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Test cricket is the oldest and most traditional format of the game. It challenges players with every ball, every session and every single day. Across its rich history, let’s take a look at the five batters who were the quickest to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket

Test cricket is the oldest and most traditional format of the game. It challenges players with every ball, every session and every single day. Across its rich history, let’s take a look at the five batters who were the quickest to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket

These 5 cricketers smashed fastest 10,000 Test runs - Guess the sole Indian

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, here is a look at five Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is). The list also features Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Shikhar Dhawan. 

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, here is a look at five Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is). The list also features Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Shikhar Dhawan.&nbsp;

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)

When it comes to passion and commitment for cricket, one name stands above the rest, and that is none other than Virat Kohli. The 36-year-old's journey in cricket is similar to that of a superhero, including the day he came out to bat just hours after performing his father’s (Prem Kohli) last rites. Virat is a fierce competitor who transformed the Indian Test team, led them to a historic series win in Australia, and held the ICC Test mace for three consecutive years. He also won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade Award and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, along with prestigious honours from the Indian government, including the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.&nbsp;Kohli is not only known for his leadership but also for his hunger to score runs. His love for ODIs is evident in the way he dominates the format, recently breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record by scoring 51 ODI centuries.&nbsp;Let’s take a look at six of his most iconic centuries that solidify his status as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in modern-day cricket.<h2>1. 133 vs Sri Lanka, Hobart, 2012</h2>During the Commonwealth series against Sri Lanka, India had to chase 321 in just 40 overs in a must-win encounter. Kohli made it look easy, scoring an unbeaten 133 off 86 balls. Kohli smashed former Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga, taking India home in 36 overs.<h2>2. 183 vs Pakistan, Mirpur, 2012</h2>India vs. Pakistan is always a high-octane clash, and players push their limits to win this encounter. During an Asia Cup clash, chasing a high total of 330, Kohli came out to bat on the third delivery after Gambhir was out for a duck. Kohli anchored the innings and smashed 183, his highest score in ODI cricket, and took India home.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-set-for-cricket-twist-with-virat-kohli-and-others-at-wankhede-stadium-details-inside-1754038809316">Lionel Messi set for cricket twist with Virat Kohli and others at Wankhede Stadium. Details inside</a><h2>3. 100 vs Australia, Jaipur, 2013</h2>During a high-scoring ODI clash during the India-Australia series in 2013, Australia posted a massive total of 359. Chasemaster Kohli delivered in some style, scoring a record-breaking 100 off just 52 balls (the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian).<h2>4. 115 vs Australia, Nagpur, 2013</h2>Kohli thrives the best in the second innings and has 28 ODI hundreds while chasing. During the same India-Australia series, he scored a brilliant unbeaten 115 off 66 balls, guiding India home along with Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 141 off 123 balls. India chased down 360 with 39 balls to spare and nine wickets in hand.<h2>5. 160 vs South Africa, Cape Town, 2018</h2>On a tricky surface at Newlands, where most Indian batters struggled to score, Kohli stood tall. He remained unbeaten on 160, taking India to a strong total of 303/6, where six batters couldn't even cross the 20-run mark.<h2>6. 117 vs New Zealand, Mumbai, 2023 (World Cup Semi-final)</h2>In a high-pressure ODI World Cup semi-final, Kohli once again stepped up when it mattered most. He scored 117 off 113 balls, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record with his 50th ODI century and setting up a famous win for India at the iconic Wankhede stadium.

Virat has won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade Award and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, along with prestigious honours from the Indian government, including the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

When it comes to passion and commitment for cricket, one name stands above the rest, and that is none other than Virat Kohli. The 36-year-old's journey in cricket is similar to that of a superhero, including the day he came out to bat just hours after performing his father’s (Prem Kohli) last rites. Virat is a fierce competitor who transformed the Indian Test team, led them to a historic series win in Australia, and held the ICC Test mace for three consecutive years. He also won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade Award and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, along with prestigious honours from the Indian government, including the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Kohli is not only known for his leadership but also for his hunger to score runs. His love for ODIs is evident in the way he dominates the format, recently breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record by scoring 51 ODI centuries. Let’s take a look at six of his most iconic centuries that solidify his status as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in modern-day cricket. 1. 133 vs Sri Lanka, Hobart, 2012 During the Commonwealth series against Sri Lanka, India had to chase 321 in just 40 overs in a must-win encounter. Kohli made it look easy, scoring an unbeaten 133 off 86 balls. Kohli smashed former Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga, taking India home in 36 overs. 2. 183 vs Pakistan, Mirpur, 2012 India vs. Pakistan is always a high-octane clash, and players push their limits to win this encounter. During an Asia Cup clash, chasing a high total of 330, Kohli came out to bat on the third delivery after Gambhir was out for a duck. Kohli anchored the innings and smashed 183, his highest score in ODI cricket, and took India home. Also read | Lionel Messi set for cricket twist with Virat Kohli and others at Wankhede Stadium. Details inside 3. 100 vs Australia, Jaipur, 2013 During a high-scoring ODI clash during the India-Australia series in 2013, Australia posted a massive total of 359. Chasemaster Kohli delivered in some style, scoring a record-breaking 100 off just 52 balls (the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian). 4. 115 vs Australia, Nagpur, 2013 Kohli thrives the best in the second innings and has 28 ODI hundreds while chasing. During the same India-Australia series, he scored a brilliant unbeaten 115 off 66 balls, guiding India home along with Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 141 off 123 balls. India chased down 360 with 39 balls to spare and nine wickets in hand. 5. 160 vs South Africa, Cape Town, 2018 On a tricky surface at Newlands, where most Indian batters struggled to score, Kohli stood tall. He remained unbeaten on 160, taking India to a strong total of 303/6, where six batters couldn't even cross the 20-run mark. 6. 117 vs New Zealand, Mumbai, 2023 (World Cup Semi-final) In a high-pressure ODI World Cup semi-final, Kohli once again stepped up when it mattered most. He scored 117 off 113 balls, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record with his 50th ODI century and setting up a famous win for India at the iconic Wankhede stadium.

Virat has won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade Award and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, along with prestigious honours from the Indian government, including the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

Why Virat Kohli is the GOAT? THESE 6 iconic centuries reveal the answer

From Rohit Sharma to Kumar Sangakkara, here is a look at five batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is). The list also features Sanath Jayasuriya, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. 

From Rohit Sharma to Kumar Sangakkara, here is a look at five batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is). The list also features Sanath Jayasuriya, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.&nbsp;

From Rohit Sharma to Kumar Sangakkara, 5 batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)

From Sachin Tendulkar to Sanath Jayasuriya, here is a look at five  players with 10,000 Runs and 100 Wickets in ODIs. The list also features great players like Jacques Kallis, Sourav Ganguly and Chris Gayle. 

From Sachin Tendulkar to Sanath Jayasuriya, here is a look at five &nbsp;players with 10,000 Runs and 100 Wickets in ODIs. The list also features great players like Jacques Kallis, Sourav Ganguly and Chris Gayle.&nbsp;

From Sachin Tendulkar to Sanath Jayasuriya, 5 players with 10,000 Runs and 100 Wickets in ODIs

Indian speedster Prasidh Krishna reflected on his banter with Joe Root on Day 2 of The Oval Test as the match hangs in the balance. Krishna, who played a key role in Root’s dismissal, stated that he planned to distract the former England captain before Siraj got the better of him. Indian bowlers played a key role on Friday (Aug 1) as the hosts were bowled out for 247 despite being 129/1 at one stage.&nbsp;<h2>Krishna reflects on plan</h2>"I don't know why Rooty [reacted]," he told the BBC's Test Match Special. "I just said, 'you're looking in great shape,' and then it turned into a lot of abuse and all of that."&nbsp;"That was the plan, but I didn't expect the couple of words I said to get such a big reaction from him," he said at the media briefing.&nbsp;England made a bright start to their first innings as they first stitched a 92-run stand for the opening wicket before being 129/1. However, Krishna’s plan to distract Root led to his wicket before the hosts were seen stumbling in their first innings. The former skipper departed for 29 after being lbw by Mohammed Siraj in the 33rd over.&nbsp;Soon England were 215/5 and were later bowled out for 247, earning a mere 23-run lead in the first innings. Krishna and Siraj both had memorable outings with the ball as they both scalped four wickets each, while Akash Deep got one wicket. Chris Woakes did not come out to bat due to injury for the hosts.&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>Bowlers dominate day</h2>The second day of The Oval Test match saw a staggering 16 wickets as the match took a dramatic turn. India were first bowled out for 224 as they lost four wickets in the opening session, while England were later bowled out for 247. The visitors returned to bat in the final session and closed the day at 75/2 with Yashasvi Jaiswal (51) and night watchman Akash Deep (4) in the middle. KL Rahul (7) and Sai Sudharsan (11) were dismissed for the visitors and led by 52 runs in the second innings.

England made a bright start to their first innings as they first stitched a 92-run stand for the opening wicket before being 129/1. However, Prasidh Krishna’s plan to distract Root led to his wicket before the hosts were seen stumbling in their first innings. 

Indian speedster Prasidh Krishna reflected on his banter with Joe Root on Day 2 of The Oval Test as the match hangs in the balance. Krishna, who played a key role in Root’s dismissal, stated that he planned to distract the former England captain before Siraj got the better of him. Indian bowlers played a key role on Friday (Aug 1) as the hosts were bowled out for 247 despite being 129/1 at one stage. Krishna reflects on plan "I don't know why Rooty [reacted]," he told the BBC's Test Match Special. "I just said, 'you're looking in great shape,' and then it turned into a lot of abuse and all of that." "That was the plan, but I didn't expect the couple of words I said to get such a big reaction from him," he said at the media briefing. England made a bright start to their first innings as they first stitched a 92-run stand for the opening wicket before being 129/1. However, Krishna’s plan to distract Root led to his wicket before the hosts were seen stumbling in their first innings. The former skipper departed for 29 after being lbw by Mohammed Siraj in the 33rd over. Soon England were 215/5 and were later bowled out for 247, earning a mere 23-run lead in the first innings. Krishna and Siraj both had memorable outings with the ball as they both scalped four wickets each, while Akash Deep got one wicket. Chris Woakes did not come out to bat due to injury for the hosts. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Here's why England players wore special headbands. Details inside Bowlers dominate day The second day of The Oval Test match saw a staggering 16 wickets as the match took a dramatic turn. India were first bowled out for 224 as they lost four wickets in the opening session, while England were later bowled out for 247. The visitors returned to bat in the final session and closed the day at 75/2 with Yashasvi Jaiswal (51) and night watchman Akash Deep (4) in the middle. KL Rahul (7) and Sai Sudharsan (11) were dismissed for the visitors and led by 52 runs in the second innings.

