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Novak Djokovic withdrew on Monday from this week's start of the ATP Cincinnati Masters, with the pullout coming a year to the day from his Paris Olympic gold medal victory.&nbsp;Tournament officials confirmed the news to The Athletic, meaning the 38-year-old Serb will have played no matches between his Wimbledon semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner and the US Open start in three weeks.&nbsp;World number one Sinner, who like Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz skipped the current ATP Toronto Masters in order to rest and recover from Wimbledon, has been in Cincinnati since the weekend.&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;Sinner and his team posted a golf course selfie to social media on Monday, one day after an opening practice session at the pre-US Open event.&nbsp;Djokovic, winner of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, first played Cincinnati in 2005 and won the last of his three titles there in 2023 after losing five previous finals.&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.

Tournament officials confirmed the news to The Athletic, meaning the 38-year-old Novak Djokovic will have played no matches between his Wimbledon semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner and the US Open start in three weeks.

Novak Djokovic withdrew on Monday from this week's start of the ATP Cincinnati Masters, with the pullout coming a year to the day from his Paris Olympic gold medal victory. Tournament officials confirmed the news to The Athletic, meaning the 38-year-old Serb will have played no matches between his Wimbledon semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner and the US Open start in three weeks. World number one Sinner, who like Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz skipped the current ATP Toronto Masters in order to rest and recover from Wimbledon, has been in Cincinnati since the weekend. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Sinner and his team posted a golf course selfie to social media on Monday, one day after an opening practice session at the pre-US Open event. Djokovic, winner of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, first played Cincinnati in 2005 and won the last of his three titles there in 2023 after losing five previous finals. 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.

Tournament officials confirmed the news to The Athletic, meaning the 38-year-old Novak Djokovic will have played no matches between his Wimbledon semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner and the US Open start in three weeks.

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cincinnati Masters, year after winning Paris Olympics gold medal

India pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj delivered heartwarming responses to India’s batting talisman Virat Kohli and former South African great Dale Steyn after spearheading India to a thrilling win over England at The Oval on Monday (August 4).&nbsp;Siraj was at his fiery best, tying down England’s batters with sharp, nipping deliveries and leading India to a dramatic six-run triumph. After rain cut short play on day 4, the Indian team returned on the final morning recharged and ready for the decisive push. With England needing just 35 runs and four wickets in hand, Siraj joined forces with Prasidh Krishna under overcast skies and light drizzle. The pair hit the 140kph mark consistently, dismantling England’s chase of 374 and turning the contest on its head.&nbsp;Before the Test began, Steyn had predicted a five-wicket haul for Siraj on The Oval’s green surface. In the first innings, Siraj fell just short, taking four wickets. But in the second, destiny aligned. He sealed the victory by uprooting Gus Atkinson’s stumps, completing his five-for and finishing with match figures of 9/190.&nbsp;After the win, Siraj responded to Steyn’s earlier post with a simple, heartfelt message: “You asked. I delivered. Really appreciate coming from you.”&nbsp;Virat Kohli, who has mentored Siraj into one of India’s premier Test bowlers, lauded him on X, writing, “Great win by Team India. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him.”&nbsp;Siraj replied with a subtle but touching note. “Thank you bhaiya for believe-ing in me.” Across the five-Test series, Siraj bowled his heart out, redefining the idea of workload management. He sent down 1,113 deliveries, picked 23 wickets at an average of 32.43, and finished as the leading wicket-taker of the series.

You asked I delivered Sirajs perfect reply to Dale Steyns prediction after match winning spell

India pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj delivered heartwarming responses to India’s batting talisman Virat Kohli and former South African great Dale Steyn after spearheading India to a thrilling win over England at The Oval on Monday (August 4). Siraj was at his fiery best, tying down England’s batters with sharp, nipping deliveries and leading India to a dramatic six-run triumph. After rain cut short play on day 4, the Indian team returned on the final morning recharged and ready for the decisive push. With England needing just 35 runs and four wickets in hand, Siraj joined forces with Prasidh Krishna under overcast skies and light drizzle. The pair hit the 140kph mark consistently, dismantling England’s chase of 374 and turning the contest on its head. Before the Test began, Steyn had predicted a five-wicket haul for Siraj on The Oval’s green surface. In the first innings, Siraj fell just short, taking four wickets. But in the second, destiny aligned. He sealed the victory by uprooting Gus Atkinson’s stumps, completing his five-for and finishing with match figures of 9/190. After the win, Siraj responded to Steyn’s earlier post with a simple, heartfelt message: “You asked. I delivered. Really appreciate coming from you.” Virat Kohli, who has mentored Siraj into one of India’s premier Test bowlers, lauded him on X, writing, “Great win by Team India. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him.” Siraj replied with a subtle but touching note. “Thank you bhaiya for believe-ing in me.” Across the five-Test series, Siraj bowled his heart out, redefining the idea of workload management. He sent down 1,113 deliveries, picked 23 wickets at an average of 32.43, and finished as the leading wicket-taker of the series.

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

‘You asked, I delivered’: Siraj’s perfect reply to Dale Steyn's prediction after match-winning spell

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will hold crucial talks with the CEOs of eight Indian Super League (ISL) clubs in New Delhi on Thursday (August 4) to address growing concerns over the league’s future. The meeting comes in the wake of Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) announcing on July 11 that the 2025–26 ISL season has been placed “on hold” due to unresolved contractual disputes.&nbsp;"AIFF officials will meet with CEOs from eight Indian Super League clubs, on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in New Delhi, to discuss issues regarding #IndianFootball," the Indian Football Team posted on X.&nbsp;Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), the league’s organiser and commercial partner, attributed its decision to stalled negotiations and a lack of consensus on key contractual terms. In response, the AIFF pledged to take “all necessary steps” to keep the ISL running, hinting at a possible difference in vision between the two entities. At the centre of the standoff is the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between AIFF and FSDL, which governs the league’s operational, structural and commercial framework.&nbsp;&nbsp;The agreement is set to expire on December 8, 2025, and without a renewal or revised terms, the ISL’s long-term future remains uncertain. Traditionally, preparations for the ISL season — which runs from September to April — begin months in advance. Clubs, broadcasters and sponsors now face uncertainty over timelines, budgets and commercial arrangements, creating unease across the football ecosystem.&nbsp;Since its inception in 2014, FSDL has played a pivotal role in driving the league’s growth, but the AIFF’s recent statements indicate it is considering multiple options to safeguard the competition’s continuity — potentially even in a revamped format. Thursday’s meeting is expected to be a high-stakes dialogue covering club concerns, the ISL’s future trajectory and the role each stakeholder will play in keeping the league alive and evolving.

AIFF to meet ISL club CEOs on August 7 amid uncertainty over leagues future

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will hold crucial talks with the CEOs of eight Indian Super League (ISL) clubs in New Delhi on Thursday (August 4) to address growing concerns over the league’s future. The meeting comes in the wake of Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) announcing on July 11 that the 2025–26 ISL season has been placed “on hold” due to unresolved contractual disputes. "AIFF officials will meet with CEOs from eight Indian Super League clubs, on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in New Delhi, to discuss issues regarding #IndianFootball," the Indian Football Team posted on X. Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), the league’s organiser and commercial partner, attributed its decision to stalled negotiations and a lack of consensus on key contractual terms. In response, the AIFF pledged to take “all necessary steps” to keep the ISL running, hinting at a possible difference in vision between the two entities. At the centre of the standoff is the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between AIFF and FSDL, which governs the league’s operational, structural and commercial framework. The agreement is set to expire on December 8, 2025, and without a renewal or revised terms, the ISL’s long-term future remains uncertain. Traditionally, preparations for the ISL season — which runs from September to April — begin months in advance. Clubs, broadcasters and sponsors now face uncertainty over timelines, budgets and commercial arrangements, creating unease across the football ecosystem. Since its inception in 2014, FSDL has played a pivotal role in driving the league’s growth, but the AIFF’s recent statements indicate it is considering multiple options to safeguard the competition’s continuity — potentially even in a revamped format. Thursday’s meeting is expected to be a high-stakes dialogue covering club concerns, the ISL’s future trajectory and the role each stakeholder will play in keeping the league alive and evolving.

The meeting on Thursday is expected to be a high-stakes discussion involving club concerns, the future of the ISL and the role each stakeholder will play if the league is to sustain and evolve

AIFF to meet ISL club CEOs on August 7 amid uncertainty over league's future

Five India-England Tests down to the wire should be sufficient to persuade the sporting world to leave the format alone, reckoned Shubman Gill after a thrilling victory at The Oval on Monday (August 4). All of the five matches had gone to day five, an exemplary promotion for the format that is under threat from the boom in franchise cricket.&nbsp;“Test cricket should be, as it is, in my opinion, it is the most, rewarding and satisfying format, you work the hardest, to be able to, get a win, and, the best thing, about this format, is it always gives you a second chance, which none of the other formats give,” Gill said in the post-match press conference.&nbsp;“So, if you keep working hard, if you keep doing the right things, there is always a second chance. So, in my opinion, this is the most rewarding, and satisfying format, I don't think there should be any changes made to this format,” Gill added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-frustrated-ben-stokes-refuses-to-blame-harry-brook-for-england-collapse-in-oval-test-loss-1754319106063">Frustrated Stokes refuses to blame Brook for England's collapse in Oval Test loss</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, England skipper Ben Stokes described it as special to be involved in the series even though he missed out on The Oval Test because of a shoulder injury. So, is the rivalry on the same level as the Ashes?&nbsp;“I think it's always been a very big rivalry — India and England. It obviously just doesn't have that Ashes attachment to it. But this series has always been big. I don't think that will change,” said Stokes. “It's been a pretty special one to be a part of. It's been full of ups and downs, ebbs and flows throughout every game. India being in control, we've been in control. Then it's gone back to them, then it's come back to us," he added.

IND vs ENG 5th Test Leave Test cricket as it is Gill on preserving the format

Five India-England Tests down to the wire should be sufficient to persuade the sporting world to leave the format alone, reckoned Shubman Gill after a thrilling victory at The Oval on Monday (August 4). All of the five matches had gone to day five, an exemplary promotion for the format that is under threat from the boom in franchise cricket. “Test cricket should be, as it is, in my opinion, it is the most, rewarding and satisfying format, you work the hardest, to be able to, get a win, and, the best thing, about this format, is it always gives you a second chance, which none of the other formats give,” Gill said in the post-match press conference. “So, if you keep working hard, if you keep doing the right things, there is always a second chance. So, in my opinion, this is the most rewarding, and satisfying format, I don't think there should be any changes made to this format,” Gill added. Also Read: Frustrated Stokes refuses to blame Brook for England's collapse in Oval Test loss Meanwhile, England skipper Ben Stokes described it as special to be involved in the series even though he missed out on The Oval Test because of a shoulder injury. So, is the rivalry on the same level as the Ashes? “I think it's always been a very big rivalry — India and England. It obviously just doesn't have that Ashes attachment to it. But this series has always been big. I don't think that will change,” said Stokes. “It's been a pretty special one to be a part of. It's been full of ups and downs, ebbs and flows throughout every game. India being in control, we've been in control. Then it's gone back to them, then it's come back to us," he added.

