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Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal teenage rising star Max Dowman is set for a "massive future" following an impressive Premier League debut.Dowman came on as a substitute aged just 15 years and 234 days during the Gunners' 5-0 win over Leeds at the Emirates on Saturday (Aug 23). He also did more than take the field during his 26 minutes on the pitch, with the attacking midfielder earning a late penalty, which saw Viktor Gyokeres score from the spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;Former England captain Rooney made his Everton debut aged 16 in 2002 and was five days short of his 17th birthday when he briefly became the Premier League's youngest goalscorer by registering a stunning late winner against Arsenal.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-manchester-united-remain-winless-everton-win-at-new-stadium-1756059599331">Premier League: Manchester United remain winless; Everton win at new stadium</a>&nbsp;Speaking on his BBC podcast, the Wayne Rooney Show, the Manchester United great said of Dowman: "To play at that age in the Premier League is crazy. I know I played when I was young, but I think he's like 150 days younger than I was, or more.&nbsp;"For Max and his family and friends, I'm sure they're all living in a dream and a fairytale, and it probably hasn't hit home yet. But you can see his future is so bright; he is going to have a massive future.&nbsp;"Everyone you speak to in football, the same name keeps coming back: Max Dowman."&nbsp;Dowman's team-mate Ethan Nwaneri remains the youngest player in Premier League history after featuring in Arsenal's 3-0 victory at Brentford in September 2022, aged 15 years and 181 days.&nbsp;The now 39-year-old Rooney, speaking about the pressures that come with playing top-flight football at such an early age, added: "It's surreal. It's so strange that one minute you're in the youth team and the next you're in the first-team dressing room with some of your heroes.&nbsp;"It's something you really need to get used to quickly because it can be overwhelming.&nbsp;"Max Dowman looks like a very level-headed lad from everything I've seen, and you hope he manages to deal with it and understands what's coming his way very soon."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

Dowman also did more than take the field during his 26 minutes on the pitch, with the attacking midfielder earning a late penalty, which saw Viktor Gyokeres score from the spot. 

Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal teenage rising star Max Dowman is set for a "massive future" following an impressive Premier League debut. Dowman came on as a substitute aged just 15 years and 234 days during the Gunners' 5-0 win over Leeds at the Emirates on Saturday (Aug 23). He also did more than take the field during his 26 minutes on the pitch, with the attacking midfielder earning a late penalty, which saw Viktor Gyokeres score from the spot. Former England captain Rooney made his Everton debut aged 16 in 2002 and was five days short of his 17th birthday when he briefly became the Premier League's youngest goalscorer by registering a stunning late winner against Arsenal. Also read | Premier League: Manchester United remain winless; Everton win at new stadium Speaking on his BBC podcast, the Wayne Rooney Show, the Manchester United great said of Dowman: "To play at that age in the Premier League is crazy. I know I played when I was young, but I think he's like 150 days younger than I was, or more. "For Max and his family and friends, I'm sure they're all living in a dream and a fairytale, and it probably hasn't hit home yet. But you can see his future is so bright; he is going to have a massive future. "Everyone you speak to in football, the same name keeps coming back: Max Dowman." Dowman's team-mate Ethan Nwaneri remains the youngest player in Premier League history after featuring in Arsenal's 3-0 victory at Brentford in September 2022, aged 15 years and 181 days. The now 39-year-old Rooney, speaking about the pressures that come with playing top-flight football at such an early age, added: "It's surreal. It's so strange that one minute you're in the youth team and the next you're in the first-team dressing room with some of your heroes. "It's something you really need to get used to quickly because it can be overwhelming. "Max Dowman looks like a very level-headed lad from everything I've seen, and you hope he manages to deal with it and understands what's coming his way very soon." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Dowman also did more than take the field during his 26 minutes on the pitch, with the attacking midfielder earning a late penalty, which saw Viktor Gyokeres score from the spot.&nbsp;

Former Man Utd hero Wayne Rooney predicts ‘massive future’ for Arsenal teen Dowman

Only five bowlers have been able to take 500 or more wickets in T20s with Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan being the only left-arm player to be able to achieve the milestone.

Only five bowlers have been able to take 500 or more wickets in T20s with Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan being the only left-arm player to be able to achieve the milestone.

From Dwayne Bravo to Imran Tahir: Bowlers to take 500-plus T20 wickets - only one left-arm player in list

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Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan is the first to achieve double of 7000 runs and 500 wickets in T20 cricket. He also has nine Player of the Series awards - more than Virat Kohli (8).

Former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan has become the first all-rounder in the T20 cricket to achieve the double of 7000 runs and 500 wickets. He reached the milestone with 3/11 for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025. Shakib is also the fifth bowler in T20 history to claim five wickets and the first left-arm bowler to do so. Before him, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan, West Indies players Dwayne Bravo and Sunil Narine and South African Imran Tahir had taken 500 or more wickets in T20 cricket. Read More - All 32 QBs set to start in NFL 2025 Shakib first all-rounder to take 500 wickets and 7K runs in T20s Overall, Shakib has scored 7,574 runs and taken 502 wickets in all T20s. Behind him are Bravo with 6,970 runs & 631 wickets and Andre Russell with 9,361 runs & 487 wickets. Among the bowlers with 500 or more wickets in T20s, Shakib is behind Rashid (660), Bravo (631), Narine (590), and Tahir (554). His performance made sure that the Falcons easily beat Patriots by seven wickets on Sunday (Aug 24) to go top of the table in CPL 2025 with three wins, one no result and two losses in six games played so far. Shakib ahead of Virat Kohli for T20 legacy The former Bangladesh skipper is a force to be reckoned with in T20 cricket. He has won nine Player of the Series awards in various T20 tournaments which is more than India superstar Virat Kohli (8) and Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga (7). He is also the only spinner to take five five-wicket hauls in T20s and is joint-second on the list with Lasith Malinga, Tahir, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Bhuvneshwar Kumar - all pacers. The record for most five-fors in T20s is with David Wiese (7) - another pacer.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan is the first to achieve double of 7000 runs and 500 wickets in T20 cricket. He also has nine Player of the Series awards - more than Virat Kohli (8).

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan becomes first to achieve THIS record in T20s

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The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the separation, ensuring that the board shall be careful of associating itself with such organisations in future.

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has ended its partnership with fantasy sports giant Dream11 following the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the separation, ensuring that the board shall be careful of associating itself with such organisations in future. "BCCI and Dream 11 are discontinuing their relationship after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, was passed. BCCI will ensure not to indulge with any such organisations ahead in future," Saikia said to ANI. An association worth INR 358 crore was mutually terminated, according to the latest reports. It became inevitable and crucial for both parties to end this sponsorship, as the sitting government made the advertisement of fantasy gaming illegal. Also read | India will get another Sachin, Kohli but not a Pujara! He was truly last of his kind Meanwhile, Dream Sports, Dream 11’s parent company, signed a three-year jersey sponsorship deal with the BCCI in 2023. Now, with the 2025 Asia Cup around the corner, the Indian Team will be left without a jersey sponsor unless the cricket board joins hands with another company at the earliest. The eight-team tournament starts September 9. Massive blow Dream 11, in response to the legislation, announced that it discontinued all paid contests and now operates as a free-to-play online social game. “This morning, we stopped all paid contests on Dream11 and pivoted entirely to a free-to-play online social game,” the company said in a statement last Friday. Meanwhile, this new law bans all money-based gaming while recognising and supporting e-sports and online social games. Those not obeying shall suffer severe punishment, including three years of imprisonment and fines up to INR 1 crore. What’s next for Team India? The Men in Blue will next feature in the 2025 Asia Cup in the UAE. Placed in Group A alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Oman and the tournament host, India, India faces the UAE on September 10 before taking on Pakistan in the marquee clash four days later in Dubai. Should India and Pakistan top their group, the chances of them facing each other again in the tournament are high.

The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the separation, ensuring that the board shall be careful of associating itself with such organisations in future.

‘Will not indulge with such organisations in future’ - BCCI ends partnership with Dream 11

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Women's ODI World Cup Schedule

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The final of the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 will take place on November 2 under a hybrid model. As per an agreement between India and Pakistan, the latter will play all its matches in Sri Lanka, including the semi-final and final.

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The final of the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 will take place on November 2 under a hybrid model. As per an agreement between India and Pakistan, the latter will play all its matches in Sri Lanka, including the semi-final and final.

Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know - format, squads, groups, live streaming and other details

The football summer transfer window is all set for the final week as clubs get ready to throw the dice for last-ditch deals to bolster the squad for the rest of the season. Top clubs like Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea and others are still in the market as they look to bid for the top prize in English football as well as Europe. So, as the transfer deadline day gets closer, here is all you need to know about it, including key details.<h2>When is the transfer deadline day?</h2>The transfer deadline day for Premier League clubs is Monday (Sep 1), a day after the Premier League matchday round three gets over. Clubs will be able to sign players and release players before the deadline day.&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>When does the transfer window close for Premier League clubs?</h2>The transfer window for Premier League clubs will be closing at 7:00 PM BST (11:30 PM IST), a slightly earlier time than the traditional 11:00 BST (3:30 AM IST, next day) close that has been used.&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>When does transfer window close in other top leagues?</h2>Unlike every other year, this year all five major European leagues, that is, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 will have the same transfer deadline day.La Liga – 1 September, 7:00 PM BST (11:30 PM IST)Bundesliga – 1 September, 7:00 PM BST (11:30 PM IST)Serie A – 1 September, 7:00 PM BST (11:30 PM IST)Ligue 1– 1 September, 7:00 PM BST (11:30 PM IST)&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>Top deals done in 2025 Summer transfer window</h2>1. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool) – £100m rising to £116m2. Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool) – £69m rising to £79m with add-ons3. Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig to Manchester United) – £66.2m rising to £73.4m with add-ons4. Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford to Manchester United) – £65m rising to £71m with add-ons5. Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace to Arsenal) – £60m rising to £66m with add-ons<h2>Top deals that could happen before the transfer deadline day</h2>1. Alexander Isak – Liverpool in active conversation with Newcastle United2. Alejandro Garnacho - Chelsea in active conversation with Manchester United3. Savinho - Tottenham in active conversation with Manchester City4. Jadon Sancho – Roma in active conversation with Manchester United

The transfer deadline day for Premier League clubs is Monday (Sep 1), a day after the Premier League matchday round three gets over. Clubs will be able to sign players and release players before the deadline day.

