Zimbabwe opening batsman Brian Bennett was ruled out of the rest of the first Test against South Africa on Sunday after being diagnosed with mild concussion. Bennett, who scored 139 on his previous Test appearance against England in Nottingham last month, had scored 19 off 24 balls on the second day of the match when he attempted a hook against fast bowler Kwena Maphaka and was struck on the helmet.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-what-is-team-india-test-record-at-edgbaston-birmingham-venue-for-second-game-1751195363763">IND vs ENG: What is India’s Test record at Edgbaston, venue for second Test</a>&nbsp;After lengthy treatment on the field the 21-year-old resumed batting and faced three more deliveries in the next over from Codi Yusuf before walking off the field.&nbsp;Zimbabwe Cricket announced during the lunch break that Bennett had been ruled out of the match and in keeping with concussion protocols would be replaced by Prince Masvaure.<h3>Lhuan-dre Pretorius creates history in first innings</h3>&nbsp;Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius hit a dazzling 153 on debut and transformed South Africa's fortunes on the first day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Saturday.&nbsp;South Africa scored 418 for nine, a total which seemed unlikely when Pretorius arrived at the crease with his team in trouble at 23 for three. Fast bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch, batting at number eight, made 100 not out, reaching his century in the last over of the day.&nbsp;Pretorius, a solidly-built left-hander aged 19 years and 93 days, became the youngest South African to hit a Test century and the seventh from his country to make a hundred on Test debut.&nbsp;Pretorius hit a six off the fourth ball he faced, from left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza, then smiled broadly at batting partner Wiaan Mulder. He hit another six and seven fours in reaching his century off 112 balls. He hit a total of four sixes and 11 fours off 160 deliveries before he was caught at mid-on off a top-edged pull against fast bowler Tanaka Chivanga.&nbsp;Pretorius gave no chances but the Zimbabwean players seemed convinced that he had edged a ball from Chivanga to wicketkeeper Tafadzwa Tsiga when he was on 30. No decision review system is in place for the series.&nbsp;Chivanga, who took the first three wickets while conceding only eight runs, took four for 83 despite seeming to struggle with a hamstring strain during the afternoon.&nbsp;Chivanga and fellow fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, who took two for 59, generated pace and bounce but they were the only specialist seamers in the team and Zimbabwe's four spin bowlers proved expensive.&nbsp;"We knew they had only two seamers so we tried to take the spinners out of the attack," said Pretorius "It was doing quite a bit early in the morning and the situation when I came in was quite tough.&nbsp;"Wiaan kept me quite calm and I just tried to enjoy the moment and play with a smile on my face."&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.

Bennett, who scored 139 on his previous Test appearance against England in Nottingham last month, had scored 19 off 24 balls on the second day of the match when he attempted a hook against fast bowler Kwena Maphaka and was struck on the helmet.

Zimbabwe opening batsman Brian Bennett was ruled out of the rest of the first Test against South Africa on Sunday after being diagnosed with mild concussion. Bennett, who scored 139 on his previous Test appearance against England in Nottingham last month, had scored 19 off 24 balls on the second day of the match when he attempted a hook against fast bowler Kwena Maphaka and was struck on the helmet. Also read | IND vs ENG: What is India’s Test record at Edgbaston, venue for second Test After lengthy treatment on the field the 21-year-old resumed batting and faced three more deliveries in the next over from Codi Yusuf before walking off the field. Zimbabwe Cricket announced during the lunch break that Bennett had been ruled out of the match and in keeping with concussion protocols would be replaced by Prince Masvaure. Lhuan-dre Pretorius creates history in first innings Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius hit a dazzling 153 on debut and transformed South Africa's fortunes on the first day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Saturday. South Africa scored 418 for nine, a total which seemed unlikely when Pretorius arrived at the crease with his team in trouble at 23 for three. Fast bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch, batting at number eight, made 100 not out, reaching his century in the last over of the day. Pretorius, a solidly-built left-hander aged 19 years and 93 days, became the youngest South African to hit a Test century and the seventh from his country to make a hundred on Test debut. Pretorius hit a six off the fourth ball he faced, from left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza, then smiled broadly at batting partner Wiaan Mulder. He hit another six and seven fours in reaching his century off 112 balls. He hit a total of four sixes and 11 fours off 160 deliveries before he was caught at mid-on off a top-edged pull against fast bowler Tanaka Chivanga. Pretorius gave no chances but the Zimbabwean players seemed convinced that he had edged a ball from Chivanga to wicketkeeper Tafadzwa Tsiga when he was on 30. No decision review system is in place for the series. Chivanga, who took the first three wickets while conceding only eight runs, took four for 83 despite seeming to struggle with a hamstring strain during the afternoon. Chivanga and fellow fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, who took two for 59, generated pace and bounce but they were the only specialist seamers in the team and Zimbabwe's four spin bowlers proved expensive. "We knew they had only two seamers so we tried to take the spinners out of the attack," said Pretorius "It was doing quite a bit early in the morning and the situation when I came in was quite tough. "Wiaan kept me quite calm and I just tried to enjoy the moment and play with a smile on my face." 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.

Bennett, who scored 139 on his previous Test appearance against England in Nottingham last month, had scored 19 off 24 balls on the second day of the match when he attempted a hook against fast bowler Kwena Maphaka and was struck on the helmet.

ZIM vs SA: Zimbabwe batter Bennett ruled out of South Africa Test with concussion

Team India will face England in the second of the five-match Test series at Edgbaston in Birmingham starting next Wednesday (Jul 2). After losing the series opener at Headingley in Leeds, despite having hit five centuries across both innings – most by an Indian Test team, the visiting team failed to stand tall, losing the match by five wickets. Trailing behind in their first series of the new WTC cycle, Team India has plenty to catch up with, including bettering their record at the venue of the second Test – Edgbaston. Has India ever won a Test here? Let’s look at it.&nbsp;Edgbaston hasn’t been the happy hunting ground for India, especially in Tests. Having played eight matches at this venue to date, India has lost seven and drew one. It, however, isn’t the only venue where they haven't won a Test, with the remaining ones being the Old Trafford in Manchester (four losses and five draws in nine Tests) and the Rose Bowl in Southampton (three losses in as many matches).&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-vs-aus-2025-west-indies-head-coach-darren-sammy-penalised-for-criticising-tv-umpire-during-1st-test-vs-australia-1751192501983">West Indies coach Darren Sammy penalised for criticising TV umpire during 1st Test vs Australia</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham first hosted an international game in 1902, with India playing its first match at this venue back in 1967. Off the 16 innings played here, India has crossed the 300-run-mark only twice, with their lowest score being 92. Although India lost all matches here, their only draw came during the 1986 Test series, a series Team India eventually won. &nbsp;Back in 2011, England opener Alastair Cook scored 294 runs in the first innings, powering his team to a massive 710 for seven – the highest Test innings total at the venue.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, when India last played here in 2022, they lost the match, with England completing their highest successful run chase, hunting 378 inside 76.4 overs with seven wickets remaining.

Edgbaston hasn’t been the happy hunting ground for India, especially in Tests.

Team India will face England in the second of the five-match Test series at Edgbaston in Birmingham starting next Wednesday (Jul 2). After losing the series opener at Headingley in Leeds, despite having hit five centuries across both innings – most by an Indian Test team, the visiting team failed to stand tall, losing the match by five wickets. Trailing behind in their first series of the new WTC cycle, Team India has plenty to catch up with, including bettering their record at the venue of the second Test – Edgbaston. Has India ever won a Test here? Let’s look at it. Edgbaston hasn’t been the happy hunting ground for India, especially in Tests. Having played eight matches at this venue to date, India has lost seven and drew one. It, however, isn’t the only venue where they haven't won a Test, with the remaining ones being the Old Trafford in Manchester (four losses and five draws in nine Tests) and the Rose Bowl in Southampton (three losses in as many matches). Also read | West Indies coach Darren Sammy penalised for criticising TV umpire during 1st Test vs Australia Meanwhile, the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham first hosted an international game in 1902, with India playing its first match at this venue back in 1967. Off the 16 innings played here, India has crossed the 300-run-mark only twice, with their lowest score being 92. Although India lost all matches here, their only draw came during the 1986 Test series, a series Team India eventually won. Back in 2011, England opener Alastair Cook scored 294 runs in the first innings, powering his team to a massive 710 for seven – the highest Test innings total at the venue. However, when India last played here in 2022, they lost the match, with England completing their highest successful run chase, hunting 378 inside 76.4 overs with seven wickets remaining.

Edgbaston hasn’t been the happy hunting ground for India, especially in Tests.

IND vs ENG: What is India’s Test record at Edgbaston, venue for second Test

Jake Paul, the American social media sensation turned professional boxer, has built a dynamic career in sports and entertainment. Born on January 17, 1997, Jake initially gained fame on the Vine platform before making his way into acting on the Disney series Bizaardvark. Over the years, he transformed into a prominent figure in the world of combat sports, establishing himself as a brand that extends far beyond the boxing ring. Apart from shining on the field, Jake has built an empire for himself through different businesses. Let's break down the net worth of Jake Paul.<h2>Jake Paul’s Net Worth in 2025</h2>Jake Paul's net worth in 2025 is estimated to be between $100 million and $120 million, according to Forbes. His income comes from multiple sources, with boxing being the primary one. From 2020 to 2024, Jake earned between $20 million and $50 million annually, with his most lucrative fight pulling in a whopping $75 million in total revenue, including pay-per-view (PPV) sales and sponsorships.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-2025-complete-guide-to-dates-key-players-and-live-streaming-details-in-india-1751110789635">Wimbledon 2025: Complete guide to dates, key players and live streaming details in India</a>&nbsp;Aside from boxing, Paul has ventured into several business endeavours. His company, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), has been instrumental in promoting major boxing events, including the Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor fight. Additionally, Jake co-founded a venture capital firm, Anti Fund, and a sports betting platform called Betr, targeting Gen Z audiences. His wellness and grooming brand, W by Jake Paul, is sold at Walmart, adding to his business portfolio.<h2>Jake Paul's Boxing Career Journey</h2>Paul's boxing career took off in 2018 with an amateur victory over fellow YouTuber Deji Olatunji. His professional debut came in January 2020, where he won his first fight against AnEsonGib in the first round. He quickly gained a reputation for his knockout power, defeating MMA veterans like Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and even former NBA star Nate Robinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite suffering a split decision loss to Tommy Fury in 2022, Jake rebounded with notable victories over Nate Diaz and Andre August. As of mid-2025, Jake Paul's record stands at 11 wins and 1 loss, making him one of the most talked-about figures in modern boxing.

Apart from shining on the field, Jake has built an empire for himself through different businesses. Let's break down the net worth of Jake Paul.

Jake Paul, the American social media sensation turned professional boxer, has built a dynamic career in sports and entertainment. Born on January 17, 1997, Jake initially gained fame on the Vine platform before making his way into acting on the Disney series Bizaardvark. Over the years, he transformed into a prominent figure in the world of combat sports, establishing himself as a brand that extends far beyond the boxing ring. Apart from shining on the field, Jake has built an empire for himself through different businesses. Let's break down the net worth of Jake Paul. Jake Paul’s Net Worth in 2025 Jake Paul's net worth in 2025 is estimated to be between $100 million and $120 million, according to Forbes. His income comes from multiple sources, with boxing being the primary one. From 2020 to 2024, Jake earned between $20 million and $50 million annually, with his most lucrative fight pulling in a whopping $75 million in total revenue, including pay-per-view (PPV) sales and sponsorships. Also Read | Wimbledon 2025: Complete guide to dates, key players and live streaming details in India Aside from boxing, Paul has ventured into several business endeavours. His company, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), has been instrumental in promoting major boxing events, including the Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor fight. Additionally, Jake co-founded a venture capital firm, Anti Fund, and a sports betting platform called Betr, targeting Gen Z audiences. His wellness and grooming brand, W by Jake Paul, is sold at Walmart, adding to his business portfolio. Jake Paul's Boxing Career Journey Paul's boxing career took off in 2018 with an amateur victory over fellow YouTuber Deji Olatunji. His professional debut came in January 2020, where he won his first fight against AnEsonGib in the first round. He quickly gained a reputation for his knockout power, defeating MMA veterans like Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and even former NBA star Nate Robinson. Despite suffering a split decision loss to Tommy Fury in 2022, Jake rebounded with notable victories over Nate Diaz and Andre August. As of mid-2025, Jake Paul's record stands at 11 wins and 1 loss, making him one of the most talked-about figures in modern boxing.

Apart from shining inside the boxing ring, Jake has built an empire for himself through different businesses. Let's break down the net worth of Jake Paul.

What is the net worth of Jake Paul in 2025?

West Indies head coach Darren Sammy is penalised for criticising TV umpire Adrian Holdstock over several contentious decisions he made during the recently concluded first Test against Australia in Barbados. Even during the game which ended within three days, Sammy took a shot at the TV umpire, accusing him of having ‘something against his team’ as a few of his decisions created headlines for the wrong reasons. Although the TV umpire’s calls stood during those moments, replays suggested something fishy, irking the West Indian camp and Sammy, who took out his frustration in the post-match media briefing.&nbsp;Following his remarks against Holdstock, the ICC fined Sammy 15 per cent of his match fees for committing a Level 1 offence of the ICC Code of Conduct on the second day of the Test. Sammy breached Article 2.7, which relates to "public criticism of, or inappropriate comment in relation to an incident occurring in an International Match or any Player, Player Support Personnel, Match Official or team participating in any International Match, irrespective of when such criticism or inappropriate comment is made".&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/woman-accuses-rcb-seamer-yash-dayal-for-assault-exploitation-on-pretext-of-marriage-report-1751185533840">Woman accuses RCB seamer Yash Dayal of assault, exploitation on pretext of marriage – Report</a> &nbsp;The ICC also slapped one demerit point to this disciplinary record, his first in 24 months. Meanwhile, Sammy admitted to the sanctions proposed by Javagal Srinath of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, as a result of which no formal hearing is required. On-field umpires Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, third umpire Holdstock, and fourth umpire Gregory Brathwaite levelled the charge against Sammy. &nbsp;Moreover, Level 1 offences carry a minimum charge of an official reprimand, and the maximum punishment is deducting a player’s 50 per cent match fee or slapping two demerit points.<h3>Sammy’s not alone! &nbsp;</h3>Darren Sammy is not the first player from the West Indies unit to be penalised in the Barbados Test.&nbsp; &nbsp;For instance on day one, when Windies quick Jayden Seales gave a sendoff to Australia captain Pat Cummins after dismissing him, the ICC fined 15 per cent of his match fees, further slapping a demerit point for breaching Article 2.5 of the Code of Conduct, relating to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match".

Although the TV umpire’s calls stood during those moments, replays suggested something fishy, irking the West Indian camp and Sammy, who took out his frustration in the post-match media briefing.