On the final day of the five-game series, England needed just 35 runs with four wickets in hand to complete a remarkable chase of 374, but crumbled under pressure and lost the Test match by six runs

IND vs ENG, 5th Test: 'Leave Test cricket as it is'–Gill on preserving the format

Ben Stokes said he was frustrated by England's failure to secure a Test series win against India but refused to blame Harry Brook for his dismissal, which sparked a dramatic collapse. The five-match series finished 2-2 after India sealed a dramatic six-run win on Monday, with paceman Mohammed Siraj taking three of the four wickets to fall on the final morning. England, chasing a daunting 374 runs to win, had been cruising at 301-3 on Sunday, with Brook and Joe Root at the crease. But they buckled under pressure and lost their last seven wickets for 66 runs.&nbsp;"It's been toe-to-toe pretty much for 25 days," said England captain Stokes, who missed the Oval game with a shoulder injury. "You know, two teams, two very good teams who have thrown everything at each other, left nothing out there.&nbsp;"From a cricket fan's point of view, 2-2 is probably fair. Obviously, we're disappointed now to have not got the result that we wanted to give us a series win."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/oval-test-win-means-so-much-to-indian-captain-shubman-gill-as-india-england-share-honours-1754315531423">Oval Test win ‘means so much’ to captain Shubman Gill as India-England share honours</a>&nbsp;England appeared home and dry on Sunday with Brook (111) and Root (105) at the crease. But their late stumble started when Brook, who had changed the tone of the match with his aggressive batting, chipped a bizarre catch to mid-off as he launched his bat in the opposite direction. England lost further wickets late on Sunday, including that of Root, as the tension rose before bad light and rain curtailed play with the result on a knife-edge.<h3>Brook dismissal</h3>&nbsp;England returned on Monday needing just 35 runs to win the series 3-1 with four wickets in hand, but ultimately fell just short. But Stokes defended the 26-year-old Brook, who scored 481 runs in the series, including two centuries. His ton on Sunday came off just 91 balls with 12 fours and two sixes.&nbsp;"Harry got us into that position by playing a particular way, putting the Indian bowlers under immense pressure to take them away from being able to consistently bowl in the areas that they wanted to bowl," said Stokes. "I'm sure everyone was applauding him when he brought up his hundred in the way that he did. Some of the shots he played were unbelievable."&nbsp;The skipper admitted six dropped catches in India's second innings had ultimately proved costly.&nbsp;"But you can go over so many moments in a five-day Test match and all the time you spend out in the field and say, 'If this had been slightly different, we could have been in a slightly different situation'," he said. "No one means to drop catches, obviously. But I think if we look back on that, you could say that those chances that we did put down did cost us.&nbsp;"Back to Headingley (first Test), when we chased down those runs, India dropped quite a few chances off us, and that probably contributed to us winning."&nbsp;Stokes said his team were in a "strong place" ahead of a bid to regain the Ashes in Australia, with that Test series starting in November.&nbsp;"We have got some lads who are members of this team who have got some other responsibilities to fulfil with the Hundred and the one-day international series," he said. "I don't have to concentrate on that. We fly out in November, so we have got a lot of time between now and then to build on all the kinds of things we have been speaking about before the series started."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

England, chasing a daunting 374 runs to win, had been cruising at 301-3 on Sunday, with Brook and Joe Root at the crease. But they buckled under pressure and lost their last seven wickets for 66 runs.

Ben Stokes said he was frustrated by England's failure to secure a Test series win against India but refused to blame Harry Brook for his dismissal, which sparked a dramatic collapse. The five-match series finished 2-2 after India sealed a dramatic six-run win on Monday, with paceman Mohammed Siraj taking three of the four wickets to fall on the final morning. England, chasing a daunting 374 runs to win, had been cruising at 301-3 on Sunday, with Brook and Joe Root at the crease. But they buckled under pressure and lost their last seven wickets for 66 runs. "It's been toe-to-toe pretty much for 25 days," said England captain Stokes, who missed the Oval game with a shoulder injury. "You know, two teams, two very good teams who have thrown everything at each other, left nothing out there. "From a cricket fan's point of view, 2-2 is probably fair. Obviously, we're disappointed now to have not got the result that we wanted to give us a series win." Also read | Oval Test win ‘means so much’ to captain Shubman Gill as India-England share honours England appeared home and dry on Sunday with Brook (111) and Root (105) at the crease. But their late stumble started when Brook, who had changed the tone of the match with his aggressive batting, chipped a bizarre catch to mid-off as he launched his bat in the opposite direction. England lost further wickets late on Sunday, including that of Root, as the tension rose before bad light and rain curtailed play with the result on a knife-edge. Brook dismissal England returned on Monday needing just 35 runs to win the series 3-1 with four wickets in hand, but ultimately fell just short. But Stokes defended the 26-year-old Brook, who scored 481 runs in the series, including two centuries. His ton on Sunday came off just 91 balls with 12 fours and two sixes. "Harry got us into that position by playing a particular way, putting the Indian bowlers under immense pressure to take them away from being able to consistently bowl in the areas that they wanted to bowl," said Stokes. "I'm sure everyone was applauding him when he brought up his hundred in the way that he did. Some of the shots he played were unbelievable." The skipper admitted six dropped catches in India's second innings had ultimately proved costly. "But you can go over so many moments in a five-day Test match and all the time you spend out in the field and say, 'If this had been slightly different, we could have been in a slightly different situation'," he said. "No one means to drop catches, obviously. But I think if we look back on that, you could say that those chances that we did put down did cost us. "Back to Headingley (first Test), when we chased down those runs, India dropped quite a few chances off us, and that probably contributed to us winning." Stokes said his team were in a "strong place" ahead of a bid to regain the Ashes in Australia, with that Test series starting in November. "We have got some lads who are members of this team who have got some other responsibilities to fulfil with the Hundred and the one-day international series," he said. "I don't have to concentrate on that. We fly out in November, so we have got a lot of time between now and then to build on all the kinds of things we have been speaking about before the series started." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

England, chasing a daunting 374 runs to win, had been cruising at 301-3 on Sunday, with Brook and Joe Root at the crease. But they buckled under pressure and lost their last seven wickets for 66 runs.

Frustrated Stokes refuses to blame Brook for England's collapse in Oval Test loss

Team India recently climbed to the third place in the latest World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a thrilling six-run win against England in the fifth Test at The Oval in London on Monday (Aug 4). With this win India will tie the five-match Test series 2-2 and begin their WTC 2025-27 journey on a strong note. On the other hand, England dropped to the fourth place after the defeat at The Oval. England also missed out on two points due to a slow over-rate in the fourth Test match against India at the Lord’s.&nbsp;Australia is currently at the top of WTC 2025-27 table after clean sweeping the West Indies (3-0). While, Sri Lanka is in the second place following their home series win against Bangladesh (1-0 ).&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="‘WE LOVE TEST CRICKET!’ Internet goes bonkers over India’s famous Oval Test win">‘WE LOVE TEST CRICKET!’ Internet goes bonkers over India’s famous Oval Test win</a>&nbsp;So far, Bangladesh and West Indies haven’t won any matches in this World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Whereas, New Zealand, Pakistan and the current champions South Africa are yet to play their first games in this WTC cycle.<h2>WTC 2025-27 Points Table&nbsp;</h2><ol><li>Australia - Matches - 3, Won - 3, Lost - 0, Points - 36</li><li>Sri Lanka - Matches - 2, Won - 1, Lost - 0, Drawn - 1, Points - 16</li><li>India - Matches - 5, Won - 2, Lost - 2, Drawn - 1, Points - 28</li><li>England - &nbsp;Matches - 5, Won - 2, Lost - 2, Drawn - 1, Points - 26</li><li>Bangladesh - &nbsp;Matches - 2, Won - 0, Lost - 1, Drawn - 1, Points - 4</li><li>West Indies - &nbsp;Matches - 3, Won - 0, Lost - 3, Drawn - 0, Points - 0</li></ol><h2>India vs England, 5th Test, The Oval</h2>In the fifth and the final Test match between India and England, Mohammed Siraj took his fifth five-wicket haul to lead his team to a thrilling six-run victory against England at The Oval in London. Prasidh Krishna also played a key role, taking four important wickets. With this win, India managed to level the Test series 2-2.

Check the latest updated standings of the World Test Championship (WTC) after the England vs India Test series.

Team India recently climbed to the third place in the latest World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a thrilling six-run win against England in the fifth Test at The Oval in London on Monday (Aug 4). With this win India will tie the five-match Test series 2-2 and begin their WTC 2025-27 journey on a strong note. On the other hand, England dropped to the fourth place after the defeat at The Oval. England also missed out on two points due to a slow over-rate in the fourth Test match against India at the Lord’s. Australia is currently at the top of WTC 2025-27 table after clean sweeping the West Indies (3-0). While, Sri Lanka is in the second place following their home series win against Bangladesh (1-0 ). Also Read - ‘WE LOVE TEST CRICKET!’ Internet goes bonkers over India’s famous Oval Test win So far, Bangladesh and West Indies haven’t won any matches in this World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Whereas, New Zealand, Pakistan and the current champions South Africa are yet to play their first games in this WTC cycle. WTC 2025-27 Points Table Australia - Matches - 3, Won - 3, Lost - 0, Points - 36 Sri Lanka - Matches - 2, Won - 1, Lost - 0, Drawn - 1, Points - 16 India - Matches - 5, Won - 2, Lost - 2, Drawn - 1, Points - 28 England - Matches - 5, Won - 2, Lost - 2, Drawn - 1, Points - 26 Bangladesh - Matches - 2, Won - 0, Lost - 1, Drawn - 1, Points - 4 West Indies - Matches - 3, Won - 0, Lost - 3, Drawn - 0, Points - 0 India vs England, 5th Test, The Oval In the fifth and the final Test match between India and England, Mohammed Siraj took his fifth five-wicket haul to lead his team to a thrilling six-run victory against England at The Oval in London. Prasidh Krishna also played a key role, taking four important wickets. With this win, India managed to level the Test series 2-2.

Check the latest updated standings of the World Test Championship (WTC) after the England vs India Test series finishes in 2-2 draw

WTC Points Table 2025-27: India climb to third spot after beating England at Oval, check where Team England stands

India captain Shubman Gill said Monday that squaring the Test series with England at 2-2 "means so much" after his side won a thrilling match at the Oval by six runs. England arrived on the final day of the five-game series needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand to complete a remarkable chase of 374, but were blown away on a morning of unbearable tension. Mohammed Siraj took three of the four wickets to fall to finish with figures of 5-104.&nbsp;"It means so much," Gill told the BBC. "This was a very hard-fought series. Both teams throwing punches, and you could never really predict after day four who was going to win the match. "We are a young team, but before the start of the series, we spoke about how we didn't want to be looked at as a young team... and I think we showed that today."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-harry-brook-praises-mohammed-siraj-for-phenomenal-series-and-a-finish-kl-rahul-says-oval-win-ranks-right-at-top-1754314436901">England's Brook praises Siraj for ‘phenomenal series and a finish’; KL Rahul says Oval win ‘ranks right at top’</a>&nbsp;England captain Ben Stokes, who missed the Oval match with an injury, said it had been an "incredible series", with all five matches going to a fifth and final day.&nbsp;"So much has been put into this series from both teams," said the all-rounder. "The commitment and energy has been outstanding.&nbsp;"Stood here now, we're bitterly disappointed we couldn't get the series win, but myself, being a massive advocate of the game of Test cricket, this series has been an unbelievable advert for it across the world.&nbsp;"All the doubters saying it's dying a death, this series has said the opposite."&nbsp;England head coach Brendon McCullum described the game as one of the "all-time best Test matches".&nbsp;"We turned up today with high hopes, but Mohammed Siraj and the passion of the Indian boys was too strong and ultimately they deserve to win this Test match," he said. "We had our chances. We will look back on our dropped catches and the position we were in with the bat. You have to tip your caps sometimes, a guy playing in his fifth Test match, bowling 30 overs, and 90mph to get the job done -- fair play.&nbsp;"You never expect things to go according to plan."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

England arrived on the final day of the five-game series needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand to complete a remarkable chase of 374, but were blown away on a morning of unbearable tension.