The football summer transfer window is all set for the final week as clubs get ready to throw the dice for last-ditch deals to bolster the squad for the rest of the season. Top clubs like Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea and others are still in the market as they look to bid for the top prize in English football as well as Europe. So, as the transfer deadline day gets closer, here is all you need to know about it, including key details. When is the transfer deadline day? The transfer deadline day for Premier League clubs is Monday (Sep 1), a day after the Premier League matchday round three gets over. Clubs will be able to sign players and release players before the deadline day. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) When does the transfer window close for Premier League clubs? The transfer window for Premier League clubs will be closing at 7:00 PM BST (11:30 PM IST), a slightly earlier time than the traditional 11:00 BST (3:30 AM IST, next day) close that has been used. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out When does transfer window close in other top leagues? Unlike every other year, this year all five major European leagues, that is, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 will have the same transfer deadline day. La Liga – 1 September, 7:00 PM BST (11:30 PM IST) Bundesliga – 1 September, 7:00 PM BST (11:30 PM IST) Serie A – 1 September, 7:00 PM BST (11:30 PM IST) Ligue 1– 1 September, 7:00 PM BST (11:30 PM IST) ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Top deals done in 2025 Summer transfer window 1. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool) – £100m rising to £116m 2. Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool) – £69m rising to £79m with add-ons 3. Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig to Manchester United) – £66.2m rising to £73.4m with add-ons 4. Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford to Manchester United) – £65m rising to £71m with add-ons 5. Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace to Arsenal) – £60m rising to £66m with add-ons Top deals that could happen before the transfer deadline day 1. Alexander Isak – Liverpool in active conversation with Newcastle United 2. Alejandro Garnacho - Chelsea in active conversation with Manchester United 3. Savinho - Tottenham in active conversation with Manchester City 4. Jadon Sancho – Roma in active conversation with Manchester United

The transfer deadline day for Premier League clubs is Monday (Sep 1), a day after the Premier League matchday round three gets over. Clubs will be able to sign players and release players before the deadline day.

Transfer Deadline Day: All you need to know - when is the window closing, top deals and other key details

Brooke Henderson stepped it up late to end her two-year LPGA title drought with a victory in her home open on Sunday, firing a final-round 67 to edge Minjee Lee by one stroke to win the Canadian Women's Open.&nbsp;Henderson lifted the trophy for a second time -- seven years after her 2018 triumph made her the first Canadian since 1973 to claim the title.&nbsp;A two-time major champion, she claimed her 14th LPGA title but her first since the 2023 Tournament of Champions with a 15-under par total of 269. Lee carded a three-under 68 for 270.&nbsp;"I've been waiting for that 14th win feels like forever," Henderson said. "To win it here makes it just so special.&nbsp;"I had family and friends here and I just thank God for allowing me to be back in this position and allowing me to have the courage and the strength to perform here."&nbsp;Henderson started the day tied for the lead with Lee and the two were neck-and-neck through the first nine holes.&nbsp;Both birdied the second and bogeyed the fourth, Henderson adding a birdie at the fifth and Lee a birdie the eighth before Lee dropped back with a bogey at 11.&nbsp;The Aussie -- who won her third major title at the Women's PGA Championship this year -- would add three more birdies coming in.&nbsp;But Henderson's birdies at 13, 14 and 17 -- where she drilled a 12-foot putt to match Lee's birdie and keep her nose in front -- were just enough, much to the delight of fans at Mississauga Golf and Country Club.&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;"It's so special," Henderson said. "I'm surprised I'm not crying because I thought I definitely was going to during this interview.&nbsp;"The crowds were so incredible all week and I just can't thank everyone enough for coming out," she added. "They gave me so much confidence, and when I got things rolling just so much momentum."&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;Japan's Mai Saigo, winner of the Chevron Championship earlier this year, birdied five of the last seven holes in a bogey-free five-under par 66 that gave her second place on 273."Five birdies and no bogeys -- it was a good day," Saigo said.&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;Japan's Akie Iwai, who rolled into Canada after winning her first LPGA title in Portland and led after each of the first two rounds, bounced back from a disappointing third round to post a two-under 69 and was alone in fourth on 274. 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.

Brooke Henderson started the day tied for the lead with Lee and the two were neck-and-neck through the first nine holes.

Brooke Henderson stepped it up late to end her two-year LPGA title drought with a victory in her home open on Sunday, firing a final-round 67 to edge Minjee Lee by one stroke to win the Canadian Women's Open. Henderson lifted the trophy for a second time -- seven years after her 2018 triumph made her the first Canadian since 1973 to claim the title. A two-time major champion, she claimed her 14th LPGA title but her first since the 2023 Tournament of Champions with a 15-under par total of 269. Lee carded a three-under 68 for 270. "I've been waiting for that 14th win feels like forever," Henderson said. "To win it here makes it just so special. "I had family and friends here and I just thank God for allowing me to be back in this position and allowing me to have the courage and the strength to perform here." Henderson started the day tied for the lead with Lee and the two were neck-and-neck through the first nine holes. Both birdied the second and bogeyed the fourth, Henderson adding a birdie at the fifth and Lee a birdie the eighth before Lee dropped back with a bogey at 11. The Aussie -- who won her third major title at the Women's PGA Championship this year -- would add three more birdies coming in. But Henderson's birdies at 13, 14 and 17 -- where she drilled a 12-foot putt to match Lee's birdie and keep her nose in front -- were just enough, much to the delight of fans at Mississauga Golf and Country Club. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) "It's so special," Henderson said. "I'm surprised I'm not crying because I thought I definitely was going to during this interview. "The crowds were so incredible all week and I just can't thank everyone enough for coming out," she added. "They gave me so much confidence, and when I got things rolling just so much momentum." ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Japan's Mai Saigo, winner of the Chevron Championship earlier this year, birdied five of the last seven holes in a bogey-free five-under par 66 that gave her second place on 273. "Five birdies and no bogeys -- it was a good day," Saigo said. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out Japan's Akie Iwai, who rolled into Canada after winning her first LPGA title in Portland and led after each of the first two rounds, bounced back from a disappointing third round to post a two-under 69 and was alone in fourth on 274. 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.

Brooke Henderson started the day tied for the lead with Lee and the two were neck-and-neck through the first nine holes.

Brooke Henderson ends LPGA title drought with victory in Canadian Women's Open

Alex Eala has made the kind of history that transcends sport. At just 20 years old, she became the first player from the Philippines to win a main-draw singles match at a Grand Slam, defeating Denmark’s Clara Tauson in a dramatic opening-round match at the US Open on Monday (August 25). The three-set score line — 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13-11) — barely captures the intensity of the battle. Eala led with composure in the first set, faltered in the second, and looked on the brink of defeat in the third when Tauson surged ahead 5-1. But the young Filipina, backed by a noisy crowd that included many from New York’s Filipino community, dug in with remarkable resilience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Point by point, she clawed her way back, eventually forcing a tiebreak that stretched into the kind of nail-biting finish that tests every ounce of nerve. When Tauson’s final shot drifted wide, Eala dropped to her knees in tears, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the achievement.<h2>A major breakthrough</h2>For the Philippines, a country with a rich sporting culture but little tradition of tennis success, Eala’s victory is a breakthrough decades in the making. No Filipino player, male or female, had ever advanced beyond the opening round of a Grand Slam singles draw. Eala’s triumph not only rewrote the record books but also sent a surge of pride across her nation, where she has long been seen as a trailblazer. Eala herself was quick to acknowledge that the moment was bigger than her. “It’s not just about me,” she was quoted saying courtside. “This is about inspiring kids back home, about showing them that we can belong on this stage.”<h2>Rising through the ranks</h2>Eala’s rise has been steady, marked by milestones that hinted at this historic breakthrough. As a teenager, she trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain, a move that sharpened her technical skills and exposed her to world-class competition. In 2022, she won the US Open girls’ singles title, becoming the first Filipina to capture a junior Grand Slam trophy. That triumph signaled her potential, but the path to the professional level was anything but straightforward.&nbsp;Injuries and the pressures of transition slowed her early steps on the WTA Tour, yet Eala kept pushing. This year has been her true coming-of-age. She made headlines at the Miami Open by beating former Grand Slam champions and reaching the semifinals, a first for a Filipino player. Later, on grass, she reached the final in Eastbourne, again breaking new ground for her country. Each of those moments felt historic, but nothing compares to what she achieved in New York.<h2>Filipino diaspora at Flushing Meadows</h2>The Filipino diaspora made its presence felt at Flushing Meadows, waving flags, chanting her name, and transforming the Grandstand Court into a sea of blue, red, and yellow. For many, it was a moment of collective identity — watching one of their own succeed at the sport’s highest level. Back home, news of Eala’s win spread rapidly. Social media lit up with messages from fellow athletes, politicians, and fans who hailed her as a symbol of perseverance. For a country where basketball and boxing dominate the sporting spotlight, Eala’s success is broadening the horizons of what is possible.<h2>The road ahead for Alex Eala</h2>Eala’s journey at this year’s US Open is far from over. Her second-round match will offer a fresh test, but regardless of how deep she goes in the draw, her place in history is already secure. What matters now is how she builds on this moment. With confidence growing and experience under her belt, Eala has the chance to carve out a long and impactful career on the WTA Tour. But perhaps the greater story lies beyond her individual success. Eala’s win will likely inspire a new generation of young Filipinos to pick up a racket, dream bigger, and believe that global stages like Wimbledon, Roland Garros, and the US Open are not out of reach.<h2>A new era for Filipino tennis</h2>Every so often, sport delivers a moment that feels like a turning point. For Philippine tennis, Alex Eala’s breakthrough in New York may be just that. The tears she shed after match point were not just the release of personal emotion but a reflection of what the victory means for her country.

Alex Eala’s tears of joy! 20-year-old scripts history; becomes first Filipino to...