West Indies head coach Darren Sammy is penalised for criticising TV umpire Adrian Holdstock over several contentious decisions he made during the recently concluded first Test against Australia in Barbados. Even during the game which ended within three days, Sammy took a shot at the TV umpire, accusing him of having ‘something against his team’ as a few of his decisions created headlines for the wrong reasons. Although the TV umpire’s calls stood during those moments, replays suggested something fishy, irking the West Indian camp and Sammy, who took out his frustration in the post-match media briefing. Following his remarks against Holdstock, the ICC fined Sammy 15 per cent of his match fees for committing a Level 1 offence of the ICC Code of Conduct on the second day of the Test. Sammy breached Article 2.7, which relates to "public criticism of, or inappropriate comment in relation to an incident occurring in an International Match or any Player, Player Support Personnel, Match Official or team participating in any International Match, irrespective of when such criticism or inappropriate comment is made". Also read | Woman accuses RCB seamer Yash Dayal of assault, exploitation on pretext of marriage – Report The ICC also slapped one demerit point to this disciplinary record, his first in 24 months. Meanwhile, Sammy admitted to the sanctions proposed by Javagal Srinath of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, as a result of which no formal hearing is required. On-field umpires Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, third umpire Holdstock, and fourth umpire Gregory Brathwaite levelled the charge against Sammy. Moreover, Level 1 offences carry a minimum charge of an official reprimand, and the maximum punishment is deducting a player’s 50 per cent match fee or slapping two demerit points. Sammy’s not alone! Darren Sammy is not the first player from the West Indies unit to be penalised in the Barbados Test. For instance on day one, when Windies quick Jayden Seales gave a sendoff to Australia captain Pat Cummins after dismissing him, the ICC fined 15 per cent of his match fees, further slapping a demerit point for breaching Article 2.5 of the Code of Conduct, relating to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match".

Although the TV umpire’s calls stood during those moments, replays suggested something fishy, irking the West Indian camp and Sammy, who took out his frustration in the post-match media briefing.

West Indies coach Darren Sammy penalised for criticising TV umpire during 1st Test vs Australia

Jake Paul, a former social media star-turned-professional-boxer beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by a unanimous decision in a cruiserweight bout held in California. The 39-year-old Chavez, once a middleweight world champion and the son of Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., looked slow and uninterested throughout most of the fight. He threw very few punches, especially in the early rounds and stayed behind a defensive approach while Paul dominated the action with sharp punches and strong hooks to both the head and body.&nbsp;Paul, 28, earned a unanimous decision with scores of 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93. Despite winning clearly, the crowd at the sold-out Honda Center in Anaheim booed him. Paul responded by telling the audience to shut up and claimed he barely got hit during the fight.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-emma-raducanu-address-dating-rumours-with-carlos-alcaraz-ahead-of-wimbledon-pairing-1751179415633">Emma Raducanu address dating rumours with Carlos Alcaraz ahead of Wimbledon pairing</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, this latest win adds to the debate about Paul’s place in boxing. While he now holds 12 professional wins, critics argue that many of his opponents, like much older Mike Tyson or Chavez Jr., didn’t reflect the level of competition expected at the top of the sport.&nbsp;&nbsp;Chavez has struggled with consistency and motivation in recent years and previously lost to former UFC fighter Anderson Silva.&nbsp;<h3>Paul calls for THESE names</h3>&nbsp;Many believe that Paul has improved his boxing skills by improving his speed, accuracy and stamina. He also says that he wants to fight stronger opponents, naming boxers like Gilberto Ramirez and Badou Jack, who both hold major titles in boxing.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and lightweight star Gervonta Davis, the two Jake called out earlier, seem unrealistic due to the large differences in weight classes.&nbsp;Besides, several boxing officials have hinted that Paul could be ranked soon by major organizations like the WBA or WBC as he has attracted new fans to the sport and also supported women’s boxing.

Some boxing officials have hinted that Paul could be ranked soon by major organizations like the WBA or WBC as he has attracted many new fans to the sport and also supported women’s boxing.

Jake Paul, a former social media star-turned-professional-boxer beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by a unanimous decision in a cruiserweight bout held in California. The 39-year-old Chavez, once a middleweight world champion and the son of Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., looked slow and uninterested throughout most of the fight. He threw very few punches, especially in the early rounds and stayed behind a defensive approach while Paul dominated the action with sharp punches and strong hooks to both the head and body. Paul, 28, earned a unanimous decision with scores of 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93. Despite winning clearly, the crowd at the sold-out Honda Center in Anaheim booed him. Paul responded by telling the audience to shut up and claimed he barely got hit during the fight. Also read | Emma Raducanu address dating rumours with Carlos Alcaraz ahead of Wimbledon pairing Meanwhile, this latest win adds to the debate about Paul’s place in boxing. While he now holds 12 professional wins, critics argue that many of his opponents, like much older Mike Tyson or Chavez Jr., didn’t reflect the level of competition expected at the top of the sport. Chavez has struggled with consistency and motivation in recent years and previously lost to former UFC fighter Anderson Silva. Paul calls for THESE names Many believe that Paul has improved his boxing skills by improving his speed, accuracy and stamina. He also says that he wants to fight stronger opponents, naming boxers like Gilberto Ramirez and Badou Jack, who both hold major titles in boxing. However, heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and lightweight star Gervonta Davis, the two Jake called out earlier, seem unrealistic due to the large differences in weight classes. Besides, several boxing officials have hinted that Paul could be ranked soon by major organizations like the WBA or WBC as he has attracted new fans to the sport and also supported women’s boxing.

Some boxing officials have hinted that Paul could be ranked soon by major organizations like the WBA or WBC as he has attracted many new fans to the sport and also supported women’s boxing.

Jake Paul dominates Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, calls out THESE big names

India's stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana inscribed her name in golden letters in Indian cricket history as she became the first woman from the country to score centuries in all three formats. Her magnificent 112 off just 62 balls on Saturday (Jun 28) against England also registered the highest individual score by an Indian in women’s T20Is, surpassing Harmanpreet Kaur’s 103 at the 2018 T20 World Cup. Riding on her masterclass, India hammered England by a massive 97 runs in the opening T20I at Nottingham, marking England’s heaviest defeat in T20Is by runs.&nbsp;Mandhana, leading the side in Harmanpreet Kaur's absence, was rock solid right from the start. She added 77 runs with Shafali Verma (20) for the first wicket and followed it up with a quickfire 94-run partnership with Harleen Deol (43 off 23 balls). Mandhana reached her half-century in 27 balls and went on to notch up her maiden T20I century in just 51 balls.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-young-sensation-vaibhav-suryavanshi-fires-india-u19-to-dominant-win-over-england-1751094058799">IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi fires India U-19 to dominant win over England</a>&nbsp;Thanks to Mandhana’s heroics, India posted a mammoth total of 210/5 in 20 overs. Despite a mini-collapse in the final overs, with Lauren Bell picking up 3/27, India went past the 200-run mark.

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England, in reply, were struck in the spin web of debutant spinner Shree Charani, who picked 4/12. The hosts never recovered from early blows and were bundled out for just 113 in 14.5 overs. Only Nat Sciver-Brunt (66 off 42) showed some fight, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the defeat. With this win, India leads the five-match T20I series 1-0.&nbsp;This result now stands as England’s worst T20I loss by runs, ahead of their 93-run defeat to Australia in 2019. They’ve suffered four of their five heaviest T20I defeats (by runs) against India or Australia.

Mandhana, leading the side in Harmanpreet Kaur's absence, was rock solid right from the start. She added 77 runs with Shafali Verma (20) for the first wicket and followed it up with a quickfire 94-run partnership with Harleen Deol (43 off 23 balls).

India's stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana inscribed her name in golden letters in Indian cricket history as she became the first woman from the country to score centuries in all three formats. Her magnificent 112 off just 62 balls on Saturday (Jun 28) against England also registered the highest individual score by an Indian in women’s T20Is, surpassing Harmanpreet Kaur’s 103 at the 2018 T20 World Cup. Riding on her masterclass, India hammered England by a massive 97 runs in the opening T20I at Nottingham, marking England’s heaviest defeat in T20Is by runs. Mandhana, leading the side in Harmanpreet Kaur's absence, was rock solid right from the start. She added 77 runs with Shafali Verma (20) for the first wicket and followed it up with a quickfire 94-run partnership with Harleen Deol (43 off 23 balls). Mandhana reached her half-century in 27 balls and went on to notch up her maiden T20I century in just 51 balls. Also Read | IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi fires India U-19 to dominant win over England Thanks to Mandhana’s heroics, India posted a mammoth total of 210/5 in 20 overs. Despite a mini-collapse in the final overs, with Lauren Bell picking up 3/27, India went past the 200-run mark.

Mandhana, leading the side in Harmanpreet Kaur's absence, was rock solid right from the start. She added 77 runs with Shafali Verma (20) for the first wicket and followed it up with a quickfire 94-run partnership with Harleen Deol (43 off 23 balls).

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Yash Dayal, India and IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) seamer has reportedly been accused of mental, emotional and physical exploitation by a woman under the pretext of marriage. The woman submitted a report through the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s online portal, IGRS, prompting the CM's office to seek a formal report from Indirapuram’s Circle Officer (CO). The Ghaziabad police have reportedly been given a deadline of July 21 to act on the matter. Yet to make his India debut across formats, Dayal became a household name following conceding five sixes to KKR’s Rinku Singh in an IPL 2023 tie in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;The woman in question initially complained earlier this month (June 14) but claimed that police took no action. Considering no significant movement took place at the ground level, she moved to the Chief Minister’s office for justice.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/west-indies-fast-bowler-shamar-joseph-accused-of-rape-by-11-women-teen-cousin-report-sexual-assault-arrest-australia-1751097886747">Shamar Joseph, Gabba fame West Indies quick, accused of rape by 11 women, including teen cousin – Report</a> &nbsp;In the lodged FIR, the woman alleged that she was in a relationship with Dayal for five years, and despite him introducing her to his family and acting as his spouse, she trusted him, only for him to assault her on all counts. “For the past 5 years, the complainant had been in a relationship with a cricketer. The man emotionally, mentally, and physically exploited her by misleading her with the promise of marriage. He introduced the complainant to his family and behaved like a husband, which made her trust him completely,” the FIR reads. &nbsp;The FIR also reads that after she confronted the left-arm fast-bowler about his intentions, he abused her. &nbsp;“When the complainant realized the deception and protested, she was subjected to physical violence and mental harassment. During the relationship, the complainant was also exploited financially and emotionally,” the complaint further read.&nbsp;<h2>More to it &nbsp;</h2>The woman also claims that Dayal took money from her, further alleging him of behaving similarly with several other women. &nbsp;“Later, it was found that the man was involved in similar false relationships with other girls too,” the statement adds. &nbsp;Per the woman, she possesses ‘chat records, screenshots, videos and photos as evidence’ to back her claims. &nbsp;Meanwhile, she concluded her FIR with a plea for an immediate and fair investigation. &nbsp;“It has been requested that a swift investigation be conducted into the matter and that legal action be taken against the concerned individual. This step is not only important for her but also for all those girls who fall victim to such deceitful relationships.” &nbsp;Dayal, however, was part of the winning RCB squad this season, picking 13 wickets.

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The woman in question initially complained earlier this month (June 14) but claimed that police took no action.

Yash Dayal, India and IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) seamer has reportedly been accused of mental, emotional and physical exploitation by a woman under the pretext of marriage. The woman submitted a report through the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s online portal, IGRS, prompting the CM's office to seek a formal report from Indirapuram’s Circle Officer (CO). The Ghaziabad police have reportedly been given a deadline of July 21 to act on the matter. Yet to make his India debut across formats, Dayal became a household name following conceding five sixes to KKR’s Rinku Singh in an IPL 2023 tie in Ahmedabad. The woman in question initially complained earlier this month (June 14) but claimed that police took no action. Considering no significant movement took place at the ground level, she moved to the Chief Minister’s office for justice. Also read | Shamar Joseph, Gabba fame West Indies quick, accused of rape by 11 women, including teen cousin – Report In the lodged FIR, the woman alleged that she was in a relationship with Dayal for five years, and despite him introducing her to his family and acting as his spouse, she trusted him, only for him to assault her on all counts. “For the past 5 years, the complainant had been in a relationship with a cricketer. The man emotionally, mentally, and physically exploited her by misleading her with the promise of marriage. He introduced the complainant to his family and behaved like a husband, which made her trust him completely,” the FIR reads. The FIR also reads that after she confronted the left-arm fast-bowler about his intentions, he abused her. “When the complainant realized the deception and protested, she was subjected to physical violence and mental harassment. During the relationship, the complainant was also exploited financially and emotionally,” the complaint further read. More to it The woman also claims that Dayal took money from her, further alleging him of behaving similarly with several other women. “Later, it was found that the man was involved in similar false relationships with other girls too,” the statement adds. Per the woman, she possesses ‘chat records, screenshots, videos and photos as evidence’ to back her claims. Meanwhile, she concluded her FIR with a plea for an immediate and fair investigation. “It has been requested that a swift investigation be conducted into the matter and that legal action be taken against the concerned individual. This step is not only important for her but also for all those girls who fall victim to such deceitful relationships.” Dayal, however, was part of the winning RCB squad this season, picking 13 wickets.

The woman in question initially complained earlier this month (June 14) but claimed that police took no action.

Woman accuses RCB seamer Yash Dayal of assault, exploitation on pretext of marriage – Report

Chelsea defeated Benfica 4-1 in extra time in a chaotic weather-disrupted last-16 clash to book their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored in extra time to send Premier League side Chelsea into a quarter-final clash against Brazil's Palmeiras. Chelsea's late burst of scoring settled a game that took four hours, 39 minutes to complete at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina after a near two-hour weather delay.&nbsp;Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was left satisfied with his team's victory but slammed the delay that turned the tie into a near five-hour marathon.&nbsp;"I think it's a joke, it's not football," Maresca said. "For 85 minutes we were in control of the game. We created enough chances to win the game. Then after the break, the game changed -- for me personally, it's not football."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fascist-dictator-benito-mussolinis-grandson-back-in-rome-football-1751105966769">Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini’s grandson back in Rome football</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Chelsea had been seemingly poised for victory after Reece James' opportunistic second-half free-kick had left them 1-0 up with four minutes of regulation time remaining.&nbsp;But just as Chelsea began to think about their quarter-final assignment, the arrival of a storm over Charlotte triggered local safety protocols which required the game to be halted.&nbsp;It marked the sixth occasion during the Club World Cup that a game has been disrupted by a weather warning.&nbsp;"If you are already suspending, six, seven, eight games it probably means there is something that is not working well," Maresca said. "Because in a football game, it's not normal to suspend the game."&nbsp;When play resumed just under two hours later, a revitalised Benfica grabbed an injury-time equaliser after Chelsea substitute Malo Gusto was adjudged to have handled in the penalty area following an intervention by the Video Assistant Referee.&nbsp;Benfica's Argentine veteran Angel Di Maria stepped up to roll in an ice-cold penalty, sending the game into extra time.&nbsp;An end-to-end first half of extra time saw Benfica, reduced to 10 men following Gianluca Prestianni's second yellow card at the end of regulation, threaten to take the lead as they chased an improbable victory.&nbsp;But instead it was Nkunku who fired Chelsea back in front, the French international bundling in from close range after Moises Caicedo's low shot squirted underneath Benfica goalkeeper Antoliy Trubin.&nbsp;As the game opened up, Benfica were increasingly vulnerable on the counter-attack and Chelsea pounced.&nbsp;Neto made it 3-1 with a nerveless finish after going clean through on goal in the 114th minute, and three minutes later Dewsbury-Hall completed the rout to send Chelsea through to the last eight.&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.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was left satisfied with his team's victory but slammed the delay that turned the tie into a near five-hour marathon.