India captain Shubman Gill said Monday that squaring the Test series with England at 2-2 "means so much" after his side won a thrilling match at the Oval by six runs. England arrived on the final day of the five-game series needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand to complete a remarkable chase of 374, but were blown away on a morning of unbearable tension. Mohammed Siraj took three of the four wickets to fall to finish with figures of 5-104. "It means so much," Gill told the BBC. "This was a very hard-fought series. Both teams throwing punches, and you could never really predict after day four who was going to win the match. "We are a young team, but before the start of the series, we spoke about how we didn't want to be looked at as a young team... and I think we showed that today." Also read | England's Brook praises Siraj for ‘phenomenal series and a finish’; KL Rahul says Oval win ‘ranks right at top’ England captain Ben Stokes, who missed the Oval match with an injury, said it had been an "incredible series", with all five matches going to a fifth and final day. "So much has been put into this series from both teams," said the all-rounder. "The commitment and energy has been outstanding. "Stood here now, we're bitterly disappointed we couldn't get the series win, but myself, being a massive advocate of the game of Test cricket, this series has been an unbelievable advert for it across the world. "All the doubters saying it's dying a death, this series has said the opposite." England head coach Brendon McCullum described the game as one of the "all-time best Test matches". "We turned up today with high hopes, but Mohammed Siraj and the passion of the Indian boys was too strong and ultimately they deserve to win this Test match," he said. "We had our chances. We will look back on our dropped catches and the position we were in with the bat. You have to tip your caps sometimes, a guy playing in his fifth Test match, bowling 30 overs, and 90mph to get the job done -- fair play. "You never expect things to go according to plan." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

England arrived on the final day of the five-game series needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand to complete a remarkable chase of 374, but were blown away on a morning of unbearable tension.

Oval Test win ‘means so much’ to captain Shubman Gill as India-England share honours

England’s Player of the Series, Harry Brook, praised Indian seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-siraj-avenges-lords-heartbreak-to-help-india-clinch-thriller-at-oval-watch-winning-moment-1754311309557">Mohammed Siraj, who triggered a late English collapse during the Oval Test run chase to help his team grab a narrow and essential win</a> and level the five-match series 2-2. Siraj picked up five wickets in the second innings, including three early on the final day to deny England a series win in the fifth Test in London. While they only needed 35 runs with four wickets remaining, the hosts failed to tackle Siraj’s unplayable deliveries, surrendering by just six runs remaining. His teammate, KL Rahul, however, called this among Team India’s best Test wins ever.&nbsp;Brook, meanwhile, played a fantastic knock of 111 off 98 balls in the fourth innings, alongside veteran Joe Root, who slammed his 39th Test hundred, punishing India on day four. The pair hit Indian quicks to all parts of the ground, cutting down on the deficit with each scoring shot. Although they brought England to a comfortable position during the chase, losing three wickets late on the fourth day allowed India to gain momentum. &nbsp;However, the final day at the Oval had everyone in the game, with England needing just 35 runs to cross the winning line. Speaking to the media after the six-run loss, Brook said England was confident about hunting the target, but it was Siraj who denied them a victory. &nbsp;“I thought we’ll easily take it home in the morning, but the way Siraj bowled, he deserved the success today. I thought the pitch would be flatter after the roller. But it zipped around under the cloud. But Siraj has had a phenomenal series and a finish,” Brook said. &nbsp;Injured Chris Woakes also walked out to bat with his dislocated shoulder heavily taped, but even that failed to prevent the inevitable. &nbsp;“Woakes would always go out no matter what. Unfortunate we didn’t get over the line,” Brook continued.<h3>Rahul rates Oval win among top ones</h3>KL Rahul is Team India’s batting mainstay, and having played crucial knocks throughout this series, he knows and understands the value of this win at the Oval, which saw India level the five-match series.&nbsp; &nbsp;Speaking to Sky Sports broadcaster Dinesh Karthik, Rahul said, “Win means absolutely everything. I’ve played cricket for years. Won Champions Trophy, seen the team lift the World Cup — of course, nothing compares to winning the World Cup.” &nbsp;“But there were so many questions about whether Test cricket stays or not, but both (teams) answered that question here with the way we’ve played. India weren’t given a chance, but we’ve fought in every game, and to get 2-2, might be a draw, but for Indian Test cricket, this will rank right at the top. This is where change begins. Indian Test team will win a lot of things and more series,” said Rahul, who scored 532 runs in the series at an average of 53.20.

Speaking to the media after the six-run loss, Brook said England was confident about hunting the target, but it was Siraj who denied them a victory.

England’s Player of the Series, Harry Brook, praised Indian seamer Mohammed Siraj, who triggered a late English collapse during the Oval Test run chase to help his team grab a narrow and essential win and level the five-match series 2-2. Siraj picked up five wickets in the second innings, including three early on the final day to deny England a series win in the fifth Test in London. While they only needed 35 runs with four wickets remaining, the hosts failed to tackle Siraj’s unplayable deliveries, surrendering by just six runs remaining. His teammate, KL Rahul, however, called this among Team India’s best Test wins ever. Brook, meanwhile, played a fantastic knock of 111 off 98 balls in the fourth innings, alongside veteran Joe Root, who slammed his 39th Test hundred, punishing India on day four. The pair hit Indian quicks to all parts of the ground, cutting down on the deficit with each scoring shot. Although they brought England to a comfortable position during the chase, losing three wickets late on the fourth day allowed India to gain momentum. However, the final day at the Oval had everyone in the game, with England needing just 35 runs to cross the winning line. Speaking to the media after the six-run loss, Brook said England was confident about hunting the target, but it was Siraj who denied them a victory. “I thought we’ll easily take it home in the morning, but the way Siraj bowled, he deserved the success today. I thought the pitch would be flatter after the roller. But it zipped around under the cloud. But Siraj has had a phenomenal series and a finish,” Brook said. Injured Chris Woakes also walked out to bat with his dislocated shoulder heavily taped, but even that failed to prevent the inevitable. “Woakes would always go out no matter what. Unfortunate we didn’t get over the line,” Brook continued. Rahul rates Oval win among top ones KL Rahul is Team India’s batting mainstay, and having played crucial knocks throughout this series, he knows and understands the value of this win at the Oval, which saw India level the five-match series. Speaking to Sky Sports broadcaster Dinesh Karthik, Rahul said, “Win means absolutely everything. I’ve played cricket for years. Won Champions Trophy, seen the team lift the World Cup — of course, nothing compares to winning the World Cup.” “But there were so many questions about whether Test cricket stays or not, but both (teams) answered that question here with the way we’ve played. India weren’t given a chance, but we’ve fought in every game, and to get 2-2, might be a draw, but for Indian Test cricket, this will rank right at the top. This is where change begins. Indian Test team will win a lot of things and more series,” said Rahul, who scored 532 runs in the series at an average of 53.20.

Mohammed Siraj picked 23 wickets in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the most among all bowlers and the joint-most for an Indian on an away England tour.&nbsp;

England's Brook praises Siraj for ‘phenomenal series and a finish’; KL Rahul says Oval win ‘ranks right at top’

The best thing about time is that it changes! Just weeks after Mohammed Siraj suffered perhaps his toughest heartbreak during the third Test at Lord’s, he won his team a famous Test in the same city but at a different venue, helping them level the five-match series 2-2. At the Lord’s, he failed to help his team cross the winning line with the bat in hand; however, at the just concluded Oval Test, he took it upon himself to win the game for his team with the ball. He picked up nine wickets, finishing with 23 in five matches – the most for any bowler this time, including three on the final to seal a thriller for the visiting Indian side.&nbsp;England needed 35 runs on day five to win the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with four wickets remaining. Although they were ahead in the run chase for most of day four, with Harry Brook and Joe Root punishing them with respective Test hundreds, England lost momentum late in the day after losing three quick wickets before bad light and rain halted proceedings. The hosts could have taken this game home early on the final day had it not been about the upbeat and motivated Siraj trying to win this match for his country.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-love-test-cricket-social-media-internet-goes-bonkers-over-team-india-famous-oval-test-win-over-england-mohammed-siraj-1754306291803">‘WE LOVE TEST CRICKET!’ Social media goes bonkers over India’s famous win at Oval; check out reactions</a> &nbsp;In the absence of ace quick Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj led the pace attack, and the way he did his job was commendable. He and Prasidh Krishna returned with four wickets each in the first innings, and although Krishna did return with three in the second, it was Siraj’s spell on day five that turned the momentum towards India.&nbsp; &nbsp;He first removed keeper-batter Jamie Smith (caught behind) and then accounted for Jamie Overton trapped in front of the wicket. Krishna bowled Josh Tongue before Siraj clean bowled Gus Atkinson to help India snatch a win from England’s jaws to level the five-match series.<h3>Watch India’s winning moment – &nbsp;</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A win carved in 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘵. A moment owned by 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀 🇮🇳 ✨ Scenes from the commentary box as India do the improbable 🎙️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SonySportsNetwork?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SonySportsNetwork</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NayaIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NayaIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DhaakadIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DhaakadIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ExtraaaInnings?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ExtraaaInnings</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bhogleharsha</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cheteshwar1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cheteshwar1</a> <a href="https://t.co/LHCOPeF1dj">pic.twitter.com/LHCOPeF1dj</a>&mdash; Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) <a href="https://twitter.com/SonySportsNetwk/status/1952339334725865624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"I cannot describe my feelings," Siraj said after being named the Player of the Match.&nbsp; &nbsp;"After yesterday's incident (cost India six runs), I thought the match was gone. Had we got Harry Brook out before lunch, things would have been different. There would have been no fifth day. That was a game-changing moment. But we came back strongly after that. &nbsp;"When I woke up this morning, I told myself I would change the game. I opened Google, downloaded a 'believe' image and put that as my phone wallpaper,” Siraj said after helping India script a famous win at the Oval.

With 23 wickets to his name in this five-match series, Mohammed Siraj is the joint-highest wicket-taker for India against England in away Tests. 

