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Mitchell Starc struck early in his 100th Test match as the West Indies reached 16 for one in response to Australia's first innings total of 225 on the opening day of the day/night third Test at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Saturday.&nbsp;Dismissed for a "duck" in an eventful final session as the tourists slipped from 157 for three, Starc bowled debutant Kevlon Anderson off the inside-edge to raise his tally of Test wickets to 396.&nbsp;Anderson and Brandon King found themselves with the task of defying the Australian bowlers operating under lights with the new pink ball after selected openers John Campbell and Mikyle Louis were injured in the field.&nbsp;King and captain Roston Chase will resume on the second day with the West Indies hoping that both Campbell and Louis will be fit to bat later in the innings as they seek a measure of consolation with the series already lost following defeats in the first two Tests in Barbados and Grenada.&nbsp;Shamar Joseph again led the West Indies bowling effort with four for 33, lifting his tally to a series-leading 18 wickets.&nbsp;Jayden Seales and Justin Greaves claimed three wickets each on a pitch offering considerable seam movement but still with enough in the surface to encourage the spinners, raising questions about the visitors' decision to omit veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon in preference for an additional fast-medium bowler in Scott Boland.&nbsp;Seven of the visitors' top eight -– all-rounder Beau Webster was the exception –- got past 15 although none could carry on to the really big innings to put their side in a dominant position.&nbsp;Turgid, almost tedious cricket defined the first two sessions with Australia advancing to 138 for three by the dinner break.&nbsp;However, a comparatively frenetic passage of play followed, triggered by the demise of Steve Smith for a topscore of 48, as Australia lost their last seven wickets for 68 runs in 15 overs.&nbsp;Smith and Cameron Green (46) put on 61 for the third wicket in the one passage of play during the daylight hours when the bat threatened to dominate the ball.&nbsp;"It was almost like he was batting on a different wicket," Green said at the end of play in an appreciation of Smith's positive innings. "I was really struggling out there but clearly he is a class above."&nbsp;Despite the batting collapse in the final session, Green, who is still unable to bowl for at least another three months, was happy with his team's position after day one.&nbsp;"We just wanted to give them a tricky last 45 minutes at the end and to get them one down is really crucial," he added.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-lord-s-grow-some-fucking-balls-shubman-gill-to-zak-crawley-late-on-day-3-at-lords-watch-1752344680686">‘Grow some F**ing B***s’: Gill to Crawley after English batter wastes time late on day 3 at Lord’s – WATCH</a>&nbsp;An almost T20-style attitude to batting, typified by captain Pat Cummins' consecutive sixes off Seales, was also a reflection of Australia's eagerness to get as many runs as they could quickly in that final session to allow the bowlers a decent shot at the West Indies' depleted top order under the lights.&nbsp;That helter-skelter tempo at the end contrasted sharply with the pedestrian opening session, made exciting only by the antics of opener Sam Konstas.&nbsp;He was almost run out by Campbell and then dropped at third slip by Anderson off successive balls from Seales before being trapped leg-before for 17 off the first ball bowled by Greaves.&nbsp;Anderson, who replaced Keacy Carty, is one of three changes to the West Indies team from the second Test.&nbsp;That match was Kraigg Brathwaite's 100th in Test cricket and possibly his last, as he was dropped in favour of Louis for the series finale while left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican returned at the expense of fast-medium bowler Anderson Phillip.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Mitchell Starc struck early in his 100th Test match as the West Indies reached 16 for one in response to Australia first innings total of 225 on the opening day of the day/night third Test at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Saturday.

Mitchell Starc struck early in his 100th Test match as the West Indies reached 16 for one in response to Australia's first innings total of 225 on the opening day of the day/night third Test at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Saturday. Dismissed for a "duck" in an eventful final session as the tourists slipped from 157 for three, Starc bowled debutant Kevlon Anderson off the inside-edge to raise his tally of Test wickets to 396. Anderson and Brandon King found themselves with the task of defying the Australian bowlers operating under lights with the new pink ball after selected openers John Campbell and Mikyle Louis were injured in the field. King and captain Roston Chase will resume on the second day with the West Indies hoping that both Campbell and Louis will be fit to bat later in the innings as they seek a measure of consolation with the series already lost following defeats in the first two Tests in Barbados and Grenada. Shamar Joseph again led the West Indies bowling effort with four for 33, lifting his tally to a series-leading 18 wickets. Jayden Seales and Justin Greaves claimed three wickets each on a pitch offering considerable seam movement but still with enough in the surface to encourage the spinners, raising questions about the visitors' decision to omit veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon in preference for an additional fast-medium bowler in Scott Boland. Seven of the visitors' top eight -– all-rounder Beau Webster was the exception –- got past 15 although none could carry on to the really big innings to put their side in a dominant position. Turgid, almost tedious cricket defined the first two sessions with Australia advancing to 138 for three by the dinner break. However, a comparatively frenetic passage of play followed, triggered by the demise of Steve Smith for a topscore of 48, as Australia lost their last seven wickets for 68 runs in 15 overs. Smith and Cameron Green (46) put on 61 for the third wicket in the one passage of play during the daylight hours when the bat threatened to dominate the ball. "It was almost like he was batting on a different wicket," Green said at the end of play in an appreciation of Smith's positive innings. "I was really struggling out there but clearly he is a class above." Despite the batting collapse in the final session, Green, who is still unable to bowl for at least another three months, was happy with his team's position after day one. "We just wanted to give them a tricky last 45 minutes at the end and to get them one down is really crucial," he added. ALSO READ | ‘Grow some F**ing B***s’: Gill to Crawley after English batter wastes time late on day 3 at Lord’s – WATCH An almost T20-style attitude to batting, typified by captain Pat Cummins' consecutive sixes off Seales, was also a reflection of Australia's eagerness to get as many runs as they could quickly in that final session to allow the bowlers a decent shot at the West Indies' depleted top order under the lights. That helter-skelter tempo at the end contrasted sharply with the pedestrian opening session, made exciting only by the antics of opener Sam Konstas. He was almost run out by Campbell and then dropped at third slip by Anderson off successive balls from Seales before being trapped leg-before for 17 off the first ball bowled by Greaves. Anderson, who replaced Keacy Carty, is one of three changes to the West Indies team from the second Test. That match was Kraigg Brathwaite's 100th in Test cricket and possibly his last, as he was dropped in favour of Louis for the series finale while left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican returned at the expense of fast-medium bowler Anderson Phillip. 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.

Mitchell Starc struck early in his 100th Test match as the West Indies reached 16 for one in response to Australia's first innings total of 225 on the opening day of the day/night third Test at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Saturday.

WI vs AUS: Aussies reach 225 with West Indies 16 for 1 after day one of third Test

Indian captain Shubman Gill was ready to go to war with Zak Crawley after the English opener wasted time late on day three of the Lord’s Test. Things got heated up in the last over of England’s second innings, with Crawley doing everything he could to waste time and ensure India doesn’t get another over before stumps.&nbsp;&nbsp;After he abruptly stopped Bumrah in his follow-through (on his third delivery), pointing fingers at the side screen, Gill and those standing in the slips rushed towards Crawley, giving him an earful. It got worse when Zak acted like he had injured his finger on the penultimate ball, irking Gill, who mocked him and showed indecent gestures. Although those were clear enough to convey a message to Crawley, who deliberately halted proceedings, Gill was on record telling him, ‘Grow some f*king b***s.’&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-out-on-100th-100-how-kl-rahul-lords-hundred-made-it-beyond-honours-board-1752330870589">Out on 100th 100! How KL Rahul’s Lord’s hundred made it beyond honours board</a>&nbsp;It was after the fifth delivery of Jasprit Bumrah’s first over that everyone got involved, forcing the on-field umpires, alongside Crawley’s partner, Ben Duckett, to jump into it to separate all involved. After Bumrah wrapped up his over, the play was called off, with Crawley briskly walking towards the pavilion, with Duckett walking alongside the Indian players, who continued to give English openers a proper drumbeat.&nbsp;Watch Video -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Wow Gill.Thats the body language of a leader <a href="https://t.co/pue8pIIv5y">pic.twitter.com/pue8pIIv5y</a>&mdash; Aryan (@GodAryannn) <a href="https://twitter.com/GodAryannn/status/1944088028596822479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Even-Steven at Lord’s</h3> It’s fair to say that India dominated day three at Lord’s. After KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant helped the team lay a foundation for the lower order to come and make merry in hot London conditions, Ravindra Jadeja and the remaining two all-rounders played for most of the day.&nbsp; &nbsp;Slow yet steady, Team India took the right steps in the winning direction, by first disallowing England from taking the game away and secondly by stretching it late to deny them any chance to score runs on the board. Though the Indian tailenders again failed to live up to any little hope everyone had from them, being able to at least equal England’s first-inning tally keeps them alive in the game. &nbsp;However, the last ten minutes were the show's highlight, with everything happening and everyone getting involved.&nbsp;&nbsp;The remaining two days promise to be a blockbuster. &nbsp;As things stand, England leads India by two runs.

Things got heated up in the last over of England’s second innings, with Crawley doing everything he could to waste time and ensure India doesn’t get another over before stumps. 

Indian captain Shubman Gill was ready to go to war with Zak Crawley after the English opener wasted time late on day three of the Lord’s Test. Things got heated up in the last over of England’s second innings, with Crawley doing everything he could to waste time and ensure India doesn’t get another over before stumps. After he abruptly stopped Bumrah in his follow-through (on his third delivery), pointing fingers at the side screen, Gill and those standing in the slips rushed towards Crawley, giving him an earful. It got worse when Zak acted like he had injured his finger on the penultimate ball, irking Gill, who mocked him and showed indecent gestures. Although those were clear enough to convey a message to Crawley, who deliberately halted proceedings, Gill was on record telling him, ‘Grow some f*king b***s.’ Also read | Out on 100th 100! How KL Rahul’s Lord’s hundred made it beyond honours board It was after the fifth delivery of Jasprit Bumrah’s first over that everyone got involved, forcing the on-field umpires, alongside Crawley’s partner, Ben Duckett, to jump into it to separate all involved. After Bumrah wrapped up his over, the play was called off, with Crawley briskly walking towards the pavilion, with Duckett walking alongside the Indian players, who continued to give English openers a proper drumbeat. Watch Video -

Things got heated up in the last over of England’s second innings, with Crawley doing everything he could to waste time and ensure India doesn’t get another over before stumps.&nbsp;

‘Grow some F**ing B***s’: Gill to Crawley after English batter wastes time late on day 3 at Lord’s – WATCH

Two-time Wimbledon defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is all set to face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in what promises to be a high-octane clash on Centre Court on Sunday (Jul 13). Alcaraz is aiming for his third straight Wimbledon title, while Sinner will be looking to lift his first-ever trophy at SW19. The last time these two young stars clashed in a Grand Slam final (French Open 2025), it turned into a classic, a five-set rollercoaster with Alcaraz edging past Sinner in a thrilling battle.&nbsp;But there’s more than just the trophy on the line for Alcaraz. If the Spaniard wins on Sunday, he will become just the second man in the Open Era to win back-to-back titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in two consecutive years, a feat last achieved by Sweden's Bjorn Borg in 1978, 1979, and 1980.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-womens-singles-wimbledon-champion-gets-a-plate-instead-of-a-trophy-1752322421406">Why Women’s singles' Wimbledon champion gets a plate instead of a trophy?</a>&nbsp;Alcaraz has already claimed the French Open in both 2024 and 2025 and is now eyeing his third straight Wimbledon crown, having won it in 2023 and 2024. A win on Sunday (Jul 13) would not only etch his name beside legends like Borg but also cement him as a truly rare talent across both clay and grass.&nbsp;There’s more history on the line.&nbsp;&nbsp;Alcaraz has a perfect record in Grand Slam finals, winning all five he has played so far: the 2022 US Open, Wimbledon 2023 and 2024, and the French Open 2024 and 2025. At just 22, he is already rewriting records.&nbsp;Alcaraz has now reached three Wimbledon finals before turning 23, a milestone matched by just three other tennis greats:<ol><li>Boris Becker – 5 finals</li><li>Björn Borg – 3 finals</li><li>Rafael Nadal – 3 finals</li><li>Carlos Alcaraz – 3 finals</li></ol>Alcaraz positions himself in an elite list and has the chance to proceed even further.&nbsp;&nbsp;As he steps onto Centre Court on Sunday (Jul 13), he won’t just be playing for the title, he’ll be chasing history at the SW19.