Chelsea defeated Benfica 4-1 in extra time in a chaotic weather-disrupted last-16 clash to book their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored in extra time to send Premier League side Chelsea into a quarter-final clash against Brazil's Palmeiras. Chelsea's late burst of scoring settled a game that took four hours, 39 minutes to complete at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina after a near two-hour weather delay. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was left satisfied with his team's victory but slammed the delay that turned the tie into a near five-hour marathon. "I think it's a joke, it's not football," Maresca said. "For 85 minutes we were in control of the game. We created enough chances to win the game. Then after the break, the game changed -- for me personally, it's not football." Also read | Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini’s grandson back in Rome football Earlier, Chelsea had been seemingly poised for victory after Reece James' opportunistic second-half free-kick had left them 1-0 up with four minutes of regulation time remaining. But just as Chelsea began to think about their quarter-final assignment, the arrival of a storm over Charlotte triggered local safety protocols which required the game to be halted. It marked the sixth occasion during the Club World Cup that a game has been disrupted by a weather warning. "If you are already suspending, six, seven, eight games it probably means there is something that is not working well," Maresca said. "Because in a football game, it's not normal to suspend the game." When play resumed just under two hours later, a revitalised Benfica grabbed an injury-time equaliser after Chelsea substitute Malo Gusto was adjudged to have handled in the penalty area following an intervention by the Video Assistant Referee. Benfica's Argentine veteran Angel Di Maria stepped up to roll in an ice-cold penalty, sending the game into extra time. An end-to-end first half of extra time saw Benfica, reduced to 10 men following Gianluca Prestianni's second yellow card at the end of regulation, threaten to take the lead as they chased an improbable victory. But instead it was Nkunku who fired Chelsea back in front, the French international bundling in from close range after Moises Caicedo's low shot squirted underneath Benfica goalkeeper Antoliy Trubin. As the game opened up, Benfica were increasingly vulnerable on the counter-attack and Chelsea pounced. Neto made it 3-1 with a nerveless finish after going clean through on goal in the 114th minute, and three minutes later Dewsbury-Hall completed the rout to send Chelsea through to the last eight. 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.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was left satisfied with his team's victory but slammed the delay that turned the tie into a near five-hour marathon.

Chelsea beat Benfica to reach Club World Cup quarters after weather chaos

British number one Emma Raducanu refused to be drawn on rumours of a relationship with French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz as the duo gear up for a doubles partnership at the US Open. Raducanu and Alcaraz practiced together at Wimbledon on Friday as part of a sponsors commitment and will play alongside each other at Flushing Meadows in September in the mixed doubles. Five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz revealed last week he had made the request to play with Raducanu, who shot to fame when she won the US Open in 2021.&nbsp;"We're just good friends," said a smiling Raducanu when asked about speculation that the two are dating. "It was fun yesterday. We were both on court with Evian. We were just getting some volley practicing ahead of New York.&nbsp;"I'm really happy obviously to be playing with him. Yeah, we had a good time yesterday."&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-2025-complete-guide-to-dates-key-players-and-live-streaming-details-in-india-1751110789635">Wimbledon 2025: Complete guide to dates, key players and live streaming details in India</a>&nbsp;In contrast to Alcaraz's meteoric rise since making his major breakthrough at the US Open three years ago, Raducanu has struggled to shine under the spotlight since becoming a household name.&nbsp;The 22-year-old has never progressed beyond the fourth round of the Grand Slam since winning in New York and has been battling a back injury heading into Wimbledon.&nbsp;"Truthfully I don't expect much from myself this year. I know I've just been dealing with certain things. I just want to go out there and embrace the moment," added Raducanu, who faces fellow Briton Mimi Xu in the first round.&nbsp;"I know there's not many opportunities to be playing at Wimbledon. You get it once a year and for a finite amount of time.&nbsp;"I'm just looking forward to going out there and feeling the surroundings and the atmosphere."&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.

Five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz revealed last week he had made the request to play with Raducanu, who shot to fame when she won the US Open in 2021.

British number one Emma Raducanu refused to be drawn on rumours of a relationship with French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz as the duo gear up for a doubles partnership at the US Open. Raducanu and Alcaraz practiced together at Wimbledon on Friday as part of a sponsors commitment and will play alongside each other at Flushing Meadows in September in the mixed doubles. Five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz revealed last week he had made the request to play with Raducanu, who shot to fame when she won the US Open in 2021. "We're just good friends," said a smiling Raducanu when asked about speculation that the two are dating. "It was fun yesterday. We were both on court with Evian. We were just getting some volley practicing ahead of New York. "I'm really happy obviously to be playing with him. Yeah, we had a good time yesterday." Also Read | Wimbledon 2025: Complete guide to dates, key players and live streaming details in India In contrast to Alcaraz's meteoric rise since making his major breakthrough at the US Open three years ago, Raducanu has struggled to shine under the spotlight since becoming a household name. The 22-year-old has never progressed beyond the fourth round of the Grand Slam since winning in New York and has been battling a back injury heading into Wimbledon. "Truthfully I don't expect much from myself this year. I know I've just been dealing with certain things. I just want to go out there and embrace the moment," added Raducanu, who faces fellow Briton Mimi Xu in the first round. "I know there's not many opportunities to be playing at Wimbledon. You get it once a year and for a finite amount of time. "I'm just looking forward to going out there and feeling the surroundings and the atmosphere." 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.

Five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz revealed last week he had made the request to play with Raducanu, who shot to fame when she won the US Open in 2021.

Emma Raducanu address dating rumours with Carlos Alcaraz ahead of Wimbledon pairing

WWE legend John Cena is set to step back into the ring for a thrilling showdown against his arch-rival CM Punk in the main event of WWE Night of Champions 2025, happening on Saturday, (Jun 28) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This summit clash will take place at the Kingdom Arena, and fans across the world are on the edge of their seats. This is the first time Cena will defend his title since winning it at WrestleMania 41, where he beat Cody Rhodes. The 17-time world champion is facing his long-time rival CM Punk in what might be their final match ever. Cena has already hinted that he might retire soon. On the other side, CM Punk, who once criticised WWE’s events in Saudi Arabia, says he’s wrestling this time for his fans.<h3>Other big matches to watch</h3><ol><li>United States Championship: Jacob Fatu (champion) vs Solo Sikoa. Fatu won against Solo at Money in the Bank 2025, setting the stage for this heated battle.</li><li>King of the Ring Final: Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton. Orton lost in last year’s (2024) final, so this is his chance to finally win and script a comeback.</li><li>Queen of the Ring Final: Asuka vs Jade Cargill. Both are top stars, and the WWE world is excited to see who becomes the new queen.</li><li>Rhea Ripley vs Raquel Rodriguez: A fierce one-on-one match featuring two powerful women.</li><li>Sami Zayn vs Karrion Kross: A personal fight with lots of drama expected.</li></ol>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-2025-complete-guide-to-dates-key-players-and-live-streaming-details-in-india-1751110789635">Wimbledon 2025: Complete guide to dates, key players and live streaming details in India</a><h3>How to watch in India</h3>There will be no TV telecast of WWE Night of Champions in India, as WWE has no broadcaster in India. But fans can stream the entire event live on Netflix.<h3>Match timing in India</h3>The live show will start at 10:30 PM IST on Saturday, June 28, and will go on until around 2:30 AM IST on June 29.With six major matches, surprise turns, and Cena possibly saying goodbye, WWE Night of Champions 2025 promises to be a blockbuster.

This summit clash will take place at the Kingdom Arena, and fans across the world are on the edge of their seats. This is the first time John Cena will defend his title since against CM Punk winning it at WrestleMania 41.

WWE legend John Cena is set to step back into the ring for a thrilling showdown against his arch-rival CM Punk in the main event of WWE Night of Champions 2025, happening on Saturday, (Jun 28) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This summit clash will take place at the Kingdom Arena, and fans across the world are on the edge of their seats. This is the first time Cena will defend his title since winning it at WrestleMania 41, where he beat Cody Rhodes. The 17-time world champion is facing his long-time rival CM Punk in what might be their final match ever. Cena has already hinted that he might retire soon. On the other side, CM Punk, who once criticised WWE’s events in Saudi Arabia, says he’s wrestling this time for his fans. Other big matches to watch United States Championship: Jacob Fatu (champion) vs Solo Sikoa. Fatu won against Solo at Money in the Bank 2025, setting the stage for this heated battle. King of the Ring Final: Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton. Orton lost in last year’s (2024) final, so this is his chance to finally win and script a comeback. Queen of the Ring Final: Asuka vs Jade Cargill. Both are top stars, and the WWE world is excited to see who becomes the new queen. Rhea Ripley vs Raquel Rodriguez: A fierce one-on-one match featuring two powerful women. Sami Zayn vs Karrion Kross: A personal fight with lots of drama expected. Also Read | Wimbledon 2025: Complete guide to dates, key players and live streaming details in India How to watch in India There will be no TV telecast of WWE Night of Champions in India, as WWE has no broadcaster in India. But fans can stream the entire event live on Netflix. Match timing in India The live show will start at 10:30 PM IST on Saturday, June 28, and will go on until around 2:30 AM IST on June 29. With six major matches, surprise turns, and Cena possibly saying goodbye, WWE Night of Champions 2025 promises to be a blockbuster.

This clash of the titans will take place at the Kingdom Arena, and fans across the world are on the edge of their seats. This is the first time John Cena will defend his title since against CM Punk winning it at WrestleMania 41.

John Cena vs CM Punk: WWE Night of Champions 2025 - All details revealed

Cricket is more than just a sport; it is a huge money-making business. Top players earn big not only from matches but also from endorsements and league deals. Leading the list of the richest cricketers in the world is India’s Sachin Tendulkar, with an estimated net worth of $170 million. Even after retiring, he remains a favourite among brands because of his lasting popularity and influence. Known as the ‘God of Cricket,’ Tendulkar still earns well through various business and promotional ventures.&nbsp;Next on the list is former Indian captain MS Dhoni, with a net worth of $125 million. He is the only captain to have won all three major ICC limited-overs trophies, making him one of the most respected names in cricket.&nbsp;Virat Kohli, the current Indian star, is third on the list with $92 million. Known for his outstanding batting and significant brand value, he is the richest active player and one of the most endorsed athletes in the world.&nbsp;Also Read -WTC Points Table 2025-27: Australia at top after beating WI, check where Team India stands&nbsp;On the other hand, Australian greats Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne come in at fourth and sixth place, respectively, while West Indies former star batters Brian Lara and Chris Gayle are in fifth and eighth places.&nbsp;Former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis ranks seventh with a net worth of $48 million, which makes him the richest cricketer from South Africa.&nbsp;India’s aggressive former opener, Virender Sehwag, is in ninth place with $40 million. He shares the spot with former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who also has a net worth of $40 million, completing the top ten list.&nbsp;Top 10 richest cricketers in the world by net worth:<ul><li>Sachin Tendulkar (IND) – $170 Million</li><li>MS Dhoni (IND) – $125 Million</li><li>Virat Kohli (IND) – $92 Million</li><li>Ricky Ponting (AUS) – $70 Million</li><li>Brian Lara (WI) – $60 Million</li><li>Shane Warne (AUS) – $50 Million</li><li>Jacques Kallis (SA) – $48 Million</li><li>Chris Gayle (WI) – $45 Million</li><li>Virender Sehwag (IND) – $40 Million</li><li>Shane Watson (AUS) – $40 Million</li></ul>

Cricket is not just a sport, it is a multi-billion dollar business that has turned many players into global icons and financial powerhouses. 

Cricket is more than just a sport; it is a huge money-making business. Top players earn big not only from matches but also from endorsements and league deals. Leading the list of the richest cricketers in the world is India’s Sachin Tendulkar, with an estimated net worth of $170 million. Even after retiring, he remains a favourite among brands because of his lasting popularity and influence. Known as the ‘God of Cricket,’ Tendulkar still earns well through various business and promotional ventures. Next on the list is former Indian captain MS Dhoni, with a net worth of $125 million. He is the only captain to have won all three major ICC limited-overs trophies, making him one of the most respected names in cricket. Virat Kohli, the current Indian star, is third on the list with $92 million. Known for his outstanding batting and significant brand value, he is the richest active player and one of the most endorsed athletes in the world. Also Read -WTC Points Table 2025-27: Australia at top after beating WI, check where Team India stands On the other hand, Australian greats Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne come in at fourth and sixth place, respectively, while West Indies former star batters Brian Lara and Chris Gayle are in fifth and eighth places. Former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis ranks seventh with a net worth of $48 million, which makes him the richest cricketer from South Africa. India’s aggressive former opener, Virender Sehwag, is in ninth place with $40 million. He shares the spot with former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who also has a net worth of $40 million, completing the top ten list. Top 10 richest cricketers in the world by net worth: Sachin Tendulkar (IND) – $170 Million MS Dhoni (IND) – $125 Million Virat Kohli (IND) – $92 Million Ricky Ponting (AUS) – $70 Million Brian Lara (WI) – $60 Million Shane Warne (AUS) – $50 Million Jacques Kallis (SA) – $48 Million Chris Gayle (WI) – $45 Million Virender Sehwag (IND) – $40 Million Shane Watson (AUS) – $40 Million

Cricket is not just a sport, it is a multi-billion dollar business that has turned many players into global icons and financial powerhouses.&nbsp;

THIS Indian batter tops the list of world’s richest cricketers, his net worth is...

Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has regained the number one position in the World Rankings, in the latest list released by World Athletics. Neeraj had lost the no. 1 ranking to Anderson Peters on September 17 last year, when the Grenadian athlete won the Diamond League Final in Brussels. Currently, Neeraj has 1445 points while Peters has 1431. German sensation Anderson Peters is third with 1407 points, followed by Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who is fourth with 1370.&nbsp;Chopra is the sole Indian among the top 10 of the world men's javelin throw rankings. Sachin Yadav is the second highest Indian, at no. 24. Kishore Jena is at no. 35 in the world, and Yash Vir Singh and Vikrant Malik come in at 41 and 51, respectively. Rohit Yadav ranks 59th. Sahil Silwal and Uttam Patil fill out the top 100 with positions of 77 and 78, respectively.&nbsp;Just a few days back, Neeraj Chopra clinched the title at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic on Tuesday (June 24). The 27-year-old athlete began with a foul and then upped the ante with his 85.29-metre throw. This also made him the only one in the event to cross the 85-meter mark.&nbsp;Chopra started and finished with fouls; he recorded 82.17 metres and 81.01 metres in his second and third throw, respectively. Poised at third place in the second round, the athlete flipped the rankings with his best in the third round, which moved him to the top of the chart. South Africa’s Douw Smit with 84.12-metre throw and Grenada’s Anderson Peters with 83.63-metre throw, secured second and third places. &nbsp;Last month, Neeraj Chopra finally crossed the elusive 90m mark at the 2025 Doha Diamond League on May 16, 2025. Neeraj kicked off the event with a 88.44m throw. His second attempt was not a valid one. He breached the 90m mark in his third attempt. In his fourth attempt, the 27-year-old threw 80.56m, while his fifth throw was not valid and his last throw, he threw 88.20m.&nbsp;In doing so, Neeraj Chopra became the 25th man to cross the 90m mark. Meanwhile, Germany's Julian Weber secured the first position with a throw of 91.06m and Grenadian javelin thrower Anderson Peters settled for the third spot with a throw of 85.64m

Neeraj Chopra back on top of javelin world Pakistans Arshad Nadeem struggles to keep up

Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has regained the number one position in the World Rankings, in the latest list released by World Athletics. Neeraj had lost the no. 1 ranking to Anderson Peters on September 17 last year, when the Grenadian athlete won the Diamond League Final in Brussels. Currently, Neeraj has 1445 points while Peters has 1431. German sensation Anderson Peters is third with 1407 points, followed by Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who is fourth with 1370. Chopra is the sole Indian among the top 10 of the world men's javelin throw rankings. Sachin Yadav is the second highest Indian, at no. 24. Kishore Jena is at no. 35 in the world, and Yash Vir Singh and Vikrant Malik come in at 41 and 51, respectively. Rohit Yadav ranks 59th. Sahil Silwal and Uttam Patil fill out the top 100 with positions of 77 and 78, respectively. Just a few days back, Neeraj Chopra clinched the title at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic on Tuesday (June 24). The 27-year-old athlete began with a foul and then upped the ante with his 85.29-metre throw. This also made him the only one in the event to cross the 85-meter mark. Chopra started and finished with fouls; he recorded 82.17 metres and 81.01 metres in his second and third throw, respectively. Poised at third place in the second round, the athlete flipped the rankings with his best in the third round, which moved him to the top of the chart. South Africa’s Douw Smit with 84.12-metre throw and Grenada’s Anderson Peters with 83.63-metre throw, secured second and third places. Last month, Neeraj Chopra finally crossed the elusive 90m mark at the 2025 Doha Diamond League on May 16, 2025. Neeraj kicked off the event with a 88.44m throw. His second attempt was not a valid one. He breached the 90m mark in his third attempt. In his fourth attempt, the 27-year-old threw 80.56m, while his fifth throw was not valid and his last throw, he threw 88.20m. In doing so, Neeraj Chopra became the 25th man to cross the 90m mark. Meanwhile, Germany's Julian Weber secured the first position with a throw of 91.06m and Grenadian javelin thrower Anderson Peters settled for the third spot with a throw of 85.64m

Just a few days back, Neeraj Chopra clinched the title at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic. he 27-year-old athlete began with a foul and then upped the ante with his 85.29-metre throw. This also made him the only one in the event to cross the 85-meter mark.

Neeraj Chopra back on top of javelin world, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem struggles to keep up

The new World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 has started with a bang, with three exciting Test series already shaping the standings. Australia and England have made strong starts by winning their first matches and now sit at the top of the table. Meanwhile, India and West Indies are off to a slow start and will need to catch up. Currently, Australia and England lead the table. Both have played one match each and have a perfect points percentage (PCT) of 100.&nbsp;Sri Lanka is in third place after winning one game and drawing the other in their two-match series against Bangladesh. Bangladesh is fourth, with one draw and one loss.&nbsp;Meanwhile, India (fifth) and West Indies are at the bottom among the teams that have played so far, as both lost their respective opening matches.&nbsp;The WTC 2025-27 cycle began on June 17 with the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh series. It follows the 2023-25 cycle, which South Africa won by defeating Australia in the final at Lord’s earlier this month.&nbsp;India will look to recover after losing the first of their five away Tests against England. Even though five Indian batters scored centuries and the match was close, England's batters managed to take the game away and win it by five wickets.&nbsp;Also Read - IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill told to ‘fix attitude’ just one game after his Test captaincy debut&nbsp;Chasing 371, England built a strong foundation - thanks to a big opening partnership between Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley. While Duckett scored 149, his partner Crawley hit 65. England completed the run chase confidently, thanks to brilliant batting by Joe Root and debutant Jamie Smith, helping England take a 1-0 lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.&nbsp;Indian captain Shubman Gill also admitted that the team had chances but failed to convert them to their advantage. &nbsp;

The new World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle has commenced, with Australia and England leading with a perfect PCT of 100.

The new World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 has started with a bang, with three exciting Test series already shaping the standings. Australia and England have made strong starts by winning their first matches and now sit at the top of the table. Meanwhile, India and West Indies are off to a slow start and will need to catch up. Currently, Australia and England lead the table. Both have played one match each and have a perfect points percentage (PCT) of 100. Sri Lanka is in third place after winning one game and drawing the other in their two-match series against Bangladesh. Bangladesh is fourth, with one draw and one loss. Meanwhile, India (fifth) and West Indies are at the bottom among the teams that have played so far, as both lost their respective opening matches. The WTC 2025-27 cycle began on June 17 with the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh series. It follows the 2023-25 cycle, which South Africa won by defeating Australia in the final at Lord’s earlier this month. India will look to recover after losing the first of their five away Tests against England. Even though five Indian batters scored centuries and the match was close, England's batters managed to take the game away and win it by five wickets. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill told to ‘fix attitude’ just one game after his Test captaincy debut Chasing 371, England built a strong foundation - thanks to a big opening partnership between Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley. While Duckett scored 149, his partner Crawley hit 65. England completed the run chase confidently, thanks to brilliant batting by Joe Root and debutant Jamie Smith, helping England take a 1-0 lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Indian captain Shubman Gill also admitted that the team had chances but failed to convert them to their advantage.

The new World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle has commenced, with Australia and England leading with a perfect PCT of 100.

WTC Points Table 2025-27: Australia at top after beating WI, check where Team India stands

The wait is nearly over for tennis fans as Wimbledon 2025, the most prestigious Grand Slam tournament, is set to begin on Monday (Jun 30). Wimbledon, known for its iconic grass courts and royal traditions, always brings thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. Top tennis stars like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka are ready to shine on the big stage once again. This year marks the 138th edition of the tournament, which will take place at the famous All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.<h3>When will Wimbledon 2025 start?</h3>Wimbledon will officially start on June 30, 2025 (Monday). The action-packed tournament will run for two weeks, featuring singles, doubles, and mixed doubles across men’s and women’s categories.<h3>When are the Wimbledon 2025 finals?</h3>The women’s final will take place on Saturday, July 12, while the men’s final is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, 2025. Both matches will be played on the Centre Court, where history is scripted every year.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-will-win-wimbledon-2025-alcaraz-sinner-djokovic-in-title-hunt-1750923389681">Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic in title hunt – Who will rule the grass court?</a><h3>Top players to watch out for (Singles)</h3><ul><li>Carlos Alcaraz – Two-time defending champion (2023, 2024) who beat Djokovic last year.</li><li>Novak Djokovic – Chasing his eighth grass title and a 25th Grand Slam title.</li><li>Jannik Sinner – Current world No. 1 seed, runner-up for Roland Garros 2025</li><li>Coco Gauff – French Open 2025 champion, world no. 2 seed</li><li>Aryna Sabalenka – Known for her strength and aggressive style, current world no. no.1 seed</li></ul><h3>Where to watch Wimbledon 2025 live in India?</h3>In India, Star Sports has the official TV broadcasting rights for Wimbledon 2025. Fans can also live stream all the matches on the JioHotstar application and website.&nbsp;Wimbledon 2025 promises to be an interesting tournament with top players sweating heart and blood to win the elusive title.

Wimbledon will officially start on June 30, 2025 (Monday). The action-packed tournament will run for two weeks, featuring singles, doubles, and mixed doubles across men’s and women’s categories.

The wait is nearly over for tennis fans as Wimbledon 2025, the most prestigious Grand Slam tournament, is set to begin on Monday (Jun 30). Wimbledon, known for its iconic grass courts and royal traditions, always brings thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. Top tennis stars like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka are ready to shine on the big stage once again. This year marks the 138th edition of the tournament, which will take place at the famous All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. When will Wimbledon 2025 start? Wimbledon will officially start on June 30, 2025 (Monday). The action-packed tournament will run for two weeks, featuring singles, doubles, and mixed doubles across men’s and women’s categories. When are the Wimbledon 2025 finals? The women’s final will take place on Saturday, July 12, while the men’s final is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, 2025. Both matches will be played on the Centre Court, where history is scripted every year. Also Read | Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic in title hunt – Who will rule the grass court? Top players to watch out for (Singles) Carlos Alcaraz – Two-time defending champion (2023, 2024) who beat Djokovic last year. Novak Djokovic – Chasing his eighth grass title and a 25th Grand Slam title. Jannik Sinner – Current world No. 1 seed, runner-up for Roland Garros 2025 Coco Gauff – French Open 2025 champion, world no. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka – Known for her strength and aggressive style, current world no. no.1 seed Where to watch Wimbledon 2025 live in India? In India, Star Sports has the official TV broadcasting rights for Wimbledon 2025. Fans can also live stream all the matches on the JioHotstar application and website. Wimbledon 2025 promises to be an interesting tournament with top players sweating heart and blood to win the elusive title.

Wimbledon will officially start on June 30, 2025 (Monday). The action-packed tournament will run for two weeks, featuring singles, doubles, and mixed doubles across men’s and women’s categories.

Wimbledon 2025: Complete guide to dates, key players and live streaming details in India

Pressure continues to mount on Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir after he failed to live up to the expectations since taking over the job from Rahul Dravid last year. Although Team India has been at the top of its game in white-ball cricket since his arrival, the Test side is reeling at the bottom, having lost seven matches and winning three in comparison. Let alone going from strength to strength in Tests, India conceded a golden chance to play its second straight WTC Final the last time after losing to New Zealand (at home) and Australia (away) in successive series.&nbsp;Repercussions followed as several first-team players, including Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, announced their shock retirements (since) midway through the Australian tour. The selectors also formed a new leadership group for the marquee English tour, consisting of five Tests, the first of which India lost by five wickets late on the final day.&nbsp; &nbsp;Leaving aside the two Tests India won at home (against Bangladesh) last year, they haven’t looked like a team to beat in Tests. Despite increasing reinforcement for their first series of the new WTC cycle (2025-27), Team India looked clueless on the field in the series opener in Leeds.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-shubman-gill-told-to-fix-attitude-just-one-game-after-his-test-captaincy-debut-brad-haddin-edgbaston-1751107463377">IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill told to ‘fix attitude’ just one game after his Test captaincy debut</a> &nbsp;Although the newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill was at the centre of things, former India cricketer-turned-broadcaster Aakash Chopra said he is willing to show patience with him but raises concerns over Gautam Gambhir’s role as head coach. He said that the BCCI agreed to everything Gautam asked for before accepting the role, including appointing the backroom staff of his choice, but if the results don’t improve, there could be consequences. &nbsp;“This is the principle of Indian cricket, and it is true that if it is good, then everyone is proud of it. But if it is bad, then criticism is absolutely obvious. I will still be more patient with Shubman Gill because he has just become the captain. It will take him some time to understand,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel. &nbsp;“There is a lot of pressure on Gautam Gambhir. The pressure is absolutely mounting. If you look at his performances in Test cricket and Red-ball cricket, you will find that he has not won a lot of matches. He has won 2 matches against Bangladesh and one against Australia. However, we lost three against New Zealand, three against Australia and one against England. He has been losing and losing,” he continued.<h3>‘No excuse’ &nbsp;</h3>Chopra feels the England series could decide Gautam’s fate as the Test coach.&nbsp; &nbsp;“His performance in white-ball cricket has been good. The team has been playing well. But in Test cricket, I think the questions are going to be there. And I think there is a lot of pressure on this series. If this series doesn't go well, God forbid, I hope it goes well. I really want Indian cricket to do well. But if the England series doesn't go too well, then there will be a question mark. &nbsp;“Where are they going, and what are they doing? Because the selectors feel that whatever team management is asking for, it is being given. The type of player you want, the number of players you want, and the player you are pointing at are being given. So, if this is the case, then you also need to deliver the results. Period. There is no excuse,” he concluded. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Edgbaston in Birmingham will host the second Test between India and England starting next Wednesday (Jul 2).&nbsp;

Let alone going from strength to strength in Tests, India conceded a golden chance to play its second straight WTC Final the last time after losing to New Zealand (at home) and Australia (away) in successive series.

Pressure continues to mount on Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir after he failed to live up to the expectations since taking over the job from Rahul Dravid last year. Although Team India has been at the top of its game in white-ball cricket since his arrival, the Test side is reeling at the bottom, having lost seven matches and winning three in comparison. Let alone going from strength to strength in Tests, India conceded a golden chance to play its second straight WTC Final the last time after losing to New Zealand (at home) and Australia (away) in successive series. Repercussions followed as several first-team players, including Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, announced their shock retirements (since) midway through the Australian tour. The selectors also formed a new leadership group for the marquee English tour, consisting of five Tests, the first of which India lost by five wickets late on the final day. Leaving aside the two Tests India won at home (against Bangladesh) last year, they haven’t looked like a team to beat in Tests. Despite increasing reinforcement for their first series of the new WTC cycle (2025-27), Team India looked clueless on the field in the series opener in Leeds. Also read | IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill told to ‘fix attitude’ just one game after his Test captaincy debut Although the newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill was at the centre of things, former India cricketer-turned-broadcaster Aakash Chopra said he is willing to show patience with him but raises concerns over Gautam Gambhir’s role as head coach. He said that the BCCI agreed to everything Gautam asked for before accepting the role, including appointing the backroom staff of his choice, but if the results don’t improve, there could be consequences. “This is the principle of Indian cricket, and it is true that if it is good, then everyone is proud of it. But if it is bad, then criticism is absolutely obvious. I will still be more patient with Shubman Gill because he has just become the captain. It will take him some time to understand,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel. “There is a lot of pressure on Gautam Gambhir. The pressure is absolutely mounting. If you look at his performances in Test cricket and Red-ball cricket, you will find that he has not won a lot of matches. He has won 2 matches against Bangladesh and one against Australia. However, we lost three against New Zealand, three against Australia and one against England. He has been losing and losing,” he continued. ‘No excuse’ Chopra feels the England series could decide Gautam’s fate as the Test coach. “His performance in white-ball cricket has been good. The team has been playing well. But in Test cricket, I think the questions are going to be there. And I think there is a lot of pressure on this series. If this series doesn't go well, God forbid, I hope it goes well. I really want Indian cricket to do well. But if the England series doesn't go too well, then there will be a question mark. “Where are they going, and what are they doing? Because the selectors feel that whatever team management is asking for, it is being given. The type of player you want, the number of players you want, and the player you are pointing at are being given. So, if this is the case, then you also need to deliver the results. Period. There is no excuse,” he concluded. Meanwhile, Edgbaston in Birmingham will host the second Test between India and England starting next Wednesday (Jul 2).