England made a bright start to their first innings as they first stitched a 92-run stand for the opening wicket before being 129/1. However, Prasidh Krishna’s plan to distract Root led to his wicket before the hosts were seen stumbling in their first innings.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Prasidh Krishna reflects on sledging incident with Joe Root, says 'that was the plan'

Anastasija Sevastova stunned two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Friday to book a fourth-round clash with Naomi Osaka at the WTA Canadian Open.&nbsp;Sevastova, a former world No. 11 now ranked 386th, snapped fourth-ranked Pegula's 11-match WTA Canada win streak, the longest since Serena Williams reeled off 14 consecutive wins in 2011, 2013 and 2014.&nbsp;She will try to extend her Montreal run in a round of 16 meeting with Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion from Japan who ousted another Latvian, 22nd seed Jelena Ostapenko, 6-2, 6-4.&nbsp;"Somehow, I was down 2-0 in the second set and started to play better and better," Sevastova said. "Third set I played really good.&nbsp;"Just trying to stay on the court as long as possible," added Sevastova, who has dealt with injury since returning from maternity leave in February 2024.&nbsp;In the night session, second-seeded Iga Swiatek -- playing her first tournament since winning Wimbledon -- raced into the fourth round with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Germany's Eva Lys.&nbsp;Swiatek next faces Denmark's Clara Tauson, who beat Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-3, 6-0.&nbsp;Pegula, last year's US Open runner-up in her best Slam showing, was the first woman to win back to back Canadian Open titles since Martina Hingis in 1999-2000.&nbsp;But she has struggled in recent months, dropping her openers at Wimbledon and at Washington last week.&nbsp;The American broke to open the match and again at love to claim the first set.&nbsp;But she couldn't maintain an early break in the second, with Sevastova breaking for a 5-4 lead and denying Pegula on three break chances before holding in the final game to force a third set in which she seized a 4-1 lead on the way to victory.<h2>Weird match</h2>"It was a weird match for me," Pegula said. "I felt like I had total control and then I just played a couple of terrible games for, like, three games.&nbsp;"That totally flipped the momentum of the match, and I went from being up a set and 2-0 to being down very quickly.&nbsp;"I don't really feel like I'm playing great tennis," Pegula admitted. "At times I am, but I feel very up and down, kind of sloppy, which I don't like. I've got to figure it out."&nbsp;Osaka, twice a winner at both the US and Australian Opens, is one match away from her first quarter-final run at either a Grand Slam or WTA 1000 event since she returned from maternity leave at the start of 2024.&nbsp;Now ranked 49th, Osaka broke on a double fault to capture the first set in 30 minutes and raced to a 3-1 lead in the second.&nbsp;They exchanged breaks before Osaka served for the match with a 5-3 lead, but Ostapenko saved a match point on a forehand crosscourt winner and broke when Osaka sent a forehand beyond the baseline.&nbsp;The Japanese star responded by breaking Ostapenko at love in the final game.&nbsp;"I went in there knowing she's a great player and if I give her a chance she's going to hit a winner on me, so I just tried to keep my pace and stay as solid as I could," Osaka said.&nbsp;Australian Open champion Madison Keys, seeded sixth, beat fellow American Caty McNally 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 and will next meet Karolina Muchova, a 6-7 (2/7), 6-2, 6-3 winner over Belinda Bencic.&nbsp;Fifth-seeded American Amanda Anisimova, regrouping this week after a crushing 6-0, 6-0 loss to Swiatek in the Wimbledon final, swept past Britain's Emma Raducanu 6-2, 6-1.&nbsp;She lined up a meeting with Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, who beat Russian Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 6-1.&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.

Anastasija Sevastova, a former world No. 11 now ranked 386th, snapped fourth-ranked Jessica Pegula's 11-match WTA Canada win streak, the longest since Serena Williams reeled off 14 consecutive wins in 2011, 2013 and 2014.

Anastasija Sevastova stunned two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Friday to book a fourth-round clash with Naomi Osaka at the WTA Canadian Open. Sevastova, a former world No. 11 now ranked 386th, snapped fourth-ranked Pegula's 11-match WTA Canada win streak, the longest since Serena Williams reeled off 14 consecutive wins in 2011, 2013 and 2014. She will try to extend her Montreal run in a round of 16 meeting with Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion from Japan who ousted another Latvian, 22nd seed Jelena Ostapenko, 6-2, 6-4. "Somehow, I was down 2-0 in the second set and started to play better and better," Sevastova said. "Third set I played really good. "Just trying to stay on the court as long as possible," added Sevastova, who has dealt with injury since returning from maternity leave in February 2024. In the night session, second-seeded Iga Swiatek -- playing her first tournament since winning Wimbledon -- raced into the fourth round with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Germany's Eva Lys. Swiatek next faces Denmark's Clara Tauson, who beat Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-3, 6-0. Pegula, last year's US Open runner-up in her best Slam showing, was the first woman to win back to back Canadian Open titles since Martina Hingis in 1999-2000. But she has struggled in recent months, dropping her openers at Wimbledon and at Washington last week. The American broke to open the match and again at love to claim the first set. But she couldn't maintain an early break in the second, with Sevastova breaking for a 5-4 lead and denying Pegula on three break chances before holding in the final game to force a third set in which she seized a 4-1 lead on the way to victory. Weird match "It was a weird match for me," Pegula said. "I felt like I had total control and then I just played a couple of terrible games for, like, three games. "That totally flipped the momentum of the match, and I went from being up a set and 2-0 to being down very quickly. "I don't really feel like I'm playing great tennis," Pegula admitted. "At times I am, but I feel very up and down, kind of sloppy, which I don't like. I've got to figure it out." Osaka, twice a winner at both the US and Australian Opens, is one match away from her first quarter-final run at either a Grand Slam or WTA 1000 event since she returned from maternity leave at the start of 2024. Now ranked 49th, Osaka broke on a double fault to capture the first set in 30 minutes and raced to a 3-1 lead in the second. They exchanged breaks before Osaka served for the match with a 5-3 lead, but Ostapenko saved a match point on a forehand crosscourt winner and broke when Osaka sent a forehand beyond the baseline. The Japanese star responded by breaking Ostapenko at love in the final game. "I went in there knowing she's a great player and if I give her a chance she's going to hit a winner on me, so I just tried to keep my pace and stay as solid as I could," Osaka said. Australian Open champion Madison Keys, seeded sixth, beat fellow American Caty McNally 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 and will next meet Karolina Muchova, a 6-7 (2/7), 6-2, 6-3 winner over Belinda Bencic. Fifth-seeded American Amanda Anisimova, regrouping this week after a crushing 6-0, 6-0 loss to Swiatek in the Wimbledon final, swept past Britain's Emma Raducanu 6-2, 6-1. She lined up a meeting with Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, who beat Russian Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 6-1. 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.

Anastasija Sevastova, a former world No. 11 now ranked 386th, snapped fourth-ranked Jessica Pegula's 11-match WTA Canada win streak, the longest since Serena Williams reeled off 14 consecutive wins in 2011, 2013 and 2014.

Anastasija Sevastova topples Jessica Pegula to book date with Naomi Osaka; Iga Swiatek advances in Montreal

French prosecutors on Friday called for Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023 which the Moroccan international denies. The Nanterre prosecutor's office told AFP that they had requested that the investigating judge refer the rape charge to a criminal court.&nbsp;"It is now up to the investigating magistrate to make a decision within the framework of his order," the prosecutor's office told AFP in a statement.&nbsp;Hakimi, 26, played a major role in PSG's run to their first Champions League title, the full-back scoring the opener in the 5-0 rout of Inter Milan in the final in May.&nbsp;Hakimi, who helped Morocco to their historic progress to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, was charged in March, 2023 with raping a 24-year-old woman.&nbsp;Hakimi allegedly paid for his accuser to travel to his home on February 25, 2023, in the Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt while his wife and children were away on holiday.The woman went to a police station following the encounter alleging rape and was questioned by police.&nbsp;Although the woman refused to make a formal accusation, prosecutors decided to press charges against the player.&nbsp;She told police at the time that she had met Hakimi in January 2023 on Instagram.&nbsp;On the night in question she said she had travelled to his house in a taxi paid for by Hakimi. She told police Hakimi had started kissing her and making non-consensual sexual advances, before raping her, a police source told AFP at the time.&nbsp;She said she managed to break free to text a friend who came to pick her up.&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>Attempted extortion</h2>Contacted by AFP after Friday's development Hakimi's lawyer Fanny Colin described the call by prosecutors for a trial as "incomprehensible and senseless in light of the case's elements".&nbsp;"We, along with Achraf Hakimi, remain as calm as we were at the start of the proceedings."If these requisitions were to be followed, we would obviously pursue all avenues of appeal," she continued.&nbsp;According to Colin, her client had "been the target of an attempted extortion".&nbsp;"Nothing in this case suggests an attempted extortion," Rachel-Flore Pardo, the lawyer representing the woman, said.&nbsp;"My client welcomes this news with immense relief," she told AFP.&nbsp;"We will not tolerate any smear or destabilisation campaign, as is unfortunately still too often the case for women who have the courage to report the rape of which they are victims," she added.&nbsp;The son of a cleaning lady and a street vendor, both Moroccans who have lived in Spain since the 1980s, Hakimi was born in Getafe, a southern suburb of Madrid.&nbsp;Hakimi came through the youth system at Real Madrid before joining Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund in 2018.&nbsp;He went on to make 73 appearances for the German club.&nbsp;He moved to Inter Milan in 2020 and then on to PSG in 2021 where he has established himself as an integral part of the team.&nbsp;In Qatar, Hakimi was a cornerstone of the Morocco team that became the first African or Arab nation to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup.&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.

Achraf Hakimi, 26, played a major role in PSG's run to their first Champions League title, the full-back scoring the opener in the 5-0 rout of Inter Milan in the final in May.

French prosecutors on Friday called for Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023 which the Moroccan international denies. The Nanterre prosecutor's office told AFP that they had requested that the investigating judge refer the rape charge to a criminal court. "It is now up to the investigating magistrate to make a decision within the framework of his order," the prosecutor's office told AFP in a statement. Hakimi, 26, played a major role in PSG's run to their first Champions League title, the full-back scoring the opener in the 5-0 rout of Inter Milan in the final in May. Hakimi, who helped Morocco to their historic progress to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, was charged in March, 2023 with raping a 24-year-old woman. Hakimi allegedly paid for his accuser to travel to his home on February 25, 2023, in the Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt while his wife and children were away on holiday. The woman went to a police station following the encounter alleging rape and was questioned by police. Although the woman refused to make a formal accusation, prosecutors decided to press charges against the player. She told police at the time that she had met Hakimi in January 2023 on Instagram. On the night in question she said she had travelled to his house in a taxi paid for by Hakimi. She told police Hakimi had started kissing her and making non-consensual sexual advances, before raping her, a police source told AFP at the time. She said she managed to break free to text a friend who came to pick her up. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Here's why England players wore special headbands. Details inside Attempted extortion Contacted by AFP after Friday's development Hakimi's lawyer Fanny Colin described the call by prosecutors for a trial as "incomprehensible and senseless in light of the case's elements". "We, along with Achraf Hakimi, remain as calm as we were at the start of the proceedings. "If these requisitions were to be followed, we would obviously pursue all avenues of appeal," she continued. According to Colin, her client had "been the target of an attempted extortion". "Nothing in this case suggests an attempted extortion," Rachel-Flore Pardo, the lawyer representing the woman, said. "My client welcomes this news with immense relief," she told AFP. "We will not tolerate any smear or destabilisation campaign, as is unfortunately still too often the case for women who have the courage to report the rape of which they are victims," she added. The son of a cleaning lady and a street vendor, both Moroccans who have lived in Spain since the 1980s, Hakimi was born in Getafe, a southern suburb of Madrid. Hakimi came through the youth system at Real Madrid before joining Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund in 2018. He went on to make 73 appearances for the German club. He moved to Inter Milan in 2020 and then on to PSG in 2021 where he has established himself as an integral part of the team. In Qatar, Hakimi was a cornerstone of the Morocco team that became the first African or Arab nation to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup. 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.

Achraf Hakimi, 26, played a major role in PSG's run to their first Champions League title, the full-back scoring the opener in the 5-0 rout of Inter Milan in the final in May.

