US midterms 2026: With Republicans spending big, Bloomberg opens his wallet for Democrats. Here's how much he is pouring

New OTT releases this week (October 19-25, 2026): Gajab Raat to Chaar Yaar-8 titles to watch during Dussehra week on Netflix, Prime Video and more

Ramayana advance booking: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's film cross $500K ahead of Diwali release

'They are not even telling us' - Mysterious metallic object discovered in Minnesota field

Priyanka Chopra to Shilpa Shetty: 6 Bollywood actresses and their fitness secrets

Rubio asks India to raise purchases of US energy, tech for security, prosperity

Shastri backs Shami comeback; lauds Bhuvi and warns Bumrah on format workload ahead of World Cup

'What's wrong with you? Are you a sick person?': Trump at it again as he snaps at reporters, faces backlash

Google Cloud outage disrupts UK banks, Revolut, Lloyds and HSBC affected

Feds obtain DNA evidence that could prove Ilhan Omar married her brother: Report

France protests: 'Block everything' movement escalates as public fury over austerity grows; over 200 arrested. Here's all you to need to know

The Verdict | Trump, Putin and Xi: A superpower triangle that could reshape global diplomacy

Iranian woman, 23, handed death sentence for ‘blasphemy’ in social media post; appeals for help

Far-left parties, global networks among 54 groups linked to France protests, only 16 are youth outfits: Report

Iran rejects US talks until demands are met, rules out moving enriched uranium out of the country

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann allegedly detained for three hours at Delhi airport, fined ₹50,000: AAP

Pujara says 'Samson and Vaibhav cannot be in Playing XI' for India on NZ tour

Trump says he wants Zelensky to 'make a deal' with Russia, asks Putin to release American prisoner Stephen Hubbard

Over 100 US lawmakers urge FBI to probe foiled Hindu temple shooting as hate crime

Boeing 737 MAX10 gets FAA certification, deliveries expected to begin in 2027

Dandiya Nite ’26: Indian High Commissioner hails diaspora as bridge between India and Nigeria

RAF Fairford security scare: UK re-arrests two men over suspected Iran links

After France unrest, Italy tightens security amid violent protests in Milan

Man marries off wife of 17 years to her lover in Uttar Pradesh

'US will never part with niche technology' former IAF assistant chief on India's fighter jet ambitions

PAK vs ENG: Arafat Minhas, Hasan Nawaz shine as Pakistan beat England by 87 runs

WATCH | Albania protesters set Supreme Court on fire as anti-Rama riots escalate

India calls for formal migration agreement with Cyprus to protect Indian workers, students

Tiger Shroff firing incident: Four arrested in arms supply probe, two women allegedly sent weapons to Mumbai

India moves to buy 10,000 more AI chips for a national compute pool open to startups

US midterms 2026: Trump pledges $400 million for Republican candidates as election day nears

Musk ordered Starlink restrictions that caught Ukraine off guard amid escalating tensions: Report

What is the real meaning behind Pete Hegseth's tattoos?

US midterms 2026: Red seats once deemed safe now appear shaky as Republicans spend big on ads

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five active batters with most ODI hundreds. The list also features names like Babar Azam, Joe Root and Shai Hope as they continue to impress in the 50-over format.

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five active batters with most ODI hundreds. The list also features names like Babar Azam, Joe Root and Shai Hope as they continue to impress in the 50-over format.

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 active batters with most ODI hundreds

A WNBA game was halted when someone threw a sex toy on the court, in the third such incident in a week. The incident happened on August 5 when the Indiana Fever were playing against the Los Angeles Sparks. The video of the on-court action was shared on X and shows that the game had to be halted to remove the object. "Oh, look out. Something just came onto the floor. An object just flew in as the free throw is being made. It looked like that hit a player, too," a commentator said after the sex toy came flying onto the court and hit Fever player Sophie Cunningham. The first time someone flung a sex toy during a WNBA game was during the tie between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream on July 29. The video shared on X shows a "green thing" bouncing off the court and falling towards the sideline. Sports announcer Morgan Ragan was heard saying in the replay video, "Something flies on the court actually from the crowd. And you can see the object..."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-offers-to-buy-junkyard-for-3mn-to-recover-923-million-bitcoin-his-girlfriend-threw-out-12-years-ago-1754461734469">Man offers to buy junkyard for $3mn to recover $923 million Bitcoin his girlfriend threw out 12 years ago</a><h2>Dildo act during WNBA game angered commentator Ragan</h2>No one knew initially what the object was. A timeout was called as the object kept lying on the court. Nobody approached to remove it, either deeming that it could be dangerous. “We’re not exactly sure where it came from,” Ragan can be heard saying in the video. He got pretty angry at the action carried out by an unknown person in the hall. “No room for any of that type of activity. And no one’s picked the object up yet, you guys," he said. Later, the cameras zoomed into the object, revealing that it was a sex toy. Ragan gasped, “Oh my gosh, okay. Okay, inappropriate,” and asked for the person who flung it to be thrown out. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/grok-imagine-spicy-tool-erotic-nude-nsfw-photos-and-videos-1754451191343">Grok goes 'Spicy' with latest feature that lets users create erotic NSFW photos and videos</a>&nbsp;The second time it happened was on August 1 when the Valkyries took on the Chicago Sky. Someone threw a green coloured sex toy on the court in Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Videos shared on social media showed it lying on the sidelines of the court. Cunningham, who was hit by the sex toy on the Aug 5 game, had reacted to the Aug 1 incident on X, writing, "Stop throwing dildos on the court… you’re going to hurt one of us." None of the people who threw the three sex toys have been identified yet. &nbsp;

The WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Los Angeles Sparks was interrupted when someone threw a sex toy on the court. This was the third time in a week when a WNBA match witnessed this strange act. People who carried out this act have not been caught yet. 

A WNBA game was halted when someone threw a sex toy on the court, in the third such incident in a week. The incident happened on August 5 when the Indiana Fever were playing against the Los Angeles Sparks. The video of the on-court action was shared on X and shows that the game had to be halted to remove the object. "Oh, look out. Something just came onto the floor. An object just flew in as the free throw is being made. It looked like that hit a player, too," a commentator said after the sex toy came flying onto the court and hit Fever player Sophie Cunningham. The first time someone flung a sex toy during a WNBA game was during the tie between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream on July 29. The video shared on X shows a "green thing" bouncing off the court and falling towards the sideline. Sports announcer Morgan Ragan was heard saying in the replay video, "Something flies on the court actually from the crowd. And you can see the object..." Also Read: Man offers to buy junkyard for $3mn to recover $923 million Bitcoin his girlfriend threw out 12 years ago Dildo act during WNBA game angered commentator Ragan No one knew initially what the object was. A timeout was called as the object kept lying on the court. Nobody approached to remove it, either deeming that it could be dangerous. “We’re not exactly sure where it came from,” Ragan can be heard saying in the video. He got pretty angry at the action carried out by an unknown person in the hall. “No room for any of that type of activity. And no one’s picked the object up yet, you guys," he said. Later, the cameras zoomed into the object, revealing that it was a sex toy. Ragan gasped, “Oh my gosh, okay. Okay, inappropriate,” and asked for the person who flung it to be thrown out. Also Read: Grok goes 'Spicy' with latest feature that lets users create erotic NSFW photos and videos The second time it happened was on August 1 when the Valkyries took on the Chicago Sky. Someone threw a green coloured sex toy on the court in Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Videos shared on social media showed it lying on the sidelines of the court. Cunningham, who was hit by the sex toy on the Aug 5 game, had reacted to the Aug 1 incident on X, writing, "Stop throwing dildos on the court… you’re going to hurt one of us." None of the people who threw the three sex toys have been identified yet.

The WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Los Angeles Sparks was interrupted when someone threw a sex toy on the court. This was the third time in a week when a WNBA match witnessed this strange act. People who carried out this act have not been caught yet.&nbsp;

'Stop throwing dildos on the court': Sex toy flung during WNBA game for third time in a week

Mohammed Siraj’s story in Indian cricket is full of grit, determination and patience. He grew up in a poor family in Hyderabad, where his late father drove an auto‑rickshaw. From those struggling days, Siraj has worked hard to become one of the main fast bowlers in India’s Test team. During the recently concluded Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, Siraj bowled 1,113 deliveries and finished as the leading wicket-taker with 23 scalps in five Test matches. His best moment came in the final Test at The Oval, where India won by just six runs: the narrowest Test victory in terms of runs defended.&nbsp;Siraj played a big part in that win with a fifer in the second innings and ended the match by knocking Gus Atkinson's off‑stump.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-shubman-gill-to-kl-rahul-top-five-indian-run-scorers-in-andersontendulkar-trophy-1754203786260"> From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul: Top five Indian run-scorers in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Siraj is not just a hero on the field but also a rich sports star. His net worth is estimated to be around ₹57 crore (over $7 million). His income comes from his BCCI salary, IPL earnings, brand endorsements, and personal investments.<h2>BCCI Salary</h2>Siraj holds a Grade A contract with the BCCI for the 2024‑25 season, earning an annual salary of ₹5 crore.<h2>IPL Earnings</h2>Siraj’s IPL journey began with SunRisers Hyderabad in 2017, where he was bought for ₹2.6 crore. He then moved to Royal Challengers Bangalore, where he stayed until 2024, earning ₹7 crore a season. Ahead of IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans bought him for a massive ₹12.25 crore in the mega auction.<h2>Luxury Homes</h2>The Hyderabad-born pacer owns a lavish ₹13 crore designer home in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, where he lives with his family. He also still owns his old house in Tolichowki, which holds a special place for him as the place where his cricketing dreams began.<h2>Car Collection</h2>Siraj's lavish car collection includes a Range Rover Vogue (₹2.4 crore), a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (₹1.8 crore), a BMW 5 Series (₹69 lakh), a Toyota Corolla (₹20 lakh), and the Mahindra Thar gifted to him by Anand Mahindra in 2021 for his remarkable performance during the 2021 Gabba Test heroics.

Today, Siraj is not just a hero on the field but also a rich sports star. His net worth is estimated to be around ₹57 crore (over $7 million). His income comes from his BCCI salary, IPL earnings, brand endorsements, and personal investments.

Mohammed Siraj’s story in Indian cricket is full of grit, determination and patience. He grew up in a poor family in Hyderabad, where his late father drove an auto‑rickshaw. From those struggling days, Siraj has worked hard to become one of the main fast bowlers in India’s Test team. During the recently concluded Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, Siraj bowled 1,113 deliveries and finished as the leading wicket-taker with 23 scalps in five Test matches. His best moment came in the final Test at The Oval, where India won by just six runs: the narrowest Test victory in terms of runs defended. Siraj played a big part in that win with a fifer in the second innings and ended the match by knocking Gus Atkinson's off‑stump. Also read | From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul: Top five Indian run-scorers in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Meanwhile, Siraj is not just a hero on the field but also a rich sports star. His net worth is estimated to be around ₹57 crore (over $7 million). His income comes from his BCCI salary, IPL earnings, brand endorsements, and personal investments. BCCI Salary Siraj holds a Grade A contract with the BCCI for the 2024‑25 season, earning an annual salary of ₹5 crore. IPL Earnings Siraj’s IPL journey began with SunRisers Hyderabad in 2017, where he was bought for ₹2.6 crore. He then moved to Royal Challengers Bangalore, where he stayed until 2024, earning ₹7 crore a season. Ahead of IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans bought him for a massive ₹12.25 crore in the mega auction. Luxury Homes The Hyderabad-born pacer owns a lavish ₹13 crore designer home in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, where he lives with his family. He also still owns his old house in Tolichowki, which holds a special place for him as the place where his cricketing dreams began. Car Collection Siraj's lavish car collection includes a Range Rover Vogue (₹2.4 crore), a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (₹1.8 crore), a BMW 5 Series (₹69 lakh), a Toyota Corolla (₹20 lakh), and the Mahindra Thar gifted to him by Anand Mahindra in 2021 for his remarkable performance during the 2021 Gabba Test heroics.

