in Oval Test vs England amid 'friendly taunts from batters'

The buzz around the Shooting League of India (SLI) is growing louder, and former world no. 1 Heena Sidhu believes the initiative could transform the way the sport is viewed in the country. The Arjuna awardee called the league a long-overdue step that will give Indian shooters a bigger stage while offering fans a closer look at the intricacies of the sport. “Finally, we are going to get what we deserve. Many sports already have their own leagues, and I always felt it was time for shooting to enter this space,” Sidhu said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wion-exclusive-pkl-2025-puneri-paltan-coach-ajay-thakur-reveals-winning-formula-for-team-to-succeed-it-is-1756209159390">PKL 2025: Puneri Paltan coach Ajay Thakur spills the beans for the team to succeed. 'It is...'</a>&nbsp;One of the biggest challenges, she explained, is that shooting doesn’t look dynamic to the untrained eye. “The sport is built on micro-movements that spectators can’t always see. From the outside, it may seem like shooters are simply standing still, but in reality, there’s constant movement — especially under pressure,” she said.&nbsp;Sidhu believes technology will play a crucial role in bridging this gap. “With tools like SCATT, body sensors, or cameras, we can show fans how every 9 or 10 is the result of preparation and movement. SCATT, for instance, uses laser tracking to map the pistol’s path — from the 8th ring to the 9th and finally into the 10th. Under stress, these movements increase and can even be linked to heart rate or brain activity. This will make the sport far more engaging for viewers,” she explained.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dream11-lost-95-per-cent-revenue-due-to-online-gaming-ban-will-it-lay-off-staff-ceo-harish-jain-says-1756206755191">Dream11 lost 95 per cent revenue due to the online gaming ban. Will it lay off staff? CEO Harish Jain says...</a>&nbsp;For Sidhu, shooting is not just a test of skill but also of mental strength. “It may look still, but every shot is different because the variable is always the athlete. Shooting is a test of human psychology — how you handle stress, respond to your last shot, and balance aggression with calmness. That’s what makes it unique,” she added. She also stressed the importance of visibility. “Fan engagement has always been a challenge because people couldn’t see what was happening inside a shooter’s mind. The more matches we telecast on TV, OTT, or YouTube, the more awareness and interest it will create. Just like cricket, exposure will drive engagement,” Sidhu shared.&nbsp;For Indian fans, this will be the first time they will see shooters in regular league action rather than just at the Olympics or World Cups. “Now, audiences will get to watch us consistently at home. I’m eager to see how they respond — not just to the star names but to the sport itself,” Sidhu signed off.

Former world no 1 Heena Sidhu on Shooting League of India Finally we are getting what we deserve

The buzz around the Shooting League of India (SLI) is growing louder, and former world no. 1 Heena Sidhu believes the initiative could transform the way the sport is viewed in the country. The Arjuna awardee called the league a long-overdue step that will give Indian shooters a bigger stage while offering fans a closer look at the intricacies of the sport. “Finally, we are going to get what we deserve. Many sports already have their own leagues, and I always felt it was time for shooting to enter this space,” Sidhu said. Also Read: PKL 2025: Puneri Paltan coach Ajay Thakur spills the beans for the team to succeed. 'It is...' One of the biggest challenges, she explained, is that shooting doesn’t look dynamic to the untrained eye. “The sport is built on micro-movements that spectators can’t always see. From the outside, it may seem like shooters are simply standing still, but in reality, there’s constant movement — especially under pressure,” she said. Sidhu believes technology will play a crucial role in bridging this gap. “With tools like SCATT, body sensors, or cameras, we can show fans how every 9 or 10 is the result of preparation and movement. SCATT, for instance, uses laser tracking to map the pistol’s path — from the 8th ring to the 9th and finally into the 10th. Under stress, these movements increase and can even be linked to heart rate or brain activity. This will make the sport far more engaging for viewers,” she explained. Also Read: Dream11 lost 95 per cent revenue due to the online gaming ban. Will it lay off staff? CEO Harish Jain says... For Sidhu, shooting is not just a test of skill but also of mental strength. “It may look still, but every shot is different because the variable is always the athlete. Shooting is a test of human psychology — how you handle stress, respond to your last shot, and balance aggression with calmness. That’s what makes it unique,” she added. She also stressed the importance of visibility. “Fan engagement has always been a challenge because people couldn’t see what was happening inside a shooter’s mind. The more matches we telecast on TV, OTT, or YouTube, the more awareness and interest it will create. Just like cricket, exposure will drive engagement,” Sidhu shared. For Indian fans, this will be the first time they will see shooters in regular league action rather than just at the Olympics or World Cups. “Now, audiences will get to watch us consistently at home. I’m eager to see how they respond — not just to the star names but to the sport itself,” Sidhu signed off.

