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<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have offered India a solid opening pair for the ongoing Test series in England. The duo has added 285 runs in seven innings batted together and went past fifty three times so far. The pair added 94 runs on day 1 (Jul 23) of the fourth Test in Manchester - the highest for them in the series and the highest opening partnership at the venue since India got independence in 1947 from Britishers. There are only two partnerships better than Rahul-Jaiswal's 94 for the first wicket at Old Trafford - 203 and 124 - both by Vijay Merchant &amp; Syed Mushtaq Ali in 1936 and 1946, respectively.</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-ben-stokes-wins-toss-and-elects-to-bowl-in-old-trafford-manchester-will-england-lose-test-history-suggests-1753265642397">Stokes wins toss, elects to bowl in Manchester - Will ENG lose? History says...</a></p><h2>Jaiswal becomes first opener to score fifty at Old Trafford since 1974</h2><p>India opener Jaiswal (58) is also the first opening batter to score 50 or more in a Test at Old Trafford in Manchester since legendary Sunil Gavaskar did so in 1974 when he scored 101 in the second innings of the Test. This is the third fifty-plus score by Jaiswal in seven innings of the series including a hundred as well. The Southpaw, however, is the first Indian opener to score a fifty of more in a Test at Old Trafford in the first innings of the match. Jaiswal reached his fifty shortly after lunch on day 1 of the Test.</p><h2>Rahul becomes fifth India batter to score 1000-plus Test runs in England</h2><p>KL Rahul scored 46 runs before being dismissed on day 1 of the Old Trafford Test shortly after lunch. His innings took his tally of Test runs in England to 1,035 and he is now only the fifth Indian batter to score 1000-run mark in England in Tests. Before Rahul, Sachin Tendulkar (1,575), Rahul Dravid (1,376), Sunil Gavaskar (1,152), and Virat Kohli (1,096) had crossed the same milestone.</p>

There are only two partnerships better than Rahul-Jaiswal's 94 for the first wicket at Old Trafford - 203 and 124 - both by Vijay Merchant & Syed Mushtaq Ali in 1936 and 1946, respectively.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have offered India a solid opening pair for the ongoing Test series in England. The duo has added 285 runs in seven innings batted together and went past fifty three times so far. The pair added 94 runs on day 1 (Jul 23) of the fourth Test in Manchester - the highest for them in the series and the highest opening partnership at the venue since India got independence in 1947 from Britishers. There are only two partnerships better than Rahul-Jaiswal's 94 for the first wicket at Old Trafford - 203 and 124 - both by Vijay Merchant & Syed Mushtaq Ali in 1936 and 1946, respectively. Also Read - Stokes wins toss, elects to bowl in Manchester - Will ENG lose? History says... Jaiswal becomes first opener to score fifty at Old Trafford since 1974 India opener Jaiswal (58) is also the first opening batter to score 50 or more in a Test at Old Trafford in Manchester since legendary Sunil Gavaskar did so in 1974 when he scored 101 in the second innings of the Test. This is the third fifty-plus score by Jaiswal in seven innings of the series including a hundred as well. The Southpaw, however, is the first Indian opener to score a fifty of more in a Test at Old Trafford in the first innings of the match. Jaiswal reached his fifty shortly after lunch on day 1 of the Test. Rahul becomes fifth India batter to score 1000-plus Test runs in England KL Rahul scored 46 runs before being dismissed on day 1 of the Old Trafford Test shortly after lunch. His innings took his tally of Test runs in England to 1,035 and he is now only the fifth Indian batter to score 1000-run mark in England in Tests. Before Rahul, Sachin Tendulkar (1,575), Rahul Dravid (1,376), Sunil Gavaskar (1,152), and Virat Kohli (1,096) had crossed the same milestone.

<p>There are only two partnerships better than Rahul-Jaiswal's 94 for the first wicket at Old Trafford - 203 and 124 - both by Vijay Merchant &amp; Syed Mushtaq Ali in 1936 and 1946, respectively.</p>

ENG vs IND at Old Trafford: Rahul-Jaiswal register highest opening partnership since independence

<p>Wimbledon 2025 men's singles winner Jannik Sinner has re-appointed Umberto Ferrara as fitness coach nearly one year after parting ways after being accused of doping - which eventually got him banned for three months. Along with Ferrara, Sinner also had parted way with physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi. Sinner had served a three-month ban earlier this year from February and returned to action in May - just before French Open 2025. Sinner lost the final at Roland Garros against Carlos Alcaraz but won the Wimbledon earlier this month against the same opponent. The Italian reunited with Ferrara after removing current fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio.</p><p>Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/transgender-women-banned-from-competing-in-usopc-events-after-trump-s-directive-1753265680101">Transgender women banned from competing in USOPC events after Trump’s directive</a></p><p>"The decision has been made in alignment with Jannik's management team as part of ongoing preparations for upcoming tournaments, including the Cincinnati Open and U.S. Open," Sinner's team said in a statement. "Umberto has played an important role in Jannik's development to date, and his return reflects a renewed focus on continuity and performance at the highest level."</p><h2>What is Sinner doping scandal?</h2><p>World number 1 Sinner was found in breach of having banned substance - in this case Clostebol - in his body. The Italian, however, was was cleared of fault or negligence by an independent tribunal which accepted that the substance entered his body inadvertently.</p><p>As per Sinner's explanation, Clostebol entered his body after Naldi used it on a cut on his won hand before giving treatment to Sinner. The over-the-counter substance, which can help build muscle mass, was supplied to Naldi by Ferrara. Sinner ended his partnership with the duo as he was "not feeling that confident to continue with them."</p><p>Sinner's ban had come after World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) reached an agreement with parties involved after an appeal to &nbsp;Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) against independent tribunal's decision to clear him any wrongdoing.</p>

World number 1 Sinner was found in breach of having banned substance - in this case Clostebol - in his body. The Italian, however, was was cleared of fault or negligence by an independent tribunal which accepted that the substance entered his body inadvertently.

Wimbledon 2025 men's singles winner Jannik Sinner has re-appointed Umberto Ferrara as fitness coach nearly one year after parting ways after being accused of doping - which eventually got him banned for three months. Along with Ferrara, Sinner also had parted way with physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi. Sinner had served a three-month ban earlier this year from February and returned to action in May - just before French Open 2025. Sinner lost the final at Roland Garros against Carlos Alcaraz but won the Wimbledon earlier this month against the same opponent. The Italian reunited with Ferrara after removing current fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio. Also Read - Transgender women banned from competing in USOPC events after Trump’s directive "The decision has been made in alignment with Jannik's management team as part of ongoing preparations for upcoming tournaments, including the Cincinnati Open and U.S. Open," Sinner's team said in a statement. "Umberto has played an important role in Jannik's development to date, and his return reflects a renewed focus on continuity and performance at the highest level." What is Sinner doping scandal? World number 1 Sinner was found in breach of having banned substance - in this case Clostebol - in his body. The Italian, however, was was cleared of fault or negligence by an independent tribunal which accepted that the substance entered his body inadvertently. As per Sinner's explanation, Clostebol entered his body after Naldi used it on a cut on his won hand before giving treatment to Sinner. The over-the-counter substance, which can help build muscle mass, was supplied to Naldi by Ferrara. Sinner ended his partnership with the duo as he was "not feeling that confident to continue with them." Sinner's ban had come after World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) reached an agreement with parties involved after an appeal to Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) against independent tribunal's decision to clear him any wrongdoing.

<p>World number 1 Sinner was found in breach of having banned substance - in this case Clostebol - in his body. The Italian, however, was was cleared of fault or negligence by an independent tribunal which accepted that the substance entered his body inadvertently.</p>

Sinner reunites with former fitness coach dropped after doping scandal

From Anil Kumble to Shane Warne, have a look at the top five bowlers with most LBW dismissals in Test cricket. Interestingly, four out of the five bowlers are spinners while the sole one is a left-arm pacer.

<p>From Anil Kumble to Shane Warne, have a look at the top five bowlers with most LBW dismissals in Test cricket. Interestingly, four out of the five bowlers are spinners while the sole one is a left-arm pacer.</p>

Who has the most LBW wickets in Test history? Top five revealed – and not a single right-arm pacer makes the cut

<p>On Sunday (July 20), members of the Indian cricket team met with players Premier League club Manchester United. During the meetup, the players exchanged jerseys and pleasantries while engaging in some drills. With the caption 'United in Manchester', the BCCI shared several pictures of the meeting in which Indian Test captain Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant can be seen playing football with Manchester United in their training ground at Carrington. In one of the images which were also shared by Adidas, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj can be seen bowling to defender Harry Maguire. Images of the head coaches of the teams Ruben Amorim and Gautam Gambhir, who is a supporter of Manchester United, posing together also went viral on social media platforms. In other pictures, Gill posed with Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes, Mohammed Siraj with Amad Diallo, Jasprit Bumrah having a light discussion with Mason Mount and Harry Maguire. There was also a joint photo of the two teams and their support staff.</p><h2>See the video of quickfire questions below:</h2>

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<p>During the meetup, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and batsman Karun Nair were asked a couple of quickfire questions on the sidelines. On being asked about who is all your time favourite Manchester United hero, Bumrah replied by taking name of former Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic, while Karun said Cristiano Ronaldo. Next on to share their thoughts on which United player would make the best cricketer, the pacer replied by taking name of Mason Mount, while Karun said Matheus Cunha, who Manchester United recently signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. Lastly, when the duo were asked about who in the Indian cricket team will be the best footballer, Karun laughingly said that there is no one better than him, while Jasprit Bumrah made a startling revelation and said that all the members of the Indian cricket team are fond of Mohammed Siraj.</p>

Mohammed Siraj will be very good at Bumrah makes BIG revelation during Team India Man United meet up

On Sunday (July 20), members of the Indian cricket team met with players Premier League club Manchester United. During the meetup, the players exchanged jerseys and pleasantries while engaging in some drills. With the caption 'United in Manchester', the BCCI shared several pictures of the meeting in which Indian Test captain Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant can be seen playing football with Manchester United in their training ground at Carrington. In one of the images which were also shared by Adidas, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj can be seen bowling to defender Harry Maguire. Images of the head coaches of the teams Ruben Amorim and Gautam Gambhir, who is a supporter of Manchester United, posing together also went viral on social media platforms. In other pictures, Gill posed with Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes, Mohammed Siraj with Amad Diallo, Jasprit Bumrah having a light discussion with Mason Mount and Harry Maguire. There was also a joint photo of the two teams and their support staff. See the video of quickfire questions below:

<p>The Indian cricket team players met with Manchester United players before the start of the fourth Test between India and England at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground</p>

'Mohammed Siraj will be very good at...': Bumrah makes BIG revelation during Team India-Man United meet up

From Virat Kohli to Ricky Ponting, meet the five cricketers across the globe to play the best cover drives. Interestingly, all these five batters are legends of the game and have performed for their team in crunch moments.

<p>From Virat Kohli to Ricky Ponting, meet the five cricketers across the globe to play the best cover drives. Interestingly, all these five batters are legends of the game and have performed for their team in crunch moments.</p>

Top five cricketers with best cover drives of all time: Kohli only Indian, check the others

<p>Having been plagued with a series of injuries after the Lord’s Test, Team India on Wednesday (July 23) handed a debut to pace sensation Anshul Kamboj in the Manchester Test. Playing at Old Trafford and short of options, the management decided to hand the 24-year-old his maiden cap with Akash Deep (groin) and Arshdeep Singh (impact injury) missing out. The other change saw Sai Sudharsan return to the Playing XI with Karun Nair dropping to the bench.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Test Cap number 3⃣1⃣8⃣ 🙌<br><br>Congratulations to Anshul Kamboj, who is all set to make his international Debut! 👏👏<br><br>Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/L1EVgGu4SI">https://t.co/L1EVgGu4SI</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/ntZRqsxczF">pic.twitter.com/ntZRqsxczF</a></p>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1947950613687603674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Who is Anshul Kamboj?</strong></h2><p>Kamboj joined the Indian squad ahead of the Manchester Test as the management wanted to avoid any last-minute tussle with injuries. Jasprit Bumrah, who was likely to be rested for the Test match due to workload management, made it to the Playing XI; however, that was not the case with Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna, who both missed out. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kamboj represented Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, where he came into the limelight. The pacer from Haryana bagged eight wickets in the season from as many games at an average of 21.50 and an economy of 8.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He got the spotlight during the Ranji Trophy contest between Haryana and Kerala in the 2024-25 season, having achieved a rare feat of picking 10 wickets in an innings while playing in Rohtak. He became just the third bowler to achieve the rare 10-wicket haul feat in the Ranji Trophy, ending with figures of 49/10. &nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Sai Sudharsan returns to Playing XI</strong></h2><p>The Indian team made minor changes for the Manchester Test as struggling Karun Nair was dropped in favour of Sai Sudharsan. Nair scored 131 runs in six innings during the series and largely struggled for form on his return to the Indian team. Sudharsan, on the other hand, got limited chances, having played in the Leeds Test where he scored 0 and 30 respectively.</p><h2><strong>India Playing XI for Manchester Test</strong></h2><p>Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.</p>

Playing at Old Trafford and short of options, the management decided to hand Anshul Kamboj his maiden cap with Akash Deep (groin) and Arshdeep Singh (impact injury) missing out. 