Let alone going from strength to strength in Tests, India conceded a golden chance to play its second straight WTC Final the last time after losing to New Zealand (at home) and Australia (away) in successive series.

Pressure mounts on Gambhir to deliver results; ex-cricketer fears worse for head coach should India fail in England

There’s a certain stillness to Ananya Naidu, even in photographs. In pictures from her national championship win or training sessions in Pune, she’s rarely smiling wide or striking triumphant poses. Instead, she’s steady—eyes calm, shoulders grounded, and that familiar shooting stance: both feet planted, left hand under the rifle, right index finger poised with surgical patience. It’s a face that doesn’t scream for attention, yet demands it. A presence that doesn’t command the room but calibrates it.&nbsp;At just 22, Ananya carries the kind of quiet intensity that doesn’t announce greatness—but becomes unmistakable when you watch closely. This June, at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, that stillness arrived on the global stage. Ananya spoke to WION exclusively before the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Munich. In her debut, Ananya Naidu shot a solid 632.4 to finish 13th in women’s 10m air rifle event.<h2>Humble beginnings</h2>Born and raised in Nagpur, Ananya doesn’t come from a lineage of shooters. Nor was she surrounded by the typical machinery that churns out athletes in India—no sporting scholarships, no federation backing in the early days, no early spotlight. What she had instead was an unlikely blend of stillness and ambition. “I wasn’t even sure I’d stick with shooting initially,” she said in a soft, almost amused tone. “It just… kept pulling me back.”&nbsp;The shooting range became her sanctuary—an escape from the chaos outside, and later, a mirror for her inner discipline. For hours, she would practice in near silence, tuning her body and mind to the microscopic calibrations required by a sport that measures success in millimeters. “Shooting teaches you more about yourself than anything else,” she said, “especially when you’re missing the target.”&nbsp;Ananya didn’t always want to be a shooter. Her early interests lay elsewhere — in academics, modelling, and Bharatanatyam. “I did classical dancing for six years,” she says. “My father wanted me to become a model. But my mother — who was a sportsperson herself and even played for India — had other plans.”After her father passed away, her mother nudged her toward shooting, taking her to a nearby range in Nagpur. “I was 17 or 18. And I absolutely loved it from the moment I fired my first shot. I think you don’t choose shooting — shooting chooses you.”<h2>A dream called INDIA</h2>“I got the jersey yesterday,” she said in a soft voice, almost as if reliving it in real-time. “I was in tears. This was nine years of literal blood, sweat and tears.” Ananya Naidu’s path to India’s shooting team wasn’t meteoric. It was quiet, long, and brutally consistent. There were no early junior world medals, no overnight social media fame, no branded sponsorship deals. Instead, it was a decade of patient practice—from Nagpur’s modest shooting ranges to Pune’s elite centres, guided by her mother and later mentored by former Olympian Anjali Bhagwat.&nbsp;Her breakthrough came in 2024 with a stunning national gold in the 10 m air rifle event in Bhopal, where she edged past veterans with a monumental 252.5 final score. “People think these things happen suddenly,” she said. “But for me, this was years in the making. It was a long wait—but I always knew I’d get here.”<h2>Breaking through COVID</h2>2020 wasn’t kind to Indian athletes—and for Ananya, it was a near-breaking point. “I hit rock bottom,” she said. “I genuinely thought I’d never make it.” Post-COVID, rankings slipped. Training halted. Self-doubt crept in. She wasn’t a junior anymore, and new, younger talents were emerging. But that’s when her support system stepped in. Her mother doubled down. And in Pune, Anjali Bhagwat spotted the spark that even Ananya had momentarily forgotten.&nbsp;“She changed my mindset,” Ananya said. “She helped me believe again.” By late 2023, the results followed. Consistent showings at nationals, back-to-back top trial scores, and finally, the national gold that catapulted her into India’s senior squad.&nbsp;Her entry into competitive shooting was gradual. She wasn’t a prodigy splashed across newspapers in her teens. There were no special coaches, no foreign trips, no brand deals. But there was commitment.“There were months when I had to shoot on borrowed equipment,” she admits. “I remember fixing my own pellets at times, because I couldn’t afford the good ones. But I didn’t care. I just wanted to shoot.” Her parents backed her quietly. There was no pressure, no grand expectations. Just faith. “They let me grow at my pace,” she says, “and that’s what made all the difference.”&nbsp;Between 2020 and 2023, Ananya’s name began surfacing in national circuits. Small mentions in press releases, occasional medals in zonal championships. Nothing flashy—but every competition added a layer to her growth. She wasn’t just improving her aim. She was toughening her mind. “Shooting is 80% mental,” she says. “You can be the best technically, but if your mind shakes, you’re done.”&nbsp;She started training not just with coaches, but with herself. She’d meditate before matches. Practice with distractions playing in the background to simulate pressure. And perhaps most critically, she learned to lose without spiraling. “You have to shoot a 9 to know how to shoot a 10. You have to miss a final to know how to enter one.”<h2>Munich: Arrival in silence</h2>There was no media build-up, no frenzy, when Ananya Naidu was selected for the ISSF World Cup in Munich. But for her, this was a pilgrimage. It was her first major international event. Her first time wearing the Indian jersey on the world stage. And still—true to form—she didn’t dramatise it.&nbsp;“I wasn’t nervous,” she says. “I was… aware. Like everything in my body was awake, but calm.”In Munich, she shot shoulder to shoulder with the best in the world. Olympians. World record holders. Athletes with sponsors, entourages, and years of global experience. She had none of that. But she had her breath. Her poise. Her laser focus.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I didn’t expect to win,” she says, “but I expected to learn.” She did both. While she didn’t make the podium, her scores held their own. More importantly, her presence was noted. Coaches, journalists, even foreign shooters took notice of the Indian girl who didn’t flinch, didn’t chatter, didn’t chase the camera—but quietly delivered when it mattered.<h2>Her mother's dream</h2>For Ananya, the dream is deeply personal — not just hers, but her mother’s too. “My mother had to quit her sporting career due to financial issues. Now, in a way, I’m fulfilling both our dreams.” The pride was mutual when she wore the India jersey for the first time. “We had a whole video call with my coach and mom. Everyone was emotional. My mom saw me wear the jersey and she had tears in her eyes. It’s the best feeling ever — to wear the tricolour on your chest.”<h2>Role models</h2>Growing up, Ananya looked up to shooters like Ila, Arjun, Mehuli, and Manu Bhaker. “I remember when Arjun won the World Cup, I was just one year into shooting. I said to myself — I want to be this person.”Now, in an inspiring full-circle moment, she’s not only sharing the range with her idols — she’s competing alongside them. “We’ve become close friends. They’ve guided me, and also treated me like one of their own.”<h2>Shooting League of India</h2>Ananya believes the arrival of Shooting League of India has come at just the right time. “Because of Olympic medals and social media, shooting is finally getting attention,” she says. “This is the perfect time for Shooting League of India. It’s helping the sport grow.”&nbsp;&nbsp;But she is also candid about the dark underbelly of the system. “I got scammed a lot when I started. Shooting is expensive, and some coaches treat it like a business instead of a sport,” she explains. “There are thousands of so-called coaches, but many don’t even know the basics. It’s essential to do certified courses and approach the sport with honesty.” She feels that more grassroots awareness and regulation is necessary, especially in semi-urban and rural areas. “Nagpur is not completely urban. Talent is everywhere — but opportunity is not.”&nbsp;Ananya Naidu may not raise her voice. But in the measured rhythm of her breath and the sharp clarity of her shots, she’s making herself heard—loud and clear.

Exclusive You have to miss to shoot perfectly says Indias new shooting star Ananya Naidu

There’s a certain stillness to Ananya Naidu, even in photographs. In pictures from her national championship win or training sessions in Pune, she’s rarely smiling wide or striking triumphant poses. Instead, she’s steady—eyes calm, shoulders grounded, and that familiar shooting stance: both feet planted, left hand under the rifle, right index finger poised with surgical patience. It’s a face that doesn’t scream for attention, yet demands it. A presence that doesn’t command the room but calibrates it. At just 22, Ananya carries the kind of quiet intensity that doesn’t announce greatness—but becomes unmistakable when you watch closely. This June, at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, that stillness arrived on the global stage. Ananya spoke to WION exclusively before the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Munich. In her debut, Ananya Naidu shot a solid 632.4 to finish 13th in women’s 10m air rifle event. Humble beginnings Born and raised in Nagpur, Ananya doesn’t come from a lineage of shooters. Nor was she surrounded by the typical machinery that churns out athletes in India—no sporting scholarships, no federation backing in the early days, no early spotlight. What she had instead was an unlikely blend of stillness and ambition. “I wasn’t even sure I’d stick with shooting initially,” she said in a soft, almost amused tone. “It just… kept pulling me back.” The shooting range became her sanctuary—an escape from the chaos outside, and later, a mirror for her inner discipline. For hours, she would practice in near silence, tuning her body and mind to the microscopic calibrations required by a sport that measures success in millimeters. “Shooting teaches you more about yourself than anything else,” she said, “especially when you’re missing the target.” Ananya didn’t always want to be a shooter. Her early interests lay elsewhere — in academics, modelling, and Bharatanatyam. “I did classical dancing for six years,” she says. “My father wanted me to become a model. But my mother — who was a sportsperson herself and even played for India — had other plans.” After her father passed away, her mother nudged her toward shooting, taking her to a nearby range in Nagpur. “I was 17 or 18. And I absolutely loved it from the moment I fired my first shot. I think you don’t choose shooting — shooting chooses you.” A dream called INDIA “I got the jersey yesterday,” she said in a soft voice, almost as if reliving it in real-time. “I was in tears. This was nine years of literal blood, sweat and tears.” Ananya Naidu’s path to India’s shooting team wasn’t meteoric. It was quiet, long, and brutally consistent. There were no early junior world medals, no overnight social media fame, no branded sponsorship deals. Instead, it was a decade of patient practice—from Nagpur’s modest shooting ranges to Pune’s elite centres, guided by her mother and later mentored by former Olympian Anjali Bhagwat. Her breakthrough came in 2024 with a stunning national gold in the 10 m air rifle event in Bhopal, where she edged past veterans with a monumental 252.5 final score. “People think these things happen suddenly,” she said. “But for me, this was years in the making. It was a long wait—but I always knew I’d get here.” Breaking through COVID 2020 wasn’t kind to Indian athletes—and for Ananya, it was a near-breaking point. “I hit rock bottom,” she said. “I genuinely thought I’d never make it.” Post-COVID, rankings slipped. Training halted. Self-doubt crept in. She wasn’t a junior anymore, and new, younger talents were emerging. But that’s when her support system stepped in. Her mother doubled down. And in Pune, Anjali Bhagwat spotted the spark that even Ananya had momentarily forgotten. “She changed my mindset,” Ananya said. “She helped me believe again.” By late 2023, the results followed. Consistent showings at nationals, back-to-back top trial scores, and finally, the national gold that catapulted her into India’s senior squad. Her entry into competitive shooting was gradual. She wasn’t a prodigy splashed across newspapers in her teens. There were no special coaches, no foreign trips, no brand deals. But there was commitment. “There were months when I had to shoot on borrowed equipment,” she admits. “I remember fixing my own pellets at times, because I couldn’t afford the good ones. But I didn’t care. I just wanted to shoot.” Her parents backed her quietly. There was no pressure, no grand expectations. Just faith. “They let me grow at my pace,” she says, “and that’s what made all the difference.” Between 2020 and 2023, Ananya’s name began surfacing in national circuits. Small mentions in press releases, occasional medals in zonal championships. Nothing flashy—but every competition added a layer to her growth. She wasn’t just improving her aim. She was toughening her mind. “Shooting is 80% mental,” she says. “You can be the best technically, but if your mind shakes, you’re done.” She started training not just with coaches, but with herself. She’d meditate before matches. Practice with distractions playing in the background to simulate pressure. And perhaps most critically, she learned to lose without spiraling. “You have to shoot a 9 to know how to shoot a 10. You have to miss a final to know how to enter one.” Munich: Arrival in silence There was no media build-up, no frenzy, when Ananya Naidu was selected for the ISSF World Cup in Munich. But for her, this was a pilgrimage. It was her first major international event. Her first time wearing the Indian jersey on the world stage. And still—true to form—she didn’t dramatise it. “I wasn’t nervous,” she says. “I was… aware. Like everything in my body was awake, but calm.” In Munich, she shot shoulder to shoulder with the best in the world. Olympians. World record holders. Athletes with sponsors, entourages, and years of global experience. She had none of that. But she had her breath. Her poise. Her laser focus. “I didn’t expect to win,” she says, “but I expected to learn.” She did both. While she didn’t make the podium, her scores held their own. More importantly, her presence was noted. Coaches, journalists, even foreign shooters took notice of the Indian girl who didn’t flinch, didn’t chatter, didn’t chase the camera—but quietly delivered when it mattered. Her mother's dream For Ananya, the dream is deeply personal — not just hers, but her mother’s too. “My mother had to quit her sporting career due to financial issues. Now, in a way, I’m fulfilling both our dreams.” The pride was mutual when she wore the India jersey for the first time. “We had a whole video call with my coach and mom. Everyone was emotional. My mom saw me wear the jersey and she had tears in her eyes. It’s the best feeling ever — to wear the tricolour on your chest.” Role models Growing up, Ananya looked up to shooters like Ila, Arjun, Mehuli, and Manu Bhaker. “I remember when Arjun won the World Cup, I was just one year into shooting. I said to myself — I want to be this person.” Now, in an inspiring full-circle moment, she’s not only sharing the range with her idols — she’s competing alongside them. “We’ve become close friends. They’ve guided me, and also treated me like one of their own.” Shooting League of India Ananya believes the arrival of Shooting League of India has come at just the right time. “Because of Olympic medals and social media, shooting is finally getting attention,” she says. “This is the perfect time for Shooting League of India. It’s helping the sport grow.” But she is also candid about the dark underbelly of the system. “I got scammed a lot when I started. Shooting is expensive, and some coaches treat it like a business instead of a sport,” she explains. “There are thousands of so-called coaches, but many don’t even know the basics. It’s essential to do certified courses and approach the sport with honesty.” She feels that more grassroots awareness and regulation is necessary, especially in semi-urban and rural areas. “Nagpur is not completely urban. Talent is everywhere — but opportunity is not.” Ananya Naidu may not raise her voice. But in the measured rhythm of her breath and the sharp clarity of her shots, she’s making herself heard—loud and clear.

