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Arsenal on Saturday announced the signing of Swedish international striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, bolstering their attacking options as they attempt to challenge for the Premier League title.&nbsp;The 27-year-old, who fired Sporting to the Portuguese title last season with 39 goals and netted a Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City, is reported to have signed a five-year deal in a transfer worth an initial £57.4 million (65.7 million euros).&nbsp;Gyokeres' transfer, which could end up costing the north London club as much as £66.4 million with performance-related add-ons, takes Arsenal's close-season spending to the region of £200m.&nbsp;"To come here to a club on Arsenal's level, I think it's going to help me perform even better with all the amazing players in this team. I'm really excited to get going," said Gyokeres.&nbsp;He becomes Mikel Arteta's sixth summer signing and follows defender Cristhian Mosquera (£13m), midfielder Martin Zubimendi (£60m), goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5m), midfielder Christian Norgaard (£10m) and forward Noni Madueke (£48.5m) in moving to the Emirates.&nbsp;"I just felt that it was the right club for me," said Gyokeres.&nbsp;"When I was playing against Arsenal last season, I could really feel it was a very strong team and very difficult to play against."&nbsp;Gyokeres will be expected to meet up with his new team-mates in Arsenal's ongoing pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong.&nbsp;The Gunners face Newcastle in the Singapore National Stadium on Sunday ahead of the concluding game of their tour, against Tottenham in Hong Kong on July 31.&nbsp;"I always want to score," added Gyokeres. "To be a part of this club and to score in this kit and with this badge in front of all the supporters, I can't wait. It will be an amazing feeling."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-jasprit-bumrah-unlocks-unwanted-record-in-manchester-as-england-punish-india-on-day-4-1753544472012">IND vs ENG 2025: Bumrah unlocks unwanted record in Manchester as England punish India on day 4</a><h2>Return to England</h2>Gyokeres moved to Brighton from Swedish side Brommapojkarna in January 2018, but spent time on loan at St Pauli and then Swansea and Coventry, before making a permanent move to the Sky Blues in July 2021.&nbsp;After Coventry were beaten on penalties by Luton in the 2023 Championship final at Wembley, Gyokeres completed a £20.5m switch to Sporting. He scored a remarkable 97 goals in 102 matches for the Portuguese side.&nbsp;"I started here (in England), it feels like a long time ago. I think I've improved a lot since then. Now I want to prove myself for real and perform together with the team," said Gyokeres.&nbsp;Arsenal spent the concluding months of last season without a recognised striker following long-term injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.&nbsp;Even before then, Arsenal were in desperate need of a reliable scorer, and Arteta will hope his new signing can fire him to his first silverware since he won the FA Cup in 2020, and end the club's two-decade wait for a Premier League title.&nbsp;"Viktor has so many qualities. He is a quick and powerful presence up front, with incredible goalscoring numbers at club and international levels," said Arteta.&nbsp;"We're excited about what Viktor brings to our squad and are looking forward to start working with him."&nbsp;Arsenal's new sporting director Andrea Berta has wasted little time in strengthening a squad which has finished runners-up in the league for the past three seasons.&nbsp;Gabriel and Myles Lewis-Skelly have also put pen to paper on new contracts in the off-season, with a long-term extension for teenager Ethan Nwaneri believed to be all but completed.&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.

Arsenal on Saturday announced the signing of Swedish international striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, bolstering their attacking options as they attempt to challenge for the Premier League title.

Arsenal on Saturday announced the signing of Swedish international striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, bolstering their attacking options as they attempt to challenge for the Premier League title. The 27-year-old, who fired Sporting to the Portuguese title last season with 39 goals and netted a Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City, is reported to have signed a five-year deal in a transfer worth an initial £57.4 million (65.7 million euros). Gyokeres' transfer, which could end up costing the north London club as much as £66.4 million with performance-related add-ons, takes Arsenal's close-season spending to the region of £200m. "To come here to a club on Arsenal's level, I think it's going to help me perform even better with all the amazing players in this team. I'm really excited to get going," said Gyokeres. He becomes Mikel Arteta's sixth summer signing and follows defender Cristhian Mosquera (£13m), midfielder Martin Zubimendi (£60m), goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5m), midfielder Christian Norgaard (£10m) and forward Noni Madueke (£48.5m) in moving to the Emirates. "I just felt that it was the right club for me," said Gyokeres. "When I was playing against Arsenal last season, I could really feel it was a very strong team and very difficult to play against." Gyokeres will be expected to meet up with his new team-mates in Arsenal's ongoing pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong. The Gunners face Newcastle in the Singapore National Stadium on Sunday ahead of the concluding game of their tour, against Tottenham in Hong Kong on July 31. "I always want to score," added Gyokeres. "To be a part of this club and to score in this kit and with this badge in front of all the supporters, I can't wait. It will be an amazing feeling." ALSO READ | IND vs ENG 2025: Bumrah unlocks unwanted record in Manchester as England punish India on day 4 Return to England Gyokeres moved to Brighton from Swedish side Brommapojkarna in January 2018, but spent time on loan at St Pauli and then Swansea and Coventry, before making a permanent move to the Sky Blues in July 2021. After Coventry were beaten on penalties by Luton in the 2023 Championship final at Wembley, Gyokeres completed a £20.5m switch to Sporting. He scored a remarkable 97 goals in 102 matches for the Portuguese side. "I started here (in England), it feels like a long time ago. I think I've improved a lot since then. Now I want to prove myself for real and perform together with the team," said Gyokeres. Arsenal spent the concluding months of last season without a recognised striker following long-term injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz. Even before then, Arsenal were in desperate need of a reliable scorer, and Arteta will hope his new signing can fire him to his first silverware since he won the FA Cup in 2020, and end the club's two-decade wait for a Premier League title. "Viktor has so many qualities. He is a quick and powerful presence up front, with incredible goalscoring numbers at club and international levels," said Arteta. "We're excited about what Viktor brings to our squad and are looking forward to start working with him." Arsenal's new sporting director Andrea Berta has wasted little time in strengthening a squad which has finished runners-up in the league for the past three seasons. Gabriel and Myles Lewis-Skelly have also put pen to paper on new contracts in the off-season, with a long-term extension for teenager Ethan Nwaneri believed to be all but completed. 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.

Arsenal on Saturday announced the signing of Swedish international striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, bolstering their attacking options as they attempt to challenge for the Premier League title.

Premier League: Arsenal seal swoop for Swedish international Viktor Gyokeres

An Inter Miami team missing the suspended Lionel Messi missed the chance to gain ground on Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati after being held to a 0-0 draw in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Messi and team-mate Jordi Alba were both barred from playing the home game against Cincinnati after controversially withdrawing from this week's MLS All-Star Game in Texas.&nbsp;That meant Messi and Alba could only watch on from the sidelines in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday as Inter were frustrated by a well-organised Cincinnati team.&nbsp;Miami were given a huge let off in the dying seconds of stoppage time, when Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson had a goal ruled out after harshly being adjudged to have fouled Inter's Noah Allen as he leapt for a header.&nbsp;The result leaves Miami seven points adrift of Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference standings.&nbsp;Miami, meanwhile, used the pre-game festivities to formally unveil new star signing Rodrigo De Paul, Messi's World Cup-winning Argentina team-mate.&nbsp;The 31-year-old midfielder, who joins the club from Spain's Atletico Madrid, is expected to make his debut during Miami's upcoming Leagues Cup campaign.&nbsp;"What brings me to Inter Miami is the desire to compete, win titles, to write the pages in the club's history," De Paul said after his transfer was announced by the club late Friday.&nbsp;"It's a club that is shaping up to be great, to have a long history, so that many people follow this incredible team."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-jasprit-bumrah-unlocks-unwanted-record-in-manchester-as-england-punish-india-on-day-4-1753544472012">IND vs ENG 2025: Bumrah unlocks unwanted record in Manchester as England punish India on day 4</a>&nbsp;Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said De Paul's signing would bring "experience, passion and quality" to the Herons.&nbsp;"Rodrigo is a player I've admired for many years," Beckham said. "As a leader he has brought so much to the teams he has played for -- especially with his national team Argentina.&nbsp;"I'm excited to welcome another World Cup winning player not just to Inter Miami, but also to MLS."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Lionel Messi and team-mate Jordi Alba were both barred from playing the home game against Cincinnati after controversially withdrawing from this week's MLS All-Star Game in Texas.

An Inter Miami team missing the suspended Lionel Messi missed the chance to gain ground on Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati after being held to a 0-0 draw in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Messi and team-mate Jordi Alba were both barred from playing the home game against Cincinnati after controversially withdrawing from this week's MLS All-Star Game in Texas. That meant Messi and Alba could only watch on from the sidelines in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday as Inter were frustrated by a well-organised Cincinnati team. Miami were given a huge let off in the dying seconds of stoppage time, when Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson had a goal ruled out after harshly being adjudged to have fouled Inter's Noah Allen as he leapt for a header. The result leaves Miami seven points adrift of Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference standings. Miami, meanwhile, used the pre-game festivities to formally unveil new star signing Rodrigo De Paul, Messi's World Cup-winning Argentina team-mate. The 31-year-old midfielder, who joins the club from Spain's Atletico Madrid, is expected to make his debut during Miami's upcoming Leagues Cup campaign. "What brings me to Inter Miami is the desire to compete, win titles, to write the pages in the club's history," De Paul said after his transfer was announced by the club late Friday. "It's a club that is shaping up to be great, to have a long history, so that many people follow this incredible team." ALSO READ | IND vs ENG 2025: Bumrah unlocks unwanted record in Manchester as England punish India on day 4 Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said De Paul's signing would bring "experience, passion and quality" to the Herons. "Rodrigo is a player I've admired for many years," Beckham said. "As a leader he has brought so much to the teams he has played for -- especially with his national team Argentina. "I'm excited to welcome another World Cup winning player not just to Inter Miami, but also to MLS." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Lionel Messi and team-mate Jordi Alba were both barred from playing the home game against Cincinnati after controversially withdrawing from this week's MLS All-Star Game in Texas.

MLS: Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami held by Cincinnati, drop two points in Eastern Conference

In the ongoing fourth Test match between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Saturday (Jul 26) matched former speedster Ishant Sharma’s record of 51 wickets in England, becoming India’s joint-highest wicket-taker bowler in England. Bumrah reached the milestone by providing his team a breakthrough in England's Craig Dawson on Day 4 of the fourth Test in Manchester. So far, the 31-year-old has taken 14 wickets in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in just five innings.&nbsp;The former Indian pacer, Ishant Sharma, took his record tally of 51 wickets in just 24 innings at an average of 33.35. Whereas, Jasprit Bumrah equalled that record in only 22 innings at a better bowling average of 26. The next Indian players on the list are Kapil Dev, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj.&nbsp;Also Read - IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details<h2>Indian bowlers with the most wickets in England</h2><ul><li>Jasprit Bumrah - 51 wickets</li><li>Ishant Sharma - 51 wickets</li><li>Kapil Dev - 43 wickets</li><li>Mohammed Shami - 42 wickets</li><li>Mohammed Siraj - 37 wickets</li><li>Anil Kumble - 36 wickets</li><li>Bishan Singh Bedi - 35 wickets</li></ul><h2>India vs England, 4th Test, Day 4</h2>In the ongoing Test match at Old Trafford in Manchester, &nbsp;England is leading by 311 runs after wrapping up India on 358 in the first innings. For India, Ravindra Jadeja was the most successful bowler, taking four important wickets.

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Saturday (Jul 26) equalled Ishant Sharma’s tally of 51 wickets in England to become India’s joint-highest wicket-taker on English soil.

In the ongoing fourth Test match between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Saturday (Jul 26) matched former speedster Ishant Sharma’s record of 51 wickets in England, becoming India’s joint-highest wicket-taker bowler in England. Bumrah reached the milestone by providing his team a breakthrough in England's Craig Dawson on Day 4 of the fourth Test in Manchester. So far, the 31-year-old has taken 14 wickets in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in just five innings. The former Indian pacer, Ishant Sharma, took his record tally of 51 wickets in just 24 innings at an average of 33.35. Whereas, Jasprit Bumrah equalled that record in only 22 innings at a better bowling average of 26. The next Indian players on the list are Kapil Dev, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj. Also Read - IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details Indian bowlers with the most wickets in England Jasprit Bumrah - 51 wickets Ishant Sharma - 51 wickets Kapil Dev - 43 wickets Mohammed Shami - 42 wickets Mohammed Siraj - 37 wickets Anil Kumble - 36 wickets Bishan Singh Bedi - 35 wickets India vs England, 4th Test, Day 4 In the ongoing Test match at Old Trafford in Manchester, England is leading by 311 runs after wrapping up India on 358 in the first innings. For India, Ravindra Jadeja was the most successful bowler, taking four important wickets.

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Saturday (Jul 26) equalled Ishant Sharma’s tally of 51 wickets in England to become India’s joint-highest wicket-taker on English soil.

IND vs ENG 2025: Jasprit Bumrah becomes joint highest wicket-taker for India in England

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill is breaking and rewriting records for fun in his debut series as captain. On Day 4 (Jul 26) of the Manchester Test against England, the 24-year-old went past former Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s tally of 655 runs from the 2016-17 home series against England. At the stroke of tea, Gill reached 668 runs and remained unbeaten, making him the second-highest run-scorer by an Indian captain in a single Test series. He now trails only the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who holds the top spot with 732 runs, which he scored during the iconic 1971 tour of the West Indies. &nbsp;The Indian captain is making this series memorable, smashing records along the way. In the second Test in Birmingham, Gill scored 430 runs, which is the highest by any Indian batter in a single Test and the second-highest overall. In the same Test, he became the second Indian to score a double century and a century in the same match, following Sunil Gavaskar, who achieved this against the West Indies in 1971 at Port of Spain. However, Gill is the first player ever to score a 250 and a 150 in the same Test.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-lara-to-muralitharan-10-legendary-cricket-records-that-still-stand-strong-1753529424942">From Lara to Muralitharan: 10 legendary cricket records that still stand strong</a>&nbsp;Additionally, Gill holds the record for the highest score by an Indian captain in Test cricket. He is also the fifth player to score double centuries in both ODIs and Tests, joining the elite list of Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag and Chris Gayle.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for the most runs scored by an Indian batter in a Test series against England. During the five-match Test series between India and England in 2024, Jaiswal amassed 712 runs. Currently, Shubman Gill needs to score 44 more runs in the ongoing match to surpass Jaiswal's record and claim the top position.&nbsp;Coming back to the Manchester Test, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are trying to steady the ship after India were reduced to 0/2. They need to bat long and long, similar to the legendary partnership between VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid, who famously scored 376 runs together against Australia in Kolkata in 2001.