Having been plagued with a series of injuries after the Lord’s Test, Team India on Wednesday (July 23) handed a debut to pace sensation Anshul Kamboj in the Manchester Test. Playing at Old Trafford and short of options, the management decided to hand the 24-year-old his maiden cap with Akash Deep (groin) and Arshdeep Singh (impact injury) missing out. The other change saw Sai Sudharsan return to the Playing XI with Karun Nair dropping to the bench.

<p>Playing at Old Trafford and short of options, the management decided to hand Anshul Kamboj his maiden cap with Akash Deep (groin) and Arshdeep Singh (impact injury) missing out.&nbsp;</p>

IND vs ENG: Who is pacer Anshul Kamboj, making his debut in Manchester Test?

<p>American transgender women will no longer be permitted to participate in women's competitions at the Olympics and Paralympics after a recent policy update by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). The new policy, which was announced on Monday (July 21) with a change on the USOPC's website and confirmed in a letter sent to national sport governing bodies, is in line with a similar step taken by the National Collegiate Athletic Association earlier this year.</p><h2>What is the new USOPC transgender policy?</h2><p>A new remark on the USOPC website regarding transgender athletes competing in sports reads, “As of July 21, 2025, please refer to the USOPC athlete safety policy.” This policy revision comes after US President Donald Trump's "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" executive order and has been placed on the USOPC Athlete Safety Policy on its website in a new subsection entitled “Additional Requirements.” "The USOPC is dedicated to safeguarding opportunities for athletes competing in sport," the addition reads.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The USOPC will continue to collaborate with various stakeholders with oversight responsibilities… to ensure that women have a fair and safe competition environment consistent with Executive Order 14201 (Trump’s order) and the Ted Stevens Olympic &amp; Amateur Sports Act."</p><h2>What is The Stevens Act?</h2><p>The Stevens Act, adopted in 1988, offers a means for resolving eligibility disputes for Olympic and other amateur events. A memo to Team USA from USOPC chief executive Sarah Hirshland and president Gene Sykes on Tuesday, which was accessed by ABC News and ESPN, mentioned Trump's executive order in February, in which it was said, "As a federally chartered organization, we have an obligation to comply with federal expectations."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump's executive order promises to withdraw federal funding from any school or institution that permits transgender girls to play on girls' teams, asserting it would be a violation of Title IX regulations providing US women with equal sports opportunities. The order mandates enforcement immediately against those institutions that deprive women of single-sex sports and single-sex locker rooms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Our revised policy emphasizes the importance of ensuring fair and safe competition environments for women," ESPN quoted the USOPC letter to governing bodies as saying. “All National Governing Bodies are required to update their applicable policies in alignment."<br>&nbsp;</p><p>ESPN also reported that officials said the USOPC "has had a series of respectful and constructive exchanges with federal officials" following Trump's executive order. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) also revised its policy concerning the participation of transgender athletes, restricting women's sports competitors to those assigned female at birth after Trump's executive order.</p>

Transgender women banned from competing in USOPC events after Trump’s directive

American transgender women will no longer be permitted to participate in women's competitions at the Olympics and Paralympics after a recent policy update by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). The new policy, which was announced on Monday (July 21) with a change on the USOPC's website and confirmed in a letter sent to national sport governing bodies, is in line with a similar step taken by the National Collegiate Athletic Association earlier this year. What is the new USOPC transgender policy? A new remark on the USOPC website regarding transgender athletes competing in sports reads, “As of July 21, 2025, please refer to the USOPC athlete safety policy.” This policy revision comes after US President Donald Trump's "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" executive order and has been placed on the USOPC Athlete Safety Policy on its website in a new subsection entitled “Additional Requirements.” "The USOPC is dedicated to safeguarding opportunities for athletes competing in sport," the addition reads. “The USOPC will continue to collaborate with various stakeholders with oversight responsibilities… to ensure that women have a fair and safe competition environment consistent with Executive Order 14201 (Trump’s order) and the Ted Stevens Olympic & Amateur Sports Act." What is The Stevens Act? The Stevens Act, adopted in 1988, offers a means for resolving eligibility disputes for Olympic and other amateur events. A memo to Team USA from USOPC chief executive Sarah Hirshland and president Gene Sykes on Tuesday, which was accessed by ABC News and ESPN, mentioned Trump's executive order in February, in which it was said, "As a federally chartered organization, we have an obligation to comply with federal expectations." Trump's executive order promises to withdraw federal funding from any school or institution that permits transgender girls to play on girls' teams, asserting it would be a violation of Title IX regulations providing US women with equal sports opportunities. The order mandates enforcement immediately against those institutions that deprive women of single-sex sports and single-sex locker rooms. “Our revised policy emphasizes the importance of ensuring fair and safe competition environments for women," ESPN quoted the USOPC letter to governing bodies as saying. “All National Governing Bodies are required to update their applicable policies in alignment." ESPN also reported that officials said the USOPC "has had a series of respectful and constructive exchanges with federal officials" following Trump's executive order. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) also revised its policy concerning the participation of transgender athletes, restricting women's sports competitors to those assigned female at birth after Trump's executive order.

<p>Trump’s executive order threatens to remove federal funds from any school or institution allowing transgender girls to play on girls’ teams, claiming that would violate Title IX rules that provide US women equal sport opportunities</p>

Transgender women banned from competing in USOPC events following Trump’s directive

<p>England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss in fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester and decided to bowl first on Wednesday (Jul 23). The decision taken by Stokes is against what any team has done before - winning the toss, bowling first and then win a Test in Manchester. No team has been able to do so in the history of Test cricket including host England. On the other hand, only thrice it has happened the side batting first after losing the toss went on to win a Test in Manchester - England twice (both in 2020) and Australia once that too back in 1993.</p><h2>Ben Stokes win toss and England bowl first in Manchester - will they lose?</h2><p>As history suggests, no team has won a Test in Manchester after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. As for India, they have never won a Test at this venue but that was the same for Edgbaston - venue of the second Test - India won the match and that too without Bumrah in the ongoing series.</p><p>Overall, only four teams apart from England have managed to win a Test at Old Trafford in England and none of the teams, apart from the hosts, have double digits wins to their name.</p><h2>Here's the list of teams with most Test wins in Manchester</h2><ul><li>England - 33 wins in 85 Tests</li><li>Australia - 9 wins in 32 Tests</li><li>West Indies - 5 wins in 17 Tests</li><li>Pakistan - 1 win in 7 Tests</li><li>South Africa - 1 win in 11 Tests</li><li>India - 0 win 10 Tests</li></ul><h2>India drop Karun Nair, hand debut to Anshul Kamboj</h2><p>India made three changes in the playing XI owing to multiple injuries to pace bowlers and all-rounder Nitish Reddy who is out of the remainder of the series altogether. Karun Nair, who has not been able to score a single fifty in six innings, lost his place to Sai Sudharsan. Shardul Thakur, who played the first Test, comes back in for Nitish Reddy and Anshul Kamboj made his debut and repalced injured Akash Deep.</p><p><strong>India playing XI vs England in 4th Test: </strong>Jaiswal, Rahul, Sudharsan, Gill (c), Pant (wk), Jadeja, Sundar, Shardul, Bumrah, Siraj, Kamboj</p>

As history suggests, no team has won a Test in Manchester after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. As for India, they have never won a Test at this venue but that was the same for Edgbaston - venue of the second Test - and India won the match.

England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss in fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester and decided to bowl first on Wednesday (Jul 23). The decision taken by Stokes is against what any team has done before - winning the toss, bowling first and then win a Test in Manchester. No team has been able to do so in the history of Test cricket including host England. On the other hand, only thrice it has happened the side batting first after losing the toss went on to win a Test in Manchester - England twice (both in 2020) and Australia once that too back in 1993. Ben Stokes win toss and England bowl first in Manchester - will they lose? As history suggests, no team has won a Test in Manchester after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. As for India, they have never won a Test at this venue but that was the same for Edgbaston - venue of the second Test - India won the match and that too without Bumrah in the ongoing series. Overall, only four teams apart from England have managed to win a Test at Old Trafford in England and none of the teams, apart from the hosts, have double digits wins to their name. Here's the list of teams with most Test wins in Manchester England - 33 wins in 85 Tests Australia - 9 wins in 32 Tests West Indies - 5 wins in 17 Tests Pakistan - 1 win in 7 Tests South Africa - 1 win in 11 Tests India - 0 win 10 Tests India drop Karun Nair, hand debut to Anshul Kamboj India made three changes in the playing XI owing to multiple injuries to pace bowlers and all-rounder Nitish Reddy who is out of the remainder of the series altogether. Karun Nair, who has not been able to score a single fifty in six innings, lost his place to Sai Sudharsan. Shardul Thakur, who played the first Test, comes back in for Nitish Reddy and Anshul Kamboj made his debut and repalced injured Akash Deep. India playing XI vs England in 4th Test: Jaiswal, Rahul, Sudharsan, Gill (c), Pant (wk), Jadeja, Sundar, Shardul, Bumrah, Siraj, Kamboj

<p>As history suggests, no team has won a Test in Manchester after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. As for India, they have never won a Test at this venue but that was the same for Edgbaston - venue of the second Test - and India won the match.</p>

ENG vs IND: Ben Stokes wins toss and elects to bowl in Manchester - Will England lose Test? History suggests...

<p><strong>Ban vs Pak, 3rd T20I Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue:&nbsp;</strong>Hosts Bangladesh will look to inflict an embarrassing 3-0 series defeat over Pakistan as the two meet in the final T20I on Thursday (July 24) at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. With the hosts having already pocketed the three-match series 2-0, visitors Pakistan will have pride at stake in Thursday's dead-rubber contest. So, ahead of the final match of the T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, here are all the details of the contest.</p><h2><strong>Where to watch the Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match on TV?</strong></h2><p>The Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match will be telecast on Sony Sports Network in India.</p><h2><strong>Where to watch the Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match Live Streaming online on OTT?</strong></h2><p>The Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India.</p><h2><strong>Which stadium will host the Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match?</strong></h2><p>The Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.</p><h2><strong>What time will the Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match start?</strong></h2><p>The Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match will start at 5:30 PM IST on Thursday (July 24) with the toss taking place at 5:00 PM IST.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-to-keep-wickets-in-manchester-test-skipper-gill-shares-details-along-with-kambojs-debut-and-nairs-place-in-playing-xi-1753206674064"><strong>IND vs ENG: Gill reveals Pant's status as keeper-batter, uncapped pacer Kamboj's debut and Nair's place in playing XI for Manchester Test</strong></a></p><h2><strong>BAN vs PAK Predicted Playing XIs</strong></h2><p><strong>Bangladesh:</strong> Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c &amp; wk), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Pakistan:</strong> Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed.</p><h2><strong>BAN vs PAK Squads</strong></h2><p><strong>Bangladesh Squad:</strong> Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mohammad Naim.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Pakistan Squad:</strong> Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris(w), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha(c), Khushdil Shah, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, Mohammad Nawaz, Sufiyan Muqeem, Sahibzada Farhan, Ahmed Daniyal.</p>

With the hosts having already pocketed the three-match series 2-0, visitors Pakistan will have pride at stake in Thursday dead-rubber contest. So, ahead of the final match of the T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, here are all the details of the contest.

Ban vs Pak, 3rd T20I Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Hosts Bangladesh will look to inflict an embarrassing 3-0 series defeat over Pakistan as the two meet in the final T20I on Thursday (July 24) at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. With the hosts having already pocketed the three-match series 2-0, visitors Pakistan will have pride at stake in Thursday's dead-rubber contest. So, ahead of the final match of the T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, here are all the details of the contest. Where to watch the Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match on TV? The Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match will be telecast on Sony Sports Network in India. Where to watch the Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match Live Streaming online on OTT? The Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. Which stadium will host the Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match? The Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. What time will the Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match start? The Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd T20I match will start at 5:30 PM IST on Thursday (July 24) with the toss taking place at 5:00 PM IST. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Gill reveals Pant's status as keeper-batter, uncapped pacer Kamboj's debut and Nair's place in playing XI for Manchester Test BAN vs PAK Predicted Playing XIs Bangladesh: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman. Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed. BAN vs PAK Squads Bangladesh Squad: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mohammad Naim. Pakistan Squad: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris(w), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha(c), Khushdil Shah, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, Mohammad Nawaz, Sufiyan Muqeem, Sahibzada Farhan, Ahmed Daniyal.