&nbsp;Siraj is not just a hero on the field but also a rich sports star. His net worth is estimated to be around ₹57 crore (over $7 million).&nbsp;

Mohammed Siraj's net worth in 2025: How much does the Indian pacer earn?

Mohammed Siraj was over the moon on Monday (Aug 4) after he helped India beat England in the fifth Test match at The Oval in a thrilling contest. The narrow six-run win saw India end the series at 2-2 in the inaugural Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy as Siraj and captain Shubman Gill played their key roles. While Gill was named Player of the Match, Siraj’s contribution did not go unnoticed as he bagged 23 wickets in the series. After his match-winning spell for India, former coach Greg Chappell was full of praise for Siraj and termed him the leader of Gill’s bowling attack in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence.<h2>Chappell in awe of Siraj</h2>"To be fair, he has turned in many fine performances before, at the MCG, the Gabba, Perth, Lord's, Cape Town and Birmingham, but what he did at The Oval was his true coming of age. With or without Bumrah, he is ready to be the spiritual as well as actual leader of Gill's attack," Chappell wrote in his ESPNCricinfo column.&nbsp;"I don't think it is unfair to say that, despite the many wonderful batting efforts, Siraj was the main reason that India was competitive in the series," Chappell wrote.&nbsp;Heading into the series, the Indian team management had opted to go for a rotational system in the bowling department to rest Jasprit Bumrah. However, that criteria was not applied to Siraj as he represented India in all five matches of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. During the series, Siraj bagged 23 wickets, the most by any bowler and helped India win the final Test, thereby drawing the series 2-2.&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>India-England share Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy</h2>In a series full of thrilling contests, the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared by India and England as it ended 2-2. India won the Edgbaston and The Oval Test while England emerged victorious in Headingley and Lord’s. Both of England’s victories came in the final session of Day 5, highlighting India’s fighting nature. The Manchester Test was the only match that ended in a stalemate, with both teams giving their best.

While Gill was named Player of the Match, Siraj’s contribution did not go unnoticed as he bagged 23 wickets in the series. After his match-winning spell for India, former coach Greg Chappell was full of praise for Siraj and termed him the leader of Gill’s bowling attack in Bumrah’s absence.

Mohammed Siraj was over the moon on Monday (Aug 4) after he helped India beat England in the fifth Test match at The Oval in a thrilling contest. The narrow six-run win saw India end the series at 2-2 in the inaugural Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy as Siraj and captain Shubman Gill played their key roles. While Gill was named Player of the Match, Siraj’s contribution did not go unnoticed as he bagged 23 wickets in the series. After his match-winning spell for India, former coach Greg Chappell was full of praise for Siraj and termed him the leader of Gill’s bowling attack in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence. Chappell in awe of Siraj "To be fair, he has turned in many fine performances before, at the MCG, the Gabba, Perth, Lord's, Cape Town and Birmingham, but what he did at The Oval was his true coming of age. With or without Bumrah, he is ready to be the spiritual as well as actual leader of Gill's attack," Chappell wrote in his ESPNCricinfo column. "I don't think it is unfair to say that, despite the many wonderful batting efforts, Siraj was the main reason that India was competitive in the series," Chappell wrote. Heading into the series, the Indian team management had opted to go for a rotational system in the bowling department to rest Jasprit Bumrah. However, that criteria was not applied to Siraj as he represented India in all five matches of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. During the series, Siraj bagged 23 wickets, the most by any bowler and helped India win the final Test, thereby drawing the series 2-2. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) India-England share Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy In a series full of thrilling contests, the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared by India and England as it ended 2-2. India won the Edgbaston and The Oval Test while England emerged victorious in Headingley and Lord’s. Both of England’s victories came in the final session of Day 5, highlighting India’s fighting nature. The Manchester Test was the only match that ended in a stalemate, with both teams giving their best.

While Gill was named Player of the Match, Siraj’s contribution did not go unnoticed as he bagged 23 wickets in the series. After his match-winning spell for India, former coach Greg Chappell was full of praise for Siraj and termed him the leader of Gill’s bowling attack in Bumrah’s absence.

'He is ready to be the leader...': Former India coach in awe of Oval match-winner Mohammed Siraj

With little over a month to go for the start of the Asia Cup 2025, defending champions India will be ready to conquer the crown again as they set their sights on the latest continental adventure. Ahead of the continental showpiece, India will look to boost a strong squad with management set to consider Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the tournament. The duo was out of contention during India’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2024; however, latest media reports are to be believed, they could be in the Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2025.<h2>Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal in contention for Asia Cup?</h2>"There is a five week break and with no cricket around, these three should walk into any T20 squad despite stupendous show by Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. In 21 days in Asia Cup, if one plays till the final, there are 6 T20 games and that's not much of a workload. But obviously with 17-member squads allowed for the Asia Cup, selectors will weigh options carefully," a BCCI source told PTI on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;Both Gill and Jaiswal had an excellent England tour, scoring runs in tandem, with the former setting a record for most runs in a Test series for India. Gill smashed the 754 runs in 10 innings and was awarded Player of the Series for India. He also scored 650 runs in 15 games at a healthy strike-rate of 155-plus during the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Jaiswal, on the other hand, also had a good return, notching 411 runs in 10 innings for India during the England tour. His performance in the IPL also did not go unnoticed, scoring 559 runs at a strike rate of 160.&nbsp;The report also suggests Sai Sudharsan could be on the plane for India after excelling in the IPL 2025. He was the Orange Cap winner, having scored 759 runs at a strike rate of 156 in IPL 2025.

Ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, India will look to boost a strong squad with management set to consider Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the tournament. 

With little over a month to go for the start of the Asia Cup 2025, defending champions India will be ready to conquer the crown again as they set their sights on the latest continental adventure. Ahead of the continental showpiece, India will look to boost a strong squad with management set to consider Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the tournament. The duo was out of contention during India’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2024; however, latest media reports are to be believed, they could be in the Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal in contention for Asia Cup? "There is a five week break and with no cricket around, these three should walk into any T20 squad despite stupendous show by Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. In 21 days in Asia Cup, if one plays till the final, there are 6 T20 games and that's not much of a workload. But obviously with 17-member squads allowed for the Asia Cup, selectors will weigh options carefully," a BCCI source told PTI on condition of anonymity. Both Gill and Jaiswal had an excellent England tour, scoring runs in tandem, with the former setting a record for most runs in a Test series for India. Gill smashed the 754 runs in 10 innings and was awarded Player of the Series for India. He also scored 650 runs in 15 games at a healthy strike-rate of 155-plus during the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Jaiswal, on the other hand, also had a good return, notching 411 runs in 10 innings for India during the England tour. His performance in the IPL also did not go unnoticed, scoring 559 runs at a strike rate of 160. The report also suggests Sai Sudharsan could be on the plane for India after excelling in the IPL 2025. He was the Orange Cap winner, having scored 759 runs at a strike rate of 156 in IPL 2025.

Ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, India will look to boost a strong squad with management set to consider Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the tournament.&nbsp;

Asia Cup 2025: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal in contention for India call-up - Report

New Zealand pacer Will O'Rourke has been ruled out of the second Test match against Zimbabwe as injury troubles continue to hamper the Kiwis. The second Test match, set to start on Thursday (August 7), will see the Kiwis without O'Rourke as he continues to struggle with a back injury. It is reported that O'Rourke has traveled back to New Zealand with Ben Lister staying with the squad for the rest of the tour.<h2>O'Rourke ruled out of the second Test</h2>"We are hopeful it's nothing too serious," New Zealand bowling coach Jacob Oram said. "When he's so important to our side for the next six to eight months but also next year with all the Test cricket, we've got some big tours, we need to make sure we look after the big guy and make sure that he's okay. So we have our fingers crossed for him and hopefully he'll be back in the park soon."&nbsp;O'Rourke bowled 13 wicketless overs in the first innings of the first Test and had 3 for 28 from 10 in the second before he suffered back stiffness. So far in his career, Will O'Rourke has bagged 39 wickets in Tests, 22 in ODIs and seven more in the T20Is. He has been instrumental for the Kiwis, having debuted for the national side in late 2023.&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;O'Rourke also represented Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), where he played three matches and pocketed three wickets. The pacer’s injury opens the door for either Jacob Duffy or Matthew Fisher to possibly make their Test debut, with Fisher having been called into the squad just prior to the tour after impressing coach Rob Walter as a net bowler.&nbsp;New Zealand won the opening Test at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo by nine wickets and will look to complete a clean sweep with a win in the second match.

The second Test match, set to start on Thursday (August 7), will see the Kiwis without Will O'Rourke as he continues to struggle with a back injury. It is reported that O'Rourke has traveled back to New Zealand with Ben Lister staying with the squad for the rest of the tour.

New Zealand pacer Will O'Rourke has been ruled out of the second Test match against Zimbabwe as injury troubles continue to hamper the Kiwis. The second Test match, set to start on Thursday (August 7), will see the Kiwis without O'Rourke as he continues to struggle with a back injury. It is reported that O'Rourke has traveled back to New Zealand with Ben Lister staying with the squad for the rest of the tour. O'Rourke ruled out of the second Test "We are hopeful it's nothing too serious," New Zealand bowling coach Jacob Oram said. "When he's so important to our side for the next six to eight months but also next year with all the Test cricket, we've got some big tours, we need to make sure we look after the big guy and make sure that he's okay. So we have our fingers crossed for him and hopefully he'll be back in the park soon." O'Rourke bowled 13 wicketless overs in the first innings of the first Test and had 3 for 28 from 10 in the second before he suffered back stiffness. So far in his career, Will O'Rourke has bagged 39 wickets in Tests, 22 in ODIs and seven more in the T20Is. He has been instrumental for the Kiwis, having debuted for the national side in late 2023. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) O'Rourke also represented Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), where he played three matches and pocketed three wickets. The pacer’s injury opens the door for either Jacob Duffy or Matthew Fisher to possibly make their Test debut, with Fisher having been called into the squad just prior to the tour after impressing coach Rob Walter as a net bowler. New Zealand won the opening Test at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo by nine wickets and will look to complete a clean sweep with a win in the second match.

The second Test match, set to start on Thursday (August 7), will see the Kiwis without Will O'Rourke as he continues to struggle with a back injury. It is reported that O'Rourke has traveled back to New Zealand with Ben Lister staying with the squad for the rest of the tour.