Alex Eala has made the kind of history that transcends sport. At just 20 years old, she became the first player from the Philippines to win a main-draw singles match at a Grand Slam, defeating Denmark’s Clara Tauson in a dramatic opening-round match at the US Open on Monday (August 25). The three-set score line — 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13-11) — barely captures the intensity of the battle. Eala led with composure in the first set, faltered in the second, and looked on the brink of defeat in the third when Tauson surged ahead 5-1. But the young Filipina, backed by a noisy crowd that included many from New York’s Filipino community, dug in with remarkable resilience. Point by point, she clawed her way back, eventually forcing a tiebreak that stretched into the kind of nail-biting finish that tests every ounce of nerve. When Tauson’s final shot drifted wide, Eala dropped to her knees in tears, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the achievement. A major breakthrough For the Philippines, a country with a rich sporting culture but little tradition of tennis success, Eala’s victory is a breakthrough decades in the making. No Filipino player, male or female, had ever advanced beyond the opening round of a Grand Slam singles draw. Eala’s triumph not only rewrote the record books but also sent a surge of pride across her nation, where she has long been seen as a trailblazer. Eala herself was quick to acknowledge that the moment was bigger than her. “It’s not just about me,” she was quoted saying courtside. “This is about inspiring kids back home, about showing them that we can belong on this stage.” Rising through the ranks Eala’s rise has been steady, marked by milestones that hinted at this historic breakthrough. As a teenager, she trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain, a move that sharpened her technical skills and exposed her to world-class competition. In 2022, she won the US Open girls’ singles title, becoming the first Filipina to capture a junior Grand Slam trophy. That triumph signaled her potential, but the path to the professional level was anything but straightforward. Injuries and the pressures of transition slowed her early steps on the WTA Tour, yet Eala kept pushing. This year has been her true coming-of-age. She made headlines at the Miami Open by beating former Grand Slam champions and reaching the semifinals, a first for a Filipino player. Later, on grass, she reached the final in Eastbourne, again breaking new ground for her country. Each of those moments felt historic, but nothing compares to what she achieved in New York. Filipino diaspora at Flushing Meadows The Filipino diaspora made its presence felt at Flushing Meadows, waving flags, chanting her name, and transforming the Grandstand Court into a sea of blue, red, and yellow. For many, it was a moment of collective identity — watching one of their own succeed at the sport’s highest level. Back home, news of Eala’s win spread rapidly. Social media lit up with messages from fellow athletes, politicians, and fans who hailed her as a symbol of perseverance. For a country where basketball and boxing dominate the sporting spotlight, Eala’s success is broadening the horizons of what is possible. The road ahead for Alex Eala Eala’s journey at this year’s US Open is far from over. Her second-round match will offer a fresh test, but regardless of how deep she goes in the draw, her place in history is already secure. What matters now is how she builds on this moment. With confidence growing and experience under her belt, Eala has the chance to carve out a long and impactful career on the WTA Tour. But perhaps the greater story lies beyond her individual success. Eala’s win will likely inspire a new generation of young Filipinos to pick up a racket, dream bigger, and believe that global stages like Wimbledon, Roland Garros, and the US Open are not out of reach. A new era for Filipino tennis Every so often, sport delivers a moment that feels like a turning point. For Philippine tennis, Alex Eala’s breakthrough in New York may be just that. The tears she shed after match point were not just the release of personal emotion but a reflection of what the victory means for her country.

The 20-year-old who is ranked 75th staged an epic comeback against Danish tennis player Clara Tauson. Eala was 1-5 down in the third set

It was a breathtaking start to the US Open 2025 on Sunday (Aug 24) after former champion Daniil Medvedev was stunned in the first round by Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi. Playing at the Arthur Ash Stadium, Medvedev lost 3-6, 5-7, 7-5, 0-6, 6-4 in a marathon five-set contest. The match, which lasted more than three hours, saw the 2021 men’s singles champion exit, leaving the draw open.<h2>Medvedev stunned by Bonzi</h2>Having opened the campaign against Bonzi, it was supposed to be an easy start for the former champion, but Medvedev was quickly under pressure when he dropped the opening set 3-6. Things did not go well for Medvedev in the second set as well when he lost his serve in the 11th game, leaving Bonzi to capitalise and lead by two sets.&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;Leading 2-0 in the match, the third set proved decisive as well with the Frenchman taking a 5-4 lead and served for the match. With two set points down, Medevdev was on the brink of exit before making a comeback. He would eventually overcome the match points and win the set in a tiebreak, after which he started his mini-revival.&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;Medvedev’s revival was superb as he won 6-0 in the fourth set, leaving Bonzi’s hopes of winning in shatters. The Frenchman also had a medical time out during which he received treatment, leaving Medvedev with a huge mental advantage. However, the fifth set was again a see-saw affair as he won 6-4 and therefore pocketed the match.&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>Controversial moment delays play</h2>During the third set, when Medvedev was match point down, there was a delay of more than six minutes between points, after a photographer entered the court on match point and the 2021 U.S. Open champion became enraged by the chair umpire's decision to award his opponent a first serve. The moment made headlines as Bonze had the opportunity to win the match, but Medvedev kept his cool and broke his opponent’s serve to win the game and take it tiebreak.

Having opened the campaign against Benjamin Bonzi, it was supposed to be an easy start for the former champion, but Daniil Medvedev was quickly under pressure when he dropped the opening set 3-6.

It was a breathtaking start to the US Open 2025 on Sunday (Aug 24) after former champion Daniil Medvedev was stunned in the first round by Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi. Playing at the Arthur Ash Stadium, Medvedev lost 3-6, 5-7, 7-5, 0-6, 6-4 in a marathon five-set contest. The match, which lasted more than three hours, saw the 2021 men’s singles champion exit, leaving the draw open. Medvedev stunned by Bonzi Having opened the campaign against Bonzi, it was supposed to be an easy start for the former champion, but Medvedev was quickly under pressure when he dropped the opening set 3-6. Things did not go well for Medvedev in the second set as well when he lost his serve in the 11th game, leaving Bonzi to capitalise and lead by two sets. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Leading 2-0 in the match, the third set proved decisive as well with the Frenchman taking a 5-4 lead and served for the match. With two set points down, Medevdev was on the brink of exit before making a comeback. He would eventually overcome the match points and win the set in a tiebreak, after which he started his mini-revival. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out Medvedev’s revival was superb as he won 6-0 in the fourth set, leaving Bonzi’s hopes of winning in shatters. The Frenchman also had a medical time out during which he received treatment, leaving Medvedev with a huge mental advantage. However, the fifth set was again a see-saw affair as he won 6-4 and therefore pocketed the match. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Controversial moment delays play During the third set, when Medvedev was match point down, there was a delay of more than six minutes between points, after a photographer entered the court on match point and the 2021 U.S. Open champion became enraged by the chair umpire's decision to award his opponent a first serve. The moment made headlines as Bonze had the opportunity to win the match, but Medvedev kept his cool and broke his opponent’s serve to win the game and take it tiebreak.

Having opened the campaign against Benjamin Bonzi, it was supposed to be an easy start for the former champion, but Daniil Medvedev was quickly under pressure when he dropped the opening set 3-6.

Benjamin Bonzi stuns former champion Daniil Medvedev in breathtaking start to US Open 2025

Former US Open champion Novak Djokovic kick-started his campaign on Sunday (Aug 24) as he got the better of American teenager Learner Tien. Playing at the Arthur Ash Stadium, Djokovic dispatched Tien 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2 to book his place in the second round and continue his pursuit of an unprecedented 25th major title. After the match, the Serb was quick to mention his hunger and stated that he still wants to compete and win big.<h2>Djokovic hungry for more success</h2>“At times I wish I was younger, but I can only be grateful for the amazing career I’ve had here in New York and worldwide. Hopefully, I can keep it going—I still want to compete, and I hope you’re enjoying my tennis,” Djokovic said after the match.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;The 38-year-old has endured a tough run in the Grand Slam tournaments, having failed to reach a major final since Wimbledon 2024. However, he believes he still has more to offer, as the dream of winning a 25th major title continues. He also reflected on the match where he was stretched in the second set despite having an easy passage in the opening set.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;“It was quite a strange match, to be honest,” Djokovic admitted. “The first set lasted just over 20 minutes, while the second went on for 1 hour and 20 minutes—completely opposite sets. The key was holding my nerves in the second set and clinching the tiebreak. After that, I started feeling better and finished the match in good fashion,” the 24-time champion said while reflecting on the match.”&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>Other results on Day 1</h2>World number one Sabalenka, who is bidding to become the first woman to claim back-to-back US Open titles since Serena Williams completed a hat-trick of wins in 2014, was made to work hard en route to a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Switzerland's Rebeka Masarova.&nbsp;Fritz, last year's beaten finalist and a semi-finalist at Wimbledon last month, won 7-5, 6-2, 6-3 against unseeded compatriot Emilio Nava. Shelton had a similarly comfortable 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 defeat of Peruvian qualifier Ignacio Buse.&nbsp;Czech 16th seed Jakub Mensik edged Chile's Nicolas Jarry 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, 6-4 and Spanish 18th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina breezed past Alexander Shevchenko of Kazakhstan 6-1, 6-1, 6-2.

Novak Djokovic has endured a tough run in the Grand Slam tournaments, having failed to reach a major final since Wimbledon 2024. However, he believes he still has more to offer, as the dream of winning a 25th major title continues.

Former US Open champion Novak Djokovic kick-started his campaign on Sunday (Aug 24) as he got the better of American teenager Learner Tien. Playing at the Arthur Ash Stadium, Djokovic dispatched Tien 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2 to book his place in the second round and continue his pursuit of an unprecedented 25th major title. After the match, the Serb was quick to mention his hunger and stated that he still wants to compete and win big. Djokovic hungry for more success “At times I wish I was younger, but I can only be grateful for the amazing career I’ve had here in New York and worldwide. Hopefully, I can keep it going—I still want to compete, and I hope you’re enjoying my tennis,” Djokovic said after the match. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) The 38-year-old has endured a tough run in the Grand Slam tournaments, having failed to reach a major final since Wimbledon 2024. However, he believes he still has more to offer, as the dream of winning a 25th major title continues. He also reflected on the match where he was stretched in the second set despite having an easy passage in the opening set. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out “It was quite a strange match, to be honest,” Djokovic admitted. “The first set lasted just over 20 minutes, while the second went on for 1 hour and 20 minutes—completely opposite sets. The key was holding my nerves in the second set and clinching the tiebreak. After that, I started feeling better and finished the match in good fashion,” the 24-time champion said while reflecting on the match.” ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Other results on Day 1 World number one Sabalenka, who is bidding to become the first woman to claim back-to-back US Open titles since Serena Williams completed a hat-trick of wins in 2014, was made to work hard en route to a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Switzerland's Rebeka Masarova. Fritz, last year's beaten finalist and a semi-finalist at Wimbledon last month, won 7-5, 6-2, 6-3 against unseeded compatriot Emilio Nava. Shelton had a similarly comfortable 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 defeat of Peruvian qualifier Ignacio Buse. Czech 16th seed Jakub Mensik edged Chile's Nicolas Jarry 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, 6-4 and Spanish 18th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina breezed past Alexander Shevchenko of Kazakhstan 6-1, 6-1, 6-2.

Novak Djokovic has endured a tough run in the Grand Slam tournaments, having failed to reach a major final since Wimbledon 2024. However, he believes he still has more to offer, as the dream of winning a 25th major title continues.