<p>With the hosts having already pocketed the three-match series 2-0, visitors Pakistan will have pride at stake in Thursday's dead-rubber contest. So, ahead of the final match of the T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, here are all the details of the contest.</p>

BAN vs PAK: Where and how to watch Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I - Live streaming, match details, squad

<p>India women won the ODI series 2-1 against England in England with a 13-run win in the final match of the series on Tuesday (Jul 22). Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hit a classy century as India batted first and it was pacer Kranti Goud who finished things off in the second innings with a six-wicket haul. Goud made his international debut in May 2025 only and has already registered best bowling figures by an Indian against England women in ODIs. Goud is also only the fourth India women's bowler to take an ODI five-for in England and only second to take a six-for behind Jhulan Goswami.</p><p>Goud's figures of 6/52 are best for an India women's bowler against England in ODIs and she's only the third Indian player to take a five-for against them in ODIs. Before her, Nooshin Al Khadeer (5/14) and Goswami (5/16) had achieved the same feat against England in ODIs.</p><h2>Here's the list of best bowling in an innings against England women in ODIs:</h2><ul><li>Ellyse Perry (Australia-W) - 7/22</li><li>Shelley Nitschke (Australia-W) - 7/24</li><li>Beth McNeill (New Zealand-W) - 6/32</li><li>Kranti Goud (India-W) - 6/52</li></ul><h2>Best bowling in an innings in England in women's ODIs:</h2><ul><li>Ellyse Perry (Australia-W) - 7/22</li><li>Shelley Nitschke (Australia-W) - 7/24</li><li>Glenys Page (New Zealand-W) - 6/20</li><li>Jhulan Goswami (India-W) - 6/31</li><li>Anya Shrubsole (England-W) - 6/46</li><li>Kranti Goud (India-W) - 6/52</li></ul><p>Overall, Goud finds herself only behind Jasprit Bumrah's 6/19, Kuldeep Yadav's 6/25, and Goswami's 6/31 in men's and women's ODIs combined for best bowling figures in an ODI innings in England for India. Against England, her bowling figures are behind Bumrah, Ashish Nehra's 6/23, and Kuldeep for India in men's and women's ODIs combined.</p><p>Goud made debut shortly after playing her Women's Premier League (WPL) - sister franchise of IPL - in 2024/25 where she played for UP Warriorz Women and took six wickets in eight matches with a best of 4/25.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Kranti Goud (6/52) finds herself only behind Jasprit Bumrah's 6/19, Kuldeep Yadav's 6/25, and Goswami's 6/31 in men's and women's ODIs combined for best bowling figures in an ODI innings in England for India.

India women won the ODI series 2-1 against England in England with a 13-run win in the final match of the series on Tuesday (Jul 22). Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hit a classy century as India batted first and it was pacer Kranti Goud who finished things off in the second innings with a six-wicket haul. Goud made his international debut in May 2025 only and has already registered best bowling figures by an Indian against England women in ODIs. Goud is also only the fourth India women's bowler to take an ODI five-for in England and only second to take a six-for behind Jhulan Goswami. Goud's figures of 6/52 are best for an India women's bowler against England in ODIs and she's only the third Indian player to take a five-for against them in ODIs. Before her, Nooshin Al Khadeer (5/14) and Goswami (5/16) had achieved the same feat against England in ODIs. Here's the list of best bowling in an innings against England women in ODIs: Ellyse Perry (Australia-W) - 7/22 Shelley Nitschke (Australia-W) - 7/24 Beth McNeill (New Zealand-W) - 6/32 Kranti Goud (India-W) - 6/52 Best bowling in an innings in England in women's ODIs: Ellyse Perry (Australia-W) - 7/22 Shelley Nitschke (Australia-W) - 7/24 Glenys Page (New Zealand-W) - 6/20 Jhulan Goswami (India-W) - 6/31 Anya Shrubsole (England-W) - 6/46 Kranti Goud (India-W) - 6/52 Overall, Goud finds herself only behind Jasprit Bumrah's 6/19, Kuldeep Yadav's 6/25, and Goswami's 6/31 in men's and women's ODIs combined for best bowling figures in an ODI innings in England for India. Against England, her bowling figures are behind Bumrah, Ashish Nehra's 6/23, and Kuldeep for India in men's and women's ODIs combined. Goud made debut shortly after playing her Women's Premier League (WPL) - sister franchise of IPL - in 2024/25 where she played for UP Warriorz Women and took six wickets in eight matches with a best of 4/25.

<p>Kranti Goud (6/52) finds herself only behind Jasprit Bumrah's 6/19, Kuldeep Yadav's 6/25, and Goswami's 6/31 in men's and women's ODIs combined for best bowling figures in an ODI innings in England for India.</p>

Meet Kranti Goud - India women's pacer joins Bumrah in ELITE list with five-for against England-W

<p>India batter Sarafaz Khan has recently grabbed headlines, not for his cricket heroics but for his incredible fitness journey. After being left out of the Indian squad for the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, Sarfaraz prioritised his health and fitness. In a photo shared on his Instagram story, Sarfaraz wrote that he has lost 17 kg and looks completely different from what we have seen him on the pitch playing for Mumbai and India. Although he missed out on the England Tests, Sarfaraz did travel to the United Kingdom (UK) with the India A team, where he scored an impressive 92 in the first unofficial Test. However, he was dropped from the next match to make room for KL Rahul in the playing XI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 27-year-old has been on a weight loss journey for the past few months and his father, Naushad Khan, discussed the same during an interview with the Hindustan Times in May this year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/who-are-the-three-indian-captains-apart-from-kohli-dhoni-and-rohit-to-lead-in-all-three-formats-1753009558850"><strong>Who are three Indian captains apart from Kohli, Dhoni and Rohit to lead in all three formats?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We have controlled our diet a lot. We have stopped eating roti, rice, etc. We haven't eaten roti or rice at home for 1 to 1.5 months. We eat broccoli, carrots, cucumber, salad, and green vegetable salad. But the main thing is that we have stopped eating roti and rice. We have stopped eating sugar. We have stopped eating maida (refined wheat flour) and bakery items," Naushad was quoted as saying to the Hindustan Times.</p><h2><strong>What is the net worth of Sarfaraz Khan?</strong></h2><p>While working hard on his game and fitness, Sarfaraz is also doing well financially. His estimated net worth stands at $2 million (around ₹16.6 crore), thanks to BCCI contracts, domestic match fees and media partnerships. Though he went unsold in the last IPL auction, Sarfaraz was awarded a Grade C BCCI contract for the 2024–25 season, which brings him $115,982 (₹1 crore) annually. Additionally, his growing car collection, which includes an Audi and a Renault Duster, marks another personal milestone for him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Sarfaraz Khan, who recently lost 17 kg as part of his fitness journey, has an estimated net worth of $2 million. His income comes from domestic cricket, a BCCI contract and media partnerships.

India batter Sarafaz Khan has recently grabbed headlines, not for his cricket heroics but for his incredible fitness journey. After being left out of the Indian squad for the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, Sarfaraz prioritised his health and fitness. In a photo shared on his Instagram story, Sarfaraz wrote that he has lost 17 kg and looks completely different from what we have seen him on the pitch playing for Mumbai and India. Although he missed out on the England Tests, Sarfaraz did travel to the United Kingdom (UK) with the India A team, where he scored an impressive 92 in the first unofficial Test. However, he was dropped from the next match to make room for KL Rahul in the playing XI. The 27-year-old has been on a weight loss journey for the past few months and his father, Naushad Khan, discussed the same during an interview with the Hindustan Times in May this year. Also read | Who are three Indian captains apart from Kohli, Dhoni and Rohit to lead in all three formats? "We have controlled our diet a lot. We have stopped eating roti, rice, etc. We haven't eaten roti or rice at home for 1 to 1.5 months. We eat broccoli, carrots, cucumber, salad, and green vegetable salad. But the main thing is that we have stopped eating roti and rice. We have stopped eating sugar. We have stopped eating maida (refined wheat flour) and bakery items," Naushad was quoted as saying to the Hindustan Times. What is the net worth of Sarfaraz Khan? While working hard on his game and fitness, Sarfaraz is also doing well financially. His estimated net worth stands at $2 million (around ₹16.6 crore), thanks to BCCI contracts, domestic match fees and media partnerships. Though he went unsold in the last IPL auction, Sarfaraz was awarded a Grade C BCCI contract for the 2024–25 season, which brings him $115,982 (₹1 crore) annually. Additionally, his growing car collection, which includes an Audi and a Renault Duster, marks another personal milestone for him.

<p>Sarfaraz Khan, who recently lost 17 kg as part of his fitness journey, has an estimated net worth of $2 million. His income comes from domestic cricket, a BCCI contract and media partnerships.</p>

How rich is Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan? Net worth, IPL salary and car collection

<p>Arsenal are on the verge of sealing a deal for Viktor Gyökeres as the striker will soon be unveiled as the latest addition to their roster by the North London club. Hunting for the Premier League title, the Gunners have not tasted glory in the biggest league in the world since 2004, having now gone 21 years without a league title. However, with Gyökeres’ arrival, Mikel Arteta will finally believe that his side can get over the line and end the more than two-decade wait for a league title.</p><h2><strong>Is Gyökeres Arsenal’s answer to Premier League title hunt?</strong></h2><p>In the 52 matches Gyökeres played in the 2024-25 season, he amassed a total of 54 goals alongside 13 assists, therefore contributing 67 goals for the Portuguese champions. His numbers get more impressive when his international tally is taken into consideration. Astonishingly, the 27-year-old scored 39 goals in the Premier Division, one of the reasons Sporting were capable of winning the Liga Portuguese title.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Interestingly, the second-best scorer in the Portuguese top flight was Samu Aghehowa of Porto with 19 goals, underlining Gyökeres’ importance in the side.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Arsenal, on the other hand, had their struggles in front of the goal as they missed the services of a proper No.9. Kai Havertz was the top scorer for the side, having bagged nine goals, while Gabriel Martinelli (8), Leandro Trossard (8), Mikel Merino (7) and others contributed in installments. The above stats clearly show that the Gunners lacked a proper centre forward, capable of scoring at least 20 goals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ever since Mikel Arteta’s first full season as Arsenal manager, Bukayo Saka has been the highest scorer for the club in a season with 16 goals in the 2023-24 season.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-to-keep-wickets-in-manchester-test-skipper-gill-shares-details-along-with-kambojs-debut-and-nairs-place-in-playing-xi-1753206674064"><strong>IND vs ENG: Gill reveals Pant's status as keeper-batter, uncapped pacer Kamboj's debut and Nair's place in playing XI for Manchester Test</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At the same time, Manchester City have been spearheaded by Erling Haaland, who has scored 36 and 27 goals in the last two title-winning seasons. Mohamed Salah was Liverpool’s top scorer in their 2024-25 title-winning season, bagging a grand total of 29 goals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With Gyökeres’ signing, the Gunners are set to address the missing piece in the puzzle, while they already boast one of the best midfields in the Premier League, comprising world-class players such as Declan Rice, Saka and others. David Raya has won the Premier League Golden Glove for most clean sheets in the last two seasons, while they also had the best defence in the league with 34 goals conceded in the 2024-25 season.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Overall, with Gyökeres’ signing coupled with consistent defensive work, the Gunners finally end their drought and lift the Premier League title for the first time since the 2003-04 season, when they were the invincible.</p>

With Viktor Gyökeres’ arrival, Mikel Arteta will finally believe that his side can get over the line and end the more than two-decade wait for a league title.