ZIM vs NZ: New Zealand pacer Will O'Rourke ruled out of second Test due to back injury

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is all set to enter the race for the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) as he looks to start a new chapter in his post-playing career. Ganguly, who successfully led India in the early 2000s, has reportedly filed his nomination for the presidency and is likely to replace his brother Snehasish, who is no longer eligible to serve as the CAB president. The nomination comes a month before the Annual General Meeting (AGM) as the race for power in Bengal cricket takes another turn.&nbsp;<h2>Ganguly files nomination for CAB presidency</h2>The former India captain previously served as CAB president from 2016 to 2019 before getting elected as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Ganguly would then serve as the BCCI president until he was succeeded by Roger Binny in 2023. According to an India Today report, Ganguly has filed his nomination for the apex post in Bengal cricket after his brother, Snehasish, became ineligible due to the Lodha Committee’s tenure cap.&nbsp;The final apex council meeting is scheduled for Thursday (August 14) and the AGM will take place on September 20. The dates for the upcoming meetings were finalised on Tuesday during the emergent apex council meeting with polls in view.&nbsp;&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 is also learnt that Ganguly could become president of the board unopposed, with no strong candidate to run against him. Ganguly first joined the administrative body of CAB in 2015 when he became the secretary while Jagmohan Dalmiya was president. He would succeed the legendary administrator in late 2015 and serve on the board till 2019. He played a pivotal role in the development of Bengal cricket, especially in the women’s section.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ganguly then took over as BCCI president in 2019, with key decisions taking place in a central role. It was during his BCCI tenure that Virat Kohli was controversially sacked as the India ODI team captain. The tenure also saw BCCI earn a record TV rights deal for broadcasting and live streaming of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sourav Ganguly, who successfully led India in the early 2000s, has reportedly filed his nomination for the presidency and is likely to replace his brother Snehasish, who is no longer eligible to serve as the CAB president. 

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is all set to enter the race for the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) as he looks to start a new chapter in his post-playing career. Ganguly, who successfully led India in the early 2000s, has reportedly filed his nomination for the presidency and is likely to replace his brother Snehasish, who is no longer eligible to serve as the CAB president. The nomination comes a month before the Annual General Meeting (AGM) as the race for power in Bengal cricket takes another turn. Ganguly files nomination for CAB presidency The former India captain previously served as CAB president from 2016 to 2019 before getting elected as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Ganguly would then serve as the BCCI president until he was succeeded by Roger Binny in 2023. According to an India Today report, Ganguly has filed his nomination for the apex post in Bengal cricket after his brother, Snehasish, became ineligible due to the Lodha Committee’s tenure cap. The final apex council meeting is scheduled for Thursday (August 14) and the AGM will take place on September 20. The dates for the upcoming meetings were finalised on Tuesday during the emergent apex council meeting with polls in view. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) It is also learnt that Ganguly could become president of the board unopposed, with no strong candidate to run against him. Ganguly first joined the administrative body of CAB in 2015 when he became the secretary while Jagmohan Dalmiya was president. He would succeed the legendary administrator in late 2015 and serve on the board till 2019. He played a pivotal role in the development of Bengal cricket, especially in the women’s section. Ganguly then took over as BCCI president in 2019, with key decisions taking place in a central role. It was during his BCCI tenure that Virat Kohli was controversially sacked as the India ODI team captain. The tenure also saw BCCI earn a record TV rights deal for broadcasting and live streaming of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sourav Ganguly, who successfully led India in the early 2000s, has reportedly filed his nomination for the presidency and is likely to replace his brother Snehasish, who is no longer eligible to serve as the CAB president.&nbsp;

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly to run for Cricket Association of Bengal presidency - Report

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was suspended by the NFL on Tuesday for the first three games of the 2025 season for violating the league policy on substance abuse.&nbsp;The league said Addison, banned without pay, will be allowed to participate in all Vikings training camp activities and pre-season games without restriction.&nbsp;Once the season begins, Addison will not be permitted to enter team facilities for three weeks.&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;Addison will miss Minnesota's games at Chicago on September 8, at home against Atlanta on September 14 and at home against Cincinnati on September 21.&nbsp;He will be able to return to game action on September 28 at Pittsburgh.&nbsp;The suspension came after Addison, who received a citation for driving under the influence of alcohol in July 2024, pleaded no contest to a lesser charge last month.&nbsp;In 32 games since being selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Addison has caught 133 passes for 1,786 yards and 19 touchdowns.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The NFL said Jordan Addison, banned without pay, will be allowed to participate in all Vikings training camp activities and pre-season games without restriction.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was suspended by the NFL on Tuesday for the first three games of the 2025 season for violating the league policy on substance abuse. The league said Addison, banned without pay, will be allowed to participate in all Vikings training camp activities and pre-season games without restriction. Once the season begins, Addison will not be permitted to enter team facilities for three weeks. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Addison will miss Minnesota's games at Chicago on September 8, at home against Atlanta on September 14 and at home against Cincinnati on September 21. He will be able to return to game action on September 28 at Pittsburgh. The suspension came after Addison, who received a citation for driving under the influence of alcohol in July 2024, pleaded no contest to a lesser charge last month. In 32 games since being selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Addison has caught 133 passes for 1,786 yards and 19 touchdowns. 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.

The NFL said Jordan Addison, banned without pay, will be allowed to participate in all Vikings training camp activities and pre-season games without restriction.

NFL suspends Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison for three games

Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's crucial Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM due to a muscle issue, coach Javier Mascherano said Tuesday. The Argentinian striker suffered what Mascherano called a "minor muscle injury" in his upper right leg in Miami's win over Necaxa last Saturday.&nbsp;While there is no timetable for Messi's return, Mascherano was hopeful the star would soon be back on the field.&nbsp;"Within the bad news, it's good news," Mascherano told reporters.&nbsp;"He usually recovers very well from injuries and above all, normally does with speed, so we will see. But clearly for tomorrow he is unavailable. But then we will see how he feels, how he progresses."&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;Messi, who has a league-best 18 goals in MLS matches this season, led Miami to the Leagues Cup crown in 2023 shortly after his arrival to the Herons.&nbsp;Inter Miami likely need a victory over Pumas in their group stage finale to reach the quarter-finals of the Leagues Cup, which features MLS and Mexican league squads.&nbsp;Should Miami reach the knockout stages, Messi would have two weeks to recover before the quarter-finals.&nbsp;Miami's next MLS match is set for Sunday against Orlando.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's crucial Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM due to a muscle issue, coach Javier Mascherano said Tuesday. The Argentinian striker suffered what Mascherano called a "minor muscle injury" in his upper right leg in Miami's win over Necaxa last Saturday.

Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's crucial Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM due to a muscle issue, coach Javier Mascherano said Tuesday. The Argentinian striker suffered what Mascherano called a "minor muscle injury" in his upper right leg in Miami's win over Necaxa last Saturday. While there is no timetable for Messi's return, Mascherano was hopeful the star would soon be back on the field. "Within the bad news, it's good news," Mascherano told reporters. "He usually recovers very well from injuries and above all, normally does with speed, so we will see. But clearly for tomorrow he is unavailable. But then we will see how he feels, how he progresses." ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Messi, who has a league-best 18 goals in MLS matches this season, led Miami to the Leagues Cup crown in 2023 shortly after his arrival to the Herons. Inter Miami likely need a victory over Pumas in their group stage finale to reach the quarter-finals of the Leagues Cup, which features MLS and Mexican league squads. Should Miami reach the knockout stages, Messi would have two weeks to recover before the quarter-finals. Miami's next MLS match is set for Sunday against Orlando. 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.

Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's crucial Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM due to a muscle issue, coach Javier Mascherano said Tuesday. The Argentinian striker suffered what Mascherano called a "minor muscle injury" in his upper right leg in Miami's win over Necaxa last Saturday.

Lionel Messi to miss Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Pumas

The relationship between FC Barcelona and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen continues to worsen, with the club opening disciplinary proceedings against the goalkeeper. Barca have started the move after Ter Stegen reportedly refused to sign a medical report that the club was going to send to La Liga's Medical Commission over the 33-year-old's back injury.&nbsp;Ter Stegen had an operation on his back last week, with the goalkeeper posting on social media that he expected to be out of action for around three months. However, Barcelona's medical report estimates he will be sidelined for five months. The difference is vital to Barcelona, because if La Liga accepts, Ter Stegen will be out of action for over four months, the club would be able to drop him from its first-team squad and use 80 percent of his salary to register new players under La Liga's financial fair play rules.&nbsp;Currently, Barcelona are unable to register new signings Joan Garcia, Roony Bardghji, and Marcus Rashford in their squad. Wojciech Szczesny and Gerard Martin are also unregistered following new contracts, with Martin promoted from the B-team.&nbsp;With other avenues of income still to supply the necessary funds, Barcelona need the money from Ter Stegen's salary to register at least some of the five before their La Liga opener against Mallorca on August 16. However, for the moment, Ter Stegen is unwilling to back down, knowing that if he does so, he has no chance of playing until January, even if he is fit at the end of October.&nbsp;The problem for Barcelona is even worse, given that Ter Stegen and Inaki Pena are currently Barca's only two registered goalkeepers, with Pena not part of coach Hansi Flick's plans. That makes it more vital than ever that the club finds some way of registering Garcia and Szczesny, but the pressure on a goalkeeper who has played 422 times for the club is creating a conflict that shows no signs of ending.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Barcelona Ter Stegen rift deepens amid medical report controversy

The relationship between FC Barcelona and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen continues to worsen, with the club opening disciplinary proceedings against the goalkeeper. Barca have started the move after Ter Stegen reportedly refused to sign a medical report that the club was going to send to La Liga's Medical Commission over the 33-year-old's back injury. Ter Stegen had an operation on his back last week, with the goalkeeper posting on social media that he expected to be out of action for around three months. However, Barcelona's medical report estimates he will be sidelined for five months. The difference is vital to Barcelona, because if La Liga accepts, Ter Stegen will be out of action for over four months, the club would be able to drop him from its first-team squad and use 80 percent of his salary to register new players under La Liga's financial fair play rules. Currently, Barcelona are unable to register new signings Joan Garcia, Roony Bardghji, and Marcus Rashford in their squad. Wojciech Szczesny and Gerard Martin are also unregistered following new contracts, with Martin promoted from the B-team. With other avenues of income still to supply the necessary funds, Barcelona need the money from Ter Stegen's salary to register at least some of the five before their La Liga opener against Mallorca on August 16. However, for the moment, Ter Stegen is unwilling to back down, knowing that if he does so, he has no chance of playing until January, even if he is fit at the end of October. The problem for Barcelona is even worse, given that Ter Stegen and Inaki Pena are currently Barca's only two registered goalkeepers, with Pena not part of coach Hansi Flick's plans. That makes it more vital than ever that the club finds some way of registering Garcia and Szczesny, but the pressure on a goalkeeper who has played 422 times for the club is creating a conflict that shows no signs of ending. 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.