The last time these two young stars clashed in a Grand Slam final (French Open 2025), it turned into a classic, a five-set rollercoaster with Alcaraz edging past Sinner in a thrilling battle. But there’s more than just the trophy on the line for Alcaraz.

Two-time Wimbledon defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is all set to face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in what promises to be a high-octane clash on Centre Court on Sunday (Jul 13). Alcaraz is aiming for his third straight Wimbledon title, while Sinner will be looking to lift his first-ever trophy at SW19. The last time these two young stars clashed in a Grand Slam final (French Open 2025), it turned into a classic, a five-set rollercoaster with Alcaraz edging past Sinner in a thrilling battle. But there’s more than just the trophy on the line for Alcaraz. If the Spaniard wins on Sunday, he will become just the second man in the Open Era to win back-to-back titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in two consecutive years, a feat last achieved by Sweden's Bjorn Borg in 1978, 1979, and 1980. Also Read | Why Women’s singles' Wimbledon champion gets a plate instead of a trophy? Alcaraz has already claimed the French Open in both 2024 and 2025 and is now eyeing his third straight Wimbledon crown, having won it in 2023 and 2024. A win on Sunday (Jul 13) would not only etch his name beside legends like Borg but also cement him as a truly rare talent across both clay and grass. There’s more history on the line. Alcaraz has a perfect record in Grand Slam finals, winning all five he has played so far: the 2022 US Open, Wimbledon 2023 and 2024, and the French Open 2024 and 2025. At just 22, he is already rewriting records. Alcaraz has now reached three Wimbledon finals before turning 23, a milestone matched by just three other tennis greats: Boris Becker – 5 finals Björn Borg – 3 finals Rafael Nadal – 3 finals Carlos Alcaraz – 3 finals Alcaraz positions himself in an elite list and has the chance to proceed even further. As he steps onto Centre Court on Sunday (Jul 13), he won’t just be playing for the title, he’ll be chasing history at the SW19.

The last time these two young stars clashed in a Grand Slam final (French Open 2025), it turned into a classic, a five-set rollercoaster, with Alcaraz edging past Sinner in a thrilling battle. But there’s more than just the trophy on the line for Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz on brink of Wimbledon history. Will he join THIS Tennis legend?

FIFA president Gianni Infantino triumphantly declared the Club World Cup to be "the most successful club competition in the world" on Saturday, ahead of this weekend's final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. The first 32-team edition of the tournament faced criticism in the build-up for stretching demands on elite players and has been played out in baking temperatures in the United States that have raised concerns for the health of those involved. There were also doubts about the level of interest the competition would generate among fans, but Infantino said he was satisfied with the attendances at matches -- despite many games being far from sold out -- and claimed it had been a major success financially.&nbsp;"The golden age of club football has started. We can definitely say this FIFA Club World Cup has been a huge success," Infantino told reporters at Trump Tower on New York City's Fifth Avenue, where FIFA has just opened an office.&nbsp;&nbsp;"We heard that financially it would not work, that nobody is interested, but I can say we generated almost 2.1 billion dollars in revenues, for 63 matches," he said. "That makes an average of $33 million per match -- no other club competition in the world comes close.&nbsp;"It is already the most successful club competition in the world."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-forever-our-number-20-liverpool-retire-diogo-jota-s-squad-number-in-heartfelt-tribute-to-late-forward-1752291255824">'Forever our number 20': Liverpool retire Diogo Jota's squad number in heartfelt tribute to late forward</a>&nbsp;Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has been one of the leading voices against the tournament, calling it "the worst idea ever implemented in football" in a recent interview. But the head of world football's governing body dismissed suggestions that Klopp might be speaking for most observers in Europe.&nbsp;"We shouldn't say that the opinion of Europe on this is very bad because it is not true," said Infantino, who was appearing on a stage alongside numerous footballing greats, including the Brazilian Ronaldo. "All the teams who have come here have been happy -- some teams who didn't come here because they didn't qualify were calling us to see how they could qualify.&nbsp;"Of course I would have liked to have Liverpool here, Arsenal, Manchester United, Barcelona, Tottenham, AC Milan, Napoli... but you have to qualify and there are different criteria."&nbsp;The next Club World Cup is due to take place in 2029, with Infantino refusing to commit when asked whether the tournament could be played every two years or be expanded to feature more teams.&nbsp;"We created something new, something which is here to stay, something which is changing the landscape of club football," he added.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

There were also doubts about the level of interest the competition would generate among fans, but Infantino said he was satisfied with the attendances at matches -- despite many games being far from sold out -- and claimed it had been a major success financially.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino triumphantly declared the Club World Cup to be "the most successful club competition in the world" on Saturday, ahead of this weekend's final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. The first 32-team edition of the tournament faced criticism in the build-up for stretching demands on elite players and has been played out in baking temperatures in the United States that have raised concerns for the health of those involved. There were also doubts about the level of interest the competition would generate among fans, but Infantino said he was satisfied with the attendances at matches -- despite many games being far from sold out -- and claimed it had been a major success financially. "The golden age of club football has started. We can definitely say this FIFA Club World Cup has been a huge success," Infantino told reporters at Trump Tower on New York City's Fifth Avenue, where FIFA has just opened an office. "We heard that financially it would not work, that nobody is interested, but I can say we generated almost 2.1 billion dollars in revenues, for 63 matches," he said. "That makes an average of $33 million per match -- no other club competition in the world comes close. "It is already the most successful club competition in the world." Also read | 'Forever our number 20': Liverpool retire Diogo Jota's squad number in heartfelt tribute to late forward Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has been one of the leading voices against the tournament, calling it "the worst idea ever implemented in football" in a recent interview. But the head of world football's governing body dismissed suggestions that Klopp might be speaking for most observers in Europe. "We shouldn't say that the opinion of Europe on this is very bad because it is not true," said Infantino, who was appearing on a stage alongside numerous footballing greats, including the Brazilian Ronaldo. "All the teams who have come here have been happy -- some teams who didn't come here because they didn't qualify were calling us to see how they could qualify. "Of course I would have liked to have Liverpool here, Arsenal, Manchester United, Barcelona, Tottenham, AC Milan, Napoli... but you have to qualify and there are different criteria." The next Club World Cup is due to take place in 2029, with Infantino refusing to commit when asked whether the tournament could be played every two years or be expanded to feature more teams. "We created something new, something which is here to stay, something which is changing the landscape of club football," he added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

There were also doubts about the level of interest the competition would generate among fans, but Infantino said he was satisfied with the attendances at matches -- despite many games being far from sold out -- and claimed it had been a major success financially.

FIFA boss Infantino hails Club World Cup as 'world's most successful competition'

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Her demolition of Amanda 6-0, 6-0 was the first instance of this scoreline since Steffi Graf beat Natalia Zvereva 6-0, 6-0 at the Roland Garros in 1988, making her only the second woman in the Open Era to win a Major final without dropping a set.

It took just 57 minutes for Polish Iga Swiatek to win her maiden Wimbledon women’s singles title against American Amanda Anisimova on Saturday (Jul 12) in London. Her demolition of Amanda 6-0, 6-0 was the first instance of this scoreline since Steffi Graf beat Natalia Zvereva 6-0, 6-0 at the Roland Garros in 1988, making her only the second woman in the Open Era to win a Major final without dropping a set. Meanwhile, it was Swiatek’s sixth Grand Slam win and first on the grass. The eighth seed has now won all six major finals she competed in. What impressed most about Swiatek was that after she won the grass-court tournament at Bad Homburg two weeks ago, she looked increasingly challenging on her way to clinch her maiden SW19 while the remaining top seeds tumbled at the All England Club. The 24-year-old lost just one set in her run to the final this year. Also read | Meet seven women who conquered all Grand Slams in Open Era: Serena Williams ranks second. Check who tops the list "It seems super surreal," Swiatek said after clinching her maiden Wimbledon women’s singles title. "I didn't even dream, for me it was way too far. I feel like I am already an experienced player after winning the Slams before, but I never expected this one. "This year I really, really enjoyed it and feel I improved my form here. "I am always going to remember the opening of champagne bottles between serves. It is a sound that will keep me awake at night." However, the 13th seed from the US, Anisimova, was expected to put up a show in her maiden Wimbledon final appearance after what she did to world number one and tournament favourite Aryna Sabalenka in the semis. Anisimova made a nervous start in hot conditions on Centre Court. Swiatek broke her first game, and she soon slipped 0-2 behind, with the signs looking ominous. The underdog almost found her feet in her next service game, but Swiatek refused to give ground and recovered to move 3-0 ahead. At 4-0 down, the American Anisimova faced a clean sweep threat as she failed to halt the rampant Swiatek, who sealed the first set 6-0 in just 25 minutes. Amanda, however, won just six points on her serve in the first set and committed 14 unforced errors. An increasingly desperate Anisimova failed to turn the tide in the second set, double-faulting again in the third game to give Swiatek a game point and then netting a backhand. The crowd got behind her, but it made no difference as Swiatek kept up her level, serving out to win and celebrating before consoling her devastated opponent. "You're such an incredible player, and it obviously showed today," Amanda said, addressing Swiatek. "You've been such an inspiration to me. You've had such an incredible two weeks here. Getting to your first Wimbledon final here and winning is so special."

Her demolition of Amanda 6-0, 6-0 was the first instance of this scoreline since Steffi Graf beat Natalia Zvereva 6-0, 6-0 at the Roland Garros in 1988, making her only the second woman in the Open Era to win a Major final without dropping a set.

