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Lyon will be able to play in Europe next season if they win their appeal against relegation to the French second division, the club said on Friday. On Tuesday, French football's financial watchdog (DNCG) demoted the club. &nbsp;Lyon, who finished sixth in Ligue 1 last season and qualified for the Europa League, said at once they would appeal.&nbsp;On Friday, they said that UEFA -- the governing body of European football -- was prepared to accept them into continental competition. "Olympique Lyonnais completed the financial sustainability procedure and signed an agreement with the UEFA Club Financial Control Body," the club said on their web site. "The club could therefore participate in next season's Europa League, subject to a favorable outcome of the appeal of the DNCG decision."&nbsp;After the DNCG initially ruled in November that Lyon would be relegated at the the end of the season, UEFA began monitoring the club. On May 5, UEFA fined Lyon 200,000 euros ($234,400) for unpaid bills to other clubs, to employees, and to the tax and social security authorities.&nbsp;After the DNCG ruling confirmed its initial decision, the club said they had met "all of its demands". &nbsp;While they were unable to convince the French watchdog, UEFA has ruled Lyon could play in Europe. &nbsp;Lyon will have seven days to appeal from the date they are officially notified of the DNCG's ruling. The club said Friday they had not yet received the notification.&nbsp;Earlier, seven-time Ligue 1 champions Lyon said on Tuesday they would appeal their relegation to the second-tier by French football's financial watchdog. At a hearing earlier in the day, Lyon were unable to convince the regulator (DNCG) to lift the restrictions it had put on the club in November.&nbsp;"Over the past few months, we have worked closely with the DNCG, meeting all of its demands with equity investments exceeding the amounts requested," the club said in a statement." &nbsp;After the meeting, Lyon's president John Textor said he remained confident of avoiding the drop to Ligue 2 for next season, where the club has not played since 1989."Our liquidity situation has improved considerably," he said.&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.

Lyon can compete in Europe if they overturn relegation: Club

Lyon will be able to play in Europe next season if they win their appeal against relegation to the French second division, the club said on Friday. On Tuesday, French football's financial watchdog (DNCG) demoted the club. Lyon, who finished sixth in Ligue 1 last season and qualified for the Europa League, said at once they would appeal. On Friday, they said that UEFA -- the governing body of European football -- was prepared to accept them into continental competition. "Olympique Lyonnais completed the financial sustainability procedure and signed an agreement with the UEFA Club Financial Control Body," the club said on their web site. "The club could therefore participate in next season's Europa League, subject to a favorable outcome of the appeal of the DNCG decision." After the DNCG initially ruled in November that Lyon would be relegated at the the end of the season, UEFA began monitoring the club. On May 5, UEFA fined Lyon 200,000 euros ($234,400) for unpaid bills to other clubs, to employees, and to the tax and social security authorities. After the DNCG ruling confirmed its initial decision, the club said they had met "all of its demands". While they were unable to convince the French watchdog, UEFA has ruled Lyon could play in Europe. Lyon will have seven days to appeal from the date they are officially notified of the DNCG's ruling. The club said Friday they had not yet received the notification. Earlier, seven-time Ligue 1 champions Lyon said on Tuesday they would appeal their relegation to the second-tier by French football's financial watchdog. At a hearing earlier in the day, Lyon were unable to convince the regulator (DNCG) to lift the restrictions it had put on the club in November. "Over the past few months, we have worked closely with the DNCG, meeting all of its demands with equity investments exceeding the amounts requested," the club said in a statement." After the meeting, Lyon's president John Textor said he remained confident of avoiding the drop to Ligue 2 for next season, where the club has not played since 1989. "Our liquidity situation has improved considerably," he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

On Friday, they said that UEFA -- the governing body of European football -- was prepared to accept them into continental competition

Lando Norris bounced back from his Canadian catastrophe to top the times ahead of team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri as McLaren reeled off a commanding 1-2 in second practice on Friday at the Austrian Grand Prix. &nbsp;Norris, who sat out the first session at the Red Bull Ring, clocked a best lap in one minute and 4.580 seconds to beat Piastri by 0.157 seconds with four-time champion Max Verstappen third fastest for Red Bull, adrift by 0.318 seconds.&nbsp;&nbsp;For Norris, it was a relief to move on from his collision with team-mate Piastri in Montreal where he retired pointless, admitting he had "made a fool of myself". Lance Stroll was fourth for Aston Martin ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, George Russell of Mercedes, who won last year and two weeks ago in Canada, and Yuki Tsunoda in the second Red Bull.&nbsp;Gabriel Bortoleto was eighth for Sauber ahead of two-time champion Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, struggling in his updated Ferrari.&nbsp;After much paddock speculation linking Verstappen with a move to Mercedes, the session began with Colapinto and Ocon leading the way in near-perfect conditions at the picturesque, and historic, circuit set in the Styrian Alps.&nbsp;Russell, fastest in the morning, was soon on top again, but it was the McLarens of Piastri and Norris that proved they had found more pace amid the rising temperatures, with the air at 26 degrees Celsius and track at 34.&nbsp; &nbsp;Having missed the morning session, when Irish reserve driver Alex Dunne proved his huge potential by finishing fourth, Norris swept to the top after 10 minutes shortly before Leclerc, also back after sitting out the first practice, ran off at Turn Six and his Ferrari team-mate Hamilton reported he had "no pace" in his updated car.&nbsp;&nbsp;Norris stayed on top, trimming his time, before switching to softs with ‘papaya’ team-mate Piastri slotting in second. Stroll was third, four-tenths adrift ahead of the chasing pack including 'man of the moment' Russell.&nbsp;"He has been part of our programme for 10 years," said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff of Russell.<h2>Mercedes confirm Max talks</h2>"He’s always performed to expectations and continues to do so. "These kind of contract discussions end up accelerated in the media, but it’s normal business. Contracts discussions are not held in Town Halls. All is going to plan."&nbsp;Wolff confirmed he was in contact with Verstappen, but suggested it was not in his mind to replace Russell and stressed that he was also very happy also with Antonelli. Thus most seasoned observers regarded the speculation as merely exploratory.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Dutchman is contracted to Red Bull until 2028, but with release clauses – that may relate to a possible exit by adviser Helmut Marko amid claims that he could be replaced by four-time champion Sebastian Vettel. &nbsp;On track, Verstappen delayed his entry by 12 minutes and worked his way into contention, but with 15 minutes remaining he was adrift of the two McLarens by three-tenths with Mercedes and Ferrari struggling to keep pace.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was another session of few incidents with Tsunoda and Oliver Bearman having brushes with gravel traps and Nico Hulkeberg ran off at Turn One, but few dramas although Hamilton was called to see the stewards for accidentally impeding Antonelli.&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.

Formula 1: Lando Norris leads McLaren 1-2 in Austrian GP practice

Lando Norris bounced back from his Canadian catastrophe to top the times ahead of team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri as McLaren reeled off a commanding 1-2 in second practice on Friday at the Austrian Grand Prix. Norris, who sat out the first session at the Red Bull Ring, clocked a best lap in one minute and 4.580 seconds to beat Piastri by 0.157 seconds with four-time champion Max Verstappen third fastest for Red Bull, adrift by 0.318 seconds. For Norris, it was a relief to move on from his collision with team-mate Piastri in Montreal where he retired pointless, admitting he had "made a fool of myself". Lance Stroll was fourth for Aston Martin ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, George Russell of Mercedes, who won last year and two weeks ago in Canada, and Yuki Tsunoda in the second Red Bull. Gabriel Bortoleto was eighth for Sauber ahead of two-time champion Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, struggling in his updated Ferrari. After much paddock speculation linking Verstappen with a move to Mercedes, the session began with Colapinto and Ocon leading the way in near-perfect conditions at the picturesque, and historic, circuit set in the Styrian Alps. Russell, fastest in the morning, was soon on top again, but it was the McLarens of Piastri and Norris that proved they had found more pace amid the rising temperatures, with the air at 26 degrees Celsius and track at 34. Having missed the morning session, when Irish reserve driver Alex Dunne proved his huge potential by finishing fourth, Norris swept to the top after 10 minutes shortly before Leclerc, also back after sitting out the first practice, ran off at Turn Six and his Ferrari team-mate Hamilton reported he had "no pace" in his updated car. Norris stayed on top, trimming his time, before switching to softs with ‘papaya’ team-mate Piastri slotting in second. Stroll was third, four-tenths adrift ahead of the chasing pack including 'man of the moment' Russell. "He has been part of our programme for 10 years," said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff of Russell. Mercedes confirm Max talks "He’s always performed to expectations and continues to do so. "These kind of contract discussions end up accelerated in the media, but it’s normal business. Contracts discussions are not held in Town Halls. All is going to plan." Wolff confirmed he was in contact with Verstappen, but suggested it was not in his mind to replace Russell and stressed that he was also very happy also with Antonelli. Thus most seasoned observers regarded the speculation as merely exploratory. The Dutchman is contracted to Red Bull until 2028, but with release clauses – that may relate to a possible exit by adviser Helmut Marko amid claims that he could be replaced by four-time champion Sebastian Vettel. On track, Verstappen delayed his entry by 12 minutes and worked his way into contention, but with 15 minutes remaining he was adrift of the two McLarens by three-tenths with Mercedes and Ferrari struggling to keep pace. It was another session of few incidents with Tsunoda and Oliver Bearman having brushes with gravel traps and Nico Hulkeberg ran off at Turn One, but few dramas although Hamilton was called to see the stewards for accidentally impeding Antonelli. 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.