French prosecutors call for PSG's Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial

Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League-winning captain Son Heung-min announced his departure from the club on Saturday (Aug 2) after 10 years in North London. Son, who joined Spurs in 2015, enjoyed a glorious spell over a decade, helping the club end a 17-year trophy drought in May as they lifted the Europa League title, beating Manchester United 1-0 in the final in Bilbao. Interestingly, Son chose his native South Korea to announce his departure from the North London side, where he landed for the pre-season tour.&nbsp;<h2>Son announces Spurs departure</h2>"I just want to share information that I have decided to leave this club this summer," Son said. "Respectfully, the club is helping me with this decision,” Son said while addressing a press conference in Incheon.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career. The main reason is I have achieved everything I can at Tottenham. I need a new environment for a fresh challenge.""I spoke with only a few guys, ones I've spent a long time with. They're disappointed but in a respectful way. Obviously I'm very close to Ben and we've spoken a few times about the future. Obviously they respect my decision. It's very hard to tell my team-mates because I probably spend more time with them than my family because we're together five or six hours every day. They were disappointed but also happy for me," said Son.&nbsp;With Spurs on a South Korea tour, Son’s final match for the club will take place in his home country in what will be a fitting send-off for the forward. Over the decade, Son scored 173 goals in 454 appearances, while also winning the 2021-22 Premier League Golden Boot. He remains the only Asian player to score more than 100 Premier League goals, underlining his status as a legend.&nbsp;&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>&nbsp;While he may not have won many trophies with Spurs, he was part of Tottenham’s recent golden generation as the club achieved impressive feats. During Son’s spell, Spurs finished runners-up in the Premier League, Champions League, League Cup (twice) and were semi-finalists in the FA Cup twice.&nbsp;Son has made 454 appearances for Spurs and scored 173 goals. He won the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season.

Son Heung-min, who joined Spurs in 2015, enjoyed a glorious spell over a decade, helping the club end a 17-year trophy drought in May as they lifted the Europa League title, beating Manchester United 1-0 in the final in Bilbao. 

Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League-winning captain Son Heung-min announced his departure from the club on Saturday (Aug 2) after 10 years in North London. Son, who joined Spurs in 2015, enjoyed a glorious spell over a decade, helping the club end a 17-year trophy drought in May as they lifted the Europa League title, beating Manchester United 1-0 in the final in Bilbao. Interestingly, Son chose his native South Korea to announce his departure from the North London side, where he landed for the pre-season tour. Son announces Spurs departure "I just want to share information that I have decided to leave this club this summer," Son said. "Respectfully, the club is helping me with this decision,” Son said while addressing a press conference in Incheon. "It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career. The main reason is I have achieved everything I can at Tottenham. I need a new environment for a fresh challenge." "I spoke with only a few guys, ones I've spent a long time with. They're disappointed but in a respectful way. Obviously I'm very close to Ben and we've spoken a few times about the future. Obviously they respect my decision. It's very hard to tell my team-mates because I probably spend more time with them than my family because we're together five or six hours every day. They were disappointed but also happy for me," said Son. With Spurs on a South Korea tour, Son’s final match for the club will take place in his home country in what will be a fitting send-off for the forward. Over the decade, Son scored 173 goals in 454 appearances, while also winning the 2021-22 Premier League Golden Boot. He remains the only Asian player to score more than 100 Premier League goals, underlining his status as a legend. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Here's why England players wore special headbands. Details inside While he may not have won many trophies with Spurs, he was part of Tottenham’s recent golden generation as the club achieved impressive feats. During Son’s spell, Spurs finished runners-up in the Premier League, Champions League, League Cup (twice) and were semi-finalists in the FA Cup twice. Son has made 454 appearances for Spurs and scored 173 goals. He won the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season.

Son Heung-min, who joined Spurs in 2015, enjoyed a glorious spell over a decade, helping the club end a 17-year trophy drought in May as they lifted the Europa League title, beating Manchester United 1-0 in the final in Bilbao.&nbsp;

Tottenham's Europa League captain Son Heung-min announces club departure, drops curtains on illustrious spell

On a day when 15 wickets tumbled, India inched ahead of England by 52 runs, reaching 75/2 at stumps in their second innings of the final Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy on Friday (August 1). Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 51, helped by a couple of dropped chances, kept India in front before bad light curtailed play 15 minutes early than expected.&nbsp;The day started with England wrapping up India’s first innings for 224, Gus Atkinson completing a superb 5‑33 in the absence of injured Chris Woakes. In reply, England were cruising after a blistering 92-run opening stand in just 12.4 overs, Zak Crawley (64) and Ben Duckett attacking freely. But from the post-lunch session onwards, India’s bowlers turned the tide.&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;Mohammed Siraj, relentless with his nip-backers and yorkers, claimed 4/86 to become the series’ leading wicket-taker. Prasidh Krishna (4/62) exploited variable bounce and seam movement, while England’s middle order faltered despite fifties from Crawley and Harry Brook (53). England’s 247 – their lowest total of the series – gave them only a 23-run lead.&nbsp;India’s second innings started positively with Jaiswal cutting and driving crisply. England’s fielding woes resurfaced as Harry Brook, Liam Dawson (sub), and Crawley all grassed chances, two of them offering reprieves to Jaiswal. KL Rahul (13) fell edging to Joe Root, while B Sai Sudharsan (11) was lbw to Atkinson. At the close, Jaiswal and nightwatchman Akash Deep had steered India to safety, setting up an intriguing third day in this topsy‑turvy Test.&nbsp;Brief scores:India: 224 and 75/2 in 18 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 51 not out; Josh Tongue 1-25) lead England 247 in 51.2 overs (Zak Crawley 64, Harry Brook 53; Prasidh Krishna 4/62, Mohammed Siraj 4/86) by 52 runs.

IND vs ENG 5th Test Jaiswals fifty Siraj and Prasidh four fers lead Indias fightback

On a day when 15 wickets tumbled, India inched ahead of England by 52 runs, reaching 75/2 at stumps in their second innings of the final Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy on Friday (August 1). Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 51, helped by a couple of dropped chances, kept India in front before bad light curtailed play 15 minutes early than expected. The day started with England wrapping up India’s first innings for 224, Gus Atkinson completing a superb 5‑33 in the absence of injured Chris Woakes. In reply, England were cruising after a blistering 92-run opening stand in just 12.4 overs, Zak Crawley (64) and Ben Duckett attacking freely. But from the post-lunch session onwards, India’s bowlers turned the tide. Also Read: 'You can’t get me out here' – Duckett’s banter backfires as Akash Deep wins mini-battle Mohammed Siraj, relentless with his nip-backers and yorkers, claimed 4/86 to become the series’ leading wicket-taker. Prasidh Krishna (4/62) exploited variable bounce and seam movement, while England’s middle order faltered despite fifties from Crawley and Harry Brook (53). England’s 247 – their lowest total of the series – gave them only a 23-run lead. India’s second innings started positively with Jaiswal cutting and driving crisply. England’s fielding woes resurfaced as Harry Brook, Liam Dawson (sub), and Crawley all grassed chances, two of them offering reprieves to Jaiswal. KL Rahul (13) fell edging to Joe Root, while B Sai Sudharsan (11) was lbw to Atkinson. At the close, Jaiswal and nightwatchman Akash Deep had steered India to safety, setting up an intriguing third day in this topsy‑turvy Test. Brief scores: India: 224 and 75/2 in 18 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 51 not out; Josh Tongue 1-25) lead England 247 in 51.2 overs (Zak Crawley 64, Harry Brook 53; Prasidh Krishna 4/62, Mohammed Siraj 4/86) by 52 runs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 51 ensured India reached 75/2 in 18 overs, before bad light forced stumps to be called 15 minutes earlier than expected

IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Jaiswal’s fifty, Siraj and Prasidh four-fers lead India's fightback

England opener Ben Duckett and Indian pacer Akash Deep shared a light-hearted moment of banter during the first session of day two in the fifth and final Test at The Oval — one that ended with the Indian quick having the last laugh. India, resuming at 204/8, were quickly bowled out for 224 in the morning, with England seizing control through a blistering opening stand from Duckett and Zak Crawley. The pair tore into a Jasprit Bumrah-less attack, racing to 92 in quick time and putting India firmly on the back foot.&nbsp;At one point, Duckett cheekily told Akash Deep, “You cannot get me out here.” The pacer stayed silent but watched the left-hander reverse ramp him for four soon after, drawing roars from the home crowd. However, momentum shifted a few balls later when Akash had Duckett edging to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel for 43 off 38 balls (five fours, two sixes). In celebration, Akash pumped his fist, then wrapped an arm around Duckett with a smile, exchanging a few friendly words. The clip, shared by Star Sports on X, quickly went viral.&nbsp;The incident was just the latest flashpoint in a fiery series filled with verbal battles and high emotion — from Shubman Gill’s animated response to Crawley and Duckett’s time-wasting at Lord’s, to England’s frustration in Manchester when India declined an early draw in pursuit of centuries for Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, to head coach Gautam Gambhir’s tense exchange with The Oval pitch curator Lee Fortis. For both sides, this series has carried an extra edge, especially for the new-look Gill-led India trying to make a statement without stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R Ashwin.&nbsp;Earlier, England’s bowlers had done the damage with Gus Atkinson (5 wickets) and Josh Tongue (3/57) dismantling India’s batting. Karun Nair (57 off 109, 8 fours) and Washington Sundar (26 off 55, 3 fours) added a fighting 58 for the seventh wicket, but the innings fizzled out quickly.&nbsp;In reply, England went to lunch at 109/1, with Crawley unbeaten on a brisk 52 off 43 balls (12 fours) alongside Ollie Pope (12* off 16, 2 fours). The home side’s dominant start ensured they carried all the momentum into the rest of the day’s play.

You cant get me out here Ducketts banter backfires as Akash Deep wins mini battle

England opener Ben Duckett and Indian pacer Akash Deep shared a light-hearted moment of banter during the first session of day two in the fifth and final Test at The Oval — one that ended with the Indian quick having the last laugh. India, resuming at 204/8, were quickly bowled out for 224 in the morning, with England seizing control through a blistering opening stand from Duckett and Zak Crawley. The pair tore into a Jasprit Bumrah-less attack, racing to 92 in quick time and putting India firmly on the back foot. At one point, Duckett cheekily told Akash Deep, “You cannot get me out here.” The pacer stayed silent but watched the left-hander reverse ramp him for four soon after, drawing roars from the home crowd. However, momentum shifted a few balls later when Akash had Duckett edging to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel for 43 off 38 balls (five fours, two sixes). In celebration, Akash pumped his fist, then wrapped an arm around Duckett with a smile, exchanging a few friendly words. The clip, shared by Star Sports on X, quickly went viral. The incident was just the latest flashpoint in a fiery series filled with verbal battles and high emotion — from Shubman Gill’s animated response to Crawley and Duckett’s time-wasting at Lord’s, to England’s frustration in Manchester when India declined an early draw in pursuit of centuries for Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, to head coach Gautam Gambhir’s tense exchange with The Oval pitch curator Lee Fortis. For both sides, this series has carried an extra edge, especially for the new-look Gill-led India trying to make a statement without stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R Ashwin. Earlier, England’s bowlers had done the damage with Gus Atkinson (5 wickets) and Josh Tongue (3/57) dismantling India’s batting. Karun Nair (57 off 109, 8 fours) and Washington Sundar (26 off 55, 3 fours) added a fighting 58 for the seventh wicket, but the innings fizzled out quickly. In reply, England went to lunch at 109/1, with Crawley unbeaten on a brisk 52 off 43 balls (12 fours) alongside Ollie Pope (12* off 16, 2 fours). The home side’s dominant start ensured they carried all the momentum into the rest of the day’s play.