Arsenal are on the verge of sealing a deal for Viktor Gyökeres as the striker will soon be unveiled as the latest addition to their roster by the North London club. Hunting for the Premier League title, the Gunners have not tasted glory in the biggest league in the world since 2004, having now gone 21 years without a league title. However, with Gyökeres’ arrival, Mikel Arteta will finally believe that his side can get over the line and end the more than two-decade wait for a league title. Is Gyökeres Arsenal’s answer to Premier League title hunt? In the 52 matches Gyökeres played in the 2024-25 season, he amassed a total of 54 goals alongside 13 assists, therefore contributing 67 goals for the Portuguese champions. His numbers get more impressive when his international tally is taken into consideration. Astonishingly, the 27-year-old scored 39 goals in the Premier Division, one of the reasons Sporting were capable of winning the Liga Portuguese title. Interestingly, the second-best scorer in the Portuguese top flight was Samu Aghehowa of Porto with 19 goals, underlining Gyökeres’ importance in the side. Arsenal, on the other hand, had their struggles in front of the goal as they missed the services of a proper No.9. Kai Havertz was the top scorer for the side, having bagged nine goals, while Gabriel Martinelli (8), Leandro Trossard (8), Mikel Merino (7) and others contributed in installments. The above stats clearly show that the Gunners lacked a proper centre forward, capable of scoring at least 20 goals. Ever since Mikel Arteta’s first full season as Arsenal manager, Bukayo Saka has been the highest scorer for the club in a season with 16 goals in the 2023-24 season. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Gill reveals Pant's status as keeper-batter, uncapped pacer Kamboj's debut and Nair's place in playing XI for Manchester Test At the same time, Manchester City have been spearheaded by Erling Haaland, who has scored 36 and 27 goals in the last two title-winning seasons. Mohamed Salah was Liverpool’s top scorer in their 2024-25 title-winning season, bagging a grand total of 29 goals. With Gyökeres’ signing, the Gunners are set to address the missing piece in the puzzle, while they already boast one of the best midfields in the Premier League, comprising world-class players such as Declan Rice, Saka and others. David Raya has won the Premier League Golden Glove for most clean sheets in the last two seasons, while they also had the best defence in the league with 34 goals conceded in the 2024-25 season. Overall, with Gyökeres’ signing coupled with consistent defensive work, the Gunners finally end their drought and lift the Premier League title for the first time since the 2003-04 season, when they were the invincible.

<p>With Viktor Gyökeres’ arrival, Mikel Arteta will finally believe that his side can get over the line and end the more than two-decade wait for a league title.</p>

Can Mikel Arteta lead Arsenal to Premier League glory with Viktor Gyökeres' signing? Details here

<p>Shubman Gill and Co. will be on a mission in the Manchester Test starting on Wednesday (July 23) as they search for a vital win in the five-match Test series against England. Trailing 1-2 in the series, Gill’s side have lost two close contests and will try to get over the line at Old Trafford, a venue where they haven’t tasted victory in red-ball format. While eyes are on the win, Gill could register his name in the record book as he could eclipse a 54-year-old record currently held by batting legend Sunil Gavaskar.</p><h2><strong>Will Gill eclipse Gavaskar’s record?</strong></h2><p>Currently on 607 runs in the Test series has been in flamboyant form for the nation, scoring three hundreds in the process. As things stand, he needs 167 more runs to break Gavaskar’s record for most runs in a single Test series for India. Gavaskar smashed 774 runs in the four-match Test series against the West Indies in 1971. The record still remains intact to date; however, if Gill continues his impressive run, he could leapfrog Gavaskar on the elite list.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-to-keep-wickets-in-manchester-test-skipper-gill-shares-details-along-with-kambojs-debut-and-nairs-place-in-playing-xi-1753206674064"><strong>IND vs ENG: Gill reveals Pant's status as keeper-batter, uncapped pacer Kamboj's debut and Nair's place in playing XI for Manchester Test</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Most Runs for India in a Test series</strong></h2><p>1. Sunil Gavaskar – 774 Runs vs West Indies (1971)</p><p>2. Sunil Gavaskar – 732 Runs vs West Indies (1979)</p><p>3. Yashasvi Jaiswal – 712 Runs vs England (2024)</p><p>4. Virat Kohli – 692 Runs vs Australia (2015)</p><p>5. Virat Kohli – 655 Runs vs England (2017)</p><h2><strong>Will batters help India win in Manchester?</strong></h2><p>The Manchester Test starts on Wednesday with Gill in fitting form for the visitors. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will also look to continue their fine form in the series, having exploded with the bat. Pant is second on the list with 425 runs while Rahul has amassed 375 runs, including twin hundreds in the Lord’s Test.</p>

Trailing 1-2 in the series, Shubman Gill’s side have lost two close contests and will try to get over the line. While eyes are on the win, Gill could register his name in the record book as he could eclipse a 54-year-old record. 

Shubman Gill and Co. will be on a mission in the Manchester Test starting on Wednesday (July 23) as they search for a vital win in the five-match Test series against England. Trailing 1-2 in the series, Gill’s side have lost two close contests and will try to get over the line at Old Trafford, a venue where they haven’t tasted victory in red-ball format. While eyes are on the win, Gill could register his name in the record book as he could eclipse a 54-year-old record currently held by batting legend Sunil Gavaskar. Will Gill eclipse Gavaskar’s record? Currently on 607 runs in the Test series has been in flamboyant form for the nation, scoring three hundreds in the process. As things stand, he needs 167 more runs to break Gavaskar’s record for most runs in a single Test series for India. Gavaskar smashed 774 runs in the four-match Test series against the West Indies in 1971. The record still remains intact to date; however, if Gill continues his impressive run, he could leapfrog Gavaskar on the elite list. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Gill reveals Pant's status as keeper-batter, uncapped pacer Kamboj's debut and Nair's place in playing XI for Manchester Test Most Runs for India in a Test series 1. Sunil Gavaskar – 774 Runs vs West Indies (1971) 2. Sunil Gavaskar – 732 Runs vs West Indies (1979) 3. Yashasvi Jaiswal – 712 Runs vs England (2024) 4. Virat Kohli – 692 Runs vs Australia (2015) 5. Virat Kohli – 655 Runs vs England (2017) Will batters help India win in Manchester? The Manchester Test starts on Wednesday with Gill in fitting form for the visitors. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will also look to continue their fine form in the series, having exploded with the bat. Pant is second on the list with 425 runs while Rahul has amassed 375 runs, including twin hundreds in the Lord’s Test.

<p>Trailing 1-2 in the series, Shubman Gill’s side have lost two close contests and will try to get over the line. While eyes are on the win, Gill could register his name in the record book as he could eclipse a 54-year-old record.&nbsp;</p>

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill set to eclipse THIS 54-year-old Sunil Gavaskar record in Manchester

<p>West Indies great Andre Russell bid farewell to international cricket on Tuesday (July 22) after he walked on the field for one last time against Australia. Having made his debut in 2010, Russell served West Indies cricket for 15 long years before calling time on his international career. He was given a guard of honour by both the West Indies and Australia players while walking out on the field for one final time.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">AN EMOTIONAL MOMENT FOR ANDRE RUSSELL. 🥹<br><br>- Guard of honour by WI and Australia. <a href="https://t.co/5xf5Cckvx9">pic.twitter.com/5xf5Cckvx9</a></p>&mdash; Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) <a href="https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1947835610678677828?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Russell bids farewell to international cricket</strong></h2><p>“Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent the West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life. When I was a kid, I did not expect to get to this level, but the more you start to play and get to love the sport, you realize what you can achieve. This inspired me to become better because I wanted to leave a mark in the maroon colours and become an inspiration to others,” Russell had said in a statement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a career spanning over 15 years, Russell represented the West Indies in 56 ODIs, 85 T20Is and a sole Test match in 2010. He was part of the team that won the 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cups, but it was franchise cricket where he made his name, notably with the Kolkata Knight Riders. During his international career, Russell scored more than 2000 runs and 132 wickets, cementing his place in the side.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-to-keep-wickets-in-manchester-test-skipper-gill-shares-details-along-with-kambojs-debut-and-nairs-place-in-playing-xi-1753206674064"><strong>IND vs ENG: Gill reveals Pant's status as keeper-batter, uncapped pacer Kamboj's debut and Nair's place in playing XI for Manchester Test</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Even the Aussie players gave a guard of honour to Russell, thereby highlighting his career achievements.</p><h2><strong>Australia take 2-0 lead in T20I series</strong></h2><p>Josh Inglis and Cameron Green have spoiled hometown hero Russell's international farewell as Australia cantered to a thumping eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the second T20 in Jamaica. Inglis (78no off 33 balls) and Green (56no off 32) shared an unbeaten 131-run third-wicket partnership as the West Australian pair comfortably overhauled the West Indies 8-172 with 28 balls remaining at Sabina Park as the tourists took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.&nbsp;</p>

Having made his debut in 2010, Russell served West Indies cricket for 15 long years before calling time on his international career. He was given a guard of honour by both the West Indies and Australia players while walking out on the field for one final time.

West Indies great Andre Russell bid farewell to international cricket on Tuesday (July 22) after he walked on the field for one last time against Australia. Having made his debut in 2010, Russell served West Indies cricket for 15 long years before calling time on his international career. He was given a guard of honour by both the West Indies and Australia players while walking out on the field for one final time.

<p>Having made his debut in 2010, Russell served West Indies cricket for 15 long years before calling time on his international career. He was given a guard of honour by both the West Indies and Australia players while walking out on the field for one final time.</p>

Watch: Andre Russell bids farewell to international cricket as West Indies, Aussie players give guard of honour

<p>Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur played a match-winning knock against England Women on Tuesday (July 22) after they beat the hosts by 13 runs in the third WODI to pocket the series 2-1. Playing at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Harmanpreet scored a 102-run knock, which helped the visitors secure the final contest as they prepare for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Reflecting on the win, Harmanpreet stated that she wanted to give her best.</p><h2><strong>Harmanpreet Kaur reflects on match-winning knock</strong></h2><p>"In all the matches I wanted to give my best in batting, but today's game was crucial to us," she said. "The plan was to spend some time on the wicket and then see how things go. That really worked for me.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The first [ten] balls, I didn't get any runs but then I was just talking to myself: 'I'm not going to lose myself, just be there, be there for the team'."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With the series level 1-1, India Women got off to a superb start as Pratika Rawal (26) and Smriti Mandhana (45) stitched a stand of 64 runs for the opening wicket. However, it was Harmanpreet who stole the show as she also completed 4000 runs in ODIs. Harleen Deol (45), Jemimah Rodrigues (50) and Richa Ghosh (38) would also play their role as India scored 318/5 in their 50 overs.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-to-keep-wickets-in-manchester-test-skipper-gill-shares-details-along-with-kambojs-debut-and-nairs-place-in-playing-xi-1753206674064"><strong>IND vs ENG: Gill reveals Pant's status as keeper-batter, uncapped pacer Kamboj's debut and Nair's place in playing XI for Manchester Test</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In reply, England gave a stern response to the Women in Blue after losing two early wickets. After being 8/2, Emma Lamb 68) and skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt (98) stitched a 162-run stand for the third wicket, in the process maintaining England’s interest in the decider. However, losing wickets in the death overs cost England the match as they fell short of the target by 13 runs and lost the series 2-1 at home.</p>

Playing at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Harmanpreet scored a 102-run knock, which helped the visitors secure the final contest as they prepare for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur played a match-winning knock against England Women on Tuesday (July 22) after they beat the hosts by 13 runs in the third WODI to pocket the series 2-1. Playing at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Harmanpreet scored a 102-run knock, which helped the visitors secure the final contest as they prepare for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Reflecting on the win, Harmanpreet stated that she wanted to give her best. Harmanpreet Kaur reflects on match-winning knock "In all the matches I wanted to give my best in batting, but today's game was crucial to us," she said. "The plan was to spend some time on the wicket and then see how things go. That really worked for me. "The first [ten] balls, I didn't get any runs but then I was just talking to myself: 'I'm not going to lose myself, just be there, be there for the team'." With the series level 1-1, India Women got off to a superb start as Pratika Rawal (26) and Smriti Mandhana (45) stitched a stand of 64 runs for the opening wicket. However, it was Harmanpreet who stole the show as she also completed 4000 runs in ODIs. Harleen Deol (45), Jemimah Rodrigues (50) and Richa Ghosh (38) would also play their role as India scored 318/5 in their 50 overs. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Gill reveals Pant's status as keeper-batter, uncapped pacer Kamboj's debut and Nair's place in playing XI for Manchester Test In reply, England gave a stern response to the Women in Blue after losing two early wickets. After being 8/2, Emma Lamb 68) and skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt (98) stitched a 162-run stand for the third wicket, in the process maintaining England’s interest in the decider. However, losing wickets in the death overs cost England the match as they fell short of the target by 13 runs and lost the series 2-1 at home.