Norris, who sat out the first session at the Red Bull Ring, clocked a best lap in one minute and 4.580 seconds to beat Piastri by 0.157 seconds with four-time champion Max Verstappen third fastest for Red Bull, adrift by 0.318 seconds

Former India Test and T20I skipper Rohit Sharma says that his innings against Australia in T20 World cup 2024 in Super Eight stage was full off intent because of a reason. Rohit scored 92 off 41 balls and took the attack to opposition from ball one. In a recent interview, Rohit revealed that the he had 'decent motivation' for the match knowing Australia will be out of the tournament if they won. Months before the match, Australia had beaten India in the 2023 ODI World Cup final in India which also served as the motivation for team, Rohit also mentioned.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ecb-and-bcci-join-hands-against-saudi-proposed-500-million-t20-league-report-1751033718190">ECB and BCCI join hands against Saudi-proposed $500 million T20 league: Report</a>“We knew that if we won this match, Australia would be out. That was a decent motivation for all of us. But cricket is not played thinking about what happened last time. Yes, you want to do well against them. But it is never going to be about the past,” Sharma said during a show on JioHotstar.“That thing is in the back of the mind — they ruined our 19th November. Not just ours, but the whole country’s. So, we should give them a good gift as well. Yes, in the dressing room all this keeps happening among us — between the boys. But when the toss happens, the game starts — then it is all about how you can do your best. When I am batting, I don’t think — let’s knock them out. It doesn’t work like that. I have to focus on how I can play well against them. That was the only thought in my mind — how can I bat well and contribute,” he added.India eventually won the match and then went on to win the T20 World Cup as well by beating South Africa in the final. After the tournament, Rohit, along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, announced retirement from the T20Is for India.

India eventually won the match and then went on to win the T20 World Cup as well by beating South Africa in the final. After the tournament, Rohit, along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, announced retirement from the T20Is for India.

Former India Test and T20I skipper Rohit Sharma says that his innings against Australia in T20 World cup 2024 in Super Eight stage was full off intent because of a reason. Rohit scored 92 off 41 balls and took the attack to opposition from ball one. In a recent interview, Rohit revealed that the he had 'decent motivation' for the match knowing Australia will be out of the tournament if they won. Months before the match, Australia had beaten India in the 2023 ODI World Cup final in India which also served as the motivation for team, Rohit also mentioned. Also Read - ECB and BCCI join hands against Saudi-proposed $500 million T20 league: Report “We knew that if we won this match, Australia would be out. That was a decent motivation for all of us. But cricket is not played thinking about what happened last time. Yes, you want to do well against them. But it is never going to be about the past,” Sharma said during a show on JioHotstar. “That thing is in the back of the mind — they ruined our 19th November. Not just ours, but the whole country’s. So, we should give them a good gift as well. Yes, in the dressing room all this keeps happening among us — between the boys. But when the toss happens, the game starts — then it is all about how you can do your best. When I am batting, I don’t think — let’s knock them out. It doesn’t work like that. I have to focus on how I can play well against them. That was the only thought in my mind — how can I bat well and contribute,” he added. India eventually won the match and then went on to win the T20 World Cup as well by beating South Africa in the final. After the tournament, Rohit, along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, announced retirement from the T20Is for India.

Rohit scored 92 off 41 balls and took the attack to opposition from ball one. Months before the match, Australia had beaten India in the 2023 ODI World Cup final in India which also served as the motivation for team, Rohit mentioned.

'They ruined our 19th November,' Rohit recalls motivation behind whirlwind 92 vs Australia in T20 WC 2024

The England Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have reportedly joined hands against the newly proposed Saudi Arabia-backed T20 league. As reported by the UK-based news outlet the Guardian, the boards have agreed on not issuing No Objection Certificate (NOC) to its players - rendering them ineligible to take part in the league. The meeting between the boards reportedly took place at the Lord's during the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2024-25 between Australia and South Africa.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/wi-vs-aus-west-indies-coach-darren-sammy-calls-out-this-particular-umpire-for-controversial-decisions-in-barbados-test-1751024868291">West Indies coach Darren Sammy calls out 'this particular umpire' for controversial decisions in Barbados Test</a>What is Saudi-backed T20 league?Saudi Arabia based SRJ Investment around $548 million to set up a T20 league which will have eight teams compete in four different tournaments in an year at four different locations - like tennis grand slams. Australia was one of the countries which had showed interest in the idea and proposed that one of the four tournaments be played Down Under.What is ICC's stance?The International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to take an official call on the league. As per the current rules, any new T20 league can not have more than four overseas players in playing XI - this could prove a big hurdle for the Saudi-backed league given their relatively smaller domestic base involved in cricket.The ECB and BCCI have also agreed on persuading the ICC to support their stance of not issuing the NOC. The ICC generally pays serious attention to Big Three (England, India and Australia) and this could also work against Saudi league.The apex cricket body, however, might find it a bit difficult to tread through all of this as it has signed a four-year deal, after an initial deal of 18 months, with state-owned oil company Aramco for $96 million per year to be its global partner.

Saudi Arabia based SRJ Investment around $548 million to set up a T20 league which will have eight teams compete in four different tournaments in an year at four different locations - like tennis grand slams. 

The England Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have reportedly joined hands against the newly proposed Saudi Arabia-backed T20 league. As reported by the UK-based news outlet the Guardian, the boards have agreed on not issuing No Objection Certificate (NOC) to its players - rendering them ineligible to take part in the league. The meeting between the boards reportedly took place at the Lord's during the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2024-25 between Australia and South Africa. Also Read - West Indies coach Darren Sammy calls out 'this particular umpire' for controversial decisions in Barbados Test What is Saudi-backed T20 league? Saudi Arabia based SRJ Investment around $548 million to set up a T20 league which will have eight teams compete in four different tournaments in an year at four different locations - like tennis grand slams. Australia was one of the countries which had showed interest in the idea and proposed that one of the four tournaments be played Down Under. What is ICC's stance? The International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to take an official call on the league. As per the current rules, any new T20 league can not have more than four overseas players in playing XI - this could prove a big hurdle for the Saudi-backed league given their relatively smaller domestic base involved in cricket. The ECB and BCCI have also agreed on persuading the ICC to support their stance of not issuing the NOC. The ICC generally pays serious attention to Big Three (England, India and Australia) and this could also work against Saudi league. The apex cricket body, however, might find it a bit difficult to tread through all of this as it has signed a four-year deal, after an initial deal of 18 months, with state-owned oil company Aramco for $96 million per year to be its global partner.

Saudi Arabia based SRJ Investment around $548 million to set up a T20 league which will have eight teams compete in four different tournaments in an year at four different locations - like tennis grand slams.&nbsp;

ECB and BCCI join hands against Saudi-proposed $500 million T20 league: Report

Current world no. 74 Alex Eala scripted history at the Eastbourne Open on Friday (Jun 27) as she etched her name as the first Filipino woman to reach a WTA Tour final. The 19-year-old tennis star from the Philippines achieved this milestone after a remarkable performance at the Centre Court in the 2025 Eastbourne Open. Eala fought her way through a challenging match that lasted two hours and 22 minutes, defeating France's Varvara Gracheva with a scoreline of 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 in the semifinals.&nbsp;Hailing from Quezon City in Philippines, a country where Tennis is not a primary sport, Eala began playing tennis at a young age. At 12, she won the prestigious Les Petits As tournament in 2018. That same year, she joined the Rafa Nadal academy in Spain, a move that shaped her into a world-class player. She debuted in a junior grand slam at the 2019 US Open and continued her rise, winning the 2020 Australian Open junior doubles title with Indonesian partner Priska Nugroho.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📅 June 2023: Alex Eala graduates from the Rafa Nadal Academy alongside <a href="https://twitter.com/iga_swiatek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iga_swiatek</a>. 📅 March 2025: Alex will play the <a href="https://twitter.com/MiamiOpen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MiamiOpen</a> quarterfinals against Iga. What an incredible story! 😍 <a href="https://t.co/TlkN1pWeCg">pic.twitter.com/TlkN1pWeCg</a>&mdash; Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar (@rnadalacademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/rnadalacademy/status/1904455671694655837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Eala made headlines at the 2025 Miami Open by defeating 2025 Australian Open champion Madison Keys and World No. 1 Iga Swiatek

Current world no. 74 Alex Eala scripted history at the Eastbourne Open on Friday (Jun 27) as she etched her name as the first Filipino woman to reach a WTA Tour final. The 19-year-old tennis star from the Philippines achieved this milestone after a remarkable performance at the Centre Court in the 2025 Eastbourne Open. Eala fought her way through a challenging match that lasted two hours and 22 minutes, defeating France's Varvara Gracheva with a scoreline of 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 in the semifinals. Hailing from Quezon City in Philippines, a country where Tennis is not a primary sport, Eala began playing tennis at a young age. At 12, she won the prestigious Les Petits As tournament in 2018. That same year, she joined the Rafa Nadal academy in Spain, a move that shaped her into a world-class player. She debuted in a junior grand slam at the 2019 US Open and continued her rise, winning the 2020 Australian Open junior doubles title with Indonesian partner Priska Nugroho.

Eala made headlines at the 2025 Miami Open by defeating 2025 Australian Open champion Madison Keys and World No. 1 Iga Swiatek

Who is Alex Eala? The first woman from Philippines to reach a WTA final

West Indies coach Darren Sammy is not happy with the TV umpiring decisions being given in the first Test against Australia in Barbados. Th comments come on the back of two controversial decision - LBW of WI skipper Roston Chase off Pat Cummins and Shai Hope's catch by Alex Carey - both given by TV umpire Adrian Holdstock. Sammy also held discussion with match referee Javagal Srinath regarding the matter.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-test-rankings-rishabh-pant-bags-career-best-7th-spot-after-twin-tons-in-leeds-england-opener-ben-duckett-enters-top-10-1750997502731">Pant bags career-best 7th spot after twin tons in Leeds, Duckett enters top 10</a>"We are just trying to find some sort of understanding as to what the process is," Sammy said as reported by ESPNCricinfo. "We only hope for consistency. That's all we could ask for. When there is doubt in something, just be consistent across the board."I have noticed, especially with this particular umpire (Holdstock), it's something that for me started in England. It's frustrating. I just ask for consistency in the decision-making," he added."Yeah, look, you don't want to get yourself in a situation where you're wondering about certain umpires. Is there something against this team? But when you see decision after decision, then it raises the question. I know he's here for the series. You don't want to go in a Test match having that doubt," he said when asked if he's specifically talking about Holdstock."So I want to have that conversation as to the process… so we could be all clear. Because, at the end of the day, you don't want to be going into a Test match not trusting the umpires. And that's not what our team is about. So we're just looking for some clarity as to the decisions," he added.As for match, Australia were bowled out for 180 in the first innings and West Indies managed 192 in reply. Australia, however, wiped out the paltry lead quickly but were 92/4 in the second innings by the end of day 2.