India, resuming at 204/8, were quickly bowled out for 224 in the morning, with England seizing control through a blistering opening stand from Duckett and Zak Crawley

'You can’t get me out here' – Duckett’s banter backfires as Akash Deep wins mini-battle

New Zealand stamped their authority over Zimbabwe with a dominant performance in the first Test of the two-match series at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, wrapping up the match in just two-and-a-half days to secure a comprehensive nine-wicket win. The BlackCaps now lead 1-0 in the series, which is not part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle.&nbsp;The victory was set up by New Zealand’s relentless pace attack, spearheaded by Matt Henry, who returned match figures of 9 wickets, including a stunning 6 for 39 on the opening day. Zimbabwe were bundled out for 149 in their first innings and failed to recover from the early damage, eventually folding for 165 in the second, despite some resistance from Sean Williams and Tafadzwa Tsiga.&nbsp;New Zealand batted solidly in response to Zimbabwe’s first innings, building a commanding lead of 158 runs. Devon Conway (88) and Daryl Mitchell (80) led the charge, helping the visitors post 307. While Zimbabwe's bowlers toiled hard, they lacked the sting to restrict the South African batters for long periods.&nbsp;Zimbabwe began their second innings on Day 3 with hopes of putting up a more resilient fight. However, their innings followed a familiar pattern, with Will O’Rourke (3 for 28) and Mitchell Santner (4 for 27) exploiting the fragile middle and lower order. Sean Williams top-scored with a gritty 49, while Tafadzwa Tsiga, who had impressed in the first innings with a career-best 30, added 27 more runs. But Zimbabwe’s total of 165 was never going to be enough to force a contest.&nbsp;New Zealand chased down the target of just eight runs in 14 deliveries, losing Devon Conway in the first over but eventually sealing the match with nine wickets in hand. Zimbabwe’s batting frailties were once again exposed. Despite a blend of young players and seasoned campaigners, they failed to post significant partnerships. The only Test win for Zimbabwe this year came in Chattogram against Bangladesh, and the side has now suffered five consecutive Test losses, with home performances continuing to raise concern.&nbsp;South Africa, meanwhile, will be buoyed by their clinical showing. With Matt Henry leading the charge, they will go into the second Test with confidence and momentum on their side. The second and final Test of the series begins on August 7 at the same venue.&nbsp;Brief scores:Zimbabwe: 149 &amp; 165 all out in67/1 overs (Sean Williams 49; Mitchell Santner 4-27, William O'Rourke 3-28, Matt Henry 3-51) lost to New Zealand 307 all out (Devon Conway 88, Daryl Mitchell 80; Blessing Muzarabani 3-73) &amp; 8/1 in 2.2 overs (Henry Nicholls 4 not out) by nine wickets.

Matt Henry stars as New Zealand crush Zimbabwe by nine wickets in Bulawayo

New Zealand stamped their authority over Zimbabwe with a dominant performance in the first Test of the two-match series at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, wrapping up the match in just two-and-a-half days to secure a comprehensive nine-wicket win. The BlackCaps now lead 1-0 in the series, which is not part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. The victory was set up by New Zealand’s relentless pace attack, spearheaded by Matt Henry, who returned match figures of 9 wickets, including a stunning 6 for 39 on the opening day. Zimbabwe were bundled out for 149 in their first innings and failed to recover from the early damage, eventually folding for 165 in the second, despite some resistance from Sean Williams and Tafadzwa Tsiga. New Zealand batted solidly in response to Zimbabwe’s first innings, building a commanding lead of 158 runs. Devon Conway (88) and Daryl Mitchell (80) led the charge, helping the visitors post 307. While Zimbabwe's bowlers toiled hard, they lacked the sting to restrict the South African batters for long periods. Zimbabwe began their second innings on Day 3 with hopes of putting up a more resilient fight. However, their innings followed a familiar pattern, with Will O’Rourke (3 for 28) and Mitchell Santner (4 for 27) exploiting the fragile middle and lower order. Sean Williams top-scored with a gritty 49, while Tafadzwa Tsiga, who had impressed in the first innings with a career-best 30, added 27 more runs. But Zimbabwe’s total of 165 was never going to be enough to force a contest. New Zealand chased down the target of just eight runs in 14 deliveries, losing Devon Conway in the first over but eventually sealing the match with nine wickets in hand. Zimbabwe’s batting frailties were once again exposed. Despite a blend of young players and seasoned campaigners, they failed to post significant partnerships. The only Test win for Zimbabwe this year came in Chattogram against Bangladesh, and the side has now suffered five consecutive Test losses, with home performances continuing to raise concern. South Africa, meanwhile, will be buoyed by their clinical showing. With Matt Henry leading the charge, they will go into the second Test with confidence and momentum on their side. The second and final Test of the series begins on August 7 at the same venue. Brief scores: Zimbabwe: 149 & 165 all out in67/1 overs (Sean Williams 49; Mitchell Santner 4-27, William O'Rourke 3-28, Matt Henry 3-51) lost to New Zealand 307 all out (Devon Conway 88, Daryl Mitchell 80; Blessing Muzarabani 3-73) & 8/1 in 2.2 overs (Henry Nicholls 4 not out) by nine wickets.

The victory was set up by New Zealand’s relentless pace attack, spearheaded by Matt Henry, who returned match figures of 9 wickets, including a stunning 6 for 39 on the opening day

England’s opening pair of Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley continued their dominance over India, smashing their way into the record books with yet another 50‑plus stand on day 2 of The Oval Test. Their opening partnership in the fifth and final match of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy was their eighth 50‑plus stand against India—the joint most by any opening pair in Test cricket against the visitors.&nbsp;They went past the previous best of seven fifty-plus shared by England’s Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss. Other notable partnerships in this elite list include Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes (8) from the West Indies, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer (7) from Australia and Bill Lawry and Bob Simpson (7) from Australia.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-test-third-fastest-hundred-against-india-england-s-bazball-sets-oval-alight-1754053566527">IND vs ENG, 5th Test—Third‑fastest hundred against India: England’s Bazball sets Oval alight</a>&nbsp;In 18 innings against India, Duckett and Crawley have now added 984 runs together, overtaking Cook and Strauss’s tally of 932 runs in 20 innings. Duckett has been in stellar touch this series, scoring 408 runs in eight innings at an average of 51.00 with two fifties and a century. Crawley has been solid at the top too, with 264 runs in eight innings, including three fifties.&nbsp;In this match, they gave England yet another rapid start, racing to 92 for no loss before Duckett fell for a quick 43 off 38 balls. Crawley continued to dominate, reaching his fifty off just 43 deliveries.&nbsp;But India struck back hard after lunch. From a strong position of 109/1, England reeled to 215/7. Mohammed Siraj led the fightback with three wickets, while Prasidh Krishna delivered a double‑wicket over before both sides went for tea. India needs only two wickets to wrap up the innings, with India gaining a big advantage as Chris Woakes is not expected to bat, citing his left-shoulder injury.

Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley now have the joint most fifty- plus scores against India in Test history.

England’s opening pair of Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley continued their dominance over India, smashing their way into the record books with yet another 50‑plus stand on day 2 of The Oval Test. Their opening partnership in the fifth and final match of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy was their eighth 50‑plus stand against India—the joint most by any opening pair in Test cricket against the visitors. They went past the previous best of seven fifty-plus shared by England’s Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss. Other notable partnerships in this elite list include Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes (8) from the West Indies, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer (7) from Australia and Bill Lawry and Bob Simpson (7) from Australia. Also read | IND vs ENG, 5th Test—Third‑fastest hundred against India: England’s Bazball sets Oval alight In 18 innings against India, Duckett and Crawley have now added 984 runs together, overtaking Cook and Strauss’s tally of 932 runs in 20 innings. Duckett has been in stellar touch this series, scoring 408 runs in eight innings at an average of 51.00 with two fifties and a century. Crawley has been solid at the top too, with 264 runs in eight innings, including three fifties. In this match, they gave England yet another rapid start, racing to 92 for no loss before Duckett fell for a quick 43 off 38 balls. Crawley continued to dominate, reaching his fifty off just 43 deliveries. But India struck back hard after lunch. From a strong position of 109/1, England reeled to 215/7. Mohammed Siraj led the fightback with three wickets, while Prasidh Krishna delivered a double‑wicket over before both sides went for tea. India needs only two wickets to wrap up the innings, with India gaining a big advantage as Chris Woakes is not expected to bat, citing his left-shoulder injury.

Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley now have the joint most fifty- plus scores against India in Test history.

IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Duckett-Crawley equal most 50+ partnerships against India in Test history

"Winning the trophy is the ultimate goal," says Hyderabad Black Hawks' Guru Prasanth, as he prepares to return to the court with renewed passion, grit, and determination. Despite missing the last season due to injury, Guru who was the MVP and best attacker in the second season was retained by the Hyderabad Black Hawks — a gesture that means a lot to the Tamil Nadu player. Now, as he prepares to return, he’s determined to give it his all and leave no stone unturned every time he steps onto the court in the Black Hawks jersey.&nbsp;“I’m really glad they decided to retain me. Honestly, I was hoping for it because I want to perform for the team — something I couldn’t do last season,” Guru said. “This time, we’re aiming for the trophy. We want to prove ourselves, and more importantly, I want to prove myself.”&nbsp;Injuries are part of an athlete’s journey, but what hurt the most wasn’t just the injury — it was not being able to play most matches or support my team,” Guru said. “That said, I always had the grit and determination to come back stronger after recovery.”&nbsp;Speaking about his injury, Guru shared, “I suffered an ACL tear along with a horizontal meniscus tear in my medial meniscus during the FIVB Club World Championship camps in November 2023. That put me into full rehab for about nine months. I slowly returned to the court through smaller tournaments. It was tough in the beginning, but I gave my body the time it needed to heal — and that made all the difference.”&nbsp;Guru shared how his father played a crucial role in keeping his spirits high during the rehab phase, constantly motivating him to stay positive and focused on his recovery. “Obviously, I was feeling low — mentally, it was a tough and traumatic phase. But as an athlete, you have to stay strong and maintain a positive mindset,” Guru said. “What’s done is done; the focus should always be on what lies ahead. Controlling the controllables with the right attitude really helps in healing, both physically and mentally. I was lucky to have supportive people around me, especially my family — and above all, my father, who kept me motivated throughout.”&nbsp;The youngster lavished praise on PVL for helping getting more talent from grassroots. “The Indian team performed quite well in the last CAVA tournament,” he said. “With the support of the coach, statisticians, and analysts, the team is doing a great job on the international stage. Having access to such amenities is essential. Also, thanks to Prime Volleyball, players have improved significantly in terms of skill. Indian volleyball has seen tremendous growth over the past two years.”&nbsp;Guru hopes the team can lift the trophy for the fans. “They can expect us to give it our all — for the city, for the people, and for the love they continue to show us. Every Hyderabad Black Hawks fan deserves that. We’ll be playing with our hearts on the court.”

PVL 2025: Guru Prasanth eyes redemption and glory with Hyderabad Black Hawks

"Winning the trophy is the ultimate goal," says Hyderabad Black Hawks' Guru Prasanth, as he prepares to return to the court with renewed passion, grit, and determination. Despite missing the last season due to injury, Guru who was the MVP and best attacker in the second season was retained by the Hyderabad Black Hawks — a gesture that means a lot to the Tamil Nadu player. Now, as he prepares to return, he’s determined to give it his all and leave no stone unturned every time he steps onto the court in the Black Hawks jersey. “I’m really glad they decided to retain me. Honestly, I was hoping for it because I want to perform for the team — something I couldn’t do last season,” Guru said. “This time, we’re aiming for the trophy. We want to prove ourselves, and more importantly, I want to prove myself.” Injuries are part of an athlete’s journey, but what hurt the most wasn’t just the injury — it was not being able to play most matches or support my team,” Guru said. “That said, I always had the grit and determination to come back stronger after recovery.” Speaking about his injury, Guru shared, “I suffered an ACL tear along with a horizontal meniscus tear in my medial meniscus during the FIVB Club World Championship camps in November 2023. That put me into full rehab for about nine months. I slowly returned to the court through smaller tournaments. It was tough in the beginning, but I gave my body the time it needed to heal — and that made all the difference.” Guru shared how his father played a crucial role in keeping his spirits high during the rehab phase, constantly motivating him to stay positive and focused on his recovery. “Obviously, I was feeling low — mentally, it was a tough and traumatic phase. But as an athlete, you have to stay strong and maintain a positive mindset,” Guru said. “What’s done is done; the focus should always be on what lies ahead. Controlling the controllables with the right attitude really helps in healing, both physically and mentally. I was lucky to have supportive people around me, especially my family — and above all, my father, who kept me motivated throughout.” The youngster lavished praise on PVL for helping getting more talent from grassroots. “The Indian team performed quite well in the last CAVA tournament,” he said. “With the support of the coach, statisticians, and analysts, the team is doing a great job on the international stage. Having access to such amenities is essential. Also, thanks to Prime Volleyball, players have improved significantly in terms of skill. Indian volleyball has seen tremendous growth over the past two years.” Guru hopes the team can lift the trophy for the fans. “They can expect us to give it our all — for the city, for the people, and for the love they continue to show us. Every Hyderabad Black Hawks fan deserves that. We’ll be playing with our hearts on the court.”