The best thing about time is that it changes! Just weeks after Mohammed Siraj suffered perhaps his toughest heartbreak during the third Test at Lord’s, he won his team a famous Test in the same city but at a different venue, helping them level the five-match series 2-2. At the Lord’s, he failed to help his team cross the winning line with the bat in hand; however, at the just concluded Oval Test, he took it upon himself to win the game for his team with the ball. He picked up nine wickets, finishing with 23 in five matches – the most for any bowler this time, including three on the final to seal a thriller for the visiting Indian side. England needed 35 runs on day five to win the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with four wickets remaining. Although they were ahead in the run chase for most of day four, with Harry Brook and Joe Root punishing them with respective Test hundreds, England lost momentum late in the day after losing three quick wickets before bad light and rain halted proceedings. The hosts could have taken this game home early on the final day had it not been about the upbeat and motivated Siraj trying to win this match for his country. Also read | ‘WE LOVE TEST CRICKET!’ Social media goes bonkers over India’s famous win at Oval; check out reactions In the absence of ace quick Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj led the pace attack, and the way he did his job was commendable. He and Prasidh Krishna returned with four wickets each in the first innings, and although Krishna did return with three in the second, it was Siraj’s spell on day five that turned the momentum towards India. He first removed keeper-batter Jamie Smith (caught behind) and then accounted for Jamie Overton trapped in front of the wicket. Krishna bowled Josh Tongue before Siraj clean bowled Gus Atkinson to help India snatch a win from England’s jaws to level the five-match series. Watch India’s winning moment –

With 23 wickets to his name in this five-match series, Mohammed Siraj is the joint-highest wicket-taker for India against England in away Tests.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Siraj avenges Lord’s heartbreak to help India clinch thriller at Oval; Watch winning moment

There are not many things in life better than Test cricket, and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-india-win-oval-thriller-on-day-5-as-teams-share-anderson-tendulkar-trophy-1754301766275">Team India’s famous win at the Oval</a> is a clear example of it. Defending 35 with four wickets remaining, the visiting side was the receiving end at the start of day five, with England ahead in the run chase. Mohammed Siraj bowled with sheer heart and passion to first remove England’s only recognised batter (keeper Jamie Smith) before accounting for Jamie Overton to put their backs against the wall. What unfolded later saw the Indian dressing room erupting into joy, with Siraj taking home the honours.&nbsp;Five Tests, 25 days of cricket and both teams winning as many games each is perhaps the best end to this marvellous Test series in the UK. With no stalwarts in Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, and two ace players in Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant (for the fifth Test), the Indian Team were short of superstars in the XI; however, the ones on the teamsheet never made anyone miss any of them. &nbsp;The team in transition showed zeal, especially Siraj, who played his 10th straight away Test match (five Down Under and as many against England) and won the game for India when it mattered the most.&nbsp; &nbsp;Even though England dominated this run chase at least till the time Harry Brook and Joe Root were present at the crease, Indian quicks never let their foot off the pedal, continuing to put pressure till the very end, eventually succeeding. &nbsp;Pacer Siraj, who picked four wickets in the first innings, returned with a five-for in the second, picking nine wickets in the match, and helping India win by just six runs to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2.&nbsp; &nbsp;Check out some of the top social media reactions -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It was a series that had it all. 5 test matches that all could have gone either way at different points…2-2 seems fair! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a>&mdash; Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronFinch5/status/1952326595575972246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Siraj deserves a long holiday on a beach somewhere with a drink in hand 😂 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvsIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvsIND</a>&mdash; Amanda Wellington (@amandajadew) <a href="https://twitter.com/amandajadew/status/1952324887005295091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Test cricket ❤️&mdash; Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) <a href="https://twitter.com/faf1307/status/1952325872259895461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Well played India!! What a series… <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsEND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsEND</a> Well done to everyone involved from both teams. Stunning performance today by <a href="https://twitter.com/mdsirajofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mdsirajofficial</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/prasidh43?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@prasidh43</a> to hold their nerves. Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/ShubmanGill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShubmanGill</a> and the team for a great series! 🙌👏👏&mdash; Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074/status/1952326188388466711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WE LOVE TEST CRICKET&mdash; Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaleSteyn62/status/1952320839220871304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What a test match! Congratulations to India 👏 england had it in the bag but India came back with a fighting bowling performance&mdash; Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) <a href="https://twitter.com/Angelo69Mathews/status/1952326213751730230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congrats to India, and especially Siraj. He was brilliant today as he has been all summer. What a match, what a series… God, I love Test cricket. But jeez, the torment of losing like that is agonising! <a href="https://t.co/sUF9u5tiEj">pic.twitter.com/sUF9u5tiEj</a>&mdash; Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1952323932775952781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Terrific series coming to an end in England <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsEND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsEND</a> Great for Test Cricket 👏👏👏👏👏&mdash; Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottbstyris/status/1952319010856706435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In tennis terms, England were serving for the series &amp; sitting on three championship points when Shubman Gill walked out to bat in the 2nd innings in Manchester &amp; to then go on and level it 2-2 is an incredible effort &amp; a famous moment for Indian cricket <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EngvInd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EngvInd</a>&mdash; Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) <a href="https://twitter.com/beastieboy07/status/1952324166134477073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Oh my word. What a finish to an incredible test series. Well done to both teams. That was insane ❤️&mdash; Steven Finn (@finnysteve) <a href="https://twitter.com/finnysteve/status/1952323338405310653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Wow .. I haven’t witnessed anything quite like that .. an incredible series .. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a>&mdash; Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelVaughan/status/1952324035930366127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">One of the greatest moments in Indian cricket history. And a moment where Mohd Siraj enters Indian cricket folklore.&mdash; Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/1952324097586680202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Incredible series! Well done, Well done.&mdash; Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaleSteyn62/status/1952323526293061816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

India beat England by six runs in the fifth Test at the Oval, levelling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. 

There are not many things in life better than Test cricket, and Team India’s famous win at the Oval is a clear example of it. Defending 35 with four wickets remaining, the visiting side was the receiving end at the start of day five, with England ahead in the run chase. Mohammed Siraj bowled with sheer heart and passion to first remove England’s only recognised batter (keeper Jamie Smith) before accounting for Jamie Overton to put their backs against the wall. What unfolded later saw the Indian dressing room erupting into joy, with Siraj taking home the honours. Five Tests, 25 days of cricket and both teams winning as many games each is perhaps the best end to this marvellous Test series in the UK. With no stalwarts in Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, and two ace players in Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant (for the fifth Test), the Indian Team were short of superstars in the XI; however, the ones on the teamsheet never made anyone miss any of them. The team in transition showed zeal, especially Siraj, who played his 10th straight away Test match (five Down Under and as many against England) and won the game for India when it mattered the most. Even though England dominated this run chase at least till the time Harry Brook and Joe Root were present at the crease, Indian quicks never let their foot off the pedal, continuing to put pressure till the very end, eventually succeeding. Pacer Siraj, who picked four wickets in the first innings, returned with a five-for in the second, picking nine wickets in the match, and helping India win by just six runs to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. Check out some of the top social media reactions -

India beat England by six runs in the fifth Test at the Oval, levelling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2.&nbsp;

‘WE LOVE TEST CRICKET!’ Social media goes bonkers over India’s famous win at Oval; check out reactions

It was a sensational game of cricket at The Oval as India beat England by six runs in the final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Monday (Aug 4). The contest that had everyone on the edge of their seats saw India scalp four wickets in the opening session of Day 5 to win the match. The win for India also saw the series end in a 2-2 draw as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared between India and England.&nbsp;

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<h2>India win Oval thriller</h2>Needing four wickets to win on the final day, it was a do-or-die situation for Shubman Gill and Co as Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna gave their best shot. Their persistence was rewarded in the second over of the day as Jamie Smith (2) was dismissed by Siraj after Dhruv Jurel caught him. Just two overs later, Jamie Overton (9) joined Smith after he was given LBW by umpire Kumar Dharmasena in a decision that looked controversial. However, DRS favoured India as Overton was given out by the third umpire.&nbsp;&nbsp;The luck did not shine for India next time as Josh Togue’s LBW wicket was overturned by the third umpire after he was judged out by umpire Ahsan Raza in the 81st over. However, that resilience was broken in the 83rd over when Tongue was dismissed by Krishna on a duck, paving the way for unlikely batter Chris Woakes to enter the pitch despite being injured.&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite having Woakes come out to bat, England could not prevent the defeat as Gus Atkinson was dismissed for 17 to cap off a sensational game of cricket. Woakes, for all his determination, did not face a single ball as India sealed the match by six runs.&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.

The contest that had everyone on the edge of their seats saw India scalp four wickets in the opening session of Day 5 to win the match. The win for India also saw the series end in a 2-2 draw as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared between India and England. 

It was a sensational game of cricket at The Oval as India beat England by six runs in the final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Monday (Aug 4). The contest that had everyone on the edge of their seats saw India scalp four wickets in the opening session of Day 5 to win the match. The win for India also saw the series end in a 2-2 draw as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared between India and England.

The contest that had everyone on the edge of their seats saw India scalp four wickets in the opening session of Day 5 to win the match. The win for India also saw the series end in a 2-2 draw as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared between India and England.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: India win Oval thriller on Day 5 as teams share Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

The Archery Association of India (AAI) on Monday (Aug 4) announced the first-of-its-kind Archery League, a path-breaking global initiative, bringing together men and women recurve and compound archers from India and the world, who will be competing in an intense franchise-styled tournament. The league aims to enhance the growth of Indian archers to support the nation’s Olympic movement and to enhance the global popularity of the sport.&nbsp;&nbsp;The league also aims to be a professional platform that strengthens the overall archery ecosystem across India and the world. The league will feature foreign archers from among the world's top 10, along with top Indian archers who will all be representing six franchise teams.&nbsp;The tournament will offer a chance for Indian archers to gain exposure in a high-pressure environment, competing with international archers, thus advancing their growth. With a unique team set-up never-seen-before in world archery, recurve &amp; compound archers shooting 70 metres and 50 metres respectively together under lights, the league will boost the confidence of Indian archers and raise their performance level.&nbsp;President, Archery Association of India, Arjun Munda said, “The dream envisioned by us is the dream that has lived for many years in every young archer residing across villages of India. They have been hoping to get an opportunity to showcase their skills on the biggest stage. We are confident that with the help of the Archery League, we will be able to fulfil these dreams and provide more opportunities. Let us all join hands to launch this league for archery so that we can take the sport to the next level in the country.”&nbsp;“Indian archers have consistently brought pride to the nation with their remarkable performances on the international stage. Their continued success is a testament to their talent, hard work, and the growing standard of Indian archery. Inspired by the transformative impact of leagues in other sports, we have introduced the Archery league, a platform with a highly competitive, greater visibility and bringing the professional standards, to prepare our archers for the ultimate stage, the Olympics. This is more than just a league, it’s a stepping stone toward India’s Olympic dream,” the Secretary General, Archery Association of India, Virendra Sachdeva, said.&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;Secretary General, World Archer Tom Dielen&nbsp;said, “I am very pleased with this initiative because it will add to the impact of our sport and create an atmosphere of competitive spirit for Indian archers as well as other archers coming from outside of India to enhance their performance and become even better archers in the future.”&nbsp;The inaugural edition of the league is expected to take place over 11 days in October this year at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi. The Archery League has received encouragement from World Archery, World Archery Asia and the Sports Ministry of India.

The Archery League aims to enhance the growth of Indian archers to support the nation’s Olympic movement and to enhance the global popularity of the sport. 

The Archery Association of India (AAI) on Monday (Aug 4) announced the first-of-its-kind Archery League, a path-breaking global initiative, bringing together men and women recurve and compound archers from India and the world, who will be competing in an intense franchise-styled tournament. The league aims to enhance the growth of Indian archers to support the nation’s Olympic movement and to enhance the global popularity of the sport. The league also aims to be a professional platform that strengthens the overall archery ecosystem across India and the world. The league will feature foreign archers from among the world's top 10, along with top Indian archers who will all be representing six franchise teams. The tournament will offer a chance for Indian archers to gain exposure in a high-pressure environment, competing with international archers, thus advancing their growth. With a unique team set-up never-seen-before in world archery, recurve & compound archers shooting 70 metres and 50 metres respectively together under lights, the league will boost the confidence of Indian archers and raise their performance level. President, Archery Association of India, Arjun Munda said, “The dream envisioned by us is the dream that has lived for many years in every young archer residing across villages of India. They have been hoping to get an opportunity to showcase their skills on the biggest stage. We are confident that with the help of the Archery League, we will be able to fulfil these dreams and provide more opportunities. Let us all join hands to launch this league for archery so that we can take the sport to the next level in the country.” “Indian archers have consistently brought pride to the nation with their remarkable performances on the international stage. Their continued success is a testament to their talent, hard work, and the growing standard of Indian archery. Inspired by the transformative impact of leagues in other sports, we have introduced the Archery league, a platform with a highly competitive, greater visibility and bringing the professional standards, to prepare our archers for the ultimate stage, the Olympics. This is more than just a league, it’s a stepping stone toward India’s Olympic dream,” the Secretary General, Archery Association of India, Virendra Sachdeva, said. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Secretary General, World Archer Tom Dielen said, “I am very pleased with this initiative because it will add to the impact of our sport and create an atmosphere of competitive spirit for Indian archers as well as other archers coming from outside of India to enhance their performance and become even better archers in the future.” The inaugural edition of the league is expected to take place over 11 days in October this year at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi. The Archery League has received encouragement from World Archery, World Archery Asia and the Sports Ministry of India.