Australia were bowled out for 180 in the first innings and West Indies managed 192 in reply. Australia, however, wiped out the paltry lead quickly but were 92/4 in the second innings by the end of day 2.

West Indies coach Darren Sammy is not happy with the TV umpiring decisions being given in the first Test against Australia in Barbados. Th comments come on the back of two controversial decision - LBW of WI skipper Roston Chase off Pat Cummins and Shai Hope's catch by Alex Carey - both given by TV umpire Adrian Holdstock. Sammy also held discussion with match referee Javagal Srinath regarding the matter. Also Read - Pant bags career-best 7th spot after twin tons in Leeds, Duckett enters top 10 "We are just trying to find some sort of understanding as to what the process is," Sammy said as reported by ESPNCricinfo. "We only hope for consistency. That's all we could ask for. When there is doubt in something, just be consistent across the board. "I have noticed, especially with this particular umpire (Holdstock), it's something that for me started in England. It's frustrating. I just ask for consistency in the decision-making," he added. "Yeah, look, you don't want to get yourself in a situation where you're wondering about certain umpires. Is there something against this team? But when you see decision after decision, then it raises the question. I know he's here for the series. You don't want to go in a Test match having that doubt," he said when asked if he's specifically talking about Holdstock. "So I want to have that conversation as to the process… so we could be all clear. Because, at the end of the day, you don't want to be going into a Test match not trusting the umpires. And that's not what our team is about. So we're just looking for some clarity as to the decisions," he added. As for match, Australia were bowled out for 180 in the first innings and West Indies managed 192 in reply. Australia, however, wiped out the paltry lead quickly but were 92/4 in the second innings by the end of day 2.

Australia were bowled out for 180 in the first innings and West Indies managed 192 in reply. Australia, however, wiped out the paltry lead quickly but were 92/4 in the second innings by the end of day 2.

WI vs AUS: West Indies coach Darren Sammy calls out 'this particular umpire' for controversial decisions in Barbados Test

Football, the most popular sport on the planet, brings along worldwide fame, respect and wealth apart from goals and trophies. From jaw-dropping club contracts to mega endorsement deals and social media influence, footballers today are global icons and business powerhouses who have built their empires. Let’s take a look at the top 8 richest footballers across the globe.&nbsp;1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)The Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo leads the football richest list with $275 million. He earns a massive $225 million on the field and adds $50 million off the field. Ronaldo currently plays in Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr and is a global brand icon.&nbsp;2. Lionel Messi (Argentina)Argentine stalwart and 2022 FIFA World Cup champion Lionel Messi stands tall with $135 million in total earnings. Surprisingly, $75 million comes off the field through endorsements. On the field, he earns $60 million playing for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.&nbsp;3. Karim Benzema (France)Former French striker Benzema has gathered $104 million, with a huge $100 million from playing. Now starring in Saudi Arabia for Al-Ittihad, he’s one of the highest-paid athletes in world football, with only $4 million from off-field ventures.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indias-2036-olympic-dream-hits-a-pause-know-why-1751012529932">India’s 2036 Olympic dream hits a pause. Know why</a>&nbsp;4. Kylian Mbappe (France)France’s golden boy, Kylian Mbappe, has total earnings of $90 million. He makes $70 million from playing and $20 million off the pitch. The Real Madrid forward is seen as the future face of world football.&nbsp;5. Neymar (Brazil)Brazilian star Neymar enjoys a $76 million income. His off-field deals fetch $30 million while he earns $46 million on the field. Playing for Brazil's club Santos, Neymar is also among the most followed athletes online.&nbsp;6. Erling Haaland (Norway)The Norwegian striker earns $62 million. While $48 million comes from football with Manchester City, he’s also making $14 million off the pitch.&nbsp;7. Vinicius Junior (Brazil)Vinicius Jr, the Brazilian forward, takes home $55 million. Of that, $40 million is from his Real Madrid salary, and $15 million is through endorsements. He’s already among football’s brightest young stars.&nbsp;8. Sadio Mane (Senegal)Senegalese star Sadio Mane earns $54 million. $50 million from playing and $4 million from endorsements. Mane plays for the Al-Nassr club in the Saudi Pro League alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.&nbsp;&nbsp;(Disclaimer: All the data given are from the past year, according to the Forbes list)&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>How much do Indian footballers earn?</h2>While global footballers are earning millions and billions of dollars, Indian footballers still struggle for recognition and basic infrastructure. The spark and passion are visible, but Indian football lacks support. It’s high time India evolves from a cricket nation to a multi-sport powerhouse like the USA and China.&nbsp;

From jaw-dropping club contracts to mega endorsement deals and social media influence, footballers today are global icons and business powerhouses who have built their empires. Let’s take a look at the top 8 richest footballers across the globe.

Football, the most popular sport on the planet, brings along worldwide fame, respect and wealth apart from goals and trophies. From jaw-dropping club contracts to mega endorsement deals and social media influence, footballers today are global icons and business powerhouses who have built their empires. Let’s take a look at the top 8 richest footballers across the globe. 1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) The Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo leads the football richest list with $275 million. He earns a massive $225 million on the field and adds $50 million off the field. Ronaldo currently plays in Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr and is a global brand icon. 2. Lionel Messi (Argentina) Argentine stalwart and 2022 FIFA World Cup champion Lionel Messi stands tall with $135 million in total earnings. Surprisingly, $75 million comes off the field through endorsements. On the field, he earns $60 million playing for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer. 3. Karim Benzema (France) Former French striker Benzema has gathered $104 million, with a huge $100 million from playing. Now starring in Saudi Arabia for Al-Ittihad, he’s one of the highest-paid athletes in world football, with only $4 million from off-field ventures. Also Read | India’s 2036 Olympic dream hits a pause. Know why 4. Kylian Mbappe (France) France’s golden boy, Kylian Mbappe, has total earnings of $90 million. He makes $70 million from playing and $20 million off the pitch. The Real Madrid forward is seen as the future face of world football. 5. Neymar (Brazil) Brazilian star Neymar enjoys a $76 million income. His off-field deals fetch $30 million while he earns $46 million on the field. Playing for Brazil's club Santos, Neymar is also among the most followed athletes online. 6. Erling Haaland (Norway) The Norwegian striker earns $62 million. While $48 million comes from football with Manchester City, he’s also making $14 million off the pitch. 7. Vinicius Junior (Brazil) Vinicius Jr, the Brazilian forward, takes home $55 million. Of that, $40 million is from his Real Madrid salary, and $15 million is through endorsements. He’s already among football’s brightest young stars. 8. Sadio Mane (Senegal) Senegalese star Sadio Mane earns $54 million. $50 million from playing and $4 million from endorsements. Mane plays for the Al-Nassr club in the Saudi Pro League alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. (Disclaimer: All the data given are from the past year, according to the Forbes list) How much do Indian footballers earn? While global footballers are earning millions and billions of dollars, Indian footballers still struggle for recognition and basic infrastructure. The spark and passion are visible, but Indian football lacks support. It’s high time India evolves from a cricket nation to a multi-sport powerhouse like the USA and China.

From jaw-dropping club contracts to mega endorsement deals and social media influence, footballers today are global icons and business powerhouses who have built their empires. Let’s take a look at the top 8 richest footballers across the globe.

From Ronaldo to Neymar: Meet the 8 richest footballers in the world (net worth) - check where Messi stands

Indian cricketers own some of the most beautiful homes which often reflects their success and lavish lifestyle. From MS Dhoni farmhouse in Ranchi to Virat Kohli stylish home in Gurgaon, Indian cricketers have used their wealth to build some of the most stunning homes. But have you ever wonder which one is the most luxurious and who owns the most expensive house? Lets explore the top five richest homes owned by Indian cricketers.&nbsp;1. MS Dhoni – Kailashpati Farmhouse, Ranchi (Rs 100 Crore)&nbsp;MS Dhoni’s $12M ($1 = 80 INR) farmhouse in Ranchi is spread over 7 acres and shows his love for open spaces and greenery. The property has a big garage filled with his cars and bikes, a large swimming pool, a modern gym and indoor sports areas. 2. Virat Kohli – Gurgaon Bungalow (Rs 80 Crore)Virat Kohli owns a $10M high-tech and modern bungalow in Gurgaon, this large house has huge glass windows for amazing views, a stylish bar, a big living room with wooden touches and a beautiful shaped pool.&nbsp;3. Yuvraj Singh – Apartment in Worli, Mumbai (Rs 64 Crore)&nbsp;Yuvraj Singh lives in a $8.5M luxury apartment in Mumbai's elite Worli area. It is located in Omkar 1973 Towers and has beautiful views of the Arabian Sea. With elegant interiors and high-end facilities it reflects his classy lifestyle.&nbsp;4. Sachin Tendulkar – Bandra House, Mumbai (Rs 38 Crore)&nbsp;Sachin Tendulkar $4.75M home in Bandra in Mumbai is a 6,000 square foot mansion he bought in 2007. The three-level house combines modern and traditional design and includes a private temple, a large terrace and welcoming interiors.&nbsp;5. Rohit Sharma – Worli Apartment, Mumbai (Rs 30 Crore)&nbsp;Rohit Sharma owns a luxurious apartment in Ahuja Towers, located on the 29th floor in Worli, Mumbai. Worth $3.75 million, the home features tall glass windows with stunning sea views and includes a separate area for work meetings making it ideal for both personal and professional use.

From MS Dhoni farmhouse in Ranchi to Virat Kohli stylish home in Gurgaon, Indian cricketers have used their wealth to build some of the most stunning homes. But have you ever wonder which one is the most luxurious? Lets explore the top five richest homes owned by Indian cricketers.

