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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a big step to stop age fraud in cricket. It is now looking to hire a professional agency to verify the age and identity of young players. A Request for Proposal (RFP) has already been sent out, seeking experienced companies to apply for the job. The BCCI hopes to appoint the agency by the end of August.&nbsp;The decision comes after some players were found to have submitted doubtful documents in the past. To keep things fair and transparent, the BCCI wants to make sure only deserving and eligible players get a chance. By bringing in outside experts, the board aims to make the process stronger and more reliable.&nbsp;Currently, BCCI uses a two-step method to check a player's age. First, they look at documents, like birth certificates and school records. If needed, a bone test called the TW3 (Tanner-Whitehouse 3) will be done. These checks are mainly done for boys under 16 and girls under 15.&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;The BCCI has set some clear rules for the companies that want to take up the job. They must have at least three years of experience in doing background checks for big companies or schools. They should also be able to work across all parts of India: cities, towns, and villages and carry out both online and field checks, if required.&nbsp;The agency will have to verify several kinds of documents like age proof, address proof and school records. In some cases, they may even have to visit the player’s home or school to confirm the details, especially in rural areas.&nbsp;Age-verification is usually done in July and August each year, but since the new agency will be hired later this month, the process might go on till September.&nbsp;This move marks a major change, as BCCI used to do all these checks in-house. Now, by hiring outside experts, the board is looking to make youth cricket more honest and fair.

The decision comes after some players were found to have submitted doubtful documents in the past. To keep things fair and transparent, the BCCI wants to make sure only deserving and eligible players get a chance. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a big step to stop age fraud in cricket. It is now looking to hire a professional agency to verify the age and identity of young players. A Request for Proposal (RFP) has already been sent out, seeking experienced companies to apply for the job. The BCCI hopes to appoint the agency by the end of August. The decision comes after some players were found to have submitted doubtful documents in the past. To keep things fair and transparent, the BCCI wants to make sure only deserving and eligible players get a chance. By bringing in outside experts, the board aims to make the process stronger and more reliable. Currently, BCCI uses a two-step method to check a player's age. First, they look at documents, like birth certificates and school records. If needed, a bone test called the TW3 (Tanner-Whitehouse 3) will be done. These checks are mainly done for boys under 16 and girls under 15. Also read | Live proposal during WCL final sets internet ablaze, tournament owner says 'I am going to...' The BCCI has set some clear rules for the companies that want to take up the job. They must have at least three years of experience in doing background checks for big companies or schools. They should also be able to work across all parts of India: cities, towns, and villages and carry out both online and field checks, if required. The agency will have to verify several kinds of documents like age proof, address proof and school records. In some cases, they may even have to visit the player’s home or school to confirm the details, especially in rural areas. Age-verification is usually done in July and August each year, but since the new agency will be hired later this month, the process might go on till September. This move marks a major change, as BCCI used to do all these checks in-house. Now, by hiring outside experts, the board is looking to make youth cricket more honest and fair.

The decision comes after some players were found to have submitted doubtful documents in the past. To keep things fair and transparent, the BCCI wants to make sure only deserving and eligible players get a chance.&nbsp;

BCCI gets serious about age-fraud, plans to hire verification agency

WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 2 is upon us, with several A-listers waiting to entertain countless fans worldwide. If the Night 1 ending was anything to take any indications from as to what to come, the stacked match card for Night 2 is about to blow the roof off at the MetLife Stadium in New York. From the current WWE Champion John Cena facing the company's face Cody Rhodes in a street fight, to several high-profile matches also headlining Night 2, here is all you need to know about the first-of-its-kind extravaganza at the summer's biggest party.&nbsp;The Night 1 ended with Seth Rollins successfully cashing in his ‘Money in the Bank’ briefcase on the just-announced winner of the main event, CM Punk, shocking the WWE universe. With Punk down and out and Rollins standing tall with his latest faction and Paul Heyman by his side, the fans loved the Night 1 ending, which also raised expectations for the following Night 2.&nbsp;In Pics | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/wwe-summerslam-2025-results-full-winners-list-ft-seth-rollins-logan-paul-and-more-1754220327924">WWE SummerSlam 2025 Results: Full Winners List ft. Seth Rollins, Logan Paul and More</a> &nbsp;The SummerSlam 2025 Night 2 match card screams passion, hunger and anxiety for all involved, with several title matches on the line. Be it the men’s division or the women’s, every star in-ring performer cannot wait to grace this occasion and etch their names in pro-wrestling history. &nbsp; &nbsp;While the onus remains on the main event, involving the ‘Greatest of all time’ John Cena defending his world title against Cody Rhodes, with the rumours of the Final Boss ‘The Rock’ interfering at some point during this street fight, AJ Styles, Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley also featuring makes it mouthwatering for the fans to watch.<h3>Here is the complete match card for SummerSlam 2025 Night 2 – &nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Six-Way Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match for the WWE Tag Team Championships</li><li>Solo Sikoa vs. Jacob Fatu for the Men's United States Championship in a Steel Cage Match</li><li>Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria for the Women's Intercontinental Championship in a No Disqualification Match</li><li>Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ Styles for the Men's Intercontinental Championship</li><li>Naomi vs. Rhea Ripley vs. IYO SKY for the Women's World Championship</li><li>John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship in a Street Fight</li></ul>Meanwhile, for the passionate WWE fans in India, the live telecast will begin at 3:30 AM IST, with the pre-show and post-show also part of the whole schedule.&nbsp;

Here is all you need to know about the first-of-its-kind extravaganza at the summer's biggest party.

WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 2 is upon us, with several A-listers waiting to entertain countless fans worldwide. If the Night 1 ending was anything to take any indications from as to what to come, the stacked match card for Night 2 is about to blow the roof off at the MetLife Stadium in New York. From the current WWE Champion John Cena facing the company's face Cody Rhodes in a street fight, to several high-profile matches also headlining Night 2, here is all you need to know about the first-of-its-kind extravaganza at the summer's biggest party. The Night 1 ended with Seth Rollins successfully cashing in his ‘Money in the Bank’ briefcase on the just-announced winner of the main event, CM Punk, shocking the WWE universe. With Punk down and out and Rollins standing tall with his latest faction and Paul Heyman by his side, the fans loved the Night 1 ending, which also raised expectations for the following Night 2. In Pics | WWE SummerSlam 2025 Results: Full Winners List ft. Seth Rollins, Logan Paul and More The SummerSlam 2025 Night 2 match card screams passion, hunger and anxiety for all involved, with several title matches on the line. Be it the men’s division or the women’s, every star in-ring performer cannot wait to grace this occasion and etch their names in pro-wrestling history. While the onus remains on the main event, involving the ‘Greatest of all time’ John Cena defending his world title against Cody Rhodes, with the rumours of the Final Boss ‘The Rock’ interfering at some point during this street fight, AJ Styles, Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley also featuring makes it mouthwatering for the fans to watch. Here is the complete match card for SummerSlam 2025 Night 2 – Six-Way Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match for the WWE Tag Team Championships Solo Sikoa vs. Jacob Fatu for the Men's United States Championship in a Steel Cage Match Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria for the Women's Intercontinental Championship in a No Disqualification Match Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ Styles for the Men's Intercontinental Championship Naomi vs. Rhea Ripley vs. IYO SKY for the Women's World Championship John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship in a Street Fight Meanwhile, for the passionate WWE fans in India, the live telecast will begin at 3:30 AM IST, with the pre-show and post-show also part of the whole schedule.

Here is all you need to know about the first-of-its-kind extravaganza at the summer's biggest party.

From Cena-Rhodes to Styles-Mysterio, here’s all you need to know about WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 2; check full match cards

The second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) ended on Saturday (Aug 2) with South Africa thrashing Pakistan by nine wickets in the summit clash at the Edgbaston stadium in Birmingham. Skipper AB de Villiers led the charge for his team, smashing an unbeaten 120 off 60 balls with an astonishing strike rate of 200 to take South Africa home with 19 balls to spare. This was the second instance where Pakistan lost the final of the WCL, having previously lost to India in 2024.&nbsp;While South Africa celebrated a dominant win, it was an unexpected moment off the field that stole the spotlight: an interview that quickly went viral.&nbsp;After the final, WCL owner Harshit Tomar was being interviewed by presenter Karishma Kotak. As the conversation was ongoing, Kotak asked Tomar how he planned to celebrate the successful conclusion of the tournament. Without hesitation, Tomar dropped a bombshell on live television: “Probably once this is over, I’m going to propose to you.”&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WCL owner proposing Anchor on live after SA became champions 😭<a href="https://t.co/o8fnjBGpb8">pic.twitter.com/o8fnjBGpb8</a>&mdash; Div🦁 (@div_yumm) <a href="https://twitter.com/div_yumm/status/1951727573794467921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-shubman-gill-to-kl-rahul-top-five-indian-run-scorers-in-andersontendulkar-trophy-1754203786260">From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul: Top five Indian run-scorers in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy</a>&nbsp;The comment made Karishma a bit awkward, but she replied with ‘Oh my god’ before she wrapped up the segment. The moment immediately went viral on social media, with clips of the 'live proposal' circulating rapidly across platforms.&nbsp;While some viewers saw it as a bold gesture, many called the moment awkward and inappropriate, especially considering it happened during a live broadcast. Several users pointed out that such a comment could put the presenter in a difficult spot, questioning whether it was the right time or place.&nbsp;Despite the mixed reactions, Tomar didn’t shy away. He later posted a photo with Karishma on his Instagram, using a heart emoji as the caption. Kotak, in turn, reacted to the post with a heart hands emoji, further fueling curiosity. Everyone is curious to know what might come next in this spectacle.