Shooting League of India, the first franchise-based professional shooting competition in India, has been sanctioned by the National Rifle Association of India and has received support from the International Shooting Sport Federation

Former world no. 1 Heena Sidhu on Shooting League of India: 'Finally, we are getting what we deserve'

As the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/nfl">NFL</a> teams scramble to announce their 53-man roster for the upcoming 2025 season, the New York Giants have waived quarterback Tommy DeVito on Tuesday (Aug 26), reported NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo citing sources. Notably, DeVito was the only quarterback on the Giants roster with past experience with the Big Blue. The other quarterbacks on the Giants roster are veteran and possible starter Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and first-round draft choice rookie Jaxson Dart. DeVito, however, could end up with the Giants practice squad if not selected by any other NFL team.<h2>Tommy DeVito waived by New York Giants ahead of NFL 2025 season</h2>DeVito was one of the best performing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/all-nfl-2025-starting-qbs-list-eagles-cowboys-chiefs-mahomes-hurts-rodgers-1756108139512">QBs</a> on the Giants roster in 2023 when he guided them to three back-to-back wins in 6-11 season. In 2024, he played thrice including two starts after being a back-up for Daniel Jones. In his last preseason game for the Giants ahead of the upcoming season, he threw three touchdowns in 42-10 win over the New England Patriots and went for 198 yards in 17 of 20 passes.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mlb-cal-raleigh-home-runs-record-mariners-catcher-first-to-hit-50-home-runs-in-a-season-1756191616119">Cal Raleigh Home Run Record: M's player first catcher to hit 50 HRs in a season</a>Overall, DeVito has played 12 NFL games - nine in 2023 and three in 2024 - all for the Giants. He is 145 of 222 in passes with a total of 1,358 yards and eight touchdowns. All his TDs came in 2023 season and so his all three interceptions. He racked up 1,101 yards in 114 completed passes out of 178 with a completion percentage of 64 in 2023 season.<h2>Tommy DeVito College Stats</h2>The QB played for Syracuse from 2018 to 2021 before moving to Illinois in 2022. He his 594 out of 941 passes for completion at 63.1 percent and 6,516 yards. He threw 43 touchdowns in college career to go with 16 interceptions as well. He also has 16 rushing TDs to his name as well out of which six came during his year at Illinois.

Tommy DeVito waived: New York Giants QB has failed to make roster cut ahead of the upcoming NFL 2025 season, reported NFL insiders citing sources. Russell Wilson is expected to start for the Giants as QB.

As the NFL teams scramble to announce their 53-man roster for the upcoming 2025 season, the New York Giants have waived quarterback Tommy DeVito on Tuesday (Aug 26), reported NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo citing sources. Notably, DeVito was the only quarterback on the Giants roster with past experience with the Big Blue. The other quarterbacks on the Giants roster are veteran and possible starter Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and first-round draft choice rookie Jaxson Dart. DeVito, however, could end up with the Giants practice squad if not selected by any other NFL team. Tommy DeVito waived by New York Giants ahead of NFL 2025 season DeVito was one of the best performing QBs on the Giants roster in 2023 when he guided them to three back-to-back wins in 6-11 season. In 2024, he played thrice including two starts after being a back-up for Daniel Jones. In his last preseason game for the Giants ahead of the upcoming season, he threw three touchdowns in 42-10 win over the New England Patriots and went for 198 yards in 17 of 20 passes. Also Read - Cal Raleigh Home Run Record: M's player first catcher to hit 50 HRs in a season Overall, DeVito has played 12 NFL games - nine in 2023 and three in 2024 - all for the Giants. He is 145 of 222 in passes with a total of 1,358 yards and eight touchdowns. All his TDs came in 2023 season and so his all three interceptions. He racked up 1,101 yards in 114 completed passes out of 178 with a completion percentage of 64 in 2023 season. Tommy DeVito College Stats The QB played for Syracuse from 2018 to 2021 before moving to Illinois in 2022. He his 594 out of 941 passes for completion at 63.1 percent and 6,516 yards. He threw 43 touchdowns in college career to go with 16 interceptions as well. He also has 16 rushing TDs to his name as well out of which six came during his year at Illinois.

Tommy DeVito waived: New York Giants QB has failed to make roster cut ahead of the upcoming NFL 2025 season, reported NFL insiders citing sources. Russell Wilson is expected to start for the Giants as QB.

Tommy DeVito waived: New York Giants QB fails to make cut ahead upcoming NFL season

From Shakib Al Hasan to Rashid Khan, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most T20 wickets. This list also includes Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine and Imran Tahir.

From Shakib Al Hasan to Rashid Khan, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most T20 wickets. This list also includes Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine and Imran Tahir.

From Shakib Al Hasan to Rashid Khan, 5 bowlers with most T20 wickets, cheack who tops the list

Formula 1 is all set to get its 11th team on the race track from the next season onwards in Cadillac which means it will be 22 drivers racing for the podiums instead of 20. Cadillac, F1's latest team, announced its two drivers on Tuesday (Aug 26) who will compete o the grid from 2026 season onwards. Cadillac have gone with experience as they announced Sergio Perez and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/valtteri-bottas">Valtteri Bottas</a> as the two drivers. Both the drivers are 35-year-old and have been in F1 circuit for long. The duo will definitely try to make this chance count and rake up their best days on the race track once again.<h2>How good are Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas</h2>While the drivers are in the mid-thirties, they have a total of 16 grand prix wins between them in 527 starts. Both of them have been associated with some big names in Formula 1 including former winners Mercedes and Red Bull. Cadillac has signed them on multi-year deals to compete from F1 2026 season onwards.

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The veteran duo are not part of the ongoing season after losing their respective F1 places on their teams at the end of last season. Perez last raced with Red Bull while Bottas was with Mercedes.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2025-zarazua-ranked-82-beats-ao-2025-winner-keys-to-become-first-mexican-to-win-a-major-match-since-1995-1756196715239">Zarazua beats AO 2025 champ, becomes 1st Mexican to win a major match since 1995</a><h2>Which F1 teams Perez and Bottas have raced for?</h2>Mexican Perez has raced for Sauber, McLaren and Force India/Racing Point before joining Red Bull where he helped them win Teams' Championship in 2022 and 2023 along with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/max-verstappen">Max Verstappen</a>. Finland's Bottas, on the other hand, had a memorable stay at Mercedes where he was second to F1 great Lewis Hamilton for a long time and helped the team win Teams' Championship from 2017 to 2021.With 22 drivers and a new team on the grid, the next Formula 1 season will definitely be something to look out for.