Guru who was the MVP and best attacker in the second season was retained by the Hyderabad Black Hawks — a gesture that means a lot to the Tamil Nadu player

Test cricket is rarely associated with the kind of audacious stroke‑play more common to the shortest format, but England tore up that convention at The Oval. Embracing their now‑famed “Bazball” philosophy, they came out swinging against India on day two, racing to 50 inside seven overs and surging to a hundred in just 88 balls — a breathtaking display that left the crowd buzzing and India’s bowlers reeling.&nbsp;Their dominant display of batting came after India’s first‑innings collapse, where the visitors could add just 20 runs to their overnight score of 204/6 before being bowled out for 224. This is now the third‑fastest team ever to score a hundred against India in Test cricket. Only Australia, in 14.0 overs at the WACA Stadium in Perth in 2011/12, and Bangladesh, in 14.1 overs at Mirpur in 2007, have reached the milestone quicker.&nbsp;The contrast between the two sides was evident: India needed 34.3 overs to get to their first‑innings hundred, while England did it in less than half the time. Ben Duckett led the early charge, hammering 43 off just 38 balls before falling to Akash Deep. His positive start set the tone for England’s dominance.&nbsp;At lunch, England were 109/1, trailing India by 115 runs. Skipper Ollie Pope was unbeaten on 12 from 16 balls, while Zak Crawley was going strong on 52 from 43 balls. The pair have managed to find boundaries at ease, putting the bowlers under immense pressure.&nbsp;Meanwhile, England’s players took the field wearing special headbands in memory of the late Graham Thorpe, who died by suicide last year. The headbands, co-designed with Thorpe’s family, are part of the “A Day for Thorpey” initiative, which aims to raise funds for the mental health charity Mind. The design mirrors the iconic style Thorpe sported during his playing days. Limited-edition versions are being sold to support the cause.

England raced to the 100-run mark in 14.4 overs in the first innings against India during their first innings of the Oval Test.

Test cricket is rarely associated with the kind of audacious stroke‑play more common to the shortest format, but England tore up that convention at The Oval. Embracing their now‑famed “Bazball” philosophy, they came out swinging against India on day two, racing to 50 inside seven overs and surging to a hundred in just 88 balls — a breathtaking display that left the crowd buzzing and India’s bowlers reeling. Their dominant display of batting came after India’s first‑innings collapse, where the visitors could add just 20 runs to their overnight score of 204/6 before being bowled out for 224. This is now the third‑fastest team ever to score a hundred against India in Test cricket. Only Australia, in 14.0 overs at the WACA Stadium in Perth in 2011/12, and Bangladesh, in 14.1 overs at Mirpur in 2007, have reached the milestone quicker. The contrast between the two sides was evident: India needed 34.3 overs to get to their first‑innings hundred, while England did it in less than half the time. Ben Duckett led the early charge, hammering 43 off just 38 balls before falling to Akash Deep. His positive start set the tone for England’s dominance. At lunch, England were 109/1, trailing India by 115 runs. Skipper Ollie Pope was unbeaten on 12 from 16 balls, while Zak Crawley was going strong on 52 from 43 balls. The pair have managed to find boundaries at ease, putting the bowlers under immense pressure. Meanwhile, England’s players took the field wearing special headbands in memory of the late Graham Thorpe, who died by suicide last year. The headbands, co-designed with Thorpe’s family, are part of the “A Day for Thorpey” initiative, which aims to raise funds for the mental health charity Mind. The design mirrors the iconic style Thorpe sported during his playing days. Limited-edition versions are being sold to support the cause.

England raced to the 100-run mark in 14.4 overs in the first innings against India during their first innings of the Oval Test.

IND vs ENG, 5th Test—Third‑fastest hundred against India: England’s Bazball sets Oval alight

On Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, England’s players took the field wearing special headbands in memory of the late Graham Thorpe, who died by suicide last year. The headbands, co-designed with Thorpe’s family, are part of the “A Day for Thorpey” initiative, which aims to raise funds for the mental health charity Mind. The design mirrors the iconic style Thorpe sported during his playing days. Limited-edition versions are being sold to support the cause.&nbsp;Thorpe, who passed away on August 4 last year at the age of 55 after a long struggle with major depression and anxiety, was one of England’s most dependable batters of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Debuting in 1993, the left-hander played 100 Tests, scoring 6,744 runs at an average of 44.66, with 16 centuries and 39 half-centuries, including a highest score of 200 not out. In ODIs, he amassed 2,380 runs at 37.18 with 21 fifties. A Surrey stalwart, Thorpe’s influence extended beyond his own career. As part of England’s coaching setup, he played a key role in developing modern stars such as England Test captain Ben Stokes and Joe Root.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-wanted-to-give-a-message-chahal-s-take-on-his-divorce-with-dhanashree-here-s-why-he-wore-sugar-daddy-t-shirt-1754052229762">'Wanted to give a message...': Chahal's take on his divorce with Dhanashree — Here's why he wore 'Sugar daddy T-shirt'</a>&nbsp;Coming to the match, earlier in the day, pacer Gus Atkinson’s five-wicket haul helped restrict India to 224 after they resumed on 204/6. England’s openers then came out firing, with Ben Duckett (43) and Zak Crawley (52*) putting on a rapid 92-run stand to seize early control. At lunch, England were 109/1, trailing by 115 runs, with Crawley and England's stand in captain Ollie Pope (12*) unbeaten. For India, Akash Deep was the lone wicket-taker in the morning session.

IND vs ENG 5th Test Heres why England players wore special headbands Details inside

On Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, England’s players took the field wearing special headbands in memory of the late Graham Thorpe, who died by suicide last year. The headbands, co-designed with Thorpe’s family, are part of the “A Day for Thorpey” initiative, which aims to raise funds for the mental health charity Mind. The design mirrors the iconic style Thorpe sported during his playing days. Limited-edition versions are being sold to support the cause. Thorpe, who passed away on August 4 last year at the age of 55 after a long struggle with major depression and anxiety, was one of England’s most dependable batters of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Debuting in 1993, the left-hander played 100 Tests, scoring 6,744 runs at an average of 44.66, with 16 centuries and 39 half-centuries, including a highest score of 200 not out. In ODIs, he amassed 2,380 runs at 37.18 with 21 fifties. A Surrey stalwart, Thorpe’s influence extended beyond his own career. As part of England’s coaching setup, he played a key role in developing modern stars such as England Test captain Ben Stokes and Joe Root. Also Read: 'Wanted to give a message...': Chahal's take on his divorce with Dhanashree — Here's why he wore 'Sugar daddy T-shirt' Coming to the match, earlier in the day, pacer Gus Atkinson’s five-wicket haul helped restrict India to 224 after they resumed on 204/6. England’s openers then came out firing, with Ben Duckett (43) and Zak Crawley (52*) putting on a rapid 92-run stand to seize early control. At lunch, England were 109/1, trailing by 115 runs, with Crawley and England's stand in captain Ollie Pope (12*) unbeaten. For India, Akash Deep was the lone wicket-taker in the morning session.

The England great was instrumental in shaping the careers and craft of many English modern-day greats, including Stokes and Joe Root. Notably, the headbands have been co-designed with Graham's family

IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Here's why England players wore special headbands. Details inside

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has been in the news for much off-the-field drama, with his personal life becoming a public topic of discussion. When the news of divorce between Chahal and Dhanashree Verma came out, much was said and written about what transpired behind the curtains. On the eve of the last court hearing of the couple, Chahal was seen sporting a black tee that read "Be Your Own Sugar Daddy" in white. The message was understood by most to be addressed to Dhanashree. The sportsman has now confirmed that yes, it was. &nbsp;Referring to the message on the t-shirt, Chahal said in a conversation with Raj Shamani, "Mereko nahi karna tha drama (I didn't want to do any drama). I just wanted to give one message and maine woh de diya (which I gave through the T-shirt)."<h2>Why did Chahal wear that T-shirt?</h2>Chahal added that he had not planned to wear such a t-shirt to the court hearing initially. But later, something occurred from the 'other end' that compelled him to do so. "Kyunki saamne se kuch cheez hua tha, aur mera pehle mann nahi tha. Fir saamne se kuch hua toh fir maine kaaha ab sambhaal lo, ab mujhe nahi parwah kisi ki. Maine na kisi ko abuse kara, bus mujhe message dena tha (Something happened from the other side, and I didn't initially intend to respond. But then something happened, and I thought, 'Enough is enough, now I don't care about anyone.' I didn't abuse anyone; I just wanted to convey my message)," he was quoted saying.&nbsp;Dhanashree was reportedly seeking Rs 60 crore as alimony, although her family refuted the statement later. Chahal admitted that the process of negotiation was tough but he did succeed in 'signing a good deal' after all. "I had signed a good deal," Chahal replied, but refrained from going into much detail about the alimony. Chahal and Dhanashree got married in December 2020 after meeting each other for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic when the cricketer approached her for dance lessons. The couple's divorce was confirmed earlier this year.

Wanted to give a message Chahals take on his divorce with Dhanashree Heres why he wore Sugar daddy T shirt

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has been in the news for much off-the-field drama, with his personal life becoming a public topic of discussion. When the news of divorce between Chahal and Dhanashree Verma came out, much was said and written about what transpired behind the curtains. On the eve of the last court hearing of the couple, Chahal was seen sporting a black tee that read "Be Your Own Sugar Daddy" in white. The message was understood by most to be addressed to Dhanashree. The sportsman has now confirmed that yes, it was. Referring to the message on the t-shirt, Chahal said in a conversation with Raj Shamani, "Mereko nahi karna tha drama (I didn't want to do any drama). I just wanted to give one message and maine woh de diya (which I gave through the T-shirt)." Why did Chahal wear that T-shirt? Chahal added that he had not planned to wear such a t-shirt to the court hearing initially. But later, something occurred from the 'other end' that compelled him to do so. "Kyunki saamne se kuch cheez hua tha, aur mera pehle mann nahi tha. Fir saamne se kuch hua toh fir maine kaaha ab sambhaal lo, ab mujhe nahi parwah kisi ki. Maine na kisi ko abuse kara, bus mujhe message dena tha (Something happened from the other side, and I didn't initially intend to respond. But then something happened, and I thought, 'Enough is enough, now I don't care about anyone.' I didn't abuse anyone; I just wanted to convey my message)," he was quoted saying. Dhanashree was reportedly seeking Rs 60 crore as alimony, although her family refuted the statement later. Chahal admitted that the process of negotiation was tough but he did succeed in 'signing a good deal' after all. "I had signed a good deal," Chahal replied, but refrained from going into much detail about the alimony. Chahal and Dhanashree got married in December 2020 after meeting each other for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic when the cricketer approached her for dance lessons. The couple's divorce was confirmed earlier this year.