Ter Stegen had an operation on his back last week, with the goalkeeper posting on social media that he expected to be out of action for around three months. However, Barcelona's medical report estimates he will be sidelined for five months

Barcelona-Ter Stegen rift deepens amid medical report controversy

Premier League giants Manchester United have made a bid of slightly less than £74m (€85m) for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. The bid is an initial £65m with about £8.9m (€75m + €10m) in add-ons related to performance. Meanwhile, Newcastle United have also been attempting to do a deal for Sesko. They placed a second bid of £69.7m with add-ons, higher than Manchester United's — following an initial bid of slightly less than £70m (€80m) with add-ons.&nbsp;RB Leipzig are now considering and weighing up the Newcastle and Man Utd offers and their respective structures internally, according to Sky Germany. Sesko is willing to consider both ventures but sources have informed Sky Sports News that he is inclined towards Manchester United.&nbsp;The 22-year-old did not appear for RB Leipzig's pre-season friendly defeat to Atalanta on Saturday amid his anticipated departure from the club. The forward, who has informed team-mates he is set to leave, trained indoors separately from the squad at Leipzig training complex on Tuesday (August 5). The bid features a guaranteed payment of 75m euros (£65.2m).&nbsp;The Red Devils have not received a response but think the bid is fair for 22-year-old Slovenia striker and the player is eager to seal a transfer to Old Trafford. Newcastle United also made a bid for Sesko and offered around 80m euros (£69.5m) as they continued their negotiations with RB Leipzig.&nbsp;The Manchester United offer is viewed as important since there had been indications that they did not want to make their interest concrete with Leipzig until the forward was ready to join the club. Manchester United are open to releasing Rasmus Hojlund so as to create room for Sesko.&nbsp;<h2>Where will Sesko join?</h2>Sesko has 39 goals in 87 games for RB Leipzig and, at 6ft 5in, would also add real physical presence to the Old Trafford club's attack line. Manchester United sources have already explained how it is likely that they will come to an agreement over Sesko despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe saying earlier this year there was a possibility of the club going out of business by Christmas unless there were huge cost-cutting exercises.&nbsp;Arrangements for paying for the transfers for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo from Wolves and Brentford this summer, costing a total of £130m, have been structured in a positive manner. Apart from that, the full amount of Marcus Rashford's £325,000-a-week wages is being paid by his loan switch to Barcelona and Manchester United received £5m compensation from Chelsea when the Blues cancelled a deal to sign Jadon Sancho.&nbsp;Manchester United have also received over £15m in fees under sell-on clauses for Anthony Elanga, Alvaro Carreras and Maxi Oyedele. Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim has made Sesko a priority target in which he can lead United's new attack brigade alongside Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha but the Portuguese appears to prefer an offer for Ollie Watkins.

Benjamin Sesko transfer news: Manchester United submit bid for Leipzig striker after Newcastle United intensifies pursuit

Premier League giants Manchester United have made a bid of slightly less than £74m (€85m) for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. The bid is an initial £65m with about £8.9m (€75m + €10m) in add-ons related to performance. Meanwhile, Newcastle United have also been attempting to do a deal for Sesko. They placed a second bid of £69.7m with add-ons, higher than Manchester United's — following an initial bid of slightly less than £70m (€80m) with add-ons. RB Leipzig are now considering and weighing up the Newcastle and Man Utd offers and their respective structures internally, according to Sky Germany. Sesko is willing to consider both ventures but sources have informed Sky Sports News that he is inclined towards Manchester United. The 22-year-old did not appear for RB Leipzig's pre-season friendly defeat to Atalanta on Saturday amid his anticipated departure from the club. The forward, who has informed team-mates he is set to leave, trained indoors separately from the squad at Leipzig training complex on Tuesday (August 5). The bid features a guaranteed payment of 75m euros (£65.2m). The Red Devils have not received a response but think the bid is fair for 22-year-old Slovenia striker and the player is eager to seal a transfer to Old Trafford. Newcastle United also made a bid for Sesko and offered around 80m euros (£69.5m) as they continued their negotiations with RB Leipzig. The Manchester United offer is viewed as important since there had been indications that they did not want to make their interest concrete with Leipzig until the forward was ready to join the club. Manchester United are open to releasing Rasmus Hojlund so as to create room for Sesko. Where will Sesko join? Sesko has 39 goals in 87 games for RB Leipzig and, at 6ft 5in, would also add real physical presence to the Old Trafford club's attack line. Manchester United sources have already explained how it is likely that they will come to an agreement over Sesko despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe saying earlier this year there was a possibility of the club going out of business by Christmas unless there were huge cost-cutting exercises. Arrangements for paying for the transfers for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo from Wolves and Brentford this summer, costing a total of £130m, have been structured in a positive manner. Apart from that, the full amount of Marcus Rashford's £325,000-a-week wages is being paid by his loan switch to Barcelona and Manchester United received £5m compensation from Chelsea when the Blues cancelled a deal to sign Jadon Sancho. Manchester United have also received over £15m in fees under sell-on clauses for Anthony Elanga, Alvaro Carreras and Maxi Oyedele. Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim has made Sesko a priority target in which he can lead United's new attack brigade alongside Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha but the Portuguese appears to prefer an offer for Ollie Watkins.

The Slovenian striker has 39 goals in 87 appearances for RB Leipzig in Bundesliga. He is also Slovenia's youngest ever goal scorer at an age of 18

The Indian Shooting team's High-Performance Manager&nbsp;Ronak Pandit believes the Shooting League of India can use technology to help in growing the audiences for the sport. Speaking on the sidelines of the Indian national camp in Dehradun in July, the former India shooter and pistol coach&nbsp;said that technology and animation can play a major differentiator during the league to present the sport in a new avatar.&nbsp;"People look at shooting as a technical, boring sport. We need to make it fun and get animation involved. Through technology and animation, we can explain to the masses in a fun way what exactly happens in the sport," Pandit said. "People need to be educated about various aspects of the sport but not in technical manner. By using animation, we can ensure it is not left to people's imagination. If people have not seen it, then it becomes difficult for them to understand," the 40-year-old added.&nbsp;Shooting League of India, the first franchise-based professional shooting competition in India, was sanctioned by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) earlier this year and has already received the support from the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). Pandit believes the tournament needs to garner mass engagement to make the league lucrative for the investors and sustainable for years to come.&nbsp;"We need to make the league sustainable by making it lucrative for people who are investing. Everything comes down to eyeballs and mass engagement, which cannot just happen through viewership. One also needs to experience it. We need to start thinking on how to make the sport fun and make it accessible for a common man," he said.&nbsp;The first edition of the tournament will include mixed team events across pistol (10m, 25m), rifle (10m, 50m 3p), and shotgun (Trap &amp; Skeet) categories. Shooters will be grouped into four tiers — Elite Champions, World Elite, National Champions, and Junior &amp; Youth Champions — ensuring a dynamic blend of experience and emerging talent. Giving an insight into the audience's mindset, Pandit explained why the league should focus on becoming a source of 'meaningful entertainment'.&nbsp;"Shooting is not a spectator sport but people watch it during the Olympics. The emotional connect is with the Indian team winning a medal. But with the league, we need to go beyond this idea," he said.&nbsp;"Indian movie viewers also go to theatres to watch Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun Maverick' because it is entertaining. We need to present the league in a similar fashion by using technological means to build anticipation with each and every shot. As soon as a player picks a gun, we can find ways using technology to showcase the athlete's mindset, and offer statistics to showcase the possibility of success with each type of shot. These means will help in engaging the audience," the 40-year-old said.&nbsp;The first edition of the Shooting League of India has been allocated a window by ISSF between November 20, 2025 and December 2, 2025. The tournament will take place at Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi.

Tech can turn Shooting League of India into meaningful entertainment says former India shooter

The Indian Shooting team's High-Performance Manager Ronak Pandit believes the Shooting League of India can use technology to help in growing the audiences for the sport. Speaking on the sidelines of the Indian national camp in Dehradun in July, the former India shooter and pistol coach said that technology and animation can play a major differentiator during the league to present the sport in a new avatar. "People look at shooting as a technical, boring sport. We need to make it fun and get animation involved. Through technology and animation, we can explain to the masses in a fun way what exactly happens in the sport," Pandit said. "People need to be educated about various aspects of the sport but not in technical manner. By using animation, we can ensure it is not left to people's imagination. If people have not seen it, then it becomes difficult for them to understand," the 40-year-old added. Shooting League of India, the first franchise-based professional shooting competition in India, was sanctioned by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) earlier this year and has already received the support from the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). Pandit believes the tournament needs to garner mass engagement to make the league lucrative for the investors and sustainable for years to come. "We need to make the league sustainable by making it lucrative for people who are investing. Everything comes down to eyeballs and mass engagement, which cannot just happen through viewership. One also needs to experience it. We need to start thinking on how to make the sport fun and make it accessible for a common man," he said. The first edition of the tournament will include mixed team events across pistol (10m, 25m), rifle (10m, 50m 3p), and shotgun (Trap & Skeet) categories. Shooters will be grouped into four tiers — Elite Champions, World Elite, National Champions, and Junior & Youth Champions — ensuring a dynamic blend of experience and emerging talent. Giving an insight into the audience's mindset, Pandit explained why the league should focus on becoming a source of 'meaningful entertainment'. "Shooting is not a spectator sport but people watch it during the Olympics. The emotional connect is with the Indian team winning a medal. But with the league, we need to go beyond this idea," he said. "Indian movie viewers also go to theatres to watch Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun Maverick' because it is entertaining. We need to present the league in a similar fashion by using technological means to build anticipation with each and every shot. As soon as a player picks a gun, we can find ways using technology to showcase the athlete's mindset, and offer statistics to showcase the possibility of success with each type of shot. These means will help in engaging the audience," the 40-year-old said. The first edition of the Shooting League of India has been allocated a window by ISSF between November 20, 2025 and December 2, 2025. The tournament will take place at Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi.

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

'Tech can turn Shooting League of India into meaningful entertainment', says former India shooter

Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek clashed following their participation in the 200m final of the USA Track and Field Championships on Sunday. The duo engaged in an argument that also involved Bednarek pushing Lyles on the track. The two sprinters both took part in the 200m final, and Lyles came in first with a 19.63-second finish. Bednarek was second, only 0.04 seconds behind Lyles. The two clashed after Lyles glanced in the direction of Bednarek as he reached the finish line and took first position.&nbsp;&nbsp;They engaged in a shouting confrontation with Bednarek, also shoving Lyles in the back. I expect my apology," Lyles said after he initially declined Bednarek's offer of a handshake, according to CNN.<h2>Watch the video here:</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Noah Lyles NEVER stepped/crossed into Kenny Bednarek’s lane at no point during or after the race. Noah just stared him down in the last 10 meters so Kenny was pissed<a href="https://t.co/sdIP11XOh2">pic.twitter.com/sdIP11XOh2</a>&mdash; 🇨🇩🇸🇱 (@8Flavs) <a href="https://twitter.com/8Flavs/status/1952461394013770195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lyles declined to comment when questioned about the incident by reporters following the race. Bednarek said that he believed his actions weren't sportsmanlike. "Noah is going to be Noah," he was quoted saying in an interview.&nbsp;<h2>‘Noah is going to be Noah’</h2>“Noah is going to be Noah,” he said. “What he said didn’t matter, it’s just what he did. Unsportsmanlike s**t and I don’t deal with that. It’s a respect factor. At the end of the day, he’s fresh. Last time we lined it up, I beat him, that’s all I can say. Next time we line up, I’m going to win.” “The grand summary is: don’t do that to me. I don’t do any of that stuff. I think it’s not good character right there. That’s pretty much it,” Bednarek added. “At the end of the day, he won the race, so I’ve got to give him his props. He was the better man today.” &nbsp;Even if he refused to say what their disagreement is over, Bednarek said that he and Lyles had experienced some tension in life outside of the track. “It’s just some personal stuff that we gotta handle. He’s got my number, if he wants to call me, he has every chance to do it, but he wants to come out and do that. I think that’s funny,” he said. “At the end of the day, he can call me whenever, we can discuss it and we should be good.” &nbsp;Bednarek and Lyles will again face each other at the World Championships in Tokyo this coming month.