Cadillac, which is set to compete in Formula 1 from 2026 season onwards, has announced veterans Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as it two drivers.

Formula 1 is all set to get its 11th team on the race track from the next season onwards in Cadillac which means it will be 22 drivers racing for the podiums instead of 20. Cadillac, F1's latest team, announced its two drivers on Tuesday (Aug 26) who will compete o the grid from 2026 season onwards. Cadillac have gone with experience as they announced Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as the two drivers. Both the drivers are 35-year-old and have been in F1 circuit for long. The duo will definitely try to make this chance count and rake up their best days on the race track once again. How good are Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas While the drivers are in the mid-thirties, they have a total of 16 grand prix wins between them in 527 starts. Both of them have been associated with some big names in Formula 1 including former winners Mercedes and Red Bull. Cadillac has signed them on multi-year deals to compete from F1 2026 season onwards.

Cadillac, which is set to compete in Formula 1 from 2026 season onwards, has announced veterans Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as it two drivers.

Cadillac F1 team, set to compete from 2026 season, announces Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as drivers

From Virat Kohli to Jos Buttler, here are the top five run-scorers in T20I wins. These players have consistently delivered match-winning performances and played key roles in their teams' victories.

From Virat Kohli to Jos Buttler, here are the top five run-scorers in T20I wins. These players have consistently delivered match-winning performances and played key roles in their teams' victories.

Five batters with most T20I runs in a winning cause: Kohli is at no.2, check who tops the list

When Puneri Paltan lifted their maiden Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title during season 10, it was a moment of history for the franchise and its loyal fanbase. The triumph ended years of near misses and established Paltan among the league’s elite. But as every champion knows, winning is only half the battle — lifting the crown again comes with an entirely different pressure. This season, legendary raider and former captain of the Indian kabaddi team Ajay Thakur has stepped in as head coach to lead Puneri Paltan. For the star raider, the task is not about rewriting the past but ensuring the future. His philosophy is simple but uncompromising: unity and discipline above everything else.<h2>From star raider to mentor</h2>Having represented India at the highest level and delivered countless match-winning raids, Ajay knows first-hand the pressures of being a star player. But now, on the sidelines, his challenge is to transform individual brilliance into collective strength. “When you have big names in your team, the most important thing is to keep unity intact. That is the toughest job for a coach. Players go through ups and downs — wins, losses, travel fatigue — and sometimes differences crop up. The team that manages to stay together through that performs 101% better,” Ajay replied to WION's question during a roundtable on Tuesday (August 26).&nbsp;Puneri Paltan’s squad is brimming with talent — Pankaj Mohite, Aslam Inamdar, and Sachin, among others, have already proved themselves as game-changers. Ajay believes the biggest challenge is not technical skills, but ensuring the team spirit doesn’t fracture during the long, gruelling season.<h2>The importance of discipline</h2>If unity is one pillar, discipline is the other. Ajay is firm that no team can win consistently without it. “Players today are very aware of fitness and professionalism, but as a coach, my role is to guide them on what to do and what not to do,” he explained. He pointed out that stars like Pankaj and Aslam often push themselves beyond team sessions, training individually to maintain their edge. “That attitude makes the difference. My job is to make sure that energy is channelled in the right direction — towards the team’s success.”&nbsp;Ajay also emphasised that modern players are self-driven. “They want to prove themselves in the league, make it to the Indian team, and win awards. As a coach, I just need to understand how they feel when they win or lose, and help them channel that emotion. If I can keep them united and disciplined, success will come naturally.”&nbsp;For Puneri Paltan, the next chapter is about showing that their title was not a one-off. With a balanced squad, the season 10 champions are strong contenders again, but expectations are sky-high. Ajay Thakur’s challenge is not just tactical — it is psychological and cultural. From being a star raider to becoming the mentor of stars, Ajay has brought with him a philosophy rooted in simplicity. His belief is clear: if unity is maintained and discipline upheld, Puneri Paltan can once again get their hands on the coveted trophy.

PKL 2025: Puneri Paltan coach Ajay Thakur reveals winning formula for team to succeed. It is...

When Puneri Paltan lifted their maiden Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title during season 10, it was a moment of history for the franchise and its loyal fanbase. The triumph ended years of near misses and established Paltan among the league’s elite. But as every champion knows, winning is only half the battle — lifting the crown again comes with an entirely different pressure. This season, legendary raider and former captain of the Indian kabaddi team Ajay Thakur has stepped in as head coach to lead Puneri Paltan. For the star raider, the task is not about rewriting the past but ensuring the future. His philosophy is simple but uncompromising: unity and discipline above everything else. From star raider to mentor Having represented India at the highest level and delivered countless match-winning raids, Ajay knows first-hand the pressures of being a star player. But now, on the sidelines, his challenge is to transform individual brilliance into collective strength. “When you have big names in your team, the most important thing is to keep unity intact. That is the toughest job for a coach. Players go through ups and downs — wins, losses, travel fatigue — and sometimes differences crop up. The team that manages to stay together through that performs 101% better,” Ajay replied to WION's question during a roundtable on Tuesday (August 26). Puneri Paltan’s squad is brimming with talent — Pankaj Mohite, Aslam Inamdar, and Sachin, among others, have already proved themselves as game-changers. Ajay believes the biggest challenge is not technical skills, but ensuring the team spirit doesn’t fracture during the long, gruelling season. The importance of discipline If unity is one pillar, discipline is the other. Ajay is firm that no team can win consistently without it. “Players today are very aware of fitness and professionalism, but as a coach, my role is to guide them on what to do and what not to do,” he explained. He pointed out that stars like Pankaj and Aslam often push themselves beyond team sessions, training individually to maintain their edge. “That attitude makes the difference. My job is to make sure that energy is channelled in the right direction — towards the team’s success.” Ajay also emphasised that modern players are self-driven. “They want to prove themselves in the league, make it to the Indian team, and win awards. As a coach, I just need to understand how they feel when they win or lose, and help them channel that emotion. If I can keep them united and disciplined, success will come naturally.” For Puneri Paltan, the next chapter is about showing that their title was not a one-off. With a balanced squad, the season 10 champions are strong contenders again, but expectations are sky-high. Ajay Thakur’s challenge is not just tactical — it is psychological and cultural. From being a star raider to becoming the mentor of stars, Ajay has brought with him a philosophy rooted in simplicity. His belief is clear: if unity is maintained and discipline upheld, Puneri Paltan can once again get their hands on the coveted trophy.

Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League is just a few days away. The action-packed league is set to begin from August 29, with Telugu Titans taking on Tamil Thalaivas in the opening match in Hyderabad

PKL 2025: Puneri Paltan coach Ajay Thakur spills the beans for team to succeed. 'It is...'

From Jasprit Bumrah to Tilak Varma, here are six players in India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad who have already lifted the continental trophy before. With their experience, they’ll be hoping to do it all over again this year.

From Jasprit Bumrah to Tilak Varma, here are six players in India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad who have already lifted the continental trophy before. With their experience, they’ll be hoping to do it all over again this year.

Six players in India’s Asia Cup squad who have won the trophy before – No. 5 will surprise you

Dream Sports, the parent company of fantasy sports giant Dream11, is facing one of the biggest crises in its history after India’s new online gaming law wiped out nearly all of its revenue. But in a strong message to employees, CEO and co-founder Harsh Jain has assured that there will be no layoffs despite the staggering losses. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, banned real-money games across the country. For Dream11, whose business was built around paid fantasy contests, the move proved devastating. Jain admitted that the company’s revenue plunged by 95 per cent overnight, with profits completely erased.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/donald-trump-s-tariff-what-will-happen-to-apple-s-made-in-india-iphone-supply-to-us-1756204656047">Donald Trump's tariff: What will happen to Apple's Made-in-India iPhone supply to the US?</a><h2>‘No job cuts’</h2>While industry speculation pointed towards mass layoffs, Jain rejected the idea firmly. “We’re not interested in doing any layoffs. All the talent here is safe,” he told employees, adding that the company has a two-year cash runway to protect jobs. “If we lay off talent, we should shut down,” he said.Instead of shrinking its workforce, Dream Sports has begun a major shift in strategy. The new plan—branded as Dream11 3.0—focuses on:<ol><li>Expanding free-to-play fantasy formats</li><li>Building revenue through advertising</li><li>Exploring AI-driven tools, content, gaming studios, fintech, and live sports experiences</li></ol>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-odi-world-cup-what-is-bronco-test-manoj-tiwary-1756207166953">'Bronco Test introduced to keep Rohit out of 2027 ODI WC,' says ex-India batter Manoj Tiwary</a>&nbsp;The company will, however, cut back on marketing and sponsorship spends to conserve resources. Employees from the real-money gaming division are being redeployed into these new projects. Jain described himself as a “delusional optimist,” saying Dream Sports has enough capital to rebuild. Importantly, the company has decided not to challenge the government’s ban in court, choosing instead to pivot and adapt. For now, Dream11’s real-money contests are gone, but the platform continues in a free-to-play format. Whether the company can reinvent itself successfully will determine if it remains a key player in India’s sports-tech ecosystem.

Dream11 lost 95 per cent revenue due to online gaming ban. Will it lay off staff? CEO Harish Jain says...

Dream Sports, the parent company of fantasy sports giant Dream11, is facing one of the biggest crises in its history after India’s new online gaming law wiped out nearly all of its revenue. But in a strong message to employees, CEO and co-founder Harsh Jain has assured that there will be no layoffs despite the staggering losses. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, banned real-money games across the country. For Dream11, whose business was built around paid fantasy contests, the move proved devastating. Jain admitted that the company’s revenue plunged by 95 per cent overnight, with profits completely erased. Also Read: Donald Trump's tariff: What will happen to Apple's Made-in-India iPhone supply to the US? ‘No job cuts’ While industry speculation pointed towards mass layoffs, Jain rejected the idea firmly. “We’re not interested in doing any layoffs. All the talent here is safe,” he told employees, adding that the company has a two-year cash runway to protect jobs. “If we lay off talent, we should shut down,” he said. Instead of shrinking its workforce, Dream Sports has begun a major shift in strategy. The new plan—branded as Dream11 3.0—focuses on: Expanding free-to-play fantasy formats Building revenue through advertising Exploring AI-driven tools, content, gaming studios, fintech, and live sports experiences Also Read: 'Bronco Test introduced to keep Rohit out of 2027 ODI WC,' says ex-India batter Manoj Tiwary The company will, however, cut back on marketing and sponsorship spends to conserve resources. Employees from the real-money gaming division are being redeployed into these new projects. Jain described himself as a “delusional optimist,” saying Dream Sports has enough capital to rebuild. Importantly, the company has decided not to challenge the government’s ban in court, choosing instead to pivot and adapt. For now, Dream11’s real-money contests are gone, but the platform continues in a free-to-play format. Whether the company can reinvent itself successfully will determine if it remains a key player in India’s sports-tech ecosystem.