<p>Playing at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Harmanpreet scored a 102-run knock, which helped the visitors secure the final contest as they prepare for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.</p>

IND-W vs ENG-W: Harmanpreet Kaur reflects on series-winning knock, says 'I wanted to give my best'

<p>Venus Williams made a triumphant return to singles tennis on Tuesday after a 16-month hiatus, defeating fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round of the WTA and ATP DC Open.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 45-year-old winner of seven career Grand Slam singles titles rolled to her 819th career WTA singles victory in 97 minutes at the first US Open hardcourt tuneup event.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"It is not easy to come off after all that time and play the perfect match," she said. "Peyton played so well. I felt like I was trying to slow myself down from going faster and faster and faster."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Williams had not played a WTA singles match since March of last year at Miami and had not won a match in 709 days -- since defeating Russian Veronika Kudermetova in the first round at Cincinnati in August 2023.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I wanted to play a good match and win the match," Williams said. "It's so rewarding to come back after a layoff and injuries."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Williams became the oldest player to compete in a WTA tour-level match since Japan's Kimiko Date at 46 in Tokyo in 2017.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She became the oldest WTA match winner since Martina Navratilova at age 47 at Wimbledon in 2004.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Thank you so much for the energy," Williams told the crowd. "We were literally living and dying together."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Williams broke for a 4-3 lead in the second set, winning nine of 10 points in one stretch, then held to 5-3 and pushed Stearns in a 12-minute ninth game but missed on four match points before Stearns held.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Williams smashed a service winner on her sixth match point for the triumph, booking a second-round date with Polish fifth seed Magdalena Frech.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I'm back here because of the encouragement of my team and they wanted me to come on back and play again so a lot of this is for you guys," Williams told spectators.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"You guys don't know how much work goes into this. It's nine to five but you're running the whole time, lifting weights and then you're like dying -- and then you repeat it the next day."</p><p>Japan's Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, ousted Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan 6-2, 7-5, to book a second-round match against Britain's Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open winner who eliminated Ukraine's seventh-seeded Marta Kostyuk 7-6 (7/4), 6-4.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I'm excited about it," Osaka said. "I've never played her before, so for me, that's something really cool too. Because I've seen her, I guess when she first did well at Wimbledon before she won the US Open, moments like that, and I knew she was a good player."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I'm looking forward to the match," Raducanu said. "It will be a great test of my own game and myself."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-to-keep-wickets-in-manchester-test-skipper-gill-shares-details-along-with-kambojs-debut-and-nairs-place-in-playing-xi-1753206674064"><strong>IND vs ENG: Gill reveals Pant's status as keeper-batter, uncapped pacer Kamboj's debut and Nair's place in playing XI for Manchester Test</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Norrie beats Musetti</strong></h2><p>Britain's Cameron Norrie rallied to defeat world number seven Lorenzo Musetti 3-6, 6-2, 6-3.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Norrie, seeking his sixth ATP title, captured his first victory over a top-10 player in 2 1/2 years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I made it very difficult for him," Norrie said. "My backhand was coming through the court low. My forehand was jumping. I'm just enjoying my tennis a lot more these days."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Norrie, whose most recent title was in February 2023 at Rio, snapped a 14-match losing streak against top-10 foes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Wimbledon quarter-finalist Norrie next faces US 14th seed Brandon Nakashima.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> 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.</i></p>

Venus Williams with seven career Grand Slam singles titles rolled to her 819th career WTA singles victory in 97 minutes at the first US Open hardcourt tuneup event.

Venus Williams made a triumphant return to singles tennis on Tuesday after a 16-month hiatus, defeating fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round of the WTA and ATP DC Open. The 45-year-old winner of seven career Grand Slam singles titles rolled to her 819th career WTA singles victory in 97 minutes at the first US Open hardcourt tuneup event. "It is not easy to come off after all that time and play the perfect match," she said. "Peyton played so well. I felt like I was trying to slow myself down from going faster and faster and faster." Williams had not played a WTA singles match since March of last year at Miami and had not won a match in 709 days -- since defeating Russian Veronika Kudermetova in the first round at Cincinnati in August 2023. "I wanted to play a good match and win the match," Williams said. "It's so rewarding to come back after a layoff and injuries." Williams became the oldest player to compete in a WTA tour-level match since Japan's Kimiko Date at 46 in Tokyo in 2017. She became the oldest WTA match winner since Martina Navratilova at age 47 at Wimbledon in 2004. "Thank you so much for the energy," Williams told the crowd. "We were literally living and dying together." Williams broke for a 4-3 lead in the second set, winning nine of 10 points in one stretch, then held to 5-3 and pushed Stearns in a 12-minute ninth game but missed on four match points before Stearns held. Williams smashed a service winner on her sixth match point for the triumph, booking a second-round date with Polish fifth seed Magdalena Frech. "I'm back here because of the encouragement of my team and they wanted me to come on back and play again so a lot of this is for you guys," Williams told spectators. "You guys don't know how much work goes into this. It's nine to five but you're running the whole time, lifting weights and then you're like dying -- and then you repeat it the next day." Japan's Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, ousted Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan 6-2, 7-5, to book a second-round match against Britain's Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open winner who eliminated Ukraine's seventh-seeded Marta Kostyuk 7-6 (7/4), 6-4. "I'm excited about it," Osaka said. "I've never played her before, so for me, that's something really cool too. Because I've seen her, I guess when she first did well at Wimbledon before she won the US Open, moments like that, and I knew she was a good player." "I'm looking forward to the match," Raducanu said. "It will be a great test of my own game and myself." ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Gill reveals Pant's status as keeper-batter, uncapped pacer Kamboj's debut and Nair's place in playing XI for Manchester Test Norrie beats Musetti Britain's Cameron Norrie rallied to defeat world number seven Lorenzo Musetti 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. Norrie, seeking his sixth ATP title, captured his first victory over a top-10 player in 2 1/2 years. "I made it very difficult for him," Norrie said. "My backhand was coming through the court low. My forehand was jumping. I'm just enjoying my tennis a lot more these days." Norrie, whose most recent title was in February 2023 at Rio, snapped a 14-match losing streak against top-10 foes. Wimbledon quarter-finalist Norrie next faces US 14th seed Brandon Nakashima. 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.

<p>Venus Williams with seven career Grand Slam singles titles rolled to her 819th career WTA singles victory in 97 minutes at the first US Open hardcourt tuneup event.</p>

Venus Williams wins in return, Naomi Osaka to face Emma Raducanu at DC Open

<p>Chloe Kelly scored a dramatic late winner in extra-time as reigning champions England came from behind to beat Italy 2-1 on Tuesday and reach the Women's Euro 2025 final. The Lionesses had been on the brink of elimination as they trailed to Barbara Bonansea's first-half strike for surprise semi-finalists Italy in Geneva.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But after their remarkable comeback from two goals down to beat Sweden on penalties in last week's quarter-final, they pulled off more heroics here.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Michelle Agyemang came off the bench and forced the extra period by equalising in the 96th minute, and fellow substitute Kelly completed the turnaround by following in to score the winner in the 119th minute after her penalty had been saved.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sarina Wiegman's team are through to their third consecutive major tournament final and the 2022 European champions head to Basel for Sunday's showpiece.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That will be either a repeat of the 2023 Women's World Cup final, which they lost to Spain, or a repeat of the last Euro final, in which they defeated Germany at Wembley -- those sides meet in their semi on Wednesday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Luckily I got there for the tap-in," Kelly told broadcaster ITV.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Three finals on the bounce and we want more. This team shows resilience but we fight back and hopefully we can make it easier for ourselves."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It has been quite a ride for England, with this victory following their comeback against Sweden, while the nature of the defeat for Italy was cruel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Many of their players were in tears at full time, as the Azzurre -- who are ranked 13th in the world and were not expected to come this far -- fell short of reaching a first final since the 1997 Euros.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"It hurts but we are very proud of all that we have done," said Italy coach Andrea Soncin. "We will need a few days to overcome this bitter moment but we will keep growing."</p><p>Wiegman made one change from the quarter-final win against Sweden, as Esme Morgan came into the defence for Jess Carter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The latter had been the target of racial abuse which drew a backlash from Wiegman and England's players in the build-up to this game.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>England had the backing of the majority of the 26,539 crowd in Geneva and they had the momentum in the opening stages of the match.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-to-keep-wickets-in-manchester-test-skipper-gill-shares-details-along-with-kambojs-debut-and-nairs-place-in-playing-xi-1753206674064"><strong>IND vs ENG: Gill reveals Pant's status as keeper-batter, uncapped pacer Kamboj's debut and Nair's place in playing XI for Manchester Test</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Subs make difference again</strong></h2><p>However, Italy looked fresher and they opened the scoring on 33 minutes as Sofia Cantore reached the right byline before delivering a cross which found Bonansea at the back post.</p><p>The Juventus player controlled before lashing a shot into the roof of the net from close range.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Alessia Russo and Lauren James came closest for England in the first half, but Italy held their lead into the break and Wiegman then sent on Beth Mead for the second half.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lauren Hemp headed onto the roof of the net and an Alex Greenwood long-ranger was punched away by goalkeeper Laura Giuliani, who was booked for timewasting with almost 20 minutes still to play.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With the clock ticking down the England coach introduced Kelly followed by Agyemang, two players who had already made a big impact off the bench against Sweden.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Agyemang, the teenage Arsenal forward, replaced captain and centre-back Leah Williamson in a clear sign of desperation in the Lionesses camp.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Italy could have killed the game off but Hannah Hampton made a crucial double save to deny Michela Cambiaghi and Emma Severini at a corner in the 86th minute.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That proved crucial, as England equalised in the sixth of seven allotted added minutes at the end of normal time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Giuliani failed to hold an awkward cross into the box from England's right and the ball came out to Agyemang who took a touch and blasted in.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Once again England faced extra time. They had the momentum, and Giuliani did well to stop a Kelly corner going straight in with 108 minutes played.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The remarkable Agyemang then saw a lobbed effort beat Giuliani but come back off the crossbar with four minutes of extra time remaining.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Penalties loomed, but instead it would be just one spot-kick, awarded when Mead was pushed over right in front of the Croatian referee.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kelly's effort was saved by Giuliani, but she was on hand to convert the rebound and send England into another final.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We don't do things the easy way in this tournament but we find a way to win," defender Lucy Bronze said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> 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.</i></p>

Michelle Agyemang came off the bench and forced the extra period by equalising in the 96th minute, and fellow substitute Kelly completed the turnaround by following in to score the winner in the 119th minute after her penalty had been saved.

Chloe Kelly scored a dramatic late winner in extra-time as reigning champions England came from behind to beat Italy 2-1 on Tuesday and reach the Women's Euro 2025 final. The Lionesses had been on the brink of elimination as they trailed to Barbara Bonansea's first-half strike for surprise semi-finalists Italy in Geneva. But after their remarkable comeback from two goals down to beat Sweden on penalties in last week's quarter-final, they pulled off more heroics here. Michelle Agyemang came off the bench and forced the extra period by equalising in the 96th minute, and fellow substitute Kelly completed the turnaround by following in to score the winner in the 119th minute after her penalty had been saved. Sarina Wiegman's team are through to their third consecutive major tournament final and the 2022 European champions head to Basel for Sunday's showpiece. That will be either a repeat of the 2023 Women's World Cup final, which they lost to Spain, or a repeat of the last Euro final, in which they defeated Germany at Wembley -- those sides meet in their semi on Wednesday. "Luckily I got there for the tap-in," Kelly told broadcaster ITV. "Three finals on the bounce and we want more. This team shows resilience but we fight back and hopefully we can make it easier for ourselves." It has been quite a ride for England, with this victory following their comeback against Sweden, while the nature of the defeat for Italy was cruel. Many of their players were in tears at full time, as the Azzurre -- who are ranked 13th in the world and were not expected to come this far -- fell short of reaching a first final since the 1997 Euros. "It hurts but we are very proud of all that we have done," said Italy coach Andrea Soncin. "We will need a few days to overcome this bitter moment but we will keep growing." Wiegman made one change from the quarter-final win against Sweden, as Esme Morgan came into the defence for Jess Carter. The latter had been the target of racial abuse which drew a backlash from Wiegman and England's players in the build-up to this game. England had the backing of the majority of the 26,539 crowd in Geneva and they had the momentum in the opening stages of the match. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Gill reveals Pant's status as keeper-batter, uncapped pacer Kamboj's debut and Nair's place in playing XI for Manchester Test Subs make difference again However, Italy looked fresher and they opened the scoring on 33 minutes as Sofia Cantore reached the right byline before delivering a cross which found Bonansea at the back post. The Juventus player controlled before lashing a shot into the roof of the net from close range. Alessia Russo and Lauren James came closest for England in the first half, but Italy held their lead into the break and Wiegman then sent on Beth Mead for the second half. Lauren Hemp headed onto the roof of the net and an Alex Greenwood long-ranger was punched away by goalkeeper Laura Giuliani, who was booked for timewasting with almost 20 minutes still to play. With the clock ticking down the England coach introduced Kelly followed by Agyemang, two players who had already made a big impact off the bench against Sweden. Agyemang, the teenage Arsenal forward, replaced captain and centre-back Leah Williamson in a clear sign of desperation in the Lionesses camp. Italy could have killed the game off but Hannah Hampton made a crucial double save to deny Michela Cambiaghi and Emma Severini at a corner in the 86th minute. That proved crucial, as England equalised in the sixth of seven allotted added minutes at the end of normal time. Giuliani failed to hold an awkward cross into the box from England's right and the ball came out to Agyemang who took a touch and blasted in. Once again England faced extra time. They had the momentum, and Giuliani did well to stop a Kelly corner going straight in with 108 minutes played. The remarkable Agyemang then saw a lobbed effort beat Giuliani but come back off the crossbar with four minutes of extra time remaining. Penalties loomed, but instead it would be just one spot-kick, awarded when Mead was pushed over right in front of the Croatian referee. Kelly's effort was saved by Giuliani, but she was on hand to convert the rebound and send England into another final. "We don't do things the easy way in this tournament but we find a way to win," defender Lucy Bronze 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.