WATCH Noah Lyles intense stare down leads to post race shove at 2025 USATF Championships

Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek clashed following their participation in the 200m final of the USA Track and Field Championships on Sunday. The duo engaged in an argument that also involved Bednarek pushing Lyles on the track. The two sprinters both took part in the 200m final, and Lyles came in first with a 19.63-second finish. Bednarek was second, only 0.04 seconds behind Lyles. The two clashed after Lyles glanced in the direction of Bednarek as he reached the finish line and took first position. They engaged in a shouting confrontation with Bednarek, also shoving Lyles in the back. I expect my apology," Lyles said after he initially declined Bednarek's offer of a handshake, according to CNN. Watch the video here:

Lyles declined to comment when questioned about the incident by reporters following the race. Bednarek said that he believed his actions weren't sportsmanlike

WATCH-Noah Lyles’ intense stare down with Kenny Bednarek leads to post-race shove at 2025 USATF Championships

Following an exciting 2-2 Test series draw against England, Team India has a busy schedule ahead for the remainder of 2025, with several tournaments and series lined up in various formats. In the fifth Test match between India and England, India's Mohammed Siraj played a key role in the final match at The Oval in London, taking five wickets to help India win the match by six runs and level the series. India’s next assignment will be the Asia Cup 2025, which begins from September 10 in the UAE.<h2>Asia Cup 2025 (T20)</h2>India will begin their Asia Cup campaign on September 10 against the UAE. The big clash between India and Pakistan is set for September 14, followed by a match with Oman on September 19. Most players from the England series are expected to be rested.<h2>Group Stage fixtures (Asia Cup) -</h2><ul><li>India vs UAE - Sep 10 (Wednesday)</li><li>India vs Pakistan - Sep 14 (Sunday)</li><li>India vs Oman - Sep 19 (Friday)</li><li>Super Four stage - Sep 20 – Sep 26</li></ul><h2>India vs West Indies – Test series at home</h2><ul><li>1st Test: Oct 2 - 6 - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad - 09:30 IST</li><li>2nd Test: Oct 10 - 14 - Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi - 09:30 IST</li></ul><h2>India Tour of Australia – ODIs &amp; T20Is</h2>Just five days after the West Indies Tests, India heads to Australia for a white-ball series, which will include three ODIs and five T20Is. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return for the ODIs.<h2>ODI Schedule</h2><ul><li>Oct 19 - Perth (1st ODI) - 2:00 PM local / 8:30 AM IST</li><li>Oct 23 - Adelaide (2nd ODI) - 2:00 PM local / 8:30 AM IST</li><li>Oct 25 - Sydney (3rd ODI) - 2:00 PM local / 8:30 AM IST</li></ul><h2>T20I Schedule</h2><ul><li>Oct 29 - Canberra (1st T20I) - 7:15 PM local / 1:45 PM IST</li><li>Oct 31 - Melbourne (2nd T20I) - 7:15 PM local / 1:45 PM IST</li><li>Nov 2 - Hobart (3rd T20I) - 7:15 PM local / 1:45 PM IST</li><li>Nov 6 - Gold Coast (4th T20I) - 6:15 PM local / 12:45 PM IST</li><li>Nov 8 - Brisbane (5th T20I) - 6:15 PM local / 12:45 PM IST</li></ul><h2>South Africa tour of India – Full series</h2>South Africa, the current World Test Champions, will tour India in November and December for a complete series, including two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is.<h2>Test Matches</h2><ul><li>Nov 14–18 – Eden Gardens, Kolkata (1st Test)</li><li>Nov 22–26 – Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati (2nd Test)</li></ul><h2>ODIs</h2><ul><li>Nov 30 – Ranchi (1st ODI)</li><li>Dec 3 – Raipur (2nd ODI)</li><li>Dec 6 – Visakhapatnam (3rd ODI)</li></ul><h2>T20Is:</h2><ul><li>Dec 9 – Cuttack (1st T20I)</li><li>Dec 11 – New Chandigarh (2nd T20I)</li><li>Dec 14 – Dharamsala (3rd T20I)</li><li>Dec 17 – Lucknow (4th T20I)</li><li>Dec 19 – Ahmedabad (5th T20I)</li></ul><h2>Will India still play in the Asia Cup?</h2>Despite the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, India is still expected to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for September 14 in Dubai.&nbsp;"I'm okay with the schedule. Sport must continue. What happened in Pahalgam should never happen, but we can't let that stop the game. Terrorism must end. India has taken a firm stand against it, it's in the past now. Sport must go on," former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly was quoted saying to news agency PTI.

After an exciting 2-2 series draw against England, when will India men play their next international match? Check full details inside.

Following an exciting 2-2 Test series draw against England, Team India has a busy schedule ahead for the remainder of 2025, with several tournaments and series lined up in various formats. In the fifth Test match between India and England, India's Mohammed Siraj played a key role in the final match at The Oval in London, taking five wickets to help India win the match by six runs and level the series. India’s next assignment will be the Asia Cup 2025, which begins from September 10 in the UAE. Asia Cup 2025 (T20) India will begin their Asia Cup campaign on September 10 against the UAE. The big clash between India and Pakistan is set for September 14, followed by a match with Oman on September 19. Most players from the England series are expected to be rested. Group Stage fixtures (Asia Cup) - India vs UAE - Sep 10 (Wednesday) India vs Pakistan - Sep 14 (Sunday) India vs Oman - Sep 19 (Friday) Super Four stage - Sep 20 – Sep 26 India vs West Indies – Test series at home 1st Test: Oct 2 - 6 - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad - 09:30 IST 2nd Test: Oct 10 - 14 - Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi - 09:30 IST India Tour of Australia – ODIs & T20Is Just five days after the West Indies Tests, India heads to Australia for a white-ball series, which will include three ODIs and five T20Is. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return for the ODIs. ODI Schedule Oct 19 - Perth (1st ODI) - 2:00 PM local / 8:30 AM IST Oct 23 - Adelaide (2nd ODI) - 2:00 PM local / 8:30 AM IST Oct 25 - Sydney (3rd ODI) - 2:00 PM local / 8:30 AM IST T20I Schedule Oct 29 - Canberra (1st T20I) - 7:15 PM local / 1:45 PM IST Oct 31 - Melbourne (2nd T20I) - 7:15 PM local / 1:45 PM IST Nov 2 - Hobart (3rd T20I) - 7:15 PM local / 1:45 PM IST Nov 6 - Gold Coast (4th T20I) - 6:15 PM local / 12:45 PM IST Nov 8 - Brisbane (5th T20I) - 6:15 PM local / 12:45 PM IST South Africa tour of India – Full series South Africa, the current World Test Champions, will tour India in November and December for a complete series, including two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is. Test Matches Nov 14–18 – Eden Gardens, Kolkata (1st Test) Nov 22–26 – Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati (2nd Test) ODIs Nov 30 – Ranchi (1st ODI) Dec 3 – Raipur (2nd ODI) Dec 6 – Visakhapatnam (3rd ODI) T20Is: Dec 9 – Cuttack (1st T20I) Dec 11 – New Chandigarh (2nd T20I) Dec 14 – Dharamsala (3rd T20I) Dec 17 – Lucknow (4th T20I) Dec 19 – Ahmedabad (5th T20I) Will India still play in the Asia Cup? Despite the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, India is still expected to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for September 14 in Dubai. "I'm okay with the schedule. Sport must continue. What happened in Pahalgam should never happen, but we can't let that stop the game. Terrorism must end. India has taken a firm stand against it, it's in the past now. Sport must go on," former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly was quoted saying to news agency PTI.

After an exciting 2-2 series draw against England, when will India men play their next international match? Check full details below

When will team India play next after Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2025? Check full list of upcoming tournaments, series

An Indigenous community has taken the government to court to prevent a 63,000-seat stadium for the Brisbane Olympics 2032 being constructed on sacred land. In March, the Queensland government announced that a new A$3.8bn ($2.5bn; £1.8bn) stadium would be constructed - with federal assistance - at Victoria Park, a 60-hectare property.&nbsp;The Yagara Magandjin Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) and Save Victoria Park group are calling on the federal environment minister to declare the park a culturally significant place, which would help safeguard the land from being developed. Victoria Park is "of great significance and history" for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, YMAC spokeswoman Gaja Kerry Charlton said.&nbsp;“We are very concerned there are ancient trees, artefacts and very important ecosystems existing there. There may be ancestral remains.” The federal government has confirmed it had received the application to make a declaration under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act.&nbsp;"The department is currently reviewing this application and will take all standard steps to progress it, including engaging with the applicant, the proponent and the Queensland government," they said. If constructed, the stadium will play host to the Olympic and Paralympic Games' opening and closing ceremonies in 2032. Following the Olympics, the stadium will serve as the base for AFL and cricket in Queensland.<h2>Brisbane to construct 63,000-seat stadium for 2032 Games</h2>Infrastructure plans for the 2032 Olympics have been a contentious Queensland political issue in recent years. Labor's Annastacia Palaszczuk spearheaded the successful Olympic bid, and announced proposals to upgrade the old Gabba stadium for the games, costing around A$3bn. But the proposal was unpopular with residents who were concerned they would be driven out of their homes, and taxpayers appalled by the cost.&nbsp;A review ordered after she resigned as premier in 2023 suggested an even more costly solution, a new stadium in Victoria Park. But during a cost-of-living crisis, the new leader of the state Steven Miles instead decided to upgrade existing facilities to accommodate the games events, a move some accused of being an embarrassment for Australia internationally.&nbsp;Months afterwards, he was defeated in an election by the Liberal National Party that ran on a promise of no new stadiums. But following the new government's own review, new premier David Crisafulli embraced the plan to construct a venue in Victoria Park, and has gone on to introduce legislation exempting new Olympic venues from planning regulations in an attempt to speed up the development.&nbsp;But the plans have been welcomed with anger in Queensland, with some residents unhappy at losing an inner-city green space of that size, and others fearful of damage to cultural heritage. The state and federal governments have indicated they will take on board Indigenous groups' views on the development plans for Victoria Park. Lord Mayor of Brisbane Adrian Schrinner said there was overwhelming support for the stadium. "Ultimately, this is going to happen," he said. "No doubt there will be attempts to thwart the project and slow it down."

Aboriginal group launches legal bid to stop Brisbane Olympic stadium Heres why

An Indigenous community has taken the government to court to prevent a 63,000-seat stadium for the Brisbane Olympics 2032 being constructed on sacred land. In March, the Queensland government announced that a new A$3.8bn ($2.5bn; £1.8bn) stadium would be constructed - with federal assistance - at Victoria Park, a 60-hectare property. The Yagara Magandjin Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) and Save Victoria Park group are calling on the federal environment minister to declare the park a culturally significant place, which would help safeguard the land from being developed. Victoria Park is "of great significance and history" for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, YMAC spokeswoman Gaja Kerry Charlton said. “We are very concerned there are ancient trees, artefacts and very important ecosystems existing there. There may be ancestral remains.” The federal government has confirmed it had received the application to make a declaration under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act. "The department is currently reviewing this application and will take all standard steps to progress it, including engaging with the applicant, the proponent and the Queensland government," they said. If constructed, the stadium will play host to the Olympic and Paralympic Games' opening and closing ceremonies in 2032. Following the Olympics, the stadium will serve as the base for AFL and cricket in Queensland. Brisbane to construct 63,000-seat stadium for 2032 Games Infrastructure plans for the 2032 Olympics have been a contentious Queensland political issue in recent years. Labor's Annastacia Palaszczuk spearheaded the successful Olympic bid, and announced proposals to upgrade the old Gabba stadium for the games, costing around A$3bn. But the proposal was unpopular with residents who were concerned they would be driven out of their homes, and taxpayers appalled by the cost. A review ordered after she resigned as premier in 2023 suggested an even more costly solution, a new stadium in Victoria Park. But during a cost-of-living crisis, the new leader of the state Steven Miles instead decided to upgrade existing facilities to accommodate the games events, a move some accused of being an embarrassment for Australia internationally. Months afterwards, he was defeated in an election by the Liberal National Party that ran on a promise of no new stadiums. But following the new government's own review, new premier David Crisafulli embraced the plan to construct a venue in Victoria Park, and has gone on to introduce legislation exempting new Olympic venues from planning regulations in an attempt to speed up the development. But the plans have been welcomed with anger in Queensland, with some residents unhappy at losing an inner-city green space of that size, and others fearful of damage to cultural heritage. The state and federal governments have indicated they will take on board Indigenous groups' views on the development plans for Victoria Park. Lord Mayor of Brisbane Adrian Schrinner said there was overwhelming support for the stadium. "Ultimately, this is going to happen," he said. "No doubt there will be attempts to thwart the project and slow it down."