The ban on the Online Gaming Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament, after which it became law after getting Presidential assent on August 22

The ODI World Cup 2027 is nearly an year and half away but India batters <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a>'s participation in the quadrennial event is already a hot topic. The duo, who recently retired from Test format, have already called their time on T20s after India's 2024 World Cup win. Available to play in only 50-over format, there are speculations going around if they'll be playing till 2027 and more importantly, be match-fit. Speaking on the same, former India batter Manoj Tiwary made a startling claim about the duo's potential participation in the next ODI World Cup.<h2>Tiwary points out Bronco Test as hurdle for Rohit Sharma</h2>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently introduced Bronco Test to measure the fitness of the players. According to Tiwary, passing the Test could be a problem for Rohit and in fact, it has been introduced to keep "players like Rohit Sharma and someone who I believe they don't want them to be part of the team in future."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2025-zarazua-ranked-82-beats-ao-2025-winner-keys-to-become-first-mexican-to-win-a-major-match-since-1995-1756196715239">Zarazua beats AO 2025 champ, becomes 1st Mexican to win a major match since 1995</a>“I think it will be very difficult to keep out Virat Kohli from the plans for 2027 World Cup. But I have a doubt that they are going to look at Rohit Sharma into the scheme of things," Tiwary said during an interaction with cricket news website CricTracker.<h2>What is Bronco Test?</h2>Bronco Test is very popular to measure fitness level of athletes, especially in Rugby. In this test, the athletes are expected to run back and forth to 60-metre, 40-metre, and 20-metre mark to complete a set starting from 60-metre. There are multiple sets one player has to complete to pass the fitness Test.While Kohli is known to keep fitness paramount and is still believed to be in good shape, Rohit, on the other hand, might face some difficulties, according to Tiwary, given his age. &nbsp;

Bronco Test requires players to run back and forth to 60-metre, 40-metre, and 20-metre mark multiple times and Tiwary says it has been introduced to keep Rohit out of India's ODI World Cup 2027 plans.

The ODI World Cup 2027 is nearly an year and half away but India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's participation in the quadrennial event is already a hot topic. The duo, who recently retired from Test format, have already called their time on T20s after India's 2024 World Cup win. Available to play in only 50-over format, there are speculations going around if they'll be playing till 2027 and more importantly, be match-fit. Speaking on the same, former India batter Manoj Tiwary made a startling claim about the duo's potential participation in the next ODI World Cup. Tiwary points out Bronco Test as hurdle for Rohit Sharma The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently introduced Bronco Test to measure the fitness of the players. According to Tiwary, passing the Test could be a problem for Rohit and in fact, it has been introduced to keep "players like Rohit Sharma and someone who I believe they don't want them to be part of the team in future." Also Read - Zarazua beats AO 2025 champ, becomes 1st Mexican to win a major match since 1995 “I think it will be very difficult to keep out Virat Kohli from the plans for 2027 World Cup. But I have a doubt that they are going to look at Rohit Sharma into the scheme of things," Tiwary said during an interaction with cricket news website CricTracker. What is Bronco Test? Bronco Test is very popular to measure fitness level of athletes, especially in Rugby. In this test, the athletes are expected to run back and forth to 60-metre, 40-metre, and 20-metre mark to complete a set starting from 60-metre. There are multiple sets one player has to complete to pass the fitness Test. While Kohli is known to keep fitness paramount and is still believed to be in good shape, Rohit, on the other hand, might face some difficulties, according to Tiwary, given his age.

Bronco Test requires players to run back and forth to 60-metre, 40-metre, and 20-metre mark multiple times and Tiwary says it has been introduced to keep Rohit out of India's ODI World Cup 2027 plans.

'Bronco Test introduced to keep Rohit out of 2027 ODI WC,' says ex-India batter Manoj Tiwary

Borussia Dortmund have extended &nbsp;coach Niko Kovac's contract by one season until 2027, the club announced on Tuesday. Kovac, a former boss of Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt and Monaco, joined Dortmund on an 18-month deal with the club in 11th spot in January 2025.&nbsp;Despite falling as low as 13th, Kovac helped right the ship, with Dortmund winning 22 of a possible 24 points to close the season and finish in fourth, the final Champions League spot.&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;"With honest work, clear decisions, and great enthusiasm, we want to help Borussia Dortmund return to our former strength," Kovac said in a statement."We still have a lot to do together."&nbsp;Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said Kovac "approaches every game with conviction, intensity and passion," adding "we believe together we can continue the successful path of last season's final spurt."&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;Considered a disciplinarian with a focus on fitness and work-rate, Kovac made his initial mark as a coach by winning the German Cup as Frankfurt manager in 2018.&nbsp;Moving to Bayern, Kovac won the double in 2018-19 before he was shown his marching orders the following season.&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;As a player, the Berlin-born Kovac represented Croatia 83 times, scoring 14 goals, while playing for Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Hamburg.&nbsp;Dortmund began the season with a disappointing 3-3 draw at St Pauli, conceding two goals and being reduced to 10 men in the final five minutes.&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.

Despite falling as low as 13th, Niko Kovac helped right the ship, with Dortmund winning 22 of a possible 24 points to close the season and finish in fourth, the final Champions League spot.