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After the final, WCL owner Harshit Tomar was being interviewed by presenter Karishma Kotak. As the conversation was ongoing, Kotak asked Tomar how he planned to celebrate the successful conclusion of the tournament. Without hesitation, Tomar dropped a bombshell on live television.

The second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) ended on Saturday (Aug 2) with South Africa thrashing Pakistan by nine wickets in the summit clash at the Edgbaston stadium in Birmingham. Skipper AB de Villiers led the charge for his team, smashing an unbeaten 120 off 60 balls with an astonishing strike rate of 200 to take South Africa home with 19 balls to spare. This was the second instance where Pakistan lost the final of the WCL, having previously lost to India in 2024. While South Africa celebrated a dominant win, it was an unexpected moment off the field that stole the spotlight: an interview that quickly went viral. After the final, WCL owner Harshit Tomar was being interviewed by presenter Karishma Kotak. As the conversation was ongoing, Kotak asked Tomar how he planned to celebrate the successful conclusion of the tournament. Without hesitation, Tomar dropped a bombshell on live television: “Probably once this is over, I’m going to propose to you.” WATCH VIDEO -

After the final, WCL owner Harshit Tomar was being interviewed by presenter Karishma Kotak. As the conversation was ongoing, Kotak asked Tomar how he planned to celebrate the successful conclusion of the tournament. Without hesitation, Tomar dropped a bombshell on live television.

Live proposal during WCL final sets internet ablaze, tournament owner says 'I am going to...'

Just bowling well is not enough sometimes to pick up a wicket, as teams even use different tactics to get under a batter’s skin. During the ongoing Oval Test between India and England, something similar unfolded early on day four, which eventually favoured the touring Indian Team. The instance involved England opener Ben Duckett and his counterpart Yashasvi Jaiswal. At a time when Mohammed Siraj was turning heads with his brilliant spell with the conditions also assisting him throughout, Jaiswal tried irking Duckett with some comments, which eventually worked wonders for India, as Siraj’s fellow seamer Prasidh Krishna made the most of it, dismissing him soon after.&nbsp;Unlike how the English openers attacked the Indian quicks in the first innings, they deployed a cautious approach during the run chase. Though both openers controlled the innings late on day three, Siraj dismissing Zak Crawley on the last ball of the day broke their stand.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-shubman-gill-to-kl-rahul-top-five-indian-run-scorers-in-andersontendulkar-trophy-1754203786260">In Pics | From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul: Top five Indian run-scorers in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy</a> &nbsp;Batting alongside his stand-in captain for this game, Ollie Pope, Duckett took his time before chasing Siraj’s seaming off cutters, only for Jaiswal to hamper his concentration with a few words. Midway into an over in the first session, Jaiswal tried getting under Duckett’s skin, with the stump mic recording the whole conversation. &nbsp;Walking closer to Duckett, Jaiswal said, “Come on, I want to see your shots. Play the sweep, reverse sweep. This is not your game,” to which the English opener replied, ‘Why should I listen to you?' &nbsp;Watch Video -&nbsp;

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That conversation, however, seemed to have irked Duckett, who later played a wrong line to edge off Krishna to the second slip, with KL Rahul completing the catch on 54. &nbsp;Siraj, on the other hand, removed Pope trapped in front of the wickets for the second time in this match, sending two of England’s top orders back in the hut.<h3>Game evenly poised at the Oval&nbsp;</h3>With five sessions and seven wickets remaining, England need another 210 runs to win the fifth Test and take the series home. Although already leading the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (2-1), a win here in London will seal their second series win this summer after thrashing Zimbabwe in a one-off Test earlier in May. &nbsp;Joe Root (23*) and Harry Brook (38*) are currently at the crease, with England’s scorecard reading 164 for three in 38 overs.

Joe Root (23*) and Harry Brook (38*) are currently at the crease, with England’s scorecard reading 164 for three in 38 overs. 

Just bowling well is not enough sometimes to pick up a wicket, as teams even use different tactics to get under a batter’s skin. During the ongoing Oval Test between India and England, something similar unfolded early on day four, which eventually favoured the touring Indian Team. The instance involved England opener Ben Duckett and his counterpart Yashasvi Jaiswal. At a time when Mohammed Siraj was turning heads with his brilliant spell with the conditions also assisting him throughout, Jaiswal tried irking Duckett with some comments, which eventually worked wonders for India, as Siraj’s fellow seamer Prasidh Krishna made the most of it, dismissing him soon after. Unlike how the English openers attacked the Indian quicks in the first innings, they deployed a cautious approach during the run chase. Though both openers controlled the innings late on day three, Siraj dismissing Zak Crawley on the last ball of the day broke their stand. In Pics | From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul: Top five Indian run-scorers in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Batting alongside his stand-in captain for this game, Ollie Pope, Duckett took his time before chasing Siraj’s seaming off cutters, only for Jaiswal to hamper his concentration with a few words. Midway into an over in the first session, Jaiswal tried getting under Duckett’s skin, with the stump mic recording the whole conversation. Walking closer to Duckett, Jaiswal said, “Come on, I want to see your shots. Play the sweep, reverse sweep. This is not your game,” to which the English opener replied, ‘Why should I listen to you?' Watch Video -

Joe Root (23*) and Harry Brook (38*) are currently at the crease, with England’s scorecard reading 164 for three in 38 overs.&nbsp;

Oval Test: How Jaiswal’s sledging helped India remove Ben Duckett early on day 4 – WATCH

From Athanasios John Traicos to Doug Cleverley, meet the five cricketers who endured the longest waits between Test matches before making comebacks.

From Athanasios John Traicos to Doug Cleverley, meet the five cricketers who endured the longest waits between Test matches before making comebacks.

Top 5 cricketers who waited the longest for a Test comeback — No. 1 even changed countries

Former South Africa captain and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star AB de Villiers on Sunday (Aug 3) named his all-time IPL Playing XI as he included Indian greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. De Villiers, who played with Virat at RCB, also included Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav, while he refrained from including any other South African in the Playing XI apart from him. The honourable list also includes names like Lasith Malinga and Daniel Vettori.<h2>De Villiers names Playing XI</h2>The former South Africa batter started his IPL career at Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) before he moved to RCB in 2011. During that period, he played with some of the greats of the game, including Daniel Vettori and Kohli, with the former serving at both Delhi and RCB. Interestingly, De Villiers’ team includes seven Indian players.&nbsp;MS Dhoni was named the captain and wicketkeeper by the Proteas, with the former India skipper winning five IPL titles.&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;"Jasprit Bumrah is one of the greatest bowlers I've ever played against. He never troubled me too much, luckily," said De Villiers recently while speaking to Shubhankar Mishra.The four foreign players include De Villiers himself, Matthew Hayden, Lasith Malinga and Daniel Vettori. Despite enjoying a stellar run, De Villiers failed to win the IPL and reached the final on two occasions, including the 2011 and 2016 editions.&nbsp;However, on both occasions, he failed to cross the winning line with RCB ending up as runners-up to Chennai Super Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad.<h2>AB de Villiers' All-Time IPL XI</h2>Rohit Sharma, Matthew Hayden, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, AB de Villiers, Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni (C &amp; WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lasith Malinga, Daniel Vettori.

De Villiers, who played with Virat at RCB, also included Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav, while he refrained from including any other South African in the Playing XI apart from him. The honourable list also includes names like Lasith Malinga and Daniel Vettori.

Former South Africa captain and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star AB de Villiers on Sunday (Aug 3) named his all-time IPL Playing XI as he included Indian greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. De Villiers, who played with Virat at RCB, also included Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav, while he refrained from including any other South African in the Playing XI apart from him. The honourable list also includes names like Lasith Malinga and Daniel Vettori. De Villiers names Playing XI The former South Africa batter started his IPL career at Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) before he moved to RCB in 2011. During that period, he played with some of the greats of the game, including Daniel Vettori and Kohli, with the former serving at both Delhi and RCB. Interestingly, De Villiers’ team includes seven Indian players. MS Dhoni was named the captain and wicketkeeper by the Proteas, with the former India skipper winning five IPL titles. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) "Jasprit Bumrah is one of the greatest bowlers I've ever played against. He never troubled me too much, luckily," said De Villiers recently while speaking to Shubhankar Mishra. The four foreign players include De Villiers himself, Matthew Hayden, Lasith Malinga and Daniel Vettori. Despite enjoying a stellar run, De Villiers failed to win the IPL and reached the final on two occasions, including the 2011 and 2016 editions. However, on both occasions, he failed to cross the winning line with RCB ending up as runners-up to Chennai Super Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad. AB de Villiers' All-Time IPL XI Rohit Sharma, Matthew Hayden, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, AB de Villiers, Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lasith Malinga, Daniel Vettori.

De Villiers, who played with Virat at RCB, also included Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav, while he refrained from including any other South African in the Playing XI apart from him. The honourable list also includes names like Lasith Malinga and Daniel Vettori.

AB de Villiers names Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in his all-time IPL XI; Bumrah, Malinga make the cut

Over the 54-year-long history of ODI cricket, many batters have smashed record-breaking partnerships, bringing the bowlers to their feet. Now, let's glance at the top five highest partnerships in 50-over cricket.


Over the 54-year-long history of ODI cricket, many batters have smashed record-breaking partnerships, bringing the bowlers to their feet. Now, let's glance at the top five highest partnerships in 50-over cricket.