US Open 2025: Novak Djokovic hungry for more success, says 'I still want to compete'

Manchester United remain without a Premier League win this season after being held 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday, while a Jack Grealish-inspired Everton opened their new stadium with a 2-0 victory over Brighton. Ruben Amorim's United were left to rue Bruno Fernandes' wayward first-half penalty as they were pegged back at Craven Cottage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rodrigo Muniz's own-goal put United in front on the hour mark, but Emile Smith Rowe came off the bench to rescue a point for Fulham.&nbsp;Amorim is seeking an upturn on a disastrous 15th-placed finish last season, but so far his new £200 million ($270 million) forward line of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, who again started on the bench, is yet to fire. Despite an encouraging performance, United lost 1-0 to title-chasing Arsenal in their season opener last weekend and will feel another two points slipped away in west London.&nbsp;Fulham, though, felt the visitors got the better of two controversial calls.&nbsp;United's penalty was awarded after a VAR review for grappling by Calvin Bassey on Mason Mount.&nbsp;Fernandes is normally reliable from the spot, but blasted his effort high over the bar.&nbsp;When United did finally get their first goal of the season, it came via a Fulham body as Muniz deflected Leny Yoro's header into his own net. However, the home side were furious that this time VAR did not intervene for a push by Yoro on Bassey.&nbsp;Fulham still managed to rescue a point when former Arsenal midfielder Smith Rowe's run into the box was not tracked and he turned in Alex Iwobi's cross 17 minutes from time.<h2>Everton's new era</h2>&nbsp;After an emotional goodbye to Goodison Park, the club's home since 1892, Everton are hoping the move to a new 53,000 capacity stadium will rekindle their bygone glory days.&nbsp;Only four clubs have won more English top-flight titles than Everton's nine.&nbsp;However, they have not won a major trophy for 30 years and spent their final seasons at Goodison battling relegation.&nbsp;"We're trying to find a way of moving the club on. I think this is a big step forward for Everton," said manager David Moyes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Grealish has so far been the marquee new addition to Moyes' squad and showed glimpses of the talent that saw Manchester City pay Aston Villa £100 million for him four years ago, providing the assist for both goals.&nbsp;Iliman Ndiaye scored the final goal at Goodison against Southampton in May and made more history with the first goal at Everton's new home. Grealish was the creator with a drilled left-foot cross that Ndiaye timed his run perfectly to meet at the back post on 23 minutes.&nbsp;Brighton should not have come away from Merseyside empty-handed but wasted a series of chances.&nbsp;Kaoru Mitoma struck the bar, and Jan Paul van Hecke's effort came back off the post, while Danny Welbeck spooned over with the goal gaping.&nbsp;James Garner doubled Everton's lead early in the second period with a blistering strike from Grealish's lay-off.&nbsp;Brighton still had the chance to set up a nervy finale, but Jordan Pickford saved Welbeck's poor penalty to round off a memorable afternoon for the Toffees.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

Amorim is seeking an upturn on a disastrous 15th-placed finish last season, but so far his new £200 million ($270 million) forward line of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, who again started on the bench, is yet to fire.

Manchester United remain without a Premier League win this season after being held 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday, while a Jack Grealish-inspired Everton opened their new stadium with a 2-0 victory over Brighton. Ruben Amorim's United were left to rue Bruno Fernandes' wayward first-half penalty as they were pegged back at Craven Cottage. Rodrigo Muniz's own-goal put United in front on the hour mark, but Emile Smith Rowe came off the bench to rescue a point for Fulham. Amorim is seeking an upturn on a disastrous 15th-placed finish last season, but so far his new £200 million ($270 million) forward line of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, who again started on the bench, is yet to fire. Despite an encouraging performance, United lost 1-0 to title-chasing Arsenal in their season opener last weekend and will feel another two points slipped away in west London. Fulham, though, felt the visitors got the better of two controversial calls. United's penalty was awarded after a VAR review for grappling by Calvin Bassey on Mason Mount. Fernandes is normally reliable from the spot, but blasted his effort high over the bar. When United did finally get their first goal of the season, it came via a Fulham body as Muniz deflected Leny Yoro's header into his own net. However, the home side were furious that this time VAR did not intervene for a push by Yoro on Bassey. Fulham still managed to rescue a point when former Arsenal midfielder Smith Rowe's run into the box was not tracked and he turned in Alex Iwobi's cross 17 minutes from time. Everton's new era After an emotional goodbye to Goodison Park, the club's home since 1892, Everton are hoping the move to a new 53,000 capacity stadium will rekindle their bygone glory days. Only four clubs have won more English top-flight titles than Everton's nine. However, they have not won a major trophy for 30 years and spent their final seasons at Goodison battling relegation. "We're trying to find a way of moving the club on. I think this is a big step forward for Everton," said manager David Moyes. Grealish has so far been the marquee new addition to Moyes' squad and showed glimpses of the talent that saw Manchester City pay Aston Villa £100 million for him four years ago, providing the assist for both goals. Iliman Ndiaye scored the final goal at Goodison against Southampton in May and made more history with the first goal at Everton's new home. Grealish was the creator with a drilled left-foot cross that Ndiaye timed his run perfectly to meet at the back post on 23 minutes. Brighton should not have come away from Merseyside empty-handed but wasted a series of chances. Kaoru Mitoma struck the bar, and Jan Paul van Hecke's effort came back off the post, while Danny Welbeck spooned over with the goal gaping. James Garner doubled Everton's lead early in the second period with a blistering strike from Grealish's lay-off. Brighton still had the chance to set up a nervy finale, but Jordan Pickford saved Welbeck's poor penalty to round off a memorable afternoon for the Toffees. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Amorim is seeking an upturn on a disastrous 15th-placed finish last season, but so far his new £200 million ($270 million) forward line of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, who again started on the bench, is yet to fire.

Premier League: Manchester United remain winless; Everton win at new stadium

Cheteshwar Pujara bids adieu to international cricket, rather all forms of it, on Sunday (Aug 24) and this game and its countless fans shall be indebted to him for his contribution to it. He was one of a kind, perhaps the last of his kind, and Team India was blessed to have him as its batting mainstay, mainly in Tests, for 14 years. Cricket, like life, has always had someone to replace someone – like it did in Sachin Tendulkar’s case, it brought in Virat Kohli, and this modern-day great did do justice to it. However, finding Pujara’s replacement, let alone for Indian cricket, could take a long time, perhaps never!&nbsp;Pujara was a proper Test cricketer, something that, with the passing time, has now become a rarity in international cricket. But no one is to be blamed. It’s the game’s evolution that led to the demise of a certain breed while unearthing another. Although it’s hard to find proper Test match batters nowadays, precisely the number threes in the game, something that quietly vanished from cricket’s face, to be able to get another one like him would be this game's win, big time.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cheteshwar-pujara-retirement-sachin-tendulkar-wonderful-career-credits-him-for-india-2018-down-under-australia-success-1756031880307">Sachin Tendulkar lauds Cheteshwar Pujara on ‘wonderful career’; credits him for India’s 2018 Down Under success</a> &nbsp;Pujara was never in a hurry, never. He looked composed, a man always in form, always concentrating, and always looking to score runs. His best trait, however, was to tire out oppositions to an extent that they wished he had not played cricket at all.&nbsp; &nbsp;You don’t believe it? Ask Australia’s Josh Hazlewood, who thanked God for Pujara’s absence during India’s last tour Down Under.<h2>Stubborn, solid and sassy</h2>Pujara was old school in a lot of ways; used to bat like a Test cricketer, walk like one, speak like one, all in all, was like one. There were no ifs and buts about it, and each captain was as happy to have him in the line-up as anyone. Although some did complain about him being slow, probably killing the momentum, or not being able to play as per the situation, everyone forgot, in that moment, that he was always like this – stubborn, solid and sassy at the crease. &nbsp;Test cricket enthusiasts loved him, so did the writers, the journalists, the age-old broadcasters, and above all, this game. Sometimes even the bowlers, the fielders, the umpires, the fans - everyone! &nbsp;He could bat for hours and hours together, or days, or even on all days of a Test, as record books suggest, but then so could everyone; however, not everyone could take blows as he did.&nbsp; &nbsp;On his last tour Down Under, in the fourth Test at the Gabba, which India famously won and broke Australia’s long-standing streak, Pujara took blows as if he was supposed to. His bruised body was a testament to his will and determination to do it for his team, and not surprisingly, he did, helping his team win the match and clinch a historic series win.<h3>Dream over money</h3>Pujara never complained. Sure, he must have had desires to fill his pockets with T20 cricket money, like everyone did and still does to date, but he knew his game, his strengths and backed them, and he succeeded. &nbsp; &nbsp;He was sweet yet dangerous and like none the game has seen.&nbsp; &nbsp;Thank you, Pujara, cricket loves you, cricketers love you, and so do we!

Pujara was like Dravid after Dravid; not the second best after anyone, but the absolute best India has had!

Cheteshwar Pujara bids adieu to international cricket, rather all forms of it, on Sunday (Aug 24) and this game and its countless fans shall be indebted to him for his contribution to it. He was one of a kind, perhaps the last of his kind, and Team India was blessed to have him as its batting mainstay, mainly in Tests, for 14 years. Cricket, like life, has always had someone to replace someone – like it did in Sachin Tendulkar’s case, it brought in Virat Kohli, and this modern-day great did do justice to it. However, finding Pujara’s replacement, let alone for Indian cricket, could take a long time, perhaps never! Pujara was a proper Test cricketer, something that, with the passing time, has now become a rarity in international cricket. But no one is to be blamed. It’s the game’s evolution that led to the demise of a certain breed while unearthing another. Although it’s hard to find proper Test match batters nowadays, precisely the number threes in the game, something that quietly vanished from cricket’s face, to be able to get another one like him would be this game's win, big time. Also read | Sachin Tendulkar lauds Cheteshwar Pujara on ‘wonderful career’; credits him for India’s 2018 Down Under success Pujara was never in a hurry, never. He looked composed, a man always in form, always concentrating, and always looking to score runs. His best trait, however, was to tire out oppositions to an extent that they wished he had not played cricket at all. You don’t believe it? Ask Australia’s Josh Hazlewood, who thanked God for Pujara’s absence during India’s last tour Down Under. Stubborn, solid and sassy Pujara was old school in a lot of ways; used to bat like a Test cricketer, walk like one, speak like one, all in all, was like one. There were no ifs and buts about it, and each captain was as happy to have him in the line-up as anyone. Although some did complain about him being slow, probably killing the momentum, or not being able to play as per the situation, everyone forgot, in that moment, that he was always like this – stubborn, solid and sassy at the crease. Test cricket enthusiasts loved him, so did the writers, the journalists, the age-old broadcasters, and above all, this game. Sometimes even the bowlers, the fielders, the umpires, the fans - everyone! He could bat for hours and hours together, or days, or even on all days of a Test, as record books suggest, but then so could everyone; however, not everyone could take blows as he did. On his last tour Down Under, in the fourth Test at the Gabba, which India famously won and broke Australia’s long-standing streak, Pujara took blows as if he was supposed to. His bruised body was a testament to his will and determination to do it for his team, and not surprisingly, he did, helping his team win the match and clinch a historic series win. Dream over money Pujara never complained. Sure, he must have had desires to fill his pockets with T20 cricket money, like everyone did and still does to date, but he knew his game, his strengths and backed them, and he succeeded. He was sweet yet dangerous and like none the game has seen. Thank you, Pujara, cricket loves you, cricketers love you, and so do we!