<p>Michelle Agyemang came off the bench and forced the extra period by equalising in the 96th minute, and fellow substitute Kelly completed the turnaround by following in to score the winner in the 119th minute after her penalty had been saved.</p>

Women's Euro 2025: Chloe Kelly hits winner as late drama takes England into final

<p>India Test skipper Shubman Gill has ended the suspense over wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's status for the fourth Test against England in Manchester which starts July 23. The Indian skipper also hinted at handing a debut to uncapped pacer Anshul Kamboj in wake of multiple injuries in the squad. Gill made the comments during the pre-match press conference on the eve of the Test - a must win for India to a their first Test series victory in England since 2007. India are currently trailing 1-2 after three Tests in the series with two more matches left to play.</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-w-vs-eng-w-harmanpreet-kaur-joins-mithali-mandhana-in-4k-odi-runs-club-with-102-in-third-odi-1753198215327">IND-W vs ENG-W: Harman joins Mithali, Mandhana in 4K club with 102 in third ODI</a></p><h2>Will Rishabh Pant keep wickets in Manchester Test vs England?</h2><p>"Rishabh Pant will keep wickets in the fourth Test against England in Manchester," confirmed Gill ahead of the fourth Test. Pant had suffered a left-index finger injury during the Lord's Test. Dhruv Jurel kept wickets instead of Pant for the remainder of the Test but the southpaw batted in both the innings and scored a fifty as well despite the injury.</p><h2>Anshul Kamboj to debut in Manchester Test vs England?</h2><p>“He (Anshul Kamboj) is very close to making his debut. We will see between Prasidh and Anshul tomorrow. We have seen his (Kamboj's) skill set. We have the belief that he can win matches for us. It is never easy when there are injuries. Nitish (Reddy) is missing and Akash is also unavailable for this match. (But) we have good enough players to take 20 wickets," said Gill about the pace conundrum risen after injuries to Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep and all-rounder Nitish Reddy.</p><h2>Karun Nair to keep his pace in Manchester Test vs England?</h2><p>"We think he is batting well. First match he didn't play at his number. No issues with his batting. Once you are able to get to 50 and get in the zone. We are hopeful that he can turn it around: Gill said on Nair, who so far produced scores of 0, 20, 31, 26, 40 and 14 in the first three Tests," Gill added. Nair, who is making a Test return after a gap of eight-long year, hasn't been able to score a single fifty in six innings played. His scores in the series read - 0, 20, 31, 26, 40, and 14.</p>

IND vs ENG, 4th Test: India Test skipper Shubman Gill spills the beans over Rishabh Pant's status, Karun Nair's place in playing XI, and handing a debut to uncapped pacer Anshul Kamboj in Manchester Test.

India Test skipper Shubman Gill has ended the suspense over wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's status for the fourth Test against England in Manchester which starts July 23. The Indian skipper also hinted at handing a debut to uncapped pacer Anshul Kamboj in wake of multiple injuries in the squad. Gill made the comments during the pre-match press conference on the eve of the Test - a must win for India to a their first Test series victory in England since 2007. India are currently trailing 1-2 after three Tests in the series with two more matches left to play. Also Read - IND-W vs ENG-W: Harman joins Mithali, Mandhana in 4K club with 102 in third ODI Will Rishabh Pant keep wickets in Manchester Test vs England? "Rishabh Pant will keep wickets in the fourth Test against England in Manchester," confirmed Gill ahead of the fourth Test. Pant had suffered a left-index finger injury during the Lord's Test. Dhruv Jurel kept wickets instead of Pant for the remainder of the Test but the southpaw batted in both the innings and scored a fifty as well despite the injury. Anshul Kamboj to debut in Manchester Test vs England? “He (Anshul Kamboj) is very close to making his debut. We will see between Prasidh and Anshul tomorrow. We have seen his (Kamboj's) skill set. We have the belief that he can win matches for us. It is never easy when there are injuries. Nitish (Reddy) is missing and Akash is also unavailable for this match. (But) we have good enough players to take 20 wickets," said Gill about the pace conundrum risen after injuries to Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep and all-rounder Nitish Reddy. Karun Nair to keep his pace in Manchester Test vs England? "We think he is batting well. First match he didn't play at his number. No issues with his batting. Once you are able to get to 50 and get in the zone. We are hopeful that he can turn it around: Gill said on Nair, who so far produced scores of 0, 20, 31, 26, 40 and 14 in the first three Tests," Gill added. Nair, who is making a Test return after a gap of eight-long year, hasn't been able to score a single fifty in six innings played. His scores in the series read - 0, 20, 31, 26, 40, and 14.

<p>IND vs ENG, 4th Test: India Test skipper Shubman Gill spills the beans over Rishabh Pant's status, Karun Nair's place in playing XI, and handing a debut to uncapped pacer Anshul Kamboj in Manchester Test.</p>

IND vs ENG: Gill reveals Pant's status as keeper-batter, uncapped pacer Kamboj's debut and Nair's place in playing XI for Manchester Test

<p>The devastated widow of Diogo Jota has paid a heart-warming tribute to her husband just a month after they had just gotten married. Rute ­Cardoso, 28, uploaded a collection of three photos of the happy couple on their special day which was just 11 days before the tragic death of the Liverpool star. Among the pictures Rute shared was that which seems to be their first dance as husband and wife. An image of the childhood sweethearts holding hands with their wedding rings on show was also posted by the widow. She wrote,"1 month of our 'until death do us part'. For ever, your white girl."<br>&nbsp;</p><p>It appeared alongside a trio of pictures from the couple's wedding. One shows them strolling hand-in-hand with their wedding rings visible. The other two look like they were snapped at the couple's first dance at the wedding. Jota, 28, is seen with a huge smile on his face as he lowers a smiling Rute. Jota was said to be going to catch a ferry and head back to the UK when he and his brother died in a car accident.</p><h2>See Rute's Instagram post below:</h2>

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<p>The Portuguese striker was driving in a Lamborghini through Zamora, Spain when his flat tyre suddenly burst and pushed the car off the road. His 25-year-old brother Andre Silva, who played for Portuguese second-division club Penafiel, was also inside the vehicle when it burst into flames following the collision.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jota is reported to have been behind the wheel at the time, police believe. The sporting community was left stunned following the accident. Thousands honoured the Premier League champion and Andre and extended their sympathies to Rute and the kids. Jota had wed his high school sweetheart just two weeks prior to the deadly crash.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Only 20 hours before his death, Diogo and Rute had put up a shared post on social media terming their wedding “a day we will never forget.” In one photo, Rute wrote, “My dream came true” — to which Diogo had replied, “But I’m the lucky one.” The couple met at school as teenagers and had been together for 13 years.</p>

UNTIL DEATH DO US PART Diogo Jotas widow pens emotional tribute a month after wedding

The devastated widow of Diogo Jota has paid a heart-warming tribute to her husband just a month after they had just gotten married. Rute Cardoso, 28, uploaded a collection of three photos of the happy couple on their special day which was just 11 days before the tragic death of the Liverpool star. Among the pictures Rute shared was that which seems to be their first dance as husband and wife. An image of the childhood sweethearts holding hands with their wedding rings on show was also posted by the widow. She wrote,"1 month of our 'until death do us part'. For ever, your white girl." It appeared alongside a trio of pictures from the couple's wedding. One shows them strolling hand-in-hand with their wedding rings visible. The other two look like they were snapped at the couple's first dance at the wedding. Jota, 28, is seen with a huge smile on his face as he lowers a smiling Rute. Jota was said to be going to catch a ferry and head back to the UK when he and his brother died in a car accident. See Rute's Instagram post below:

<p>Rute ­Cardoso, 28, posted a trio of images of the happy couple of their big day which came just 11 days before the Liverpool star's tragic demise</p>

'UNTIL DEATH DO US PART’: Diogo Jota’s widow pens emotional tribute a month after wedding

<p>Shoriful Islam's 3/17 helped Bangladesh pull off a thrilling eight-run win against Pakistan in the second T20I being played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on Tuesday (July 23). Pakistan won the toss and elected to have a bowl first on a pitch which favoured batters. For Bangladesh, Mohammad Naim and Parvez Hossain Emon opened the innings.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jaker Ali was Bangladesh's highest scorer with 55 runs off 48 balls. His innings was laced with one boundary and five towering sixes. He was well supported by Mahedi Hasan, who contributed with 33 runs from 25 balls. His innings included two boundaries and two sixes. The Tigers could only manage a score of 133 runs from 20 overs as they were bowled out. For Pakistan, Salman Mirza was the pick of the bowler as he took 2/17 from his four overs. Ahmed Daniyal picked 2/23, Abbas Afridi scalped 2/37, while Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz picked one wicket each.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chasing down the target, Pakistan opened with Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub. However, Bangladesh bowlers ran riot as visitors crumbled under pressure. Pakistan were reeling 15/5 as hosts started to dominate the game. Faheem Ashraf put up some fight as he made 51 off just 32 balls. His innings was laced with four boundaries and four sixes. Khushdil Shah and Abbas Afridi contributed with 13 and 19 runs respectively towards the end of the innings.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam was the pick of the bowlers as he took 3/17 from his allotted four overs, while Mahedi Hasan took 2/25 and Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hossain took one wicket apiece. With this win, Bangladesh has clinched the T20 series. The third and final T20 will be played on Thursday (July 24) at the Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.</p>

BAN vs PAK 2nd T20I: Shoriful Islam shines as Bangladesh pulls off a thrilling win

Shoriful Islam's 3/17 helped Bangladesh pull off a thrilling eight-run win against Pakistan in the second T20I being played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on Tuesday (July 23). Pakistan won the toss and elected to have a bowl first on a pitch which favoured batters. For Bangladesh, Mohammad Naim and Parvez Hossain Emon opened the innings. Jaker Ali was Bangladesh's highest scorer with 55 runs off 48 balls. His innings was laced with one boundary and five towering sixes. He was well supported by Mahedi Hasan, who contributed with 33 runs from 25 balls. His innings included two boundaries and two sixes. The Tigers could only manage a score of 133 runs from 20 overs as they were bowled out. For Pakistan, Salman Mirza was the pick of the bowler as he took 2/17 from his four overs. Ahmed Daniyal picked 2/23, Abbas Afridi scalped 2/37, while Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz picked one wicket each. Chasing down the target, Pakistan opened with Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub. However, Bangladesh bowlers ran riot as visitors crumbled under pressure. Pakistan were reeling 15/5 as hosts started to dominate the game. Faheem Ashraf put up some fight as he made 51 off just 32 balls. His innings was laced with four boundaries and four sixes. Khushdil Shah and Abbas Afridi contributed with 13 and 19 runs respectively towards the end of the innings. For Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam was the pick of the bowlers as he took 3/17 from his allotted four overs, while Mahedi Hasan took 2/25 and Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hossain took one wicket apiece. With this win, Bangladesh has clinched the T20 series. The third and final T20 will be played on Thursday (July 24) at the Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.

<p>For Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam picked 3/17 from his allotted four overs, while Faheem Ashraf's 51 off 32 balls went in vain for Pakistan as the team fell short by eight runs</p>

<p>India women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, on Tuesday (Jul 22), became only the third player to go past 4000-plus ODI runs for the country. She achieved the milestone during her innings of 102 in the third ODI against England women at Chester-le-Street. Before Kaur, only Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana had reached the same milestone for India. Overall, she's 17th player in the world to go past 4000-plus runs in women's ODI's. Kaur now has 4,069 runs in women's ODIs - third most behind Mandhana's 4,588 and Mithali's 7,805 for India. Harman's innings also ensured that India finish their innings at a strong total of 318/6 in the series decider which hangs in balance at 1-1.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ban-vs-pak-2nd-t2o-shoriful-islam-shines-as-bangladesh-pulls-off-a-thrilling-win-1753199077132">BAN vs PAK 2nd T20I: Shoriful Islam shines as Bangladesh beats Pakistan by 8 runs</a></p><h2>Harmanpreet Kaur sixth women's player to score 1000-plus ODI runs in a single country away from home</h2><p>Apart from that, Harman also became only the sixth player in women's ODI history to score 1000-plus runs in a single country away from home. Ahead of Kaur, Belinda Clark, Karen Rolton, Mithali Raj, Debbie Hockley, Charlotte Edwards had achieved the same feat. Here's how many runs each of them scored:</p><ul><li>Belinda Clark (Australia) in New Zealand - 1794 runs</li><li>Karen Rolton (Australia) in New Zealand - 1727 runs</li><li>Mithali Raj (India) in England - 1555 runs</li><li>Debbie Hockley (New Zealand) in Australia -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1151 runs</li><li>Charlotte Edwards (England) in India - 1118 runs</li><li>Harmanpreet Kaur (India) in England - 1087 runs</li><li>Charlotte Edwards (England) in New Zealand - 1042 runs</li><li>Mithali Raj (India) in New Zealand - 1027 runs</li></ul><p>India skipper Kaur is also only the second Indian behind Mithali Raj to score 1000-plus ODI runs in England. Mithali and Harman are only two foreign batters to score 1000-plus ODI runs in England with Australia's Ellyse Perry being third best with 962 runs in ODIs in England.</p>

Harmanpreet Kaur, during her innings of 102 in the third ODI against England, became only third Indian player to go past 4000-plus ODI runs in women's ODIs after Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana.