Top five partnerships in ODI cricket: You won’t believe who’s at no. 5

Here is a look at five teams with most runs in a single series of a Test series featuring Australia, India and England. India became the recent addition after their record-breaking 3809 runs against England in Anderson-Tendulkar series.

Here is a look at five teams with most runs in a single series of a Test series featuring Australia, India and England. India became the recent addition after their record-breaking 3809 runs against England in Anderson-Tendulkar series.

5 teams with the most runs in a single Test series

The inaugural season of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy has been phenomenal for the Indian batters with three batters crossing the 500-run mark. Now, let's glance at the five Indian batters who scored the most runs during the ongoing India-England Test series.

The inaugural season of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy has been phenomenal for the Indian batters with three batters crossing the 500-run mark. Now, let's glance at the five Indian batters who scored the most runs during the ongoing India-England Test series.

From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul: Top five Indian run-scorers in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

Here is a look at the five highest successful run chases in Tests at The Oval as India and England are set to play a thriller on Day 4 of the Oval Test. India need nine more wickets to win the match while England have another 324 runs to chase if they are to win.

Here is a look at the five highest successful run chases in Tests at The Oval as India and England are set to play a thriller on Day 4 of the Oval Test. India need nine more wickets to win the match while England have another 324 runs to chase if they are to win.

5 Highest successful run chases in Tests at The Oval

It will be a decisive day in the five-match Test series between India and England as the two square off on Day 4 of The Oval Test match on Sunday (Aug 3). Needing 324 runs more to win, the hosts closed Day 3 at 50/1, losing Zak Crawley on the final ball. With India needing nine more wickets to win, the match hangs in balance, while the visitors will have the edge, considering England will have to script history to win the match. However, the weather could play a significant role on Day 4, so here’s all you need to know about the forecast.<h2>Will rain play spoilsport?</h2>Weather reports from BBC and AccuWeather suggest clouds could return on Sunday, with rain having already disrupted play in the match. There is a 40–50 per cent chance of rain throughout the day, particularly peaking during the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to hover between 18 °C and 22 °C, with humid conditions possibly assisting bowlers early on. Rain interruptions could disrupt what promises to be a gripping day of Test cricket.&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>England target record chase</h2>Over the years, 107 Test matches have been played at The Oval with no team able to chase down a total above 300 runs. The highest successful run chase at The Oval is 263, achieved by England against Australia in the Ashes in 1902. The score is also England’s highest at the venue, with the next successful run chase coming in 1963 for the West Indies. If England end up chasing the total, it will be the highest successful chase at the venue.<h2>Can India level the series?</h2>Mohammed Siraj quick bowled a peach of a delivery on the final ball of the day, a steering Yorker to England’s Zak Crawley, breaking his off stump, to wrap day three proceedings of the Oval Test. Needing 374 to win the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England did everything right till the last moment, only for Siraj to shock them and put India ahead in this run chase. Crawley and Ben Duckett, however, stitched 50 runs for the first wicket inside 14 overs, with the hosts needing another 324 runs to win with nine wickets and two days remaining.

The Oval Weather Report

Needing 324 runs more to win, the hosts closed Day 3 at 50/1, losing Zak Crawley on the final ball. With India needing nine more wickets to win, the match hangs in balance, while the visitors will have the edge, considering England will have to script history to win the match. 

It will be a decisive day in the five-match Test series between India and England as the two square off on Day 4 of The Oval Test match on Sunday (Aug 3). Needing 324 runs more to win, the hosts closed Day 3 at 50/1, losing Zak Crawley on the final ball. With India needing nine more wickets to win, the match hangs in balance, while the visitors will have the edge, considering England will have to script history to win the match. However, the weather could play a significant role on Day 4, so here’s all you need to know about the forecast. Will rain play spoilsport? Weather reports from BBC and AccuWeather suggest clouds could return on Sunday, with rain having already disrupted play in the match. There is a 40–50 per cent chance of rain throughout the day, particularly peaking during the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to hover between 18 °C and 22 °C, with humid conditions possibly assisting bowlers early on. Rain interruptions could disrupt what promises to be a gripping day of Test cricket. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) England target record chase Over the years, 107 Test matches have been played at The Oval with no team able to chase down a total above 300 runs. The highest successful run chase at The Oval is 263, achieved by England against Australia in the Ashes in 1902. The score is also England’s highest at the venue, with the next successful run chase coming in 1963 for the West Indies. If England end up chasing the total, it will be the highest successful chase at the venue. Can India level the series? Mohammed Siraj quick bowled a peach of a delivery on the final ball of the day, a steering Yorker to England’s Zak Crawley, breaking his off stump, to wrap day three proceedings of the Oval Test. Needing 374 to win the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England did everything right till the last moment, only for Siraj to shock them and put India ahead in this run chase. Crawley and Ben Duckett, however, stitched 50 runs for the first wicket inside 14 overs, with the hosts needing another 324 runs to win with nine wickets and two days remaining.

Needing 324 runs more to win, the hosts closed Day 3 at 50/1, losing Zak Crawley on the final ball. With India needing nine more wickets to win, the match hangs in balance, while the visitors will have the edge, considering England will have to script history to win the match.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG, Day 4 Weather Report: Will rain play spoilsport at The Oval as India-England set for thrilling finish?

The final Test match between India and England is all set for a thrilling finale as both teams remain in the hunt for a win at The Oval. With 324 runs still needed to win, England can bank on the bazball approach as they did at Headingley to win the opening Test. However, if they need to break record books, they are to win the Test match as no side in the history of Test cricket has tasted glory in a fourth innings chase while hunting for than 300 runs. So here’s a look at the record books and why the hosts need a piece of history if they are to seal the series 3-1.<h2>England to break record books?</h2>Over the years, 107 Test matches have been played at The Oval with no team able to chase down a total above 300 runs. The highest successful run chase at The Oval is 263, achieved by England against Australia in the Ashes in 1902. The score is also England’s highest at the venue, with the next successful run chase coming in 1963 for the West Indies.&nbsp;The most recent highest successful run chase at the venue came in 2024 when Sri Lanka won by eight wickets. The sub-continent side scored 219 to win against hosts England as they kept their minor World Test Championship (WTC) hopes alive.&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>Highest successful run chases in Tests at The Oval</h2><ol><li>Target: 263 - England (263/9) vs Australia, 1902</li><li>Target: 252 - West Indies (255/2) vs England, 1963</li><li>Target: 242 - Australia (242/5) vs England, 1972</li><li>Target: 225 - West Indies (226/2) vs England, 1988</li><li>Target: 219 - Sri Lanka (219/2) vs England, 2024</li></ol><h2>Can India level the series?</h2>Mohammed Siraj quick bowled a peach of a delivery on the final ball of the day, a steering Yorker to England’s Zak Crawley, breaking his off stump, to wrap day three proceedings of the Oval Test. Needing 374 to win the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England did everything right till the last moment, only for Siraj to shock them and put India ahead in this run chase. Crawley and Ben Duckett, however, stitched 50 runs for the first wicket inside 14 overs, with the hosts needing another 324 runs to win with nine wickets and two days remaining.

England will need to break record books, if they are to win The Oval Test as no side in the history has tasted glory in a fourth innings chase while hunting for than 300 runs. So here’s a look at the record books and why the hosts need a piece of history if they are to seal the series 3-1.

The final Test match between India and England is all set for a thrilling finale as both teams remain in the hunt for a win at The Oval. With 324 runs still needed to win, England can bank on the bazball approach as they did at Headingley to win the opening Test. However, if they need to break record books, they are to win the Test match as no side in the history of Test cricket has tasted glory in a fourth innings chase while hunting for than 300 runs. So here’s a look at the record books and why the hosts need a piece of history if they are to seal the series 3-1. England to break record books? Over the years, 107 Test matches have been played at The Oval with no team able to chase down a total above 300 runs. The highest successful run chase at The Oval is 263, achieved by England against Australia in the Ashes in 1902. The score is also England’s highest at the venue, with the next successful run chase coming in 1963 for the West Indies. The most recent highest successful run chase at the venue came in 2024 when Sri Lanka won by eight wickets. The sub-continent side scored 219 to win against hosts England as they kept their minor World Test Championship (WTC) hopes alive. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Highest successful run chases in Tests at The Oval Target: 263 - England (263/9) vs Australia, 1902 Target: 252 - West Indies (255/2) vs England, 1963 Target: 242 - Australia (242/5) vs England, 1972 Target: 225 - West Indies (226/2) vs England, 1988 Target: 219 - Sri Lanka (219/2) vs England, 2024 Can India level the series? Mohammed Siraj quick bowled a peach of a delivery on the final ball of the day, a steering Yorker to England’s Zak Crawley, breaking his off stump, to wrap day three proceedings of the Oval Test. Needing 374 to win the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England did everything right till the last moment, only for Siraj to shock them and put India ahead in this run chase. Crawley and Ben Duckett, however, stitched 50 runs for the first wicket inside 14 overs, with the hosts needing another 324 runs to win with nine wickets and two days remaining.

England will need to break record books, if they are to win The Oval Test as no side in the history has tasted glory in a fourth innings chase while hunting for than 300 runs. So here’s a look at the record books and why the hosts need a piece of history if they are to seal the series 3-1.