Iga Swiatek claims maiden Wimbledon title in historic win over American Anisimova

KL Rahul slammed his second hundred at the Mecca of Cricket (Lord’s), hitting 100 against England on day three of the third Test. His masterful inning won a million hearts, as alongside Rishabh Pant, he helped India stay alive in the match. He looked composed during his time in the middle, making English bowlers put in extra yards early in the first session. Soon after completing his hundred, his second of the tour, Rahul got out exactly on 100 off Shoaib Bashir (caught in the slip), but created a little history with that.&nbsp;KL Rahul had his name on the Lord’s honours board for the second time in his career, also becoming the second Indian player after ace quick Jasprit Bumrah to achieve it thus far in the ongoing Test against England. However, there is something more to Rahul’s 100 at Lord’s this time.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">At Lords, <a href="https://twitter.com/klrahul?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@klrahul</a> delivered yet again, his 2nd century on this historic ground, becoming only the 2nd Indian to do so. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> 👉 3rd TEST, DAY 3 | LIVE NOW on JioHotstar 👉 <a href="https://t.co/YhqadvE3Be">https://t.co/YhqadvE3Be</a> <a href="https://t.co/IvPIBFIBKY">pic.twitter.com/IvPIBFIBKY</a>&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1944019411385376989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/suresh-raina-joins-virat-kohli-in-bashing-bcci-family-restriction-rule-gautam-gambhir-1752327851177">‘When chips are down, you need…,’ Raina joins Kohli in bashing BCCI’s family restriction rule</a> &nbsp;The record books say that KL Rahul getting out on a hundred at Lord’s makes it the 100th instance in men’s Test cricket when a batter got out on exactly 100, a unique record. Although that does no good to his Test numbers, it makes it memorable for the statisticians and the readers worldwide.<h3>Pant, Rahul among runs at Lord’s &nbsp;</h3>After dismissing England on 387 in the first innings, with Bumrah picking his 13th away five-for in Tests – a Test record for Asian quicks, the Indian batters made merry on this even-steven Lord’s pitch.&nbsp; &nbsp;After the visitors lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early inside the second over, caught in the second slip off returning Jofra Archer, Rahul and Karun Nair stitched a 61-run stand in challenging conditions to lift Team India. A brilliant one-handed catch in the first slip (by Joe Root) accounted for Nair on 40, before Chris Woakes removed Indian captain and batter in-form Shubman Gill, caught behind on 16 late on day two.&nbsp; &nbsp;Come day three, Rahul and Rishabh Pant made merry of the playing conditions. Although Ben Stokes deployed a negative approach midway through the first session, targeting Pant’s injured finger by asking him to play pull shots, both batters held their ground, but not for long.&nbsp; &nbsp;Just at the stroke of lunch, a direct throw from Stokes sent Pant packing on 74, breaking Team India’s momentum.&nbsp; &nbsp;After the second session resumed, Bashir got Rahul’s number on 100.&nbsp; &nbsp;However, two all-rounders, Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy, have since held India’s innings, helping them cut the deficit under 75.

KL Rahul had his name on the Lord’s honours board for the second time in his career, also becoming the second Indian player after ace quick Jasprit Bumrah to achieve it thus far in the ongoing Test against England. However, there is something more to Rahul’s 100 at Lord’s this time.

KL Rahul slammed his second hundred at the Mecca of Cricket (Lord’s), hitting 100 against England on day three of the third Test. His masterful inning won a million hearts, as alongside Rishabh Pant, he helped India stay alive in the match. He looked composed during his time in the middle, making English bowlers put in extra yards early in the first session. Soon after completing his hundred, his second of the tour, Rahul got out exactly on 100 off Shoaib Bashir (caught in the slip), but created a little history with that. KL Rahul had his name on the Lord’s honours board for the second time in his career, also becoming the second Indian player after ace quick Jasprit Bumrah to achieve it thus far in the ongoing Test against England. However, there is something more to Rahul’s 100 at Lord’s this time.

KL Rahul had his name on the Lord’s honours board for the second time in his career, also becoming the second Indian player after ace quick Jasprit Bumrah to achieve it thus far in the ongoing Test against England. However, there is something more to Rahul’s 100 at Lord’s this time.

Out on 100th 100! How KL Rahul’s Lord’s hundred made it beyond honours board

From Steffi Graf to Maria Sharapova, meet the seven women's singles tennis legends in Open Era. These seven players have won all the grand slams in Open Era.

From Steffi Graf to Maria Sharapova, meet the seven women's singles tennis legends in the Open Era who have won all the Grand Slams.

Meet seven women who conquered all Grand Slams in Open Era: Serena Williams ranks second. Check who tops the list

Former Indian cricketer and a World Cup winner, Suresh Raina, has backed and echoed Virat Kohli’s words, expressing displeasure over the BCCI’s rule change surrounding restricting players’ family time on away tours. Following India’s horrid tour Down Under, where they lost the series (1-3) and a chance to make it to their third successive WTC Final, the BCCI tightened several rules in a revised 10-point guideline; however, one of them made headlines for the wrong reasons. Although BCCI’s agenda was to keep the players focused on cricket, especially on away tours, limiting family time on longer and shorter tours, respectively, irked several high-profile players, including Kohli and Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;Per BCCI’s revised guideline, a player’s family cannot accompany them beyond 14 days on longer away tours that stretch 45 days and beyond, and for seven days on shorter away tours. &nbsp;While Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed BCCI’s rule change, saying the players are on national duty and not on holidays, Raina opposed it openly while speaking on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's show, saying, "It is very important to have family on tours. BCCI has taken a big decision that family is not allowed – I'm against this. You are sending them on a tour for two months… family should be allowed. It's not that they (family) are against the players, they (also) would want us to score runs and the country to win."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/families-are-important-but-not-a-holiday-india-coach-gautam-gambhir-backs-bcci-rule-that-once-irked-kohli-rohit-1752227522339">‘Families are important…but it’s not a holiday,’ Gambhir backs BCCI rule that once irked Kohli, Rohit</a> &nbsp;Raina stressed how players need someone to talk to and vent out to during their lean patches on away tours, and if BCCI restrict their families from staying with them, it could lead to mental health issues.&nbsp; &nbsp;"You do have mental health issues. When you are going through a lean phase and there's an army gunning for your spot, then such issues crop up. You fear being dropped. When chips are down, you need someone to talk to. When you're happy, you seldom need anyone. But when you're down, you fear talking, thinking this may end up reaching the coach or the captain," Raina added.<h3>Fear of repercussion&nbsp; &nbsp;</h3>Being part of the Indian dressing room for over a decade, Raina knows what it’s like not to talk about the issues one deals with.&nbsp; &nbsp;"So out of hesitation, players don't speak out," he said. "Imagine Virat Kohli playing, his daughter clapping – it's such a proud moment. He will set the stage on fire," Raina concluded.

Although BCCI’s agenda was to keep the players focused on cricket, especially on away tours, limiting family time on longer and shorter tours, respectively, irked several high-profile players, including Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Former Indian cricketer and a World Cup winner, Suresh Raina, has backed and echoed Virat Kohli’s words, expressing displeasure over the BCCI’s rule change surrounding restricting players’ family time on away tours. Following India’s horrid tour Down Under, where they lost the series (1-3) and a chance to make it to their third successive WTC Final, the BCCI tightened several rules in a revised 10-point guideline; however, one of them made headlines for the wrong reasons. Although BCCI’s agenda was to keep the players focused on cricket, especially on away tours, limiting family time on longer and shorter tours, respectively, irked several high-profile players, including Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Per BCCI’s revised guideline, a player’s family cannot accompany them beyond 14 days on longer away tours that stretch 45 days and beyond, and for seven days on shorter away tours. While Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed BCCI’s rule change, saying the players are on national duty and not on holidays, Raina opposed it openly while speaking on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's show, saying, "It is very important to have family on tours. BCCI has taken a big decision that family is not allowed – I'm against this. You are sending them on a tour for two months… family should be allowed. It's not that they (family) are against the players, they (also) would want us to score runs and the country to win." Also read | ‘Families are important…but it’s not a holiday,’ Gambhir backs BCCI rule that once irked Kohli, Rohit Raina stressed how players need someone to talk to and vent out to during their lean patches on away tours, and if BCCI restrict their families from staying with them, it could lead to mental health issues. "You do have mental health issues. When you are going through a lean phase and there's an army gunning for your spot, then such issues crop up. You fear being dropped. When chips are down, you need someone to talk to. When you're happy, you seldom need anyone. But when you're down, you fear talking, thinking this may end up reaching the coach or the captain," Raina added. Fear of repercussion Being part of the Indian dressing room for over a decade, Raina knows what it’s like not to talk about the issues one deals with. "So out of hesitation, players don't speak out," he said. "Imagine Virat Kohli playing, his daughter clapping – it's such a proud moment. He will set the stage on fire," Raina concluded.

Although BCCI’s agenda was to keep the players focused on cricket, especially on away tours, limiting family time on longer and shorter tours, respectively, irked several high-profile players, including Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

‘When chips are down, you need…,’ Raina joins Kohli in bashing BCCI’s family restriction rule

In 2006, Italy reigned supreme in the world of football, FIFA World Cup champions for a fourth time in their illustrious history. The people of Rome, Milan, and Naples went wild with celebrations, the Azzurri forever carved in the sport's golden annals. Roll forward to 2025, and Italy has just done the same thing but with an entirely different sporting achievement—its national cricket team has qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Yes, cricket. In Italy. &nbsp;It's not merely a strange headline or a heartwarming tale of a plucky underdog. It's a moment that underscores the changing international character of cricket, the surprise emergence of associate countries, and perhaps, quietly, the remaking of Italy as a sports nation beyond its football-had-to-be-first persona.<h2>A tale of two sports</h2>In order to measure the size of this achievement, one must first understand the background. Italy, the football colossus, failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cups in 2018 and 2022—a collapse that shook a country that is obsessed with football. Those two failed tournaments were not solely football failures; they were national failures, identity crises in football boots. Meanwhile, another team was silently crafting its own story. Italy's cricket team was climbing up the ranks of the ICC's associate setup. And in July 2025, they did what was unimaginable a decade prior: Italy earned qualification for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. There has been cricket played in Italy for more than a century, but it was very much a niche sport—sustained by expat communities from the South Asia region and the UK. The shift occurred when the ICC ramped up investment in associate country grassroots and high-performance programmes. Italy, under the administration of the Federazione Cricket Italiana, began to make its cricketing aspirations a priority. Systems grew, and facilities improved, with coaching formalised. Home competitions developed in strength. The outcome was a side that didn't merely play European regional qualifiers—they started to dominate them.<h2>Symbolism beyond sport</h2>Italy's qualification for cricket has this unusual and symbolic duality. On the one hand, it's a tale of redemption of a sporting nation for new avenues following its football heartbreaks. And on the other, it's the quiet, consistent ascent of cricket as an international game, no longer limited to its customary bastions of South Asia, Australasia, or the UK. This is also an account of migration and multiculturalism. The same constituencies that usually reside on the fringes of Italian society have now pridefully added their flags to the national one in a wholly unexpected context. Cricket, usually stereotypical of post-colonial British exportation, is now being forcefully utilised by Italians with flair, intent, and pride.<h2>What's next?</h2>The true test starts in 2026. Italy will be placed with full-member nations, some of the finest T20 teams around the globe. They won't win much. They might get beat. But they will be home. &nbsp;Already, Italian media are realising cricket's hour. School children in Naples and Bologna are learning to handle plastic bats in playgrounds. Regional clubs are contacting the cricket federation, hoping to host matches or create teams. It's not just a qualification—it might be the beginning of a cricketing rebirth in Southern Europe. Football might still be king—but cricket has found its voice. It would be naive to set football and cricket against each other in Italy. One is an old religion, the other a new curiosity. But Italian qualification for the World Cup is not a matter of substituting one for the other. It's about growth, about narrative, about including new dreams. If 2006 was Italy's year of footballing triumph, and the subsequent years were spent in introspection and change, then perhaps 2026 will be a year of sporting reimagining—when Italy, bold and fiery, takes to a cricket pitch in front of the global audience and proves that greatness is not just one thing, but many things, on many pitches. For in sport, as in life, the greatest stories tend to start when no one is looking.