On Day 4 (Jul 26) of the Manchester Test against England, the 24-year-old went past former Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s tally of 655 runs from the 2016-17 home series against England. At the stroke of tea, Gill reached 668 runs and remained unbeaten

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill is breaking and rewriting records for fun in his debut series as captain. On Day 4 (Jul 26) of the Manchester Test against England, the 24-year-old went past former Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s tally of 655 runs from the 2016-17 home series against England. At the stroke of tea, Gill reached 668 runs and remained unbeaten, making him the second-highest run-scorer by an Indian captain in a single Test series. He now trails only the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who holds the top spot with 732 runs, which he scored during the iconic 1971 tour of the West Indies. The Indian captain is making this series memorable, smashing records along the way. In the second Test in Birmingham, Gill scored 430 runs, which is the highest by any Indian batter in a single Test and the second-highest overall. In the same Test, he became the second Indian to score a double century and a century in the same match, following Sunil Gavaskar, who achieved this against the West Indies in 1971 at Port of Spain. However, Gill is the first player ever to score a 250 and a 150 in the same Test. Also read | From Lara to Muralitharan: 10 legendary cricket records that still stand strong Additionally, Gill holds the record for the highest score by an Indian captain in Test cricket. He is also the fifth player to score double centuries in both ODIs and Tests, joining the elite list of Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag and Chris Gayle. Meanwhile, Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for the most runs scored by an Indian batter in a Test series against England. During the five-match Test series between India and England in 2024, Jaiswal amassed 712 runs. Currently, Shubman Gill needs to score 44 more runs in the ongoing match to surpass Jaiswal's record and claim the top position. Coming back to the Manchester Test, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are trying to steady the ship after India were reduced to 0/2. They need to bat long and long, similar to the legendary partnership between VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid, who famously scored 376 runs together against Australia in Kolkata in 2001.

On Day 4 (Jul 26) of the Manchester Test against England, the 24-year-old went past former Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s tally of 655 runs from the 2016-17 home series against England.

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill breaks 9-year-old Virat Kohli record, now chases Gavaskar’s historic Test feat

India’s junior badminton circuit had a big moment on Saturday (Jul 26) as shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla clinched a bronze medal in the women’s singles event at the Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships 2025. It's the first time two Indian singles shuttlers have stood on the podium in the same edition of this continental event. Held in Sukarta, Indonesia, from July 18 to 27, the tournament saw both Indian players produce some of their finest performances.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tanvi Sharma, seeded second, took on China’s Yin Yi Qing, the eighth seed. After losing the opening game 13-21, Tanvi bounced back early in the second with a 6-1 lead. Yin bounced back to tie the match at 8-8 and capitalised on the momentum, ultimately sealing the victory in straight sets with scores of 21-13 and 21-14, leaving Tanvi with a well-deserved bronze medal. Despite her semi-final loss, Tanvi had a dominant run in the tournament, winning every match without dropping a single game.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/chirag-satwik-enter-china-open-semi-finals-with-straight-games-win-1753460651971">Chirag-Satwik enter China Open semi-finals with straight-games win</a>&nbsp;On the other side, Vennala Kalagotla showed utter commitment and dedication in her semifinal clash against China’s Liu Si Ya. Down by 15-20 in the second game after dropping the first, the young Indian saved three match points to bring the scoreline to 18-20. However, a crucial error under pressure handed the match to Liu at 21-15 and 21-18, and ultimately, Vennala had to settle for a bronze medal.&nbsp;Earlier in the quarters, Tanvi edged past Indonesia’s Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan with the scoreline of 21-19, 21-14 in just 35 minutes. On the other hand, Vennala’s route to the semis was tougher, needing nearly an hour to defeat Thailand’s Janyaporn Meepanthong in a thrilling three-setter: 21-18, 17-21, 21-17.&nbsp;These two medals demonstrate the strength of India's emerging badminton circuit. Recently, a 17-year-old Indian shuttler shocked the badminton world by defeating Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu and advancing to the top eight at the China Open.

Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla clinched a bronze medal in the women’s singles event at the Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships 2025. It's the first time two Indian singles shuttlers have stood on the podium in the same edition of this continental event. 

India’s junior badminton circuit had a big moment on Saturday (Jul 26) as shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla clinched a bronze medal in the women’s singles event at the Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships 2025. It's the first time two Indian singles shuttlers have stood on the podium in the same edition of this continental event. Held in Sukarta, Indonesia, from July 18 to 27, the tournament saw both Indian players produce some of their finest performances. Tanvi Sharma, seeded second, took on China’s Yin Yi Qing, the eighth seed. After losing the opening game 13-21, Tanvi bounced back early in the second with a 6-1 lead. Yin bounced back to tie the match at 8-8 and capitalised on the momentum, ultimately sealing the victory in straight sets with scores of 21-13 and 21-14, leaving Tanvi with a well-deserved bronze medal. Despite her semi-final loss, Tanvi had a dominant run in the tournament, winning every match without dropping a single game. Also read | Chirag-Satwik enter China Open semi-finals with straight-games win On the other side, Vennala Kalagotla showed utter commitment and dedication in her semifinal clash against China’s Liu Si Ya. Down by 15-20 in the second game after dropping the first, the young Indian saved three match points to bring the scoreline to 18-20. However, a crucial error under pressure handed the match to Liu at 21-15 and 21-18, and ultimately, Vennala had to settle for a bronze medal. Earlier in the quarters, Tanvi edged past Indonesia’s Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan with the scoreline of 21-19, 21-14 in just 35 minutes. On the other hand, Vennala’s route to the semis was tougher, needing nearly an hour to defeat Thailand’s Janyaporn Meepanthong in a thrilling three-setter: 21-18, 17-21, 21-17. These two medals demonstrate the strength of India's emerging badminton circuit. Recently, a 17-year-old Indian shuttler shocked the badminton world by defeating Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu and advancing to the top eight at the China Open.

Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla clinched a bronze medal in the women’s singles event at the Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships 2025. It's the first time two Indian singles shuttlers have stood on the podium in the same edition of this continental event.&nbsp;

Badminton: India's Tanvi Sharma, Vennala Kalagotla win historic bronze at Asia Junior Championships 2025

Joe Root has insisted helping England win games rather than surpassing Sachin Tendulkar as Test cricket's all-time leading run-scorer remains his primary motivation after moving into second place in the standings. Root leapfrogged three greats of the game during his magnificent 150 in the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford on Friday, overtaking Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis before going past former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. Now only Tendulkar, with a mammoth 15,921 Test runs, is ahead of Root, although Ponting is among those who believe the 34-year-old former England captain has time on his side to close the 2,512-run gap to the India great.&nbsp;But Root, who has compiled 21 hundreds since turning 30, is wary of the hype and wants attention turned to the fact England are pressing for a series-clinching win in Manchester at 2-1 up in the five-Test contest.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-test-no-one-doubted-his-class-ravi-ashwin-lauds-ben-stokes-141-after-what-has-he-achieved-as-a-batter-remark-1753541774916">Manchester Test: ‘No one doubted his class,’ Ashwin lauds Stokes' 141 after ‘What has he achieved as a batter’ remark</a>&nbsp;"It is easy to get caught up in this stuff but at the end of the day, you’re playing against India in one of the biggest series there is," Root told Sky Sports. "It's not about you, it's about winning the game and getting your team in a position where you can follow through on that."&nbsp;Nevertheless, he added: "When you look at the names there on that list, they are all people that, as a kid, growing up, that's who I would try and be in the garden, on the street, on the driveway, at my local club.&nbsp;"Even just to be mentioned in the (same) sentence as these guys is a bit of a pinch-yourself moment."&nbsp;Root said a period of reflection during Covid, when he was still England captain, prompted changes to his game that have helped the Yorkshireman amass 5,586 runs at a high average of 56.42 since the start of 2021.&nbsp;"I actually went away during that period and asked can I get some footage off Sky and just look at modes of dismissal (to see) if there were any trends," he explained. "One thing that I've done within that period is actually try and look at the game slightly differently.&nbsp;"At the start of my career, a lot of it was based on my technique. Whereas in this second phase of things, it’s been more about managing risk and thinking how can I eliminate as many modes of dismissal as possible with the highest output?&nbsp;"It's very easy to get caught up, get too emotional, either get too hard on yourself or feel too sorry for yourself."&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.

Root, who has compiled 21 hundreds since turning 30, is wary of the hype and wants attention turned to the fact England are pressing for a series-clinching win in Manchester at 2-1 up in the five-Test contest.

Joe Root has insisted helping England win games rather than surpassing Sachin Tendulkar as Test cricket's all-time leading run-scorer remains his primary motivation after moving into second place in the standings. Root leapfrogged three greats of the game during his magnificent 150 in the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford on Friday, overtaking Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis before going past former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. Now only Tendulkar, with a mammoth 15,921 Test runs, is ahead of Root, although Ponting is among those who believe the 34-year-old former England captain has time on his side to close the 2,512-run gap to the India great. But Root, who has compiled 21 hundreds since turning 30, is wary of the hype and wants attention turned to the fact England are pressing for a series-clinching win in Manchester at 2-1 up in the five-Test contest. Also read | Manchester Test: ‘No one doubted his class,’ Ashwin lauds Stokes' 141 after ‘What has he achieved as a batter’ remark "It is easy to get caught up in this stuff but at the end of the day, you’re playing against India in one of the biggest series there is," Root told Sky Sports. "It's not about you, it's about winning the game and getting your team in a position where you can follow through on that." Nevertheless, he added: "When you look at the names there on that list, they are all people that, as a kid, growing up, that's who I would try and be in the garden, on the street, on the driveway, at my local club. "Even just to be mentioned in the (same) sentence as these guys is a bit of a pinch-yourself moment." Root said a period of reflection during Covid, when he was still England captain, prompted changes to his game that have helped the Yorkshireman amass 5,586 runs at a high average of 56.42 since the start of 2021. "I actually went away during that period and asked can I get some footage off Sky and just look at modes of dismissal (to see) if there were any trends," he explained. "One thing that I've done within that period is actually try and look at the game slightly differently. "At the start of my career, a lot of it was based on my technique. Whereas in this second phase of things, it’s been more about managing risk and thinking how can I eliminate as many modes of dismissal as possible with the highest output? "It's very easy to get caught up, get too emotional, either get too hard on yourself or feel too sorry for yourself." 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.

Root, who has compiled 21 hundreds since turning 30, is wary of the hype and wants attention turned to the fact England are pressing for a series-clinching win in Manchester at 2-1 up in the five-Test contest.

IND vs ENG: Helping England win more important than breaking Sachin’s Test runs tally, reckons Root

Jasprit Bumrah is synonymous with greatness, often referred to as the greatest bowler of his time, but, like all humans and legends, he has his off days too, and the fourth day in Manchester against England was one of them. Although he did pick two wickets in England’s first innings, where they scored a mammoth 669 in reply to India’s 358, he unlocked one unwanted feat he had never done before in his Test career. A worn-out Bumrah failed to replicate his past performances (in this series) at Old Trafford, with English batters further tiring him out with cautious play against him.&nbsp;Bumrah, for the first time since his Test debut in 2018, conceded more than 100 runs in a Test inning, looking like a pale shadow of himself. Despite him being the best of the lot, which further includes a debutant (Anshul Kamboj) and a tired Mohammed Siraj, who has already bowled the most number of overs in this series (and counting), Bumrah failed to dominate the English batters.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-test-no-one-doubted-his-class-ravi-ashwin-lauds-ben-stokes-141-after-what-has-he-achieved-as-a-batter-remark-1753541774916">Manchester Test: ‘No one doubted his class,’ Ashwin lauds Stokes' 141 after ‘What has he achieved as a batter’ remark</a> &nbsp;For England, Joe Root and captain Ben Stokes starred with the bat, hitting respective centuries. While Root (150) completed his 38th Test hundred, also surpassing several greats like Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting for most runs by a batter in Tests, Stokes ended his dry run for a Test ton with a stunning 141 – his first hundred in the whites in two years. It, however, came after he picked up a five-wicket haul in the first innings. &nbsp;His feat helped him join an elite group of English all-rounders to achieve this, including Ian Botham, who did it five times in his Test career.<h3>More misery for India’s bowling attack &nbsp;</h3>Having dominated Test cricket in the past decade, more so for bowling out oppositions in almost all matches, the Indian bowling attack touched a new low during the Manchester Test. It’s for the first time since 2014 that India conceded over 600 runs in a Test inning, having last done it against New Zealand, when now-England coach Brendon McCullum slammed a triple hundred.&nbsp; &nbsp;11 years later, the McCullum-coached England Team broke India’s streak, punishing them across two days in Manchester. &nbsp;Meanwhile, India crossed 100 for the loss of two wickets in their second innings, with less than four sessions remaining for the game to get over.

A worn-out Bumrah failed to replicate his past performances (in this series) at Old Trafford, with English batters further tiring him out with cautious play against him.

Jasprit Bumrah is synonymous with greatness, often referred to as the greatest bowler of his time, but, like all humans and legends, he has his off days too, and the fourth day in Manchester against England was one of them. Although he did pick two wickets in England’s first innings, where they scored a mammoth 669 in reply to India’s 358, he unlocked one unwanted feat he had never done before in his Test career. A worn-out Bumrah failed to replicate his past performances (in this series) at Old Trafford, with English batters further tiring him out with cautious play against him. Bumrah, for the first time since his Test debut in 2018, conceded more than 100 runs in a Test inning, looking like a pale shadow of himself. Despite him being the best of the lot, which further includes a debutant (Anshul Kamboj) and a tired Mohammed Siraj, who has already bowled the most number of overs in this series (and counting), Bumrah failed to dominate the English batters. Also read | Manchester Test: ‘No one doubted his class,’ Ashwin lauds Stokes' 141 after ‘What has he achieved as a batter’ remark For England, Joe Root and captain Ben Stokes starred with the bat, hitting respective centuries. While Root (150) completed his 38th Test hundred, also surpassing several greats like Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting for most runs by a batter in Tests, Stokes ended his dry run for a Test ton with a stunning 141 – his first hundred in the whites in two years. It, however, came after he picked up a five-wicket haul in the first innings. His feat helped him join an elite group of English all-rounders to achieve this, including Ian Botham, who did it five times in his Test career. More misery for India’s bowling attack Having dominated Test cricket in the past decade, more so for bowling out oppositions in almost all matches, the Indian bowling attack touched a new low during the Manchester Test. It’s for the first time since 2014 that India conceded over 600 runs in a Test inning, having last done it against New Zealand, when now-England coach Brendon McCullum slammed a triple hundred. 11 years later, the McCullum-coached England Team broke India’s streak, punishing them across two days in Manchester. Meanwhile, India crossed 100 for the loss of two wickets in their second innings, with less than four sessions remaining for the game to get over.