IND vs ENG: England to break record books? Here's all you need to know about highest successful run chases at The Oval

Karen Khachanov reached his second straight prestige quarter-final on Saturday, ambushing eighth seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 7-5 to continue his ATP hot streak at the Toronto Masters.&nbsp;Khachanov will bid for a quarter-final berth at the US Open tuneup against Alex Michelsen, who claimed his first Masters last-eight place with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over fellow American and good friend Learner Tien.&nbsp;Khachanov was playing his first tournament since reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals last month.&nbsp;The world number 16 reeled off 18 straight points on serve over the first and second sets and produced love games in his final two service games of the match.&nbsp;Norway's Ruud, playing his second event after skipping Wimbledon because of injury, was never able to gain control, although he rallied from 4-2 down in the second set to level at 4-4 before Khachanov got back on track.&nbsp;"I had nothing to complain about until this point," said Khachanov, who notched his first win of the season over a top-20 player. "I tried to control play and my game plan was working, especially with the first serves.&nbsp;"It became difficult, but I'm super-glad I was able to put everything together at the end and finish the match."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Michelsen took full advantage of 42 unforced errors from Tien to close out their match in 81 minutes.&nbsp;"It feels really good," the 20-year-old winner said. "It's uncharted territory from now on. I'm super-happy to be in the quarters."&nbsp;Michelsen said that despite the raft of errors from Tien he had to take care with his own forehand to claim the victory.&nbsp;"I hit my forehand super-well today and I knew that if I didn't I would be in trouble," he said.&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.

Karen Khachanov will bid for a quarter-final berth at the US Open tuneup against Alex Michelsen, who claimed his first Masters last-eight place with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over fellow American and good friend Learner Tien.

Karen Khachanov reached his second straight prestige quarter-final on Saturday, ambushing eighth seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 7-5 to continue his ATP hot streak at the Toronto Masters. Khachanov will bid for a quarter-final berth at the US Open tuneup against Alex Michelsen, who claimed his first Masters last-eight place with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over fellow American and good friend Learner Tien. Khachanov was playing his first tournament since reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals last month. The world number 16 reeled off 18 straight points on serve over the first and second sets and produced love games in his final two service games of the match. Norway's Ruud, playing his second event after skipping Wimbledon because of injury, was never able to gain control, although he rallied from 4-2 down in the second set to level at 4-4 before Khachanov got back on track. "I had nothing to complain about until this point," said Khachanov, who notched his first win of the season over a top-20 player. "I tried to control play and my game plan was working, especially with the first serves. "It became difficult, but I'm super-glad I was able to put everything together at the end and finish the match." ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Michelsen took full advantage of 42 unforced errors from Tien to close out their match in 81 minutes. "It feels really good," the 20-year-old winner said. "It's uncharted territory from now on. I'm super-happy to be in the quarters." Michelsen said that despite the raft of errors from Tien he had to take care with his own forehand to claim the victory. "I hit my forehand super-well today and I knew that if I didn't I would be in trouble," he said. 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.

Karen Khachanov will bid for a quarter-final berth at the US Open tuneup against Alex Michelsen, who claimed his first Masters last-eight place with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over fellow American and good friend Learner Tien.

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Lionel Messi suffered an injury and was removed in the 11th minute of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup penalty kicks victory over Mexico's Necaxa on Saturday at Fort Lauderdale's Chase Stadium.&nbsp;The 38-year-old Argentine superstar forward appeared to be having treatment on his upper right leg or groin before making his exit under his own power and walking to the locker room.&nbsp;But after a 5-4 triumph in penalties after a 2-2 draw, Miami coach Javier Mascherano said it would be Sunday before exact details of the injury and the severity of the setback would be known.&nbsp;"Well, he felt a discomfort, and we will not be able to know until tomorrow how severe the injury is," Mascherano said after the match.&nbsp;"There's probably something there. Maybe not as important, because he was really not in pain. But he did feel a pull."&nbsp;Messi took the ball and dribbled into the Necaxa back line, but he stumbled at the top of the box and ran into Necaxa defender Alexis Pena then tumbled to the ground, pounding the pitch in frustration as the ball was cleared away.&nbsp;Moments later, Herons captain Messi was alone near midfield on the left wing by himself when he went to the ground in a seated position, lying on his back briefly until trainers arrived.&nbsp;Mascherano elected to send in Federico Redondo to replace Messi.&nbsp;Inter Miami won 5-4 on penalties after the 10-man teams played to a 2-2 draw after full time.&nbsp;Argentine striker Tomas Badaloni was denied on the decisive penalty kick in the third round of the shootout while Rodrigo De Paul, Ben Cremaschi, Jordi Alba, Redondo and Luis Suarez hit penalties for Miami, Uruguayan striker Suarez getting the decider on the last kick.&nbsp;Inter Miami Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia scored in the 12th minute, but Herons defender Maximiliano Falcon of Uruguay was shown a red card in the 17th minute.&nbsp;Badaloni netted the equalizer for Necaxa in the 33rd minute to lift the visitors level at half-time, and Necaxa was cut to 10 men as well when Cristian Calderon received a red card in the 60th minute.&nbsp;Ricardo Monreal, who came off the Necaxa bench in the 74th minute, scored in the 81st to put the Mexican side ahead only for Spain's Alba to net the equalizer for Miami in the second minute of stoppage time.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;During Argentine World Cup qualifiers in March, Messi was nagged by thigh strain issues.Messi has scored 18 goals and assisted on nine others in 18 MLS appearances this season.&nbsp;He assisted on both Inter Miami goals in a 2-1 victory over Atlas on Wednesday in their opener in the Leagues Cup, a tournament involving MLS and Mexican League squads.Miami conclude group stage play in the event on Wednesday against Pumas.&nbsp;Messi led Inter Miami to the inaugural Leagues Cup crown in 2023 just after his arrival with the MLS club. 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 appeared to be having treatment on his upper right leg or groin before making his exit under his own power and walking to the locker room.

Lionel Messi suffered an injury and was removed in the 11th minute of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup penalty kicks victory over Mexico's Necaxa on Saturday at Fort Lauderdale's Chase Stadium. The 38-year-old Argentine superstar forward appeared to be having treatment on his upper right leg or groin before making his exit under his own power and walking to the locker room. But after a 5-4 triumph in penalties after a 2-2 draw, Miami coach Javier Mascherano said it would be Sunday before exact details of the injury and the severity of the setback would be known. "Well, he felt a discomfort, and we will not be able to know until tomorrow how severe the injury is," Mascherano said after the match. "There's probably something there. Maybe not as important, because he was really not in pain. But he did feel a pull." Messi took the ball and dribbled into the Necaxa back line, but he stumbled at the top of the box and ran into Necaxa defender Alexis Pena then tumbled to the ground, pounding the pitch in frustration as the ball was cleared away. Moments later, Herons captain Messi was alone near midfield on the left wing by himself when he went to the ground in a seated position, lying on his back briefly until trainers arrived. Mascherano elected to send in Federico Redondo to replace Messi. Inter Miami won 5-4 on penalties after the 10-man teams played to a 2-2 draw after full time. Argentine striker Tomas Badaloni was denied on the decisive penalty kick in the third round of the shootout while Rodrigo De Paul, Ben Cremaschi, Jordi Alba, Redondo and Luis Suarez hit penalties for Miami, Uruguayan striker Suarez getting the decider on the last kick. Inter Miami Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia scored in the 12th minute, but Herons defender Maximiliano Falcon of Uruguay was shown a red card in the 17th minute. Badaloni netted the equalizer for Necaxa in the 33rd minute to lift the visitors level at half-time, and Necaxa was cut to 10 men as well when Cristian Calderon received a red card in the 60th minute. Ricardo Monreal, who came off the Necaxa bench in the 74th minute, scored in the 81st to put the Mexican side ahead only for Spain's Alba to net the equalizer for Miami in the second minute of stoppage time. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) During Argentine World Cup qualifiers in March, Messi was nagged by thigh strain issues. Messi has scored 18 goals and assisted on nine others in 18 MLS appearances this season. He assisted on both Inter Miami goals in a 2-1 victory over Atlas on Wednesday in their opener in the Leagues Cup, a tournament involving MLS and Mexican League squads. Miami conclude group stage play in the event on Wednesday against Pumas. Messi led Inter Miami to the inaugural Leagues Cup crown in 2023 just after his arrival with the MLS club. 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 appeared to be having treatment on his upper right leg or groin before making his exit under his own power and walking to the locker room.

Lionel Messi exits early with injury in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup win

Mohammed Siraj cannot do anything wrong. The ace Indian quick bowled a peach of a delivery, a steering Yorker to England’s Zak Crawley, breaking his off stump, to wrap day three proceedings of the Oval Test. Needing 374 to win the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England did everything right till the last moment, only for Siraj to shock them and put India ahead in this run chase. Crawley and Ben Duckett, however, stitched 50 runs for the first wicket inside 14 overs, with the hosts needing another 324 runs to win with nine wickets and two days remaining.&nbsp;Day three of the Oval Test entirely belonged to India. Resuming proceedings after losing two wickets late on the second day, the batting pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and night watchman Akash Deep took the attack to the opposition, also requiring fortune to favour them, or Team India rather.&nbsp;&nbsp;While Jaiswal completed his second hundred of the series (in the second session), it was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/oval-test-day-3-lunch-head-coach-gautam-gambhir-unearths-india-sunil-narine-in-akash-deep-as-visitors-on-top-1754136435395">Akash Deep’s maiden Test fifty (66) that hogged all the limelight</a>. &nbsp;Captain Shubman Gill looked like breaking Sunil Gavaskar’s series runs tally record but fell prey to Gus Atkinson’s beauty, getting out on 11, finishing his first series as the Test skipper with 754 runs in five matches. Karun Nair departed soon after, but Manchester game heroes Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar ensured India stayed ahead in the game. &nbsp;Following Jaiswal’s dismissal on 118, the lower order frustrated England, with all contributing with the bat. Jadeja and Sundar completed their respective fifties, helping India post 396 in their second innings.<h3>ENG must break record to complete Oval chase &nbsp;</h3>England hold the record for the highest run-chase at this venue (263); however, for them to win this match, they must defy all previous records and several notions to stand tall. &nbsp;The opening pair of Duckett and Crawley faced a challenging spell of pace bowling but stood their ground only for Siraj to bowl his heart out and break the partnership just at the stroke of stumps on day three.&nbsp;

England need 324 runs to win the fifth Test against India with nine wickets and two days remaining. 