If constructed, the stadium will play host to the Olympic and Paralympic Games' opening and closing ceremonies in 2032. Following the Olympics, the stadium will serve as the base for AFL and cricket in Queensland

Aboriginal group launches legal bid to stop Brisbane Olympic stadium. Here's why

In a contentious policy shift, the Trump administration is set out to deny US visas to transgender women athletes who are looking to compete in women's sports, arguing that 'Men do not belong in Women's sports'. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) this week announced that it had revised its policy to limit access to some of the premium visa categories, such as O-1A visas for people with extraordinary ability and work-based immigrant visas (E11, E21), to biological women only.&nbsp;Male-born athletes, including transgender women, will be deemed ineligible under the new policy if the reason for which they are applying is to compete in women's sports in the US. The move is a direct reaction to Executive Order 14201, "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," signed by President Trump earlier this year in February.&nbsp;"Men do not belong in women's sports. USCIS is closing the loophole for foreign male athletes whose only chance at winning elite sports is to change their gender identity and leverage their biological advantages against women," said USCIS Spokesperson Matthew Tragesser. "It's a matter of safety, fairness, respect, and truth that only female athletes receive a visa to come to the US to participate in women's sports. The Trump Administration is standing up for the silent majority who've long been victims of leftist policies that defy common sense," he said. &nbsp;The justification for the action, according to officials, is to safeguard the integrity, safety, and fairness of female athletics. The policy revision also redefines how USCIS assesses the achievements of foreign players. It says that any fame achieved through competing with women as a transgender woman will be considered an adverse factor in visa consideration even if such players have gained international recognition.&nbsp;Under the new directive, the agency has spelled out that it will not view transgender women's inclusion in women's sports as advancing the US national interest. The policy is the first where gender identity has been expressly cited as a reason to deny admission to the United States under the immigration system.&nbsp;Legal experts indicate that the action is also likely to unleash a flurry of lawsuits, particularly if visa petitions are rejected outright because of gender identity, potentially raising constitutional and international human rights issues. Trump signed the "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" executive order in February 2025 to safeguard opportunities for women and girls to compete in safe and fair sports.&nbsp;"It is the policy of the United States to rescind all funds from educational programs that deprive women and girls of fair athletic opportunities, which results in the endangerment, humiliation, and silencing of women and girls and deprives them of privacy. It shall also be the policy of the United States to oppose male competitive participation in women's sports more broadly, as a matter of safety, fairness, dignity, and truth," the White House said.

Men do not belong in womens sports Transgender athletes face visa ban under Trumps fairness in sports executive order

In a contentious policy shift, the Trump administration is set out to deny US visas to transgender women athletes who are looking to compete in women's sports, arguing that 'Men do not belong in Women's sports'. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) this week announced that it had revised its policy to limit access to some of the premium visa categories, such as O-1A visas for people with extraordinary ability and work-based immigrant visas (E11, E21), to biological women only. Male-born athletes, including transgender women, will be deemed ineligible under the new policy if the reason for which they are applying is to compete in women's sports in the US. The move is a direct reaction to Executive Order 14201, "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," signed by President Trump earlier this year in February. "Men do not belong in women's sports. USCIS is closing the loophole for foreign male athletes whose only chance at winning elite sports is to change their gender identity and leverage their biological advantages against women," said USCIS Spokesperson Matthew Tragesser. "It's a matter of safety, fairness, respect, and truth that only female athletes receive a visa to come to the US to participate in women's sports. The Trump Administration is standing up for the silent majority who've long been victims of leftist policies that defy common sense," he said. The justification for the action, according to officials, is to safeguard the integrity, safety, and fairness of female athletics. The policy revision also redefines how USCIS assesses the achievements of foreign players. It says that any fame achieved through competing with women as a transgender woman will be considered an adverse factor in visa consideration even if such players have gained international recognition. Under the new directive, the agency has spelled out that it will not view transgender women's inclusion in women's sports as advancing the US national interest. The policy is the first where gender identity has been expressly cited as a reason to deny admission to the United States under the immigration system. Legal experts indicate that the action is also likely to unleash a flurry of lawsuits, particularly if visa petitions are rejected outright because of gender identity, potentially raising constitutional and international human rights issues. Trump signed the "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" executive order in February 2025 to safeguard opportunities for women and girls to compete in safe and fair sports. "It is the policy of the United States to rescind all funds from educational programs that deprive women and girls of fair athletic opportunities, which results in the endangerment, humiliation, and silencing of women and girls and deprives them of privacy. It shall also be the policy of the United States to oppose male competitive participation in women's sports more broadly, as a matter of safety, fairness, dignity, and truth," the White House said.

According to the new policy, male-born athletes, including transgender women, will be considered ineligible if their goal is to compete in women's sports in the US

'Men do not belong in women's sports': Transgender athletes face visa ban under Trump’s ‘fairness in sports’ executive order

US President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Tuesday (August 5) to create a task force for the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, which will take place in Los Angeles during his administration. “During his first term, President Trump was instrumental in securing America’s bid to host the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, adding that the president would work to make the event “the most exciting and memorable in history.”“The President considers it a great honor to oversee this global sporting spectacle in his second term,” according to her statement on Monday (August 4). &nbsp;The executive order establishing the task force was first reported by news agency Reuters. Trump has long been a vocal supporter of major global sporting events set to take place in the US under his presidency, praising both the Olympics and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I got the World Cup and I have the Olympics and I did it,” Trump said at an event in Iowa in July. &nbsp;Trump enlisted a similar task force earlier this year for the US, Canada and Mexico that will host the FIFA World Cup next year, naming Andrew Giuliani, son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani — a president's strongest supporter — to be its director.<h2>What will the Olympics task force do?</h2>That task force was brought in to coordinate agencies and departments across the federal government to help put on and host the World Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup, a standalone tournament that had taken place earlier in the year. Both the Olympics and the World Cup are likely to attract large crowds of spectators — along with a lot of international visitors — posing logistical and security issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;Some critics of the Trump administration are worried that his push to clamp down on undocumented immigration and limit travel from certain countries might make it harder to host those sporting events. Trump has vowed that he will make travel and visa access easier for World Cup teams and fans. The president has consistently attended high-profile sporting events since his return to office, including the Super Bowl, Daytona 500, a UFC bout, the NCAA men's wrestling championships and the FIFA Club World Cup final, which was hosted in New Jersey. And he often weighs in sports-world controversies. Trump blasted the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Olympics in Paris as “a disgrace” over a performance that some viewers believed to be a depiction of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” even though organisers denied there was a religious reference.

Security shake-up: Trump signs order for LA 2028 Olympics task force. Know all about it

US President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Tuesday (August 5) to create a task force for the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, which will take place in Los Angeles during his administration. “During his first term, President Trump was instrumental in securing America’s bid to host the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, adding that the president would work to make the event “the most exciting and memorable in history.” “The President considers it a great honor to oversee this global sporting spectacle in his second term,” according to her statement on Monday (August 4). The executive order establishing the task force was first reported by news agency Reuters. Trump has long been a vocal supporter of major global sporting events set to take place in the US under his presidency, praising both the Olympics and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I got the World Cup and I have the Olympics and I did it,” Trump said at an event in Iowa in July. Trump enlisted a similar task force earlier this year for the US, Canada and Mexico that will host the FIFA World Cup next year, naming Andrew Giuliani, son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani — a president's strongest supporter — to be its director. What will the Olympics task force do? That task force was brought in to coordinate agencies and departments across the federal government to help put on and host the World Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup, a standalone tournament that had taken place earlier in the year. Both the Olympics and the World Cup are likely to attract large crowds of spectators — along with a lot of international visitors — posing logistical and security issues. Some critics of the Trump administration are worried that his push to clamp down on undocumented immigration and limit travel from certain countries might make it harder to host those sporting events. Trump has vowed that he will make travel and visa access easier for World Cup teams and fans. The president has consistently attended high-profile sporting events since his return to office, including the Super Bowl, Daytona 500, a UFC bout, the NCAA men's wrestling championships and the FIFA Club World Cup final, which was hosted in New Jersey. And he often weighs in sports-world controversies. Trump blasted the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Olympics in Paris as “a disgrace” over a performance that some viewers believed to be a depiction of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” even though organisers denied there was a religious reference.

Donald Trump has regularly attended premier sporting events since his return to office, including the Super Bowl, Daytona 500, a UFC fight, the NCAA men’s wrestling championships and the FIFA Club World Cup final

Security shake-up: Trump to sign order for LA 2028 Olympics task force? Know all about it

From Joe Root to Kane Williamson, 5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket. The prestigious list also includes legendary names like Steve Smith, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ben Stokes. 

From Joe Root to Kane Williamson, 5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket. The prestigious list also includes legendary names like Steve Smith, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ben Stokes.&nbsp;

From Joe Root to Kane Williamson, 5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, here is a look at five active batters with most runs in international cricket. The prestigious list also includes legendary names like Steve Smith, Rohit Sharma and Kane Williamson. 

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, here is a look at five active batters with most runs in international cricket. The prestigious list also includes legendary names like Steve Smith, Rohit Sharma and Kane Williamson.&nbsp;

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in international cricket

One city, 5.2 miles of distance between two iconic grounds and 20 days is what it took for Mohammed Siraj's life to turn full circle in this back-breaking English tour. It was on July 14 that Siraj helplessly watched a Shoaib Bashir delivery seep down and hit his stumps at Lord's. He spent most time on his haunches as if Father Time had frozen for him. The normally ebullient man was quite heartbroken about allowing Ravindra Jadeja's incredible battle to be in vain and surrendering a lead against England.&nbsp;The 'warrior' within him had earned a closure and cut to August 4, it arrived again with the familiar bang of timber, this time though, he was the one perturbing it to make sure India finished 2-2, draw evenly billed after a fightback for the ages. Gus Atkinson was the one in agony at the opposite end as he missed a fast and full delivery. Siraj, meanwhile, was flying, his cheeky humor intact.&nbsp;Asked about his emotions after the final wicket, having gone through the heartbreak at Lord's, Siraj was typically unfiltered. "Actually DK bhai (Dinesh Karthik) started asking questions in English so at that point all emotions went away," he said. &nbsp;Call it coincidence but when he was stretching his body to its limits with an 80-over vintage Dukes ball playing tricks with the English batsmen's minds as well as willows, it was Jadeja, who had a few rousing words of advice for the 31-year-old workhorse.&nbsp;"Jaddu bhai ne bola, ki apne father ke barein mein soch aur kitna takleef unhone uthaya aur tujhe unke liye yeh karna (win) hai. (Think about your late father and amount of hardships he faced. Do it for him)," Siraj said referring to the late anchor of his life. &nbsp;Following 185.3 overs of Test match bowling and 23 wickets, with match-winning performances in games when there was no Jasprit Bumrah accompanying him, Siraj has made his own indelible mark.&nbsp;"Body is fine...I don't care if it's the sixth over or the ninth over for me. I don't bowl for myself, it is for my country," he said. "I woke up in the morning and checked google on my phone and took out a 'Believe' emoji wallpaper and told myself that I will do it for the country." He then showed that wallpaper to the media. It had Cristiano Ronaldo and a single word that became his motive power -- 'Believe'. Despite no Bumrah present, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Telangana Police believed strongly that defeat was never an option. "I always believe that I can win the game from any point, and this morning was no different," Siraj told Dinesh Karthik in a post match chat for JioHotstar.&nbsp;Having troubled the English batsmen persistently, Siraj took 5/104 off 30.1 overs and nine wickets overall. "My only plan was to bowl in good areas. Didn't matter if I took wickets or went for runs," Siraj signed off.

IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Mohammed Siraj reveals Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired secret behind fiery match-winning spell

One city, 5.2 miles of distance between two iconic grounds and 20 days is what it took for Mohammed Siraj's life to turn full circle in this back-breaking English tour. It was on July 14 that Siraj helplessly watched a Shoaib Bashir delivery seep down and hit his stumps at Lord's. He spent most time on his haunches as if Father Time had frozen for him. The normally ebullient man was quite heartbroken about allowing Ravindra Jadeja's incredible battle to be in vain and surrendering a lead against England. The 'warrior' within him had earned a closure and cut to August 4, it arrived again with the familiar bang of timber, this time though, he was the one perturbing it to make sure India finished 2-2, draw evenly billed after a fightback for the ages. Gus Atkinson was the one in agony at the opposite end as he missed a fast and full delivery. Siraj, meanwhile, was flying, his cheeky humor intact. Asked about his emotions after the final wicket, having gone through the heartbreak at Lord's, Siraj was typically unfiltered. "Actually DK bhai (Dinesh Karthik) started asking questions in English so at that point all emotions went away," he said. Call it coincidence but when he was stretching his body to its limits with an 80-over vintage Dukes ball playing tricks with the English batsmen's minds as well as willows, it was Jadeja, who had a few rousing words of advice for the 31-year-old workhorse. "Jaddu bhai ne bola, ki apne father ke barein mein soch aur kitna takleef unhone uthaya aur tujhe unke liye yeh karna (win) hai. (Think about your late father and amount of hardships he faced. Do it for him)," Siraj said referring to the late anchor of his life. Following 185.3 overs of Test match bowling and 23 wickets, with match-winning performances in games when there was no Jasprit Bumrah accompanying him, Siraj has made his own indelible mark. "Body is fine...I don't care if it's the sixth over or the ninth over for me. I don't bowl for myself, it is for my country," he said. "I woke up in the morning and checked google on my phone and took out a 'Believe' emoji wallpaper and told myself that I will do it for the country." He then showed that wallpaper to the media. It had Cristiano Ronaldo and a single word that became his motive power -- 'Believe'. Despite no Bumrah present, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Telangana Police believed strongly that defeat was never an option. "I always believe that I can win the game from any point, and this morning was no different," Siraj told Dinesh Karthik in a post match chat for JioHotstar. Having troubled the English batsmen persistently, Siraj took 5/104 off 30.1 overs and nine wickets overall. "My only plan was to bowl in good areas. Didn't matter if I took wickets or went for runs," Siraj signed off.

Set a record target of 374, England looked poised for victory at 339/6 at stumps on day 4. However, India produced an epic comeback on day 5 morning, picking up the remaining four wickets quickly to bowl the hosts out for 367 and level the five-match series 2-2

OnlyFans has taken the internet by storm as social media influencers have joined the theme in producing and selling their content. The trend has seen popular names like Bella Thorne, Blac Chyna, Cardi B, and Tyga join the adult app, where users will be able to share their content along with charging fees. And the latest addition to the trend is Virat Kohli’s former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate Tymal Mills. Mills, who plays for England, represented RCB and Mumbai Indians in the IPL and is the first high-profile name to join the list of celebrities on OnlyFans.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mills has been the first known name in the cricket fraternity to join the popular OnlyFans app, having previously impressed on the cricketing field with England and several IPL franchises. Now 32, Mills opened the lid on what type of content he will be producing on his handle while assuring there will be adult content.&nbsp;<h2>Tymal Mills joins OnlyFans</h2>“Just to be a thousand per cent clear, there will be no glamour shots. This is all about pure cricket and lifestyle material. It’s uncharted territory, but it’s something I’m really excited about,” Mills told The Athletic.&nbsp;The former RCB star, now 32, played with Virat in IPL 2017, a year after they had finished runners-up in the tournament. He was bought for a whopping $2 million, making him the second-highest-paid overseas player in the 2017 IPL behind Ben Stokes. However, he did not have the best of spells and bagged only five wickets in five matches for the South Indian franchise. Mills’ return to the IPL was also less convincing in 2022, having scalped just six wickets in five matches for Mumbai Indians.&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;On the international stage, Mills has represented England in 16 T20Is, bagging a total of 16 wickets. He represented the national side at the 2021 T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, but unfortunately missed out in the 2022 edition, where England were victorious. He last represented England in December 2023 during the away tour of the West Indies. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The latest addition to OnlyFans is Virat Kohli’s former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate Tymal Mills. Mills, who plays for England, represented RCB and Mumbai Indians in the IPL and is the first high-profile name to join the list of celebrities on OnlyFans. 

OnlyFans has taken the internet by storm as social media influencers have joined the theme in producing and selling their content. The trend has seen popular names like Bella Thorne, Blac Chyna, Cardi B, and Tyga join the adult app, where users will be able to share their content along with charging fees. And the latest addition to the trend is Virat Kohli’s former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate Tymal Mills. Mills, who plays for England, represented RCB and Mumbai Indians in the IPL and is the first high-profile name to join the list of celebrities on OnlyFans. Mills has been the first known name in the cricket fraternity to join the popular OnlyFans app, having previously impressed on the cricketing field with England and several IPL franchises. Now 32, Mills opened the lid on what type of content he will be producing on his handle while assuring there will be adult content. Tymal Mills joins OnlyFans “Just to be a thousand per cent clear, there will be no glamour shots. This is all about pure cricket and lifestyle material. It’s uncharted territory, but it’s something I’m really excited about,” Mills told The Athletic. The former RCB star, now 32, played with Virat in IPL 2017, a year after they had finished runners-up in the tournament. He was bought for a whopping $2 million, making him the second-highest-paid overseas player in the 2017 IPL behind Ben Stokes. However, he did not have the best of spells and bagged only five wickets in five matches for the South Indian franchise. Mills’ return to the IPL was also less convincing in 2022, having scalped just six wickets in five matches for Mumbai Indians. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) On the international stage, Mills has represented England in 16 T20Is, bagging a total of 16 wickets. He represented the national side at the 2021 T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, but unfortunately missed out in the 2022 edition, where England were victorious. He last represented England in December 2023 during the away tour of the West Indies.

The latest addition to OnlyFans is Virat Kohli’s former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate Tymal Mills. Mills, who plays for England, represented RCB and Mumbai Indians in the IPL and is the first high-profile name to join the list of celebrities on OnlyFans.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli's former RCB teammate joins OnlyFans, says 'there will be...'

From Shubman Gill’s record spree to most runs at home for a team, 5 records broken in India vs England Test series also featuring Joe Root, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul. 

From Shubman Gill’s record spree to most runs at home for a team, 5 records broken in India vs England Test series also featuring Joe Root, Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul.&nbsp;

From Shubman Gill’s record spree to most runs at home for a team, 5 records broken in India vs England Test series

India’s England tour had an incredible end on Monday (August 4) after the visitors won by six runs in a thrilling finish on Day 5 of The Oval Test match. Mohammed Siraj, India’s architect in the victory, scalped a decisive five-for as he continued his fluent form with the ball during the series. Applauding the pacer’s determination and ability to play all five matches, former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar slammed conversations relating to workload management.<h2>Gavaskar slams workload conversations</h2>"Mohammed Siraj debunked forever this business of workload. I hope that the workload word gets taken out of Indian cricket dictionary. For 5 Test matches, non-stop he has bowled 7-8 over spells, because the captain wanted him and the country expected of him," Gavaskar told India Today in the interview.&nbsp;"And that is one thing I think people keep in mind that workload is a mental thing, not a physical thing and if you are going to succumb to people who are talking about workload then you are never going to have your best players on the field for your country," he added.&nbsp;Heading into the series, the Indian team management had opted to go for a rotational system in the bowling department to rest Jasprit Bumrah. However, that criteria was not applied to Siraj as he represented India in all five matches of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. During the series, Siraj bagged 23 wickets, the most by any bowler and helped India win the final Test, thereby drawing the series 2-2.&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>India-England share Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy</h2>In a series full of thrilling contests, the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared by India and England as it ended 2-2. India won the Edgbaston and The Oval Test while England emerged victorious in Headingley and Lord’s. Both of England’s victories came in the final session of Day 5, highlighting India’s fighting nature. The Manchester Test was the only match that ended in a stalemate, with both teams giving their best.

Applauding Mohammed Siraj's determination and ability to play all five matches, former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar slammed conversations relating to workload management.

India’s England tour had an incredible end on Monday (August 4) after the visitors won by six runs in a thrilling finish on Day 5 of The Oval Test match. Mohammed Siraj, India’s architect in the victory, scalped a decisive five-for as he continued his fluent form with the ball during the series. Applauding the pacer’s determination and ability to play all five matches, former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar slammed conversations relating to workload management. Gavaskar slams workload conversations "Mohammed Siraj debunked forever this business of workload. I hope that the workload word gets taken out of Indian cricket dictionary. For 5 Test matches, non-stop he has bowled 7-8 over spells, because the captain wanted him and the country expected of him," Gavaskar told India Today in the interview. "And that is one thing I think people keep in mind that workload is a mental thing, not a physical thing and if you are going to succumb to people who are talking about workload then you are never going to have your best players on the field for your country," he added. Heading into the series, the Indian team management had opted to go for a rotational system in the bowling department to rest Jasprit Bumrah. However, that criteria was not applied to Siraj as he represented India in all five matches of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. During the series, Siraj bagged 23 wickets, the most by any bowler and helped India win the final Test, thereby drawing the series 2-2. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) India-England share Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy In a series full of thrilling contests, the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared by India and England as it ended 2-2. India won the Edgbaston and The Oval Test while England emerged victorious in Headingley and Lord’s. Both of England’s victories came in the final session of Day 5, highlighting India’s fighting nature. The Manchester Test was the only match that ended in a stalemate, with both teams giving their best.

Applauding Mohammed Siraj's determination and ability to play all five matches, former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar slammed conversations relating to workload management.