The Archery League aims to enhance the growth of Indian archers to support the nation’s Olympic movement and to enhance the global popularity of the sport.&nbsp;

AAI announces first edition of Archery League to boost nation's Olympic medal hopes

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, here is a look at five active batters with most international hundreds. The list also features legendary batters like Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Babar Azam.

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, here is a look at five active batters with most international hundreds. The list also features legendary batters like Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Babar Azam.

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, 5 active batters with the most international hundreds

The India team need to win the Oval Test to level the series 2-2 (one drawn) against England. And the chances of such an outcome seems to be a little in favour of India when they come out to bowl against England on day 5 of the fifth Test match. However, with only 35 runs needed and 4 wickets remaining it can also go England's way.&nbsp;Two factors, though, seem to tilt the game marginally in favour of India. First, the overcast conditions that could help the Indian pacers by offering swing and second, Chris Woakes, England's number ten is injured and the probability of him batting remains bleak. Even if he does bat, how helpful he will be to his team is questionable.&nbsp;&nbsp;If India can take wickets in the early phase of Day 5, the hosts will be left with no option but to send injured Woakes out to bat.&nbsp;With just 35 more runs needed for England to win the match and India needing four wickets, it should not take more than 90 minutes, if not less, to wrap the series decider. Having said that, rain is not expected to hinder until the afternoon, meaning we could have clear weather for the opening couple of hours. This will also mean the result of the match is expected to be out in the opening hours.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-day-5-weather-report-will-rain-be-the-x-factor-at-the-oval-as-india-england-set-for-thriller-1754276842485">IND vs ENG, Day 5 Weather Report: Will rain be the 'X-factor' at The Oval as India-England set for thriller?</a>&nbsp;Also, the fact that England is leading the series 2-1 and would want to close the series with a win and not allow an away team to level the test series would be playing on the mind of the English players.&nbsp;What works in England's favour For England it is their home ground and they certainly know the conditions well. Then there is the specialist batsman in the form of &nbsp;Jamie Smith, who has scored 434 runs in 9 innings. Also Jamie Overton, who will be on the other side of the pitch is a bowling all-rounderThe other three batsmen to follow are Gus Atkinson, Joshua Tongue and Chris Woakes. Atkinson has a Test hundred,118 vs Sri Lanka at Lord's itself.&nbsp;

If Indian pacers take wickets in the early phase of Day 5, England will be left with no option but to send injured Woakes out to bat.

The India team need to win the Oval Test to level the series 2-2 (one drawn) against England. And the chances of such an outcome seems to be a little in favour of India when they come out to bowl against England on day 5 of the fifth Test match. However, with only 35 runs needed and 4 wickets remaining it can also go England's way. Two factors, though, seem to tilt the game marginally in favour of India. First, the overcast conditions that could help the Indian pacers by offering swing and second, Chris Woakes, England's number ten is injured and the probability of him batting remains bleak. Even if he does bat, how helpful he will be to his team is questionable. If India can take wickets in the early phase of Day 5, the hosts will be left with no option but to send injured Woakes out to bat. With just 35 more runs needed for England to win the match and India needing four wickets, it should not take more than 90 minutes, if not less, to wrap the series decider. Having said that, rain is not expected to hinder until the afternoon, meaning we could have clear weather for the opening couple of hours. This will also mean the result of the match is expected to be out in the opening hours. Also Read: IND vs ENG, Day 5 Weather Report: Will rain be the 'X-factor' at The Oval as India-England set for thriller? Also, the fact that England is leading the series 2-1 and would want to close the series with a win and not allow an away team to level the test series would be playing on the mind of the English players. What works in England's favour For England it is their home ground and they certainly know the conditions well. Then there is the specialist batsman in the form of Jamie Smith, who has scored 434 runs in 9 innings. Also Jamie Overton, who will be on the other side of the pitch is a bowling all-rounder The other three batsmen to follow are Gus Atkinson, Joshua Tongue and Chris Woakes. Atkinson has a Test hundred,118 vs Sri Lanka at Lord's itself.

If Indian pacers take wickets in the early phase of Day 5, England will be left with no option but to send injured Woakes out to bat.

India vs England: Amid overcast skies, new ball and 4 wickets to pick, what are India's chances of Oval win

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five Indian batters fastest to 10000 ODI Runs. The lust also features legendary names like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni. 

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five Indian batters fastest to 10000 ODI Runs. The lust also features legendary names like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni.&nbsp;

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters fastest to 10000 ODI Runs

Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek became the latest seed to fall at the WTA Canadian Open on Sunday (Aug 3), stunned 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 by 19th-ranked Dane Clara Tauson in the fourth round. Swiatek, ranked third in the world and seeded second in Montreal, followed top-seeded Coco Gauff, third-seeded two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula and fourth-seeded Mirra Andreeva out the door. Fifth-seeded American Amanada Anisimova followed later with a straight-sets loss to Elina Svitolina. Tauson avenged a fourth-round loss to Swiatek at Wimbledon and called her second career victory over a top-five player "unreal".&nbsp;"Obviously it's really great and it shows all the hard work I've been doing has been the right thing," Tauson said. "I'm getting more confidence in this kind of level and feeling like I belong here a bit more. I think that really helped me today in the important points."&nbsp;Tauson booked a quarter-final berth against Australian Open champion Madison Keys, who saved two match points on the way to a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory over Czech Karolina Muchova.&nbsp;It was the American's third match win of the year in which she overcame a match point.&nbsp;Meanwhile, it was clear sailing for former world number one Naomi Osaka, who needed just 49 minutes to blast past Anastasija Sevastova 6-1, 6-0.The second-quickest win of Osaka's career put her into her first quarter-final at the 1000 or Grand Slam level since Doha in 2024.&nbsp;Swiatek, playing her first tournament since winning her sixth Grand Slam title at the All England Club last month, looked out of sorts from the start on a breezy centre court.&nbsp;She fell behind a quick break and failed to convert a pair of break chances in the eighth game as Tauson took a 5-3 lead in the first set.&nbsp;The Polish star appeared to be finding her rhythm as she won the next three games to get her nose in front 6-5.&nbsp;But Tauson, who won her third WTA title and her first since 2021 in New Zealand in January, held to force the tiebreaker and dominated, Swiatek surrendering the set with a double fault on the Dane's first set point.&nbsp;Swiatek had saved a pair of break points in the eighth game of the second set when another untimely double fault gave Tauson the break and a 5-3 lead.&nbsp;Tauson calmly served it out, claiming the victory when Swiatek belted a backhand into the net.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

Swiatek, playing her first tournament since winning her sixth Grand Slam title at the All England Club last month, looked out of sorts from the start on a breezy centre court.

Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek became the latest seed to fall at the WTA Canadian Open on Sunday (Aug 3), stunned 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 by 19th-ranked Dane Clara Tauson in the fourth round. Swiatek, ranked third in the world and seeded second in Montreal, followed top-seeded Coco Gauff, third-seeded two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula and fourth-seeded Mirra Andreeva out the door. Fifth-seeded American Amanada Anisimova followed later with a straight-sets loss to Elina Svitolina. Tauson avenged a fourth-round loss to Swiatek at Wimbledon and called her second career victory over a top-five player "unreal". "Obviously it's really great and it shows all the hard work I've been doing has been the right thing," Tauson said. "I'm getting more confidence in this kind of level and feeling like I belong here a bit more. I think that really helped me today in the important points." Tauson booked a quarter-final berth against Australian Open champion Madison Keys, who saved two match points on the way to a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory over Czech Karolina Muchova. It was the American's third match win of the year in which she overcame a match point. Meanwhile, it was clear sailing for former world number one Naomi Osaka, who needed just 49 minutes to blast past Anastasija Sevastova 6-1, 6-0. The second-quickest win of Osaka's career put her into her first quarter-final at the 1000 or Grand Slam level since Doha in 2024. Swiatek, playing her first tournament since winning her sixth Grand Slam title at the All England Club last month, looked out of sorts from the start on a breezy centre court. She fell behind a quick break and failed to convert a pair of break chances in the eighth game as Tauson took a 5-3 lead in the first set. The Polish star appeared to be finding her rhythm as she won the next three games to get her nose in front 6-5. But Tauson, who won her third WTA title and her first since 2021 in New Zealand in January, held to force the tiebreaker and dominated, Swiatek surrendering the set with a double fault on the Dane's first set point. Swiatek had saved a pair of break points in the eighth game of the second set when another untimely double fault gave Tauson the break and a 5-3 lead. Tauson calmly served it out, claiming the victory when Swiatek belted a backhand into the net. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Swiatek, playing her first tournament since winning her sixth Grand Slam title at the All England Club last month, looked out of sorts from the start on a breezy centre court.

Tennis: Swiatek crashes out of WTA Canadian Open, Japan’s Osaka races through

Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub combined for a 138 opening partnership as Pakistan defeated the West Indies by 13 runs on Sunday (Aug 3) to capture their T20 International Series. Pakistan won the series opener by 14 runs but dropped the second match by two wickets to set up a Sunday night decider at Lauderhill, Florida.&nbsp;&nbsp;After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Pakistan were rewarded with a powerhouse performance by Farhan and Ayub. Pakistan went 189 for four as Farhan hammered the hosts for 74 runs on 53 balls, smashing five sixes and three fours, while Ayub lasted 19 overs, finishing on 66 from 49 balls with two sixes and four fours. Farhan was caught by West Indies captain Shai Hope at long off from a delivery by Shamar Joseph on the second ball of the 17th over.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-proposal-during-wcl-final-sets-internet-ablaze-tournament-owner-says-i-am-going-to-karishma-kotak-1754223373778">Live proposal during WCL final sets internet ablaze, tournament owner says ‘I am going to...’</a>&nbsp;Hasan Nawaz entered but was retired after only 15 runs, caught by Romario Shepherd at long off from a delivery by Roston Chase on the penultimate ball of the 18th over. Mohammad Haris was run out for only two runs by Gudakesh Motie to start the 19th over, and Ayub finally exited on the last ball of the penultimate over, Jason Holder's delivery, grabbed by Sherfane Rutherford at sweeper cover.&nbsp;Set 190 to win, West Indies struck for 30 runs on the first 10 balls from Hasan Ali and Mohammad Nawaz.&nbsp;Jewel Andrew was caught by Hasan Ali at long on, bowled by Haris Rauf for 24, the first West Indies wicket falling at 44.&nbsp;Ayub caught Hope bowled out by Nawaz for seven in the ninth over with the hosts still 116 runs from victory.&nbsp;Alick Athanaze lasted 13 overs before being taken for 60, caught by Khushdil Shah, bowled by Ayub, with the West Indies on 110, needing 80 runs off the last 42 deliveries.&nbsp;Chase was retired on the last ball of the 17th over, and his replacement, last-ball hero Holder from the win a night earlier, was bowled out by Sufiyan Muqeem two balls later for a duck, leaving the hosts 41 runs shy with 16 balls remaining.&nbsp;Rutherford smashed a six to reach a half-century with seven balls remaining before exiting on 51 as West Indies couldn't pull off another last-over comeback.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

Pakistan won the series opener by 14 runs but dropped the second match by two wickets to set up a Sunday night decider at Lauderhill, Florida. 

Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub combined for a 138 opening partnership as Pakistan defeated the West Indies by 13 runs on Sunday (Aug 3) to capture their T20 International Series. Pakistan won the series opener by 14 runs but dropped the second match by two wickets to set up a Sunday night decider at Lauderhill, Florida. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Pakistan were rewarded with a powerhouse performance by Farhan and Ayub. Pakistan went 189 for four as Farhan hammered the hosts for 74 runs on 53 balls, smashing five sixes and three fours, while Ayub lasted 19 overs, finishing on 66 from 49 balls with two sixes and four fours. Farhan was caught by West Indies captain Shai Hope at long off from a delivery by Shamar Joseph on the second ball of the 17th over. Also read | Live proposal during WCL final sets internet ablaze, tournament owner says ‘I am going to...’ Hasan Nawaz entered but was retired after only 15 runs, caught by Romario Shepherd at long off from a delivery by Roston Chase on the penultimate ball of the 18th over. Mohammad Haris was run out for only two runs by Gudakesh Motie to start the 19th over, and Ayub finally exited on the last ball of the penultimate over, Jason Holder's delivery, grabbed by Sherfane Rutherford at sweeper cover. Set 190 to win, West Indies struck for 30 runs on the first 10 balls from Hasan Ali and Mohammad Nawaz. Jewel Andrew was caught by Hasan Ali at long on, bowled by Haris Rauf for 24, the first West Indies wicket falling at 44. Ayub caught Hope bowled out by Nawaz for seven in the ninth over with the hosts still 116 runs from victory. Alick Athanaze lasted 13 overs before being taken for 60, caught by Khushdil Shah, bowled by Ayub, with the West Indies on 110, needing 80 runs off the last 42 deliveries. Chase was retired on the last ball of the 17th over, and his replacement, last-ball hero Holder from the win a night earlier, was bowled out by Sufiyan Muqeem two balls later for a duck, leaving the hosts 41 runs shy with 16 balls remaining. Rutherford smashed a six to reach a half-century with seven balls remaining before exiting on 51 as West Indies couldn't pull off another last-over comeback. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Pakistan won the series opener by 14 runs but dropped the second match by two wickets to set up a Sunday night decider at Lauderhill, Florida.&nbsp;

Saim Ayub stars for Pakistan as they beat West Indies in 3rd T20I to capture series

In a sensational development on Monday (Aug 4), Singapore-based billionaire hotelier and Formula One tycoon Ong Beng Seng has pleaded guilty to one charge connected to a rare corruption scandal that shocked the nation in 2024. Ong Beng Seng, who is the founder of the Singapore-based organisation Hotel Properties Limited (HPL), has been accused of bribing former minister Subramaniam Iswaran. The latest developments mean Beng Seng will now await the verdict, which is reserved until Friday (August 15). &nbsp;<h2>Who is Ong Beng Seng?</h2>Born in 1944 in Teluk Anson, Perak Federated Malay States (now Malaysia), Beng Seng was one of four siblings and had a deep interest in business. While Beng Seng was young, his family migrated to Singapore from Malaysia, where he later secured citizenship. It was not until 1975 that he came into the limelight as he joined hands with Kuo International, founded by businessman Peter Fu Yun Siak, and there he met his later-to-be spouse, Christina.&nbsp;&nbsp;Beng Seng would soon become a household name in the nation for his increasing financial power. He would soon leave Kuo International and found his own Hotel Properties Limited (HPL). His business adventure saw exponential growth in the 1980s and 1990s, and he became a billionaire. Beng Seng’s rise saw him establish firms in Europe, including business settlements in London’s Bond Street.&nbsp;<h2>Beng Seng brings F1 to Singapore</h2>As Beng Seng’s influence grew in the nation, he started attracting international brands and lured them to Singapore. Part of the deal included the inaugural Formula One race in Singapore in 2008. The inaugural Singapore GP was a huge success, attracting thousands of F1 fans. Since then, the country has been on the F1 calendar for every single season. A huge credit is given to Beng Seng for attracting Formula One and placing the nation on the calendar.&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>Controversies surround Beng Seng</h2>In a shocking revelation in 2024, Beng Seng was accused of giving expensive gifts, including tickets to the Formula 1 Grand Prix and a ride on a private jet to ex-transportation minister Subramaniam Iswaran while they were engaged in official business. Ministers in Singapore cannot keep gifts unless they pay the market value of the gift to the government, and they must declare anything they receive from those with whom they have business dealings.&nbsp;The 79-year-old is also accused of abetting Iswaran in obtaining an all-expenses-paid trip to Doha, said to be worth around S$20,850 ($16,188). Ong faces up to two years in jail for abetting a public servant in obtaining gifts, while the maximum jail term he faces for the abetment of obstruction of justice is seven years.&nbsp;On the other hand, Hotel Properties Limited had earlier in April said that Ong would step down as its managing director to "manage his medical conditions”.

Ong Beng Seng, who is the founder of the Singapore-based organisation Hotel Properties Limited (HPL), has been accused of bribing former minister Subramaniam Iswaran. 

In a sensational development on Monday (Aug 4), Singapore-based billionaire hotelier and Formula One tycoon Ong Beng Seng has pleaded guilty to one charge connected to a rare corruption scandal that shocked the nation in 2024. Ong Beng Seng, who is the founder of the Singapore-based organisation Hotel Properties Limited (HPL), has been accused of bribing former minister Subramaniam Iswaran. The latest developments mean Beng Seng will now await the verdict, which is reserved until Friday (August 15). Who is Ong Beng Seng? Born in 1944 in Teluk Anson, Perak Federated Malay States (now Malaysia), Beng Seng was one of four siblings and had a deep interest in business. While Beng Seng was young, his family migrated to Singapore from Malaysia, where he later secured citizenship. It was not until 1975 that he came into the limelight as he joined hands with Kuo International, founded by businessman Peter Fu Yun Siak, and there he met his later-to-be spouse, Christina. Beng Seng would soon become a household name in the nation for his increasing financial power. He would soon leave Kuo International and found his own Hotel Properties Limited (HPL). His business adventure saw exponential growth in the 1980s and 1990s, and he became a billionaire. Beng Seng’s rise saw him establish firms in Europe, including business settlements in London’s Bond Street. Beng Seng brings F1 to Singapore As Beng Seng’s influence grew in the nation, he started attracting international brands and lured them to Singapore. Part of the deal included the inaugural Formula One race in Singapore in 2008. The inaugural Singapore GP was a huge success, attracting thousands of F1 fans. Since then, the country has been on the F1 calendar for every single season. A huge credit is given to Beng Seng for attracting Formula One and placing the nation on the calendar. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Controversies surround Beng Seng In a shocking revelation in 2024, Beng Seng was accused of giving expensive gifts, including tickets to the Formula 1 Grand Prix and a ride on a private jet to ex-transportation minister Subramaniam Iswaran while they were engaged in official business. Ministers in Singapore cannot keep gifts unless they pay the market value of the gift to the government, and they must declare anything they receive from those with whom they have business dealings. The 79-year-old is also accused of abetting Iswaran in obtaining an all-expenses-paid trip to Doha, said to be worth around S$20,850 ($16,188). Ong faces up to two years in jail for abetting a public servant in obtaining gifts, while the maximum jail term he faces for the abetment of obstruction of justice is seven years. On the other hand, Hotel Properties Limited had earlier in April said that Ong would step down as its managing director to "manage his medical conditions”.

Ong Beng Seng, who is the founder of the Singapore-based organisation Hotel Properties Limited (HPL), has been accused of bribing former minister Subramaniam Iswaran.&nbsp;

Who is Singapore-based billionaire Ong Beng Seng, F1 tycoon who pleaded guilty in corruption case?

The WWE cannot stop giving shockwaves as night two of SummerSlam saw the return of former Universal Champion Brock Lesnar on Sunday (Aug 3). Lesnar, who was last seen in a WWE arena at SummerSlam 2023, launched a brutal attack on John Cena after the latter lost his Universal Championship to Cody Rhodes. While revenge was served cold for Rhodes, it was not the end of the night, as Lesnar’s appearance and then the attack on Cena paved the way for the latest storyline in WWE.&nbsp;

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<h2>Lesnar makes shocking return to close SummerSlam</h2>With Cena making his final appearance at SummerSlam, the stage was set for an epic finale with Rhodes. Both Rhodes and Cena served a thrilling main event on Night 2 as the former avenged for his loss at Wrestlemania 41 in Las Vegas. After the match, Rhodes and Cena shared an emotional moment as both admired each other. Cena was seen raising Rhodes’ hands as the SummerSlam was about to conclude.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, it was just the start of a new chapter in WWE’s latest storyline as Lesnar’s music made the rounds as 17-time world champion Cena stood in the middle of the ring in disbelief. Wearing a cowboy hat, Lesnar made his much-awaited return before taking a semicircle round of the ring. He would soon launch a brutal attack on Cena before giving an F-5.&nbsp;&nbsp;While Michael Cole in commentary described it as one of the returns of the century, fans were left in disbelief and shock.&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>First appearance for Lesnar in two years</h2>Sunday’s appearance was Lesnar’s first since 2023 SummerSlam, having been sidelined due to a reported injury and then Vince McMahon’s sexual assault and trafficking lawsuit. He was destined to return to WWE in the 2024 Royal Rumble, but that plan was scrapped after the lawsuit proceedings. It will now be interesting to see what the WWE has in plans for the Lesnar-Cena feud as the latter enters the final chapter of his farewell tour.

Brock Lesnar, who was last seen in a WWE arena at SummerSlam 2023, launched a brutal attack on John Cena after the latter lost his Universal Championship to Cody Rhodes. 

The WWE cannot stop giving shockwaves as night two of SummerSlam saw the return of former Universal Champion Brock Lesnar on Sunday (Aug 3). Lesnar, who was last seen in a WWE arena at SummerSlam 2023, launched a brutal attack on John Cena after the latter lost his Universal Championship to Cody Rhodes. While revenge was served cold for Rhodes, it was not the end of the night, as Lesnar’s appearance and then the attack on Cena paved the way for the latest storyline in WWE.

Brock Lesnar, who was last seen in a WWE arena at SummerSlam 2023, launched a brutal attack on John Cena after the latter lost his Universal Championship to Cody Rhodes.&nbsp;

Watch: Brock Lesnar makes shocking return to WWE, attacks John Cena to close SummerSlam Night 2

The Oval Test is all set for a blockbuster final day as India and England enter a decisive chapter in the five-match series with the hosts needing 35 more runs to win on Monday (Aug 4). While England are in pole position to win the match after a superb batting display, they might still have to give an SOS to injured Chris Woakes, with them having only four wickets in hand. However, former England captain Joe Root has backed the injured pacer if his team requires him to be in the middle with the match set for a thriller.&nbsp;<h2>Joe Root backs injured Chris Woakes to bat</h2>"Well, clearly he's in a huge amount of pain. There are other guys in this series who have played with a broken foot. Players have taken blows here and there, and for Woakes, it just shows the character that he is, and that he's willing to put his body on the line for England. Hopefully he does not have to, but if it does, hopefully he gets us across the line and wins us an incredible series," Root said at the press conference at the end of Day 4's play.&nbsp;Needing 324 runs to win on Day 4, England batters Root (105) and Harry Brook (111) made the difference as they stitched a stand of 195 runs for the fourth wicket. The partnership has seen England on course to a record chase, with them needing 35 more runs on the final day. While the hosts looked in command, it was late strikes from Indian bowlers in the final session of Day 4 that made matters interesting.&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;India need four more wickets to win the match, with Woakes being the final man. If India can take wickets in the early phase of Day 5, the hosts will be left with no option but to send Woakes out to bat. They currently lead the five-match series 2-1, meaning losing the match is not an option, while a draw is already out of their hands with just 35 runs needed on Day 5.