Mohammed Siraj cannot do anything wrong. The ace Indian quick bowled a peach of a delivery, a steering Yorker to England’s Zak Crawley, breaking his off stump, to wrap day three proceedings of the Oval Test. Needing 374 to win the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England did everything right till the last moment, only for Siraj to shock them and put India ahead in this run chase. Crawley and Ben Duckett, however, stitched 50 runs for the first wicket inside 14 overs, with the hosts needing another 324 runs to win with nine wickets and two days remaining. Day three of the Oval Test entirely belonged to India. Resuming proceedings after losing two wickets late on the second day, the batting pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and night watchman Akash Deep took the attack to the opposition, also requiring fortune to favour them, or Team India rather. While Jaiswal completed his second hundred of the series (in the second session), it was Akash Deep’s maiden Test fifty (66) that hogged all the limelight. Captain Shubman Gill looked like breaking Sunil Gavaskar’s series runs tally record but fell prey to Gus Atkinson’s beauty, getting out on 11, finishing his first series as the Test skipper with 754 runs in five matches. Karun Nair departed soon after, but Manchester game heroes Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar ensured India stayed ahead in the game. Following Jaiswal’s dismissal on 118, the lower order frustrated England, with all contributing with the bat. Jadeja and Sundar completed their respective fifties, helping India post 396 in their second innings. ENG must break record to complete Oval chase England hold the record for the highest run-chase at this venue (263); however, for them to win this match, they must defy all previous records and several notions to stand tall. The opening pair of Duckett and Crawley faced a challenging spell of pace bowling but stood their ground only for Siraj to bowl his heart out and break the partnership just at the stroke of stumps on day three.

England need 324 runs to win the fifth Test against India with nine wickets and two days remaining.&nbsp;

Mohammed Siraj produces magic on last ball to keep India ahead; ENG need 324 to win at Oval

The hype around the 2025 Asia Cup continues to grow as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) recently announced the venues for this eight-team tournament, along with the starting time. In the latest update, this tournament’s governing council named Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the two venues to host 19 matches from September 9 to 28. The biennial tournament, to be played in the T20 format, will feature ACC’s full members, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, alongside three associate nations, the UAE, Oman and Hong Kong.&nbsp;All matches will begin at 6 PM UAE time, which translates to 7:30 PM IST – the prime-time viewing for the Indian audiences. Although the 19-day tournament will feature as many games, there will be a rare instance of scheduling overlap (August 15). On India’s Independence Day, two matches will get underway: UAE vs Oman, followed by Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong. The first match begins at 4:30 PM (local time) – 6 PM IST, the second at its scheduled time (7:30 PM IST).&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/oval-test-day-3-lunch-head-coach-gautam-gambhir-unearths-india-sunil-narine-in-akash-deep-as-visitors-on-top-1754136435395">Oval Test, Day 3, Lunch - Gambhir unearths ‘India’s Narine’ in Akash Deep as visitors on top</a> &nbsp;As for India, the Men in Blue will face UAE (Sep 10), Pakistan (Sep 14) and Oman (Sep 19) in the group stage. Assuming the two heavyweights will top Group A, they will again face off in the Super 4 stage a week later (Sep 21). Meanwhile, the dates of India’s remaining Super 4 matches will depend on its position in the league standings. &nbsp;"ACC T20 Asia Cup venues and match timings are out! Looking forward to packed stadiums and some truly breath-taking encounters," the ACC said in a statement. &nbsp;"With top Asian cricketing nations set to battle it out in one of the most anticipated tournaments of the year, the announcement marks a major step forward in the tournament's preparations. From iconic stadiums to passionate fans, the stage is set for thrilling action across the continent."

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan might face off three times in the 2025 Asia Cup, including one in the group stage on September 14. 

The hype around the 2025 Asia Cup continues to grow as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) recently announced the venues for this eight-team tournament, along with the starting time. In the latest update, this tournament’s governing council named Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the two venues to host 19 matches from September 9 to 28. The biennial tournament, to be played in the T20 format, will feature ACC’s full members, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, alongside three associate nations, the UAE, Oman and Hong Kong. All matches will begin at 6 PM UAE time, which translates to 7:30 PM IST – the prime-time viewing for the Indian audiences. Although the 19-day tournament will feature as many games, there will be a rare instance of scheduling overlap (August 15). On India’s Independence Day, two matches will get underway: UAE vs Oman, followed by Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong. The first match begins at 4:30 PM (local time) – 6 PM IST, the second at its scheduled time (7:30 PM IST). Also read | Oval Test, Day 3, Lunch - Gambhir unearths ‘India’s Narine’ in Akash Deep as visitors on top As for India, the Men in Blue will face UAE (Sep 10), Pakistan (Sep 14) and Oman (Sep 19) in the group stage. Assuming the two heavyweights will top Group A, they will again face off in the Super 4 stage a week later (Sep 21). Meanwhile, the dates of India’s remaining Super 4 matches will depend on its position in the league standings. "ACC T20 Asia Cup venues and match timings are out! Looking forward to packed stadiums and some truly breath-taking encounters," the ACC said in a statement. "With top Asian cricketing nations set to battle it out in one of the most anticipated tournaments of the year, the announcement marks a major step forward in the tournament's preparations. From iconic stadiums to passionate fans, the stage is set for thrilling action across the continent."

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan might face off three times in 2025 Asia Cup, including one in the group stage on September 14.&nbsp;

2025 Asia Cup: ACC announce Dubai, Abu Dhabi as venues; match start time also released

Katie Ledecky beat Summer McIntosh to win a classic 800m freestyle final at the world championships on Saturday (Aug 2) as the record-breaking United States hit back at their critics. On a Super Saturday for the embattled Americans, who have been struggling with illness in Singapore, Ledecky won her seventh career world gold in the event she has made her own. But the legendary American was pushed to the limit, touching the wall in a championship-record 8min 05.62sec, ahead of Australia's Lani Pallister (8:05.98) and McIntosh (8:07.29). It was Canadian sensation McIntosh's first defeat of the championships and ended her bid to match Michael Phelps as the only swimmer ever to win five individual golds at a single world championships.&nbsp;The 18-year-old has already won three golds this week in Singapore and will go for number four in the 400m medley on Sunday.&nbsp;"The feeling right now is something I never want to feel again," a forlorn McIntosh said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ledecky, 28, had too much staying power for her younger rival, with Pallister also right in the mix until the final lunge for the line.&nbsp;"They pushed me all the way," said Ledecky, a four-time Olympic champion in the event. “I'm just really happy I could put that together. I just kept telling myself to trust my legs.”&nbsp;The United States team, under the cosh after criticism from Olympic greats Phelps and Ryan Lochte, won three golds on the penultimate day of competition.&nbsp;They lead the medals table from Australia with eight golds following victories on Saturday for Ledecky, Gretchen Walsh and their mixed 4x100m&nbsp;freestyle relay team -- the latter in a world-record time.&nbsp;Walsh completed a butterfly double, romping to victory in the 50m.&nbsp;The American, who won the 100m butterfly earlier in the week, touched the wall in 24.83sec, beating Australia's Alexandria Perkins (25.31) and Belgium's Roos Vanotterdijk (25.43).&nbsp;Walsh said she felt "fragile" before her 100m win after coming down with a stomach bug that has swept through the American camp -- and triggered questions from Phelps and Lochte about the management of the team.&nbsp;She was back to full strength for the fast and furious 50m, which will become an Olympic event for the first time at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.&nbsp;"I'm very proud," said the 22-year-old, calling it a "rocky" competition for her despite the double success.&nbsp;She labelled the criticism from Phelps and Lochte "frustrating".&nbsp;To cap off a golden day for the Americans, they took gold in 3:18.48sec in the relay, beating Australia's previous leading time of 3:18.83 set in 2023.&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.

On a Super Saturday for the embattled Americans, who have been struggling with illness in Singapore, Ledecky won her seventh career world gold in the event she has made her own.