IND vs ENG: Sunil Gavaskar slams 'workload' conversation, praises Mohammed Siraj after match-winning spell

The Indian team had a sweet end to a long England tour on Monday (August 4) after they beat England by a mere six runs at The Oval. The win saw both India and England share the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with both teams winning two matches each.&nbsp;The new-look Indian side had Shubman Gill as the skipper with no Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the side for the first time in more than a decade in the red-ball format. As India enjoyed a huge batting success, there was the curious case for ‘No.3 position’ which is well and truly up for grabs after Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan failed to make their mark.&nbsp;<h2>Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan fail at No.3</h2>During the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Karun Nair played at the No.3 position on four occasions during the Edgbaston and Lord’s Test, scoring 111 runs. His highest score across the four innings was 40 as he clearly struggled to nail down a place in the position. He was also used as a No.5 in the Headingley and the Oval Tests, but failed to make an impression, scoring 94 runs in four further innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Considering Ravindra Jadeja was scoring runs in tandem despite not being a full-time batter, it showed Nair’s inability to adapt against the lethal English attack. Interestingly, he had scored 204 against England Lions in a warm-up match before the series started.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the other hand, Sai Sudharsan scored slightly more runs at No.3 for India, but he also played two more innings compared to Nair. While he got a fifty at Old Trafford, he was also on the receiving end of two ducks in that position. In total, Sudharsan scored 140 runs in six innings, highlighting India’s flaws at No.3 while batters like KL Rahul and Shubman Gill were excelling.&nbsp;&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>Who are the options?</h2>As things stand, India will have to rethink their plans for the No.3 position with the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Sarafraz Khan on the waiting list. However, neither is a natural No.3 option, meaning that to accommodate either in the Playing XI, Shubman Gill will have to move up. But that said, it is unlikely the Indian management will change Gill’s position after starring in the No.4 position.&nbsp;&nbsp;If natural No.3 options are taken into consideration, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane could be thrown a career lifeline. Like Iyer and Sarafraz, Rahane is also not a natural No.3, so his return looks unlikely, while Pujara’s return will depend on factors like age, injury and long-term availability.&nbsp;&nbsp;It also won’t be surprising if the Indian team management decides to give Abhimanyu Easwaran a debut cap during the West Indies series in October and try him at No.3, having travelled with the squad for the entire Australia and England tour without getting any game time. &nbsp;

As India enjoyed a huge batting success during the England tour, there was the curious case for ‘No.3 position’ which is well and truly up for grabs after Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan failed to make their mark. 

The Indian team had a sweet end to a long England tour on Monday (August 4) after they beat England by a mere six runs at The Oval. The win saw both India and England share the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with both teams winning two matches each. The new-look Indian side had Shubman Gill as the skipper with no Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the side for the first time in more than a decade in the red-ball format. As India enjoyed a huge batting success, there was the curious case for ‘No.3 position’ which is well and truly up for grabs after Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan failed to make their mark. Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan fail at No.3 During the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Karun Nair played at the No.3 position on four occasions during the Edgbaston and Lord’s Test, scoring 111 runs. His highest score across the four innings was 40 as he clearly struggled to nail down a place in the position. He was also used as a No.5 in the Headingley and the Oval Tests, but failed to make an impression, scoring 94 runs in four further innings. Considering Ravindra Jadeja was scoring runs in tandem despite not being a full-time batter, it showed Nair’s inability to adapt against the lethal English attack. Interestingly, he had scored 204 against England Lions in a warm-up match before the series started. On the other hand, Sai Sudharsan scored slightly more runs at No.3 for India, but he also played two more innings compared to Nair. While he got a fifty at Old Trafford, he was also on the receiving end of two ducks in that position. In total, Sudharsan scored 140 runs in six innings, highlighting India’s flaws at No.3 while batters like KL Rahul and Shubman Gill were excelling. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Who are the options? As things stand, India will have to rethink their plans for the No.3 position with the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Sarafraz Khan on the waiting list. However, neither is a natural No.3 option, meaning that to accommodate either in the Playing XI, Shubman Gill will have to move up. But that said, it is unlikely the Indian management will change Gill’s position after starring in the No.4 position. If natural No.3 options are taken into consideration, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane could be thrown a career lifeline. Like Iyer and Sarafraz, Rahane is also not a natural No.3, so his return looks unlikely, while Pujara’s return will depend on factors like age, injury and long-term availability. It also won’t be surprising if the Indian team management decides to give Abhimanyu Easwaran a debut cap during the West Indies series in October and try him at No.3, having travelled with the squad for the entire Australia and England tour without getting any game time.

As India enjoyed a huge batting success during the England tour, there was the curious case for ‘No.3 position’ which is well and truly up for grabs after Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan failed to make their mark.&nbsp;

'The No.3 position': India's unanswered question during England tour after Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan failures

As the future of Indian cricket looks bright after a thrilling win for Shubman Gill and Co. in The Oval Test, that is not the case for Indian football. Late on Monday evening (August 4), the top-tier Indian football club Bengaluru FC officially suspended the salaries of its players and first-team staff amid uncertainty over the Indian Super League (ISL). With the new football season already underway with the Durand Cup, the future of India’s top-tier football league – ISL is in limbo as All India Football Federation (AIFF) and FSDL are yet to agree on new terms of the deal.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/IdldNghJh3">pic.twitter.com/IdldNghJh3</a>&mdash; Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) <a href="https://twitter.com/bengalurufc/status/1952421614781403357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Bengaluru FC suspends player, coach salaries</h2>"In view of the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Indian Super League season, Bengaluru Football Club has taken what is a very difficult decision of indefinitely suspending the salaries of players and staff belonging to the First Team. Running and sustaining a football club in India has always been an uphill climb, one that we have put everything aside and made, season after season," BFC said in a statement.&nbsp;"However, the lack of clarity on the League's future leaves us with no choice but to take this step. The future and well-being of our players, staff, and their families is of utmost importance to us, and we are in touch with them as we wait for a resolution," it added.&nbsp;As revealed earlier, the FSDL’s contract with AIFF for ISL came to an end last season with no new contract agreed between the parties. As part of the agreement, FSDL pays AIFF Rs 50 crore ($5.82mn) annually to oversee properties like the national team and the Indian Super League.&nbsp;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;To find a way out, FSDL has reportedly suggested a new structure: a holding company to run the ISL. Under this model, the clubs would hold a 60% stake, FSDL would retain 26%, and the remaining 14% would go to AIFF.&nbsp;If the issue is not resolved, the future of Indian football will be in limbo as India also struggle to secure qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup.&nbsp;To resolve the issue, a high-stakes meeting has been called by the AIFF, as they will likely discuss the future of Indian football with FSDL.

Late on Monday evening (August 4), the top-tier Indian football club Bengaluru FC officially suspended the salaries of its players and first-team staff amid uncertainty over the Indian Super League (ISL).

As the future of Indian cricket looks bright after a thrilling win for Shubman Gill and Co. in The Oval Test, that is not the case for Indian football. Late on Monday evening (August 4), the top-tier Indian football club Bengaluru FC officially suspended the salaries of its players and first-team staff amid uncertainty over the Indian Super League (ISL). With the new football season already underway with the Durand Cup, the future of India’s top-tier football league – ISL is in limbo as All India Football Federation (AIFF) and FSDL are yet to agree on new terms of the deal.

Late on Monday evening (August 4), the top-tier Indian football club Bengaluru FC officially suspended the salaries of its players and first-team staff amid uncertainty over the Indian Super League (ISL).

Bengaluru FC, India's top-tier football club, officially suspends salaries of players, staff amid ISL uncertainty

NBA All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs worth $229 million, according to multiple reports on Monday.Fox, who would have become a free agent next year but is now set through the 2029-30 campaign according to ESPN and The Athletic, was obtained in a trade with Sacramento last February.&nbsp;The 2023 NBA All-Star and 2024 league leader in steals averaged 19.7 points, 6.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals a game in 17 appearances for the Spurs last season before season-ending surgery on his left pinkie finger last March.&nbsp;Fox spent more than seven seasons in Sacramento and has career averages of 21.5 points, 6.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals a game.&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 27-year-old American becomes a key player in the Spurs future plans alongside 21-year-old French star big man Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-3 (2.21m) All-Star who averaged 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals and a league-high 3.8 blocked shots a game last season after being the NBA Rookie of the Year two seasons ago.&nbsp;San Antonio, which boasts last season's NBA Rookie of the Year in guard Stephon Castle, also selected guard Dylan Harper with with second pick in June's NBA Draft.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The 2023 NBA All-Star and 2024 league leader, De'Aaron Fox, in steals averaged 19.7 points, 6.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals a game in 17 appearances for the Spurs last season before season-ending surgery on his left pinkie finger last March.

NBA All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs worth $229 million, according to multiple reports on Monday. Fox, who would have become a free agent next year but is now set through the 2029-30 campaign according to ESPN and The Athletic, was obtained in a trade with Sacramento last February. The 2023 NBA All-Star and 2024 league leader in steals averaged 19.7 points, 6.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals a game in 17 appearances for the Spurs last season before season-ending surgery on his left pinkie finger last March. Fox spent more than seven seasons in Sacramento and has career averages of 21.5 points, 6.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals a game. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) The 27-year-old American becomes a key player in the Spurs future plans alongside 21-year-old French star big man Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-3 (2.21m) All-Star who averaged 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals and a league-high 3.8 blocked shots a game last season after being the NBA Rookie of the Year two seasons ago. San Antonio, which boasts last season's NBA Rookie of the Year in guard Stephon Castle, also selected guard Dylan Harper with with second pick in June's NBA Draft. 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.

The 2023 NBA All-Star and 2024 league leader, De'Aaron Fox, in steals averaged 19.7 points, 6.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals a game in 17 appearances for the Spurs last season before season-ending surgery on his left pinkie finger last March.

NBA: San Antonio Spurs agree to four-year extension with De'Aaron Fox worth $229 million - Reports

sports

Sports, News on Sports, stories on Sports, articles on Sports, Sports stories at Wion, Sports news, Sports latest news

sports

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 active batters with most ODI hundreds

'Stop throwing dildos...': Sex toy flung during WNBA game third time in a week

Mohammed Siraj's net worth in 2025: How much does the Indian pacer earn?

'He is ready to be the leader of Gill's attack': Greg Chappell

Asia Cup 2025: Gill, Jaiswal in contention for India call-up - Report

ZIM vs NZ: Will O'Rourke ruled out of second Test due to back injury

Sourav Ganguly to run for Cricket Association of Bengal presidency - Report

NFL suspends Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison for three games

Lionel Messi to miss Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Pumas

Barcelona-Ter Stegen rift deepens amid medical report controversy

Benjamin Sesko transfer news: Man Utd submit bid after Newcastle step up pursuit

Tech can turn Shooting League of India into meaningful entertainment: Pandit

WATCH-Noah Lyles’ stare down with Kenny Bednarek leads to post-race shove

When will team India play next after Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2025? Check full list of upcoming tournaments, series

Aboriginal group launches legal bid to stop Brisbane Olympic stadium. Here's why

Trans athletes face visa ban under Trump’s ‘fairness in sports’ executive order

Security shake-up: Trump to sign order for LA 2028 Olympics task force?

From Root to Williamson, 5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket

From Kohli to Root, 5 active batters with most runs in international cricket

Siraj reveals Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired secret behind fiery match-winning spell

Virat Kohli's former RCB teammate joins OnlyFans, says 'there will be...'

5 records broken in India vs England Test series

IND vs ENG: Sunil Gavaskar slams 'workload' conversation after Siraj heroics

'The No.3 position': India's unanswered question during England tour

Bengaluru FC officially suspends salaries of players, staff amid ISL uncertainty

NBA: Spurs agree to four-year extension with Fox worth $229 million - Reports