Not just pasta and Pirlo Italy serves a cricketing surprise as it qualifies for ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026

In 2006, Italy reigned supreme in the world of football, FIFA World Cup champions for a fourth time in their illustrious history. The people of Rome, Milan, and Naples went wild with celebrations, the Azzurri forever carved in the sport's golden annals. Roll forward to 2025, and Italy has just done the same thing but with an entirely different sporting achievement—its national cricket team has qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Yes, cricket. In Italy. It's not merely a strange headline or a heartwarming tale of a plucky underdog. It's a moment that underscores the changing international character of cricket, the surprise emergence of associate countries, and perhaps, quietly, the remaking of Italy as a sports nation beyond its football-had-to-be-first persona. A tale of two sports In order to measure the size of this achievement, one must first understand the background. Italy, the football colossus, failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cups in 2018 and 2022—a collapse that shook a country that is obsessed with football. Those two failed tournaments were not solely football failures; they were national failures, identity crises in football boots. Meanwhile, another team was silently crafting its own story. Italy's cricket team was climbing up the ranks of the ICC's associate setup. And in July 2025, they did what was unimaginable a decade prior: Italy earned qualification for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. There has been cricket played in Italy for more than a century, but it was very much a niche sport—sustained by expat communities from the South Asia region and the UK. The shift occurred when the ICC ramped up investment in associate country grassroots and high-performance programmes. Italy, under the administration of the Federazione Cricket Italiana, began to make its cricketing aspirations a priority. Systems grew, and facilities improved, with coaching formalised. Home competitions developed in strength. The outcome was a side that didn't merely play European regional qualifiers—they started to dominate them. Symbolism beyond sport Italy's qualification for cricket has this unusual and symbolic duality. On the one hand, it's a tale of redemption of a sporting nation for new avenues following its football heartbreaks. And on the other, it's the quiet, consistent ascent of cricket as an international game, no longer limited to its customary bastions of South Asia, Australasia, or the UK. This is also an account of migration and multiculturalism. The same constituencies that usually reside on the fringes of Italian society have now pridefully added their flags to the national one in a wholly unexpected context. Cricket, usually stereotypical of post-colonial British exportation, is now being forcefully utilised by Italians with flair, intent, and pride. What's next? The true test starts in 2026. Italy will be placed with full-member nations, some of the finest T20 teams around the globe. They won't win much. They might get beat. But they will be home. Already, Italian media are realising cricket's hour. School children in Naples and Bologna are learning to handle plastic bats in playgrounds. Regional clubs are contacting the cricket federation, hoping to host matches or create teams. It's not just a qualification—it might be the beginning of a cricketing rebirth in Southern Europe. Football might still be king—but cricket has found its voice. It would be naive to set football and cricket against each other in Italy. One is an old religion, the other a new curiosity. But Italian qualification for the World Cup is not a matter of substituting one for the other. It's about growth, about narrative, about including new dreams. If 2006 was Italy's year of footballing triumph, and the subsequent years were spent in introspection and change, then perhaps 2026 will be a year of sporting reimagining—when Italy, bold and fiery, takes to a cricket pitch in front of the global audience and proves that greatness is not just one thing, but many things, on many pitches. For in sport, as in life, the greatest stories tend to start when no one is looking.

Cricket has been played in Italy for over a century, but it remained largely a niche sport—kept alive by expatriate communities from South Asia and the UK

Not just pasta and Pirlo: Italy serves a cricketing surprise as it qualifies for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

Wimbledon, the most prestigious Grand Slam and the Kohinoor of the tennis world, is heading towards its conclusion. All eyes are now on the women’s singles final, where Poland’s Iga Swiatek and America’s Amanda Anisimova will battle tooth and nail for ultimate glory on Centre Court on Saturday (Jul 12). Both players are chasing their first-ever Wimbledon title. Anisimova stunned everyone by knocking out the top seed, Aryna Sabalenka, in a nail-biting three-set match: 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Meanwhile, Swiatek dominated Belinda Bencic with a commanding 6-2, 6-0 win. It’s a perfect setup to be a high-octane summit clash. However, something is interesting to watch for after the match: the trophy presentation.&nbsp;While the men’s champion at Wimbledon lifts a traditional golden cup, the women’s winner is handed a large silver plate, known as the Venus Rosewater Dish. But a question might pop out in your mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-players-wear-white-clothes-in-wimbledon-whats-behind-the-all-white-dress-code-rule-colonialism-imperialism-and-more-1751364331647">What’s behind the Wimbledon all-white dress code rule? Colonialism, imperialism and more</a><h2>Why are women's winners handed a plate instead of a trophy?</h2>&nbsp;The answer goes back to the European Renaissance age and maybe a little bit of old-fashioned thinking of the European school of thought. The Venus Rosewater Dish was first presented to the women’s champion in 1886, even before women officially joined Wimbledon a year later. It was made in 1864 by Birmingham silversmiths Elkington and Co.&nbsp;&nbsp;At the centre of the dish is a female figure symbolising Temperance, one of the classic virtues. She holds a lamp and a jug, and around her are symbols of the four elements, earth, air, fire, and water, as well as the seven liberal arts, like music, logic, and astronomy.&nbsp;Sounds very interesting and deep. However, the real reason behind choosing a dish is old-fashioned ideas from the Victorian Era.&nbsp;&nbsp;Back in the 19th century, women were often seen as keepers of the home. Hence, giving them a dish might have reflected the outdated view of Victorian times, where women were associated with domestic work, which might have resulted in presenting them with a dish. Interestingly, the irony is that while the world has moved from the Renaissance Age to the Network Age, one thing has remained unchanged: women’s champions at Wimbledon are still presented with the rosewater dish, not a trophy.&nbsp;Today, both trophies are iconic in their way, but the difference between them still sparks conversation every year.

While the men’s champion at Wimbledon lifts a traditional golden cup, the women’s winner is handed a large silver plate, known as the Venus Rosewater Dish. But a question might pop into your mind. Why are women's winners handed a plate instead of a trophy?

Wimbledon, the most prestigious Grand Slam and the Kohinoor of the tennis world, is heading towards its conclusion. All eyes are now on the women’s singles final, where Poland’s Iga Swiatek and America’s Amanda Anisimova will battle tooth and nail for ultimate glory on Centre Court on Saturday (Jul 12). Both players are chasing their first-ever Wimbledon title. Anisimova stunned everyone by knocking out the top seed, Aryna Sabalenka, in a nail-biting three-set match: 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Meanwhile, Swiatek dominated Belinda Bencic with a commanding 6-2, 6-0 win. It’s a perfect setup to be a high-octane summit clash. However, something is interesting to watch for after the match: the trophy presentation. While the men’s champion at Wimbledon lifts a traditional golden cup, the women’s winner is handed a large silver plate, known as the Venus Rosewater Dish. But a question might pop out in your mind. Also Read | What’s behind the Wimbledon all-white dress code rule? Colonialism, imperialism and more Why are women's winners handed a plate instead of a trophy? The answer goes back to the European Renaissance age and maybe a little bit of old-fashioned thinking of the European school of thought. The Venus Rosewater Dish was first presented to the women’s champion in 1886, even before women officially joined Wimbledon a year later. It was made in 1864 by Birmingham silversmiths Elkington and Co. At the centre of the dish is a female figure symbolising Temperance, one of the classic virtues. She holds a lamp and a jug, and around her are symbols of the four elements, earth, air, fire, and water, as well as the seven liberal arts, like music, logic, and astronomy. Sounds very interesting and deep. However, the real reason behind choosing a dish is old-fashioned ideas from the Victorian Era. Back in the 19th century, women were often seen as keepers of the home. Hence, giving them a dish might have reflected the outdated view of Victorian times, where women were associated with domestic work, which might have resulted in presenting them with a dish. Interestingly, the irony is that while the world has moved from the Renaissance Age to the Network Age, one thing has remained unchanged: women’s champions at Wimbledon are still presented with the rosewater dish, not a trophy. Today, both trophies are iconic in their way, but the difference between them still sparks conversation every year.

While the men’s champion at Wimbledon lifts a traditional golden cup, the women’s winner is handed a large silver plate, known as the Venus Rosewater Dish. But a question might pop into your mind. Why are women's winners handed a plate instead of a trophy?

Why Women’s singles' Wimbledon champion gets a plate instead of a trophy?

Pakistan fast bowling legend Wasim Akram on Saturday hailed Australia's Mitchell Starc as a "modern-day great" for reaching 100 Test appearances.Starc, who draws comparisons with fellow left-arm quick Akram, will reach the milestone later Saturday when the third Test against the West Indies begins in Jamaica.&nbsp;"It is a big deal in this day and age to reach 100 Tests, congratulations to Starc," Akram told AFP. &nbsp;“That shows the quality and resolve of the man.”&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/day-night-test-australia-could-deny-nathan-lyon-a-shot-at-history-in-pink-ball-tie-know-how-pat-cummins-1752319819295">Day/Night Test: Australia could deny Nathan Lyon a shot at history in pink-ball tie, know how</a>&nbsp;The 35-year-old becomes the 83rd player and 16th Australian to play 100 Tests, and only the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath.&nbsp;"To play 100 Tests shows how consistent Starc has been and also shows where his priorities lie -- that is to play red-ball cricket," said Akram. &nbsp;“He has also played Twenty20 and league cricket, but his career in Test cricket is way ahead, and to me he is a modern-day great.”&nbsp;Starc stands on 395 Test wickets, so has the tantalising prospect of taking his landmark 400th wicket during his 100th Test. His strike rate is remarkably similar to Akram, who retired in 2002 after taking 414 wickets in 104 Tests.&nbsp;Both players, said Akram, had suffered injuries to "every joint, every part of the body" during their careers.&nbsp;&nbsp;"People often compare us, but we have played in different eras," said Akram. "He's got the pace, he's got the swing and he's bowling very intelligently to the new batsman, especially with the new ball."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

The 35-year-old becomes the 83rd player and 16th Australian to play 100 Tests, and only the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath.

Pakistan fast bowling legend Wasim Akram on Saturday hailed Australia's Mitchell Starc as a "modern-day great" for reaching 100 Test appearances. Starc, who draws comparisons with fellow left-arm quick Akram, will reach the milestone later Saturday when the third Test against the West Indies begins in Jamaica. "It is a big deal in this day and age to reach 100 Tests, congratulations to Starc," Akram told AFP. “That shows the quality and resolve of the man.” Also read | Day/Night Test: Australia could deny Nathan Lyon a shot at history in pink-ball tie, know how The 35-year-old becomes the 83rd player and 16th Australian to play 100 Tests, and only the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath. "To play 100 Tests shows how consistent Starc has been and also shows where his priorities lie -- that is to play red-ball cricket," said Akram. “He has also played Twenty20 and league cricket, but his career in Test cricket is way ahead, and to me he is a modern-day great.” Starc stands on 395 Test wickets, so has the tantalising prospect of taking his landmark 400th wicket during his 100th Test. His strike rate is remarkably similar to Akram, who retired in 2002 after taking 414 wickets in 104 Tests. Both players, said Akram, had suffered injuries to "every joint, every part of the body" during their careers. "People often compare us, but we have played in different eras," said Akram. "He's got the pace, he's got the swing and he's bowling very intelligently to the new batsman, especially with the new ball." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The 35-year-old becomes the 83rd player and 16th Australian to play 100 Tests, and only the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath.