A worn-out Bumrah failed to replicate his past performances (in this series) at Old Trafford, with English batters further tiring him out with cautious play against him.

IND vs ENG 2025: Bumrah unlocks unwanted record in Manchester as England punish India on day 4

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has lauded England captain Ben Stokes for his first Test hundred this summer, and in two years, just days after questioning his batting credentials, barring the Headingley heroics in 2019. Stokes ended his dry run for a Test hundred with a brilliant 141 in the first innings at Old Trafford in Manchester, helping England take a 331-run lead over India in the fourth Test. Ashwin, who made headlines with his ‘what has he (Stokes) achieved as a batter’ remark during an online chat earlier during this series, replied to a social media post on X, explaining he never doubted Stokes’ class.&nbsp;Although Ashwin did mention how long it took Stokes to pick up his latest five-for (in Tests) and complete a Test hundred, he explained what helped the English captain return to form, which helped England inch closer to a series win over India at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-ben-stokes-joins-elite-list-becomes-fourth-english-player-to-achieve-this-feat-check-details-1753530039401">IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details</a>&nbsp;Replying to a social media post, which read, ‘Anna @ashwinravi99 this is Ben Stokes #BenStokes’ with four pictures of Stokes celebrating his 14th Test hundred, Ashwin wrote, &nbsp;&nbsp;“Arrey sir ji, no one doubted his class! He got his first fifer after 2017 this game a hundred after 2 years! &nbsp;This has come because of his traditional test match approach to batting and not the carefree one he had adopted before this.”&nbsp;

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<h2>What did Ashwin say before?</h2>Shortly after England fumbled in the run chase at Edgbaston, losing the game by 322 runs, Ashwin, speaking on his Hindi YouTube channel ‘Ash ki Baat’, criticised Stokes’ arrogance to chase 608, saying, "Ben Stokes is a fabulous player. I take my hat off to him. But we need to remember one thing. Barring that Headingley heroics in the Ashes, what has he achieved as a batter?" &nbsp;"The readiness to play a Test match in the way a Test match needs to be played—that is the problem from the leadership standpoint. You are telling every batter to go and play an attacking brand of cricket, so you need to play like that only," he said.<h3>England rule in Manchester</h3>The hosts are all over the Indians in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, leading by 225 runs at tea on day four. After scoring 669 in their first innings, England removed Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and one-down batter Sai Sudharsan on zero on successive balls, leaving them 0/2 after the end of the first over.&nbsp; &nbsp;KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill are currently at the crease, with Team India’s scorecard reading 86 for two.

Ashwin, who made headlines with his ‘what has he (Stokes) achieved as a batter’ remark during an online chat earlier during this series, replied to a social media post on X, explaining he never doubted Stokes’ class.

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has lauded England captain Ben Stokes for his first Test hundred this summer, and in two years, just days after questioning his batting credentials, barring the Headingley heroics in 2019. Stokes ended his dry run for a Test hundred with a brilliant 141 in the first innings at Old Trafford in Manchester, helping England take a 331-run lead over India in the fourth Test. Ashwin, who made headlines with his ‘what has he (Stokes) achieved as a batter’ remark during an online chat earlier during this series, replied to a social media post on X, explaining he never doubted Stokes’ class. Although Ashwin did mention how long it took Stokes to pick up his latest five-for (in Tests) and complete a Test hundred, he explained what helped the English captain return to form, which helped England inch closer to a series win over India at home. Also read | IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details Replying to a social media post, which read, ‘Anna @ashwinravi99 this is Ben Stokes #BenStokes’ with four pictures of Stokes celebrating his 14th Test hundred, Ashwin wrote, “Arrey sir ji, no one doubted his class! He got his first fifer after 2017 this game a hundred after 2 years! This has come because of his traditional test match approach to batting and not the carefree one he had adopted before this.”

Ashwin, who made headlines with his ‘what has he (Stokes) achieved as a batter’ remark during an online chat earlier during this series, replied to a social media post on X, explaining he never doubted Stokes’ class.

Manchester Test: ‘No one doubted his class,’ Ashwin lauds Stokes' 141 after ‘What has he achieved as a batter’ remark

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has confirmed the dates and venue of the 17th edition of the Men’s Asia Cup, to be played in the T20I format, this year. Amid rumours of a potential 2025 Asia Cup schedule announcement following ACC’s annual general meeting in Dhaka (on Thursday), Naqvi revealed that the UAE will host the eight-team tournament from September 9 to September 28; he, however, kept mum on rumours of India and Pakistan being drawn in the same group.&nbsp;The eight participating teams in the 2025 Men's Asia Cup include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Hong Kong and Oman.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-navjot-sidhu-slams-gautam-gambhir-tactics-after-india-stare-at-series-defeat-in-manchester-1753526177394">IND vs ENG 2025: Sidhu slams Gambhir’s tactics after India stare at series-defeat in Manchester</a> &nbsp;The fate of this tournament, however, remained uncertain for the longest time following the India-Pakistan military tussle in May. Naqvi addressed the media following the conclusion of the ACC meeting, but remained quiet over its scheduling, keeping everyone wondering how many times the arch-rivals will face off in this biennial tournament. &nbsp;Despite India remaining the host of the 2025 Asia Cup, an agreement signed between the two boards (BCCI and PCB) ahead of the Champions Trophy earlier this year will see a neutral venue staging this tournament. As per that mutual agreement, neither of the two countries will travel across the border for any bilateral or multi-team event during the current FTP, with a neutral venue hosting each other’s matches every time. &nbsp;Since the BCCI denied sending Team India to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy due to security concerns, with Dubai hosting all India matches, including the semis and the finale, the PCB reciprocated by denying sending its team across the border for the 2025 Asia Cup, with the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) staging the tournament.<h3>What about India-Pakistan matches? &nbsp;</h3>The India vs. Pakistan cricket match draws an unimaginable amount of engagement and money, thus making it the most lucrative affair of any multi-team tournament involving both.&nbsp; &nbsp;Although nothing is confirmed yet, going by the generic norm, it looks likely that two Asian powerhouses will be drawn in the same group, which would see them facing against each other thrice (at best) – one during the group stage, one in Super Six, and one in the summit clash, should both make it that far. There has, however, never been an India-Pakistan Asia Cup final to date.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Team India is the defending Asia Cup champions, having beaten Sri Lanka by ten wickets in the most lop-sided Asia Cup Final the last time (in Dubai). Sri Lanka, however, won the last T20I edition (in 2022), beating Pakistan in the final.

The eight participating teams in the 2025 Men's Asia Cup include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Hong Kong and Oman.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has confirmed the dates and venue of the 17th edition of the Men’s Asia Cup, to be played in the T20I format, this year. Amid rumours of a potential 2025 Asia Cup schedule announcement following ACC’s annual general meeting in Dhaka (on Thursday), Naqvi revealed that the UAE will host the eight-team tournament from September 9 to September 28; he, however, kept mum on rumours of India and Pakistan being drawn in the same group. The eight participating teams in the 2025 Men's Asia Cup include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Hong Kong and Oman. Also read | IND vs ENG 2025: Sidhu slams Gambhir’s tactics after India stare at series-defeat in Manchester The fate of this tournament, however, remained uncertain for the longest time following the India-Pakistan military tussle in May. Naqvi addressed the media following the conclusion of the ACC meeting, but remained quiet over its scheduling, keeping everyone wondering how many times the arch-rivals will face off in this biennial tournament. Despite India remaining the host of the 2025 Asia Cup, an agreement signed between the two boards (BCCI and PCB) ahead of the Champions Trophy earlier this year will see a neutral venue staging this tournament. As per that mutual agreement, neither of the two countries will travel across the border for any bilateral or multi-team event during the current FTP, with a neutral venue hosting each other’s matches every time. Since the BCCI denied sending Team India to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy due to security concerns, with Dubai hosting all India matches, including the semis and the finale, the PCB reciprocated by denying sending its team across the border for the 2025 Asia Cup, with the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) staging the tournament. What about India-Pakistan matches? The India vs. Pakistan cricket match draws an unimaginable amount of engagement and money, thus making it the most lucrative affair of any multi-team tournament involving both. Although nothing is confirmed yet, going by the generic norm, it looks likely that two Asian powerhouses will be drawn in the same group, which would see them facing against each other thrice (at best) – one during the group stage, one in Super Six, and one in the summit clash, should both make it that far. There has, however, never been an India-Pakistan Asia Cup final to date. Meanwhile, Team India is the defending Asia Cup champions, having beaten Sri Lanka by ten wickets in the most lop-sided Asia Cup Final the last time (in Dubai). Sri Lanka, however, won the last T20I edition (in 2022), beating Pakistan in the final.

The eight participating teams in the 2025 Men's Asia Cup include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Hong Kong and Oman.

2025 Asia Cup: ACC president Mohsin Naqvi confirms dates, venue; no word on India-Pakistan in same group rumour

In the ongoing Test between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, the English captain Ben Stokes scored his 14th Test century on Saturday (Jul 26). With this century, Stokes joins the elite list of England players, becoming the fourth from the country to score a century and take five wickets in the same match. The others to achieve this milestone are Tony Greig, Ian Botham and Gus Atkinson. Among them, only Botham has done it more than once (five times).&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier in the Test match, Stokes had taken five wickets for 72 runs in India’s first innings, his first five-wicket haul in seven years. He then followed it up with a brilliant century (141) in England’s first innings, helping his team to gain a massive 331-run lead against India.&nbsp;&nbsp;During this innings, Stokes also crossed his 7,000 Test runs and became the 13th player for England to go past 7,000 Test runs.<h2>England players with five wickets and a century in the same Test match</h2><ul><li>Tony Greig - 148 and 6/164 vs West Indies, Bridgetown, 1974</li><li>Ian Botham - 103 and 5/73 vs New Zealand, Christchurch, 1978</li><li>Ian Botham - 108 and 8/34 vs Pakistan, Lord’s, 1978</li><li>Ian Botham - 114 and 6/58 &amp; 7/48 vs India, Wankhede, 1980</li><li>Ian Botham - 149* and 6/95 vs Australia, Leeds, 1981, 138 and 5/59 vs New Zealand, Wellington, 1984</li><li>Gus Atkinson - 118 and 5/62 vs Sri Lanka, Lord’s, 2024</li><li>Ben Stokes - 141 and 5/72 vs India, Manchester, 2025</li></ul><h2>India vs England, 4th Test, Day 4</h2>In the ongoing Test, England has a 311-run lead after wrapping up India on 358 in the first innings. For India, Ravindra Jadeja was the most successful bowler, returning with four important wickets.&nbsp;&nbsp;For the home side, captain Ben Stokes ended his two-year wait for a Test century by scoring his 14th hundred early on Day 4 at Old Trafford.

The England Test captain Ben Stokes smashed his 14th Test hundred against India in Manchester. In this century, he broke his two-year drought of a three-figure score in Tests.

In the ongoing Test between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, the English captain Ben Stokes scored his 14th Test century on Saturday (Jul 26). With this century, Stokes joins the elite list of England players, becoming the fourth from the country to score a century and take five wickets in the same match. The others to achieve this milestone are Tony Greig, Ian Botham and Gus Atkinson. Among them, only Botham has done it more than once (five times). Earlier in the Test match, Stokes had taken five wickets for 72 runs in India’s first innings, his first five-wicket haul in seven years. He then followed it up with a brilliant century (141) in England’s first innings, helping his team to gain a massive 331-run lead against India. During this innings, Stokes also crossed his 7,000 Test runs and became the 13th player for England to go past 7,000 Test runs. England players with five wickets and a century in the same Test match Tony Greig - 148 and 6/164 vs West Indies, Bridgetown, 1974 Ian Botham - 103 and 5/73 vs New Zealand, Christchurch, 1978 Ian Botham - 108 and 8/34 vs Pakistan, Lord’s, 1978 Ian Botham - 114 and 6/58 & 7/48 vs India, Wankhede, 1980 Ian Botham - 149* and 6/95 vs Australia, Leeds, 1981, 138 and 5/59 vs New Zealand, Wellington, 1984 Gus Atkinson - 118 and 5/62 vs Sri Lanka, Lord’s, 2024 Ben Stokes - 141 and 5/72 vs India, Manchester, 2025 India vs England, 4th Test, Day 4 In the ongoing Test, England has a 311-run lead after wrapping up India on 358 in the first innings. For India, Ravindra Jadeja was the most successful bowler, returning with four important wickets. For the home side, captain Ben Stokes ended his two-year wait for a Test century by scoring his 14th hundred early on Day 4 at Old Trafford.

The England Test captain Ben Stokes smashed his 14th Test hundred against India in Manchester. In this century, he broke his two-year drought of a three-figure score in Tests.

IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details

Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world, where players pour their sweat and grit into representing their nations. Indian cricket hero and legend Virat Kohli once expressed that "representing his country gives him immense joy." Over its 147-year history, cricket has witnessed joy, heartbreak, and an unwavering fighting spirit. Although the game originated in England, Australia has emerged as the most successful team, earning 10 ICC titles, including six ODI World Cups, two Champions Trophies, one T20I World Cup, and one World Test Championship.&nbsp;Throughout this long journey in cricket, many records have been established, some of which are nearly impossible to break.&nbsp;&nbsp;Let’s take a look at 10 of those remarkable records.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/top-five-test-batters-with-most-runs-in-single-over-no-3-has-indian-roots-1753444324551">Top five Test batters with most runs in single over: No.3 has Indian roots</a><h2>1) Murli 800 test wickets</h2>Former Sri Lankan leg-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for the most Test wickets (800). He achieved the feat of taking 10 wickets in a Test match in four consecutive matches. Additionally, Muralitharan has received the most Player of the Series awards (11) in Test cricket.<h2>2) Rohit's 264</h2>India's ODI skipper Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score in ODI cricket. Facing Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Sharma scored 264 runs off just 173 deliveries. Notably, Rohit holds the record for most hundreds (5) in a single edition of the ODI World Cup.<h2>3) Sachin's most appearances in international cricket</h2>Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest players in the history of cricket, has featured in 664 international matches. Virat Kohli is the only active player on the list, with 550 international appearances. However, Kohli will not be able to surpass Tendulkar's records, as he has retired from Test and T20I formats.<h2>4) Jim Laker's 19 wickets in a Test game</h2>England pacer Jim Laker once picked up 19 out of 20 wickets in a Test game against Australia in Manchester. He scalped a nine-wicket haul in the first innings and bettered it with 10 in the second. The remaining one wicket was picked by Tony Lock.<h2>5) Highest score by a nightwatchman in Test cricket</h2>Australia's right-arm pacer Jason Gillespie accomplished an incredible feat by scoring a double century while playing as a night watchman. Coming in at number 3, Jason scored an unbeaten 201 runs against Bangladesh in Chittagong. Surprisingly, this iconic knock came on his birthday.<h2>6) Sachin 100 international centuries</h2>Sachin Tendulkar, known as the 'God of Cricket,' achieved 100 international centuries in his remarkable career. It seems unlikely that any batter will surpass this unique feat.<h2>7) Dravid's zero golden ducks in Test cricket</h2>'The Wall of Indian cricket,' known for his rock-solid defensive technique, has never been dismissed for a golden duck in his entire Test career. In his 286 innings, he has never returned to the pavilion after facing just one ball.<h2>8) Sir Don Bradman's 99.94 average in Test cricket</h2>One of Australia's greats Sir Don Bradman boasts an astonishing average of 99.94 in Test cricket. In 52 innings, Bradman missed 7,000 Test runs by a mere four runs.<h2>9) Sami's 17-ball over in 2003</h2>Former Pakistan pacer Mohammed Sami bowled a 17-ball over, including seven wides and four no-balls, against Bangladesh in 2004.<h2>10) Lara' 400 in Test cricket</h2>Former West Indies southpaw batter Brian Lara holds the record for highest individual Test score (400). South Africa skipper Wiaan Mulder recently came close to breaking the record, but he declared while he was batting on 367.

In cricket's 147-year-old history, this game has seen numerous records. Let's glance at 10 such records that are nearly impossible to break.

Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world, where players pour their sweat and grit into representing their nations. Indian cricket hero and legend Virat Kohli once expressed that "representing his country gives him immense joy." Over its 147-year history, cricket has witnessed joy, heartbreak, and an unwavering fighting spirit. Although the game originated in England, Australia has emerged as the most successful team, earning 10 ICC titles, including six ODI World Cups, two Champions Trophies, one T20I World Cup, and one World Test Championship. Throughout this long journey in cricket, many records have been established, some of which are nearly impossible to break. Let’s take a look at 10 of those remarkable records. Also read | Top five Test batters with most runs in single over: No.3 has Indian roots 1) Murli 800 test wickets Former Sri Lankan leg-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for the most Test wickets (800). He achieved the feat of taking 10 wickets in a Test match in four consecutive matches. Additionally, Muralitharan has received the most Player of the Series awards (11) in Test cricket. 2) Rohit's 264 India's ODI skipper Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score in ODI cricket. Facing Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Sharma scored 264 runs off just 173 deliveries. Notably, Rohit holds the record for most hundreds (5) in a single edition of the ODI World Cup. 3) Sachin's most appearances in international cricket Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest players in the history of cricket, has featured in 664 international matches. Virat Kohli is the only active player on the list, with 550 international appearances. However, Kohli will not be able to surpass Tendulkar's records, as he has retired from Test and T20I formats. 4) Jim Laker's 19 wickets in a Test game England pacer Jim Laker once picked up 19 out of 20 wickets in a Test game against Australia in Manchester. He scalped a nine-wicket haul in the first innings and bettered it with 10 in the second. The remaining one wicket was picked by Tony Lock. 5) Highest score by a nightwatchman in Test cricket Australia's right-arm pacer Jason Gillespie accomplished an incredible feat by scoring a double century while playing as a night watchman. Coming in at number 3, Jason scored an unbeaten 201 runs against Bangladesh in Chittagong. Surprisingly, this iconic knock came on his birthday. 6) Sachin 100 international centuries Sachin Tendulkar, known as the 'God of Cricket,' achieved 100 international centuries in his remarkable career. It seems unlikely that any batter will surpass this unique feat. 7) Dravid's zero golden ducks in Test cricket 'The Wall of Indian cricket,' known for his rock-solid defensive technique, has never been dismissed for a golden duck in his entire Test career. In his 286 innings, he has never returned to the pavilion after facing just one ball. 8) Sir Don Bradman's 99.94 average in Test cricket One of Australia's greats Sir Don Bradman boasts an astonishing average of 99.94 in Test cricket. In 52 innings, Bradman missed 7,000 Test runs by a mere four runs. 9) Sami's 17-ball over in 2003 Former Pakistan pacer Mohammed Sami bowled a 17-ball over, including seven wides and four no-balls, against Bangladesh in 2004. 10) Lara' 400 in Test cricket Former West Indies southpaw batter Brian Lara holds the record for highest individual Test score (400). South Africa skipper Wiaan Mulder recently came close to breaking the record, but he declared while he was batting on 367.

In cricket's 147-year-old history, this game has seen numerous records. Let's glance at 10 such records that are nearly impossible to break.

From Lara to Muralitharan: 10 legendary cricket records that still stand strong

One Day Internationals (ODIs) is the second-longest format of cricket, which originated in 1971. The first ODI was played between Australia and England on January 5, 1971, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where the hosts won the match by five wickets. This game was a result of rain affecting the first three days of a Test match, which prompted the International Cricket Council (ICC) to conduct a 40-over-per-side game. Seeing the success of the 1971 game, the ICC introduced a 60-over format starting in 1975 at the ICC Prudential World Cup, which was held in England. However, the format was officially changed to 50 overs per side starting with the 1987 ODI World Cup, where Australia claimed its first ICC title under the captaincy of Allan Border. Australia is the most successful team in the ODI format, with six ODI World Cups under their name.&nbsp;One Day cricket is divided into three sections: the bowling powerplay, the middle overs, and the last ten overs. Batters tend to be watchful with the new ball during the first five overs.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the middle overs, the focus is on rotating the strike and playing the spin without losing many wickets. During the final five to ten overs, batters adopt an aggressive approach, aiming to smash the ball all around the park.&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/meet-indias-top-scorers-in-sena-countries-only-one-active-player-remains-and-hes-in-commentary-box-1753432834113"> Meet India’s top scorers in SENA countries: Only one active player remains - and he’s in commentary box</a>&nbsp;However, defying all odds, there have been some instances where batters switched to powerful hitting and unleashed raw power to score quickfire hundreds.&nbsp;&nbsp;Let's glance at the top five batters who scored the quickest centuries in ODI cricket:<h2>1) AB de Villiers (South Africa)</h2>Mr. 360 of cricket, AB de Villiers, has smashed the fastest century in the history of ODI cricket. Facing the West Indies at Johannesburg, de Villiers racked up the Windies bowlers, reaching the three-figure mark in just 31 balls.<h2>2) Corey Anderson (New Zealand)</h2>Former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson scored a century against the West Indies at Queenstown in 36 deliveries. Notably, Anderson is the only southpaw batter on this list. Currently, Corey Anderson plays for the United States of America (USA).<h2>3) Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)</h2>Fondly known as 'Boom Boom Afridi,' former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi scored a remarkable 37-ball century against Sri Lanka, hitting 11 sixes and six fours during his explosive innings.<h2>4) Glenn Maxwell (Australia)</h2>In Delhi, Australian Glenn Maxwell left the Dutch bowlers stunned by scoring a century in just 40 deliveries. This innings by Maxwell is the fastest century ever scored in an ODI World Cup.<h2>5) Asif Khan (UAE)</h2>UAE's Asif Khan, coming to bat at no. 7, scored a 41-ball century against Nepal during the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2 in Kirtipur, Nepal. Asif remained unbeaten throughout the innings and helped UAE post a score of 310/6.

Over the years, ODI cricket has seen thrilling finishes, close wins and explosive hitting. Let's have a look at the five batters with the fastest hundreds in One Day Internationals.

One Day Internationals (ODIs) is the second-longest format of cricket, which originated in 1971. The first ODI was played between Australia and England on January 5, 1971, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where the hosts won the match by five wickets. This game was a result of rain affecting the first three days of a Test match, which prompted the International Cricket Council (ICC) to conduct a 40-over-per-side game. Seeing the success of the 1971 game, the ICC introduced a 60-over format starting in 1975 at the ICC Prudential World Cup, which was held in England. However, the format was officially changed to 50 overs per side starting with the 1987 ODI World Cup, where Australia claimed its first ICC title under the captaincy of Allan Border. Australia is the most successful team in the ODI format, with six ODI World Cups under their name. One Day cricket is divided into three sections: the bowling powerplay, the middle overs, and the last ten overs. Batters tend to be watchful with the new ball during the first five overs. In the middle overs, the focus is on rotating the strike and playing the spin without losing many wickets. During the final five to ten overs, batters adopt an aggressive approach, aiming to smash the ball all around the park. Also read | Meet India’s top scorers in SENA countries: Only one active player remains - and he’s in commentary box However, defying all odds, there have been some instances where batters switched to powerful hitting and unleashed raw power to score quickfire hundreds. Let's glance at the top five batters who scored the quickest centuries in ODI cricket: 1) AB de Villiers (South Africa) Mr. 360 of cricket, AB de Villiers, has smashed the fastest century in the history of ODI cricket. Facing the West Indies at Johannesburg, de Villiers racked up the Windies bowlers, reaching the three-figure mark in just 31 balls. 2) Corey Anderson (New Zealand) Former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson scored a century against the West Indies at Queenstown in 36 deliveries. Notably, Anderson is the only southpaw batter on this list. Currently, Corey Anderson plays for the United States of America (USA). 3) Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) Fondly known as 'Boom Boom Afridi,' former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi scored a remarkable 37-ball century against Sri Lanka, hitting 11 sixes and six fours during his explosive innings. 4) Glenn Maxwell (Australia) In Delhi, Australian Glenn Maxwell left the Dutch bowlers stunned by scoring a century in just 40 deliveries. This innings by Maxwell is the fastest century ever scored in an ODI World Cup. 5) Asif Khan (UAE) UAE's Asif Khan, coming to bat at no. 7, scored a 41-ball century against Nepal during the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2 in Kirtipur, Nepal. Asif remained unbeaten throughout the innings and helped UAE post a score of 310/6.

Over the years, ODI cricket has seen thrilling finishes, close wins and explosive hitting. Let's have a look at the five batters with the fastest hundreds in One Day Internationals.

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US top seed Taylor Fritz dropped an early Saturday morning marathon to Spain's Alejandro Davidovich-Fokina while Britain's Emma Raducanu and Canada's Leylah Fernandez reached the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA DC Open. World number four Fritz, two points from victory in the ninth game, dropped the last five games in falling to the 26th-ranked Spaniard 7-6 (7/3), 3-6, 7-5 after three hours and five minutes in a match ending just before 2:00 am. Davidovich-Fokina advanced to a Saturday semi-final against US fourth seed Ben Shelton, who beat sixth-seeded hometown hero Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (7/2), 6-4.&nbsp;Fritz, who had 20 aces and six double faults, served for the match in the ninth and was up 30-0 but lost, then failed to take advantage of three double faults by Davidovich-Fokina in the 10th game.&nbsp;The other men's semi-final will send French lucky loser Corentin Moutet against Australian seventh seed Alex De Minaur, who eliminated American Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 6-4.&nbsp;Moutet withstood leg cramps to eliminate eighth seed Daniil Medvedev 1-6, 6-4, 6-4.&nbsp;"I tried to survive every point because it was hard physically," Moutet said after fighting off leg cramps. "I'm just proud of myself."&nbsp;Raducanu reached the brink of her first WTA final since winning the 2021 US Open, ousting Greece's Maria Sakkari 6-4, 7-5.&nbsp;And Fernandez, whom Raducanu beat in that Flushing Meadows championship match, reached the other semi-final by dispatching American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 7-6 (7/4).&nbsp;Raducanu, who missed most of 2023 after hand and ankle surgery and part of last year with a left foot injury, reached her first WTA semi-final since last year at Nottingham by dispatching Sakkari in sweltering conditions of 95F (35C).&nbsp;"It was one of the toughest matches conditions-wise I've ever played in," Raducanu said. "Those points in the second set, I was getting a bit wobbly I'm just happy I could close it out and it was two sets.&nbsp;"I think the humidity here, as well, it just makes it feel completely like you have just opened an oven and it just stayed open and your head is in there. That's how it feels."&nbsp;Left-hander Fernandez overcame leg cramps in the second set in advancing to face third seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, who beat Polish fifth seed Magdalena Frech 6-3, 6-3.&nbsp;Raducanu will next face Anna Kalinskaya, who defeated Danish fourth seed Clara Tauson 6-3, 7-5.&nbsp;Raducanu, Britain's first women's Grand Slam singles champion since Virginia Wade in 1977 at Wimbledon, beat four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the second round before downing Sakkari after a medical timeout in the second set.&nbsp;"Brutal conditions. Right in the peak heat of the day. It was incredibly difficult," Raducanu said. "I had to call a doctor on. Wasn't feeling too good in the second set.&nbsp;"When it's at that stage you know you're going to suffer and you have to just go until you physically can't anymore. It could be a little dangerous but you just leave it all out there on the court as an athlete."&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.

Fritz, who had 20 aces and six double faults, served for the match in the ninth and was up 30-0 but lost, then failed to take advantage of three double faults by Davidovich-Fokina in the 10th game.