Indian cricketers own some of the most beautiful homes which often reflects their success and lavish lifestyle. From MS Dhoni farmhouse in Ranchi to Virat Kohli stylish home in Gurgaon, Indian cricketers have used their wealth to build some of the most stunning homes. But have you ever wonder which one is the most luxurious and who owns the most expensive house? Lets explore the top five richest homes owned by Indian cricketers. 1. MS Dhoni – Kailashpati Farmhouse, Ranchi (Rs 100 Crore) MS Dhoni’s $12M ($1 = 80 INR) farmhouse in Ranchi is spread over 7 acres and shows his love for open spaces and greenery. The property has a big garage filled with his cars and bikes, a large swimming pool, a modern gym and indoor sports areas. 2. Virat Kohli – Gurgaon Bungalow (Rs 80 Crore) Virat Kohli owns a $10M high-tech and modern bungalow in Gurgaon, this large house has huge glass windows for amazing views, a stylish bar, a big living room with wooden touches and a beautiful shaped pool. 3. Yuvraj Singh – Apartment in Worli, Mumbai (Rs 64 Crore) Yuvraj Singh lives in a $8.5M luxury apartment in Mumbai's elite Worli area. It is located in Omkar 1973 Towers and has beautiful views of the Arabian Sea. With elegant interiors and high-end facilities it reflects his classy lifestyle. 4. Sachin Tendulkar – Bandra House, Mumbai (Rs 38 Crore) Sachin Tendulkar $4.75M home in Bandra in Mumbai is a 6,000 square foot mansion he bought in 2007. The three-level house combines modern and traditional design and includes a private temple, a large terrace and welcoming interiors. 5. Rohit Sharma – Worli Apartment, Mumbai (Rs 30 Crore) Rohit Sharma owns a luxurious apartment in Ahuja Towers, located on the 29th floor in Worli, Mumbai. Worth $3.75 million, the home features tall glass windows with stunning sea views and includes a separate area for work meetings making it ideal for both personal and professional use.

From MS Dhoni farmhouse in Ranchi to Virat Kohli stylish home in Gurgaon, Indian cricketers have used their wealth to build some of the most stunning homes. But have you ever wonder which one is the most luxurious? Lets explore the top five richest homes owned by Indian cricketers.

From Dhoni’s $12M Ranchi farmhouse to Kohli’s $10M Gurgaon mansion – A look at the top 5 lavish homes owned by Indian cricketers

Team India suffered a blow in the series opener against England at Headingley, losing the game by five wickets late on the final day. Although the visiting team had four players hitting five tons in total – the most by them in a Test match - they failed to put England under pressure. Reflecting on it ahead of the second match at Edgbaston starting next Wednesday (Jul 2), former Indian cricketer-turned-broadcaster Aakash Chopra said India perhaps made a mistake by revealing Jasprit Bumrah’s possible playing timeline in the UK.&nbsp;Even before the Indian Team departed for England for the five-match Test series, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, while addressing the media, revealed that the NCA doctors had advised them against playing Bumrah for than three Tests, two on the trot.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-2nd-test-jasprit-bumrah-absence-jofra-archer-presence-all-too-much-of-risks-for-india-and-england-edgbaston-1751011523273">IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Bumrah’s absence, Archer’s presence, all too much of risks for India and England</a> &nbsp;Although it wasn’t a secret for anyone to know, given Bumrah’s persistent back issues that led to him missing nearly four months of action early this year, Chopra feels it wasn’t required to inform everyone about it in the first place and that decisions around it could have been taken inside the dressing room, keeping England guessing about his playing time. &nbsp;“Bumrah said he will play three matches only, and I am thinking whether it was required to publicise it. Why was it not kept a secret? We don’t announce our team as well. So, why was it necessary to reiterate it repeatedly before the start of the tour that he would play three matches only? Let them guess. You play whichever Tests you wish,” said Chopra on his YouTube channel. &nbsp;“You have played one, and you know you can play only two of the remaining four matches, which is not a good thing. If you play the second as well, you will play one of three. So, suddenly, the opposition gets into a great frame of mind that Bumrah, your biggest strength, is also not there. You can prepare pitches accordingly,” Chopra added. &nbsp;After the first Test in Leeds, where Bumrah broke multiple records with his 12th away five-for in the first innings, his 14th overall, he also bowled 44 overs across both innings. Although he failed to repeat his first-inning heroics on day five, remaining wicketless in the second, what hurt India more was Bumrah not getting enough support from the other end.&nbsp; &nbsp;“The next generation of Indian fast bowlers will have to be prepared. It’s a serious issue. There were two important pillars of India’s good performances away from home. One was batters starting to score runs, but it doesn’t work out with that, as you need to pick up 20 wickets. So Mohammad Shami and Mohammed Siraj were outstanding with Jasprit Bumrah,” opined Chopra. &nbsp;“I also remember Ishant Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Lord’s Test. When there are doubts about Bumrah’s availability, who will take the responsibility going forward, because Mohammad Shami, I think that story is not over, but it is close to an ending. Mohammed Siraj is good, but he hasn’t reached the rank of Bumrah or Shami,” he added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, India and England will face off in the second Test starting July 2 at Edgbaston. Hosts England lead the five-match series 1-0.&nbsp;

India lost the first Test against England at Headingley in Leeds by five wickets. 

Team India suffered a blow in the series opener against England at Headingley, losing the game by five wickets late on the final day. Although the visiting team had four players hitting five tons in total – the most by them in a Test match - they failed to put England under pressure. Reflecting on it ahead of the second match at Edgbaston starting next Wednesday (Jul 2), former Indian cricketer-turned-broadcaster Aakash Chopra said India perhaps made a mistake by revealing Jasprit Bumrah’s possible playing timeline in the UK. Even before the Indian Team departed for England for the five-match Test series, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, while addressing the media, revealed that the NCA doctors had advised them against playing Bumrah for than three Tests, two on the trot. Also read | IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Bumrah’s absence, Archer’s presence, all too much of risks for India and England Although it wasn’t a secret for anyone to know, given Bumrah’s persistent back issues that led to him missing nearly four months of action early this year, Chopra feels it wasn’t required to inform everyone about it in the first place and that decisions around it could have been taken inside the dressing room, keeping England guessing about his playing time. “Bumrah said he will play three matches only, and I am thinking whether it was required to publicise it. Why was it not kept a secret? We don’t announce our team as well. So, why was it necessary to reiterate it repeatedly before the start of the tour that he would play three matches only? Let them guess. You play whichever Tests you wish,” said Chopra on his YouTube channel. “You have played one, and you know you can play only two of the remaining four matches, which is not a good thing. If you play the second as well, you will play one of three. So, suddenly, the opposition gets into a great frame of mind that Bumrah, your biggest strength, is also not there. You can prepare pitches accordingly,” Chopra added. After the first Test in Leeds, where Bumrah broke multiple records with his 12th away five-for in the first innings, his 14th overall, he also bowled 44 overs across both innings. Although he failed to repeat his first-inning heroics on day five, remaining wicketless in the second, what hurt India more was Bumrah not getting enough support from the other end. “The next generation of Indian fast bowlers will have to be prepared. It’s a serious issue. There were two important pillars of India’s good performances away from home. One was batters starting to score runs, but it doesn’t work out with that, as you need to pick up 20 wickets. So Mohammad Shami and Mohammed Siraj were outstanding with Jasprit Bumrah,” opined Chopra. “I also remember Ishant Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Lord’s Test. When there are doubts about Bumrah’s availability, who will take the responsibility going forward, because Mohammad Shami, I think that story is not over, but it is close to an ending. Mohammed Siraj is good, but he hasn’t reached the rank of Bumrah or Shami,” he added. Meanwhile, India and England will face off in the second Test starting July 2 at Edgbaston. Hosts England lead the five-match series 1-0.

India lost the first Test against England at Headingley in Leeds by five wickets.&nbsp;

‘Why was it not kept a secret?’ Broadcaster questions need to publicise team strategy ahead of England Tests

India’s plan to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games faced a significant setback on Thursday (Jun 26) as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to pause the process of selecting future host nations, which will delay India’s hopes of securing the bid. This development was announced by Kirsty Coventry, the newly elected IOC president. Coventry, a former Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer from Zimbabwe, became the first woman and the first African to lead the influential sports governing body. During an online press conference, she stated that the IOC had decided to temporarily halt the bidding process and review its structure.&nbsp;“There was overwhelming support from IOC members for a pause to be done and a review of the future host election process. We will be setting up a working group to look into this,” Coventry was quoted as saying after chairing her first executive board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-2025-when-it-starts-who-is-defending-the-title-and-full-prize-money-breakdown-1751007767799">Wimbledon 2025: When it starts, who's defending the title, and full prize money breakdown</a>&nbsp;Despite the pause in host nation selection, Coventry confirmed that the planned meeting between the Indian delegation and IOC representatives will go ahead from June 30 to July 2. A high-level Indian delegation, including representatives from the Union government, the Gujarat state government and the Indian Olympic Association, is scheduled to present their case during this meeting in Lausanne.&nbsp;The decision to pause comes just days ahead of this crucial meeting and it underlines uncertainty over the timeline for selecting host for 2036 Olympics.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since 2019, the IOC has moved away from its traditional voting system, where members voted for host countries and adopted a new process focused on three aspects: flexibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. The goal is to make the Olympic Games fit the host region, not the other way around.&nbsp;What is the new process for selecting the Olympic host?&nbsp;During the 2019 IOC session in Lausanne, a new process was established for nations interested in hosting the Olympic Games. Initially, these nations engage in a 'continuous dialogue' with the IOC’s Future Hosts Commission (FHC) to discuss their vision, legacy and feasibility. Once significant progress is made in these discussions, the bid advances to the 'targeted dialogue' phase, where one or more countries are selected as preferred hosts.&nbsp;The new system allows more freedom as nations can host the games across multiple cities or even co-host with other nations.

Since 2019, the IOC have moved away from its traditional voting system, where members voted for host countries, and adopted a new process focused on flexibility, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. The goal is to make the Olympic Games fit the region, not the other way around.