Pakistan legend hails ‘modern-day’ great Starc on 100-Test milestone

Nathan Lyon could be denied a shot at history as Australian captain Pat Cummins feels puzzled picking the playing XI for the third and final Test against West Indies, a Day/Night affair, at Sabina Park starting Saturday (Jul 12). Sitting at the seventh spot on the list of bowlers with the most Test wickets (562), one short of equaling Glenn McGrath’s record as the second-most for an Australian behind late Shane Warne, Lyon could fail to make it to the side for the first time in 12 years, Cummins hinted on match eve. Should the selectors drop the off-spinner for a pacer, he will have to wait for another five months to enter the record book.&nbsp;A combination of pink ball and playing conditions at Sabina Park could force Australia to do something they have not done in over a decade - bench their best spinner regardless of the pitch. Although they have already won the series, the Australian Team wishes to tick off their first away Day/Night Test win and whitewash West Indies.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/no-white-ball-for-cricket-for-pat-cummins-before-october-as-australian-captain-prepares-for-home-ashes-2025-england-1752316522166">No white-ball for cricket for Pat Cummins before October as Australian captain prepares for Ashes</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, barring three Tests that Lyon missed during the last away Ashes (in 2023) due to a calf injury, he hasn’t been absent from a red-ball game since one against England in 2013. Asked if Australia would punt on benching Lyon for a pacer in the pink-ball tie, Cummins said, "I think everything's an option. We honestly haven't settled on it. We all left yesterday and thought we'd just sleep on it, come back and have a look and make up our mind today." &nbsp;In a series dominated by the quicks, Lyon has picked up nine wickets in two Tests at 18.33, including six in the second Test in Grenada, but Cummins said he needs to consider the conditions before picking the final XI.&nbsp; &nbsp;"[There are] a few more unknowns…I think mainly pink ball and trying to get our heads around exactly what it's going to do," Cummins said before the training session. "That last session [under lights] might be a little bit longer than Adelaide." &nbsp;The third Test at Sabina Park will begin at 00:00 hrs on Sunday (Jul 13) IST.&nbsp;

A combination of pink ball and playing conditions at Sabina Park could force Australia to do something they have not done in over a decade - bench their best spinner regardless of the pitch.

Nathan Lyon could be denied a shot at history as Australian captain Pat Cummins feels puzzled picking the playing XI for the third and final Test against West Indies, a Day/Night affair, at Sabina Park starting Saturday (Jul 12). Sitting at the seventh spot on the list of bowlers with the most Test wickets (562), one short of equaling Glenn McGrath’s record as the second-most for an Australian behind late Shane Warne, Lyon could fail to make it to the side for the first time in 12 years, Cummins hinted on match eve. Should the selectors drop the off-spinner for a pacer, he will have to wait for another five months to enter the record book. A combination of pink ball and playing conditions at Sabina Park could force Australia to do something they have not done in over a decade - bench their best spinner regardless of the pitch. Although they have already won the series, the Australian Team wishes to tick off their first away Day/Night Test win and whitewash West Indies. Also read | No white-ball for cricket for Pat Cummins before October as Australian captain prepares for Ashes Meanwhile, barring three Tests that Lyon missed during the last away Ashes (in 2023) due to a calf injury, he hasn’t been absent from a red-ball game since one against England in 2013. Asked if Australia would punt on benching Lyon for a pacer in the pink-ball tie, Cummins said, "I think everything's an option. We honestly haven't settled on it. We all left yesterday and thought we'd just sleep on it, come back and have a look and make up our mind today." In a series dominated by the quicks, Lyon has picked up nine wickets in two Tests at 18.33, including six in the second Test in Grenada, but Cummins said he needs to consider the conditions before picking the final XI. "[There are] a few more unknowns…I think mainly pink ball and trying to get our heads around exactly what it's going to do," Cummins said before the training session. "That last session [under lights] might be a little bit longer than Adelaide." The third Test at Sabina Park will begin at 00:00 hrs on Sunday (Jul 13) IST.

A combination of pink ball and playing conditions at Sabina Park could force Australia to do something they have not done in over a decade - bench their best spinner regardless of the pitch.

Day/Night Test: Australia could deny Nathan Lyon a shot at history in pink-ball tie, know how

Meet 5 players with the most consecutive Wimbledon titles won in Open Era (Men’s Singles) as Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner meet in the 2025 final. The list features Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Pete Sampras and Bjorn Borg. 

Meet 5 players with the most consecutive Wimbledon titles won in Open Era (Men’s Singles) as Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner meet in the 2025 final. The list features Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Pete Sampras and Bjorn Borg.&nbsp;

Meet 5 players with the most consecutive Wimbledon titles won in Open Era (Men’s Singles)

Cal Raleigh has grabbed headlines from the baseball world after smashing his way into the Major League Baseball (MLB) record books. The Seattle Mariners catcher is having a first half of the season to remember, becoming the first player to reach 30 home runs in the 2025-26 season. Raleigh didn’t stop there; he now has 38 home runs, making him the 23rd player in MLB history to hit at least 32 home runs before the All-Star break.<h2>What is the All-Star break?</h2>The All-Star break is a short midseason pause in the MLB schedule, usually held in early to mid-July. Every year, plenty of players show off why they've earned a few days off. &nbsp;The break also includes fan-favourite events like the Home Run Derby.&nbsp;&nbsp;Coming back to MLB, Raleigh is joined in the 30-home run club by two of baseball’s biggest stars: Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. Judge hit 34 homers before last year’s All-Star break and ended the 2024 season with 58. Ohtani, continuing to impress as both a hitter and pitcher, also crossed the 30 home runs mark ahead of this year’s midsummer.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-is-dsd-the-rare-condition-behind-caster-semenyas-ban-from-womens-events-in-olympics-1752245003974">What is DSD? The rare condition behind Caster Semenya’s ban from women’s events in Olympics</a>&nbsp;While Raleigh has been the player of the season so far, the record for most home runs still belongs to Barry Bonds. In 2001, Bonds scored 39 home runs before the break and finished the year with a record-breaking 73 home runs.&nbsp;Only three other players in MLB history have come close to Bonds’ first-half total. Chris Davis hit 37 in 2013 for the Orioles, Reggie Jackson did it in 1969 and Mark McGwire matched that number in 1998 (the same year he hit 70 overall).&nbsp;It will be fascinating to see whether Cal can come close to Bond's tally of 73 home runs.

Cal Raleigh is having a first half of the season to remember, becoming the first player to reach 30 home runs in the 2025-26 season. 

Cal Raleigh has grabbed headlines from the baseball world after smashing his way into the Major League Baseball (MLB) record books. The Seattle Mariners catcher is having a first half of the season to remember, becoming the first player to reach 30 home runs in the 2025-26 season. Raleigh didn’t stop there; he now has 38 home runs, making him the 23rd player in MLB history to hit at least 32 home runs before the All-Star break. What is the All-Star break? The All-Star break is a short midseason pause in the MLB schedule, usually held in early to mid-July. Every year, plenty of players show off why they've earned a few days off. The break also includes fan-favourite events like the Home Run Derby. Coming back to MLB, Raleigh is joined in the 30-home run club by two of baseball’s biggest stars: Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. Judge hit 34 homers before last year’s All-Star break and ended the 2024 season with 58. Ohtani, continuing to impress as both a hitter and pitcher, also crossed the 30 home runs mark ahead of this year’s midsummer. Also Read | What is DSD? The rare condition behind Caster Semenya’s ban from women’s events in Olympics While Raleigh has been the player of the season so far, the record for most home runs still belongs to Barry Bonds. In 2001, Bonds scored 39 home runs before the break and finished the year with a record-breaking 73 home runs. Only three other players in MLB history have come close to Bonds’ first-half total. Chris Davis hit 37 in 2013 for the Orioles, Reggie Jackson did it in 1969 and Mark McGwire matched that number in 1998 (the same year he hit 70 overall). It will be fascinating to see whether Cal can come close to Bond's tally of 73 home runs.

Cal Raleigh is having a first half of the season to remember, becoming the first player to reach 30 home runs in the 2025-26 season.&nbsp;

Meet MLB's top home run-scorer of 2025-26 season, now on course to break all-time record

Australia Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins will miss the home ODIs and T20Is against South Africa starting next month to prepare for the Ashes later this year. Currently in the Caribbean for the Test series against West Indies, and having won the first two matches, with the third and final one starting Saturday (Jul 12) in Jamaica, Cummins had already been rested for the five T20Is that follow, alongside seamer Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Travis Head. Josh Hazlewood will also return home after the Test series, despite being picked in the T20I squad, with backup quick Xavier Bartlett named as his replacement.&nbsp;While Hazlewood will play the home series against the Proteas, including three T20Is and as many ODIs, played across Darwin, Cairns and Mackay, Cummins will return to the training base ahead of the marquee home summer. The fast bowler, however, eyes return during a short tour to New Zealand in early October and a handful of white-ball matches against India later. Not only this, but Cummins also plans to feature in the Sheffield Shield before the English Team reaches Aussie shores for the away Ashes.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-joe-root-suggests-this-new-rule-amid-ball-change-controversy-in-lord-s-test-1752298319890">IND vs ENG: Joe Root suggests THIS new rule amid ball change controversy in Lord's Test</a> &nbsp;"I'll have a good training block for the next couple of months, six weeks or so," Cummins said to reporters at Sabina Park ahead of the Pink Ball Test against West Indies.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Probably not bowling, but lots of gym work. [My] body feels pretty good, but there's always little bits and pieces you're always trying to get right and then build up for the summer. So it'll probably look like white-ball [cricket]…we've got some [matches against] New Zealand, India, potentially a Shield game and then into the home summer,” he continued.<h3>More action for uncertain top three &nbsp;</h3>Despite Australia beating the West Indies in the first two matches, not all of their players are in form, especially the top three, including Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green. While veteran Khawaja is unlikely to play any cricket until Shield season begins ahead of the home summer, Konstas and Green have plenty to play for. &nbsp;Konstas and Green have two innings each in the final Test to impress the selectors and push their case for the home Ashes. &nbsp;"There's a lot of Shield cricket to come and some Aussie A stuff as well," Cummins said on the significance of the final Test in the West Indies. "I think [if] you do well at Test level, any time it's going to kind of make your case more compelling. I think there's a bit of a connection to the summer, but it feels a long way away at the moment."

Cummins had already been rested for the five T20Is against West Indies, alongside seamer Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Travis Head.

Australia Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins will miss the home ODIs and T20Is against South Africa starting next month to prepare for the Ashes later this year. Currently in the Caribbean for the Test series against West Indies, and having won the first two matches, with the third and final one starting Saturday (Jul 12) in Jamaica, Cummins had already been rested for the five T20Is that follow, alongside seamer Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Travis Head. Josh Hazlewood will also return home after the Test series, despite being picked in the T20I squad, with backup quick Xavier Bartlett named as his replacement. While Hazlewood will play the home series against the Proteas, including three T20Is and as many ODIs, played across Darwin, Cairns and Mackay, Cummins will return to the training base ahead of the marquee home summer. The fast bowler, however, eyes return during a short tour to New Zealand in early October and a handful of white-ball matches against India later. Not only this, but Cummins also plans to feature in the Sheffield Shield before the English Team reaches Aussie shores for the away Ashes. Also read | IND vs ENG: Joe Root suggests THIS new rule amid ball change controversy in Lord's Test "I'll have a good training block for the next couple of months, six weeks or so," Cummins said to reporters at Sabina Park ahead of the Pink Ball Test against West Indies. "Probably not bowling, but lots of gym work. [My] body feels pretty good, but there's always little bits and pieces you're always trying to get right and then build up for the summer. So it'll probably look like white-ball [cricket]…we've got some [matches against] New Zealand, India, potentially a Shield game and then into the home summer,” he continued. More action for uncertain top three Despite Australia beating the West Indies in the first two matches, not all of their players are in form, especially the top three, including Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green. While veteran Khawaja is unlikely to play any cricket until Shield season begins ahead of the home summer, Konstas and Green have plenty to play for. Konstas and Green have two innings each in the final Test to impress the selectors and push their case for the home Ashes. "There's a lot of Shield cricket to come and some Aussie A stuff as well," Cummins said on the significance of the final Test in the West Indies. "I think [if] you do well at Test level, any time it's going to kind of make your case more compelling. I think there's a bit of a connection to the summer, but it feels a long way away at the moment."

Cummins had already been rested for the five T20Is against West Indies, alongside seamer Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Travis Head.