US top seed Taylor Fritz dropped an early Saturday morning marathon to Spain's Alejandro Davidovich-Fokina while Britain's Emma Raducanu and Canada's Leylah Fernandez reached the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA DC Open. World number four Fritz, two points from victory in the ninth game, dropped the last five games in falling to the 26th-ranked Spaniard 7-6 (7/3), 3-6, 7-5 after three hours and five minutes in a match ending just before 2:00 am. Davidovich-Fokina advanced to a Saturday semi-final against US fourth seed Ben Shelton, who beat sixth-seeded hometown hero Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (7/2), 6-4. Fritz, who had 20 aces and six double faults, served for the match in the ninth and was up 30-0 but lost, then failed to take advantage of three double faults by Davidovich-Fokina in the 10th game. The other men's semi-final will send French lucky loser Corentin Moutet against Australian seventh seed Alex De Minaur, who eliminated American Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 6-4. Moutet withstood leg cramps to eliminate eighth seed Daniil Medvedev 1-6, 6-4, 6-4. "I tried to survive every point because it was hard physically," Moutet said after fighting off leg cramps. "I'm just proud of myself." Raducanu reached the brink of her first WTA final since winning the 2021 US Open, ousting Greece's Maria Sakkari 6-4, 7-5. And Fernandez, whom Raducanu beat in that Flushing Meadows championship match, reached the other semi-final by dispatching American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 7-6 (7/4). Raducanu, who missed most of 2023 after hand and ankle surgery and part of last year with a left foot injury, reached her first WTA semi-final since last year at Nottingham by dispatching Sakkari in sweltering conditions of 95F (35C). "It was one of the toughest matches conditions-wise I've ever played in," Raducanu said. "Those points in the second set, I was getting a bit wobbly I'm just happy I could close it out and it was two sets. "I think the humidity here, as well, it just makes it feel completely like you have just opened an oven and it just stayed open and your head is in there. That's how it feels." Left-hander Fernandez overcame leg cramps in the second set in advancing to face third seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, who beat Polish fifth seed Magdalena Frech 6-3, 6-3. Raducanu will next face Anna Kalinskaya, who defeated Danish fourth seed Clara Tauson 6-3, 7-5. Raducanu, Britain's first women's Grand Slam singles champion since Virginia Wade in 1977 at Wimbledon, beat four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the second round before downing Sakkari after a medical timeout in the second set. "Brutal conditions. Right in the peak heat of the day. It was incredibly difficult," Raducanu said. "I had to call a doctor on. Wasn't feeling too good in the second set. "When it's at that stage you know you're going to suffer and you have to just go until you physically can't anymore. It could be a little dangerous but you just leave it all out there on the court as an athlete." 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.

Fritz, who had 20 aces and six double faults, served for the match in the ninth and was up 30-0 but lost, then failed to take advantage of three double faults by Davidovich-Fokina in the 10th game.

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Gautam Gambhir’s tactics as India's head coach have hurt the team on this UK tour. With the visiting side already trailing (1-2) in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, they are staring at a series defeat in the ongoing fourth Test in Manchester. After three days of play at Old Trafford, the hosts sit in the driver’s seat with a massive lead in the first innings. What disappoints Indian fans more is how clueless their bowling attack has looked despite Jasprit Bumrah leading from the front. Former Indian opener-turned-broadcaster Navjot Singh Sidhu has slammed Gambhir’s defensive strategy and team selection for the side’s shallow show this time.&nbsp;Speaking on his YouTube channel, Sidhu came down hard on Gambhir for his toothless tactics in this series, which have cost India. Sidhu said regular changes on the side have hurt the team’s rhythm and ability to perform collectively. &nbsp;Besides, Bumrah-led pace attack hasn’t looked on point since this game began, with others, including debutant Anshul Kamboj, also unable to dominate the Poms. For England, Joe Root broke several records on his way to a brilliant 150, while the top three also contributed with constructive fifties.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-acc-set-to-announce-asia-cup-2025-schedule-imminently-as-bcci-sorts-final-sponsorship-details-1753517473399">ACC set to announce Asia Cup 2025 schedule imminently as BCCI sorts final sponsorship details</a> &nbsp;“In the third match, Bumrah returns and Prasidh Krishna is dropped. In the fourth match, Akash Deep gets injured, and Anshul Kamboj is brought in. What is going on? Have you ever seen this many changes? It's not just bad, it's worse,” visibly frustrated Sidhu said on his YouTube channel. &nbsp;“You're not able to build a proper combination. Who understands better than Gautam Gambhir that teams win because of combinations, not individual brilliance? When he was with KKR, it was the six-bowler combination that picked up 106 wickets. That made the difference,” Sidhu continued.<h3>Team tactics baffles Sidhu &nbsp;</h3>Sidhu also commented on the strange on-field tactics by the Indian Team’s leadership, which saw the minimal use of Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar as bowlers. However, with untimely injuries to several first-team quicks, the visiting camp was forced to alter playing combinations, with Sidhu questioning, &nbsp;“In the first match, Bumrah plays, but Shardul isn't given the ball alongside him. Then Shardul gets dropped, Bumrah doesn't play, Akash Deep comes in, Washington Sundar comes in, Nitish Reddy comes in,” he said, citing a lack of continuity. &nbsp;Meanwhile, England’s lead has crossed 200 on day four, with captain Ben Stokes approaching his first Test hundred this summer.

Former Indian opener-turned-broadcaster Navjot Singh Sidhu has slammed Gambhir’s defensive strategy and team selection for the side’s shallow show this time.

Gautam Gambhir’s tactics as India's head coach have hurt the team on this UK tour. With the visiting side already trailing (1-2) in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, they are staring at a series defeat in the ongoing fourth Test in Manchester. After three days of play at Old Trafford, the hosts sit in the driver’s seat with a massive lead in the first innings. What disappoints Indian fans more is how clueless their bowling attack has looked despite Jasprit Bumrah leading from the front. Former Indian opener-turned-broadcaster Navjot Singh Sidhu has slammed Gambhir’s defensive strategy and team selection for the side’s shallow show this time. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Sidhu came down hard on Gambhir for his toothless tactics in this series, which have cost India. Sidhu said regular changes on the side have hurt the team’s rhythm and ability to perform collectively. Besides, Bumrah-led pace attack hasn’t looked on point since this game began, with others, including debutant Anshul Kamboj, also unable to dominate the Poms. For England, Joe Root broke several records on his way to a brilliant 150, while the top three also contributed with constructive fifties. Also read | ACC set to announce Asia Cup 2025 schedule imminently as BCCI sorts final sponsorship details “In the third match, Bumrah returns and Prasidh Krishna is dropped. In the fourth match, Akash Deep gets injured, and Anshul Kamboj is brought in. What is going on? Have you ever seen this many changes? It's not just bad, it's worse,” visibly frustrated Sidhu said on his YouTube channel. “You're not able to build a proper combination. Who understands better than Gautam Gambhir that teams win because of combinations, not individual brilliance? When he was with KKR, it was the six-bowler combination that picked up 106 wickets. That made the difference,” Sidhu continued. Team tactics baffles Sidhu Sidhu also commented on the strange on-field tactics by the Indian Team’s leadership, which saw the minimal use of Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar as bowlers. However, with untimely injuries to several first-team quicks, the visiting camp was forced to alter playing combinations, with Sidhu questioning, “In the first match, Bumrah plays, but Shardul isn't given the ball alongside him. Then Shardul gets dropped, Bumrah doesn't play, Akash Deep comes in, Washington Sundar comes in, Nitish Reddy comes in,” he said, citing a lack of continuity. Meanwhile, England’s lead has crossed 200 on day four, with captain Ben Stokes approaching his first Test hundred this summer.

Former Indian opener-turned-broadcaster Navjot Singh Sidhu has slammed Gambhir’s defensive strategy and team selection for the side’s shallow show this time.

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The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced a prize purse of ₹17.5 lakh to reward the 17 Indian boxers who brought home medals from the recent World Boxing Cup legs in Brazil and Kazakhstan. Each gold medallist will receive ₹2 lakh, silver medallists ₹1 lakh, and bronze winners ₹50,000, as India builds momentum toward the World Boxing Cup Finals to be held in New Delhi later this year.&nbsp;The announcement comes at a time when India’s national core group continues high-intensity training at the Patiala camp in preparation for two key international events: the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September and, later, the World Boxing Cup Finals on home soil. In a further boost to the development pipeline, the BFI has been approached by China to explore a strategic partnership spanning junior, sub-junior, and elite levels, including potential joint training camps and sparring exchanges.&nbsp;Commenting on the pugilists’ success and the path forward, BFI President-Chairman, Interim Committee, Mr Ajay Singh, said: “I want to congratulate our boxers for a fantastic showing on the world stage. Our efforts are beginning to bear fruit. India has made a huge mark in the first two cups and our fifth in the world. It’s a matter of pride. When you go to these championships, people come up to congratulate the contingent, to tell us what a great job India is doing in boxing. We have also been approached by China for a strategic relationship for boxing development, reflecting how highly the world is looking at Indian boxing.”&nbsp;“But this is just the beginning. There are many Mary Koms and Vijender Singhs out there; we must nurture them and ensure they’re prepared to deliver at the biggest stages, including the Olympics,” he added.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-india-pakistan-in-same-asia-cup-2025-group-here-s-what-we-know-about-the-continental-event-1753500018745">India, Pakistan in same Asia Cup 2025 group? Here's what we know about the continental event</a>&nbsp;The dual World Boxing Cup performance brought India a total of 17 medals, including 4 gold, with standout showings from Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Nupur (80+kg) in Astana, and Hitesh Gulia (70kg) in Brazil. Notably, both Hitesh and Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) secured medals at both events—a gold and silver for Hitesh; two silvers for Abhinash—underlining consistency across weight categories.&nbsp;In addition to the gold medallists, India’s medal tally included silvers for Pooja Rani (80kg), Minakshi (48kg), Jugnoo (85kg), and Hitesh and Abhinash in Astana, while Sanju (60kg), Nikhil Dubey (75kg), and Narender (90+kg) earned bronze. From the Brazil leg, bronze medals were also secured by Jadumani Singh (50kg), Manish Rathore (55kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), and Vishal (90kg).&nbsp;Speaking at the ceremony, guest of honour Mr Vijender Singh, India’s first Olympic boxing medallist, said: “You all have done very well, all the boys and girls. We have to keep going. There are a lot of hurdles in life, and we have to move ahead without being satisfied, always hungry for more success.”&nbsp;The recognition reflects the Federation’s continued push to reward performance and sharpen India’s international boxing ecosystem with depth, structure, and continuity at its core. Earlier this year, India clinched a rich medal haul at the Asian Boxing U-15 and U-17 Championships, underscoring the strength of its talent pipeline. At the Thailand Open, India’s second- and third-in-line boxers delivered silverware, showcasing bench strength across categories.&nbsp;&nbsp;Domestically, the recently concluded Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament in Telangana offered high-quality exposure for top contenders and a platform to identify the next tier of national talent.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced a prize purse of ₹17.5 lakh to reward the 17 Indian boxers who brought home medals from the recent World Boxing Cup legs in Brazil and Kazakhstan.

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced a prize purse of ₹17.5 lakh to reward the 17 Indian boxers who brought home medals from the recent World Boxing Cup legs in Brazil and Kazakhstan. Each gold medallist will receive ₹2 lakh, silver medallists ₹1 lakh, and bronze winners ₹50,000, as India builds momentum toward the World Boxing Cup Finals to be held in New Delhi later this year. The announcement comes at a time when India’s national core group continues high-intensity training at the Patiala camp in preparation for two key international events: the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September and, later, the World Boxing Cup Finals on home soil. In a further boost to the development pipeline, the BFI has been approached by China to explore a strategic partnership spanning junior, sub-junior, and elite levels, including potential joint training camps and sparring exchanges. Commenting on the pugilists’ success and the path forward, BFI President-Chairman, Interim Committee, Mr Ajay Singh, said: “I want to congratulate our boxers for a fantastic showing on the world stage. Our efforts are beginning to bear fruit. India has made a huge mark in the first two cups and our fifth in the world. It’s a matter of pride. When you go to these championships, people come up to congratulate the contingent, to tell us what a great job India is doing in boxing. We have also been approached by China for a strategic relationship for boxing development, reflecting how highly the world is looking at Indian boxing.” “But this is just the beginning. There are many Mary Koms and Vijender Singhs out there; we must nurture them and ensure they’re prepared to deliver at the biggest stages, including the Olympics,” he added. ALSO READ | India, Pakistan in same Asia Cup 2025 group? Here's what we know about the continental event The dual World Boxing Cup performance brought India a total of 17 medals, including 4 gold, with standout showings from Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Nupur (80+kg) in Astana, and Hitesh Gulia (70kg) in Brazil. Notably, both Hitesh and Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) secured medals at both events—a gold and silver for Hitesh; two silvers for Abhinash—underlining consistency across weight categories. In addition to the gold medallists, India’s medal tally included silvers for Pooja Rani (80kg), Minakshi (48kg), Jugnoo (85kg), and Hitesh and Abhinash in Astana, while Sanju (60kg), Nikhil Dubey (75kg), and Narender (90+kg) earned bronze. From the Brazil leg, bronze medals were also secured by Jadumani Singh (50kg), Manish Rathore (55kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), and Vishal (90kg). Speaking at the ceremony, guest of honour Mr Vijender Singh, India’s first Olympic boxing medallist, said: “You all have done very well, all the boys and girls. We have to keep going. There are a lot of hurdles in life, and we have to move ahead without being satisfied, always hungry for more success.” The recognition reflects the Federation’s continued push to reward performance and sharpen India’s international boxing ecosystem with depth, structure, and continuity at its core. Earlier this year, India clinched a rich medal haul at the Asian Boxing U-15 and U-17 Championships, underscoring the strength of its talent pipeline. At the Thailand Open, India’s second- and third-in-line boxers delivered silverware, showcasing bench strength across categories. Domestically, the recently concluded Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament in Telangana offered high-quality exposure for top contenders and a platform to identify the next tier of national talent. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced a prize purse of ₹17.5 lakh to reward the 17 Indian boxers who brought home medals from the recent World Boxing Cup legs in Brazil and Kazakhstan.