India women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, on Tuesday (Jul 22), became only the third player to go past 4000-plus ODI runs for the country. She achieved the milestone during her innings of 102 in the third ODI against England women at Chester-le-Street. Before Kaur, only Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana had reached the same milestone for India. Overall, she's 17th player in the world to go past 4000-plus runs in women's ODI's. Kaur now has 4,069 runs in women's ODIs - third most behind Mandhana's 4,588 and Mithali's 7,805 for India. Harman's innings also ensured that India finish their innings at a strong total of 318/6 in the series decider which hangs in balance at 1-1. Also Read - BAN vs PAK 2nd T20I: Shoriful Islam shines as Bangladesh beats Pakistan by 8 runs Harmanpreet Kaur sixth women's player to score 1000-plus ODI runs in a single country away from home Apart from that, Harman also became only the sixth player in women's ODI history to score 1000-plus runs in a single country away from home. Ahead of Kaur, Belinda Clark, Karen Rolton, Mithali Raj, Debbie Hockley, Charlotte Edwards had achieved the same feat. Here's how many runs each of them scored: Belinda Clark (Australia) in New Zealand - 1794 runs Karen Rolton (Australia) in New Zealand - 1727 runs Mithali Raj (India) in England - 1555 runs Debbie Hockley (New Zealand) in Australia - 1151 runs Charlotte Edwards (England) in India - 1118 runs Harmanpreet Kaur (India) in England - 1087 runs Charlotte Edwards (England) in New Zealand - 1042 runs Mithali Raj (India) in New Zealand - 1027 runs India skipper Kaur is also only the second Indian behind Mithali Raj to score 1000-plus ODI runs in England. Mithali and Harman are only two foreign batters to score 1000-plus ODI runs in England with Australia's Ellyse Perry being third best with 962 runs in ODIs in England.

<p>Harmanpreet Kaur, during her innings of 102 in the third ODI against England, became only third Indian player to go past 4000-plus ODI runs in women's ODIs after Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana.</p>

IND-W vs ENG-W: Harmanpreet Kaur joins Mithali, Mandhana in 4K club with 102 in third ODI

<p>The Delhi government has announced cash incentives and government job placements for athletes from Delhi, who win medals in Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, and other big sporting events, as a step towards bolstering the sporting environment within the city. Delhi minister Ashish Sood presented the plan on Tuesday (July 22), announcing that Delhi Olympic gold and silver medalists will be appointed to government Group A posts, and bronze medalists will be appointed to Group B posts. Meanwhile, Paralympic medallists will be given Group B posts.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“To boost the sports ecosystem in Delhi, players winning a gold, silver, or bronze medal in the Olympics and Paralympics will be awarded Rs 7 crore, Rs 5 crore, and Rs 3 crore, respectively. For Asian Games and Asian Para Games, the prize money has been increased to Rs 3 crore, Rs 2 crore, and Rs 1 crore for gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively. In the Commonwealth Games, Rs 2 crore, Rs 1.5 crore, and Rs 1 crore will be awarded, and for the National Games, Rs 11 lakh will be awarded for every medal winner,” he was quoted saying to news agency ANI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Delhi players who secure a gold or silver medal in the Olympics will be offered a government job in the Group A category, while bronze medal winners will be offered a job in Group B. Every medal winner in the Paralympics will be given a Group B job. For the Asian Games, gold medal winners will be awarded a government job in the Group A category, while silver and bronze medal winners will receive jobs in the Group B category. For the Asian Para Games, gold medal winners will be awarded a government job in the Group B category, while silver and bronze medal winners will be assigned to jobs in the Group C category," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The minister also talked about the grants and initiative for the Commonwealth medal winners. He said, “In the Commonwealth, gold and silver medal winners will be assigned to the Group B category, while bronze medal winners will be assigned to the Group C category. Every medal winner in the Para Commonwealth Games will be given a job in the Group C category.”</p>

In a bid to boost sports, Delhi government announces up to $800K, jobs for medal winners

The Delhi government has announced cash incentives and government job placements for athletes from Delhi, who win medals in Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, and other big sporting events, as a step towards bolstering the sporting environment within the city. Delhi minister Ashish Sood presented the plan on Tuesday (July 22), announcing that Delhi Olympic gold and silver medalists will be appointed to government Group A posts, and bronze medalists will be appointed to Group B posts. Meanwhile, Paralympic medallists will be given Group B posts. “To boost the sports ecosystem in Delhi, players winning a gold, silver, or bronze medal in the Olympics and Paralympics will be awarded Rs 7 crore, Rs 5 crore, and Rs 3 crore, respectively. For Asian Games and Asian Para Games, the prize money has been increased to Rs 3 crore, Rs 2 crore, and Rs 1 crore for gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively. In the Commonwealth Games, Rs 2 crore, Rs 1.5 crore, and Rs 1 crore will be awarded, and for the National Games, Rs 11 lakh will be awarded for every medal winner,” he was quoted saying to news agency ANI. "Delhi players who secure a gold or silver medal in the Olympics will be offered a government job in the Group A category, while bronze medal winners will be offered a job in Group B. Every medal winner in the Paralympics will be given a Group B job. For the Asian Games, gold medal winners will be awarded a government job in the Group A category, while silver and bronze medal winners will receive jobs in the Group B category. For the Asian Para Games, gold medal winners will be awarded a government job in the Group B category, while silver and bronze medal winners will be assigned to jobs in the Group C category," he added. The minister also talked about the grants and initiative for the Commonwealth medal winners. He said, “In the Commonwealth, gold and silver medal winners will be assigned to the Group B category, while bronze medal winners will be assigned to the Group C category. Every medal winner in the Para Commonwealth Games will be given a job in the Group C category.”

<p>Olympic gold and silver medalists from Delhi will be offered Group A government jobs, while bronze medalists will be given Group B posts. All Paralympic medal winners will receive Group B jobs</p>

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will come under the jurisdiction of the National Sports Governance Bill, which will be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday (July 23). The cricket board will have to seek recognition from the proposed National Sports Board under the new act, despite it not being dependent on government funds.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A sports ministry official on Tuesday (July 22) said that as with all National Sports federations (NSFs), the BCCI too would have to adhere to the law of the land once this Bill becomes an Act. “They don't take funding from the ministry, but an Act of Parliament applies to them. They will remain an autonomous body like all other NSFs, but their disputes, if any, will also come to the proposed National Sports Tribunal, which will become the dispute resolution body for sports issues ranging from elections to selection,” the official said.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>These will not attempt to have government oversight on any NSF," he clarified. Government, according to him, would be a facilitator rather than an enforcer of good governance. BCCI has become an Olympic part after cricket was added in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, where it would be contested in the T20 format. The much-awaited Sports Governance Bill attempts to institutionalise robust structures for timely elections, administrative accountability, athlete well-being and minimisation of litigation through a range of measures.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The National Sports Board (NSB), constituted completely by the Central government, will have sweeping powers to give and even withdraw recognition of federations on grounds of complaints or "its own motion" for transgressions ranging from electoral malpractices to financial misappropriation. The Bill offers compromises on the question of age limit of administrators by providing that persons in the age group of 70 to 75 may stand for elections subject to there being no opposition from international bodies involved. On matters relating to elections, the Bill will accept the "supremacy" of the Olympic Charter and International Federations' statutes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The new NSB will have a chairperson and members, who will be nominated by the central government from "amongst persons of ability, integrity and standing". They would be nominated on the recommendations of a search- cum-selection committee, as per the Bill, which has been finalised after several rounds of consultations with stakeholders and public inputs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The chairperson of the selection committee would be the cabinet secretary or secretary, sports and would include the Director General of the Sports Authority of India, two sport administrators each of whom shall have served as president or secretary general or treasurer of a national sport body and one renowned sportsperson who is a Dronacharya, Khel Ratna or Arjuna awardee.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This is an athlete-centric Bill which will ensure stable administration, fair selection, safe sports and grievance redressal, NSF audits, proper accounting and better fund management. The National Sports Tribunal will ensure that there is no career damage to athletes due to delayed court cases. Even now 350 different court cases are in progress where the ministry is a party. This needs to end. As was mentioned in the draft released last year, the Board will have the power to grant recognition to NSFs and even constitute ad-hoc panels to run individual sports in case an NSF is suspended,” said the official.</p>

BCCI to come under National Sports Governance Bill Heres what we know

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will come under the jurisdiction of the National Sports Governance Bill, which will be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday (July 23). The cricket board will have to seek recognition from the proposed National Sports Board under the new act, despite it not being dependent on government funds. A sports ministry official on Tuesday (July 22) said that as with all National Sports federations (NSFs), the BCCI too would have to adhere to the law of the land once this Bill becomes an Act. “They don't take funding from the ministry, but an Act of Parliament applies to them. They will remain an autonomous body like all other NSFs, but their disputes, if any, will also come to the proposed National Sports Tribunal, which will become the dispute resolution body for sports issues ranging from elections to selection,” the official said. These will not attempt to have government oversight on any NSF," he clarified. Government, according to him, would be a facilitator rather than an enforcer of good governance. BCCI has become an Olympic part after cricket was added in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, where it would be contested in the T20 format. The much-awaited Sports Governance Bill attempts to institutionalise robust structures for timely elections, administrative accountability, athlete well-being and minimisation of litigation through a range of measures. The National Sports Board (NSB), constituted completely by the Central government, will have sweeping powers to give and even withdraw recognition of federations on grounds of complaints or "its own motion" for transgressions ranging from electoral malpractices to financial misappropriation. The Bill offers compromises on the question of age limit of administrators by providing that persons in the age group of 70 to 75 may stand for elections subject to there being no opposition from international bodies involved. On matters relating to elections, the Bill will accept the "supremacy" of the Olympic Charter and International Federations' statutes. The new NSB will have a chairperson and members, who will be nominated by the central government from "amongst persons of ability, integrity and standing". They would be nominated on the recommendations of a search- cum-selection committee, as per the Bill, which has been finalised after several rounds of consultations with stakeholders and public inputs. The chairperson of the selection committee would be the cabinet secretary or secretary, sports and would include the Director General of the Sports Authority of India, two sport administrators each of whom shall have served as president or secretary general or treasurer of a national sport body and one renowned sportsperson who is a Dronacharya, Khel Ratna or Arjuna awardee. “This is an athlete-centric Bill which will ensure stable administration, fair selection, safe sports and grievance redressal, NSF audits, proper accounting and better fund management. The National Sports Tribunal will ensure that there is no career damage to athletes due to delayed court cases. Even now 350 different court cases are in progress where the ministry is a party. This needs to end. As was mentioned in the draft released last year, the Board will have the power to grant recognition to NSFs and even constitute ad-hoc panels to run individual sports in case an NSF is suspended,” said the official.