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma officially parted ways on Thursday (March 20), and their divorce continues to make headlines

'Wanted to give a message...': Chahal's take on his divorce with Dhanashree — Here's why he wore 'Sugar daddy T-shirt'

Amid Indian batters struggling on a rain-affected opening day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, one batter stood tall. Karun Nair. The 33-year-old batter from Rajasthan, hit 50 on Thursday (Jul 31). But what makes this one special? It had been 3,149 days since he last crossed the 50-run mark in Test cricket. But do you know who holds the record for the longest gap between two fifties in Test cricket for India? That record goes to Parthiv Patel, who waited 4,426 days between his fourth and fifth Test half-centuries.&nbsp;Interestingly, Patel never managed to reach the three-figure mark in his entire Test career. He made his debut under then coach John Wright and captain Sourav Ganguly against England at Nottingham in 2002. Parthiv’s fourth Test fifty came against Australia in Chennai, where he scored 57 in a drawn match. His next Test fifty arrived more than 12 years later, against England at Mohali in 2017. Chasing a target of 103, Parthiv opened the innings, top-scored and stayed unbeaten to guide India to victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-shubman-gill-joins-rare-list-of-indian-captains-to-lose-all-five-tosses-in-a-test-series-check-others-1754034854789">Shubman Gill joins rare list of Indian captains to lose all five tosses in a Test series. Check others</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Nair’s Test journey began much later, in 2016, when he debuted against England at Mohali. Just a few matches later, he etched his name in cricket history by scoring 303 not out against the same opponent in Chennai, becoming only the second Indian after Virender Sehwag to hit a triple century in Tests.&nbsp;Since that triple ton, though, big scores have been hard to come by. On Thursday (Jul 31) at The Oval, walking in with India needing stability, he batted with patience and control, staying unbeaten on 52 at the end of days' play. His innings helped India pass the 200-run mark and included a 50-run stand with Washington Sundar. India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate praised him after the play, saying, “His tempo and rhythm were very good. He can absorb pressure, and today he read the conditions perfectly.”

It had been 3,149 days since Karun Nair last crossed the 50-run mark in Test cricket.

Amid Indian batters struggling on a rain-affected opening day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, one batter stood tall. Karun Nair. The 33-year-old batter from Rajasthan, hit 50 on Thursday (Jul 31). But what makes this one special? It had been 3,149 days since he last crossed the 50-run mark in Test cricket. But do you know who holds the record for the longest gap between two fifties in Test cricket for India? That record goes to Parthiv Patel, who waited 4,426 days between his fourth and fifth Test half-centuries. Interestingly, Patel never managed to reach the three-figure mark in his entire Test career. He made his debut under then coach John Wright and captain Sourav Ganguly against England at Nottingham in 2002. Parthiv’s fourth Test fifty came against Australia in Chennai, where he scored 57 in a drawn match. His next Test fifty arrived more than 12 years later, against England at Mohali in 2017. Chasing a target of 103, Parthiv opened the innings, top-scored and stayed unbeaten to guide India to victory. Also read | Shubman Gill joins rare list of Indian captains to lose all five tosses in a Test series. Check others Meanwhile, Nair’s Test journey began much later, in 2016, when he debuted against England at Mohali. Just a few matches later, he etched his name in cricket history by scoring 303 not out against the same opponent in Chennai, becoming only the second Indian after Virender Sehwag to hit a triple century in Tests. Since that triple ton, though, big scores have been hard to come by. On Thursday (Jul 31) at The Oval, walking in with India needing stability, he batted with patience and control, staying unbeaten on 52 at the end of days' play. His innings helped India pass the 200-run mark and included a 50-run stand with Washington Sundar. India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate praised him after the play, saying, “His tempo and rhythm were very good. He can absorb pressure, and today he read the conditions perfectly.”

It had been 3,149 days since Karun Nair last crossed the 50-run mark in Test cricket.

Who has the longest wait between two Test fifties for India? And it’s not Karun Nair

It took them five Tests, but never mind, England finally deployed the infamous Bazball approach in the ongoing fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against India at the Kia Oval in London. Shortly after Gus Atkinson picked up his first five-for of the summer, tearing through India’s tail early on day two, the attacking English openers smoked the Indian pacers to all parts of the ground. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley added 92 for the first wicket before Akash Deep removed the left-hander caught behind on 43. The pair reached this tally inside 13 overs.<h3>Early collapse &nbsp;</h3>Team India failed to capitalise on their overnight tally of 204 for six, losing the remaining four wickets almost inside half an hour into day two. Karun Nair was the first to get dismissed, trapped in the front (on 57) off Josh Tongue before Atkinson, England’s best bowler in the innings, bagged the remaining three wickets to complete his maiden five-for against India.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-advantage-india-as-chris-woakes-ruled-out-of-oval-test-ecb-confirms-dislocated-shoulder-injury-1754039452369">IND vs ENG 2025: Advantage India as Woakes ruled out of Oval Test, ECB confirms</a> &nbsp;India lost the remaining four wickets on day two for just six runs, getting all out on 224.<h3>England back to Bazball &nbsp;</h3>With no Bumrah around, the English batters knew they could take on the Indian quicks even against the new ball.&nbsp; &nbsp;Crawley and Duckett began thrashing from the word go, with Duckett smoking two T20-style sixes, one off Akash Deep – a reverse sweep over the third man, and one off Mohammed Siraj, a scoop right above the keeper’s head, with the crowd and commentators going bonkers over it.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Errm what? 😂 Ben Duckett that is ridiculous. <a href="https://t.co/77CKcux82U">pic.twitter.com/77CKcux82U</a>&mdash; England Cricket (@englandcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1951238417032855713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The pair looked unfazed against everything thrown at them, while the Indian pacers were seeking escape.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, just when they looked like completing a 100-plus stand for the first wicket, a failed reverse-lap from Duckett cost him his wicket as he got out caught behind on 43 off 38 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes. That, however, didn’t stop Crawley from completing his fifty, with the stand-in captain Ollie Pope also hitting a few fours to find rhythm. England scored 109 for one in 16 overs at lunch on day two, trailing by 115 runs.

Team India got all out on 224 early on day two at the Oval, with the English quick Gus Atkinson completing a classic five-for. 

It took them five Tests, but never mind, England finally deployed the infamous Bazball approach in the ongoing fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against India at the Kia Oval in London. Shortly after Gus Atkinson picked up his first five-for of the summer, tearing through India’s tail early on day two, the attacking English openers smoked the Indian pacers to all parts of the ground. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley added 92 for the first wicket before Akash Deep removed the left-hander caught behind on 43. The pair reached this tally inside 13 overs. Early collapse Team India failed to capitalise on their overnight tally of 204 for six, losing the remaining four wickets almost inside half an hour into day two. Karun Nair was the first to get dismissed, trapped in the front (on 57) off Josh Tongue before Atkinson, England’s best bowler in the innings, bagged the remaining three wickets to complete his maiden five-for against India. Also read | IND vs ENG 2025: Advantage India as Woakes ruled out of Oval Test, ECB confirms India lost the remaining four wickets on day two for just six runs, getting all out on 224. England back to Bazball With no Bumrah around, the English batters knew they could take on the Indian quicks even against the new ball. Crawley and Duckett began thrashing from the word go, with Duckett smoking two T20-style sixes, one off Akash Deep – a reverse sweep over the third man, and one off Mohammed Siraj, a scoop right above the keeper’s head, with the crowd and commentators going bonkers over it.

Team India got all out on 224 early on day two at the Oval, with the English quick Gus Atkinson completing a classic five-for.&nbsp;

Oval Test, Day 2, Lunch: England switch to Bazball after Atkinson’s five-for triggers India’s collapse

Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will participate in a tri-series of Twenty20 international matches to tune up for next month's Asia Cup, followed by the World Cup next year.&nbsp;"The tri-series will feature teams from Pakistan, Afghanistan and the UAE from 29 August to 7 September at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/karun-nair-shows-england-what-spirit-of-game-looks-like-social-media-lauds-india-batter-for-kind-gesture-watch-video-chris-woakes-1754032857541">IND vs ENG 2025: Karun Nair shows England what ‘spirit of game’ looks like; social media lauds India batter for kind gesture – WATCH</a>&nbsp;The T20I tournament will serve as a launching pad for the teams to prepare for the Asian Cricket Council's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28, it added.&nbsp;India and Sri Lanka will co-host the Twenty20 World Cup in February-March next year.&nbsp;The opening match of the tri-series tournament will be played between Afghanistan and Pakistan on August 29.&nbsp;Each team will play the others twice, giving all sides at least four matches before the top two teams qualify for the final, scheduled on September 7.<h3>Tournament schedule (all matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium)</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>29 August&nbsp;– Afghanistan v Pakistan</li><li>30 August – UAE v Pakistan</li><li>1 September – UAE v Afghanistan</li><li>2 September – Pakistan v Afghanistan</li><li>4 September – Pakistan v UAE</li><li>5 September – Afghanistan v UAE</li><li>7 September – Final</li></ul>&nbsp;

The T20I tournament will serve as a launching pad for the teams to prepare for the Asian Cricket Council's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28.

Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will participate in a tri-series of Twenty20 international matches to tune up for next month's Asia Cup, followed by the World Cup next year. "The tri-series will feature teams from Pakistan, Afghanistan and the UAE from 29 August to 7 September at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday. Also read | IND vs ENG 2025: Karun Nair shows England what ‘spirit of game’ looks like; social media lauds India batter for kind gesture – WATCH The T20I tournament will serve as a launching pad for the teams to prepare for the Asian Cricket Council's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28, it added. India and Sri Lanka will co-host the Twenty20 World Cup in February-March next year. The opening match of the tri-series tournament will be played between Afghanistan and Pakistan on August 29. Each team will play the others twice, giving all sides at least four matches before the top two teams qualify for the final, scheduled on September 7. Tournament schedule (all matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium) 29 August – Afghanistan v Pakistan 30 August – UAE v Pakistan 1 September – UAE v Afghanistan 2 September – Pakistan v Afghanistan 4 September – Pakistan v UAE 5 September – Afghanistan v UAE 7 September – Final

The T20I tournament will serve as a launching pad for the teams to prepare for the Asian Cricket Council's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28.

Pakistan, Afghanistan and UAE to play T20I tri-series ahead of Asia Cup 2025

China’s swimming sensation Yu Zidi has already made waves in the swimming world, but the 12-year-old etched her name into history. Yu became the youngest-ever medalist at the competition after being part of the China’s bronze winning medal team in the women’s 4x200-meter freestyle relay. While she didn’t swim in the final, Yu played a crucial role in the preliminaries, helping her team secure a spot in the medal race and thus qualifying for a medal.&nbsp;Australia’s quartet of Lani Pallister, Jamie Perkins, Brittany Castelluzzo, and Mollie O’Callaghan secured gold with a time of 7:39.35. The United States took silver in 7:40.01, while China finished third in 7:42.99. Earlier in the day, Yu came agonizingly close to an individual podium finish in the women’s 200m butterfly, missing bronze by just 0.31 seconds to Australia’s Elizabeth Dekkers. Yu will have one final shot at individual glory in Singapore when she competes in the women’s 400m medley on Sunday (August 3), with both the heats and final scheduled that day.<h2>Who is Yu Zidi?</h2>At just 12 years old, Yu Zidi is already making waves in international swimming circuit. The Chinese sensation is competing in her first-ever World Aquatics Championships in Singapore — becoming the second-youngest competitor in the event’s history — and has already delivered a performance well beyond her years.&nbsp;In her debut race, the 200m individual medley, Yu finished fourth, missing out on a bronze medal by a razor-thin 0.06 seconds. Her time of 2:09.21 was more than a second faster than her previous best, and astonishingly, over nine seconds quicker than the U.S. girls’ national age-group record for 11-12-year-olds. She’s also faster than the boys’ record in that age bracket by three seconds. Yu’s swimming journey began at six when she met a coach during a family trip to a water park. Her rapid rise has been guided by Olympic medallist Li Bingjie — Yu’s idol and mentor — who she affectionately calls her “older sister.” Despite most World Championship swimmers needing to be at least 14, Yu qualified early by meeting the competition’s elite “A” standard.&nbsp;Last year, Yu narrowly missed qualifying for the Paris Olympics in the 400m individual medley, falling just over two seconds short. But at the 2024 Chinese Nationals, her 4:35.53 would have placed fourth in the Olympic final. In May, she shattered the 12-year-old world record in the 200m IM with a 2:10.63, prompting World Aquatics to hail her as a “sensation.”&nbsp;While the 200m IM is considered only her third-best event — behind the 200m butterfly and 400m IM — Yu’s fearless debut has made her a medal contender in the days ahead. “She’s phenomenally talented at such a young age,” American silver medallist Alex Walsh was quoted saying in an interview. “It’ll be exciting to see how she builds on this meet because her future is incredibly bright.”