England are in pole position to win The Oval Test match after a superb batting display, however, they might still have to give an SOS to injured Chris Woakes, with the hosts having only four wickets in hand. 

The Oval Test is all set for a blockbuster final day as India and England enter a decisive chapter in the five-match series with the hosts needing 35 more runs to win on Monday (Aug 4). While England are in pole position to win the match after a superb batting display, they might still have to give an SOS to injured Chris Woakes, with them having only four wickets in hand. However, former England captain Joe Root has backed the injured pacer if his team requires him to be in the middle with the match set for a thriller. Joe Root backs injured Chris Woakes to bat "Well, clearly he's in a huge amount of pain. There are other guys in this series who have played with a broken foot. Players have taken blows here and there, and for Woakes, it just shows the character that he is, and that he's willing to put his body on the line for England. Hopefully he does not have to, but if it does, hopefully he gets us across the line and wins us an incredible series," Root said at the press conference at the end of Day 4's play. Needing 324 runs to win on Day 4, England batters Root (105) and Harry Brook (111) made the difference as they stitched a stand of 195 runs for the fourth wicket. The partnership has seen England on course to a record chase, with them needing 35 more runs on the final day. While the hosts looked in command, it was late strikes from Indian bowlers in the final session of Day 4 that made matters interesting. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) India need four more wickets to win the match, with Woakes being the final man. If India can take wickets in the early phase of Day 5, the hosts will be left with no option but to send Woakes out to bat. They currently lead the five-match series 2-1, meaning losing the match is not an option, while a draw is already out of their hands with just 35 runs needed on Day 5.

England are in pole position to win The Oval Test match after a superb batting display, however, they might still have to give an SOS to injured Chris Woakes, with the hosts having only four wickets in hand.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Root backs injured Woakes to bat as Oval Test set for thriller, says 'hopefully he gets us...'

It will be a decisive day in the ongoing India vs England Test series as both teams hunt for victories on Day 5 of the final Test match at The Oval. After rain played spoilsport in the final session of Day 4, the series will head into Day 25 as the fate of the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar trophy remains undecided. With England leading 2-1 and India needing a win, rain could yet play a significant role in the outcome of not only the match but also in the series. So here is a detailed look at the weather report on Day 5 of The Oval Test in London.&nbsp;<h2>Will rain spoil the proceedings at The Oval on Day 5?</h2>With just 35 more runs needed to win the match for England, while India needing four wickets, it should not take more than 90 minutes, if not less, to wrap the series decider. Having said that, rain is not expected to hinder until the afternoon, meaning we could have clear weather for the opening couple of hours. This will also mean the result of the match is expected to be out in the opening couple of hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC weather is saying that the rain is expected to come in around 1 pm local time, which coincides with the start of the lunch interval. The morning session will be cloudy and dry and with the new ball available, this could help the Indian bowlers.&nbsp;Accuweather is also saying that the rain won't come in before the afternoon. However, after 2 pm, the chances are expected to increase to 60 percent.&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 vs England set for thriller</h2>Needing a record 374 runs to win, England gained the upper hand in the contest after a flamboyant batting display on Day 4. Having 106/3 at one stage, England batters Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111) stitched a 195-run stand for the fourth wicket, in the process laying the foundation for the win. However, two late wickets in the final session saw India retain their interest in the match.&nbsp;&nbsp;After rain and bad light stopped play on Day 4, England were 339/6 and need 35 runs more to win. India, on the other hand, practically need three more wickets as Chris Woakes nurses a shoulder injury and will be called into bat only if England are in dire need.

With England leading 2-1 and India needing a win, rain could yet play a significant role in the outcome of not only the match but also in the series. So here is a detailed look at the weather report on Day 5 of The Oval Test in London. 

It will be a decisive day in the ongoing India vs England Test series as both teams hunt for victories on Day 5 of the final Test match at The Oval. After rain played spoilsport in the final session of Day 4, the series will head into Day 25 as the fate of the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar trophy remains undecided. With England leading 2-1 and India needing a win, rain could yet play a significant role in the outcome of not only the match but also in the series. So here is a detailed look at the weather report on Day 5 of The Oval Test in London. Will rain spoil the proceedings at The Oval on Day 5? With just 35 more runs needed to win the match for England, while India needing four wickets, it should not take more than 90 minutes, if not less, to wrap the series decider. Having said that, rain is not expected to hinder until the afternoon, meaning we could have clear weather for the opening couple of hours. This will also mean the result of the match is expected to be out in the opening couple of hours. BBC weather is saying that the rain is expected to come in around 1 pm local time, which coincides with the start of the lunch interval. The morning session will be cloudy and dry and with the new ball available, this could help the Indian bowlers. Accuweather is also saying that the rain won't come in before the afternoon. However, after 2 pm, the chances are expected to increase to 60 percent. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) India vs England set for thriller Needing a record 374 runs to win, England gained the upper hand in the contest after a flamboyant batting display on Day 4. Having 106/3 at one stage, England batters Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111) stitched a 195-run stand for the fourth wicket, in the process laying the foundation for the win. However, two late wickets in the final session saw India retain their interest in the match. After rain and bad light stopped play on Day 4, England were 339/6 and need 35 runs more to win. India, on the other hand, practically need three more wickets as Chris Woakes nurses a shoulder injury and will be called into bat only if England are in dire need.

With England leading 2-1 and India needing a win, rain could yet play a significant role in the outcome of not only the match but also in the series. So here is a detailed look at the weather report on Day 5 of The Oval Test in London.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG, Day 5 Weather Report: Will rain be the 'X-factor' at The Oval as India-England set for thriller?

American Cameron Young seized his first US PGA Tour title on Sunday, firing a two-under par 68 in the final round of the Wyndham Championship for a six-stroke victory over Mac Meissner.&nbsp;It was an emotional win for Young, whose seven career runner-up finishes included the 2022 British Open at St. Andrews.&nbsp;He started the day with a five-stroke lead and after an opening bogey reeled off five straight birdies -- a run that included a 26-foot bomb at the third hole.&nbsp;A pair of bogeys at 16 and 17 were immaterial and Young tapped in for a par at the 18th to cap a two-under par 68 that gave him a 22-under total of 258.&nbsp;"I've been waiting for it for awhile," Young said. "I never thought I'd really be that emotional about it, but it's the end of my fourth season and I've had my chances. Never quite like this -- and I wasn't going to let it get away from me today."&nbsp;The win at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, had a little extra resonance for Young, who played college golf at North Carolina's Wake Forest University.&nbsp;He was also hoping the win might catch the eye of US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley with the biennial match play showdown with Europe coming up in September.&nbsp;"Obviously that team is a goal of many of us," the world number 44 said.&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;Fellow American Meissner had five birdies in his four-under 66 to take second on 16-under 264.&nbsp;Sweden's Alex Noren and American Mark Hubbard shared third on 265 while US amateur Jackson Koivun shared fifth place with American Chris Kirk and England's Aaron Rai.&nbsp;Sunday's round marked the end of the PGA regular-season with the top 70 on the points list advancing to the playoffs which start next week at the St. Jude Championship.&nbsp;Of the players hoping to play their way in this week, Kirk's finish was enough to move him up from 73rd in the standings to 61st.&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.

It was an emotional win for Cameron Young, whose seven career runner-up finishes included the 2022 British Open at St. Andrews.

American Cameron Young seized his first US PGA Tour title on Sunday, firing a two-under par 68 in the final round of the Wyndham Championship for a six-stroke victory over Mac Meissner. It was an emotional win for Young, whose seven career runner-up finishes included the 2022 British Open at St. Andrews. He started the day with a five-stroke lead and after an opening bogey reeled off five straight birdies -- a run that included a 26-foot bomb at the third hole. A pair of bogeys at 16 and 17 were immaterial and Young tapped in for a par at the 18th to cap a two-under par 68 that gave him a 22-under total of 258. "I've been waiting for it for awhile," Young said. "I never thought I'd really be that emotional about it, but it's the end of my fourth season and I've had my chances. Never quite like this -- and I wasn't going to let it get away from me today." The win at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, had a little extra resonance for Young, who played college golf at North Carolina's Wake Forest University. He was also hoping the win might catch the eye of US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley with the biennial match play showdown with Europe coming up in September. "Obviously that team is a goal of many of us," the world number 44 said. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Fellow American Meissner had five birdies in his four-under 66 to take second on 16-under 264. Sweden's Alex Noren and American Mark Hubbard shared third on 265 while US amateur Jackson Koivun shared fifth place with American Chris Kirk and England's Aaron Rai. Sunday's round marked the end of the PGA regular-season with the top 70 on the points list advancing to the playoffs which start next week at the St. Jude Championship. Of the players hoping to play their way in this week, Kirk's finish was enough to move him up from 73rd in the standings to 61st. 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.

It was an emotional win for Cameron Young, whose seven career runner-up finishes included the 2022 British Open at St. Andrews.

Cameron Young captures long-awaited first PGA Tour win at Wyndham Championship

Chelsea signed teenage Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported £37 million ($49 million) on Sunday.&nbsp;Hato, who has been capped six times, agreed a seven-year contract with the Premier League club.&nbsp;The 19-year-old is Chelsea's eighth signing since the end of last season as boss Enzo Maresca strengths his squad to cope with the duel demands of the Premier League and Champions League this term.&nbsp;"I'm very excited, I'm so happy to be here," said Hato, who can operate in central defence or at left-back.&nbsp;"I thought a lot about my future and wanted to take the next step in my career. Chelsea is the best place for me to do that so I'm very happy."&nbsp;Hato joined Ajax's academy from hometown club Sparta Rotterdam in 2018 and signed his first professional contract aged 16 four years later.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;He scored four goals in 111 appearances for the Eredivisie giants, with his international debut coming as a substitute against Gibraltar in 2023.&nbsp;Club World Cup champions Chelsea begin their Premier League campaign at home to Crystal Palace on August 17.&nbsp;The Blues had signed Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Mamadou Sarr, Dario Essugo, Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez prior to landing Hato.&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.

Jorrel Hato, who has been capped six times by the Netherlands, agreed a seven-year contract with the Premier League club.

Chelsea signed teenage Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported £37 million ($49 million) on Sunday. Hato, who has been capped six times, agreed a seven-year contract with the Premier League club. The 19-year-old is Chelsea's eighth signing since the end of last season as boss Enzo Maresca strengths his squad to cope with the duel demands of the Premier League and Champions League this term. "I'm very excited, I'm so happy to be here," said Hato, who can operate in central defence or at left-back. "I thought a lot about my future and wanted to take the next step in my career. Chelsea is the best place for me to do that so I'm very happy." Hato joined Ajax's academy from hometown club Sparta Rotterdam in 2018 and signed his first professional contract aged 16 four years later. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) He scored four goals in 111 appearances for the Eredivisie giants, with his international debut coming as a substitute against Gibraltar in 2023. Club World Cup champions Chelsea begin their Premier League campaign at home to Crystal Palace on August 17. The Blues had signed Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Mamadou Sarr, Dario Essugo, Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez prior to landing Hato. 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.