Katie Ledecky beat Summer McIntosh to win a classic 800m freestyle final at the world championships on Saturday (Aug 2) as the record-breaking United States hit back at their critics. On a Super Saturday for the embattled Americans, who have been struggling with illness in Singapore, Ledecky won her seventh career world gold in the event she has made her own. But the legendary American was pushed to the limit, touching the wall in a championship-record 8min 05.62sec, ahead of Australia's Lani Pallister (8:05.98) and McIntosh (8:07.29). It was Canadian sensation McIntosh's first defeat of the championships and ended her bid to match Michael Phelps as the only swimmer ever to win five individual golds at a single world championships. The 18-year-old has already won three golds this week in Singapore and will go for number four in the 400m medley on Sunday. "The feeling right now is something I never want to feel again," a forlorn McIntosh said. Ledecky, 28, had too much staying power for her younger rival, with Pallister also right in the mix until the final lunge for the line. "They pushed me all the way," said Ledecky, a four-time Olympic champion in the event. “I'm just really happy I could put that together. I just kept telling myself to trust my legs.” The United States team, under the cosh after criticism from Olympic greats Phelps and Ryan Lochte, won three golds on the penultimate day of competition. They lead the medals table from Australia with eight golds following victories on Saturday for Ledecky, Gretchen Walsh and their mixed 4x100m freestyle relay team -- the latter in a world-record time. Walsh completed a butterfly double, romping to victory in the 50m. The American, who won the 100m butterfly earlier in the week, touched the wall in 24.83sec, beating Australia's Alexandria Perkins (25.31) and Belgium's Roos Vanotterdijk (25.43). Walsh said she felt "fragile" before her 100m win after coming down with a stomach bug that has swept through the American camp -- and triggered questions from Phelps and Lochte about the management of the team. She was back to full strength for the fast and furious 50m, which will become an Olympic event for the first time at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. "I'm very proud," said the 22-year-old, calling it a "rocky" competition for her despite the double success. She labelled the criticism from Phelps and Lochte "frustrating". To cap off a golden day for the Americans, they took gold in 3:18.48sec in the relay, beating Australia's previous leading time of 3:18.83 set in 2023. 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.

On a Super Saturday for the embattled Americans, who have been struggling with illness in Singapore, Ledecky won her seventh career world gold in the event she has made her own.

Swimming: Ledecky beats McIntosh in classic 800m freestyle final at world championships

Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri beat team-mate and title rival Lando Norris by just three-hundredths of a second as McLaren dominated Saturday's third and final practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The two McLaren men clocked times of 1min 14.916 sec and 1:14.948 respectively to finish 0.399 clear of third-placed Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and are separated by just 0.032 seconds. Piastri's best lap was three-tenths faster than Norris' pole lap last year and set up a thrilling duel in prospect for qualifying later on Saturday, when rising temperatures, requiring additional cooling for the cars, will favour different teams.&nbsp;After his struggles in Belgium last weekend and on Friday in Hungary, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton bounced back to more familiar form by taking fourth place, three-tenths adrift of Leclerc.&nbsp;Four-time champion Max Verstappen wound up 12th for Red Bull.&nbsp;The close nature of the contest would have intrigued the visiting Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One's retired former ringmaster who negotiated the first Hungarian race, behind the 'iron curtain' in 1986.&nbsp;With 20 minutes gone, the big teams joined the fray. After his travails on Friday, Verstappen needed some improvement and quickly clocked 1:16.547 to go top only for Leclerc, George Russell and then Piastri to move clear.&nbsp;The Australian's lap of 1:16.240 lifted him clear of Russell, but it was not enough to resist the increased pace of Verstappen, who went top in 1:16.202 -- half a second better than his Friday best.&nbsp;Contrary to Hamilton's struggles, Leclerc showed pace in his Ferrari to beat Verstappen after half an hour in 1:16.137, six-hundredths of a second clear, but Piastri returned to remind his rivals of his affinity with the circuit in 1:15.871.&nbsp;Somewhat unexpectedly, Hamilton then proved his overnight homework had been fruitful by rising to second, ahead of Leclerc, in 1:16.015, a reminder of his status as a record eight-time winner at the Hungaroring.&nbsp;Norris, at this time, was down in fifth, rising to third after 35 minutes, two-tenths adrift of Piastri, who, after a pit visit, returned to clock 1:14.916, a lap faster than last year's pole, by Norris, by three-tenths.&nbsp;Norris followed him to overhaul Hamilton, who stayed third seven-tenths adrift of the mighty McLarens before being pushed to fourth by Leclerc.&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;

The two McLaren men clocked times of 1min 14.916 sec and 1:14.948 respectively to finish 0.399 clear of third-placed Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and are separated by just 0.032 seconds.

Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri beat team-mate and title rival Lando Norris by just three-hundredths of a second as McLaren dominated Saturday's third and final practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The two McLaren men clocked times of 1min 14.916 sec and 1:14.948 respectively to finish 0.399 clear of third-placed Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and are separated by just 0.032 seconds. Piastri's best lap was three-tenths faster than Norris' pole lap last year and set up a thrilling duel in prospect for qualifying later on Saturday, when rising temperatures, requiring additional cooling for the cars, will favour different teams. After his struggles in Belgium last weekend and on Friday in Hungary, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton bounced back to more familiar form by taking fourth place, three-tenths adrift of Leclerc. Four-time champion Max Verstappen wound up 12th for Red Bull. The close nature of the contest would have intrigued the visiting Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One's retired former ringmaster who negotiated the first Hungarian race, behind the 'iron curtain' in 1986. With 20 minutes gone, the big teams joined the fray. After his travails on Friday, Verstappen needed some improvement and quickly clocked 1:16.547 to go top only for Leclerc, George Russell and then Piastri to move clear. The Australian's lap of 1:16.240 lifted him clear of Russell, but it was not enough to resist the increased pace of Verstappen, who went top in 1:16.202 -- half a second better than his Friday best. Contrary to Hamilton's struggles, Leclerc showed pace in his Ferrari to beat Verstappen after half an hour in 1:16.137, six-hundredths of a second clear, but Piastri returned to remind his rivals of his affinity with the circuit in 1:15.871. Somewhat unexpectedly, Hamilton then proved his overnight homework had been fruitful by rising to second, ahead of Leclerc, in 1:16.015, a reminder of his status as a record eight-time winner at the Hungaroring. Norris, at this time, was down in fifth, rising to third after 35 minutes, two-tenths adrift of Piastri, who, after a pit visit, returned to clock 1:14.916, a lap faster than last year's pole, by Norris, by three-tenths. Norris followed him to overhaul Hamilton, who stayed third seven-tenths adrift of the mighty McLarens before being pushed to fourth by Leclerc. 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.

The two McLaren men clocked times of 1min 14.916 sec and 1:14.948 respectively to finish 0.399 clear of third-placed Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and are separated by just 0.032 seconds.

Hungarian Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri beats rival Norris as McLaren dominate final practice

Winning overseas is not easy, but these Indian skippers have done it more than once. Now let’s glance at the Indian captains with the most overseas Test wins.

Winning overseas is not easy, but these Indian skippers have done it more than once. Now, let’s glance at the Indian captains with the most overseas Test wins.

Most overseas Test wins by Indian captains – Kohli leads list

Over 200 athletes from 19 countries are set to take part in 20 events of the upcoming high-profile World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition that is to be organised in Odisha, said state Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. The event will be organised at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on August 10, he added.&nbsp;“Hosting the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze in Odisha for the first time is a matter of immense pride. We are fully prepared to organise it successfully,” Suraj said after reviewing the preparedness for the mega event.<h2>See the video here:</h2>

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During the review meeting, talks were centered around making the event experience seamless, be it world-class sporting infrastructure or hospitality and security arrangements. The minister informed that everything, from the safety of the sportspersons to managing the crowd and deployment of police forces, is being planned in a meticulous manner. He assured that proper administrative arrangements are being made to see to the smooth functioning of the event.&nbsp;“I am optimistic that athletes from Odisha will once again make the state proud with commendable performances in this upcoming event,” he added.&nbsp;Organised every year by World Athletics, the Continental Tour is an annually series of track and field meetings. It is the second level of worldwide meetings following the elite Diamond League. The Continental Tour, which was established in 2020, has four levels — gold, silver, bronze and challenger. The Indian Open is a bronze-level meet. The 2017 Asian Athletics Championships, which were organised at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, was the most recent multi-sport international athletics meet to be hosted by India.&nbsp;Competitions will be held in men’s 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 5000m, long jump, triple jump, javelin throw and 4x400m relay; women’s 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 100m hurdles, long jump, javelin throw and 4x400m relay; and mixed 4x400m relay.

World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Star studded field to feature over 200 athletes in Odisha

Over 200 athletes from 19 countries are set to take part in 20 events of the upcoming high-profile World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition that is to be organised in Odisha, said state Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. The event will be organised at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on August 10, he added. “Hosting the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze in Odisha for the first time is a matter of immense pride. We are fully prepared to organise it successfully,” Suraj said after reviewing the preparedness for the mega event. See the video here:

Competitions will be held in men’s 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 5000m, long jump, triple jump, javelin throw and 4x400m relay; women’s 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 100m hurdles, long jump, javelin throw and 4x400m relay; and mixed 4x400m relay

World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze: Star-studded field to feature over 200 athletes in Odisha

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quietly progressing from a futuristic concept to a daily necessity. Whether it’s recommending your next playlist or writing emails, AI has become an essential part of everyday life. In recent years, there has been plenty of debate about how AI might replace certain jobs. But in an interesting twist coming from the sports world, particularly football, we are now seeing AI step into a very different role of player contract management. &nbsp; In a first-of-its-kind move, Cambridge United FC has decided to use AI to draft and review contracts for players, employees and commercial agreements. The club believes this will help them save valuable time and money, especially with several signings planned before the September 1 transfer deadline. They have partnered with Cambridge-based company Genie AI to make the process faster, more efficient and less expensive. &nbsp; While AI has previously been used in football for performance analysis, Cambridge United says this is the first time it’s being used specifically for managing contracts from start to finish. &nbsp; "There's a growing conversation about AI in Cambridge, in football and across the legal world. Partnering with a homegrown innovator like Genie AI keeps us at the forefront. If we can keep the same legal quality while saving serious time and money, that's exactly the kind of smart decision that lets us reinvest in players, facilities and our matchday experience community." Club chief executive Alex Tunbridge was quoted as saying to the BBC. &nbsp; The AI technology will be introduced this month and is expected to significantly cut down on legal expenditure. It, in turn, could allow the club to send more resources into player recruitment and improving the fan experience. &nbsp; Rafie Faruq, co‑founder and CEO of Genie AI, shared his excitement: "Growing up in Cambridge, it's an absolute pleasure to help the club sign their players in line with regulations through the use of AI."