World Boxing Cup: BFI announces cash reward for 17 Indian boxers

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is set to announce the Asia Cup 2025 schedule imminently as the continental tournament is little over a month away. According to media reports, ACC will announce the schedule for the tournament in the next 24-48 hours. Interestingly, the draft proposal, which will be official in the coming hours, includes India and Pakistan in the same group and will likely meet on multiple occasions during the tournament.<h2>Asia Cup 2025 schedule to be out soon</h2>The ACC held its meeting in Dhaka earlier in the week, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) boycotting it. However, the board was kept on alert regarding the proceedings of the meeting. According to prominent cricket website Cricbuzz, the schedule is likely to be announced within the next 24-48 hours, if not as early as Saturday (July 26).&nbsp;“The full schedule and programme are expected to be released in a staggered manner - partially on Saturday, with the rest likely on Monday, if not all at once over the weekend. As previously reported by this website, the tournament is set to take place from September 10 to 28, although the dates may not be entirely final. Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE are expected to be the host cities,” reported Cricbuzz.&nbsp;It is learnt that ACC has left the decision to BCCI to sort the final details regarding sponsorship. If all goes according to plan, the BCCI, in coordination with the ACC, will announce the schedule for the tournament in the coming hours.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-india-pakistan-in-same-asia-cup-2025-group-here-s-what-we-know-about-the-continental-event-1753500018745">India, Pakistan in same Asia Cup 2025 group? Here's what we know about the continental event</a><h2>When is the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will start on September 5 (tentative date) in the UAE as part of the neutral venue agreement despite India being the hosts. Eight teams will participate in the tournament, with them being divided into two groups of four teams each. Each team will play every other team in the group in a round robin format. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, where the four teams will again play in a round robin format.&nbsp;&nbsp;The top two teams from the round robin format will qualify for the final, which takes place on September 21 (tentative date). The entire tournament will be played in a T20I format.

According to media reports, ACC will announce the schedule for the tournament in the next 24-48 hours. Interestingly, the draft proposal, which will be official in the coming hours, includes India and Pakistan in the same group and will likely meet on multiple occasions during the tournament.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is set to announce the Asia Cup 2025 schedule imminently as the continental tournament is little over a month away. According to media reports, ACC will announce the schedule for the tournament in the next 24-48 hours. Interestingly, the draft proposal, which will be official in the coming hours, includes India and Pakistan in the same group and will likely meet on multiple occasions during the tournament. Asia Cup 2025 schedule to be out soon The ACC held its meeting in Dhaka earlier in the week, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) boycotting it. However, the board was kept on alert regarding the proceedings of the meeting. According to prominent cricket website Cricbuzz, the schedule is likely to be announced within the next 24-48 hours, if not as early as Saturday (July 26). “The full schedule and programme are expected to be released in a staggered manner - partially on Saturday, with the rest likely on Monday, if not all at once over the weekend. As previously reported by this website, the tournament is set to take place from September 10 to 28, although the dates may not be entirely final. Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE are expected to be the host cities,” reported Cricbuzz. It is learnt that ACC has left the decision to BCCI to sort the final details regarding sponsorship. If all goes according to plan, the BCCI, in coordination with the ACC, will announce the schedule for the tournament in the coming hours. ALSO READ | India, Pakistan in same Asia Cup 2025 group? Here's what we know about the continental event When is the Asia Cup 2025? The Asia Cup 2025 will start on September 5 (tentative date) in the UAE as part of the neutral venue agreement despite India being the hosts. Eight teams will participate in the tournament, with them being divided into two groups of four teams each. Each team will play every other team in the group in a round robin format. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, where the four teams will again play in a round robin format. The top two teams from the round robin format will qualify for the final, which takes place on September 21 (tentative date). The entire tournament will be played in a T20I format.

According to media reports, ACC will announce the schedule for the tournament in the next 24-48 hours. Interestingly, the draft proposal, which will be official in the coming hours, includes India and Pakistan in the same group and will likely meet on multiple occasions during the tournament.

ACC set to announce Asia Cup 2025 schedule imminently as BCCI sorts final sponsorship details

Flamengo player Bruno Henrique will stand trial in Brazil for sports fraud aimed at allegedly benefiting his relatives through online betting, according to a court ruling seen by AFP on Friday (Jul 25). Henrique, 34, was charged in June for allegedly deliberately earning a yellow card during a domestic league match in 2023, in coordination with gamblers within his family circle.&nbsp;"The information indicates the existence of criminal conduct by the accused Bruno Henrique," said a judge from a Brasilia court in the decision authorizing the player's trial.&nbsp;The forward is accused of match-fixing, a crime punishable by two to six years in prison.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-lionel-messi-suspended-over-mls-all-star-no-show-league-1753499250420">Lionel Messi suspended over MLS All-Star no-show: league</a>&nbsp;The case centers on a game Flamengo lost 2–1 to Santos in Brasilia in November 2023.&nbsp;Henrique received a yellow card for a foul and then a second for insulting the referee, for which he was sent off.&nbsp;Police found several compromising messages on the phone of his brother, Wander Nunes, who will also stand trial.&nbsp;According to the judge, the police investigation concluded that Henrique "intentionally acted to be penalized with the card," while his brother encouraged him "with the aim of obtaining financial gain."&nbsp;In November 2024, police carried out several search warrants, including at Henrique's home in Rio de Janeiro and his room at Flamengo's training facility.&nbsp;His brother, sister-in-law, and cousin allegedly created accounts with online betting platforms the day before the match and wagered on him receiving a yellow card.&nbsp;Despite the legal troubles, Henrique continued to play for Flamengo, appearing in the Club World Cup in the United States in June.&nbsp;More recently, he captained the team in Wednesday's win over Red Bull Bragantino in the Brazilian league.&nbsp;Henrique and his brother must appear before the judge within 10 days, according to the ruling.&nbsp;Match-fixing allegations have rocked Brazilian football, with investigations implicating major clubs in South America's most powerful league.&nbsp;The country's congress has created a special commission to investigate the issue.&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.

Henrique, 34, was charged in June for allegedly deliberately earning a yellow card during a domestic league match in 2023, in coordination with gamblers within his family circle.

Flamengo player Bruno Henrique will stand trial in Brazil for sports fraud aimed at allegedly benefiting his relatives through online betting, according to a court ruling seen by AFP on Friday (Jul 25). Henrique, 34, was charged in June for allegedly deliberately earning a yellow card during a domestic league match in 2023, in coordination with gamblers within his family circle. "The information indicates the existence of criminal conduct by the accused Bruno Henrique," said a judge from a Brasilia court in the decision authorizing the player's trial. The forward is accused of match-fixing, a crime punishable by two to six years in prison. Also read | Lionel Messi suspended over MLS All-Star no-show: league The case centers on a game Flamengo lost 2–1 to Santos in Brasilia in November 2023. Henrique received a yellow card for a foul and then a second for insulting the referee, for which he was sent off. Police found several compromising messages on the phone of his brother, Wander Nunes, who will also stand trial. According to the judge, the police investigation concluded that Henrique "intentionally acted to be penalized with the card," while his brother encouraged him "with the aim of obtaining financial gain." In November 2024, police carried out several search warrants, including at Henrique's home in Rio de Janeiro and his room at Flamengo's training facility. His brother, sister-in-law, and cousin allegedly created accounts with online betting platforms the day before the match and wagered on him receiving a yellow card. Despite the legal troubles, Henrique continued to play for Flamengo, appearing in the Club World Cup in the United States in June. More recently, he captained the team in Wednesday's win over Red Bull Bragantino in the Brazilian league. Henrique and his brother must appear before the judge within 10 days, according to the ruling. Match-fixing allegations have rocked Brazilian football, with investigations implicating major clubs in South America's most powerful league. The country's congress has created a special commission to investigate the issue. 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.

Henrique, 34, was charged in June for allegedly deliberately earning a yellow card during a domestic league match in 2023, in coordination with gamblers within his family circle.

Flamengo's Henrique to face trial for alleged match-fixing, says Brazil court

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting heaped praise on Joe Root after the latter broke his record for most runs in Test cricket on Friday (July 26). Playing at Old Trafford in the fourth Test, Root was dismissed for 150 but registered his name in the record books, with only legendary Sachin Tendulkar scoring more runs in the red-ball format. After the ton, Ponting stated, Root does not play for stats, underlining his hunger for runs.<h2>Ponting heaps praise on Root</h2>"He is elegant, stylish, hungry. He has made it clear he is not one for stats and numbers, and you are not when you are playing, but when you finish, you can be proud of what you have achieved,” Ponting told Sky Sports.&nbsp;On Friday, Root scored his 38th Test ton against India, in the process leapfrogging three batters – Ponting, Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid for most runs in the longest format. With the ton, he also went level with Kumar Sangakkara for most Test tons with 38, underlining his credentials as a modern-day great.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-india-pakistan-in-same-asia-cup-2025-group-here-s-what-we-know-about-the-continental-event-1753500018745">India, Pakistan in same Asia Cup 2025 group? Here's what we know about the continental event</a><h2>Batters with most Test runs</h2>1. Sachin Tendulkar – 15921 Runs2. Joe Root – 13409 Runs3. Ricky Ponting – 13378 Runs4. Jacques Kallis – 13289 Runs5. Rahul Dravid - 13288 Runs&nbsp;The former England captain’s knock saw England establish a first innings lead of 186 runs until Stumps on Day 3. Root, along with Ollie Pope, stitched a partnership of 144 runs for the third wicket, while he also put together 150 runs for the fifth wicket with Ben Stokes (unbeaten 77). At Stumps on Day 3, England were 544/7. Stokes had earlier retired hurt due to an injury but returned back to bat.&nbsp;The hosts are currently leading the five-match series 2-1 and another win for Stokes and Co will see them seal the series with a match to spare.

Playing at Old Trafford in the fourth Test, Joe Root was dismissed for 150 but registered his name in the record books, with only legendary Sachin Tendulkar scoring more runs in the red-ball format.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting heaped praise on Joe Root after the latter broke his record for most runs in Test cricket on Friday (July 26). Playing at Old Trafford in the fourth Test, Root was dismissed for 150 but registered his name in the record books, with only legendary Sachin Tendulkar scoring more runs in the red-ball format. After the ton, Ponting stated, Root does not play for stats, underlining his hunger for runs. Ponting heaps praise on Root "He is elegant, stylish, hungry. He has made it clear he is not one for stats and numbers, and you are not when you are playing, but when you finish, you can be proud of what you have achieved,” Ponting told Sky Sports. On Friday, Root scored his 38th Test ton against India, in the process leapfrogging three batters – Ponting, Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid for most runs in the longest format. With the ton, he also went level with Kumar Sangakkara for most Test tons with 38, underlining his credentials as a modern-day great. ALSO READ | India, Pakistan in same Asia Cup 2025 group? Here's what we know about the continental event Batters with most Test runs 1. Sachin Tendulkar – 15921 Runs 2. Joe Root – 13409 Runs 3. Ricky Ponting – 13378 Runs 4. Jacques Kallis – 13289 Runs 5. Rahul Dravid - 13288 Runs The former England captain’s knock saw England establish a first innings lead of 186 runs until Stumps on Day 3. Root, along with Ollie Pope, stitched a partnership of 144 runs for the third wicket, while he also put together 150 runs for the fifth wicket with Ben Stokes (unbeaten 77). At Stumps on Day 3, England were 544/7. Stokes had earlier retired hurt due to an injury but returned back to bat. The hosts are currently leading the five-match series 2-1 and another win for Stokes and Co will see them seal the series with a match to spare.

Playing at Old Trafford in the fourth Test, Joe Root was dismissed for 150 but registered his name in the record books, with only legendary Sachin Tendulkar scoring more runs in the red-ball format.

IND vs ENG: Ricky Ponting heaps praise on Joe Root after record-breaking ton, says 'he is not one for stats'

Australia all-rounder Tim David ran riot with the bat as he smashed a 37-ball hundred in the third T20I against West Indies as the visitors pocketed the series 3-0 on Friday (July 25). Playing at Sabina Park in Kingston, Australia, chased down the 215-run target in 16.1 overs with David scoring an unbeaten 102 while Mitchell Owen also amassed an unbeaten 36 off 16. The victory meant Australia won the five-match series with two matches to spare.<h2>David runs riot with the bat</h2>Tasked to chase 215, Australia lost Glenn Maxwell (20), Josh Inglis (15) and skipper Mitchell Marsh inside the powerplay as they were 61/3 at one stage. However, David took matters into his own hands and scored the fastest fifty for Australia in T20I history. It took the 29-year-old 16 balls to complete his fifty and entertained the crowd at Sabina Park. Cameron Green, in the meantime, was dismissed for 11 off 14, but that did not stop the Aussie batter from scoring runs left, right and centre.&nbsp;His batting onslaught meant Australia, despite losing wickets, were in command of the chase with Mitchell Owen also playing a handy knock of 36 runs. David would later complete his ton by scoring the winning four, taking 37 balls to complete the ton, which was also the fastest by any Australian in T20I cricket.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-india-pakistan-in-same-asia-cup-2025-group-here-s-what-we-know-about-the-continental-event-1753500018745">India, Pakistan in same Asia Cup 2025 group? Here's what we know about the continental event</a><h2>Fastest hundred by Australian batters</h2>Tim David – 37 Balls vs West IndiesJosh Inglis – 43 Balls vs ScotlandAaron Winch – 47 Balls vs EnglandJosh Inglis – 47 Balls vs IndiaGlenn Maxwell – 47 Balls vs India&nbsp;Earlier, West Indies batter Brandon King (62) and Shai Hope (unbeaten 102) smashed Aussie bowlers all over the park as they scored 214/4 in their 20 overs. They stitched an opening partnership of 125 runs before King was dismissed. With handy contributions from other batters like Shimron Hetmyer (9), Sherfane Rutherford (12) and others, the West Indies reached above 200.

Playing at Sabina Park in Kingston, Australia, chased down the 215-run target in 16.1 overs with David scoring an unbeaten 102 while Mitchell Owen also amassed an unbeaten 36 off 16. The victory meant Australia won the five-match series with two matches to spare.