<p>According to reports, The Board of Control for Cricket in India will now be classified as a National Sports Federation under the new bill</p>

BCCI to come under National Sports Governance Bill? Here's what we know

<p>In the hustling and bustling streets of Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, a young boy with his tough-skinned hands and burning dreams once scrubbed hotel floors. Today, he wears the captain’s armband for Puneri Paltan, the winners of Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), and a gold medal around his neck from the 2023 Asian Games. This is the remarkable journey of Aslam Inamdar—a story of determination, hard-work and unflinching love that he had for the game.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Aslam’s life has never followed a script of comfort. After losing his father in 2011, the family's financial situation plummeted. “There was no stability at home,” he recalled in an exclusive interview with WION ahead of Season 12 of the PKL. “My mother and brother were my only support. My brother joined the police force, but I didn’t even have a coach to push me.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With little to no financial backing, Aslam chased his kabaddi dreams while taking up odd jobs—most notably as a hotel cleaner. He would save every rupee to attend local matches and prize competitions. His determination was tested further in 2015 when a broken leg—literally—threatened his career. “I had no money for surgery,” he said. “I survived on painkillers for months, with water leaking into our home during the rainy season. That was the toughest phase of my life.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But the adverse circumstances didn’t break him—it built him. His passion saw him climb through the ranks, joining the Services team, then making it into the PKL with Puneri Paltan. “There were no shortcuts. Only hard work, discipline, and consistency,” he asserted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Aslam’s breakout came in Season 9 of the PKL, where he was appointed as the vice-captain. Watching veteran player like Fazel Atrachali lead the team gave him an education in leadership—one he would soon put to use. By Season 10, he was the captain. And not just any captain—he became the architect behind Puneri Paltan’s maiden PKL title. “Everyone in the team had a different mindset, ego, or attitude. My role was to unify them. I told them—whatever happens, we will stay together.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After a loss to Haryana Steelers early in the season, team owner Jai Kotak expressed disappointment. That became Aslam’s turning point. “I promised him that from now on, he’d witness a new history being written.” He enforced discipline—confiscating phones during practice, building a tight-knit atmosphere, and even encouraging players to set the PKL trophy as their phone wallpaper. “We made that image our goal. We dreamt together and played together. That’s what a team is.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Season 11 started strong. Inamdar was in blazing form until an injury cut his campaign short after just few matches. “It was tough mentally and physically. But injuries are part of the game,” he says. “You just have to stay strong and be focused on recovery.” His absence was felt as the team’s momentum dipped. “Our combination and coordination collapsed. It was heartbreaking to watch.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But now, ahead of Season 12, Aslam is fully fit and raring to return. “I’m just waiting to get back on the mat and give it everything I have,” he says with calm conviction.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2023, Aslam’s journey hit another milestone—he donned the Indian jersey at the 2022 Asian Games (postponed to 2023) in Hangzhou, China. As India locked horns with Iran in a high-voltage final, Aslam played as the main raider, helping his side clinch a 33–29 win and the gold medal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Representing India was a dream. Winning gold was beyond words,” he says, his voice still tinged with awe. Despite never playing in the Nationals, he was selected on merit. “The federation saw something in me—and I proved them right.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Aslam has a special message for youngsters from small towns and villages like his. “There’s no shortcut in life. Hard-work, discipline, and consistency are the only keys. I started in 2009 and reached PKL in 2021. It took me 11 years—but it happened.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Today, Aslam Inamdar is more than just a kabaddi player. He’s a symbol of resilience, a leader, and a beacon for thousands of dreamers across rural India. From broken bones to broken records, his story is one of overcoming against all odds. And as Season 12 approaches, the mat awaits its champion.</p>

WION Exclusive | Aslam Inamdar, the boy who once scrubbed floors is now the pride of Puneri Paltan

In the hustling and bustling streets of Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, a young boy with his tough-skinned hands and burning dreams once scrubbed hotel floors. Today, he wears the captain’s armband for Puneri Paltan, the winners of Season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), and a gold medal around his neck from the 2023 Asian Games. This is the remarkable journey of Aslam Inamdar—a story of determination, hard-work and unflinching love that he had for the game. Aslam’s life has never followed a script of comfort. After losing his father in 2011, the family's financial situation plummeted. “There was no stability at home,” he recalled in an exclusive interview with WION ahead of Season 12 of the PKL. “My mother and brother were my only support. My brother joined the police force, but I didn’t even have a coach to push me.” With little to no financial backing, Aslam chased his kabaddi dreams while taking up odd jobs—most notably as a hotel cleaner. He would save every rupee to attend local matches and prize competitions. His determination was tested further in 2015 when a broken leg—literally—threatened his career. “I had no money for surgery,” he said. “I survived on painkillers for months, with water leaking into our home during the rainy season. That was the toughest phase of my life.” But the adverse circumstances didn’t break him—it built him. His passion saw him climb through the ranks, joining the Services team, then making it into the PKL with Puneri Paltan. “There were no shortcuts. Only hard work, discipline, and consistency,” he asserted. Aslam’s breakout came in Season 9 of the PKL, where he was appointed as the vice-captain. Watching veteran player like Fazel Atrachali lead the team gave him an education in leadership—one he would soon put to use. By Season 10, he was the captain. And not just any captain—he became the architect behind Puneri Paltan’s maiden PKL title. “Everyone in the team had a different mindset, ego, or attitude. My role was to unify them. I told them—whatever happens, we will stay together.” After a loss to Haryana Steelers early in the season, team owner Jai Kotak expressed disappointment. That became Aslam’s turning point. “I promised him that from now on, he’d witness a new history being written.” He enforced discipline—confiscating phones during practice, building a tight-knit atmosphere, and even encouraging players to set the PKL trophy as their phone wallpaper. “We made that image our goal. We dreamt together and played together. That’s what a team is.” Season 11 started strong. Inamdar was in blazing form until an injury cut his campaign short after just few matches. “It was tough mentally and physically. But injuries are part of the game,” he says. “You just have to stay strong and be focused on recovery.” His absence was felt as the team’s momentum dipped. “Our combination and coordination collapsed. It was heartbreaking to watch.” But now, ahead of Season 12, Aslam is fully fit and raring to return. “I’m just waiting to get back on the mat and give it everything I have,” he says with calm conviction. In 2023, Aslam’s journey hit another milestone—he donned the Indian jersey at the 2022 Asian Games (postponed to 2023) in Hangzhou, China. As India locked horns with Iran in a high-voltage final, Aslam played as the main raider, helping his side clinch a 33–29 win and the gold medal. “Representing India was a dream. Winning gold was beyond words,” he says, his voice still tinged with awe. Despite never playing in the Nationals, he was selected on merit. “The federation saw something in me—and I proved them right.” Aslam has a special message for youngsters from small towns and villages like his. “There’s no shortcut in life. Hard-work, discipline, and consistency are the only keys. I started in 2009 and reached PKL in 2021. It took me 11 years—but it happened.” Today, Aslam Inamdar is more than just a kabaddi player. He’s a symbol of resilience, a leader, and a beacon for thousands of dreamers across rural India. From broken bones to broken records, his story is one of overcoming against all odds. And as Season 12 approaches, the mat awaits its champion.

<p>In the Pro Kabaddi League, Inamdar has made a substantial impact, participating in 63 matches and accumulating 449 raid points from 966 raids</p>

<p>India Test skipper Shubman Gill, speaking on the Lord's Test sledging incident for the first time, revealed what led to his confrontation with the England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. Gill said the English openers were 90 second late to the crease in a bid to avoid playing more than one over with seven minutes left in the day. Gill, however, acknowledged that this is not something 'he's proud of' but questioned if the tactic by England batters fell within the ‘spirit of the game.’</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-gill-gets-aussie-great-ponting-s-backing-for-lords-test-aggression-1753190613630">IND vs ENG: Gill gets Aussie great Ponting's backing for Lord's Test aggression</a></p><p>"The English batsmen on that day, they had seven minutes of play left. They were 90 seconds late to come to the pitch. Not 10, not 20. Ninety seconds late. Yes, most of the teams, they use this [tactic]. Even if we were in a position, we would've also liked to play lesser overs, but there's a manner to do it. And we felt, yes, if you get hit on your body, the physios are allowed to come on and that is something that is fair. But to be able to come 90 seconds late on the crease is not something that I would think comes in the spirit of the game," Gill said on the eve on Manchester Test at a press conference.</p><h2>Why happened on day 3 of IND vs ENG Lord's Test?</h2><p>England opener Zak Crawley, facing Jasprit Bumrah, backed out of the batting stance twice which didn't go down well with the Indian slip cordon which also included Gill. Crawley was also hit on the wrist by a Bumrah delivery after which he called out the physio immediately. Gill immediately ran to the English batter and exchanged some words but the over proved to be the last of day 3. India eventually bowled out England for 192 on day 4 but failed to the chase the target and lost the most by 22 runs.</p>

England opener Zak Crawley, facing Jasprit Bumrah, backed out of the batting stance twice which didn't go down well with the Indian slip cordon which also included India skipper Gill.

India Test skipper Shubman Gill, speaking on the Lord's Test sledging incident for the first time, revealed what led to his confrontation with the England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. Gill said the English openers were 90 second late to the crease in a bid to avoid playing more than one over with seven minutes left in the day. Gill, however, acknowledged that this is not something 'he's proud of' but questioned if the tactic by England batters fell within the ‘spirit of the game.’ Also Read - IND vs ENG: Gill gets Aussie great Ponting's backing for Lord's Test aggression "The English batsmen on that day, they had seven minutes of play left. They were 90 seconds late to come to the pitch. Not 10, not 20. Ninety seconds late. Yes, most of the teams, they use this [tactic]. Even if we were in a position, we would've also liked to play lesser overs, but there's a manner to do it. And we felt, yes, if you get hit on your body, the physios are allowed to come on and that is something that is fair. But to be able to come 90 seconds late on the crease is not something that I would think comes in the spirit of the game," Gill said on the eve on Manchester Test at a press conference. Why happened on day 3 of IND vs ENG Lord's Test? England opener Zak Crawley, facing Jasprit Bumrah, backed out of the batting stance twice which didn't go down well with the Indian slip cordon which also included Gill. Crawley was also hit on the wrist by a Bumrah delivery after which he called out the physio immediately. Gill immediately ran to the English batter and exchanged some words but the over proved to be the last of day 3. India eventually bowled out England for 192 on day 4 but failed to the chase the target and lost the most by 22 runs.

<p>England opener Zak Crawley, facing Jasprit Bumrah, backed out of the batting stance twice which didn't go down well with the Indian slip cordon which also included India skipper Gill.</p>

India skipper Gill reveals '90 seconds' which led to confrontation with England batters at Lord's

<p>Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has backed India Test captain Shubman Gill for his outburst on day 3 in Lord's Test against England batter Zak Crawley. Gill, out of character, had a bit of heated exchange with Crawley when the England batter decided to use some extra time before facing the bowler in the dying moments of the day. While many called the behaviour from Gill a copy of former Test skipper Virat Kohli, Ponting said it was the ‘captain standing up for the team.’</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/how-many-overs-bumrah-has-bowled-in-two-tests-pathan-wants-bumrah-to-go-extra-mile-amid-workload-management-talk-1753184329619">'Give it your all,' Ex-India all-rounder Pathan wants Bumrah to 'go extra mile'</a></p><p>“That's the captain standing up for his team, that's a captain really wanting to show that it's his team now and this is the way that we're going to play the game, and also, I guess, wanting to give a little bit back,” Ponting was quoted as saying by the ICC Digital. “I think that's him starting to put his stamp on his team. And a lot like Virat (Kohli) did, similar ways like that. Rohit (Sharma) probably was never as outwardly aggressive, I guess, especially to opposition players. I know he (Rohit) would quite often get aggressive with his teammates and try to bring the best out of them that way. But I love watching Shubman stand up for what he thought was right in the game last week,” he added.</p><p>The fourth Test of the series is set to played in Manchester from Wednesday (Jul 23) and India, trailing 1-2 in the series, are dealing with a lot of injuries to key players. Edgbaston Test hero, the one India won, Akash Deep has been ruled out and so is all-rounder Nitish Reddy. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is also under injury cloud as far as keeping wickets is concerned. Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, meanwhile, has been confirmed to play in the Test.</p>

The fourth Test of the series is set to played in Manchester from Wednesday (Jul 23) and India, trailing 1-2 in the series, are dealing with a lot of injuries to key players.

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has backed India Test captain Shubman Gill for his outburst on day 3 in Lord's Test against England batter Zak Crawley. Gill, out of character, had a bit of heated exchange with Crawley when the England batter decided to use some extra time before facing the bowler in the dying moments of the day. While many called the behaviour from Gill a copy of former Test skipper Virat Kohli, Ponting said it was the ‘captain standing up for the team.’ Also Read - 'Give it your all,' Ex-India all-rounder Pathan wants Bumrah to 'go extra mile' “That's the captain standing up for his team, that's a captain really wanting to show that it's his team now and this is the way that we're going to play the game, and also, I guess, wanting to give a little bit back,” Ponting was quoted as saying by the ICC Digital. “I think that's him starting to put his stamp on his team. And a lot like Virat (Kohli) did, similar ways like that. Rohit (Sharma) probably was never as outwardly aggressive, I guess, especially to opposition players. I know he (Rohit) would quite often get aggressive with his teammates and try to bring the best out of them that way. But I love watching Shubman stand up for what he thought was right in the game last week,” he added. The fourth Test of the series is set to played in Manchester from Wednesday (Jul 23) and India, trailing 1-2 in the series, are dealing with a lot of injuries to key players. Edgbaston Test hero, the one India won, Akash Deep has been ruled out and so is all-rounder Nitish Reddy. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is also under injury cloud as far as keeping wickets is concerned. Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, meanwhile, has been confirmed to play in the Test.

<p>The fourth Test of the series is set to played in Manchester from Wednesday (Jul 23) and India, trailing 1-2 in the series, are dealing with a lot of injuries to key players.</p>

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