Pujara was like Dravid after Dravid; not the second best after anyone, but the absolute best India has had!

India will get another Sachin, Kohli but not a Pujara! He was truly last of his kind

Indian cricket and the rumour mill seem to walk in parallel, with something new coming out of it every day. The latest, however, is that Shreyas Iyer would succeed Rohit Sharma as Team India’s new ODI captain. Even though he is not part of the forthcoming 2025 Asia Cup in the UAE, the rumours state that he leads the race, ahead of Shubman Gill, for India’s One-Day captaincy role. Former cricketer-turned-broadcaster Aakash Chopra addressed the rumour mill, ending this debate with an assertive answer. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra said the rumour market has been hot since, shrugging off the latest speculation of Iyer being the frontline choice.&nbsp;"Good question, because the rumour markets are hot. It was said that Shreyas Iyer would become the captain, that he would pip Shubman Gill to the post. Sir, from where do you get it? In my opinion, the next captain has been decided without an appointment. It has been decided that it would be Shubman Gill," Chopra said on his YouTube channel.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cheteshwar-pujara-retirement-sachin-tendulkar-wonderful-career-credits-him-for-india-2018-down-under-australia-success-1756031880307">Sachin Tendulkar lauds Cheteshwar Pujara on ‘wonderful career’; credits him for India’s 2018 Down Under success</a> &nbsp;Gill, however, is shortlisted as the next all-format captain, per the latest reports. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee recently reinstated him into the T20I team for the Asia Cup, also appointing him the new vice-captain. His promotion has come on the back of him becoming the new Test captain. In his maiden Test series as the new skipper, Gill led India to level the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (2-2). &nbsp;Even with the bat in hand, Gill scored 754 runs across five matches, including registering his highest Test score of 269.<h3>Ponting throws weight behind Gill</h3>Not only Chopra but also his former KKR teammate and Australia captain Ricky Ponting backed Gill to assume the ODI captaincy once Rohit decides to hang up his boots. Ponting noted that the BCCI is grooming Gill as Rohit and Suryakumar Yadav’s successor in white-ball formats. &nbsp;"He is the Test captain. He has been made T20I vice-captain, maybe not out of turn as they had a logic, but Axar Patel hadn't done anything wrong, and no one felt that the spot would automatically go to him, and you could have argued against it as well. If he has been made the T20I vice-captain, he is already the ODI vice-captain. So don't ask the question. Shubman Gill is going to be the next captain," Ponting said, as quoted by Hindustan Times.&nbsp;

The BCCI men's selection committee overlooked Shreyas Iyer in the 15-man Asia Cup squad picked last week. 

Indian cricket and the rumour mill seem to walk in parallel, with something new coming out of it every day. The latest, however, is that Shreyas Iyer would succeed Rohit Sharma as Team India’s new ODI captain. Even though he is not part of the forthcoming 2025 Asia Cup in the UAE, the rumours state that he leads the race, ahead of Shubman Gill, for India’s One-Day captaincy role. Former cricketer-turned-broadcaster Aakash Chopra addressed the rumour mill, ending this debate with an assertive answer. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra said the rumour market has been hot since, shrugging off the latest speculation of Iyer being the frontline choice. "Good question, because the rumour markets are hot. It was said that Shreyas Iyer would become the captain, that he would pip Shubman Gill to the post. Sir, from where do you get it? In my opinion, the next captain has been decided without an appointment. It has been decided that it would be Shubman Gill," Chopra said on his YouTube channel. Also read | Sachin Tendulkar lauds Cheteshwar Pujara on ‘wonderful career’; credits him for India’s 2018 Down Under success Gill, however, is shortlisted as the next all-format captain, per the latest reports. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee recently reinstated him into the T20I team for the Asia Cup, also appointing him the new vice-captain. His promotion has come on the back of him becoming the new Test captain. In his maiden Test series as the new skipper, Gill led India to level the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (2-2). Even with the bat in hand, Gill scored 754 runs across five matches, including registering his highest Test score of 269. Ponting throws weight behind Gill Not only Chopra but also his former KKR teammate and Australia captain Ricky Ponting backed Gill to assume the ODI captaincy once Rohit decides to hang up his boots. Ponting noted that the BCCI is grooming Gill as Rohit and Suryakumar Yadav’s successor in white-ball formats. "He is the Test captain. He has been made T20I vice-captain, maybe not out of turn as they had a logic, but Axar Patel hadn't done anything wrong, and no one felt that the spot would automatically go to him, and you could have argued against it as well. If he has been made the T20I vice-captain, he is already the ODI vice-captain. So don't ask the question. Shubman Gill is going to be the next captain," Ponting said, as quoted by Hindustan Times.

The BCCI men's selection committee overlooked Shreyas Iyer in the 15-man Asia Cup squad picked last week.&nbsp;

Will Shreyas Iyer succeed Rohit as next ODI captain? Ex-cricketer addresses rumour mill; gives assertive answer

India’s modern-day wall, Cheteshwar Pujara, bid adieu to all formats of cricket on Sunday (Aug 24). In a heartfelt post on social media, he wrote, ‘But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and with immense gratitude I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket.’ The Saurashtra-based batter played 103 Tests and five ODIs for India, scoring 7,195 Test runs at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also holds some rare records.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2017, against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, he became one of the very few batters to bat on all five days of a Test match. Earlier in 2015, in Colombo, he carried his bat through the innings with an unbeaten 145 against Sri Lanka. Over the years, Pujara stood tall like a rock, a key figure in India’s Test setup.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/virats-top-test-records-celebrating-17-glorious-years-of-king-kohli-in-international-cricket-1756031944855">Virat’s top Test records: Celebrating 17 glorious years of King Kohli in international cricket</a>&nbsp;However, his last outing was a tough one. Playing in the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at The Oval, Pujara scored 14 and 27 as India fell short in the chase and lost the match. That game became his farewell in Indian colours.&nbsp;Now, let’s look at the playing XI from that WTC Final: the ones who featured alongside Pujara in his final Test.&nbsp;<ol><li>Rohit Sharma (captain): Retired from T20Is after winning the 2024 World Cup and from Tests earlier this year, and is still active in ODIs.</li><li>Shubman Gill: India’s new Test captain, who led the team to a 2-2 draw against England in his first series.</li><li>Virat Kohli: Retired from T20Is and Tests, now only plays ODIs.</li><li>Ajinkya Rahane: Last played a Test in July 2023 vs West Indies, recently stepped down as Mumbai Ranji captain.</li><li>Srikar Bharat: Played seven Tests, last outing was in Feb 2024 vs England; since then, he has been out of contention.</li><li>Ravindra Jadeja: Retired from T20Is but remains a vital player in Tests and ODIs.</li><li>Shardul Thakur: Still part of India’s squad, featured in the England series this year.</li><li>Umesh Yadav: Like Pujara, hasn’t played since the 2023 WTC Final and is now out of the selectors’ radar.</li><li>Mohammed Shami: Struggling with injuries but continues to play white-ball cricket.</li><li>Mohammed Siraj: Recently impressed everyone in the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy with 23 wickets.</li></ol>

Cheteshwar Pujara has retired from all forms of cricket after playing 103 Tests and five ODIs for India. Here’s a look at where his teammates from his final outing are now.

India’s modern-day wall, Cheteshwar Pujara, bid adieu to all formats of cricket on Sunday (Aug 24). In a heartfelt post on social media, he wrote, ‘But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and with immense gratitude I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket.’ The Saurashtra-based batter played 103 Tests and five ODIs for India, scoring 7,195 Test runs at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries. He also holds some rare records. In 2017, against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, he became one of the very few batters to bat on all five days of a Test match. Earlier in 2015, in Colombo, he carried his bat through the innings with an unbeaten 145 against Sri Lanka. Over the years, Pujara stood tall like a rock, a key figure in India’s Test setup. Also read | Virat’s top Test records: Celebrating 17 glorious years of King Kohli in international cricket However, his last outing was a tough one. Playing in the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at The Oval, Pujara scored 14 and 27 as India fell short in the chase and lost the match. That game became his farewell in Indian colours. Now, let’s look at the playing XI from that WTC Final: the ones who featured alongside Pujara in his final Test. Rohit Sharma (captain): Retired from T20Is after winning the 2024 World Cup and from Tests earlier this year, and is still active in ODIs. Shubman Gill: India’s new Test captain, who led the team to a 2-2 draw against England in his first series. Virat Kohli: Retired from T20Is and Tests, now only plays ODIs. Ajinkya Rahane: Last played a Test in July 2023 vs West Indies, recently stepped down as Mumbai Ranji captain. Srikar Bharat: Played seven Tests, last outing was in Feb 2024 vs England; since then, he has been out of contention. Ravindra Jadeja: Retired from T20Is but remains a vital player in Tests and ODIs. Shardul Thakur: Still part of India’s squad, featured in the England series this year. Umesh Yadav: Like Pujara, hasn’t played since the 2023 WTC Final and is now out of the selectors’ radar. Mohammed Shami: Struggling with injuries but continues to play white-ball cricket. Mohammed Siraj: Recently impressed everyone in the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy with 23 wickets.

Cheteshwar Pujara has retired from all forms of cricket after playing 103 Tests and five ODIs for India. Here’s a look at where his teammates from his final outing are now.

Who were the teammates from Cheteshwar Pujara's last Test match and where are they now?