Australia all-rounder Tim David ran riot with the bat as he smashed a 37-ball hundred in the third T20I against West Indies as the visitors pocketed the series 3-0 on Friday (July 25). Playing at Sabina Park in Kingston, Australia, chased down the 215-run target in 16.1 overs with David scoring an unbeaten 102 while Mitchell Owen also amassed an unbeaten 36 off 16. The victory meant Australia won the five-match series with two matches to spare. David runs riot with the bat Tasked to chase 215, Australia lost Glenn Maxwell (20), Josh Inglis (15) and skipper Mitchell Marsh inside the powerplay as they were 61/3 at one stage. However, David took matters into his own hands and scored the fastest fifty for Australia in T20I history. It took the 29-year-old 16 balls to complete his fifty and entertained the crowd at Sabina Park. Cameron Green, in the meantime, was dismissed for 11 off 14, but that did not stop the Aussie batter from scoring runs left, right and centre. His batting onslaught meant Australia, despite losing wickets, were in command of the chase with Mitchell Owen also playing a handy knock of 36 runs. David would later complete his ton by scoring the winning four, taking 37 balls to complete the ton, which was also the fastest by any Australian in T20I cricket. ALSO READ | India, Pakistan in same Asia Cup 2025 group? Here's what we know about the continental event Fastest hundred by Australian batters Tim David – 37 Balls vs West Indies Josh Inglis – 43 Balls vs Scotland Aaron Winch – 47 Balls vs England Josh Inglis – 47 Balls vs India Glenn Maxwell – 47 Balls vs India Earlier, West Indies batter Brandon King (62) and Shai Hope (unbeaten 102) smashed Aussie bowlers all over the park as they scored 214/4 in their 20 overs. They stitched an opening partnership of 125 runs before King was dismissed. With handy contributions from other batters like Shimron Hetmyer (9), Sherfane Rutherford (12) and others, the West Indies reached above 200.

Playing at Sabina Park in Kingston, Australia, chased down the 215-run target in 16.1 overs with David scoring an unbeaten 102 while Mitchell Owen also amassed an unbeaten 36 off 16. The victory meant Australia won the five-match series with two matches to spare.

WI vs AUS: Tim David runs riot with record ton as Australia down West Indies to pocket T20I series

Women’s ODI World Cup final host and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) home stadium, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, has been deemed “unsafe” by the Justice John Michael D'Cunha Commission appointed by the Karnataka Government. This comes just weeks after the stadium was the root cause of a fatal stampede leading to death of 11 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans after the franchise won its maiden IPL title on June 3. The stadium was one of the alternative hosts for the Women’s ODI World Cup final, which was supposed to take place on November 2.<h2>Huge setback for Chinnaswamy Stadium</h2>"The design and structure of the stadium was unsuitable and unsafe for mass gathering," the commission stated in its report before the Karnataka cabinet, as quoted by news agency PTI.&nbsp;The Karnataka Government set up a one-man commission to investigate the cause of death of 11 fans and other injured during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL-winning celebrations on June 4.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-india-pakistan-in-same-asia-cup-2025-group-here-s-what-we-know-about-the-continental-event-1753500018745">India, Pakistan in same Asia Cup 2025 group? Here's what we know about the continental event</a><h2>What did the commission state?</h2>The commission cited issues with Chinnaswamy Stadium's “design and structure” that make it “unsuitable and unsafe” for mass gatherings. It further noted that continuing to hold such events could pose “unacceptable risks to public safety”.&nbsp;"Given these systemic limitations, the commission strongly recommends that stadium authorities consider relocating events that are expected to attract large crowds to venues that are better suited for such large gatherings," the commission noted.<h2>Doubts surround Chinnaswamy Stadium hosting Women’s World Cup matches</h2>Now that the commission has passed its verdict and the Karnataka Government is set to implement the precautionary measures, it is unlikely that it will host Women’s ODI World Cup matches. The ICC and the BCCI could act swiftly in coordination with an alternative venue now on the cards. The Women’s ODI World Cup is set to start on September 30 with the final on November 2 under a hybrid model as Pakistan won’t travel to India.

The Karnataka Government set up a one-man commission to investigate the cause of death of 11 fans and other injured during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL-winning celebrations on June 4.

Women’s ODI World Cup final host and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) home stadium, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, has been deemed “unsafe” by the Justice John Michael D'Cunha Commission appointed by the Karnataka Government. This comes just weeks after the stadium was the root cause of a fatal stampede leading to death of 11 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans after the franchise won its maiden IPL title on June 3. The stadium was one of the alternative hosts for the Women’s ODI World Cup final, which was supposed to take place on November 2. Huge setback for Chinnaswamy Stadium "The design and structure of the stadium was unsuitable and unsafe for mass gathering," the commission stated in its report before the Karnataka cabinet, as quoted by news agency PTI. The Karnataka Government set up a one-man commission to investigate the cause of death of 11 fans and other injured during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL-winning celebrations on June 4. ALSO READ | India, Pakistan in same Asia Cup 2025 group? Here's what we know about the continental event What did the commission state? The commission cited issues with Chinnaswamy Stadium's “design and structure” that make it “unsuitable and unsafe” for mass gatherings. It further noted that continuing to hold such events could pose “unacceptable risks to public safety”. "Given these systemic limitations, the commission strongly recommends that stadium authorities consider relocating events that are expected to attract large crowds to venues that are better suited for such large gatherings," the commission noted. Doubts surround Chinnaswamy Stadium hosting Women’s World Cup matches Now that the commission has passed its verdict and the Karnataka Government is set to implement the precautionary measures, it is unlikely that it will host Women’s ODI World Cup matches. The ICC and the BCCI could act swiftly in coordination with an alternative venue now on the cards. The Women’s ODI World Cup is set to start on September 30 with the final on November 2 under a hybrid model as Pakistan won’t travel to India.

The Karnataka Government set up a one-man commission to investigate the cause of death of 11 fans and other injured during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL-winning celebrations on June 4.

Women's ODI World Cup final host Chinnaswamy Stadium declared ‘unsafe’ after RCB stampede

The Asia Cup 2025 is less than two months away as top nations from the continent will gather for the latest edition in the United Arab Emirates after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly gave the green light. However, the biggest talking point is India and Pakistan being placed in the same group, according to several media reports. The diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan are at an all-time low after the recent Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;<h2>What do we know about Asia Cup 2025?</h2>According to a report from Sports Tak, the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 will be hosted by the UAE despite India being the official host. To add more to the report, India and Pakistan are placed in the same group, meaning they both will face off in the opening phase of the competition. As per the format of the competition, India and Pakistan will probably meet again in the Super Four, with a potential third match taking place in the final if both teams qualify.&nbsp;&nbsp;If this goes according to plan, India and Pakistan will meet three times in the Asia Cup, despite poor diplomatic relations due to the near-war situation. However, this could lead to severe criticism from cricket fans and Indian citizens who have called for a boycott of any competitive match against Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;Last week, retired Indian cricketers like Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh and others pulled out of the World Championship of Legends match against Pakistan after fan criticism before playing against Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;While an official confirmation is awaited, it is likely that India and Pakistan are set to meet at least once in the Asia Cup 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-4th-test-root-s-38th-test-hundred-laces-england-s-domination-over-tired-india-1753466199489">IND vs ENG, 4th Test: Root’s 38th Test hundred laces England’s domination over tired India</a><h2>When is the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will start on September 5 in the UAE as part of the neutral venue agreement despite India being the hosts. Eight teams will participate in the tournament, with them being divided into two groups of four teams each. Each team will play every other team in the group in a round robin format. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, where the four teams will again play in a round robin format.&nbsp;&nbsp;The top two teams from the round robin format will qualify for the final, which takes place on September 21. The entire tournament will be played in a T20I format.

According to a media report the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 will be hosted by the UAE despite India being the official host. To add more to the report, India and Pakistan are placed in the same group, meaning they both will face off in the opening phase of the competition.

The Asia Cup 2025 is less than two months away as top nations from the continent will gather for the latest edition in the United Arab Emirates after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly gave the green light. However, the biggest talking point is India and Pakistan being placed in the same group, according to several media reports. The diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan are at an all-time low after the recent Pahalgam terror attack. What do we know about Asia Cup 2025? According to a report from Sports Tak, the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 will be hosted by the UAE despite India being the official host. To add more to the report, India and Pakistan are placed in the same group, meaning they both will face off in the opening phase of the competition. As per the format of the competition, India and Pakistan will probably meet again in the Super Four, with a potential third match taking place in the final if both teams qualify. If this goes according to plan, India and Pakistan will meet three times in the Asia Cup, despite poor diplomatic relations due to the near-war situation. However, this could lead to severe criticism from cricket fans and Indian citizens who have called for a boycott of any competitive match against Pakistan. Last week, retired Indian cricketers like Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh and others pulled out of the World Championship of Legends match against Pakistan after fan criticism before playing against Pakistan. While an official confirmation is awaited, it is likely that India and Pakistan are set to meet at least once in the Asia Cup 2025. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 4th Test: Root’s 38th Test hundred laces England’s domination over tired India When is the Asia Cup 2025? The Asia Cup 2025 will start on September 5 in the UAE as part of the neutral venue agreement despite India being the hosts. Eight teams will participate in the tournament, with them being divided into two groups of four teams each. Each team will play every other team in the group in a round robin format. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, where the four teams will again play in a round robin format. The top two teams from the round robin format will qualify for the final, which takes place on September 21. The entire tournament will be played in a T20I format.

According to a media report the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 will be hosted by the UAE despite India being the official host. To add more to the report, India and Pakistan are placed in the same group, meaning they both will face off in the opening phase of the competition.

India, Pakistan in same Asia Cup 2025 group? Here's what we know about the continental event

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami team-mate Jordi Alba have been suspended after the duo skipped Major League Soccer's All-Star Game earlier this week, the league said Friday. MLS said in a statement Messi and Alba would be unavailable for Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati "due to their absence" at this week's All-Star showpiece.&nbsp;"Per league rules, any player who does not participate in the All-Star Game without prior approval from the league is ineligible to compete in their club's next match," the league said in a brief statement.&nbsp;Messi and Alba had both been selected to play for a combined MLS side in Wednesday's game against a team drawn from Mexico's Liga-MX as part of the league's All-Star break.However, both players withdrew from the showpiece early Wednesday for reasons that were not revealed.&nbsp;The 11th-hour snub left Messi and Alba both facing sanction. Under MLS rules, players selected for the All-Star game must participate unless they have a valid reason -- such as an injury -- not to do so.&nbsp;MLS commissioner Don Garber said Friday the league had been left with no choice but to suspend players from duty this weekend, describing the ruling as a "very difficult decision".&nbsp;"I know Lionel Messi loves this league," Garber said. "I don't think there's a player -- or anyone -- who has done more for Major League Soccer than Messi. I fully understand, respect, and admire his commitment to Inter Miami, and I respect his decision.&nbsp;"Unfortunately, we have a long-standing policy regarding participation in the All-Star Game, and we had to enforce it. It was a very difficult decision."&nbsp;Garber, however, said MLS would review its existing policy in future.

"We're going to take a hard look at the policy moving forward," he said. "I'm committed to working with our players to determine how the rule should evolve."<h2>Messi 'very upset</h2>Inter Miami's billionaire co-owner Jorge Mas blasted the decision to suspend Messi and Alba in a conference call with reporters later Friday, describing Messi as "very upset" by the league's ruling. "Leo Messi is very upset. I hope it doesn't have a long-term impact," said Mas, who is currently in talks with Messi about a possible extension to his current contract, which runs out at the end of this year. "Will it have an impact on (Messi's) perception of the league and it's rules? Without a doubt," Mas added. "Lionel is different from everyone else. He wants to participate in competitive matches." Speaking on Wednesday, Garber said the league should have known earlier about the no-show, but expressed some sympathy for the gruelling schedule faced by Messi in recent weeks. The 38-year-old Argentinian superstar has played nine games in 35 days and played 90 minutes in each game, including four games in the FIFA Club World Cup. "Miami has had a schedule that is unlike any other team," Garber said. "Most of our teams had a 10-day break. Miami hasn't. So we have to manage through that as a league." Messi and Alba's participation in the game had been under a cloud after Miami coach Javier Mascherano indicated last weekend he would have preferred the duo to be excused from All-Star duties. "The players are called up. I'd prefer they rest, but it's not my decision," Mascherano said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

MLS said in a statement Messi and Alba would be unavailable for Saturday clash against FC Cincinnati "due to their absence" at this week All-Star showpiece.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami team-mate Jordi Alba have been suspended after the duo skipped Major League Soccer's All-Star Game earlier this week, the league said Friday. MLS said in a statement Messi and Alba would be unavailable for Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati "due to their absence" at this week's All-Star showpiece. "Per league rules, any player who does not participate in the All-Star Game without prior approval from the league is ineligible to compete in their club's next match," the league said in a brief statement. Messi and Alba had both been selected to play for a combined MLS side in Wednesday's game against a team drawn from Mexico's Liga-MX as part of the league's All-Star break. However, both players withdrew from the showpiece early Wednesday for reasons that were not revealed. The 11th-hour snub left Messi and Alba both facing sanction. Under MLS rules, players selected for the All-Star game must participate unless they have a valid reason -- such as an injury -- not to do so. MLS commissioner Don Garber said Friday the league had been left with no choice but to suspend players from duty this weekend, describing the ruling as a "very difficult decision". "I know Lionel Messi loves this league," Garber said. "I don't think there's a player -- or anyone -- who has done more for Major League Soccer than Messi. I fully understand, respect, and admire his commitment to Inter Miami, and I respect his decision. "Unfortunately, we have a long-standing policy regarding participation in the All-Star Game, and we had to enforce it. It was a very difficult decision." Garber, however, said MLS would review its existing policy in future.

MLS said in a statement Messi and Alba would be unavailable for Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati "due to their absence" at this week's All-Star showpiece.

Lionel Messi suspended over MLS All-Star no-show: league

More than 100 NFL players and dozens of club employees are to be fined or suspended for selling their allocations of tickets for this year's Super Bowl on secondary markets, US media reported on Friday.&nbsp;ESPN reported that players who sold allotted tickets will be fined one-and-a-half times the face value of the tickets sold and be barred from receiving tickets to the next two editions of the Super Bowl.&nbsp;Players amongst those caught will be given the option of purchasing tickets if their team reaches the Super Bowl in 2026 or 2027.&nbsp;Players who decline to pay the fines face being suspended, ESPN cited league and union sources as saying.&nbsp;ESPN quoted an NFL memo sent to teams which said employees and players had sold tickets to "bundlers" working with a ticket resale site.&nbsp;Tickets to the Super Bowl are consistently one of the hottest -- and most expensive -- tickets in North American sport, fetching as much as $10,000 on resale sites.&nbsp;"Our initial investigation has determined that a number of NFL players and coaches, employed by several NFL Clubs, sold Super Bowl tickets for more than the ticket's face value in violation of the policy," NFL chief compliance officer Sabrina Perel wrote in the memo.&nbsp;Perel cited "long-standing league policy" which "prohibits League or club employees, including players, from selling NFL game tickets acquired from their employer for more than the ticket's face value or for an amount greater than the employee originally paid for the ticket, whichever is less."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-4th-test-root-s-38th-test-hundred-laces-england-s-domination-over-tired-india-1753466199489">IND vs ENG, 4th Test: Root’s 38th Test hundred laces England’s domination over tired India</a>&nbsp;Perel added that the league will enhance mandatory training before Super Bowl LX for all league personnel to emphasize the rules and "the broader principle that no one should profit personally from their NFL affiliation at the expense of our fans."&nbsp;The league, meanwhile, also planned to improve training to avoid a repeat, with the possibility of stiffer sanctions for future offenses.&nbsp;"No one should profit personally from their NFL affiliation at the expense of our fans," Perel wrote in the memo.&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.