Borussia Dortmund have extended coach Niko Kovac's contract by one season until 2027, the club announced on Tuesday. Kovac, a former boss of Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt and Monaco, joined Dortmund on an 18-month deal with the club in 11th spot in January 2025. Despite falling as low as 13th, Kovac helped right the ship, with Dortmund winning 22 of a possible 24 points to close the season and finish in fourth, the final Champions League spot. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details "With honest work, clear decisions, and great enthusiasm, we want to help Borussia Dortmund return to our former strength," Kovac said in a statement. "We still have a lot to do together." Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said Kovac "approaches every game with conviction, intensity and passion," adding "we believe together we can continue the successful path of last season's final spurt." ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out Considered a disciplinarian with a focus on fitness and work-rate, Kovac made his initial mark as a coach by winning the German Cup as Frankfurt manager in 2018. Moving to Bayern, Kovac won the double in 2018-19 before he was shown his marching orders the following season. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) As a player, the Berlin-born Kovac represented Croatia 83 times, scoring 14 goals, while playing for Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Hamburg. Dortmund began the season with a disappointing 3-3 draw at St Pauli, conceding two goals and being reduced to 10 men in the final five minutes. 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.

Despite falling as low as 13th, Niko Kovac helped right the ship, with Dortmund winning 22 of a possible 24 points to close the season and finish in fourth, the final Champions League spot.

Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund extend coach Niko Kovac's contract until 2027

The USA, Soviet Union, Germany, Great Britain and China are the five most successful Olympic nations (overall), each shining in different sports and leaving a legacy in the Games' history.

The USA, Soviet Union, Germany, Great Britain and China are the five most successful Olympic nations (overall), each shining in different sports and leaving a legacy in the Games' history.(Disclaimer: The list includes Summer and Winter Olympics)

Meet top five successful countries in Olympics history: Germany is at no.3, check who tops the list

The Asia Cup 2025 is less than a month away, as eight nations will compete for the top honour on the continent. However, the eyes of the world will be on two teams that have heated rivalry over the years, as India and Pakistan will face each other in the group game on September 14. With that in mind, broadcasters have already started preparations for the high-voltage clash in Dubai. However, those preparations have hit a snag as netizens have taken a dig at broadcasters and Virender Sehwag, who features in the promo.<h2>Netizens slam broadcasters, Sehwag</h2>After Sony Sports Network released it latest promo for the Asia Cup, highlighting the India vs Pakistan clash, fans did not hold back. The backlash comes after India and Pakistan have been in a cross-border war for the last few months due to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of at least 26 innocent people. After the attack, India launched a counterattack on Pakistan under Operation Sindoor in the first week of May.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sony’s Asia Cup promo reeks of forced secularism, rubbing salt into our wounds by making the India–Pakistan clash its USP, and ironically featuring ultra-nationalist Virender Sehwag. Chaliye, deshbhakti ka chooran chaat kar Asia Cup ka mazaa lete hain. <a href="https://t.co/szuFqxfKpS">pic.twitter.com/szuFqxfKpS</a>&mdash; THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) <a href="https://twitter.com/theskindoctor13/status/1960223537626747183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sad to see Virendra Sehwag associated with this.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsiaCup2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AsiaCup2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoycottAsiaCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoycottAsiaCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/wCCP2hKDrU">https://t.co/wCCP2hKDrU</a>&mdash; Prasant Kaamath (@kaamath_p) <a href="https://twitter.com/kaamath_p/status/1960234455857295627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aatank aur manoranjan / khel ek sath nahi chal sakte...<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsiaCup2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AsiaCup2025</a> ka dushman desh ke sath match NAHI dekhunga. <a href="https://t.co/u0ZEX5EAVz">https://t.co/u0ZEX5EAVz</a>&mdash; Pranav Vasavada 🇮🇳 (@PMvasavada) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMvasavada/status/1960231451539996919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@virendersehwag</a> never expected your patriotism to be bought in such a way. You were my fav on and off the field viru. This is really sad. Pahalgam’s horror on hindu tourists will never be forgotten. I hope viewership crashes but this is india, nothing will happen in reality. <a href="https://t.co/DzDhnvZjrd">https://t.co/DzDhnvZjrd</a>&mdash; Manish Singh Tomar (@immanishtomar) <a href="https://twitter.com/immanishtomar/status/1960230782582366542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Although I have long ago stopped watching cricket but really SHAME on BCCI and everyone for this. And especially Virendra Sehwag. <a href="https://t.co/83cVTxOASK">https://t.co/83cVTxOASK</a>&mdash; OracleOfGwalior (@OracleOfGwalior) <a href="https://twitter.com/OracleOfGwalior/status/1960224788695429420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Since then, both nations have been in hot water when it comes to diplomatic relations, while India has called for a boycott of Pakistan. This sea of boycott saw Indian veteran cricketers pull out of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) clash against Pakistan in Birmingham in July.&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;Now the outrage has led Indian fans to boycott the India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025. Fans did not hold back and showed their anger on social media. One of the users wrote, “@virendersehwag never expected your patriotism to be bought in such a way. You were my fav on and off the field, Viru. This is really sad. Pahalgam’s horror on Hindu tourists will never be forgotten. I hope viewership crashes, but this is India; nothing will happen in reality.”&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;Another user wrote, “Sony’s Asia Cup promo reeks of forced secularism, rubbing salt into our wounds by making the India–Pakistan clash its USP, and ironically featuring ultra-nationalist Virender Sehwag.”&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;Despite the outrage, the India vs Pakistan fixture will go ahead according to plan after the Indian government gave its green light last week. According to the government’s statement, India will not play Pakistan in any bilateral series but will play the arch-rivals in international tournaments like the World Cup, Asia Cup or the Olympics.&nbsp;The India vs Pakistan contest will take place on Sunday (Sep 14) as Suryakumar Yadav and Co look to maintain an impressive run against the Men in Green.