No white-ball for cricket for Pat Cummins before October as Australian captain prepares for Ashes

From Virat Kohli to Alastair Cook, meet the six cricketers who have the highest Yo-Yo test scores. These players have prioritised fitness in their career as the list also includes Al-Amin Hossain, Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood.

From Virat Kohli to Alastair Cook, meet the six cricketers who have the highest Yo-Yo test scores. These players have prioritised fitness in their career as the list also includes Al-Amin Hossain, Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood.

From Jonny Bairstow to Alastair Cook, 5 cricketers with highest Yo-Yo test scores - Virat's position will surprise you

The All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) has put the 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) on hold as a contractual dispute with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) continues. In a social media announcement, AIFF stated that it will await the top court’s order before any decision is made on the fate of the ISL. The latest setback follows after AIFF recently sacked head coach Manolo Márquez while a dispute between President Kalyan Chaubey and former captain Bhaichung Bhutia was already a huge talking point.<h2>AIFF puts ISL on hold</h2>"The AIFF has taken note of the communication issued pertaining to the Indian Super League (ISL), by our partners Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), stating their inability to proceed with the forthcoming season of the ISL in the absence of clarity on FSDL’s continuing rights under a renewed contractual framework," AIFF wrote in their statement.&nbsp;"Consequently, based on legal advice, discussions between the AIFF and FSDL have been put on hold... The AIFF recognises the importance of the ISL to clubs, players, officials, and fans... While the disruption is challenging, AIFF respects the law and the Supreme Court's direction... All efforts will be made to ensure ISL's continuity in the best interest of Indian football," the statement added.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-dilip-vengsarkar-to-rahul-dravid-5-indian-batters-with-the-most-test-runs-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-sunil-gavaskar-vinoo-mankad-gundappa-viswanath-1751971407270">From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground</a>&nbsp;As revealed earlier, the FSDL’s contract with AIFF for ISL came to an end last season with no new contract agreed between the parties. As part of the agreement, FSDL pays AIFF Rs 50 crore ($5.82mn) annually to oversee properties like the national team and the Indian Super League.&nbsp;To find a way out, FSDL has reportedly suggested a new structure: a holding company to run the ISL. Under this model, the clubs would hold a 60% stake, FSDL would retain 26%, and the remaining 14% would go to AIFF.If the issue is not resolved, the future of Indian football will be in limbo as India also struggle to secure qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup.

The All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) has put the 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) on hold as a contractual dispute with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) continues.

The All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) has put the 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) on hold as a contractual dispute with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) continues. In a social media announcement, AIFF stated that it will await the top court’s order before any decision is made on the fate of the ISL. The latest setback follows after AIFF recently sacked head coach Manolo Márquez while a dispute between President Kalyan Chaubey and former captain Bhaichung Bhutia was already a huge talking point. AIFF puts ISL on hold "The AIFF has taken note of the communication issued pertaining to the Indian Super League (ISL), by our partners Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), stating their inability to proceed with the forthcoming season of the ISL in the absence of clarity on FSDL’s continuing rights under a renewed contractual framework," AIFF wrote in their statement. "Consequently, based on legal advice, discussions between the AIFF and FSDL have been put on hold... The AIFF recognises the importance of the ISL to clubs, players, officials, and fans... While the disruption is challenging, AIFF respects the law and the Supreme Court's direction... All efforts will be made to ensure ISL's continuity in the best interest of Indian football," the statement added. ALSO READ | From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground As revealed earlier, the FSDL’s contract with AIFF for ISL came to an end last season with no new contract agreed between the parties. As part of the agreement, FSDL pays AIFF Rs 50 crore ($5.82mn) annually to oversee properties like the national team and the Indian Super League. To find a way out, FSDL has reportedly suggested a new structure: a holding company to run the ISL. Under this model, the clubs would hold a 60% stake, FSDL would retain 26%, and the remaining 14% would go to AIFF. If the issue is not resolved, the future of Indian football will be in limbo as India also struggle to secure qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup.

The All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) has put the 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) on hold as a contractual dispute with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) continues.

Setbacks continue in Indian football! AIFF puts 2025-26 ISL season on hold, awaits top court order

From Diogo Jota to Diego Maradona, here is a glance at five iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars. The list also features Johan Cruyff, Paolo Maldini and Bobby Moore who starred for the club. 

From Diogo Jota to Diego Maradona, here is a glance at five iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars. The list also features Johan Cruyff, Paolo Maldini and Bobby Moore who starred for the club.&nbsp;

From Diogo Jota to Diego Maradona, 5 iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars

The ongoing Lord’s Test has sparked controversy regarding the use of the ball as the Indian captain Shubman Gill was in the spotlight on Friday (July 11). The Indian skipper opted to change the ball twice during the opening session of Day 2 as it sparked a new row. While the new ball was of help to Indian bowlers, Gill complained about the wear of the ball which was changed not once but twice. Now jumping into the controversy, England batter Joe Root has suggested a change in rule that could help batters.<h2>Root suggests THIS rule change</h2>"I personally think that if you want to keep getting the ball changed then each team gets three challenges every 80 overs and that's it, if you want to get it changed," Root said. "But the rings have to be the right size, not too big.&nbsp;"That would be a nice way of compromising and saying it's not all on the manufacturer. Sometimes these things happen but you can't just keep asking and wasting time and slowing the game down at the same time."&nbsp;India had a ball changed after just 10.3 overs because it went out of shape and failed the ring test. The ball they gave up had swung 2.6 times more than the one that replaced it - and had already brought Jasprit Bumrah three wickets in a burst of 14 deliveries early in the morning. India captain Shubman Gill clearly felt the new ball wasn't quite like-for-like, sparking yet another round of what's become a familiar sight this series - both teams remonstrating with the umpires.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-dilip-vengsarkar-to-rahul-dravid-5-indian-batters-with-the-most-test-runs-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-sunil-gavaskar-vinoo-mankad-gundappa-viswanath-1751971407270">From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground</a>&nbsp;The International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to comment on the row which has seen a frequent wear of the duke ball. On the other hand, a change in ball at irregular intervals could spark more controversy as it could affect the flow of the match and thereby the series.&nbsp;The change in ball on Day 2 did see Bumrah script history as he became the latest Indian bowler to emboss his name on the Lord’s Honours Board with figures of 74/5. England were bowled out for 387 after being 271/7 at one stage as Root amassed 104 while the visitors closed the day at 145/3 with KL Rahul (53) and Rishabh Pant (19) in the middle.

Shubman Gill opted to change the ball twice during the opening session of Day 2 as it sparked a new row. While the new ball was of help to Indian bowlers, Gill complained about the wear of the ball which was changed not once but twice. 

The ongoing Lord’s Test has sparked controversy regarding the use of the ball as the Indian captain Shubman Gill was in the spotlight on Friday (July 11). The Indian skipper opted to change the ball twice during the opening session of Day 2 as it sparked a new row. While the new ball was of help to Indian bowlers, Gill complained about the wear of the ball which was changed not once but twice. Now jumping into the controversy, England batter Joe Root has suggested a change in rule that could help batters. Root suggests THIS rule change "I personally think that if you want to keep getting the ball changed then each team gets three challenges every 80 overs and that's it, if you want to get it changed," Root said. "But the rings have to be the right size, not too big. "That would be a nice way of compromising and saying it's not all on the manufacturer. Sometimes these things happen but you can't just keep asking and wasting time and slowing the game down at the same time." India had a ball changed after just 10.3 overs because it went out of shape and failed the ring test. The ball they gave up had swung 2.6 times more than the one that replaced it - and had already brought Jasprit Bumrah three wickets in a burst of 14 deliveries early in the morning. India captain Shubman Gill clearly felt the new ball wasn't quite like-for-like, sparking yet another round of what's become a familiar sight this series - both teams remonstrating with the umpires. ALSO READ | From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground The International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to comment on the row which has seen a frequent wear of the duke ball. On the other hand, a change in ball at irregular intervals could spark more controversy as it could affect the flow of the match and thereby the series. The change in ball on Day 2 did see Bumrah script history as he became the latest Indian bowler to emboss his name on the Lord’s Honours Board with figures of 74/5. England were bowled out for 387 after being 271/7 at one stage as Root amassed 104 while the visitors closed the day at 145/3 with KL Rahul (53) and Rishabh Pant (19) in the middle.

Shubman Gill opted to change the ball twice during the opening session of Day 2 as it sparked a new row. While the new ball was of help to Indian bowlers, Gill complained about the wear of the ball which was changed not once but twice.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Joe Root suggests THIS new rule amid ball change controversy in Lord's Test

Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek will lock horns at the Centre Court on Saturday (July 12) as the duo goes head-to-head in the Championship clash of the Wimbledon women’s singles. In a mouth-watering prospect, it will be a shot at glory for both the women with Swiatek eyeing a giant step towards a career Grand Slam having already pocketed the French Open and the US Open. So ahead of the key clash, here are all the details of the match including head-to-head, live streaming and others.<h2>When will Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final start?</h2>The Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final will start at 8:30 PM IST (4:00 PM local time).<h2>Where will the Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s single final contest take place?</h2>The Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final will be played at the Centre Court.<h2>What is the head-to-head record between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner?</h2>This will be their first-ever meeting on the senior circuit. They met once as juniors during the 2016 Junior Billie Jean King Cup where Swiatek won 6-4, 6-2.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-dilip-vengsarkar-to-rahul-dravid-5-indian-batters-with-the-most-test-runs-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-sunil-gavaskar-vinoo-mankad-gundappa-viswanath-1751971407270">From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground</a><h2>Route to final</h2><h3>Iga Swiatek</h3>Semifinal: Beat Belinda Bencic (SUI) 6-2, 6-0Quarterfinal: Beat [19] Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 7-5Round of 16: Beat [23] Clara Tauson (DEN) 6-4, 6-1Round of 32: Beat Danielle Collins (USA) 6-2, 6-3Round of 64: Beat Caty McNally (USA) 5-7, 6-2, 6-1Round of 128: Beat Polina Kudermetova 7-5, 6-1<h3>Amanda Anisimova</h3>Semifinal: Beat [1] Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4Quarterfinal: Beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 7-6(9)Round of 16: Beat [30] Linda Noskova (CZE) 6-2, 5-7, 6-4Round of 32: Beat Dalma Galfi (HUN) 6-3, 5-7, 6-3Round of 64: Beat Renata Zarazua (MEX) 6-4, 6-3Round of 128: Beat Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) 6-0, 6-0<h2>Which channel will broadcast the Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final match in India?</h2>The Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final match in India will be telecasted on Star Sports Network.<h2>Which channel will livestream the Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final match in India?</h2>The Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final match in India will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.

Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek will lock horns at the Centre Court on Saturday (July 12) as the duo goes head-to-head in the Championship clash of the Wimbledon women’s singles.

Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek will lock horns at the Centre Court on Saturday (July 12) as the duo goes head-to-head in the Championship clash of the Wimbledon women’s singles. In a mouth-watering prospect, it will be a shot at glory for both the women with Swiatek eyeing a giant step towards a career Grand Slam having already pocketed the French Open and the US Open. So ahead of the key clash, here are all the details of the match including head-to-head, live streaming and others. When will Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final start? The Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final will start at 8:30 PM IST (4:00 PM local time). Where will the Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s single final contest take place? The Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final will be played at the Centre Court. What is the head-to-head record between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner? This will be their first-ever meeting on the senior circuit. They met once as juniors during the 2016 Junior Billie Jean King Cup where Swiatek won 6-4, 6-2. ALSO READ | From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground Route to final Iga Swiatek Semifinal: Beat Belinda Bencic (SUI) 6-2, 6-0 Quarterfinal: Beat [19] Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 7-5 Round of 16: Beat [23] Clara Tauson (DEN) 6-4, 6-1 Round of 32: Beat Danielle Collins (USA) 6-2, 6-3 Round of 64: Beat Caty McNally (USA) 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 Round of 128: Beat Polina Kudermetova 7-5, 6-1 Amanda Anisimova Semifinal: Beat [1] Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 Quarterfinal: Beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 7-6(9) Round of 16: Beat [30] Linda Noskova (CZE) 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 Round of 32: Beat Dalma Galfi (HUN) 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 Round of 64: Beat Renata Zarazua (MEX) 6-4, 6-3 Round of 128: Beat Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) 6-0, 6-0 Which channel will broadcast the Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final match in India? The Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final match in India will be telecasted on Star Sports Network. Which channel will livestream the Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final match in India? The Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles final match in India will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.

Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek will lock horns at the Centre Court on Saturday (July 12) as the duo goes head-to-head in the Championship clash of the Wimbledon women’s singles.

Amanda Anisimova vs Iga Swiatek, Wimbledon 2025 final: All you need to know - Preview, H2H, timings

Premier League champions Liverpool have paid yet another round of tribute to late forward Diogo Jota as the club has decided to retire squad number 20. In a late announcement on Friday (July 11), Liverpool and its board took the decision in consultation with Jota’s family who were present at the club’s training centre on Friday. Anyone at all levels including LFC Women and Academy will no longer use the squad number.&nbsp;<h2>Liverpool retire Jota’s number 20</h2>?After consultation with his wife, Rute, and family, the club can announce the squad number will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy,” a statement from Liverpool read.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The move is recognition of not only the immeasurable contribution our lad from Portugal made to the Reds’ on-pitch successes over the last five years but also the profound personal impact he had on his teammates, colleagues and supporters and the everlasting connections he built with them.&nbsp;Jota’s iconic number 20 will go down in the history books as he played a key role in Liverpool’s 20th league title win. He was bought by the Reds in 2020 and wore 20 for the entire of his career before a fatal car accident killed him and his brother Andre Silva in Spain on July 3. Jota’s death comes as a huge hole to fill for the Reds as they prepare for the pre-season.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-dilip-vengsarkar-to-rahul-dravid-5-indian-batters-with-the-most-test-runs-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-sunil-gavaskar-vinoo-mankad-gundappa-viswanath-1751971407270">From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground</a>&nbsp;“I believe this is the first time in Liverpool Football Club’s history that such an honour has been bestowed upon an individual. Therefore, we can say this is a unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person,” said Michael Edwards, FSG CEO of Football.&nbsp;“By retiring this squad number, we are making it eternal – and therefore never to be forgotten.&nbsp;“Diogo joined us in 2020, he won us number 20, and he wore – with honour, distinction and affection – the number 20.&nbsp;“As far as Liverpool Football Club is concerned, he will be forever our number 20.”

Premier League champions Liverpool have paid yet another round of tribute to late forward Diogo Jota as the club has decided to retire squad number 20.

Premier League champions Liverpool have paid yet another round of tribute to late forward Diogo Jota as the club has decided to retire squad number 20. In a late announcement on Friday (July 11), Liverpool and its board took the decision in consultation with Jota’s family who were present at the club’s training centre on Friday. Anyone at all levels including LFC Women and Academy will no longer use the squad number. Liverpool retire Jota’s number 20 ?After consultation with his wife, Rute, and family, the club can announce the squad number will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy,” a statement from Liverpool read. “The move is recognition of not only the immeasurable contribution our lad from Portugal made to the Reds’ on-pitch successes over the last five years but also the profound personal impact he had on his teammates, colleagues and supporters and the everlasting connections he built with them. Jota’s iconic number 20 will go down in the history books as he played a key role in Liverpool’s 20th league title win. He was bought by the Reds in 2020 and wore 20 for the entire of his career before a fatal car accident killed him and his brother Andre Silva in Spain on July 3. Jota’s death comes as a huge hole to fill for the Reds as they prepare for the pre-season. ALSO READ | From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground “I believe this is the first time in Liverpool Football Club’s history that such an honour has been bestowed upon an individual. Therefore, we can say this is a unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person,” said Michael Edwards, FSG CEO of Football. “By retiring this squad number, we are making it eternal – and therefore never to be forgotten. “Diogo joined us in 2020, he won us number 20, and he wore – with honour, distinction and affection – the number 20. “As far as Liverpool Football Club is concerned, he will be forever our number 20.”

Premier League champions Liverpool have paid yet another round of tribute to late forward Diogo Jota as the club has decided to retire squad number 20.

'Forever our number 20': Liverpool retire Diogo Jota's squad number in heartfelt tribute to late forward

Novak Djokovic said the reality of his age was hitting him "like never before" after he was crushed by world number one Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday.&nbsp;The Serbian seven-time champion was demolished 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court and will be missing from the final at the All England Club for the first time since 2017.&nbsp;The 38-year-old was aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title and an eighth Wimbledon crown, which would have pulled him level with Roger Federer's record of eight men's titles.He appeared limited in his movements against his 23-year-old opponent, who will face two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's final, and admitted afterwards that he had struggled.&nbsp;Djokovic fell awkwardly late in his quarter-final victory over Flavio Cobolli, sustaining a leg injury.&nbsp;"It wasn't really a pleasant feeling on the court," he said. "I don't want to talk, in details, about my injury and just whine about not managing to play my best.&nbsp;"I want to congratulate Jannik for another great performance. That's it. He's in the finals. He was too strong."&nbsp;Djokovic was forced to pull out of the Australian Open after just one set of his semi-final against Alexander Zverev earlier this year after suffering a muscle tear.But he denied he was suffering bad fortune.&nbsp;"It's just age, the wear and tear of the body," he said. "As much as I'm taking care of it, the reality hits me right now, last year and a half, like never before, to be honest.&nbsp;"It's tough for me to accept that because I feel like when I'm fresh, when I'm fit, I can still play really good tennis. I've proven that this year.&nbsp;"But I guess playing best-of-five, particularly this year, has been a real struggle for me physically. The longer the tournament goes the worse the condition gets. I reach the final stages, I reached the semis of every Slam this year, but I have to play Sinner or Alcaraz.&nbsp;"These guys are fit, young, sharp. I feel like I'm going into the match with the tank half empty. It's just not possible to win a match like that."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-dilip-vengsarkar-to-rahul-dravid-5-indian-batters-with-the-most-test-runs-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-sunil-gavaskar-vinoo-mankad-gundappa-viswanath-1751971407270">From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground</a><h2>Wimbledon return</h2>Djokovic said he was planning to return to Wimbledon next year.&nbsp;"I think, regardless of the fact that I haven't won a Grand Slam this year, or last year, I still feel like I continue to play my best tennis at Grand Slams," he said.&nbsp;"Those are the tournaments that I care about at this stage of my career the most."Djokovic said he did not know what he could do differently.&nbsp;"The amount of hours that I spend on a daily basis to take care of myself, I'd like to challenge everyone who is out there on the tour to see if anybody takes care of themselves more than me," he said.&nbsp;"And I, unfortunately, don't get rewarded for that right now, with injuries at the later stages of Slams. But I was rewarded for many, many years."&nbsp;He added: "I'm just trying to make, I guess, the maximum out of what I have left. Again, I just got off the court, so of course, I'm upset and disappointed, mostly not for the loss, because obviously even if I was fit, I wasn't a favourite to win against Sinner, I know that, but I think I had good chances if I was fit."&nbsp;The Serb was asked who he felt would win Sunday's final.&nbsp;"I think I will give a slight edge to Carlos as a favourite because of the two titles he's won here and the way he's playing and the confidence he has right now," he said."But it's just a slight advantage because Jannik is hitting the ball extremely well. I think it's going to be, again, a very close match-up like they had in Paris (where Alcaraz won in five sets)."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Novak Djokovic was demolished 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court and will be missing from the final at the All England Club for the first time since 2017.

Novak Djokovic said the reality of his age was hitting him "like never before" after he was crushed by world number one Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday. The Serbian seven-time champion was demolished 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court and will be missing from the final at the All England Club for the first time since 2017. The 38-year-old was aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title and an eighth Wimbledon crown, which would have pulled him level with Roger Federer's record of eight men's titles. He appeared limited in his movements against his 23-year-old opponent, who will face two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's final, and admitted afterwards that he had struggled. Djokovic fell awkwardly late in his quarter-final victory over Flavio Cobolli, sustaining a leg injury. "It wasn't really a pleasant feeling on the court," he said. "I don't want to talk, in details, about my injury and just whine about not managing to play my best. "I want to congratulate Jannik for another great performance. That's it. He's in the finals. He was too strong." Djokovic was forced to pull out of the Australian Open after just one set of his semi-final against Alexander Zverev earlier this year after suffering a muscle tear. But he denied he was suffering bad fortune. "It's just age, the wear and tear of the body," he said. "As much as I'm taking care of it, the reality hits me right now, last year and a half, like never before, to be honest. "It's tough for me to accept that because I feel like when I'm fresh, when I'm fit, I can still play really good tennis. I've proven that this year. "But I guess playing best-of-five, particularly this year, has been a real struggle for me physically. The longer the tournament goes the worse the condition gets. I reach the final stages, I reached the semis of every Slam this year, but I have to play Sinner or Alcaraz. "These guys are fit, young, sharp. I feel like I'm going into the match with the tank half empty. It's just not possible to win a match like that." ALSO READ | From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground Wimbledon return Djokovic said he was planning to return to Wimbledon next year. "I think, regardless of the fact that I haven't won a Grand Slam this year, or last year, I still feel like I continue to play my best tennis at Grand Slams," he said. "Those are the tournaments that I care about at this stage of my career the most." Djokovic said he did not know what he could do differently. "The amount of hours that I spend on a daily basis to take care of myself, I'd like to challenge everyone who is out there on the tour to see if anybody takes care of themselves more than me," he said. "And I, unfortunately, don't get rewarded for that right now, with injuries at the later stages of Slams. But I was rewarded for many, many years." He added: "I'm just trying to make, I guess, the maximum out of what I have left. Again, I just got off the court, so of course, I'm upset and disappointed, mostly not for the loss, because obviously even if I was fit, I wasn't a favourite to win against Sinner, I know that, but I think I had good chances if I was fit." The Serb was asked who he felt would win Sunday's final. "I think I will give a slight edge to Carlos as a favourite because of the two titles he's won here and the way he's playing and the confidence he has right now," he said. "But it's just a slight advantage because Jannik is hitting the ball extremely well. I think it's going to be, again, a very close match-up like they had in Paris (where Alcaraz won in five sets)." 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.

Novak Djokovic was demolished 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court and will be missing from the final at the All England Club for the first time since 2017.