India’s plan to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games faced a significant setback on Thursday (Jun 26) as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to pause the process of selecting future host nations, which will delay India’s hopes of securing the bid. This development was announced by Kirsty Coventry, the newly elected IOC president. Coventry, a former Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer from Zimbabwe, became the first woman and the first African to lead the influential sports governing body. During an online press conference, she stated that the IOC had decided to temporarily halt the bidding process and review its structure. “There was overwhelming support from IOC members for a pause to be done and a review of the future host election process. We will be setting up a working group to look into this,” Coventry was quoted as saying after chairing her first executive board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland. Also Read | Wimbledon 2025: When it starts, who's defending the title, and full prize money breakdown Despite the pause in host nation selection, Coventry confirmed that the planned meeting between the Indian delegation and IOC representatives will go ahead from June 30 to July 2. A high-level Indian delegation, including representatives from the Union government, the Gujarat state government and the Indian Olympic Association, is scheduled to present their case during this meeting in Lausanne. The decision to pause comes just days ahead of this crucial meeting and it underlines uncertainty over the timeline for selecting host for 2036 Olympics. Since 2019, the IOC has moved away from its traditional voting system, where members voted for host countries and adopted a new process focused on three aspects: flexibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. The goal is to make the Olympic Games fit the host region, not the other way around. What is the new process for selecting the Olympic host? During the 2019 IOC session in Lausanne, a new process was established for nations interested in hosting the Olympic Games. Initially, these nations engage in a 'continuous dialogue' with the IOC’s Future Hosts Commission (FHC) to discuss their vision, legacy and feasibility. Once significant progress is made in these discussions, the bid advances to the 'targeted dialogue' phase, where one or more countries are selected as preferred hosts. The new system allows more freedom as nations can host the games across multiple cities or even co-host with other nations.

Since 2019, the IOC have moved away from its traditional voting system, where members voted for host countries, and adopted a new process focused on flexibility, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. The goal is to make the Olympic Games fit the region, not the other way around.

India’s 2036 Olympic dream hits a pause. Know why

Wimbledon 2025 is set to commence on Monday (Jun 30) at the iconic Centre Court in London. The best tennis stars across the globe will be chasing Grand Slam glory on grass. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Czechia’s Barbora Krejcikova will return to defend their men’s and ladies' singles titles, respectively. While fans are excited for top-level tennis, there's also a massive amount of prize money this year. Let's break down the entire prize money.<h2>Total prize money at Wimbledon 2025</h2>&nbsp;This year, Wimbledon will hand out a whopping £53.5 million (approx. $73.5 million) in prize money across all categories. That’s a 7% increase from last year.<h2>Prize money – Singles (Men’s and Women’s)</h2>The singles events will share the largest portion of the pool – £38.8 million ($53.4 million). Every player who qualifies for the elusive tournament gets prize money. The more they advance in the tournament, the prize money increases.&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>&nbsp;<ol><li>First Round – £66,000 ($90,700)</li><li>Second Round – £99,000 ($136,100)</li><li>Third Round – £152,000 ($208,900)</li><li>Fourth Round – £240,000 ($329,900)</li><li>Quarterfinals – £400,000 ($549,900)</li><li>Semifinals – £775,000 ($1.06 million)</li><li>Runner-Up – £1.52 million ($2.08 million)</li><li>Winner – £3 million ($4.12 million)</li></ol><h2>Prize money for other events</h2><ol><li>Men’s &amp; Women’s Doubles – £6.03 million ($8.29 million)</li><li>Mixed Doubles – £485,000 ($666,800)</li><li>Wheelchair Singles – £303,000 ($416,600)</li><li>Wheelchair Doubles – £85,000 ($116,800)</li><li>Quad Wheelchair Singles – £217,000 ($298,300)</li><li>Quad Wheelchair Doubles – £63,000 ($86,600)</li></ol><h3>How much do winners take home?</h3><ol><li>Men’s &amp; Women’s Singles Champions – £3 million ($4.12 million)</li><li>Doubles Champions – £680,000 ($934,900)</li><li>Mixed Doubles Champions – £135,000 ($185,600)</li><li>Wheelchair &amp; Quad Singles Winners – £68,000 ($93,500)</li><li>Wheelchair &amp; Quad Doubles Winners – £30,000 ($41,200)</li></ol>Wimbledon began awarding prize money in 1968, at the start of the Open Era. Back then, players competing in these tournaments were amateurs and were only compensated for their travel. In 2007, Wimbledon finally made history by offering equal prize money to both male and female players.&nbsp;

This year, Wimbledon will hand out a whopping £53.5 million (approx. $73.5 million) in prize money across all categories. That’s a 7% increase from last year.

Wimbledon 2025 is set to commence on Monday (Jun 30) at the iconic Centre Court in London. The best tennis stars across the globe will be chasing Grand Slam glory on grass. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Czechia’s Barbora Krejcikova will return to defend their men’s and ladies' singles titles, respectively. While fans are excited for top-level tennis, there's also a massive amount of prize money this year. Let's break down the entire prize money. Total prize money at Wimbledon 2025 This year, Wimbledon will hand out a whopping £53.5 million (approx. $73.5 million) in prize money across all categories. That’s a 7% increase from last year. Prize money – Singles (Men’s and Women’s) The singles events will share the largest portion of the pool – £38.8 million ($53.4 million). Every player who qualifies for the elusive tournament gets prize money. The more they advance in the tournament, the prize money increases. Also Read | Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic in title hunt – Who will rule the grass court? First Round – £66,000 ($90,700) Second Round – £99,000 ($136,100) Third Round – £152,000 ($208,900) Fourth Round – £240,000 ($329,900) Quarterfinals – £400,000 ($549,900) Semifinals – £775,000 ($1.06 million) Runner-Up – £1.52 million ($2.08 million) Winner – £3 million ($4.12 million) Prize money for other events Men’s & Women’s Doubles – £6.03 million ($8.29 million) Mixed Doubles – £485,000 ($666,800) Wheelchair Singles – £303,000 ($416,600) Wheelchair Doubles – £85,000 ($116,800) Quad Wheelchair Singles – £217,000 ($298,300) Quad Wheelchair Doubles – £63,000 ($86,600) How much do winners take home? Men’s & Women’s Singles Champions – £3 million ($4.12 million) Doubles Champions – £680,000 ($934,900) Mixed Doubles Champions – £135,000 ($185,600) Wheelchair & Quad Singles Winners – £68,000 ($93,500) Wheelchair & Quad Doubles Winners – £30,000 ($41,200) Wimbledon began awarding prize money in 1968, at the start of the Open Era. Back then, players competing in these tournaments were amateurs and were only compensated for their travel. In 2007, Wimbledon finally made history by offering equal prize money to both male and female players.

This year, Wimbledon will hand out a whopping £53.5 million (approx. $73.5 million) in prize money across all categories. That’s a 7% increase from last year.

Wimbledon 2025: When it starts, who's defending the title, and full prize money breakdown

Could India and England risk playing Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer, respectively, in the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham? Perhaps yes, perhaps no! The question here is, if yes, then why? The latest reports have suggested that Team India could rest Bumrah for the second game starting next Wednesday (Jul 2) to manage his workload, whereas England is contemplating including Archer in the playing XI - a decision former English captain Nasser Hussain feels is risky.&nbsp;Archer last played a Test match four years ago (in March 2021) against India in Ahmedabad. He, since, has missed all action in the whites due to a recurrence of an elbow issue and a back stress fracture. Having played just seven international matches between March 2021 and May 2024, Archer was away from mainstream cricket for an extended period. However, he returned to action last week, playing his first County match in four years for Sussex against Durham, bowling 18 overs and picking one wicket. &nbsp;Although <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2nd-edgbaston-birmingham-advantage-england-as-jofra-archer-returns-to-squad-for-second-test-against-india-1750939718422">his inclusion in the side (for the second Test)</a> has boosted England’s pace attack and morale, Hussain thinks making Archer play a Test match right after he played just one first-class game could ring alarm bells surrounding his fitness. &nbsp;“Firstly, you have to say it’s good news for Archer and England in that Jof must have been through so much with those [elbow and back injuries], the rehab, the pain, the mental torment of continually getting injured and making comebacks, so it’s great to see him back in the squad, he hasn’t played a Test match for four years. Fundamentally, if you’re an England fan, you should be pleased to see Jofra Archer back in a red ball squad,” Hussain said on Sky Sports News. &nbsp;“I think it’s too much of a risk this week, but it may have gone so well — I don’t know Jofra Archer’s body — it may have gone so well that they say ‘we’ll play you this week’. Then the problem is, who do you leave out?”<h3>‘It’s a gamble worth taking’ &nbsp;</h3>Having captained England and managed players across formats during his time, Nasser knows it takes more than just one game to get into a rhythm for a Test match. Though he backs England to gamble on Archer’s selection, he doesn’t think doing it next week would be the best time. &nbsp;“I do think it is a gamble worth taking, I just don’t know if it’s worth taking this week. I would do it a week after at Lord’s. He’s only just made his first-class comeback for Sussex for four years this week, where he bowled 18 overs. When Archer’s fully fit, he is one of the best in the world. He is absolutely box office; he has that raw pace. But unfortunately for him, he hasn’t been fully fit for a very long time. So it is a gamble,” he continued. &nbsp;<h3>Bumrah’s case &nbsp;</h3>An Indian Express report stated that the team management has decided to rest Bumrah for the second game in Birmingham despite trailing in the five-match Test series. Although no one can confirm this development until the toss takes place next Wednesday, should Bumrah rest, India would look to bring uncapped left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh to replace him.&nbsp;

Archer last played a Test match four years ago (in March 2021) against India in Ahmedabad. He, since, has missed all action in the whites due to a recurrence of an elbow issue and a back stress fracture.