Marc Marquez's remorseless march to a seventh world title continued on Sunday (Aug 24) as he coasted to victory in the Hungarian MotoGP. The 32-year-old Spanish Ducati rider recorded his seventh successive sprint race/MotoGP double as he beat compatriot Pedro Acosta on a KTM, with Marco Bezzecchi riding an Aprilia third. Almost as eye-catching as Marc Marquez's performance -- he is three off equalling his career best of 10 MotoGP victories in a row -- was 2024 world champion Jorge Martin's fourth place, from a lowly 17th on the grid.&nbsp;His season has been ruined by injury -- something Marquez knows all about, having had a series of injuries -- but back to full fitness, he finally found some form.&nbsp;Marquez holds a 175-point lead over his younger brother Alex Marquez, who finished 14th, with eight races remaining.&nbsp;Marquez had a terrible start in what was the first Hungarian MotoGP since 1992 and almost went to ground when he clipped Bezzecchi on the second corner. He dropped to third while his Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia, who had a disastrous qualifying session, surged from 15th to seventh. Marc at least remained in contention, but his younger brother Alex saw his already slender title hopes diminish yet further as he crashed on the first lap.&nbsp;He remounted but dropped to 19th and last -- Italian Enea Bastianini fared even worse, his race over before the end of the first lap. He slid across the track, his rivals doing brilliantly to avoid hitting him, before he rose up and shook his fists in frustration back to the pits. Marc Marquez moved into second, passing Franco Morbidelli, and was less than a second off Bezzecchi with 21 laps to go.&nbsp;Two laps later, he slipped past Bezzecchi, but the Italian quickly reclaimed the lead.&nbsp;It was a game of cat and mouse between the two for the following few laps before Marquez went past at the beginning of the 11th of the 26 laps.Pedro Acosta had crept up on the leading two and was onto Bezzecchi's shoulder at the halfway mark by which time Marquez was already a second clear of them.&nbsp;Acosta's compatriot Fermin Aldeguer tried passing Morbidelli in fourth, but his hopes were dashed as he came to grief on the first corner of the 14th lap. More in hope than anything else, he remounted but coasted round in last place.&nbsp;It was at the same point that Bagnaia's miserable campaign took another hit.&nbsp;The Italian, who has been a shadow of the rider that won two world titles (2022 and 2023) since Marquez joined the team this term, was penalised with a long lap penalty for going through a chicane.&nbsp;Acosta, meanwhile, had moved into second.&nbsp;Bagnaia might be having a tough season, but nothing compared to the man who succeeded him as Martin.&nbsp;The 27-year-old known as 'The Martinator' has missed 10 races this term because of injury but he shone on the sun-soaked circuit on his Aprilia.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Marquez holds a 175-point lead over his younger brother Alex Marquez, who finished 14th, with eight races remaining.

Marc Marquez's remorseless march to a seventh world title continued on Sunday (Aug 24) as he coasted to victory in the Hungarian MotoGP. The 32-year-old Spanish Ducati rider recorded his seventh successive sprint race/MotoGP double as he beat compatriot Pedro Acosta on a KTM, with Marco Bezzecchi riding an Aprilia third. Almost as eye-catching as Marc Marquez's performance -- he is three off equalling his career best of 10 MotoGP victories in a row -- was 2024 world champion Jorge Martin's fourth place, from a lowly 17th on the grid. His season has been ruined by injury -- something Marquez knows all about, having had a series of injuries -- but back to full fitness, he finally found some form. Marquez holds a 175-point lead over his younger brother Alex Marquez, who finished 14th, with eight races remaining. Marquez had a terrible start in what was the first Hungarian MotoGP since 1992 and almost went to ground when he clipped Bezzecchi on the second corner. He dropped to third while his Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia, who had a disastrous qualifying session, surged from 15th to seventh. Marc at least remained in contention, but his younger brother Alex saw his already slender title hopes diminish yet further as he crashed on the first lap. He remounted but dropped to 19th and last -- Italian Enea Bastianini fared even worse, his race over before the end of the first lap. He slid across the track, his rivals doing brilliantly to avoid hitting him, before he rose up and shook his fists in frustration back to the pits. Marc Marquez moved into second, passing Franco Morbidelli, and was less than a second off Bezzecchi with 21 laps to go. Two laps later, he slipped past Bezzecchi, but the Italian quickly reclaimed the lead. It was a game of cat and mouse between the two for the following few laps before Marquez went past at the beginning of the 11th of the 26 laps. Pedro Acosta had crept up on the leading two and was onto Bezzecchi's shoulder at the halfway mark by which time Marquez was already a second clear of them. Acosta's compatriot Fermin Aldeguer tried passing Morbidelli in fourth, but his hopes were dashed as he came to grief on the first corner of the 14th lap. More in hope than anything else, he remounted but coasted round in last place. It was at the same point that Bagnaia's miserable campaign took another hit. The Italian, who has been a shadow of the rider that won two world titles (2022 and 2023) since Marquez joined the team this term, was penalised with a long lap penalty for going through a chicane. Acosta, meanwhile, had moved into second. Bagnaia might be having a tough season, but nothing compared to the man who succeeded him as Martin. The 27-year-old known as 'The Martinator' has missed 10 races this term because of injury but he shone on the sun-soaked circuit on his Aprilia. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Marquez holds a 175-point lead over his younger brother Alex Marquez, who finished 14th, with eight races remaining.

MotoGP: Marc Marquez races to seventh successive win in Hungary

In the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL 2025), several young players have impressed with their skills, but one name that stands out is Tejaswi Dahiya. Playing for South Delhi Superstarz, the right-handed batter has scored 197 runs in six matches at an average of 39.4, including two half-centuries. What makes him special is not just his runs but his fearless style, confidence and ability to handle the pressure.&nbsp;One of his best knocks came against Outer Delhi Warriors, where he smashed 70 runs from just 30 balls and guided his team to a thrilling last-over win.&nbsp;The 23-year-old has played only two first-class matches so far. When asked if he was disappointed about the limited chances in domestic cricket, Dahiya said, “I was happy that I was picked. Anuj Rawat was performing well, but after he got injured, I got my chance and scored a century. That is a part of the game, sometimes you’re in and sometimes you’re out."&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-rishabh-pant-gave-me-his-bat-gloves-and-it-delhi-premier-league-rising-star-sanat-sangwan-recalls-memories-with-indian-gloveman-1755689341865">WION Exclusive—'Rishabh Pant gave me his bat, gloves and it...': Delhi Premier League rising star Sanat Sangwan recalls memories with Indian gloveman</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, speaking on his batting position, he expressed flexibility but prefers to bat in the middle order.&nbsp;“I can open or bat lower down, but I like the middle order because it is more challenging. To succeed, I try to prepare in nets for the role I’m expected to play. I adjust my practice according to the situation,” said Tejaswi.&nbsp;"I treat it like I’m playing a real match. If I get out, I give myself a small punishment like doing push-ups or running." He added.&nbsp;With his confidence and determination, it will be exciting to see how Tejaswi Dahiya continues his journey in the Delhi Premier League and future tournaments.

One of Dahiya's best knocks in DPL came against Outer Delhi Warriors, where he smashed 70 runs from just 30 balls and guided his team to a thrilling last-over win.

In the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL 2025), several young players have impressed with their skills, but one name that stands out is Tejaswi Dahiya. Playing for South Delhi Superstarz, the right-handed batter has scored 197 runs in six matches at an average of 39.4, including two half-centuries. What makes him special is not just his runs but his fearless style, confidence and ability to handle the pressure. One of his best knocks came against Outer Delhi Warriors, where he smashed 70 runs from just 30 balls and guided his team to a thrilling last-over win. The 23-year-old has played only two first-class matches so far. When asked if he was disappointed about the limited chances in domestic cricket, Dahiya said, “I was happy that I was picked. Anuj Rawat was performing well, but after he got injured, I got my chance and scored a century. That is a part of the game, sometimes you’re in and sometimes you’re out." Also Read - WION Exclusive—'Rishabh Pant gave me his bat, gloves and it...': Delhi Premier League rising star Sanat Sangwan recalls memories with Indian gloveman Meanwhile, speaking on his batting position, he expressed flexibility but prefers to bat in the middle order. “I can open or bat lower down, but I like the middle order because it is more challenging. To succeed, I try to prepare in nets for the role I’m expected to play. I adjust my practice according to the situation,” said Tejaswi. "I treat it like I’m playing a real match. If I get out, I give myself a small punishment like doing push-ups or running." He added. With his confidence and determination, it will be exciting to see how Tejaswi Dahiya continues his journey in the Delhi Premier League and future tournaments.

One of Dahiya's best knocks in DPL came against Outer Delhi Warriors, where he smashed 70 runs from just 30 balls and guided his team to a thrilling last-over win.

WION EXCLUSIVE | 'I wasn't disappointed...': Delhi Premier League rising star Tejaswi Dahiya on getting limited chances in domestic cricket

From maiden Test series win in Australia to most double centuries by an Indian, have a look at Virat Kohli's top achievements in his illustrious Test career.

From maiden Test series win in Australia to most double centuries by an Indian, have a look at Virat Kohli's top achievements in his illustrious Test career.

Virat’s top Test records: Celebrating 17 glorious years of King Kohli in international cricket

From Glenn Maxwell to Cameron Green, here's a look at the top five batters with fastest hundreds for Australia in One Day Internationals.

From Glenn Maxwell to Cameron Green, here's a look at the top five batters with fastest hundreds for Australia in One Day Internationals.

From Glenn Maxwell to Cameron Green, 5 batters with fastest 100s for Australia in ODIs

On a day marred by hundreds and records, a lesser-known spinning all-rounder etched his name in the history books. Cooper Connolly, an orthodox left-armer, broke late Shane Warne's long-standing bowling record to crush South Africa, handing them their biggest ODI defeat (regarding runs). On Sunday (Aug 24) in Mackay, in the third and final One-Dayer, Australia hammered their second-highest ODI total (431 for two); however, unlike the last time when they crossed 430 (against Proteas during the 2006 ODI) and lost the match, they emerged victorious by 276 runs. Connolly returned with his maiden five-wicket haul (5/22), becoming only the second Australian left-arm spinner since Michael Clarke (against Sri Lanka in Dambulla in 2004) to achieve this feat.&nbsp;Playing only his fifth ODI, the 22-year-old broke Warne’s record (5/33) to register the best bowling figures by an Australian spinner in the men’s ODI.&nbsp;&nbsp;Defending a massive 432, the Aussies came well prepared; Connolly ran through their top, middle and lower order to hand the hosts a consolation win in this series.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/no-more-underdog-afghanistan-pick-spin-heavy-squad-for-t20i-tri-series-2025-asia-cup-rashid-khan-1756033552866">No more underdog Afghanistan pick spin-heavy squad for tri-series, Asia Cup</a>&nbsp;Despite winning this match, the Aussies, however, lost their fifth straight ODI series against the Proteas. &nbsp;He first removed Tony de Zorzi, caught in the deep on 33, before accounting for dangerous-looking Dewald Brevis (on 49 off 28 balls). The left-arm spinner picked one wicket in each of his next over, removing Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj to complete his five-for. Barring Nathan Ellis, each of the remaining bowlers picked up at least a wicket.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cooper Connolly gets the massive scalp of Dewald Brevis and sends him off with the 🏹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvSA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvSA</a> <a href="https://t.co/GHJNB85vGJ">pic.twitter.com/GHJNB85vGJ</a>&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1959555820632342934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Batting madness earlier in the day</h3>Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bat first. He, alongside Travis Head, took the attack to the opposition from the word go, adding 250 for the first wicket. While both completed their respective hundreds, hitting 142 (Head) and 100 (Marsh), respectively, the madness began after Cameron Green came out to the middle. &nbsp;Alongside Alex Carey, who also hit a quick-fire fifty (50* off 37 balls), Green went berserk, whacking bowlers to all parts of the ground. A man in form, Green completed the second-quickest ODI hundred for Australia in just 47 balls, hitting an unbeaten 118 off just 55 balls. He smoked eight massive sixes and six boundaries to see his team register its second-highest ODI total (431 for two). &nbsp;Meanwhile, a 276-run win over the Proteas is Australia’s second-biggest win (regarding runs) in One-Day Cricket.