Novak Djokovic admits age catching up with him after Wimbledon semis defeat

Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA for a breach of multi-club ownership rules, European football's governing body confirmed on Friday.&nbsp;US businessman John Textor owns a stake in the Eagles and is the majority owner of French club Lyon, who have also qualified for the Europa League.&nbsp;Under UEFA multi-club ownership rules, Lyon have been allowed to keep their place in the second-tier competition of European football as they finished higher in Ligue 1 (6th) than Palace (12th) in the Premier League last season.&nbsp;Palace qualified for European competition for the first time by winning the FA Cup in May - the club's first ever major trophy.&nbsp;Textor has since agreed to sell his 43 percent stake in the London club to New York Jets owner Woody Johnson.&nbsp;However, that deal is yet to be completed and was struck well after UEFA's deadline of March 1 for multi-club conflicts to be resolved.&nbsp;A decision on Palace's fate had been delayed by a separate case that initially saw Lyon relegated to the second tier of French football due to financial problems.&nbsp;The seven-time French champions won an appeal against that decision on Wednesday after Textor stood aside from the day-to-day running of the club.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-dilip-vengsarkar-to-rahul-dravid-5-indian-batters-with-the-most-test-runs-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-sunil-gavaskar-vinoo-mankad-gundappa-viswanath-1751971407270">From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground</a>&nbsp;Palace are expected to appeal the verdict to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Parish told Sky Sports: "We are obviously devastated, most importantly for the supporters. Supporters of all clubs should be devastated for it.&nbsp;"It is a bad day for football," Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish declared."Most right-minded football fans will see what a terrible injustice this is for the football club and one that I hope someone can remedy because I do believe that nobody in football wants to see this - I don't think UEFA want to see it," he told Sky Sports.&nbsp;Nottingham Forest, who had qualified for the Conference League by finishing seventh in the Premier League last season, will replace Palace in the Europa League, a UEFA source told AFP.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US businessman John Textor owns a stake in the Eagles and is the majority owner of French club Lyon, who have also qualified for the Europa League.

Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA for a breach of multi-club ownership rules, European football's governing body confirmed on Friday. US businessman John Textor owns a stake in the Eagles and is the majority owner of French club Lyon, who have also qualified for the Europa League. Under UEFA multi-club ownership rules, Lyon have been allowed to keep their place in the second-tier competition of European football as they finished higher in Ligue 1 (6th) than Palace (12th) in the Premier League last season. Palace qualified for European competition for the first time by winning the FA Cup in May - the club's first ever major trophy. Textor has since agreed to sell his 43 percent stake in the London club to New York Jets owner Woody Johnson. However, that deal is yet to be completed and was struck well after UEFA's deadline of March 1 for multi-club conflicts to be resolved. A decision on Palace's fate had been delayed by a separate case that initially saw Lyon relegated to the second tier of French football due to financial problems. The seven-time French champions won an appeal against that decision on Wednesday after Textor stood aside from the day-to-day running of the club. ALSO READ | From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground Palace are expected to appeal the verdict to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Parish told Sky Sports: "We are obviously devastated, most importantly for the supporters. Supporters of all clubs should be devastated for it. "It is a bad day for football," Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish declared. "Most right-minded football fans will see what a terrible injustice this is for the football club and one that I hope someone can remedy because I do believe that nobody in football wants to see this - I don't think UEFA want to see it," he told Sky Sports. Nottingham Forest, who had qualified for the Conference League by finishing seventh in the Premier League last season, will replace Palace in the Europa League, a UEFA source told AFP. 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.

US businessman John Textor owns a stake in the Eagles and is the majority owner of French club Lyon, who have also qualified for the Europa League.

Crystal Palace demoted to UEFA Conference League for multi-club breach

India finished day 2 (Jul 11) at Lord's even with hosts England in the third Test with KL Rahul (53) and Rishabh Pant (19) at the crease and 145/3 on board. The duo has added 38 runs for the third fourth wicket after India skipper Shubman Gill was dismissed for 16 nearly an hour before the close of play. This was Gill's first low score on the tour after having scored 585 runs in the first two matches. India still are 242 runs in the first innings behind on a pitch which has so far behaved odd.Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-best-test-fielder-of-all-time-joe-root-surpassed-rahul-dravid-for-most-catches-watch-1752250126541">England's Root becomes most successful fielder in Test cricket with STUNNING catch to dismiss Karun Nair</a>Earlier in the day, Root scored his 37th Test hundred after resuming from overnight score of 99 not out. He dispatched India pacer Jasprit Bumrah for a four to reach the milestone but was dismissed by same bowler shortly after. Root's 103 also took him past 3000 Test runs against India - the only player to achieve the mark.England had started their day from 251/4 but were suddenly 271/6 with Bumrah taking all three wickets. England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith, who's in great form this series, then added 84 runs for the seventh wicket with Brydon Carse (56) before being dismissed by Mohammed Siraj on 51. England managed to added just 28 runs more after Smith's dismissal and were bowled out for 387 in the first innings after tea.In reply, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit three fours in the first over of the innings off Chris Woakes but was dismissed by returning Jofra Archer in the very next over. India went to tea at 44/1 as Rahul and Nair ensured not further loss of wickets. After Nair's dismissal in the final session, Gill and Rahul added 33 runs for the third wicket before Woakes sent the Indian skipper back.

India still are 242 runs in the first innings behind on a pitch which has so far behaved odd after finishing day 2 at 145/3 with KL Rahul (53) and Rishbah Pant (19) at the crease.

India finished day 2 (Jul 11) at Lord's even with hosts England in the third Test with KL Rahul (53) and Rishabh Pant (19) at the crease and 145/3 on board. The duo has added 38 runs for the third fourth wicket after India skipper Shubman Gill was dismissed for 16 nearly an hour before the close of play. This was Gill's first low score on the tour after having scored 585 runs in the first two matches. India still are 242 runs in the first innings behind on a pitch which has so far behaved odd. Also Watch - England's Root becomes most successful fielder in Test cricket with STUNNING catch to dismiss Karun Nair Earlier in the day, Root scored his 37th Test hundred after resuming from overnight score of 99 not out. He dispatched India pacer Jasprit Bumrah for a four to reach the milestone but was dismissed by same bowler shortly after. Root's 103 also took him past 3000 Test runs against India - the only player to achieve the mark. England had started their day from 251/4 but were suddenly 271/6 with Bumrah taking all three wickets. England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith, who's in great form this series, then added 84 runs for the seventh wicket with Brydon Carse (56) before being dismissed by Mohammed Siraj on 51. England managed to added just 28 runs more after Smith's dismissal and were bowled out for 387 in the first innings after tea. In reply, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit three fours in the first over of the innings off Chris Woakes but was dismissed by returning Jofra Archer in the very next over. India went to tea at 44/1 as Rahul and Nair ensured not further loss of wickets. After Nair's dismissal in the final session, Gill and Rahul added 33 runs for the third wicket before Woakes sent the Indian skipper back.

India still are 242 runs in the first innings behind on a pitch which has so far behaved odd after finishing day 2 at 145/3 with KL Rahul (53) and Rishbah Pant (19) at the crease.

IND vs ENG: Rahul holds fort for India after Smith revives England

The inevitable has happened. For the very first time, the Italy national cricket team will take part in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The Italian team qualified for their first-ever Cricket World Cup on Friday (July 11). Italy, though they lost their ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 match to the Netherlands by 9 wickets at The Hague on Friday (July 11), secured a top-two finish, and thus they will be heading to India next year to compete in the 2026 edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be hosted across venues in India and Sri Lanka in February and March next year.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-my-mom-was-crying-when-i-fell-in-the-first-round-recalls-neeraj-chopra-after-successfully-hosting-nc-classic-2025-1752245618212">'My mom was crying when I fell in the first round', recalls Neeraj Chopra after successfully hosting NC Classic 2025</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒛𝒛𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒊 🤩 Italy will make their first-ever appearance in the ICC Men&#39;s T20 World Cup 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/sqN3ICFVfH">pic.twitter.com/sqN3ICFVfH</a>&mdash; ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1943714500248580151?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Italian team, following their phenomenal performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025, in which they defeated Scotland by 12 runs on July 9, would want to perform well at the shortest format mega-event next year. Italy and the Netherlands' qualification for T20 World Cup 2026 on Friday also came at the expense of a heartbreak for Jersey. The Jersey men's cricket team also ended the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 with five points from four games but ended third behind Italy because they had a poor net run rate.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/families-are-important-but-not-a-holiday-india-coach-gautam-gambhir-backs-bcci-rule-that-once-irked-kohli-rohit-1752227522339">‘Families are important…but it’s not a holiday,’ Gambhir backs BCCI rule that once irked Kohli, Rohit</a>&nbsp;Had Italy beaten the Netherlands in the final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 at Sportpark Westvliet in The Hague on Friday, Jersey would have been second in the points table and have qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026.

In a historic first Italy qualifies for ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026

The inevitable has happened. For the very first time, the Italy national cricket team will take part in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The Italian team qualified for their first-ever Cricket World Cup on Friday (July 11). Italy, though they lost their ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 match to the Netherlands by 9 wickets at The Hague on Friday (July 11), secured a top-two finish, and thus they will be heading to India next year to compete in the 2026 edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be hosted across venues in India and Sri Lanka in February and March next year. Also Read: 'My mom was crying when I fell in the first round', recalls Neeraj Chopra after successfully hosting NC Classic 2025

Italy finished second in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025

In a historic first, Italy qualifies for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

England player Joe Root created history on day 2 (Jul 11) of the third Test against India at Lord's by becoming the most successful fielder of all-time. Root took a brilliant one-handed diving catch at the slips to record his 211th catch in Test history - the most by any fielder. He surpassed India's Rahul Dravid for the record who had taken 210 catches in Test cricket. Root's catch also broke a stubborn 61-run partnership between KL Rahul and Karun Nair for the second wicket to give England an opening.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/joe-root-is-first-batter-to-score-3k-test-runs-vs-india-but-this-pak-batter-has-highest-average-1752232040021">Joe Root is first batter to score 3k Test runs vs India</a>The moment came in middle of the third session when Nair, batting at 40, edged an uplifting ball from England skipper Ben Stokes to the slips. Root dived to his left and plucked the ball just inches above the ground. Have a look at the catch below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Out on his own at the 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐩 🔝 What a way to go clear with the most catches in Test history 🥇 <a href="https://t.co/zDMUdRFZcq">pic.twitter.com/zDMUdRFZcq</a>&mdash; England Cricket (@englandcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1943698329948278933?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier in the day, Root also scored his 37th Test hundred after resuming from overnight score of 99 not out. He dispatched India pacer Jasprit Bumrah for a four to reach the milestone but was dismissed by same bowler shortly after. Root's 103 also took him past 3000 Test runs against India - the only player to achieve the mark.England had started their day from 251/4 but were suddenly 271/6 with Bumrah taking all three wickets. England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith, who's in great form this series, then added 84 runs for the seventh wicket with Brydon Carse (56) before being dismissed by Mohammed Siraj on 51. England managed to added just 28 runs more after Smith's dismissal and were bowled out for 387 in the first innings after tea.In reply, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit three fours in the first over of the innings off Chris Woakes but was dismissed by returning Jofra Archer in the very next over. India went to tea at 44/1 as Rahul and Nair ensured not further loss of wickets.&nbsp;

Root took a brilliant one-handed diving catch at the slips to record his 211th catch in Test history - the most by any fielder. He surpassed India's Rahul Dravid for the record who had taken 210 catches in Test cricket.

England player Joe Root created history on day 2 (Jul 11) of the third Test against India at Lord's by becoming the most successful fielder of all-time. Root took a brilliant one-handed diving catch at the slips to record his 211th catch in Test history - the most by any fielder. He surpassed India's Rahul Dravid for the record who had taken 210 catches in Test cricket. Root's catch also broke a stubborn 61-run partnership between KL Rahul and Karun Nair for the second wicket to give England an opening. Also Read - Joe Root is first batter to score 3k Test runs vs India The moment came in middle of the third session when Nair, batting at 40, edged an uplifting ball from England skipper Ben Stokes to the slips. Root dived to his left and plucked the ball just inches above the ground. Have a look at the catch below:

Root took a brilliant one-handed diving catch at the slips to record his 211th catch in Test history - the most by any fielder. He surpassed India's Rahul Dravid for the record who had taken 210 catches in Test cricket.

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