Could India and England risk playing Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer, respectively, in the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham? Perhaps yes, perhaps no! The question here is, if yes, then why? The latest reports have suggested that Team India could rest Bumrah for the second game starting next Wednesday (Jul 2) to manage his workload, whereas England is contemplating including Archer in the playing XI - a decision former English captain Nasser Hussain feels is risky. Archer last played a Test match four years ago (in March 2021) against India in Ahmedabad. He, since, has missed all action in the whites due to a recurrence of an elbow issue and a back stress fracture. Having played just seven international matches between March 2021 and May 2024, Archer was away from mainstream cricket for an extended period. However, he returned to action last week, playing his first County match in four years for Sussex against Durham, bowling 18 overs and picking one wicket. Although his inclusion in the side (for the second Test) has boosted England’s pace attack and morale, Hussain thinks making Archer play a Test match right after he played just one first-class game could ring alarm bells surrounding his fitness. “Firstly, you have to say it’s good news for Archer and England in that Jof must have been through so much with those [elbow and back injuries], the rehab, the pain, the mental torment of continually getting injured and making comebacks, so it’s great to see him back in the squad, he hasn’t played a Test match for four years. Fundamentally, if you’re an England fan, you should be pleased to see Jofra Archer back in a red ball squad,” Hussain said on Sky Sports News. “I think it’s too much of a risk this week, but it may have gone so well — I don’t know Jofra Archer’s body — it may have gone so well that they say ‘we’ll play you this week’. Then the problem is, who do you leave out?” ‘It’s a gamble worth taking’ Having captained England and managed players across formats during his time, Nasser knows it takes more than just one game to get into a rhythm for a Test match. Though he backs England to gamble on Archer’s selection, he doesn’t think doing it next week would be the best time. “I do think it is a gamble worth taking, I just don’t know if it’s worth taking this week. I would do it a week after at Lord’s. He’s only just made his first-class comeback for Sussex for four years this week, where he bowled 18 overs. When Archer’s fully fit, he is one of the best in the world. He is absolutely box office; he has that raw pace. But unfortunately for him, he hasn’t been fully fit for a very long time. So it is a gamble,” he continued. Bumrah’s case An Indian Express report stated that the team management has decided to rest Bumrah for the second game in Birmingham despite trailing in the five-match Test series. Although no one can confirm this development until the toss takes place next Wednesday, should Bumrah rest, India would look to bring uncapped left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh to replace him.

Archer last played a Test match four years ago (in March 2021) against India in Ahmedabad. He, since, has missed all action in the whites due to a recurrence of an elbow issue and a back stress fracture.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Bumrah’s absence, Archer’s presence, all too much of risks for India and England

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his stay with Al Nassr by signing a new two-year contract, the Saudi Pro League club confirmed on June 26, 2025. This deal means the Portuguese star will remain at the club for two more years. Ronaldo first joined Al Nassr in late 2022 after leaving Manchester United as a free agent. Since then, he has made 105 appearances and scored 93 goals across all competitions. Meanwhile, his arrival in Saudi Arabia marked a turning point for the league, encouraging several top European players like Karim Benzema and more to switch bases.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ronaldo first signed a 2½-year deal with Al-Nassr, making him the highest-paid athlete in the world, a title he has held for three consecutive years, according to Forbes. At the age of 40, Ronaldo's total earnings are estimated at around $275 million.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vinicius-junior-on-scoresheet-as-real-madrid-advance-to-club-world-cup-last-16-1750994039568">Vinicius on scoresheet as Real Madrid advance to Club World Cup last 16</a>&nbsp;Despite not winning the Saudi Pro League title yet, Ronaldo helped Al Nassr win the Arab Club Champions Cup. The team finished second in the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons and third in the most recent campaign.&nbsp;Al Nassr’s sporting director, Fernando Hierro, recently said the club was eager to keep Ronaldo and was aware that other clubs were also interested in him. This came after Ronaldo hinted that his last match of the season might be his final one with the team.&nbsp;Ronaldo also shared the news of his new contract on social media, captioning, 'A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let’s make history together.'&nbsp;The new deal is reportedly worth €180 million ($211 million) per year, making it the highest salary in sports history.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here’s a breakdown of how much Ronaldo will earn per year:&nbsp;<ul><li>Monthly: €15 million ($17.6 million)</li><li>Weekly: €3.46 million ($4.05 million)</li><li>Daily: €493,150 ($578,497)</li><li>Hourly: €20,548 ($24,104)</li><li>Per minute: €342.47 ($401.74)</li><li>Per second: €5.71 ($6.70)</li></ul> Ronaldo also continues to perform at a high level for Portugal, recently leading them to another UEFA Nations League title.&nbsp;With 794 club goals and 138 goals for his country, Ronaldo now has 932 career goals and is chasing the historic 1,000-goal mark.&nbsp;

Ronaldo also shared the news of his new contract on social media, with the caption, 'A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let’s make history together.'

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his stay with Al Nassr by signing a new two-year contract, the Saudi Pro League club confirmed on June 26, 2025. This deal means the Portuguese star will remain at the club for two more years. Ronaldo first joined Al Nassr in late 2022 after leaving Manchester United as a free agent. Since then, he has made 105 appearances and scored 93 goals across all competitions. Meanwhile, his arrival in Saudi Arabia marked a turning point for the league, encouraging several top European players like Karim Benzema and more to switch bases. Ronaldo first signed a 2½-year deal with Al-Nassr, making him the highest-paid athlete in the world, a title he has held for three consecutive years, according to Forbes. At the age of 40, Ronaldo's total earnings are estimated at around $275 million. Also read | Vinicius on scoresheet as Real Madrid advance to Club World Cup last 16 Despite not winning the Saudi Pro League title yet, Ronaldo helped Al Nassr win the Arab Club Champions Cup. The team finished second in the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons and third in the most recent campaign. Al Nassr’s sporting director, Fernando Hierro, recently said the club was eager to keep Ronaldo and was aware that other clubs were also interested in him. This came after Ronaldo hinted that his last match of the season might be his final one with the team. Ronaldo also shared the news of his new contract on social media, captioning, 'A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let’s make history together.' The new deal is reportedly worth €180 million ($211 million) per year, making it the highest salary in sports history. Here’s a breakdown of how much Ronaldo will earn per year: Monthly: €15 million ($17.6 million) Weekly: €3.46 million ($4.05 million) Daily: €493,150 ($578,497) Hourly: €20,548 ($24,104) Per minute: €342.47 ($401.74) Per second: €5.71 ($6.70) Ronaldo also continues to perform at a high level for Portugal, recently leading them to another UEFA Nations League title. With 794 club goals and 138 goals for his country, Ronaldo now has 932 career goals and is chasing the historic 1,000-goal mark.

Ronaldo also shared the news of his new contract on social media, with the caption, 'A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let’s make history together.'

How much money Cristiano Ronaldo earns at Saudi club Al-Nassr per second?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently released the latest men's Test bowling rankings, and there are no surprises who sits at the top. India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah continues to reign supreme after a fiery performance in the first Test against England in Leeds. Bumrah was at his lethal best in the series opener, picking up a brilliant five-wicket haul in the first innings, troubling England’s top order with pace, bounce and lateral movement. Although India couldn’t seal the win, Bumrah’s impact was felt throughout the match. With consistency and class, he has rightly retained the No. 1 spot in the ICC rankings.&nbsp;While Bumrah sits comfortably at the top with 907 rating points, one question comes – who’s chasing him from behind?&nbsp;Kagiso Rabada, South Africa’s fast-bowling sensation, is currently ranked the No. 2 bowler in the world with 868 rating points. He recently showcased his exceptional talent with a remarkable performance against Australia at Lord’s during the World Test Championship Final 2023-2025. In that summit clash, Rabada scalped nine wickets, including five in the first innings and four in the second innings.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-making-several-changes-to-odis-and-tests-icc-updates-playing-conditions-in-mens-t20is-details-inside-1751001724400">After making several changes to ODIs and Tests, ICC updates playing conditions in men’s T20Is - Details inside</a>&nbsp;Rabada had a phenomenal WTC 2023–25 cycle. In 11 Test matches, he picked 56 wickets in just 22 innings, the most for South Africa. His average was an outstanding 21.04, and he struck every 19 balls while keeping the economy under 4. He also recorded four five-wicket hauls, including a standout spell of 6/46 against Bangladesh in Dhaka - his best figures in the cycle, a spell that helped South Africa win their first Test in Asia since 2014.&nbsp;Meanwhile, in his career so far, Rabada has played 71 Tests, taking 336 wickets, including 17 five-fors and four ten-wicket match hauls.&nbsp;&nbsp;At his best, he reached a career-high rating of 902 against Australia at St.George's Park in 2018.

While Bumrah sits comfortably at the top with 907 rating points, one question comes – who’s chasing him from behind?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently released the latest men's Test bowling rankings, and there are no surprises who sits at the top. India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah continues to reign supreme after a fiery performance in the first Test against England in Leeds. Bumrah was at his lethal best in the series opener, picking up a brilliant five-wicket haul in the first innings, troubling England’s top order with pace, bounce and lateral movement. Although India couldn’t seal the win, Bumrah’s impact was felt throughout the match. With consistency and class, he has rightly retained the No. 1 spot in the ICC rankings. While Bumrah sits comfortably at the top with 907 rating points, one question comes – who’s chasing him from behind? Kagiso Rabada, South Africa’s fast-bowling sensation, is currently ranked the No. 2 bowler in the world with 868 rating points. He recently showcased his exceptional talent with a remarkable performance against Australia at Lord’s during the World Test Championship Final 2023-2025. In that summit clash, Rabada scalped nine wickets, including five in the first innings and four in the second innings. Also Read | After making several changes to ODIs and Tests, ICC updates playing conditions in men’s T20Is - Details inside Rabada had a phenomenal WTC 2023–25 cycle. In 11 Test matches, he picked 56 wickets in just 22 innings, the most for South Africa. His average was an outstanding 21.04, and he struck every 19 balls while keeping the economy under 4. He also recorded four five-wicket hauls, including a standout spell of 6/46 against Bangladesh in Dhaka - his best figures in the cycle, a spell that helped South Africa win their first Test in Asia since 2014. Meanwhile, in his career so far, Rabada has played 71 Tests, taking 336 wickets, including 17 five-fors and four ten-wicket match hauls. At his best, he reached a career-high rating of 902 against Australia at St.George's Park in 2018.

While Bumrah sits comfortably at the top with 907 rating points, one question comes – who’s chasing him from behind?

ICC Men's Test bowling rankings: Bumrah leads the pack – Guess who's at no. 2?