Jorrel Hato, who has been capped six times by the Netherlands, agreed a seven-year contract with the Premier League club.

Premier League: Chelsea sign Dutch defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi will be sidelined indefinitely with what the MLS team described as a "minor muscle injury in his right leg" in a statement on Sunday.&nbsp;The 38-year-old Argentine legend suffered an upper right leg injury early in Miami's penalty-kicks home win over Mexico's Necaxa on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match.&nbsp;Messi went out in the 11th minute but walked off the field and into the locker room.&nbsp;Messi "underwent medical tests to evaluate the extent of the muscle discomfort he experienced" that forced him out of the match, Inter Miami said in its statement.&nbsp;"The results confirmed a minor muscle injury in his right leg. His medical clearance will depend on his clinical progress and response to treatment."&nbsp;That means there is no timetable for a return by the Miami talisman, who shares the MLS season lead with 18 goals and also has nine assists in 18 matches.&nbsp;Jordi Alba, who netted an equalizer for Miami in second half stoppage time to set up the penalty shootout the hosts won 5-4, said Messi's early exit was "a huge sadness for the whole team."&nbsp;Inter Miami is 12-4 with six drawn for 42 points, fifth in the Eastern Conference and eight points adrift of league pace-setter Philadelphia but with three matches in hand.&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;Any extended absence also would be a major blow for Miami in the Leagues Cup, which Inter won in 2023 just after Messi arrived in South Florida.&nbsp;Miami, which will host UNAM Pumas on Wednesday, ranks second on the MLS table to qualify for the Leagues Cup knockout stage with five points and would clinch a quarter-final berth with a victory.&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 suffered an upper right leg injury early in Inter Miami's penalty-kicks home win over Mexico's Necaxa on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match.

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi will be sidelined indefinitely with what the MLS team described as a "minor muscle injury in his right leg" in a statement on Sunday. The 38-year-old Argentine legend suffered an upper right leg injury early in Miami's penalty-kicks home win over Mexico's Necaxa on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match. Messi went out in the 11th minute but walked off the field and into the locker room. Messi "underwent medical tests to evaluate the extent of the muscle discomfort he experienced" that forced him out of the match, Inter Miami said in its statement. "The results confirmed a minor muscle injury in his right leg. His medical clearance will depend on his clinical progress and response to treatment." That means there is no timetable for a return by the Miami talisman, who shares the MLS season lead with 18 goals and also has nine assists in 18 matches. Jordi Alba, who netted an equalizer for Miami in second half stoppage time to set up the penalty shootout the hosts won 5-4, said Messi's early exit was "a huge sadness for the whole team." Inter Miami is 12-4 with six drawn for 42 points, fifth in the Eastern Conference and eight points adrift of league pace-setter Philadelphia but with three matches in hand. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Any extended absence also would be a major blow for Miami in the Leagues Cup, which Inter won in 2023 just after Messi arrived in South Florida. Miami, which will host UNAM Pumas on Wednesday, ranks second on the MLS table to qualify for the Leagues Cup knockout stage with five points and would clinch a quarter-final berth with a victory. 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 suffered an upper right leg injury early in Inter Miami's penalty-kicks home win over Mexico's Necaxa on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match.

Lionel Messi out indefinitely with 'minor muscle injury': Inter Miami

Departing Tottenham captain Son Heung-min was in tears and his teammates threw him in the air on an emotional evening in his native South Korea on Sunday. Spurs drew 1-1 with Newcastle in a pre-season friendly in Seoul but that was secondary to the farewell for the 33-year-old attacker.&nbsp;&nbsp;There was also the sorry sight of James Maddison being stretchered off with what manager Thomas Frank said "was most likely a bad injury" to his knee.&nbsp;&nbsp;In what could have been his final game for the north Londoners, Son played 65 minutes but did not score at Seoul World Cup Stadium, a day after announcing his decision to leave Tottenham this summer after a decade. He left the pitch to a thunderous ovation from nearly 65,000 fans, hugging his teammates and even his opponents.&nbsp;The South Korea captain was caught offside twice in the early going, as his teammates tried to create opportunities for him, but he did not really assert himself on the match otherwise.&nbsp;Son was replaced in the 65th minute by Mohammed Kudus and he walked off in tears as thousands of fans chanted his name.&nbsp;"I didn't think I was going to cry at first," Son said. "But after hearing a few words from my teammates, leaving the club I’ve spent so much time with felt really tough.&nbsp;"I felt really, really happy playing this match. Thanks to my fans, my teammates and also my opponents, I've had an unforgettable day."&nbsp;Son, who has been linked with LAFC in Major League Soccer, declined to reveal his next destination, saying: "Nothing has been finalised."&nbsp;Frank said he enjoyed the "unbelievable, beautiful scenes" Son had with players from both sides on his way off the pitch.&nbsp;Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said his players' reaction to the end of Son's night had not been planned.&nbsp;"I think it was very instinctive from the players," Howe said. "I think that speaks volumes for him as a person and him as a footballer that both teams recognise the way he's played the game."&nbsp;Brennan Johnson's right-footed strike opened the scoring for Tottenham in the fourth minute, and the Welsh forward paid homage to Son by mimicking the South Korean star's camera celebration.&nbsp;Harvey Barnes levelled in the 38th minute, beating Antonin Kinsky with a right-footed shot that went in off the post.&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.

In what could have been his final game for the north Londoners, Son played 65 minutes but did not score at Seoul World Cup Stadium, a day after announcing his decision to leave Tottenham this summer after a decade.

Departing Tottenham captain Son Heung-min was in tears and his teammates threw him in the air on an emotional evening in his native South Korea on Sunday. Spurs drew 1-1 with Newcastle in a pre-season friendly in Seoul but that was secondary to the farewell for the 33-year-old attacker. There was also the sorry sight of James Maddison being stretchered off with what manager Thomas Frank said "was most likely a bad injury" to his knee. In what could have been his final game for the north Londoners, Son played 65 minutes but did not score at Seoul World Cup Stadium, a day after announcing his decision to leave Tottenham this summer after a decade. He left the pitch to a thunderous ovation from nearly 65,000 fans, hugging his teammates and even his opponents. The South Korea captain was caught offside twice in the early going, as his teammates tried to create opportunities for him, but he did not really assert himself on the match otherwise. Son was replaced in the 65th minute by Mohammed Kudus and he walked off in tears as thousands of fans chanted his name. "I didn't think I was going to cry at first," Son said. "But after hearing a few words from my teammates, leaving the club I’ve spent so much time with felt really tough. "I felt really, really happy playing this match. Thanks to my fans, my teammates and also my opponents, I've had an unforgettable day." Son, who has been linked with LAFC in Major League Soccer, declined to reveal his next destination, saying: "Nothing has been finalised." Frank said he enjoyed the "unbelievable, beautiful scenes" Son had with players from both sides on his way off the pitch. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said his players' reaction to the end of Son's night had not been planned. "I think it was very instinctive from the players," Howe said. "I think that speaks volumes for him as a person and him as a footballer that both teams recognise the way he's played the game." Brennan Johnson's right-footed strike opened the scoring for Tottenham in the fourth minute, and the Welsh forward paid homage to Son by mimicking the South Korean star's camera celebration. Harvey Barnes levelled in the 38th minute, beating Antonin Kinsky with a right-footed shot that went in off the post. 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.

In what could have been his final game for the north Londoners, Son played 65 minutes but did not score at Seoul World Cup Stadium, a day after announcing his decision to leave Tottenham this summer after a decade.

Departing Spurs captain Son Heung-min in tears after emotional evening in Seoul

The game can go either way despite England dominating with the bat on day four of the ongoing Oval Test. Joe Root and Harry Brook slammed stunning centuries; the Indian bowlers brought the touring side back in with late wickets before first bad light and then rain hampered proceedings, leaving England needing 35 runs with three wickets remaining to win this Test, considering injured Chris Woakes decides against coming out to bat. Bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton is at the crease alongside keeper-batter Jamie Smith, both of whom struggled against the reverse swing late on the fourth day.<h3>Tipsy-turvy day at the Oval &nbsp;</h3>Day four began with English openers Ben Duckett and the stand-in captain for this game, Ollie Pope, taking strides. Unlike how they approached batting in the first innings, switching to the Bazball mode, they deployed a cautious approach during the run chase. Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal did try to get under Duckett’s skin, which paid dividends as he played a wrong line, only to find the second slip fielder grabbing it. Mohammed Siraj then accounted for Pope, trapped in front of the wickets. &nbsp;That dismissal, however, brought Brook to the crease, who then made merry in the second session, putting England within touching distance of a massive win, a record run chase at this venue. His hundred, 10th so far in Tests and first in the fourth innings, pushed Root to his 39th in Tests, as the pair put India’s back against the wall. &nbsp;Just when they looked like taking this game away from India, especially considering how quickly Brook was scoring runs, Akash Deep removed the young batter for a brilliant 111 off just 98 balls that included 14 boundaries and two sixes. His wicket broke England’s momentum, as the Indian pacers pounced onto it, later removing Root on 105. &nbsp;Now, into the tail, with England a batter short, considering Woakes is out of the match with a shoulder injury, the English seemed to be on the back foot, with reverse swing doing wonders for India. However, before the visitors could make further inroads in the game, bad light and then rain stopped the play, bringing the fifth day into the picture.&nbsp;

England need 35 runs with three wickets remaining to win the fifth Test at the Oval and seal the series 3-1. 

The game can go either way despite England dominating with the bat on day four of the ongoing Oval Test. Joe Root and Harry Brook slammed stunning centuries; the Indian bowlers brought the touring side back in with late wickets before first bad light and then rain hampered proceedings, leaving England needing 35 runs with three wickets remaining to win this Test, considering injured Chris Woakes decides against coming out to bat. Bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton is at the crease alongside keeper-batter Jamie Smith, both of whom struggled against the reverse swing late on the fourth day. Tipsy-turvy day at the Oval Day four began with English openers Ben Duckett and the stand-in captain for this game, Ollie Pope, taking strides. Unlike how they approached batting in the first innings, switching to the Bazball mode, they deployed a cautious approach during the run chase. Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal did try to get under Duckett’s skin, which paid dividends as he played a wrong line, only to find the second slip fielder grabbing it. Mohammed Siraj then accounted for Pope, trapped in front of the wickets. That dismissal, however, brought Brook to the crease, who then made merry in the second session, putting England within touching distance of a massive win, a record run chase at this venue. His hundred, 10th so far in Tests and first in the fourth innings, pushed Root to his 39th in Tests, as the pair put India’s back against the wall. Just when they looked like taking this game away from India, especially considering how quickly Brook was scoring runs, Akash Deep removed the young batter for a brilliant 111 off just 98 balls that included 14 boundaries and two sixes. His wicket broke England’s momentum, as the Indian pacers pounced onto it, later removing Root on 105. Now, into the tail, with England a batter short, considering Woakes is out of the match with a shoulder injury, the English seemed to be on the back foot, with reverse swing doing wonders for India. However, before the visitors could make further inroads in the game, bad light and then rain stopped the play, bringing the fifth day into the picture.

England need 35 runs with three wickets remaining to win the fifth Test at the Oval and seal the series 3-1.&nbsp;

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