In a first-of-its-kind move, Cambridge United FC has decided to use AI to draft and review contracts for players, employees and commercial agreements.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quietly progressing from a futuristic concept to a daily necessity. Whether it’s recommending your next playlist or writing emails, AI has become an essential part of everyday life. In recent years, there has been plenty of debate about how AI might replace certain jobs. But in an interesting twist coming from the sports world, particularly football, we are now seeing AI step into a very different role of player contract management. In a first-of-its-kind move, Cambridge United FC has decided to use AI to draft and review contracts for players, employees and commercial agreements. The club believes this will help them save valuable time and money, especially with several signings planned before the September 1 transfer deadline. They have partnered with Cambridge-based company Genie AI to make the process faster, more efficient and less expensive. While AI has previously been used in football for performance analysis, Cambridge United says this is the first time it’s being used specifically for managing contracts from start to finish. "There's a growing conversation about AI in Cambridge, in football and across the legal world. Partnering with a homegrown innovator like Genie AI keeps us at the forefront. If we can keep the same legal quality while saving serious time and money, that's exactly the kind of smart decision that lets us reinvest in players, facilities and our matchday experience community." Club chief executive Alex Tunbridge was quoted as saying to the BBC. The AI technology will be introduced this month and is expected to significantly cut down on legal expenditure. It, in turn, could allow the club to send more resources into player recruitment and improving the fan experience. Rafie Faruq, co‑founder and CEO of Genie AI, shared his excitement: "Growing up in Cambridge, it's an absolute pleasure to help the club sign their players in line with regulations through the use of AI."

In a first-of-its-kind move, Cambridge United FC has decided to use AI to draft and review contracts for players, employees and commercial agreements.

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Indian Test captain Shubman Gill fell shy of breaking batting hero Sunil Gavaskar’s record tally for most runs by an Indian in a Test series. Resuming batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal just after lunch on day three at the Oval, Gill, taking the stride against Gus Atkinson, was trapped in front of the wicket on the first delivery. Umpire Kumar Dharmasena raised his finger in no time, with Gill reviewing it straight away. Although the replays hinted at a slight deflection when the ball crossed the bat, the Ultra-Edge showed no spike, leaving Gill with no option but to walk back to the pavilion.&nbsp;Gill finished his first series as the Indian Test captain with a whopping 754 runs across five Tests, the second-most by an Indian and just behind Gavaskar, who continues to hold the top spot and the record with 774 runs during the 1971 series against the West Indies. Gill, however, is also second on the list of captains with most runs in a Test series, with Sir Donald Bradman leading the chart with 810 runs against England (1936/37).&nbsp;<h3>Watch his wicket -</h3>

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Meanwhile, Gill had the perfect start to this series. In his debut game as the new Test captain, Gill hammered twin hundreds in Leeds before smashing his career-best (269) in the second Test at Edgbaston. After a mediocre outing at Lord’s, Gill returned to form in the fourth Test in Manchester, hitting his third triple-digit score in the second innings.&nbsp; &nbsp;Despite his mammoth outings, India trailed (1-2) leading into the fifth and final Test at the Oval. The Indian captain had two innings in London to go past Gavaskar and Bradman on separate lists, but failed to do so after scoring 21 and 11 across two innings.<h3>India win first session on day three</h3>After being reduced to 77 for two at stumps on the second day, the batting pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep made merry early on day three, with the fortune also favouring them. While Jaiswal completed yet another hundred in this series (in the second session), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/oval-test-day-3-lunch-head-coach-gautam-gambhir-unearths-india-sunil-narine-in-akash-deep-as-visitors-on-top-1754136435395">Akash Deep’s batting was all that made headlines in the first</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;Coming in as the night watchman, the right-handed batter slammed his maiden Test fifty, hitting 66 and stitching a 100-plus-partnership stand with Jaiswal for the third wicket. All-rounder Jamie Overton removed him to break the stand.

Gill is also second on the list of captains with most runs in a Test series, with Sir Donald Bradman leading the chart with 810 runs against England (1936/37).

Indian Test captain Shubman Gill fell shy of breaking batting hero Sunil Gavaskar’s record tally for most runs by an Indian in a Test series. Resuming batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal just after lunch on day three at the Oval, Gill, taking the stride against Gus Atkinson, was trapped in front of the wicket on the first delivery. Umpire Kumar Dharmasena raised his finger in no time, with Gill reviewing it straight away. Although the replays hinted at a slight deflection when the ball crossed the bat, the Ultra-Edge showed no spike, leaving Gill with no option but to walk back to the pavilion. Gill finished his first series as the Indian Test captain with a whopping 754 runs across five Tests, the second-most by an Indian and just behind Gavaskar, who continues to hold the top spot and the record with 774 runs during the 1971 series against the West Indies. Gill, however, is also second on the list of captains with most runs in a Test series, with Sir Donald Bradman leading the chart with 810 runs against England (1936/37). Watch his wicket -

Gill is also second on the list of captains with most runs in a Test series, with Sir Donald Bradman leading the chart with 810 runs against England (1936/37).

Shubman Gill falls shy of Gavaskar’s record tally as Atkinson gets his number on first ball after lunch – WATCH

Gautam Gambhir is cricket’s Pep Guardiola. He has a knack for trying players at different positions and finding success with them, and like how the Manchester City boss has done wonders (doing it) over the years, the same could be said for Team India head coach. Having unearthed a deadly opener in traditional spinner Sunil Narine during his time coaching his former IPL franchise (KKR), Gambhir found India’s own in seamer Akash Deep during the ongoing Oval Test against England. Sending Akash as the night watchman (late on day two) did the world of good to the visitors, who hit his maiden Test fifty, stitching a 107-run stand with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for the third wicket.&nbsp;Akash’s knock came at a time for India when they were seeking stability in the middle, helping them pile up on the overnight lead. Though England had their moments against him, dropping him didn’t help it as the Indian pacer kept his cool and smashed his maiden fifty in the whites early on day three.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-source-hints-at-jasprit-bumrah-absence-from-2025-asia-cup-workload-management-ind-vs-eng-2025-1754133815673">‘No way he can play…’ BCCI source hints at Jasprit Bumrah's absence from 2025 Asia Cup</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, the pair punished the hosts for their sloppy fielding and absence of their pace spearhead Chris Woakes, who got ruled out of the ongoing Test with a dislocated left shoulder. &nbsp;The first session of the third day entirely belonged to Team India, which now has a 166-run lead, putting itself in the driver’s seat. Akash Deep and Yashasvi Jaiswal made merry of the flatter batting conditions, with the fortune also favouring them. Just when they looked like playing through the session, a steep bouncer off Jamie Overton caught Akash Deep off guard as he top-edged one to the gully. While England took a sigh of relief, the Indian fans in attendance and the dressing room stood up, lauding Akash Deep for his batting heroics. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Jaiswal is also looking solid in the middle, remaining unbeaten on 85 off 106 balls, hitting two sixes and ten fours. Captain Shubman Gill, who walked after Akash Deep’s dismissal, slammed two beautiful-looking drives, scoring eight off six balls.&nbsp; &nbsp;India’s scorecard at lunch was 189 for three, leading by 166 runs.&nbsp;

Akash Deep's knock came at a time for India when they were seeking stability in the middle, helping them pile up on the overnight lead.

Gautam Gambhir is cricket’s Pep Guardiola. He has a knack for trying players at different positions and finding success with them, and like how the Manchester City boss has done wonders (doing it) over the years, the same could be said for Team India head coach. Having unearthed a deadly opener in traditional spinner Sunil Narine during his time coaching his former IPL franchise (KKR), Gambhir found India’s own in seamer Akash Deep during the ongoing Oval Test against England. Sending Akash as the night watchman (late on day two) did the world of good to the visitors, who hit his maiden Test fifty, stitching a 107-run stand with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for the third wicket. Akash’s knock came at a time for India when they were seeking stability in the middle, helping them pile up on the overnight lead. Though England had their moments against him, dropping him didn’t help it as the Indian pacer kept his cool and smashed his maiden fifty in the whites early on day three. Also read | ‘No way he can play…’ BCCI source hints at Jasprit Bumrah's absence from 2025 Asia Cup Meanwhile, the pair punished the hosts for their sloppy fielding and absence of their pace spearhead Chris Woakes, who got ruled out of the ongoing Test with a dislocated left shoulder. The first session of the third day entirely belonged to Team India, which now has a 166-run lead, putting itself in the driver’s seat. Akash Deep and Yashasvi Jaiswal made merry of the flatter batting conditions, with the fortune also favouring them. Just when they looked like playing through the session, a steep bouncer off Jamie Overton caught Akash Deep off guard as he top-edged one to the gully. While England took a sigh of relief, the Indian fans in attendance and the dressing room stood up, lauding Akash Deep for his batting heroics. Meanwhile, Jaiswal is also looking solid in the middle, remaining unbeaten on 85 off 106 balls, hitting two sixes and ten fours. Captain Shubman Gill, who walked after Akash Deep’s dismissal, slammed two beautiful-looking drives, scoring eight off six balls. India’s scorecard at lunch was 189 for three, leading by 166 runs.