Defending a massive 432, the Aussies came well prepared; Cooper Connolly ran through their top, middle and lower order to hand the hosts a consolation win in this series.

On a day marred by hundreds and records, a lesser-known spinning all-rounder etched his name in the history books. Cooper Connolly, an orthodox left-armer, broke late Shane Warne's long-standing bowling record to crush South Africa, handing them their biggest ODI defeat (regarding runs). On Sunday (Aug 24) in Mackay, in the third and final One-Dayer, Australia hammered their second-highest ODI total (431 for two); however, unlike the last time when they crossed 430 (against Proteas during the 2006 ODI) and lost the match, they emerged victorious by 276 runs. Connolly returned with his maiden five-wicket haul (5/22), becoming only the second Australian left-arm spinner since Michael Clarke (against Sri Lanka in Dambulla in 2004) to achieve this feat. Playing only his fifth ODI, the 22-year-old broke Warne’s record (5/33) to register the best bowling figures by an Australian spinner in the men’s ODI. Defending a massive 432, the Aussies came well prepared; Connolly ran through their top, middle and lower order to hand the hosts a consolation win in this series. Also read | No more underdog Afghanistan pick spin-heavy squad for tri-series, Asia Cup Despite winning this match, the Aussies, however, lost their fifth straight ODI series against the Proteas. He first removed Tony de Zorzi, caught in the deep on 33, before accounting for dangerous-looking Dewald Brevis (on 49 off 28 balls). The left-arm spinner picked one wicket in each of his next over, removing Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj to complete his five-for. Barring Nathan Ellis, each of the remaining bowlers picked up at least a wicket.

Defending a massive 432, the Aussies came well prepared; Cooper Connolly ran through their top, middle and lower order to hand the hosts a consolation win in this series.

AUS vs SA, 3rd ODI: Cooper Connolly breaks Shane Warne’s long-standing record to crush Proteas

Fast-rising Afghanistan announced a spin-heavy squad on Sunday (Aug 24) led by Rashid Khan for the T20 tri-series and 2025 Asia Cup to be played in the United Arab Emirates. Along with Khan, Afghanistan will have Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar and Mohammad Nabi in the spin department as they play their first Twenty20 internationals this year. The tri-series, also involving Pakistan and hosts the UAE, starts in Sharjah on Friday (Aug 29), while the eight-nation Asia Cup begins on September 9.&nbsp;The 19-year-old Ghazanfar has yet to play a T20I but has made rapid strides in domestic matches in that format and one-day internationals.&nbsp;Afghanistan lost in the semi-finals at last year's men's T20I World Cup in the United States and West Indies, but have not played a single T20I since the start of 2025.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virender-sehwag-recalls-telling-rahul-dravid-tell-your-coach-greg-chappell-not-to-come-near-me-know-behind-story-1755974761267">Sehwag recalls telling Rahul Dravid, ‘Tell your coach not to come near me’ - Know behind story</a>&nbsp;Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib are the fast-bowling options.&nbsp;&nbsp;Afghanistan face Pakistan in the opening match of the tri-series on Friday.&nbsp;For the Asia Cup, Afghanistan are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, while the defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and the UAE are in Group A.&nbsp;Afghanistan face Hong Kong in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on September 9.&nbsp;Afghanistan also announced a series of three one-day internationals and three T20Is with Bangladesh after the Asia Cup, also in the UAE.&nbsp;The T20Is are on October 2, 3 and 5 in Sharjah, while the ODIs will be played from 8-14 in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;Squad: Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

For the Asia Cup, Afghanistan are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, while the defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and the UAE are in Group A.

Fast-rising Afghanistan announced a spin-heavy squad on Sunday (Aug 24) led by Rashid Khan for the T20 tri-series and 2025 Asia Cup to be played in the United Arab Emirates. Along with Khan, Afghanistan will have Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar and Mohammad Nabi in the spin department as they play their first Twenty20 internationals this year. The tri-series, also involving Pakistan and hosts the UAE, starts in Sharjah on Friday (Aug 29), while the eight-nation Asia Cup begins on September 9. The 19-year-old Ghazanfar has yet to play a T20I but has made rapid strides in domestic matches in that format and one-day internationals. Afghanistan lost in the semi-finals at last year's men's T20I World Cup in the United States and West Indies, but have not played a single T20I since the start of 2025. Also read | Sehwag recalls telling Rahul Dravid, ‘Tell your coach not to come near me’ - Know behind story Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib are the fast-bowling options. Afghanistan face Pakistan in the opening match of the tri-series on Friday. For the Asia Cup, Afghanistan are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, while the defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and the UAE are in Group A. Afghanistan face Hong Kong in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on September 9. Afghanistan also announced a series of three one-day internationals and three T20Is with Bangladesh after the Asia Cup, also in the UAE. The T20Is are on October 2, 3 and 5 in Sharjah, while the ODIs will be played from 8-14 in Abu Dhabi. Squad: Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

For the Asia Cup, Afghanistan are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, while the defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and the UAE are in Group A.

No more underdog Afghanistan pick spin-heavy squad for tri-series, Asia Cup

Once a batting mainstay in India’s Test line-up, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-cheteshwar-pujara-announces-retirement-from-all-forms-of-cricket-drops-curtains-on-illustrious-playing-career-1756014719305">Cheteshwar Pujara, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket</a> on Sunday (Aug 24), bringing down the curtains on a masterful cricket career. A perfect replacement for Rahul Dravid at number three, Pujara has tasted immense success while establishing himself in that position for over a decade. The right-handed batter holds plenty of batting records, having scored over 7000 runs in 103 Tests, averaging 43.60. Although he cemented his place at the top following Dravid’s departure, Pujara played alongside legendary cricketers, including Sachin Tendulkar, who took to his social media handle to pay tribute to him on his ‘wonderful career.’&nbsp;“Pujara, it was always reassuring to see you walk out at No.3. &nbsp;You brought calm, courage, and a deep love for Test cricket every time you played. &nbsp;Your solid technique, patience, and composure under pressure have been a pillar for the team. Out of many, the 2018 series win in Australia stands out, it wouldn’t have been possible without your incredible resilience and match-winning runs. &nbsp;Congratulations on a wonderful career. Good luck for the next chapter. Enjoy your second innings!” Sachin wrote on his X handle.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Pujara, it was always reassuring to see you walk out at No.3. You brought calm, courage, and a deep love for Test cricket every time you played. Your solid technique, patience, and composure under pressure have been a pillar for the team. Out of many, the 2018 series win in… <a href="https://t.co/p0mWKfD9zm">pic.twitter.com/p0mWKfD9zm</a>&mdash; Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1959555031788904718?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pujara was one of India’s best Test batters on his second tour Down Under (in 2018). In four Tests, in which India stood tall, winning their maiden Test series in Australia for the first time, Pujara was the top run-getter, scoring 521 runs in seven innings, averaging 74.43, with 193 at the SCG being the highest score by anyone across both camps. &nbsp;He didn’t stop there.&nbsp; &nbsp;Two years later, on India’s next tour Down Under, another four-match affair, Pujara played a handy role in helping India stay ahead of the hosts and scripted history by repeating the past heroics. Without their captain and star batter Virat Kohli, who left the series after the first Test, which India lost, Ajinkya Rahane and Pujara led the visitors to make a comeback of the ages (in the series), winning it 2-1. He, however, stood fourth on the list of batters with most runs scored (271 in four matches). &nbsp;Earlier on Sunday, Pujara took to social media to announce his retirement.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best each time I stepped on the field - it's impossible to put into words what it truly meant," Pujara wrote. "But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and with immense gratitude, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket. &nbsp;"Thank you for all the love and support!” he wrote.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best each time I stepped on the field - it’s impossible to put into words what it truly meant. But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and with immense gratitude I have decided to retire from all forms of… <a href="https://t.co/p8yOd5tFyT">pic.twitter.com/p8yOd5tFyT</a>&mdash; Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) <a href="https://twitter.com/cheteshwar1/status/1959491168439538000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Pujara last featured for India in the 2023 WTC Final against Australia, which India lost.

In 103 Tests for India, Pujara scored over 7000 runs, helping India win countless matches, both home and away. 

Once a batting mainstay in India’s Test line-up, Cheteshwar Pujara, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday (Aug 24), bringing down the curtains on a masterful cricket career. A perfect replacement for Rahul Dravid at number three, Pujara has tasted immense success while establishing himself in that position for over a decade. The right-handed batter holds plenty of batting records, having scored over 7000 runs in 103 Tests, averaging 43.60. Although he cemented his place at the top following Dravid’s departure, Pujara played alongside legendary cricketers, including Sachin Tendulkar, who took to his social media handle to pay tribute to him on his ‘wonderful career.’ “Pujara, it was always reassuring to see you walk out at No.3. You brought calm, courage, and a deep love for Test cricket every time you played. Your solid technique, patience, and composure under pressure have been a pillar for the team. Out of many, the 2018 series win in Australia stands out, it wouldn’t have been possible without your incredible resilience and match-winning runs. Congratulations on a wonderful career. Good luck for the next chapter. Enjoy your second innings!” Sachin wrote on his X handle.