India conceded a golden chance to draw first blood in the series opener against England in Leeds. Despite playing their best XI, including the first-team pace attack led by Jasprit Bumrah, Team India failed to pick 20 wickets across two innings, as England chased 371 with five wickets remaining. Trailing in the five-match series, the visitors are plotting a comeback in Edgbaston - the venue for the second Test, with former Australian captain Michael Clarke coming to their aid. Offering advice to Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir, Clarke suggested one change to the playing XI, and it’s not a seamer.&nbsp;While Bumrah returned with his record-breaking 12th away five-for in the first innings, he failed to make a similar impact in the second. In the headlines for his hostile spells across both innings, Bumrah did not get enough support from the other end on the last day. Even though Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur were among the wickets, Mohammed Siraj looked like a pale shadow of himself, let alone considering spinner Ravindra Jadeja’s contribution with the ball.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-making-several-changes-to-odis-and-tests-icc-updates-playing-conditions-in-mens-t20is-details-inside-1751001724400">After making several changes to ODIs and Tests, ICC updates playing conditions in men’s T20Is - Details inside</a> &nbsp;With the second Test starting next Wednesday (Jul 2) in Birmingham, Team India has a lot of time at hand to work on their best XI, and Clarke has thrown an ‘out of the box’ advice for them to prevail in their efforts. Instead of backing any of the three seamers waiting in the wings, Clarke urged the leadership to include wicket-taker Kuldeep Yadav in the XI for the second Test, calling it a ‘no-brainer’. &nbsp;"Bowling-wise, I do not want to be hard on any individual, but I think they’ve got to play Kuldeep Yadav. I think it is an absolute no-brainer. I think he’s a wicket-taker and would have offered a lot more than what he saw the attack do in this Test," Clarke said on the Beyond23 Podcast. &nbsp;“India have done this for a while. They care so much about extra batting or stacking the batting deep, and they are willing to risk picking the number one spinner to do that. I think to win in England, you’ve got to look to pick 20 wickets," he continued.&nbsp;<h2>‘Others must step up’ &nbsp;</h2>Aware of Bumrah’s loneliness at the top, the former Aussie captain suggested the remaining Indian pacers pull their socks up and find new ways of picking wickets.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Bumrah’s a star, he’s leading that attack. But the other three pacers, yes, at stages bowled well, but they need to find more ways of taking wickets, more options and their execution has probably got to be better," Clarke said&nbsp; &nbsp;Also, speaking on Jadeja’s missed chance of making the most out of the five-day wicket (in Leeds), Clarke said, “Jadeja didn’t have the impact that I thought he might have. Particularly in the second innings, I thought there was a lot of rough to the left-hander. I thought he bowled a little bit straight.”

Aware of Bumrah’s loneliness at the top, the former Aussie captain suggested the remaining Indian pacers pull their socks up and find new ways of picking wickets. 

India conceded a golden chance to draw first blood in the series opener against England in Leeds. Despite playing their best XI, including the first-team pace attack led by Jasprit Bumrah, Team India failed to pick 20 wickets across two innings, as England chased 371 with five wickets remaining. Trailing in the five-match series, the visitors are plotting a comeback in Edgbaston - the venue for the second Test, with former Australian captain Michael Clarke coming to their aid. Offering advice to Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir, Clarke suggested one change to the playing XI, and it’s not a seamer. While Bumrah returned with his record-breaking 12th away five-for in the first innings, he failed to make a similar impact in the second. In the headlines for his hostile spells across both innings, Bumrah did not get enough support from the other end on the last day. Even though Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur were among the wickets, Mohammed Siraj looked like a pale shadow of himself, let alone considering spinner Ravindra Jadeja’s contribution with the ball. Also read | After making several changes to ODIs and Tests, ICC updates playing conditions in men’s T20Is - Details inside With the second Test starting next Wednesday (Jul 2) in Birmingham, Team India has a lot of time at hand to work on their best XI, and Clarke has thrown an ‘out of the box’ advice for them to prevail in their efforts. Instead of backing any of the three seamers waiting in the wings, Clarke urged the leadership to include wicket-taker Kuldeep Yadav in the XI for the second Test, calling it a ‘no-brainer’. "Bowling-wise, I do not want to be hard on any individual, but I think they’ve got to play Kuldeep Yadav. I think it is an absolute no-brainer. I think he’s a wicket-taker and would have offered a lot more than what he saw the attack do in this Test," Clarke said on the Beyond23 Podcast. “India have done this for a while. They care so much about extra batting or stacking the batting deep, and they are willing to risk picking the number one spinner to do that. I think to win in England, you’ve got to look to pick 20 wickets," he continued. ‘Others must step up’ Aware of Bumrah’s loneliness at the top, the former Aussie captain suggested the remaining Indian pacers pull their socks up and find new ways of picking wickets. “Bumrah’s a star, he’s leading that attack. But the other three pacers, yes, at stages bowled well, but they need to find more ways of taking wickets, more options and their execution has probably got to be better," Clarke said Also, speaking on Jadeja’s missed chance of making the most out of the five-day wicket (in Leeds), Clarke said, “Jadeja didn’t have the impact that I thought he might have. Particularly in the second innings, I thought there was a lot of rough to the left-hander. I thought he bowled a little bit straight.”

Aware of Bumrah’s loneliness at the top, the former Aussie captain suggested the remaining Indian pacers pull their socks up and find new ways of picking wickets.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Spin bowling to play major role in Edgbaston Test? Here's what Ex-AUS captain has to say

ICC - the cricket’s apex body, has been on a rule-changing spree lately. After making several changes to the playing conditions in men’s ODIs and Tests, they have now approved modifications in the shortest format – T20Is. In the latest update, the ICC has tweaked powerplay rules in shortened men’s T20Is, effective from July 2025. In case of a rain-hit T20I game, where there is a reduction in overs, the length of the powerplay will be rounded off to the nearest ball instead of to the nearest over.&nbsp;So, what does this mean? According to the revised rules, as approved by the ICC, an innings reduced to eight overs per side, for example, will now have 2.2 overs of powerplay instead of just two or three, where only two men will be allowed outside of the 30-yard circle. Similarly, in a nine-over game, each inning will have 2.4 overs of powerplay, keeping the proportion closer to 30%. &nbsp;"This table has been used in the T20 Blast in England for many years, where ending a powerplay midway through an over has caused no difficulty for players or officials," the ICC told its members, per an ESPNcricinfo report. &nbsp;"It has now been accepted by the ICC Men's Cricket Committee as the preferred method moving forward," it continued. “In the eight-over example above, the umpire will make the signal after two balls of the third over, at which point three further fielders are able to drop back from within the circle.”<h2>More changes to the playing conditions &nbsp;</h2>Besides tweaking the powerplay rules in the men’s T20Is, the ICC approved an array of changes in the playing conditions across the remaining two formats.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-is-stop-clock-rule-in-test-cricket-will-it-make-the-format-interesting-icc-playing-condition-1750937637142">The ICC introduced the stop-clock rule in Test cricket</a> to cut down the slow-over rate drama, a bigger issue for Test-playing nations. Under this rule, the fielding side must start an over within 60 seconds of the previous one ending. In case of a foul, the on-field umpires shall warn the bowling team twice but will impose a five-run penalty the third time onwards. The warnings shall be reset to zero after the completion of 80 overs each time in an inning. &nbsp;On the other hand, the ICC has also updated the playing conditions surrounding the usage of saliva on the cricket ball. In the revised update, it is no longer mandatory for the on-field umpires to change the ball after finding anyone using saliva on it. Should it not alter the ball’s condition drastically, the umpires shall direct the teams to continue playing with the same ball.&nbsp;

In the latest update, the ICC has tweaked powerplay rules in shortened men’s T20Is, effective from July 2025.

ICC - the cricket’s apex body, has been on a rule-changing spree lately. After making several changes to the playing conditions in men’s ODIs and Tests, they have now approved modifications in the shortest format – T20Is. In the latest update, the ICC has tweaked powerplay rules in shortened men’s T20Is, effective from July 2025. In case of a rain-hit T20I game, where there is a reduction in overs, the length of the powerplay will be rounded off to the nearest ball instead of to the nearest over. So, what does this mean? According to the revised rules, as approved by the ICC, an innings reduced to eight overs per side, for example, will now have 2.2 overs of powerplay instead of just two or three, where only two men will be allowed outside of the 30-yard circle. Similarly, in a nine-over game, each inning will have 2.4 overs of powerplay, keeping the proportion closer to 30%. "This table has been used in the T20 Blast in England for many years, where ending a powerplay midway through an over has caused no difficulty for players or officials," the ICC told its members, per an ESPNcricinfo report. "It has now been accepted by the ICC Men's Cricket Committee as the preferred method moving forward," it continued. “In the eight-over example above, the umpire will make the signal after two balls of the third over, at which point three further fielders are able to drop back from within the circle.” More changes to the playing conditions Besides tweaking the powerplay rules in the men’s T20Is, the ICC approved an array of changes in the playing conditions across the remaining two formats. The ICC introduced the stop-clock rule in Test cricket to cut down the slow-over rate drama, a bigger issue for Test-playing nations. Under this rule, the fielding side must start an over within 60 seconds of the previous one ending. In case of a foul, the on-field umpires shall warn the bowling team twice but will impose a five-run penalty the third time onwards. The warnings shall be reset to zero after the completion of 80 overs each time in an inning. On the other hand, the ICC has also updated the playing conditions surrounding the usage of saliva on the cricket ball. In the revised update, it is no longer mandatory for the on-field umpires to change the ball after finding anyone using saliva on it. Should it not alter the ball’s condition drastically, the umpires shall direct the teams to continue playing with the same ball.

In the latest update, the ICC has tweaked powerplay rules in shortened men’s T20Is, effective from July 2025.