ESPN reported that players who sold allotted tickets will be fined one-and-a-half times the face value of the tickets sold and be barred from receiving tickets to the next two editions of the Super Bowl.

More than 100 NFL players and dozens of club employees are to be fined or suspended for selling their allocations of tickets for this year's Super Bowl on secondary markets, US media reported on Friday. ESPN reported that players who sold allotted tickets will be fined one-and-a-half times the face value of the tickets sold and be barred from receiving tickets to the next two editions of the Super Bowl. Players amongst those caught will be given the option of purchasing tickets if their team reaches the Super Bowl in 2026 or 2027. Players who decline to pay the fines face being suspended, ESPN cited league and union sources as saying. ESPN quoted an NFL memo sent to teams which said employees and players had sold tickets to "bundlers" working with a ticket resale site. Tickets to the Super Bowl are consistently one of the hottest -- and most expensive -- tickets in North American sport, fetching as much as $10,000 on resale sites. "Our initial investigation has determined that a number of NFL players and coaches, employed by several NFL Clubs, sold Super Bowl tickets for more than the ticket's face value in violation of the policy," NFL chief compliance officer Sabrina Perel wrote in the memo. Perel cited "long-standing league policy" which "prohibits League or club employees, including players, from selling NFL game tickets acquired from their employer for more than the ticket's face value or for an amount greater than the employee originally paid for the ticket, whichever is less." ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 4th Test: Root’s 38th Test hundred laces England’s domination over tired India Perel added that the league will enhance mandatory training before Super Bowl LX for all league personnel to emphasize the rules and "the broader principle that no one should profit personally from their NFL affiliation at the expense of our fans." The league, meanwhile, also planned to improve training to avoid a repeat, with the possibility of stiffer sanctions for future offenses. "No one should profit personally from their NFL affiliation at the expense of our fans," Perel wrote in the memo. 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.

ESPN reported that players who sold allotted tickets will be fined one-and-a-half times the face value of the tickets sold and be barred from receiving tickets to the next two editions of the Super Bowl.

NFL players, employees fined for selling Super Bowl tickets: Reports

Joe Root made a scintillating 150 and became the second-highest run-scorer in Tests, while skipper Ben Stokes came after hobbling off due to a cramp and be unbeaten on 77 as the duo played huge roles in England taking a substantial 186-run lead over India on day three of fourth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Old Trafford on Friday (July 25).&nbsp;Resuming from 225/2, England added a whopping 319 runs for the loss of five wickets. But the highlight of day three's play was Root combining the precision of a surgeon and composure of an artist to overtake Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid and Ricky Ponting for being at second place in all-time Test run-scorers' list through his 38th Test hundred.&nbsp;He also shared a 144-run stand with Ollie Pope, who made 71, before Stokes made his highest batting score of this series. With Stokes and Liam Dawson (21 not out) at the crease, England can be hopeful of building the lead and pile more misery on a hapless Indian bowling line-up, who missed their lengths, bereft of ideal tactics, gave away easy runs and are now staring at a massive challenge to stage a comeback into the match.&nbsp;The final session began with Jasprit Bumrah taking the bowling duties, but did not look at his best self. Root continued to be at his best by driving Shardul Thakur past mid-on for four, before Stokes creamed a half-volley from Bumrah through cover for another boundary.&nbsp;After notching up his 36th half-century, Stokes reverse-swept Ravindra Jadeja for four, before pulling Washington Sundar for another boundary. After feeling some discomfort in his left calf in the 115th over, Stokes retired hurt at the end of the 116th over on 66 off 116 balls, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) saying the all-rounder is dealing with a cramp.&nbsp;After registering his 16th 150-plus score in Tests, Root's superb innings came to an end on exactly 250 when he was stumped off a ripper of a delivery from Jadeja that spun and bounced past the outside edge. Bumrah then came back and struck with his first ball which nipped away to take the edge off a poking Jamie Smith and Jurel took a smart low diving forward catch, making this the fast bowling spearhead's 50th in Tests in England.&nbsp;Siraj got himself into the wicket-takers' list by getting the ball to stay low and took the inside edge of Chris Woakes' bat before crashing into the stumps. Stokes returned to bat and ensured with Dawson that no more wickets were lost in what was a commanding day of Test cricket for England.

IND vs ENG, 4th Test: Root’s 38th Test hundred laces England’s domination over tired India

Joe Root made a scintillating 150 and became the second-highest run-scorer in Tests, while skipper Ben Stokes came after hobbling off due to a cramp and be unbeaten on 77 as the duo played huge roles in England taking a substantial 186-run lead over India on day three of fourth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Old Trafford on Friday (July 25). Resuming from 225/2, England added a whopping 319 runs for the loss of five wickets. But the highlight of day three's play was Root combining the precision of a surgeon and composure of an artist to overtake Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid and Ricky Ponting for being at second place in all-time Test run-scorers' list through his 38th Test hundred. He also shared a 144-run stand with Ollie Pope, who made 71, before Stokes made his highest batting score of this series. With Stokes and Liam Dawson (21 not out) at the crease, England can be hopeful of building the lead and pile more misery on a hapless Indian bowling line-up, who missed their lengths, bereft of ideal tactics, gave away easy runs and are now staring at a massive challenge to stage a comeback into the match. The final session began with Jasprit Bumrah taking the bowling duties, but did not look at his best self. Root continued to be at his best by driving Shardul Thakur past mid-on for four, before Stokes creamed a half-volley from Bumrah through cover for another boundary. After notching up his 36th half-century, Stokes reverse-swept Ravindra Jadeja for four, before pulling Washington Sundar for another boundary. After feeling some discomfort in his left calf in the 115th over, Stokes retired hurt at the end of the 116th over on 66 off 116 balls, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) saying the all-rounder is dealing with a cramp. After registering his 16th 150-plus score in Tests, Root's superb innings came to an end on exactly 250 when he was stumped off a ripper of a delivery from Jadeja that spun and bounced past the outside edge. Bumrah then came back and struck with his first ball which nipped away to take the edge off a poking Jamie Smith and Jurel took a smart low diving forward catch, making this the fast bowling spearhead's 50th in Tests in England. Siraj got himself into the wicket-takers' list by getting the ball to stay low and took the inside edge of Chris Woakes' bat before crashing into the stumps. Stokes returned to bat and ensured with Dawson that no more wickets were lost in what was a commanding day of Test cricket for England.

At stumps on day three of the ongoing fourth Test match, England were 544/7, extending their first innings lead to 186 runs

In cricket, taking a hat-trick is always a proud moment for any bowler, &nbsp;whether it's in Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs) or T20 Internationals and getting three wickets in three balls is always a special achievement. In ODI cricket history, 51 bowlers have managed to take a hat-trick and the very first bowler to take a hat-trick in an ODI match was Jalal-ud-Din (Pakistan) in 1982, while the latest hat-trick in this format was by taken by Sri Lankan mystery spinner, Maheesh Theekshana against New Zealand in Hamilton (2025).&nbsp;<h2>Five bowlers with most hat-tricks in ODIs&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;<ul><li>Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) - 3 hat-tricks</li></ul>Former Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga tops the list of bowlers with most hat-tricks in One Day Internationals. He took 338 wickets at a bowling average of 28.9 in 226 ODI matches. His tally also includes three hat-tricks in this format.&nbsp;<ul><li>Wasim Akram (Pakistan) - 2 hat-tricks</li></ul>Wasim Akram, known for his pace and swing bowling comes second on this list. The former pacer played 356 ODI matches and took 502 wickets at a bowling average of 23.5. His tally also includes couple pf hat-tricks.&nbsp;<ul><li>Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka) - 2 hat-tricks</li></ul>The Sri Lankan veteran, Chaminda Vaas, also features on this elite list. During his era, he played 322 ODI matches and took 400 wickets at a bowling average of 27.5. His ODI tally includes two hat-tricks.&nbsp;Also Read - IND vs ENG 2025: Joe Root enters history books, becomes first player to achieve THIS record, check details inside&nbsp;<ul><li>Trent Boult (New Zealand) - 2 hat-tricks</li></ul>Former Kiwis pacer Trent Boult features next on this list. Boult played 114 ODI matches and took 211 wickets at a bowling average of 24.4. His tally also includes six five-wicket hauls and couple of hat-tricks.&nbsp;<ul><li>Kuldeep Yadav (India) - 2 hat-tricks</li></ul>Star Indian mystery spinner Kuldeep Yadav also features on this list. In 113 ODI matches, Kuldeep took 181 wickets at a bowling average of 26.4. His tally also includes two five wicket-hauls and two hat-tricks.

From Lasith Malinga to Chaminda Vaas, here's a look at the five bowlers with most hat-tricks in One Day Internationals. 

In cricket, taking a hat-trick is always a proud moment for any bowler, whether it's in Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs) or T20 Internationals and getting three wickets in three balls is always a special achievement. In ODI cricket history, 51 bowlers have managed to take a hat-trick and the very first bowler to take a hat-trick in an ODI match was Jalal-ud-Din (Pakistan) in 1982, while the latest hat-trick in this format was by taken by Sri Lankan mystery spinner, Maheesh Theekshana against New Zealand in Hamilton (2025). Five bowlers with most hat-tricks in ODIs Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) - 3 hat-tricks Former Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga tops the list of bowlers with most hat-tricks in One Day Internationals. He took 338 wickets at a bowling average of 28.9 in 226 ODI matches. His tally also includes three hat-tricks in this format. Wasim Akram (Pakistan) - 2 hat-tricks Wasim Akram, known for his pace and swing bowling comes second on this list. The former pacer played 356 ODI matches and took 502 wickets at a bowling average of 23.5. His tally also includes couple pf hat-tricks. Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka) - 2 hat-tricks The Sri Lankan veteran, Chaminda Vaas, also features on this elite list. During his era, he played 322 ODI matches and took 400 wickets at a bowling average of 27.5. His ODI tally includes two hat-tricks. Also Read - IND vs ENG 2025: Joe Root enters history books, becomes first player to achieve THIS record, check details inside Trent Boult (New Zealand) - 2 hat-tricks Former Kiwis pacer Trent Boult features next on this list. Boult played 114 ODI matches and took 211 wickets at a bowling average of 24.4. His tally also includes six five-wicket hauls and couple of hat-tricks. Kuldeep Yadav (India) - 2 hat-tricks Star Indian mystery spinner Kuldeep Yadav also features on this list. In 113 ODI matches, Kuldeep took 181 wickets at a bowling average of 26.4. His tally also includes two five wicket-hauls and two hat-tricks.

From Lasith Malinga to Chaminda Vaas, here's a look at the five bowlers with most hat-tricks in One Day Internationals.&nbsp;

Bowlers with most hat-tricks in ODIs, only one Indian on list

Double Olympic medallist and PUMA athlete PR Sreejesh, at the 20th Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Registration Launch event, praised Vedanta and PUMA’s commitment to grassroots athletes, saying, “I always say that grassroots development begins at home, and when parents encourage kids to run, to play, and to dream, it leads to development.”&nbsp;Encouraging citizens to join the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, PUMA athlete Sreejesh also spoke about the spirit he observes during Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon each year and how participants, just like him, break barriers and take part in large numbers. "I broke my first barrier when I chose hockey in a football-loving state like Kerala, and every step since then has been about challenging myself, not the world," he said.&nbsp;"That’s the same spirit I see in the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, and that’s why I value PUMA—not just as a brand, but as a partner that truly supports athletes from the ground up and treats them like family."To celebrate the 20th edition, PUMA, the Sports Goods Partner, will present official Race Day Tees to all registered Half Marathon and 10K participants for the first time.&nbsp;Registration is now open for all race categories – Half Marathon, Open 10K, Great Delhi Run, Senior Citizens’ Run, and Champions with Disability and will close at 11:59 pm on Friday, September 19, 2025, or earlier if slots are filled. Virtual Run registrations for the Half Marathon, Open 10K, and Great Delhi Run are also open via the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon App until 11:59 pm on Monday, October 6, 2025.&nbsp;The landmark 20th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, and will be flagged off from Delhi’s iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Double Olympic Medallist PR Sreejesh urges citizens to join VDHM, says ‘development begins at home’

Double Olympic medallist and PUMA athlete PR Sreejesh, at the 20th Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Registration Launch event, praised Vedanta and PUMA’s commitment to grassroots athletes, saying, “I always say that grassroots development begins at home, and when parents encourage kids to run, to play, and to dream, it leads to development.” Encouraging citizens to join the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, PUMA athlete Sreejesh also spoke about the spirit he observes during Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon each year and how participants, just like him, break barriers and take part in large numbers. "I broke my first barrier when I chose hockey in a football-loving state like Kerala, and every step since then has been about challenging myself, not the world," he said. "That’s the same spirit I see in the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, and that’s why I value PUMA—not just as a brand, but as a partner that truly supports athletes from the ground up and treats them like family." To celebrate the 20th edition, PUMA, the Sports Goods Partner, will present official Race Day Tees to all registered Half Marathon and 10K participants for the first time. Registration is now open for all race categories – Half Marathon, Open 10K, Great Delhi Run, Senior Citizens’ Run, and Champions with Disability and will close at 11:59 pm on Friday, September 19, 2025, or earlier if slots are filled. Virtual Run registrations for the Half Marathon, Open 10K, and Great Delhi Run are also open via the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon App until 11:59 pm on Monday, October 6, 2025. The landmark 20th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, and will be flagged off from Delhi’s iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

The landmark 20th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 12th, 2025

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