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Romano Floriani Mussolini is back at Serie A club SS Lazio after spending the last season on loan at Juve Stabia in Italy’s second division. At just 21 years old, the young defender is sweating hard to establish himself in football, but unlike most players, he carries a surname that brings him instant attention. Romano is the great-grandson of Benito Mussolini, the former fascist dictator, who ruled Italy from 1922 to 1943. His mother, Alessandra Mussolini, is a well-known politician and former member of Parliament. While Romano stays away from politics, his family history often becomes the main talking point around him.&nbsp;He joined Lazio’s youth system, known as S.S. Lazio Primavera (or Lazio Youth Academy), which is the development programme of the Italian football club S.S. Lazio, based in Rome. It focuses on training and nurturing young football talents, usually from ages 8 to 19, to prepare them for professional football. In doing so, Romano focused completely on football and stayed away from the media spotlight.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-ronaldo-to-neymar-meet-the-8-richest-footballers-in-the-world-check-where-messi-stands-1751022801725">From Ronaldo to Neymar: Meet the 8 richest footballers in the world (net worth) - check where Messi stands</a>&nbsp;Coaches who have worked with him say he’s respectful, hard-working, and determined to earn his place based on performance, not his name. But playing for Lazio, a club whose fanbase has been linked to far-right groups in the past, only increases the public interest in him.&nbsp;During his loan stint at Juve Stabia, Romano scored his first professional goal in a match against Cesena. Unfortunately, controversy overshadowed the moment as sections of the crowd chanted 'Mussolini' and made fascist salutes during the celebration. This led the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to launch an official investigation, as such gestures are banned in Italy. Despite the attention around him, Romano is focused on football. Now back at Lazio, he hopes to create a new chapter in his career and let his talent speak louder than his surname. &nbsp;

Romano is the great-grandson of Benito Mussolini, the former fascist dictator who ruled Italy from 1922 to 1943. His mother, Alessandra Mussolini, is a well-known politician and former member of Parliament.

Romano Floriani Mussolini is back at Serie A club SS Lazio after spending the last season on loan at Juve Stabia in Italy’s second division. At just 21 years old, the young defender is sweating hard to establish himself in football, but unlike most players, he carries a surname that brings him instant attention. Romano is the great-grandson of Benito Mussolini, the former fascist dictator, who ruled Italy from 1922 to 1943. His mother, Alessandra Mussolini, is a well-known politician and former member of Parliament. While Romano stays away from politics, his family history often becomes the main talking point around him. He joined Lazio’s youth system, known as S.S. Lazio Primavera (or Lazio Youth Academy), which is the development programme of the Italian football club S.S. Lazio, based in Rome. It focuses on training and nurturing young football talents, usually from ages 8 to 19, to prepare them for professional football. In doing so, Romano focused completely on football and stayed away from the media spotlight. Also Read | From Ronaldo to Neymar: Meet the 8 richest footballers in the world (net worth) - check where Messi stands Coaches who have worked with him say he’s respectful, hard-working, and determined to earn his place based on performance, not his name. But playing for Lazio, a club whose fanbase has been linked to far-right groups in the past, only increases the public interest in him. During his loan stint at Juve Stabia, Romano scored his first professional goal in a match against Cesena. Unfortunately, controversy overshadowed the moment as sections of the crowd chanted 'Mussolini' and made fascist salutes during the celebration. This led the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to launch an official investigation, as such gestures are banned in Italy. Despite the attention around him, Romano is focused on football. Now back at Lazio, he hopes to create a new chapter in his career and let his talent speak louder than his surname.

Romano is the great-grandson of Benito Mussolini, the former fascist dictator, who ruled Italy from 1922 to 1943. His mother, Alessandra Mussolini, is a well-known politician and former member of Parliament.

Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini’s grandson back in Rome football

Just one match into India’s Test captaincy and Shubman Gill is told to adjust his attitude for the team’s betterment. Gill-led India lost the series opener against England at Headingley in Leeds despite having hit five centuries across two innings in the game – an Indian Test cricket record. Although Jasprit Bumrah was fantastic in the first innings, picking his record-breaking 12th away five-wicket haul in Tests, none of his fellow bowlers were able to make an impact, resulting in India failing to defend 371 on the final day. However, the bigger issue was fielding, with India dropping more than six catches, four of which slipped through Yashasvi Jaiswal’s hands.&nbsp;Brad Haddin, former Australian keeper and Ashes winner, put the onus on Gill to fix it altogether, claiming that for Gill’s India to become a great Test team, they must get better at taking catches because they win matches. Urging Gill to bring that attitude adjustment to his captaincy and, with that, injecting it into his teammates, Haddin said,&nbsp; &nbsp;"Every great team, no matter what year you're playing, the one standout feature they've always had, is that they've been a great fielding team. And I think that is one legacy Gill has start to leave now on this team. He needs an attitude adjustment," Haddin said while speaking on the Willow Talk podcast. &nbsp;"If you want to field well and compete the whole time, it's only attitude. You can do all your technical work off the field and have as many coaches as anyone, but it won't matter. Even in the IPL this year, the catching was horrible. And that could be a byproduct," he continued.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-vs-aus-2nd-test-steve-smith-takes-baby-steps-towards-return-pat-cummins-hints-at-his-inclusion-grenada-barbados-finger-injury-1751101047759">WI vs AUS: Steve Smith takes baby steps towards return as Cummins hints at his inclusion in second Test</a> &nbsp;However, batting prowess overshadowed Team India’s poor fielding in Leeds. While Gill was among the four centurions on the line-up, including Rishabh Pant, who hit two across both innings, he looked helpless looking around after a dropped catch. &nbsp;Jaiswal, who also hit his maiden Test hundred in England, was in the good books but only until the stumps on day one. Afterwards, he dropped four catches, resulting in all those batters making most of their chances and hurting India. &nbsp;With India already trailing (0-1) in the five-match Test series, worrying about its fielding on the other hand, the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham would provide them with a shot at redemption. The second Test begins next Wednesday (Jul 2).&nbsp;

Fielding was the bigger issue for India in Leeds, with them dropping more than six catches, four of which slipped through Yashasvi Jaiswal’s hands.

Just one match into India’s Test captaincy and Shubman Gill is told to adjust his attitude for the team’s betterment. Gill-led India lost the series opener against England at Headingley in Leeds despite having hit five centuries across two innings in the game – an Indian Test cricket record. Although Jasprit Bumrah was fantastic in the first innings, picking his record-breaking 12th away five-wicket haul in Tests, none of his fellow bowlers were able to make an impact, resulting in India failing to defend 371 on the final day. However, the bigger issue was fielding, with India dropping more than six catches, four of which slipped through Yashasvi Jaiswal’s hands. Brad Haddin, former Australian keeper and Ashes winner, put the onus on Gill to fix it altogether, claiming that for Gill’s India to become a great Test team, they must get better at taking catches because they win matches. Urging Gill to bring that attitude adjustment to his captaincy and, with that, injecting it into his teammates, Haddin said, "Every great team, no matter what year you're playing, the one standout feature they've always had, is that they've been a great fielding team. And I think that is one legacy Gill has start to leave now on this team. He needs an attitude adjustment," Haddin said while speaking on the Willow Talk podcast. "If you want to field well and compete the whole time, it's only attitude. You can do all your technical work off the field and have as many coaches as anyone, but it won't matter. Even in the IPL this year, the catching was horrible. And that could be a byproduct," he continued. Also read | WI vs AUS: Steve Smith takes baby steps towards return as Cummins hints at his inclusion in second Test However, batting prowess overshadowed Team India’s poor fielding in Leeds. While Gill was among the four centurions on the line-up, including Rishabh Pant, who hit two across both innings, he looked helpless looking around after a dropped catch. Jaiswal, who also hit his maiden Test hundred in England, was in the good books but only until the stumps on day one. Afterwards, he dropped four catches, resulting in all those batters making most of their chances and hurting India. With India already trailing (0-1) in the five-match Test series, worrying about its fielding on the other hand, the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham would provide them with a shot at redemption. The second Test begins next Wednesday (Jul 2).

Fielding was the bigger issue for India in Leeds, with them dropping more than six catches, four of which slipped through Yashasvi Jaiswal’s hands.

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill told to ‘fix attitude’ just one game after his Test captaincy debut

Shimron Hetmyer is a powerful southpaw batter from the West Indies, known for his fearless stroke play and ability to dominate bowlers. Born on December 26, 1996, in Berbice, Guyana, Hetmyer rose to fame when he led the West Indies U-19 team to victory in the 2016 U-19 World Cup (Dhaka, Bangladesh). Since then, he has become one of the most exciting players from the Caribbean. Hetmyer is also a key player for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He started his IPL journey with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2019, moved to Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2020, and was picked up by the Royals in 2022. Known for his stylish hairstyle and aggressive batting, Hetmyer plays a crucial role in the middle order. He often credits his wife, Nirvana, as one of his biggest supporters behind his continuous success.<h3>Who is Nirvani Umrao?</h3>Nirvani Umrao, now Nirvani Hetmyer, is the wife of Shimron Hetmyer. She is a model and entrepreneur who keeps much of her personal life private. She is from Guyana and has Indian roots.<h3>Nirvani Umrao’s age and height</h3>Nirvani was born on May 21, 1996, and is currently 27 years old. She stands around 163 cm tall.&nbsp;Also Read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-young-sensation-vaibhav-suryavanshi-fires-india-u19-to-dominant-win-over-england-1751094058799"> IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi fires India U-19 to dominant win over England</a><h3>What is her profession?</h3>While there are no exact details about her work, it is known that Nirvani works as a model and an entrepreneur. She loves to travel and prefers to stay away from the media spotlight.

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<h2>Love story</h2>Shimron and Nirvani met through Facebook. Hetmyer said it took two months for her to reply to his messages. He proposed to her on Christmas Day in 2019, and they later got married in a private ceremony.<h3>Family</h3>The couple has two sons. Their first child, Nate Hetmyer, was born on May 10, 2022. The name of their second son hasn’t been revealed yet.<h3>Nirvani on social media</h3>Nirvana is active on Instagram and often shares photos with Shimron and supports him during his matches.

Hetmyer, known for his stylish hairstyle and aggressive batting, plays a crucial role in the middle order. He often credits his wife, Nirvana, as one of his biggest supporters behind his continuous success.

Shimron Hetmyer is a powerful southpaw batter from the West Indies, known for his fearless stroke play and ability to dominate bowlers. Born on December 26, 1996, in Berbice, Guyana, Hetmyer rose to fame when he led the West Indies U-19 team to victory in the 2016 U-19 World Cup (Dhaka, Bangladesh). Since then, he has become one of the most exciting players from the Caribbean. Hetmyer is also a key player for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He started his IPL journey with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2019, moved to Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2020, and was picked up by the Royals in 2022. Known for his stylish hairstyle and aggressive batting, Hetmyer plays a crucial role in the middle order. He often credits his wife, Nirvana, as one of his biggest supporters behind his continuous success. Who is Nirvani Umrao? Nirvani Umrao, now Nirvani Hetmyer, is the wife of Shimron Hetmyer. She is a model and entrepreneur who keeps much of her personal life private. She is from Guyana and has Indian roots. Nirvani Umrao’s age and height Nirvani was born on May 21, 1996, and is currently 27 years old. She stands around 163 cm tall. Also Read | IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi fires India U-19 to dominant win over England What is her profession? While there are no exact details about her work, it is known that Nirvani works as a model and an entrepreneur. She loves to travel and prefers to stay away from the media spotlight.

Hetmyer, known for his stylish hairstyle and aggressive batting, plays a crucial role in the middle order. He often credits his wife, Nirvana, as one of his biggest supporters behind his continuous success.

Who is Nirvani Hetmyer? Everything to know about Shimron Hetmyer’s wife

Good news for Australia as Steve Smith has resumed batting practice after missing out on playing the first Test against West Indies, which the visitors won by 159 runs inside three days. Smith, who dislocated his right hand’s little finger while attempting to complete a slip against South Africa at Lord’s, flew to his home in New York to complete his rehab. However, following Australia's statement win in Barbados, Aussie captain Pat Cummins hinted at Smith’s inclusion in the side for the Grenada Test, starting next Thursday (Jul 3), saying his injury looks fine now and that he even had a net session in the US.&nbsp;The latest reports suggest that Smith will join the squad in Bridgetown on Sunday (Jun 29) and, if declared fit, will return to the playing XI for the second Test. However, Smith still needs to tick off a few boxes before harbouring hopes of returning and strengthening Australia’s dodgy top order.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/west-indies-fast-bowler-shamar-joseph-accused-of-rape-by-11-women-teen-cousin-report-sexual-assault-arrest-australia-1751097886747">Shamar Joseph, Gabba fame West Indies quick, accused of rape by 11 women, including teen cousin – Report</a> &nbsp;Cummins said firstly, they have to see how comfortable Smith is while batting with a split on his finger, and secondly, considering he needs to wear a protective covering for up to eight weeks following the compound dislocation, how well he is coping with that. &nbsp;"He's had a few hits over in New York, which I think was with a tennis ball and an incredi-ball," Cummins said after Australia beat West Indies in the first Test "I think his wound is looking good, so the next stage is to come over here and hit some balls in the nets.” &nbsp;"So, we'll know more over the next few days,” he continued. &nbsp;Meanwhile, with no Marnus Labuschagne and Smith, Australia’s top four looked fragile against the West Indian quicks, failing to score runs across both innings. Although veteran batter Usman Khawaja did score a gritty 47 in the first innings despite getting dropped in the slips, none of the new-look top-order batters, including Cameron Green at three and Josh Inglis at four, helped the cause. &nbsp;Cummins, however, threw weight behind his young lot of batters to learn from such games and use that experience to become better Test cricketers.&nbsp; &nbsp;"You saw today how tricky a wicket that was, there weren't too many 50-run partnerships throughout the whole game," Cummins said. "Of course, the top order would like to score some more runs. The challenge of Test cricket, especially for young players, is when you get thrown different conditions, you've got to find a way to be effective. &nbsp;"That's the challenge for our young batting group – if you presented that same wicket next week, would you do anything differently? Would you not? &nbsp;"That will be the conversations over the next few days. &nbsp;"But we back them in, and their prep leading in was excellent and the way they're talking about playing is really good, so we've got full confidence,” he concluded.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Australia will fly to Grenada for the second Test on Monday (Jun 30) in what would be their first Test at the venue.&nbsp;

The latest reports suggest that Smith will join the squad in Bridgetown on Sunday (Jun 29) and, if declared fit, will return to the playing XI for the second Test.

Good news for Australia as Steve Smith has resumed batting practice after missing out on playing the first Test against West Indies, which the visitors won by 159 runs inside three days. Smith, who dislocated his right hand’s little finger while attempting to complete a slip against South Africa at Lord’s, flew to his home in New York to complete his rehab. However, following Australia's statement win in Barbados, Aussie captain Pat Cummins hinted at Smith’s inclusion in the side for the Grenada Test, starting next Thursday (Jul 3), saying his injury looks fine now and that he even had a net session in the US. The latest reports suggest that Smith will join the squad in Bridgetown on Sunday (Jun 29) and, if declared fit, will return to the playing XI for the second Test. However, Smith still needs to tick off a few boxes before harbouring hopes of returning and strengthening Australia’s dodgy top order. Also read | Shamar Joseph, Gabba fame West Indies quick, accused of rape by 11 women, including teen cousin – Report Cummins said firstly, they have to see how comfortable Smith is while batting with a split on his finger, and secondly, considering he needs to wear a protective covering for up to eight weeks following the compound dislocation, how well he is coping with that. "He's had a few hits over in New York, which I think was with a tennis ball and an incredi-ball," Cummins said after Australia beat West Indies in the first Test "I think his wound is looking good, so the next stage is to come over here and hit some balls in the nets.” "So, we'll know more over the next few days,” he continued. Meanwhile, with no Marnus Labuschagne and Smith, Australia’s top four looked fragile against the West Indian quicks, failing to score runs across both innings. Although veteran batter Usman Khawaja did score a gritty 47 in the first innings despite getting dropped in the slips, none of the new-look top-order batters, including Cameron Green at three and Josh Inglis at four, helped the cause. Cummins, however, threw weight behind his young lot of batters to learn from such games and use that experience to become better Test cricketers. "You saw today how tricky a wicket that was, there weren't too many 50-run partnerships throughout the whole game," Cummins said. "Of course, the top order would like to score some more runs. The challenge of Test cricket, especially for young players, is when you get thrown different conditions, you've got to find a way to be effective. "That's the challenge for our young batting group – if you presented that same wicket next week, would you do anything differently? Would you not? "That will be the conversations over the next few days. "But we back them in, and their prep leading in was excellent and the way they're talking about playing is really good, so we've got full confidence,” he concluded. Meanwhile, Australia will fly to Grenada for the second Test on Monday (Jun 30) in what would be their first Test at the venue.