History made 12 year old swimming sensation Yu Zidi becomes youngest medalist at World Aquatics Championships

China’s swimming sensation Yu Zidi has already made waves in the swimming world, but the 12-year-old etched her name into history. Yu became the youngest-ever medalist at the competition after being part of the China’s bronze winning medal team in the women’s 4x200-meter freestyle relay. While she didn’t swim in the final, Yu played a crucial role in the preliminaries, helping her team secure a spot in the medal race and thus qualifying for a medal. Australia’s quartet of Lani Pallister, Jamie Perkins, Brittany Castelluzzo, and Mollie O’Callaghan secured gold with a time of 7:39.35. The United States took silver in 7:40.01, while China finished third in 7:42.99. Earlier in the day, Yu came agonizingly close to an individual podium finish in the women’s 200m butterfly, missing bronze by just 0.31 seconds to Australia’s Elizabeth Dekkers. Yu will have one final shot at individual glory in Singapore when she competes in the women’s 400m medley on Sunday (August 3), with both the heats and final scheduled that day. Who is Yu Zidi? At just 12 years old, Yu Zidi is already making waves in international swimming circuit. The Chinese sensation is competing in her first-ever World Aquatics Championships in Singapore — becoming the second-youngest competitor in the event’s history — and has already delivered a performance well beyond her years. In her debut race, the 200m individual medley, Yu finished fourth, missing out on a bronze medal by a razor-thin 0.06 seconds. Her time of 2:09.21 was more than a second faster than her previous best, and astonishingly, over nine seconds quicker than the U.S. girls’ national age-group record for 11-12-year-olds. She’s also faster than the boys’ record in that age bracket by three seconds. Yu’s swimming journey began at six when she met a coach during a family trip to a water park. Her rapid rise has been guided by Olympic medallist Li Bingjie — Yu’s idol and mentor — who she affectionately calls her “older sister.” Despite most World Championship swimmers needing to be at least 14, Yu qualified early by meeting the competition’s elite “A” standard. Last year, Yu narrowly missed qualifying for the Paris Olympics in the 400m individual medley, falling just over two seconds short. But at the 2024 Chinese Nationals, her 4:35.53 would have placed fourth in the Olympic final. In May, she shattered the 12-year-old world record in the 200m IM with a 2:10.63, prompting World Aquatics to hail her as a “sensation.” While the 200m IM is considered only her third-best event — behind the 200m butterfly and 400m IM — Yu’s fearless debut has made her a medal contender in the days ahead. “She’s phenomenally talented at such a young age,” American silver medallist Alex Walsh was quoted saying in an interview. “It’ll be exciting to see how she builds on this meet because her future is incredibly bright.”

Yu, who will turn 13 in October, discovered swimming at an age six as a way to cool off during China's summers. Last year, Yu narrowly missed qualifying for the Paris Olympics in the 400m individual medley, falling just over two seconds short

History made! Yu Zidi, 12-year-old swimming sensation becomes youngest medalist at World Aquatics Championships

Football fans in India are buzzing with excitement as Argentine and Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi might swap his football studs for cricket spikes in a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. The legendary Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is set to witness a unique blend of cricket and football. Latest reports have suggested that a leading event agency has requested the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to reserve the venue for December 14, 2025, when Messi is expected to arrive in the city during his promotional tour of India.&nbsp;“Messi will be at Wankhede Stadium on December 14. He is likely to play a cricket match, too, with former and current cricketers. The organisers will come up with a complete schedule once everything is finalised,” an MCA source was quoted as saying by the Indian Express.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-football-and-cricket-unite-in-manchester-details-inside-1753022039141">IND vs ENG 2025: Football and cricket unite in Manchester. Details inside</a>&nbsp;The event’s logistics are still being finalised, but the idea of Messi watching MS Dhoni’s helicopter shot, Rohit Sharma's pull shot, and Virat Kohli’s cover drive feels like pure magic. If it goes ahead, this will mark Messi’s second trip to India, since his friendly match against Venezuela at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium in 2011. His brief visit is expected to run between December 13 and 15, with possible stops in New Delhi and Kolkata.<h3>Messi’s legendary career</h3>The Argentine legend has eight Ballon d’Ors, six European Golden Shoes to his name and has been named the world’s best player by FIFA eight times. With 45 team trophies, he is one of the most decorated players in football history. His notorious records include 91 goals in a single calendar year and 672 goals for Barcelona. He also lifted the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina and is expected to feature in the next edition of the tournament.<h3>Wankhede’s football-cricket crossover moment</h3>This won’t be the first time the Wankhede sees football mixed with cricket.&nbsp;&nbsp;During the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand, UNICEF ambassador David Beckham was spotted alongside Sachin Tendulkar, interacting with players from both teams.

The legendary Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is set to witness a unique blend of cricket and football. As per a report, a leading event agency has requested the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to reserve the venue for  December 14, 2025, when Messi is expected to arrive in Mumbai.

Football fans in India are buzzing with excitement as Argentine and Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi might swap his football studs for cricket spikes in a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. The legendary Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is set to witness a unique blend of cricket and football. Latest reports have suggested that a leading event agency has requested the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to reserve the venue for December 14, 2025, when Messi is expected to arrive in the city during his promotional tour of India. “Messi will be at Wankhede Stadium on December 14. He is likely to play a cricket match, too, with former and current cricketers. The organisers will come up with a complete schedule once everything is finalised,” an MCA source was quoted as saying by the Indian Express. Also read | IND vs ENG 2025: Football and cricket unite in Manchester. Details inside The event’s logistics are still being finalised, but the idea of Messi watching MS Dhoni’s helicopter shot, Rohit Sharma's pull shot, and Virat Kohli’s cover drive feels like pure magic. If it goes ahead, this will mark Messi’s second trip to India, since his friendly match against Venezuela at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium in 2011. His brief visit is expected to run between December 13 and 15, with possible stops in New Delhi and Kolkata. Messi’s legendary career The Argentine legend has eight Ballon d’Ors, six European Golden Shoes to his name and has been named the world’s best player by FIFA eight times. With 45 team trophies, he is one of the most decorated players in football history. His notorious records include 91 goals in a single calendar year and 672 goals for Barcelona. He also lifted the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina and is expected to feature in the next edition of the tournament. Wankhede’s football-cricket crossover moment This won’t be the first time the Wankhede sees football mixed with cricket. During the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand, UNICEF ambassador David Beckham was spotted alongside Sachin Tendulkar, interacting with players from both teams.

The legendary Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is set to witness a unique blend of cricket and football.

Lionel Messi set for cricket twist with Virat Kohli and others at Wankhede Stadium. Details inside

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill found himself in an unwanted club on Thursday (Jul 31) when he lost his fifth consecutive toss during the Kia Oval Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. On a green-top pitch perfect for bowlers, losing the toss proved costly as India, after being asked to bat under overcast conditions, lost six wickets on the opening day. With this toss loss, Gill became only the fourth Indian Test captain to lose all five tosses in a series. It also marked India’s 15th consecutive loss in international tosses across formats.&nbsp;This was just the 14th instance in Test history where a captain has lost all five tosses in a series.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here’s a look at the other Indian skippers who are a part of this unwanted club.<h2>Lala Amarnath (1948‑49 vs West Indies)</h2>Independent India’s first Test captain, Lala Amarnath, went through a rough patch when the West Indies toured India in 1948. Windies skipper John Goddard won all five tosses, and the visitors took the series 1‑0.<h2>Kapil Dev (1982‑83 vs West Indies)</h2>Just before his iconic World Cup triumph, Kapil Dev faced a tough West Indies tour. He lost all five tosses to Clive Lloyd, and India couldn’t win a single Test. The series ended with the Windies triumph (2-0).&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-test-shubman-gill-breaks-47-year-old-sunil-gavaskars-record-details-inside-1753964640821">IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Shubman Gill breaks Sunil Gavaskar's 46-year-old record. Details inside</a><h2>Virat Kohli (2018 vs England)</h2>In 2018, former India captain and modern-day legend Virat Kohli also went through this unlucky streak. On India’s tour to England, Joe Root won all five tosses, and England went on to win the series despite Kohli's 593 runs in the series.<h2>Shubman Gill (2025 vs England)</h2>Now, Shubman Gill is the recent addition to the list. The young Indian skipper has called every toss wrong in the ongoing India-England series, with England leading the series by 2-1.<h2>Winning Tosses Doesn’t Guarantee Wins</h2>While losing five tosses is never ideal, history shows it doesn’t decide everything. A lot depends on your skills, patience, and ability to hold your nerves under crunch moments. A recent reminder is India’s Champions Trophy triumph, where Rohit Sharma’s men lifted the trophy without winning a single toss.

With this toss loss, Gill became only the fourth Indian Test captain to lose all five tosses in a series. It also marked India’s 15th consecutive loss in international tosses across formats.

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill found himself in an unwanted club on Thursday (Jul 31) when he lost his fifth consecutive toss during the Kia Oval Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. On a green-top pitch perfect for bowlers, losing the toss proved costly as India, after being asked to bat under overcast conditions, lost six wickets on the opening day. With this toss loss, Gill became only the fourth Indian Test captain to lose all five tosses in a series. It also marked India’s 15th consecutive loss in international tosses across formats. This was just the 14th instance in Test history where a captain has lost all five tosses in a series. Here’s a look at the other Indian skippers who are a part of this unwanted club. Lala Amarnath (1948‑49 vs West Indies) Independent India’s first Test captain, Lala Amarnath, went through a rough patch when the West Indies toured India in 1948. Windies skipper John Goddard won all five tosses, and the visitors took the series 1‑0. Kapil Dev (1982‑83 vs West Indies) Just before his iconic World Cup triumph, Kapil Dev faced a tough West Indies tour. He lost all five tosses to Clive Lloyd, and India couldn’t win a single Test. The series ended with the Windies triumph (2-0). Also read | IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Shubman Gill breaks Sunil Gavaskar's 46-year-old record. Details inside Virat Kohli (2018 vs England) In 2018, former India captain and modern-day legend Virat Kohli also went through this unlucky streak. On India’s tour to England, Joe Root won all five tosses, and England went on to win the series despite Kohli's 593 runs in the series. Shubman Gill (2025 vs England) Now, Shubman Gill is the recent addition to the list. The young Indian skipper has called every toss wrong in the ongoing India-England series, with England leading the series by 2-1. Winning Tosses Doesn’t Guarantee Wins While losing five tosses is never ideal, history shows it doesn’t decide everything. A lot depends on your skills, patience, and ability to hold your nerves under crunch moments. A recent reminder is India’s Champions Trophy triumph, where Rohit Sharma’s men lifted the trophy without winning a single toss.

With this toss loss at the Oval, Shubman Gill became only the fourth Indian Test captain to lose all five tosses in a series. It also marked India’s 15th consecutive loss in international tosses across formats.

Shubman Gill joins rare list of Indian captains to lose all five tosses in a Test series. Check others

Team England has dealt with a massive blow to their quest to win the Oval Test against India and seal a 3-1 series win in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with its most-capped player, Chris Woakes, suffering a shoulder injury, which further ruled him out of the ongoing Test against India. Woakes landed awkwardly on his left hand while attempting to save a boundary late on day one, which led to him hurting his left shoulder, so much so that team physio Ben Davies had to help him get off the field. Already looking gloomy, Woakes suffered his worst fate as he got ruled out of the ongoing Test with a dislocated shoulder.&nbsp;It was during the penultimate ball of the 57th over on day one, when Karun Nair played a straight drive off Jamie Overton to long on, with Woakes, standing at close in mid off, chasing it and trying to save it from going towards the boundary. Although he did his best in doing so, he injured himself in the process.&nbsp; &nbsp;As he landed on his left shoulder, he screamed in pain. It looked horrible from a distance, and as everyone feared, Woakes got ruled out of playing any part in the ongoing game. &nbsp;"England seamer Chris Woakes will continue to be monitored throughout the remainder of the Fifth Test at The Oval, following a left shoulder injury sustained on day one of the match against India," an ECB spokesman said. "At this stage, the injury has ruled him out of any further participation in the Test. A further assessment will be conducted at the conclusion of the series." &nbsp;Woakes, meanwhile, is in a fight to lead England’s attack Down Under later this year. Considering his moderate patch, he still might share the new ball against the mighty Aussies; however, his selection depends on his fitness and wickets column leading into each game.<h3>India all out on 224 &nbsp;</h3>The overnight batting pair of Washington Sundar and Karun Nair departed early inside the first half hour on day two, with Josh Tongue accounting for Nair (57) and Gus Atkinson removing Sundar, caught in the deep (26).&nbsp; &nbsp;They then removed the remaining batters to dismiss India's first innings on 224. &nbsp;Atkinson, playing his first game this summer, picked up a five-wicket haul.&nbsp;

With no Woakes for the remainder of the Oval Test, England will be a player less in this series-decider. 