The India vs Pakistan contest will take place on Sunday (Sep 14) as Suryakumar Yadav and Co look to maintain an impressive run against the Men in Green.

The Asia Cup 2025 is less than a month away, as eight nations will compete for the top honour on the continent. However, the eyes of the world will be on two teams that have heated rivalry over the years, as India and Pakistan will face each other in the group game on September 14. With that in mind, broadcasters have already started preparations for the high-voltage clash in Dubai. However, those preparations have hit a snag as netizens have taken a dig at broadcasters and Virender Sehwag, who features in the promo. Netizens slam broadcasters, Sehwag After Sony Sports Network released it latest promo for the Asia Cup, highlighting the India vs Pakistan clash, fans did not hold back. The backlash comes after India and Pakistan have been in a cross-border war for the last few months due to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of at least 26 innocent people. After the attack, India launched a counterattack on Pakistan under Operation Sindoor in the first week of May.

The India vs Pakistan contest will take place on Sunday (Sep 14) as Suryakumar Yadav and Co look to maintain an impressive run against the Men in Green.

Asia Cup 2025 | Netizens slam broadcasters for India vs Pakistan promo: 'I hope viewership crashes'

Mexican Renata Zarazua wouldn't have thought in her wildest dreams that her first win in the US Open will be against a grand slam winner. The 27-year-old beat Australian Open 2025 winner Madison Keys 6-7(10), 7-6(3), 7-5 in Round 1 match of the US Open 2025 women's singles on Monday (Aug 25) at the iconic Arthur Ashe stadium. This is Zarazua is first win against a top-10 player after losing in all of her previous six attempts. This is also only her fourth major match win. With the victory, Zarazua became the first Mexican woman to win a grand slam match against a top-10 player since Angelica Gavaldon in Australia Open 1995.<h2>Who is Renata Zarazua?</h2>The Mexican tennis player moved to the United States at a 16-year-old but has acknowledged her love for her birth country and said: "I love Mexico and going back there for a week or two and seeing all my family, my friends. I enjoy it. Obviously I still play for Mexico and I love that, but I really like my lifestyle here for what I do."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mlb-cal-raleigh-home-runs-record-mariners-catcher-first-to-hit-50-home-runs-in-a-season-1756191616119">Cal Raleigh Home Run Record: M's player first catcher to hit 50 HRs in a season</a>Zarazua's win wasn't easy as she was down 0-3 in the second set after losing the first one but the Mexican scripted one of the finest come-from-behind wins at the biggest of stages tennis world. She will now face world no.107 France's Diane Parry in Round 2 of the major.<h2>How did Zarazua beat Keys?</h2>Madison Keys, seeded no. 6 at the year's last grand slam, was all over the place from the first set onwards and the Mexican took advantage of that. Zarazua was 6-5 ahead and held two set points in the first set, but Keys showed her experience and won it in the tie-breaker.The AO 2025 winner was up 3-0 before came Zarazua's mighty comeback which forced a second tie-break and the Mexican, who had won one a set against world No. 10 Elena Rybakina in a 4-6, 6-0, 7-5 loss earlier this month in Cincinnati, never looked back.

US Open: 27-year-old Renata Zarazua was down 0-3 in second set after losing first before mounting a comeback against AO 2025 winner Madison Keys and became first Mexican women's player to win a match in a major since 1995.

Mexican Renata Zarazua wouldn't have thought in her wildest dreams that her first win in the US Open will be against a grand slam winner. The 27-year-old beat Australian Open 2025 winner Madison Keys 6-7(10), 7-6(3), 7-5 in Round 1 match of the US Open 2025 women's singles on Monday (Aug 25) at the iconic Arthur Ashe stadium. This is Zarazua is first win against a top-10 player after losing in all of her previous six attempts. This is also only her fourth major match win. With the victory, Zarazua became the first Mexican woman to win a grand slam match against a top-10 player since Angelica Gavaldon in Australia Open 1995. Who is Renata Zarazua? The Mexican tennis player moved to the United States at a 16-year-old but has acknowledged her love for her birth country and said: "I love Mexico and going back there for a week or two and seeing all my family, my friends. I enjoy it. Obviously I still play for Mexico and I love that, but I really like my lifestyle here for what I do." Also Read - Cal Raleigh Home Run Record: M's player first catcher to hit 50 HRs in a season Zarazua's win wasn't easy as she was down 0-3 in the second set after losing the first one but the Mexican scripted one of the finest come-from-behind wins at the biggest of stages tennis world. She will now face world no.107 France's Diane Parry in Round 2 of the major. How did Zarazua beat Keys? Madison Keys, seeded no. 6 at the year's last grand slam, was all over the place from the first set onwards and the Mexican took advantage of that. Zarazua was 6-5 ahead and held two set points in the first set, but Keys showed her experience and won it in the tie-breaker. The AO 2025 winner was up 3-0 before came Zarazua's mighty comeback which forced a second tie-break and the Mexican, who had won one a set against world No. 10 Elena Rybakina in a 4-6, 6-0, 7-5 loss earlier this month in Cincinnati, never looked back.

US Open: 27-year-old Renata Zarazua was down 0-3 in second set after losing first before mounting a comeback against AO 2025 winner Madison Keys and became first Mexican women's player to win a match in a major since 1995.