Akash Deep's knock came at a time for India when they were seeking stability in the middle, helping them pile up on the overnight lead.

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Ace Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah could miss the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup, a BCCI source hinted in the latest update. The Indian Team released Bumrah from the squad as announced on day two of the ongoing fifth Test against England at the Oval. He, however, missed out on playing the final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a niggle, and not workload management, for which he was supposed to play only three games on this tour, having completed that with the conclusion of the fourth Test in Manchester. With Team India’s next assignment being the biennial tournament in the UAE, they could rest Bumrah.&nbsp;India will host the eight-team tournament starting September 9 in the UAE. India’s spearhead quick was always supposed to be part of the squad, and although Bumrah still could be, managing his workload without compromising on results has put the decision-makers in a tight spot lately.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-you-can-t-get-me-out-here-duckett-s-banter-backfires-as-akash-deep-wins-mini-battle-1754064833515">'You can’t get me out here' – Duckett’s banter backfires as Akash Deep wins mini-battle</a> &nbsp;The latest reports suggested that those in the BCCI and the selection committee would tweak the pick-and-choose policy surrounding Bumrah, inclining towards picking him for the long away tours only if he is available for selection for all matches. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the 2025 Asia Cup ends on September 28, and India’s first Test of the upcoming home season begins four days later on October 2nd. Although both are equal to India’s success rate at the top, having previously missed out on playing the last WTC Final could force the selectors to prioritise the Test series (against West Indies) by picking their first team, including Bumrah. &nbsp;However, should Bumrah play the 2025 Asia Cup and Team India qualifies for the final, unlike the remaining squad members, most of whom will not be part of the Test squad, he will have just a couple of days to return to red-ball cricket mode; and considering both Bumrah and the team management have struggled lately to find the middle ground on his game time, the board is unlikely to risk his workload management. &nbsp;“It will be a tricky call, but Bumrah loves Test cricket and there are World Test Championship points at stake. As far as T20 is concerned, he can play the series against New Zealand in January, which will be a dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup," a BCCI source was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. &nbsp;“If Bumrah plays Asia Cup and suppose India plays the final, no way can he play against the West Indies at Ahmedabad. Obviously, the question arises, do you need Bumrah against the West Indies, or he plays Asia Cup after a month’s break and plays the two Tests against South Africa? That call, Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir will have to take," the source added.

Bumrah missed out on playing the final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a niggle, and not workload management, for which he was supposed to play only three games on this tour, having completed that with the conclusion of the fourth Test in Manchester.

Ace Indian quick Jasprit Bumrah could miss the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup, a BCCI source hinted in the latest update. The Indian Team released Bumrah from the squad as announced on day two of the ongoing fifth Test against England at the Oval. He, however, missed out on playing the final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a niggle, and not workload management, for which he was supposed to play only three games on this tour, having completed that with the conclusion of the fourth Test in Manchester. With Team India’s next assignment being the biennial tournament in the UAE, they could rest Bumrah. India will host the eight-team tournament starting September 9 in the UAE. India’s spearhead quick was always supposed to be part of the squad, and although Bumrah still could be, managing his workload without compromising on results has put the decision-makers in a tight spot lately. Also read | 'You can’t get me out here' – Duckett’s banter backfires as Akash Deep wins mini-battle The latest reports suggested that those in the BCCI and the selection committee would tweak the pick-and-choose policy surrounding Bumrah, inclining towards picking him for the long away tours only if he is available for selection for all matches. Meanwhile, the 2025 Asia Cup ends on September 28, and India’s first Test of the upcoming home season begins four days later on October 2nd. Although both are equal to India’s success rate at the top, having previously missed out on playing the last WTC Final could force the selectors to prioritise the Test series (against West Indies) by picking their first team, including Bumrah. However, should Bumrah play the 2025 Asia Cup and Team India qualifies for the final, unlike the remaining squad members, most of whom will not be part of the Test squad, he will have just a couple of days to return to red-ball cricket mode; and considering both Bumrah and the team management have struggled lately to find the middle ground on his game time, the board is unlikely to risk his workload management. “It will be a tricky call, but Bumrah loves Test cricket and there are World Test Championship points at stake. As far as T20 is concerned, he can play the series against New Zealand in January, which will be a dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup," a BCCI source was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. “If Bumrah plays Asia Cup and suppose India plays the final, no way can he play against the West Indies at Ahmedabad. Obviously, the question arises, do you need Bumrah against the West Indies, or he plays Asia Cup after a month’s break and plays the two Tests against South Africa? That call, Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir will have to take," the source added.

Bumrah missed out on playing the final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a niggle, and not workload management, for which he was supposed to play only three games on this tour, having completed that with the conclusion of the fourth Test in Manchester.

‘No way he can play…’ BCCI source hints at Jasprit Bumrah's absence from 2025 Asia Cup

South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions, WCL Final, Date-Time, Venue: After a controversial entry into the final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), Pakistan Champions will look to conquer the title as they face South Africa Champions in the final on Saturday (Aug 2). With India Champions pulling out, Pakistan were handed a direct entry into the final while South Africa Champions beat Australia Champions in a narrow one-run win on Thursday. So, ahead of the WCL 2025 final match between the South Africa Champions and Pakistan Champions, here are all the details of the contest.<h2>Where to watch the South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match on TV?</h2>The South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match will be telecast on Star Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to watch the South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match Live Streaming online on OTT?</h2>The South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India.<h2>Which stadium will host the South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match?</h2>The South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match will be played at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.<h2>What time will the South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match start?</h2>The South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match will start at 9:00 PM IST on Saturday (Aug 2) with the toss taking place at 8:30 PM IST.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-test-here-s-why-england-players-wore-special-headbands-details-inside-1754054176104">IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Here's why England players wore special headbands. Details inside</a><h2>South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final Predicted Playing XIs</h2>South Africa Champions: AB de Villiers (c), JJ Smuts, Jacques Rudolph, Sarel Erwee, Jean-Paul Duminy, Henry Davids, Morne van Wyk (wk), Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Aaron Phangiso, Duanne Olivier.&nbsp;Pakistan Champions: Sharjeel Khan, Kamran Akmal (wk), Fawad Alam, Umar Amin, Asif Ali, Shoaib Malik (c), Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Saeed Ajmal.<h2>South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final Squads</h2>South Africa Champions Squad: Richard Levi, AB de Villiers(c), Hashim Amla, Jean-Paul Duminy, JJ Smuts, Albie Morkel, Dane Vilas(w), Wayne Parnell, Chris Morris, Hardus Viljoen, Imran Tahir, Morne van Wyk, Aaron Phangiso, Duanne Olivier, Sarel Erwee.&nbsp;Pakistan Champions Squad: Sharjeel Khan, Kamran Akmal (wk), Fawad Alam, Umar Amin, Asif Ali, Shoaib Malik (c), Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Saeed Ajmal, Sohaib Maqsood, Mohammad Hafeez, Wahab Riaz, Rumman Raees, Shahid Afridi, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Abdul Razzaq.

With India Champions pulling out, Pakistan were handed a direct entry into the final while South Africa Champions beat Australia Champions in a narrow one-run win on Thursday.

South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions, WCL Final, Date-Time, Venue: After a controversial entry into the final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), Pakistan Champions will look to conquer the title as they face South Africa Champions in the final on Saturday (Aug 2). With India Champions pulling out, Pakistan were handed a direct entry into the final while South Africa Champions beat Australia Champions in a narrow one-run win on Thursday. So, ahead of the WCL 2025 final match between the South Africa Champions and Pakistan Champions, here are all the details of the contest. Where to watch the South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match on TV? The South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match will be telecast on Star Sports Network in India. Where to watch the South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match Live Streaming online on OTT? The South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. Which stadium will host the South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match? The South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match will be played at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. What time will the South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match start? The South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final match will start at 9:00 PM IST on Saturday (Aug 2) with the toss taking place at 8:30 PM IST. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Here's why England players wore special headbands. Details inside South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final Predicted Playing XIs South Africa Champions: AB de Villiers (c), JJ Smuts, Jacques Rudolph, Sarel Erwee, Jean-Paul Duminy, Henry Davids, Morne van Wyk (wk), Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Aaron Phangiso, Duanne Olivier. Pakistan Champions: Sharjeel Khan, Kamran Akmal (wk), Fawad Alam, Umar Amin, Asif Ali, Shoaib Malik (c), Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Saeed Ajmal. South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions 2025 WCL Final Squads South Africa Champions Squad: Richard Levi, AB de Villiers(c), Hashim Amla, Jean-Paul Duminy, JJ Smuts, Albie Morkel, Dane Vilas(w), Wayne Parnell, Chris Morris, Hardus Viljoen, Imran Tahir, Morne van Wyk, Aaron Phangiso, Duanne Olivier, Sarel Erwee. Pakistan Champions Squad: Sharjeel Khan, Kamran Akmal (wk), Fawad Alam, Umar Amin, Asif Ali, Shoaib Malik (c), Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Saeed Ajmal, Sohaib Maqsood, Mohammad Hafeez, Wahab Riaz, Rumman Raees, Shahid Afridi, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Abdul Razzaq.

With India Champions pulling out, Pakistan were handed a direct entry into the final while South Africa Champions beat Australia Champions in a narrow one-run win on Thursday.

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