Team England has dealt with a massive blow to their quest to win the Oval Test against India and seal a 3-1 series win in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with its most-capped player, Chris Woakes, suffering a shoulder injury, which further ruled him out of the ongoing Test against India. Woakes landed awkwardly on his left hand while attempting to save a boundary late on day one, which led to him hurting his left shoulder, so much so that team physio Ben Davies had to help him get off the field. Already looking gloomy, Woakes suffered his worst fate as he got ruled out of the ongoing Test with a dislocated shoulder. It was during the penultimate ball of the 57th over on day one, when Karun Nair played a straight drive off Jamie Overton to long on, with Woakes, standing at close in mid off, chasing it and trying to save it from going towards the boundary. Although he did his best in doing so, he injured himself in the process. As he landed on his left shoulder, he screamed in pain. It looked horrible from a distance, and as everyone feared, Woakes got ruled out of playing any part in the ongoing game. "England seamer Chris Woakes will continue to be monitored throughout the remainder of the Fifth Test at The Oval, following a left shoulder injury sustained on day one of the match against India," an ECB spokesman said. "At this stage, the injury has ruled him out of any further participation in the Test. A further assessment will be conducted at the conclusion of the series." Woakes, meanwhile, is in a fight to lead England’s attack Down Under later this year. Considering his moderate patch, he still might share the new ball against the mighty Aussies; however, his selection depends on his fitness and wickets column leading into each game. India all out on 224 The overnight batting pair of Washington Sundar and Karun Nair departed early inside the first half hour on day two, with Josh Tongue accounting for Nair (57) and Gus Atkinson removing Sundar, caught in the deep (26). They then removed the remaining batters to dismiss India's first innings on 224. Atkinson, playing his first game this summer, picked up a five-wicket haul.

With no Woakes for the remainder of the Oval Test, England will be a player less in this series-decider.&nbsp;

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The Indian men’s football team has a new head coach in Khalid Jamil. The former East Bengal and Mohun Bagan manager, famous among the football managerial faculty in the subcontinent, has been entrusted with rebuilding the side following the exit of ex-coach Manolo Marquez. Jamil, who oversees head coach duties at Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL), will take over the Indian team; however, the governing body (AIFF) has not mentioned when he will start in his new position.&nbsp;His appointment, however, sees him become the first Indian to coach the national football team in 13 years, with Savio Medeira being the last (Indian) in charge of the side from October 2011 till March 2012.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-s-first-ever-tech-driven-girls-football-academy-launched-in-collaboration-with-aiff-1753974573266">India's first-ever tech-driven girls' football academy launched in collaboration with AIFF</a> &nbsp;"The AIFF Executive Committee, in the presence of the Technical Committee, has approved the appointment of Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Senior India Men's National Team," the AIFF said in a statement.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The AIFF Executive Committee, in the presence of the Technical Committee, has approved the appointment of Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Senior India Men&#39;s National Team.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianFootball</a> ⚽️ <a href="https://t.co/R1FQ61pyr4">pic.twitter.com/R1FQ61pyr4</a>&mdash; Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndianFootball/status/1951176408408981578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, with several high-profile names fighting for this one spot, Jamil received the nod ahead of former India head coach Stephen Constantine for this very role. Late last month, a PTI report claimed that given AIFF’s financial constraints, they were likely to pick an Indian (Jamil in this case) for the head coach position.&nbsp; &nbsp;Jamil, however, could begin his tenure as early as this month, with India due to play in the FIFA international match window in September in their AFC Asian Cup qualifying round games on October 9 and 14, against Singapore.<h3>Who is Khalid Jamil?</h3>Jamil has been a former Indian midfielder and now an AFC Pro Licensed coach; he has also been named the AIFF Coach of the Year on two occasions (2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons).&nbsp; &nbsp;Born on April 21, 1977, in Kuwait City to Indian parents, Khalid played club football (in India) for several teams, including Mahindra United, Air India, and Mumbai FC, even representing the national team from 1998 to 2006. However, injuries forced him into early retirement, but he swiftly transitioned into coaching.&nbsp; &nbsp;Following his stint with Mumbai FC, which put him in the spotlight, Khalid guided Aizawl FC to a historic I-League title in 2016-17, making them the first team from Northeast India to win the national league. It also helped him earn the Syed Abdul Rahim Best Coach Award. &nbsp;Years later, in 2021, Jamil became the first Indian coach of an ISL side, NorthEast United FC, breaking a long-standing barrier in Indian football. As things stand, he is Jamshedpur FC’s head coach, having led the team to a Super Cup semi-final appearance.&nbsp; &nbsp;Moreover, the new Indian head coach, Jamil, is known for his defensive discipline, tactical flexibility, and development of young talent. He is also considered a leading contender for the Indian national team coaching role.

Jamil's appointment, however, sees him become the first Indian to coach the national football team in 13 years, with Savio Medeira being the last (Indian) in charge of the side from October 2011 till March 2012.

The Indian men’s football team has a new head coach in Khalid Jamil. The former East Bengal and Mohun Bagan manager, famous among the football managerial faculty in the subcontinent, has been entrusted with rebuilding the side following the exit of ex-coach Manolo Marquez. Jamil, who oversees head coach duties at Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL), will take over the Indian team; however, the governing body (AIFF) has not mentioned when he will start in his new position. His appointment, however, sees him become the first Indian to coach the national football team in 13 years, with Savio Medeira being the last (Indian) in charge of the side from October 2011 till March 2012. Also read | India's first-ever tech-driven girls' football academy launched in collaboration with AIFF "The AIFF Executive Committee, in the presence of the Technical Committee, has approved the appointment of Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Senior India Men's National Team," the AIFF said in a statement.

Jamil's appointment, however, sees him become the first Indian to coach the national football team in 13 years, with Savio Medeira being the last (Indian) in charge of the side from October 2011 till March 2012.

Khalid Jamil joins Indian men’s football team as new head coach. Who is he?

Indian batter Karun Nair has taken it upon himself to uplift his career, team score and morale in the ongoing Oval Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Returning to the side after getting dropped from the XI for the previous Test (in Manchester), Karun made his chance count batting at number five, his preferred position. On a challenging Oval track, with the overcast conditions also assisting the England quicks, Karun stood his ground and remained unbeaten at 52 – his highest score thus far in this series, with Joe Root acknowledging him for his technique after the day’s play. However, in between all of this, one of his kind gestures won the internet, with social media lauding him.&nbsp;Amid all the talks around the ‘Spirit of the Game’, considering several instances since the fourth Test involving Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes, Nair showed the English team and the fans what exactly it looks like.&nbsp; &nbsp;The instance happened late on day one, when Nair hit Jamie Overton for a four on the off-side, only for Chris Woakes to put in his best and save it from doing so. Although he did save the boundary, Woakes injured his left shoulder in the process, so much so that the team physio had to rush to the ground to check on him and later help him get off the field. &nbsp;Batting alongside Washington Sundar, Nair had already run three before Woakes landed awkwardly on his left hand and injured his shoulder, deciding against completing the fourth run after observing the fielder (Woakes) was down, clutching his shoulder in pain. &nbsp;The social media was quick to respond to Nair’s kind gesture, applauding him. Already fighting for his place in the Test team, Nair worried least about adding runs to his tally and instead looked concerned about down-and-out Woakes near the boundary. &nbsp;Check out some of the social media reactions to Nair’s gesture -&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Karun Nair and Wahington Sundar didn&#39;t run the 4th run as soon as Woakes went down and injured himself. Spirit of the game 👏&mdash; Rahul. (@meri_mrziii) <a href="https://twitter.com/meri_mrziii/status/1950982515604254728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">My respect for Karun Nair has increased even more for his kind act. He could&#39;ve ran 4 runs easily but didn&#39;t as he saw Christopher Woakes lying helplessly on the ground in pain 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/WdnzpHqJjT">pic.twitter.com/WdnzpHqJjT</a>&mdash; Troll cricket unlimitedd (@TUnlimitedd) <a href="https://twitter.com/TUnlimitedd/status/1950982718302408771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Good on Karun Nair that he did not run 4th run when he saw Woakes going down holding the shoulder, great sportmenship&mdash; Bhumish Patel (@bhumish18) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhumish18/status/1950984296103100862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Massive respect to Karun Nair 🙌 He could’ve easily run four, but chose to stop when he saw Woakes down in pain. A true act of sportsmanship cricket at its classiest 👏 <a href="https://t.co/NTcQgbZ4lY">pic.twitter.com/NTcQgbZ4lY</a>&mdash; Abhinav prakash (AP12) (@imabhi0012) <a href="https://twitter.com/imabhi0012/status/1951029923487105122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>No word on Woakes’ injury</h3>The England Team will keep Woakes under observation before announcing the extent of his injury.&nbsp; &nbsp;Given that he has a suspected dislocated shoulder, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-worry-mounts-for-england-as-chris-woakes-out-of-oval-test-with-shoulder-injury-report-1754019301721">Woakes is unlikely to take any further part in this match</a>, leaving the hosts a bowler short for this game. &nbsp;England, however, has three quicks barring him, including Overton, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson, with rookie all-rounder Jacob Bethell also contributing with his slow left-arm.

Amid all the talks around the ‘Spirit of the Game’, considering several instances since the fourth Test involving Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes, Nair showed the English team and the fans what exactly it looks like. 

Indian batter Karun Nair has taken it upon himself to uplift his career, team score and morale in the ongoing Oval Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Returning to the side after getting dropped from the XI for the previous Test (in Manchester), Karun made his chance count batting at number five, his preferred position. On a challenging Oval track, with the overcast conditions also assisting the England quicks, Karun stood his ground and remained unbeaten at 52 – his highest score thus far in this series, with Joe Root acknowledging him for his technique after the day’s play. However, in between all of this, one of his kind gestures won the internet, with social media lauding him. Amid all the talks around the ‘Spirit of the Game’, considering several instances since the fourth Test involving Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes, Nair showed the English team and the fans what exactly it looks like. The instance happened late on day one, when Nair hit Jamie Overton for a four on the off-side, only for Chris Woakes to put in his best and save it from doing so. Although he did save the boundary, Woakes injured his left shoulder in the process, so much so that the team physio had to rush to the ground to check on him and later help him get off the field. Batting alongside Washington Sundar, Nair had already run three before Woakes landed awkwardly on his left hand and injured his shoulder, deciding against completing the fourth run after observing the fielder (Woakes) was down, clutching his shoulder in pain. The social media was quick to respond to Nair’s kind gesture, applauding him. Already fighting for his place in the Test team, Nair worried least about adding runs to his tally and instead looked concerned about down-and-out Woakes near the boundary. Check out some of the social media reactions to Nair’s gesture -

Amid all the talks around the ‘Spirit of the Game’, considering several instances since the fourth Test involving Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes, Nair showed the English team and the fans what exactly it looks like.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG 2025: Karun Nair shows England what ‘spirit of game’ looks like; social media lauds India batter for kind gesture – WATCH

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