US Open 2025: Zarazua, ranked 82, beats AO 2025 winner Keys to become first Mexican to win a major match since 1995

Indian football has been in a mess for the last few days as the Indian Super League’s (ISL) future remains in limbo despite the new season kicking off in the majority of European and Asian countries. The top flight of Indian football is now facing an existential crisis, while the apex body, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) could face a FIFA ban. So, what is going wrong in Indian football and will there be better days?<h2>Indian football in crisis</h2>After the latest round of meetings between ISL clubs, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and AIFF, there was no conclusion on when the season will start. Currently, the FSDL (responsible for organising ISL) and AIFF are yet to reach an agreement over the financial terms and contract expansion to start the new club season.&nbsp;&nbsp;The FSDL’s contract with AIFF for ISL came to an end last season with no new contract agreed between the parties. As part of the agreement, FSDL pays AIFF Rs 50 crore ($5.82mn) annually to oversee properties like the national team and the Indian Super League.&nbsp;As things stand, the issue is now overseen by the honorable Supreme Court, which has directed AIFF and FSDL to come up with a solution before August 28. The issue was taken to the Supreme Court after ISL clubs wanted the apex body to look into the matter. If no agreement is reached it is possible that the ISL season may not be played.&nbsp;&nbsp;Even if a deal is struck in the future in mid-season, it is likely that they could trim the season to a playoff or a cup-like tournament.<h2>What happens if there is no ISL 2025-26 season?</h2>If there is no ISL 2025-26 season, the AFC (Asian football’s governing body) will not consider India’s entry into their premier club competitions in the 2026-27 season. AFC rules mandate that an AFC-affiliated league should have a league season unless an unavoidable situation occurs. This will mean there will be no ISL Shield or AFC qualification of ISL clubs in the future.&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>Why AIFF faces a possible ban?</h2>With the intervention of the Supreme Court, the AIFF may have dug a deep hole, considering FIFA prohibits and bans national associations that are not free from outside interference, as it violates their statutes requiring member federations to maintain independence from government or third-party control.&nbsp;&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 the Supreme Court’s intervention continues into the administration of the top flight along with AIFF, it could likely face a ban from FIFA, possibly hampering the country’s bid for future tournaments and qualification.&nbsp;If this is the case, it will be the second time FIFA could ban AIFF, having done so in 2022 when there was outside interference in the football body.&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>What is the latest development?</h2>"ISL and FSDL approached the discussions in a constructive and positive spirit and expressed confidence in arriving at a mutually agreed proposal that will ensure the continued development and progress of football in India," the AIFF said in the statement on Monday (Aug 25).&nbsp;"The joint proposal will be submitted before the Hon'ble Supreme Court on August 28. The parties will make no further comments while the matter is sub-judice."So it will be interesting to see what happens with the top flight of Indian football and when it will resume.

As part of the agreement, FSDL pays AIFF Rs 50 crore ($5.82mn) annually to oversee properties like the national team and the Indian Super League. However, that deal will expire in December 2025 with no contract extension agreed. 

Indian football has been in a mess for the last few days as the Indian Super League’s (ISL) future remains in limbo despite the new season kicking off in the majority of European and Asian countries. The top flight of Indian football is now facing an existential crisis, while the apex body, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) could face a FIFA ban. So, what is going wrong in Indian football and will there be better days? Indian football in crisis After the latest round of meetings between ISL clubs, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and AIFF, there was no conclusion on when the season will start. Currently, the FSDL (responsible for organising ISL) and AIFF are yet to reach an agreement over the financial terms and contract expansion to start the new club season. The FSDL’s contract with AIFF for ISL came to an end last season with no new contract agreed between the parties. As part of the agreement, FSDL pays AIFF Rs 50 crore ($5.82mn) annually to oversee properties like the national team and the Indian Super League. As things stand, the issue is now overseen by the honorable Supreme Court, which has directed AIFF and FSDL to come up with a solution before August 28. The issue was taken to the Supreme Court after ISL clubs wanted the apex body to look into the matter. If no agreement is reached it is possible that the ISL season may not be played. Even if a deal is struck in the future in mid-season, it is likely that they could trim the season to a playoff or a cup-like tournament. What happens if there is no ISL 2025-26 season? If there is no ISL 2025-26 season, the AFC (Asian football’s governing body) will not consider India’s entry into their premier club competitions in the 2026-27 season. AFC rules mandate that an AFC-affiliated league should have a league season unless an unavoidable situation occurs. This will mean there will be no ISL Shield or AFC qualification of ISL clubs in the future. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Why AIFF faces a possible ban? With the intervention of the Supreme Court, the AIFF may have dug a deep hole, considering FIFA prohibits and bans national associations that are not free from outside interference, as it violates their statutes requiring member federations to maintain independence from government or third-party control. 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 the Supreme Court’s intervention continues into the administration of the top flight along with AIFF, it could likely face a ban from FIFA, possibly hampering the country’s bid for future tournaments and qualification. If this is the case, it will be the second time FIFA could ban AIFF, having done so in 2022 when there was outside interference in the football body. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details What is the latest development? "ISL and FSDL approached the discussions in a constructive and positive spirit and expressed confidence in arriving at a mutually agreed proposal that will ensure the continued development and progress of football in India," the AIFF said in the statement on Monday (Aug 25). "The joint proposal will be submitted before the Hon'ble Supreme Court on August 28. The parties will make no further comments while the matter is sub-judice." So it will be interesting to see what happens with the top flight of Indian football and when it will resume.

As part of the agreement, FSDL pays AIFF Rs 50 crore ($5.82mn) annually to oversee properties like the national team and the Indian Super League. However, that deal will expire in December 2025 with no contract extension agreed.

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