In 103 Tests for India, Pujara scored over 7000 runs, helping India win countless matches, both home and away.&nbsp;

Sachin Tendulkar lauds Cheteshwar Pujara on ‘wonderful career’; credits him for India’s 2018 Down Under success

Australia batters scripted history on Sunday (Aug 24) as the nation achieved a rare feat in the final ODI match against South Africa in Mackay. Batting first, the trio of Travis &nbsp;Head (142), Mitchell Marsh (100) and Cameron Green (118*) scored superb hundred as they put on 431/2 in 50 overs. The batting master class saw the hosts show fight despite losing the series 2-1, having lost the opening two matches of the season.<h2>Australia script history</h2>Having opted to bat first, the triple hundreds from their top order were the first time in ODI history that Australia had achieved the feat. Before Sunday, there were only four occasions when a team had three centurions in the same ODI innings. However, Australia only joined the elite list on Sunday when Marsh, Head and Green were on fire.&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;Before Sunday, only two teams (South Africa thrice and England once) had seen three centurions in a single ODI innings. South Africa’s 429-target against Sri Lanka in the 2023 ODI World Cup was the last time a team had three centurions in an ODI innings. This unique achievement was also achieved for the first time on Australian soil, with the two occasions taking place in India and the other two in the Netherlands and South Africa, respectively.&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>Three players scoring 100s for a team in an ODI innings</h2>SA (Amla, Rossouw, AB villiers) vs WI, Jo'burg, 2015SA (Quinton, Faf du Plessis, AB villiers) vs IND, Wankhede, 2015ENG (Salt, D Malan, Buttler) vs NED, Amstelveen, 2022SA (Quinton, Rassie, Markram) vs SL, Delhi 2023AUS (Head, M Marsh, C Green) vs SA, Mackay, 2025*&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;Interestingly, Cameron Green's century came in 47 balls, which is the second fastest by an Australian in an ODI match after Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder struck a 40-ball hundred against the Netherlands in the 2023 ODI World Cup and also happens to be the fastest in the coveted tournament.

Before Sunday, only two teams (South Africa thrice and England once) had seen three centurions in a single ODI innings. South Africa’s 429-target against Sri Lanka in the 2023 ODI World Cup was the last time a team had three centurions in an ODI innings.

Australia batters scripted history on Sunday (Aug 24) as the nation achieved a rare feat in the final ODI match against South Africa in Mackay. Batting first, the trio of Travis Head (142), Mitchell Marsh (100) and Cameron Green (118*) scored superb hundred as they put on 431/2 in 50 overs. The batting master class saw the hosts show fight despite losing the series 2-1, having lost the opening two matches of the season. Australia script history Having opted to bat first, the triple hundreds from their top order were the first time in ODI history that Australia had achieved the feat. Before Sunday, there were only four occasions when a team had three centurions in the same ODI innings. However, Australia only joined the elite list on Sunday when Marsh, Head and Green were on fire. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Before Sunday, only two teams (South Africa thrice and England once) had seen three centurions in a single ODI innings. South Africa’s 429-target against Sri Lanka in the 2023 ODI World Cup was the last time a team had three centurions in an ODI innings. This unique achievement was also achieved for the first time on Australian soil, with the two occasions taking place in India and the other two in the Netherlands and South Africa, respectively. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out Three players scoring 100s for a team in an ODI innings SA (Amla, Rossouw, AB villiers) vs WI, Jo'burg, 2015 SA (Quinton, Faf du Plessis, AB villiers) vs IND, Wankhede, 2015 ENG (Salt, D Malan, Buttler) vs NED, Amstelveen, 2022 SA (Quinton, Rassie, Markram) vs SL, Delhi 2023 AUS (Head, M Marsh, C Green) vs SA, Mackay, 2025* ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Interestingly, Cameron Green's century came in 47 balls, which is the second fastest by an Australian in an ODI match after Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder struck a 40-ball hundred against the Netherlands in the 2023 ODI World Cup and also happens to be the fastest in the coveted tournament.

Before Sunday, only two teams (South Africa thrice and England once) had seen three centurions in a single ODI innings. South Africa’s 429-target against Sri Lanka in the 2023 ODI World Cup was the last time a team had three centurions in an ODI innings.

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Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday (August 24) announced his decision to step down from all forms of cricket. A veteran of the game, Pujara goes down into the history books as one of the best batters in the nation's cricketing history. 

Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday (August 24) announced his decision to step down from all forms of cricket. A veteran of the game, Pujara goes down into the history books as one of the best batters in the nation's cricketing history.&nbsp;

Cheteshwar Pujara retires: 5 best innings of veteran Indian batter ft 202 vs Australia

India’s veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday (Aug 24) announced his retirement from all forms of cricket as it ended a glorious chapter in the nation’s cricketing tales. Pujara, 37, was the backbone of Indian middle order in the Test format for than a decade before calling time. After his retirement, past and present cricketers applauded Pujara as they reacted on his decision through social media. This included Ajinkya Rahane and other stars from the past and present.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations on a fantastic career!You have been a great ambassador of this wonderful game <a href="https://twitter.com/cheteshwar1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cheteshwar1</a> We are all proud of all your achievements on the cricket field. You gave it your all for the team! It was a privilege to have worked with you and may you continue to shine…&mdash; Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074/status/1959494732222284099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A legend of the modern-day game, Pujara was considered Rahul Dravid’s successor in the middle order when the veteran announced his retirement in 2012. Over the years, the 37-year-old represented India in 103 matches, scoring 7195 runs at an average of 43.60 with a best of unbeaten 206. He scored 19 hundreds and 35 fifties while donning the famous whites of Indian Test cricket.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations Pujji on a wonderful career. Loved every moment of playing alongside you and will always cherish our special Test wins together. Best wishes for the second innings!&mdash; Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajinkyarahane88/status/1959516751949115573?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">India&#39;s former Test no.3 Cheteshwar Pujara retires from all forms of Indian cricket 👇<a href="https://t.co/vCjRG1r4aH">https://t.co/vCjRG1r4aH</a>&mdash; ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1959502688992833805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">1️⃣0️⃣3️⃣ Tests 7️⃣1️⃣9️⃣5️⃣ Runs 1️⃣6️⃣2️⃣1️⃣7️⃣ Balls Faced 1️⃣9️⃣ Hundreds 3️⃣5️⃣ Half-centuries One of the grittiest and finest to have ever represented <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> in Test cricket! 🙌 🙌 Chesteshwar Pujara - Congratulations on a wonderful Test career &amp; best wishes for the road ahead! 👍 👍… <a href="https://t.co/pYurWTNYWL">pic.twitter.com/pYurWTNYWL</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1959519204811616326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He also played in ODIs for India, where he had a brief career, scoring 51 runs in five matches with a best of 27. However, it was his Test form that made Pujara a feature in the Indian team, cementing his place for more than a decade.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">You faced fire with calm and carried our hopes with grace. Thank you, Puji! 🇮🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CheteshwarPujara?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CheteshwarPujara</a> <a href="https://t.co/gETyIMvBY5">pic.twitter.com/gETyIMvBY5</a>&mdash; Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/PunjabKingsIPL/status/1959514078675882320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cheteshwar Pujara – the unsung hero of Indian cricket. A player who always put the team before himself, who gave not just a hundred percent but everything possible for India. Your contribution to Indian cricket is immense and will be remembered for a very, very long time.… <a href="https://t.co/0YmpQnpr4E">pic.twitter.com/0YmpQnpr4E</a>&mdash; Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1959529041096278454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cheteshwar Pujara&#39;s contribution is difficult to match. An old school cricketer who flourished in the modern game, he conducted himself with dignity. Those willing to play Test cricket should follow his foot steps. <a href="https://twitter.com/cheteshwar1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cheteshwar1</a>&mdash; Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) <a href="https://twitter.com/MohammadKaif/status/1959530993716490713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">As Cheteshwar Pujara announces his retirement wishing him all success in his future endeavours. His discipline, and focus brought immense pride to the nation.<a href="https://twitter.com/cheteshwar1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cheteshwar1</a> <a href="https://t.co/Jxe5JcaZOo">pic.twitter.com/Jxe5JcaZOo</a>&mdash; YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) <a href="https://twitter.com/ysjagan/status/1959519178483765453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A legend of the modern-day game, Pujara was considered Rahul Dravid’s successor in the middle order when the veteran announced his retirement in 2012. Over the years, the 37-year-old represented India in 103 matches, scoring 7195 runs at an average of 43.60 with a best of unbeaten 206.

India’s veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday (Aug 24) announced his retirement from all forms of cricket as it ended a glorious chapter in the nation’s cricketing tales. Pujara, 37, was the backbone of Indian middle order in the Test format for than a decade before calling time. After his retirement, past and present cricketers applauded Pujara as they reacted on his decision through social media. This included Ajinkya Rahane and other stars from the past and present.

A legend of the modern-day game, Pujara was considered Rahul Dravid’s successor in the middle order when the veteran announced his retirement in 2012. Over the years, the 37-year-old represented India in 103 matches, scoring 7195 runs at an average of 43.60 with a best of unbeaten 206.

Cheteshwar Pujara retires: Ajinkya Rahane, Anil Kumble lead applause as veteran batter calls time on career

Indian batting legend Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday (Aug 24) announced his retirement from all forms of cricket as he dropped curtains on an illustrious playing career. Pujara, a veteran of the Indian game, bids farewell after a career spanning more than 15 years and will go down as one of India’s best middle-order batters. He represented Saurashtra in the domestic circuit, where he was again a batting legend, winning several honours.

<h2>Pujara announces retirement</h2>"Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best each time I stepped on the field - it's impossible to put into words what it truly meant," Pujara wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post. "But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and with immense gratitude I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket. Thank you for all the love and support."&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;A legend of the modern-day game, Pujara was considered Rahul Dravid’s successor in the middle order when the veteran announced his retirement in 2012. Over the years, the 37-year-old represented India in 103 matches, scoring 7195 runs at an average of 43.60 with a best of unbeaten 206. He scored 19 hundreds and 35 fifties while donning the famous whites of Indian Test cricket.&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;He also played in ODIs for India, where he had a brief career, scoring 51 runs in five matches with a best of 27. However, it was his Test form that made Pujara a feature in the Indian team, cementing his place for more than a decade.&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 saw a huge decline in form in recent years and was dropped from the Indian side after the South Africa tour in 2021-22. He did return to the side for the World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2023, but that was the last time he represented India. &nbsp;&nbsp;Pujara did appear in domestic cricket for Saurashtra and in the County Cricket, but those spells were short-lived after dropping from the selection frame. He was spotted in the commentary box recently when India were on an England tour as the visitors were able to garner a 2-2 series draw.

Cheteshwar Pujara, a veteran of the Indian game, bids farewell after a career spanning more than 15 years and will go down as one of India’s best middle-order batters. 

Indian batting legend Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday (Aug 24) announced his retirement from all forms of cricket as he dropped curtains on an illustrious playing career. Pujara, a veteran of the Indian game, bids farewell after a career spanning more than 15 years and will go down as one of India’s best middle-order batters. He represented Saurashtra in the domestic circuit, where he was again a batting legend, winning several honours.

Cheteshwar Pujara, a veteran of the Indian game, bids farewell after a career spanning more than 15 years and will go down as one of India’s best middle-order batters.&nbsp;

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Cheteshwar Pujara announces retirement from all forms of cricket