The latest reports suggest that Smith will join the squad in Bridgetown on Sunday (Jun 29) and, if declared fit, will return to the playing XI for the second Test.

WI vs AUS: Steve Smith takes baby steps towards return as Cummins hints at his inclusion in second Test

It has been a happy last few years for Indian table tennis as the nation has picked up as a major force in the sport. While renowned names like Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra have made names for themselves, the nation has also been blessed with some great coaches. One of the rising coaching stars in the Indian table tennis fraternity is Jay Modak.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jay spoke exclusively with WION as he reflected on his journey while helping U Mumba win the recently concluded season six of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT).&nbsp;&nbsp;Jay has been a pioneer in the rising bunch of Indian paddlers including Taneesha Kotecha, Kushal Chopda and others. Through his intense coaching skills and the Jay Modak Table Tennis Academy, he has helped several names rise on the national and international stage.&nbsp;<h2>When did your journey as a table tennis coach start?</h2>My father used to play table tennis, he's played seven senior nationals before. He is also part of the Maharashtra Association and used to and used to play with me when I started my journey 16 years ago.&nbsp;In 2010 was the last I played in India before I shifted to do my Master's in Entrepreneurship. This was the time I was given a part-time offer to work as a coach in table tennis. I used to do part-time coaching in Nottingham for about a year and a half. After I completed my degree, my parents were like come back to India.&nbsp;&nbsp;So it was at this time I started pursuing sports as a career and made table tennis coaching a part of me.&nbsp;However, it was not until 2019 that I made table tennis coaching my mainstream profession while I was also handling our family business.&nbsp;<h2>Can reflect on your transition into professional coaching despite numerous challenges?</h2>I feel table tennis is one of the most intellectual sports that one plays because the amount of reaction time that is there and the amount of variations of strokes that are involved in it are humongous, to be honest. But if you speak to anyone in life, everyone will say, I have played table tennis in my life.&nbsp;&nbsp;So they have played either in college or at some farmhouse or somewhere or the other as a leisure thing and they feel that movements are so easy, the table is so small, why do you have to work or why do you need to work so hard and things like that. But it's a very technical sport.&nbsp;The COVID-19 period was challenging for us, but during that period as well we concentrated on our goal. Our determination as coaches is to get the best out of players and the results are doing the talking.&nbsp;Manush, Diya, Satyan and Shreeja are some of the promising names that have started to make headlines recently.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/west-indies-fast-bowler-shamar-joseph-accused-of-rape-by-11-women-teen-cousin-report-sexual-assault-arrest-australia-1751097886747">Shamar Joseph, Gabba fame West Indies quick, accused of rape by 11 women, including teen cousin – Report</a><h2>What was the feeling like to win a gold medal in the South Asian games while you sat in the coaching role?</h2>South Asian, to be honest, is gold medals for India throughout, to be honest. So that was one of the first times I was representing the country as a coach. So it was definitely a proud moment. And generally, we dominate the South Asian Games. It is the Asians where we had the historic 2015. That was more, what do you say, a highlight or one of the peaks of that phase because we won an under-15 bronze over there. But the other highlight was when we were part of the 2023 World Junior Championships.&nbsp;<h2>How do you think India can break China’s monopoly in table tennis?</h2>It is a one-step-at-a-time process, to be honest. Right now, if you see, we get one-off results against China. So every 7 or 8 matches we play, we win once. In each of the categories, if you see either it may be junior or senior. But to be honest, the major difference between us and them is it's a religion for them over there. The grassroots levels are extremely strong, so we’ll have to compete with them at their grassroots levels before we can crack the code in the senior division.

Jay Modak spoke exclusively with WION as he reflected on his journey while helping U Mumba win the recently concluded season six of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT). 

It has been a happy last few years for Indian table tennis as the nation has picked up as a major force in the sport. While renowned names like Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra have made names for themselves, the nation has also been blessed with some great coaches. One of the rising coaching stars in the Indian table tennis fraternity is Jay Modak. Jay spoke exclusively with WION as he reflected on his journey while helping U Mumba win the recently concluded season six of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT). Jay has been a pioneer in the rising bunch of Indian paddlers including Taneesha Kotecha, Kushal Chopda and others. Through his intense coaching skills and the Jay Modak Table Tennis Academy, he has helped several names rise on the national and international stage. When did your journey as a table tennis coach start? My father used to play table tennis, he's played seven senior nationals before. He is also part of the Maharashtra Association and used to and used to play with me when I started my journey 16 years ago. In 2010 was the last I played in India before I shifted to do my Master's in Entrepreneurship. This was the time I was given a part-time offer to work as a coach in table tennis. I used to do part-time coaching in Nottingham for about a year and a half. After I completed my degree, my parents were like come back to India. So it was at this time I started pursuing sports as a career and made table tennis coaching a part of me. However, it was not until 2019 that I made table tennis coaching my mainstream profession while I was also handling our family business. Can reflect on your transition into professional coaching despite numerous challenges? I feel table tennis is one of the most intellectual sports that one plays because the amount of reaction time that is there and the amount of variations of strokes that are involved in it are humongous, to be honest. But if you speak to anyone in life, everyone will say, I have played table tennis in my life. So they have played either in college or at some farmhouse or somewhere or the other as a leisure thing and they feel that movements are so easy, the table is so small, why do you have to work or why do you need to work so hard and things like that. But it's a very technical sport. The COVID-19 period was challenging for us, but during that period as well we concentrated on our goal. Our determination as coaches is to get the best out of players and the results are doing the talking. Manush, Diya, Satyan and Shreeja are some of the promising names that have started to make headlines recently. ALSO READ | Shamar Joseph, Gabba fame West Indies quick, accused of rape by 11 women, including teen cousin – Report What was the feeling like to win a gold medal in the South Asian games while you sat in the coaching role? South Asian, to be honest, is gold medals for India throughout, to be honest. So that was one of the first times I was representing the country as a coach. So it was definitely a proud moment. And generally, we dominate the South Asian Games. It is the Asians where we had the historic 2015. That was more, what do you say, a highlight or one of the peaks of that phase because we won an under-15 bronze over there. But the other highlight was when we were part of the 2023 World Junior Championships. How do you think India can break China’s monopoly in table tennis? It is a one-step-at-a-time process, to be honest. Right now, if you see, we get one-off results against China. So every 7 or 8 matches we play, we win once. In each of the categories, if you see either it may be junior or senior. But to be honest, the major difference between us and them is it's a religion for them over there. The grassroots levels are extremely strong, so we’ll have to compete with them at their grassroots levels before we can crack the code in the senior division.

Jay Modak spoke exclusively with WION as he reflected on his journey while helping U Mumba win the recently concluded season six of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT).&nbsp;

Exclusive: 'Table Tennis is one of the most intellectual sports' says Jay Modak on his journey

In a shocking development coming from the Caribbean, an unnamed West Indies quick is accused of rape, sexual assault, harassment and unwanted advances by at least 11 women, including his teen cousin, per a June 27 report by Kaieteur News in Guyana. Part of the ongoing Test series against Australia at home, the fast bowler in question made headlines in the Barbados game, which the hosts lost by 159 runs.&nbsp;Per the report, also carried out by several publications in India and worldwide, one of the victims, an 18-year-old, accused the fast bowler of assaulting her on March 3, 2023, at a residence in New Amsterdam, Berbice.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-vs-aus-hazlewood-routs-west-indies-as-australia-crush-host-to-win-first-test-in-barbados-alex-carey-1751091641737">WI vs AUS: Hazlewood routs West Indies as Australia crush host to win first Test</a>&nbsp;According to family accounts, the WI quick picked her up under the guise of ‘socialising’ and brought her to a house filled with others. Although she felt safe initially, he allegedly led her upstairs and raped her forcibly. The family has also accused the bowler's entourage and Guyanese law enforcement of trying to suppress the case.&nbsp;Meanwhile, after the news broke out, more women came forward, producing proof, including screenshots, voice notes, medical filings and even text messages, claiming repeated assaults and attempts at covering this matter up. One victim even revealed that the pacer offered money to settle the matter, but the family refused it, saying, “We don’t want money. I want justice for what he did to my daughter.”&nbsp;However, none of these allegations has yet resulted in formal charges against the West Indies seamer.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lawyer Nigel Hughes, representing one of the complainants, told SportsMax TV that initial complaints were made some two years ago, around early 2023, further saying that those allegations led to an investigation, with the prosecutors recommending charges be filed only for the matter to disappear from the public eye.<h3>The fast bowler's arrest and CWI’s statement</h3>Meanwhile, the report also claims that the fast bowler was also arrested on a sexual assault charge of a teen relative under the age of consent. The victim withdrew her statement while the case was closed; the charges were not pressed.&nbsp;Moreover, these allegations were made public during the West Indies’ first Test against Australia, adding pressure on Cricket West Indies (CWI) to take action. When contacted by SportsMax TV, CWI’s official statement read, “Cricket West Indies is unaware of the circumstances and, therefore, is not in a position to comment at this time.”&nbsp;Grenada will host the second Test starting Thursday (Jul 3).&nbsp;

These allegations were made public during the West Indies’ first Test against Australia, adding pressure on Cricket West Indies (CWI) to take action. 

In a shocking development coming from the Caribbean, an unnamed West Indies quick is accused of rape, sexual assault, harassment and unwanted advances by at least 11 women, including his teen cousin, per a June 27 report by Kaieteur News in Guyana. Part of the ongoing Test series against Australia at home, the fast bowler in question made headlines in the Barbados game, which the hosts lost by 159 runs. Per the report, also carried out by several publications in India and worldwide, one of the victims, an 18-year-old, accused the fast bowler of assaulting her on March 3, 2023, at a residence in New Amsterdam, Berbice. Also read | WI vs AUS: Hazlewood routs West Indies as Australia crush host to win first Test According to family accounts, the WI quick picked her up under the guise of ‘socialising’ and brought her to a house filled with others. Although she felt safe initially, he allegedly led her upstairs and raped her forcibly. The family has also accused the bowler's entourage and Guyanese law enforcement of trying to suppress the case. Meanwhile, after the news broke out, more women came forward, producing proof, including screenshots, voice notes, medical filings and even text messages, claiming repeated assaults and attempts at covering this matter up. One victim even revealed that the pacer offered money to settle the matter, but the family refused it, saying, “We don’t want money. I want justice for what he did to my daughter.” However, none of these allegations has yet resulted in formal charges against the West Indies seamer. Lawyer Nigel Hughes, representing one of the complainants, told SportsMax TV that initial complaints were made some two years ago, around early 2023, further saying that those allegations led to an investigation, with the prosecutors recommending charges be filed only for the matter to disappear from the public eye. The fast bowler's arrest and CWI’s statement Meanwhile, the report also claims that the fast bowler was also arrested on a sexual assault charge of a teen relative under the age of consent. The victim withdrew her statement while the case was closed; the charges were not pressed. Moreover, these allegations were made public during the West Indies’ first Test against Australia, adding pressure on Cricket West Indies (CWI) to take action. When contacted by SportsMax TV, CWI’s official statement read, “Cricket West Indies is unaware of the circumstances and, therefore, is not in a position to comment at this time.” Grenada will host the second Test starting Thursday (Jul 3).

These allegations were made public during the West Indies’ first Test against Australia, adding pressure on Cricket West Indies (CWI) to take action.&nbsp;

West Indies quick accused of rape by 11 women, including teen cousin – Report

IPL 2025 breakout star Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his red-hot form, smashing a blistering 48 off just 18 balls to power India U-19 to a six-wicket win over England in the first Youth One Day International (ODI) on Friday (Jun 27). Donning his no. 18 jersey at Hove, Vaibhav came out with an aggressive intent and looked in complete control. He smashed three massive sixes off Jack Home in the sixth over and then punished James Minto for 11 runs in the very next one to take India to a flying start.&nbsp;&nbsp;Chasing 175, India raced to 70/0 in just seven overs, with Vaibhav and captain Ayush Mhatre (21) setting the tone for the chase early.&nbsp;Vaibhav, who stunned fans in IPL 2025 with a 35-ball century for Rajasthan Royals, was dismissed while trying to slog sweep spinner Ralphie Albert. But by then, he had done enough damage to England.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/-they-ruined-our-19th-november-rohit-recalls-motivation-behind-whirlwind-92-vs-australia-in-t20-wc-2024-1751036760339">'They ruined our 19th November,' Rohit recalls motivation behind whirlwind 92 vs Australia in T20 WC 2024</a>&nbsp;After a mini-collapse, India found stability through vice-captain Abhigyan Kundu, who anchored the chase with an unbeaten 45 to take India home in just 24 overs. With that, India grabbed a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series.&nbsp;Earlier, England had a decent start thanks to opener Isaac Mohammed (42 off 28), but once he fell, the innings collapsed. England went from 76/1 to 86/4 in no time. Young seamer RS Ambrish struck twice, removing Mayes and skipper Rew, while Kanishk Chouhan (3/20) and Mohammed Enaan (2/37) spun a web around the middle and lower order.&nbsp;The only fight came from Rocky Flintoff, son of Andrew Flintoff, who fought with a well-made 56. However, a lack of batters from the other end saw England at 174 in 42.2 overs.&nbsp;

Donning his no. 18 jersey at Hove, Vaibhav came out with an aggressive intent and looked in complete control. He smashed three massive sixes off Jack Home in the sixth over and then punished James Minto for 11 runs in the very next over to take India to a flying start. 

IPL 2025 breakout star Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his red-hot form, smashing a blistering 48 off just 18 balls to power India U-19 to a six-wicket win over England in the first Youth One Day International (ODI) on Friday (Jun 27). Donning his no. 18 jersey at Hove, Vaibhav came out with an aggressive intent and looked in complete control. He smashed three massive sixes off Jack Home in the sixth over and then punished James Minto for 11 runs in the very next one to take India to a flying start. Chasing 175, India raced to 70/0 in just seven overs, with Vaibhav and captain Ayush Mhatre (21) setting the tone for the chase early. Vaibhav, who stunned fans in IPL 2025 with a 35-ball century for Rajasthan Royals, was dismissed while trying to slog sweep spinner Ralphie Albert. But by then, he had done enough damage to England. Also Read | 'They ruined our 19th November,' Rohit recalls motivation behind whirlwind 92 vs Australia in T20 WC 2024 After a mini-collapse, India found stability through vice-captain Abhigyan Kundu, who anchored the chase with an unbeaten 45 to take India home in just 24 overs. With that, India grabbed a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series. Earlier, England had a decent start thanks to opener Isaac Mohammed (42 off 28), but once he fell, the innings collapsed. England went from 76/1 to 86/4 in no time. Young seamer RS Ambrish struck twice, removing Mayes and skipper Rew, while Kanishk Chouhan (3/20) and Mohammed Enaan (2/37) spun a web around the middle and lower order. The only fight came from Rocky Flintoff, son of Andrew Flintoff, who fought with a well-made 56. However, a lack of batters from the other end saw England at 174 in 42.2 overs.

Donning his no. 18 jersey at Hove, Vaibhav came out with an aggressive intent and looked in complete control. He smashed three massive sixes off Jack Home in the sixth over and then punished James Minto for 11 runs in the very next one to take India to a flying start.&nbsp;

IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi fires India U-19 to dominant win over England

Sri Lanka completed a thumping innings and 78-run victory over Bangladesh before lunch on day four of the second Test in Colombo on Saturday, wrapping up the two-match series 1-0. Resuming the day on a precarious 115 for six, the visitors still trailed by 97 runs and needed a minor miracle to avoid an innings defeat. But any hopes of a rearguard were dashed almost immediately.&nbsp;Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, under the pump after a wicketless outing in the first innings, struck gold with the fifth ball of the morning as Litton Das edged behind to wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis for 14. With that scalp, the last recognised batter was back in the hut and Bangladesh's house of cards came tumbling down soon after.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-vs-aus-hazlewood-routs-west-indies-as-australia-crush-host-to-win-first-test-in-barbados-alex-carey-1751091641737">WI vs AUS: Hazlewood routs West Indies as Australia crush host to win first Test</a>&nbsp;It was a clinical all-round performance by Sri Lanka, who walked away with crucial World Test Championship points in the process.&nbsp;The two sides will now shift focus to the limited-overs leg of the tour, with three One-Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals to follow.&nbsp;In the second Test, none of the visiting batters managed to cross fifty –- a far cry from their first Test showing in Galle which ended in a draw on June 21 when captain Najmul Hossain Shanto secured twin centuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bangladesh had won the toss on a docile pitch but squandered the advantage, bundled out for 247.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sri Lanka replied in commanding fashion, piling on 458 to take a hefty 211-run first-innings lead.&nbsp;The foundation was laid by a masterclass from opener Pathum Nissanka, who crafted a fluent 158 –- his second successive century in the series -- while Dinesh Chandimal chipped in with a polished 93.&nbsp;&nbsp;The pair added 194 runs for the second wicket, putting the game firmly in Sri Lanka's control.&nbsp;Bangladesh threatened briefly when the second new ball brought them three quick wickets, but Kusal Mendis steadied the ship with a counterattacking 84, ensuring the hosts didn't let the momentum slip.&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.

It was a clinical all-round performance by Sri Lanka, who walked away with crucial World Test Championship points in the process.

Sri Lanka completed a thumping innings and 78-run victory over Bangladesh before lunch on day four of the second Test in Colombo on Saturday, wrapping up the two-match series 1-0. Resuming the day on a precarious 115 for six, the visitors still trailed by 97 runs and needed a minor miracle to avoid an innings defeat. But any hopes of a rearguard were dashed almost immediately. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, under the pump after a wicketless outing in the first innings, struck gold with the fifth ball of the morning as Litton Das edged behind to wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis for 14. With that scalp, the last recognised batter was back in the hut and Bangladesh's house of cards came tumbling down soon after. Also read | WI vs AUS: Hazlewood routs West Indies as Australia crush host to win first Test It was a clinical all-round performance by Sri Lanka, who walked away with crucial World Test Championship points in the process. The two sides will now shift focus to the limited-overs leg of the tour, with three One-Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals to follow. In the second Test, none of the visiting batters managed to cross fifty –- a far cry from their first Test showing in Galle which ended in a draw on June 21 when captain Najmul Hossain Shanto secured twin centuries. Bangladesh had won the toss on a docile pitch but squandered the advantage, bundled out for 247. Sri Lanka replied in commanding fashion, piling on 458 to take a hefty 211-run first-innings lead. The foundation was laid by a masterclass from opener Pathum Nissanka, who crafted a fluent 158 –- his second successive century in the series -- while Dinesh Chandimal chipped in with a polished 93. The pair added 194 runs for the second wicket, putting the game firmly in Sri Lanka's control. Bangladesh threatened briefly when the second new ball brought them three quick wickets, but Kusal Mendis steadied the ship with a counterattacking 84, ensuring the hosts didn't let the momentum slip. 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.

It was a clinical all-round performance by Sri Lanka, who walked away with crucial World Test Championship points in the process.

SL vs BAN, 2nd Test: Prabath Jayasuriya on song in Sri Lanka’s series win over Bangladesh

Australia's vaunted pace attack demolished West Indies' fragile batting, routing the hosts for just 141 off 33.4 overs to complete a comprehensive 159-run victory in the final over of the third day of the first Test at Kensington Oval on Friday. Josh Hazlewood was the chief destroyer with figures of 5-43 as the tourists dominated the day with both ball and bat. Half-centuries from Alex Carey, Beau Webster and Travis Head were the fulcrum of a recovery from 65-4 late on day two to a final second innings total of 310 at tea the next day.&nbsp;Shamar Joseph led the West Indies bowling effort with five wickets at the cost of 87 runs for a match haul of 9-133.&nbsp;Any winning target in excess of 200 was always going to be challenging on this two-paced surface.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/-they-ruined-our-19th-november-rohit-recalls-motivation-behind-whirlwind-92-vs-australia-in-t20-wc-2024-1751036760339">'They ruined our 19th November,' Rohit recalls motivation behind whirlwind 92 vs Australia in T20 WC 2024</a>&nbsp;As it transpired, the West Indies never looked up to the task from the moment former captain Kraigg Brathwaite fell to Mitchell Starc in the first over.&nbsp;Hazlewood then took centre stage. His metronomic accuracy accounted for John Campbell and debutant Brandon King off successive balls, before adding the wickets of captain Roston Chase and Keacy Carty.&nbsp;Chase's Australian counterpart, Pat Cummins, removed first innings top-scorer Shai Hope and insult was added to considerable injury when substitute fielder Marnus Labuschagne ran out Alzarri Joseph with a direct hit to the striker's end from mid-off.<h3>'Hitting the right areas'&nbsp;</h3>&nbsp;Hazlewood returned to the attack to prise out Jomel Warrican but Shamar Joseph entertained with 44 off 22 balls before falling to off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who then dismissed Jayden Seales first ball to complete victory with two days to spare. Justin Greaves was left unbeaten on 38.&nbsp;"It was just about hitting the right areas time and time again and just being patient," said Hazlewood in identifying the tactics to capitalise on the challenging surface.&nbsp;&nbsp;"There are a few cracks there on a good length and just short of a length which kept the batters guessing about going forward or back with a few skidding through as we saw."&nbsp;Australia's intent was clear at the start of the day as Head and Webster transformed the consolidation of the previous evening to controlled aggression in a partnership of 102 for the fifth wicket.&nbsp;Head was trapped lbw for 61 by Shamar Joseph 20 minutes before lunch.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, the course of the first session could have been very different had Greaves held on to another straightforward catch at second slip off Alzarri Joseph when the left-hander was on 22.&nbsp;It was the seventh chance put down by the West Indies slip cordon in the match, a poor display in one of the fundamental aspects of the game which began on day one when four catches were shelled.&nbsp;With a clear intent on aggression on a pitch becoming increasingly two-paced, the Australians progressed at almost a run-a-minute after lunch despite wickets falling at regular intervals.&nbsp;Carey, who top-scored with 65, built on the platform laid by Head and Webster (63), who fell caught behind off the persevering Shamar Joseph.&nbsp;The right-armer also accounted for Starc and wrapped up the innings when last man Hazlewood was bowled off the inside edge to give the Guyanese pacer his fourth five-wicket haul and third against Australia.&nbsp;By then though, the task already looked beyond the West Indies, which was confirmed two balls before stumps.&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.

Australia take 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series against West Indies. 

Australia's vaunted pace attack demolished West Indies' fragile batting, routing the hosts for just 141 off 33.4 overs to complete a comprehensive 159-run victory in the final over of the third day of the first Test at Kensington Oval on Friday. Josh Hazlewood was the chief destroyer with figures of 5-43 as the tourists dominated the day with both ball and bat. Half-centuries from Alex Carey, Beau Webster and Travis Head were the fulcrum of a recovery from 65-4 late on day two to a final second innings total of 310 at tea the next day. Shamar Joseph led the West Indies bowling effort with five wickets at the cost of 87 runs for a match haul of 9-133. Any winning target in excess of 200 was always going to be challenging on this two-paced surface. Also read | 'They ruined our 19th November,' Rohit recalls motivation behind whirlwind 92 vs Australia in T20 WC 2024 As it transpired, the West Indies never looked up to the task from the moment former captain Kraigg Brathwaite fell to Mitchell Starc in the first over. Hazlewood then took centre stage. His metronomic accuracy accounted for John Campbell and debutant Brandon King off successive balls, before adding the wickets of captain Roston Chase and Keacy Carty. Chase's Australian counterpart, Pat Cummins, removed first innings top-scorer Shai Hope and insult was added to considerable injury when substitute fielder Marnus Labuschagne ran out Alzarri Joseph with a direct hit to the striker's end from mid-off. 'Hitting the right areas' Hazlewood returned to the attack to prise out Jomel Warrican but Shamar Joseph entertained with 44 off 22 balls before falling to off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who then dismissed Jayden Seales first ball to complete victory with two days to spare. Justin Greaves was left unbeaten on 38. "It was just about hitting the right areas time and time again and just being patient," said Hazlewood in identifying the tactics to capitalise on the challenging surface. "There are a few cracks there on a good length and just short of a length which kept the batters guessing about going forward or back with a few skidding through as we saw." Australia's intent was clear at the start of the day as Head and Webster transformed the consolidation of the previous evening to controlled aggression in a partnership of 102 for the fifth wicket. Head was trapped lbw for 61 by Shamar Joseph 20 minutes before lunch. However, the course of the first session could have been very different had Greaves held on to another straightforward catch at second slip off Alzarri Joseph when the left-hander was on 22. It was the seventh chance put down by the West Indies slip cordon in the match, a poor display in one of the fundamental aspects of the game which began on day one when four catches were shelled. With a clear intent on aggression on a pitch becoming increasingly two-paced, the Australians progressed at almost a run-a-minute after lunch despite wickets falling at regular intervals. Carey, who top-scored with 65, built on the platform laid by Head and Webster (63), who fell caught behind off the persevering Shamar Joseph. The right-armer also accounted for Starc and wrapped up the innings when last man Hazlewood was bowled off the inside edge to give the Guyanese pacer his fourth five-wicket haul and third against Australia. By then though, the task already looked beyond the West Indies, which was confirmed two balls before stumps. 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.

Australia take 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series against West Indies.&nbsp;

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Wimbledon 2025 could witness a blockbuster semi-final as current world no. 1 Jannik Sinner is drawn in the same half as seven-time grass champion Novak Djokovic. The Italian star, who recently beat Djokovic at the French Open 2025 semifinals, is eyeing his first Wimbledon title, while Djokovic is chasing history to match Roger Federer’s record of eight singles titles at the All England Club. The draw, held on Friday (Jun 27), has set the stage for a potential thrilling semi-final.&nbsp;Jannik Sinner will kick off his Wimbledon campaign against fellow Italian Luca Nardi. If he progresses smoothly, a potential quarter-final clash awaits with another fellow Italian and last year’s Wimbledon semi-finalist, Lorenzo Musetti. Between Nardi and Musetti, Sinner may also face tricky grass-court servers like Taylor Fritz, Matteo Berrettini, Hubert Hurkacz or Alexander Bublik, all known for their powerful serves and ability to cause upsets on grass.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-alex-eala-the-first-woman-from-philippines-to-reach-a-wta-final-1751030348510">Who is Alex Eala? The first woman from Philippines to reach a WTA final</a>&nbsp;On the other hand, Djokovic, seeded sixth in the tournament, starts his campaign against Alexandre Muller from France. But it’s not a walk in the park for Serb as a tricky third-round match against rising American star Alex Michelsen could await, followed by a potential fourth-round clash with Australian Alex de Minaur, who is seeded 11th. In the quarters, Britain’s No. 1 Jack Draper, Alexander Bublik or young Czech Jakub Mensik could stand between Djokovic and the semis.

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Though he has avoided an early clash with Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic still finds himself in the same half as Sinner. That means if both survive their tough draws, fans will be treated to a nail-biting semi-final, a rematch of their recent Roland Garros battle.&nbsp;Meanwhile, defending champion Alcaraz and third seed Alexander Zverev are in the bottom half of the draw. If Sinner or Djokovic reach the final, they could face one of these two stars for the Wimbledon crown.

Jannik Sinner, who recently beat Djokovic at the French Open 2025 semifinals, is eyeing his first Wimbledon title, while Djokovic is chasing history to match Roger Federer’s record of eight singles titles at the All England Club. 

Wimbledon 2025 could witness a blockbuster semi-final as current world no. 1 Jannik Sinner is drawn in the same half as seven-time grass champion Novak Djokovic. The Italian star, who recently beat Djokovic at the French Open 2025 semifinals, is eyeing his first Wimbledon title, while Djokovic is chasing history to match Roger Federer’s record of eight singles titles at the All England Club. The draw, held on Friday (Jun 27), has set the stage for a potential thrilling semi-final. Jannik Sinner will kick off his Wimbledon campaign against fellow Italian Luca Nardi. If he progresses smoothly, a potential quarter-final clash awaits with another fellow Italian and last year’s Wimbledon semi-finalist, Lorenzo Musetti. Between Nardi and Musetti, Sinner may also face tricky grass-court servers like Taylor Fritz, Matteo Berrettini, Hubert Hurkacz or Alexander Bublik, all known for their powerful serves and ability to cause upsets on grass. Also Read | Who is Alex Eala? The first woman from Philippines to reach a WTA final On the other hand, Djokovic, seeded sixth in the tournament, starts his campaign against Alexandre Muller from France. But it’s not a walk in the park for Serb as a tricky third-round match against rising American star Alex Michelsen could await, followed by a potential fourth-round clash with Australian Alex de Minaur, who is seeded 11th. In the quarters, Britain’s No. 1 Jack Draper, Alexander Bublik or young Czech Jakub Mensik could stand between Djokovic and the semis.

Jannik Sinner, who recently beat Djokovic at the French Open 2025 semifinals, is eyeing his first Wimbledon title, while Djokovic is chasing history to match Roger Federer’s record of eight singles titles at the All England Club.&nbsp;

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Wimbledon 2025: Sinner vs Djokovic potential semifinal on cards