After making several changes to ODIs and Tests, ICC updates playing conditions in men’s T20Is - Details inside

Indian keeper-batter Rishabh Pant has achieved his career-best rankings following hitting twin tons against England at Headingley in Leeds. English opener Ben Duckett also entered the top ten, attaining the eighth position in the updated list. Pant, who became just the second gloveman to hit two centuries in the same Test after Zimbabwe legend Andy Flower, jumped one spot to seventh place - his best-ever in Tests. Though Pant made headlines for his heroics in the series opener, his efforts were not enough for India to cross the winning line.&nbsp;Aided by Duckett's 149 in the second innings, England completed the 371-run chase with five wickets remaining. Duckett scored over 200 runs in the Test, having hit a vital 62 in the first innings. The left-handed batter stitched a brilliant 188-run partnership with Zak Crawley for the first wicket in the final innings, laying the platform for England's second-most successful Test run chase ever.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wi-vs-aus-day-2-australia-lead-by-82-as-barbados-test-hangs-on-a-knife-edge-jayden-seales-1750988126963">WI vs AUS: Australia lead by 82 after day 2 as Barbados Test hangs on a knife edge</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, Pant broke plenty of records in Leeds. After going past his former team captain Rohit Sharma for most sixes in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, only second to Ben Stokes, Pant became the Indian keeper-batter with the most runs hit across two innings in one Test, surpassing MS Dhoni’s tally. He also became the first Indian gloveman to smash twin centuries in one game, completing his eighth in Tests – the most by any Indian keeper ever. &nbsp;On the other hand, Shubman Gill jumped five places to 20th after hitting his maiden hundred as the new India Test captain; Ollie Pope, who was also among runs for England in Leeds, moved three places to 19th.&nbsp; &nbsp;Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 101 in the first innings, is the highest-ranked Indian batter, placed fourth, with batting giant Joe Root attaining the top spot. Harry Brook retained his second place following a lucky yet glorious 99 in the first Test.<h3>Bumrah retains top spot &nbsp;</h3>Jasprit Bumrah, India’s best bet on the tour of England, continues to hog all the attention at the top spot, with South African quick Kagiso Rabada and Australian captain Pat Cummins attaining the second and third positions, respectively. &nbsp;Bumrah was among the wicket-takers for India in Leeds, picking a five-wicket haul in the first innings – his 12th away from home and 14th overall in Tests.&nbsp; &nbsp;In the all-rounders rankings, Ravindra Jadeja continues to lead, with Stokes jumping three places to the fifth spot.&nbsp;

Though Pant made headlines for his heroics in the series opener, his efforts were not enough for India to cross the winning line.

Indian keeper-batter Rishabh Pant has achieved his career-best rankings following hitting twin tons against England at Headingley in Leeds. English opener Ben Duckett also entered the top ten, attaining the eighth position in the updated list. Pant, who became just the second gloveman to hit two centuries in the same Test after Zimbabwe legend Andy Flower, jumped one spot to seventh place - his best-ever in Tests. Though Pant made headlines for his heroics in the series opener, his efforts were not enough for India to cross the winning line. Aided by Duckett's 149 in the second innings, England completed the 371-run chase with five wickets remaining. Duckett scored over 200 runs in the Test, having hit a vital 62 in the first innings. The left-handed batter stitched a brilliant 188-run partnership with Zak Crawley for the first wicket in the final innings, laying the platform for England's second-most successful Test run chase ever. Also read | WI vs AUS: Australia lead by 82 after day 2 as Barbados Test hangs on a knife edge Meanwhile, Pant broke plenty of records in Leeds. After going past his former team captain Rohit Sharma for most sixes in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, only second to Ben Stokes, Pant became the Indian keeper-batter with the most runs hit across two innings in one Test, surpassing MS Dhoni’s tally. He also became the first Indian gloveman to smash twin centuries in one game, completing his eighth in Tests – the most by any Indian keeper ever. On the other hand, Shubman Gill jumped five places to 20th after hitting his maiden hundred as the new India Test captain; Ollie Pope, who was also among runs for England in Leeds, moved three places to 19th. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 101 in the first innings, is the highest-ranked Indian batter, placed fourth, with batting giant Joe Root attaining the top spot. Harry Brook retained his second place following a lucky yet glorious 99 in the first Test. Bumrah retains top spot Jasprit Bumrah, India’s best bet on the tour of England, continues to hog all the attention at the top spot, with South African quick Kagiso Rabada and Australian captain Pat Cummins attaining the second and third positions, respectively. Bumrah was among the wicket-takers for India in Leeds, picking a five-wicket haul in the first innings – his 12th away from home and 14th overall in Tests. In the all-rounders rankings, Ravindra Jadeja continues to lead, with Stokes jumping three places to the fifth spot.

Though Pant made headlines for his heroics in the series opener, his efforts were not enough for India to cross the winning line.

ICC Test Rankings: Rishabh Pant attains career-best position after twin tons in Leeds, England opener Duckett in top 10

Wimbledon is guaranteed to be picture-perfect when it gets underway next week, but the courts will never look the same again after the demise of line judges. For the first time in the tournament's storied 148-year history, the men and women stationed at the back of the courts, calling "out" and "fault", will be missing. The Grand Slam announced in October that it was scrapping its smartly dressed officials in favour of electronic line-calling (ELC) from 2025, following the general trend in tennis.&nbsp;The Australian Open and the US Open have already gone down this route, leaving the French Open as the only one of the four Grand Slams still to use humans in the role.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nba-draft-2025-surprise-overall-fifth-utah-jazz-pick-ace-bailey-going-to-push-my-teammates-1750956051379">NBA Draft 2025: Surprise Utah Jazz pick Ace Bailey ‘going to push my teammates’</a>&nbsp;Wimbledon is cherished for its traditions, from the white kit worn by players to the strawberries and cream served to fans and the sumptuous flowers that colour the grounds.&nbsp;But the All England Club must balance that unique heritage with innovation.&nbsp;Tournament director Jamie Baker emphasised the point in an interview with AFP this week.&nbsp;"We are very much plugged into the wider tennis ecosystem, the wider tennis industry, on everything that we do," said the former professional player. "And this was something that we've been talking about for many years, because we could see the way that it was going.&nbsp;&nbsp;"And as you would imagine, for us, balancing the tradition with innovation is really a thing that we look at in pretty much every single decision we make."&nbsp;Baker emphasises that Wimbledon is careful to protect its heritage, including the "untouchable" white clothing rule, which he says is observed more strictly now than two decades ago.<h2>Competition integrity</h2>&nbsp;But the former British number two said the integrity of the competition was the most important element.&nbsp;"First and foremost for us here, we've got to get the competition aspects right, he said. "That's such an important part of everything.&nbsp;&nbsp;"And player expectation now, across the professional game at the highest level, is that the lines will be called in this way."&nbsp;&nbsp;Baker believes the people who will least notice the change are the players, who are so used to the technology.&nbsp;The decision to switch to live ELC, which builds on existing ball-tracking and line-calling technology, was made following extensive testing at last year's Championships.&nbsp;Since 2007, Hawk-Eye has assisted officials at Wimbledon on certain courts, with players able to challenge a number of calls.&nbsp;Its introduction added a new element for spectators.&nbsp;There was a buzz of excitement when the umpire signalled a video replay of a line judge's decision, followed by rhythmic clapping as it was shown on the big screen.&nbsp;More than 450 cameras have been installed at Wimbledon and at the qualifying tournament in nearby Roehampton this year, with machines making the decisions previously made by humans.&nbsp;But around 80 former officials will be employed as match assistants, with two on each court offering support to the umpire, while they will also provide back-up should the electronic system fail.&nbsp;So does the demise of line judges remove a bit of Wimbledon's magic?&nbsp;Baker thinks the opposite.&nbsp;"I think that's a massive positive move for us in terms of the actual look and feel of the court and the recognisable Wimbledon brand, which is green grass courts, players wearing white tennis clothes -- it's instantly recognisable," he said. "So the more emphasis that's on that, the better. But also, just if you get back to the very nature of the sport itself, it's gladiatorial, it's one-on-one, everything that happens on the stage should be focused around that."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Grand Slam announced in October that it was scrapping its smartly dressed officials in favour of electronic line-calling (ELC) from 2025, following the general trend in tennis.

Wimbledon is guaranteed to be picture-perfect when it gets underway next week, but the courts will never look the same again after the demise of line judges. For the first time in the tournament's storied 148-year history, the men and women stationed at the back of the courts, calling "out" and "fault", will be missing. The Grand Slam announced in October that it was scrapping its smartly dressed officials in favour of electronic line-calling (ELC) from 2025, following the general trend in tennis. The Australian Open and the US Open have already gone down this route, leaving the French Open as the only one of the four Grand Slams still to use humans in the role. Also read | NBA Draft 2025: Surprise Utah Jazz pick Ace Bailey ‘going to push my teammates’ Wimbledon is cherished for its traditions, from the white kit worn by players to the strawberries and cream served to fans and the sumptuous flowers that colour the grounds. But the All England Club must balance that unique heritage with innovation. Tournament director Jamie Baker emphasised the point in an interview with AFP this week. "We are very much plugged into the wider tennis ecosystem, the wider tennis industry, on everything that we do," said the former professional player. "And this was something that we've been talking about for many years, because we could see the way that it was going. "And as you would imagine, for us, balancing the tradition with innovation is really a thing that we look at in pretty much every single decision we make." Baker emphasises that Wimbledon is careful to protect its heritage, including the "untouchable" white clothing rule, which he says is observed more strictly now than two decades ago. Competition integrity But the former British number two said the integrity of the competition was the most important element. "First and foremost for us here, we've got to get the competition aspects right, he said. "That's such an important part of everything. "And player expectation now, across the professional game at the highest level, is that the lines will be called in this way." Baker believes the people who will least notice the change are the players, who are so used to the technology. The decision to switch to live ELC, which builds on existing ball-tracking and line-calling technology, was made following extensive testing at last year's Championships. Since 2007, Hawk-Eye has assisted officials at Wimbledon on certain courts, with players able to challenge a number of calls. Its introduction added a new element for spectators. There was a buzz of excitement when the umpire signalled a video replay of a line judge's decision, followed by rhythmic clapping as it was shown on the big screen. More than 450 cameras have been installed at Wimbledon and at the qualifying tournament in nearby Roehampton this year, with machines making the decisions previously made by humans. But around 80 former officials will be employed as match assistants, with two on each court offering support to the umpire, while they will also provide back-up should the electronic system fail. So does the demise of line judges remove a bit of Wimbledon's magic? Baker thinks the opposite. "I think that's a massive positive move for us in terms of the actual look and feel of the court and the recognisable Wimbledon brand, which is green grass courts, players wearing white tennis clothes -- it's instantly recognisable," he said. "So the more emphasis that's on that, the better. But also, just if you get back to the very nature of the sport itself, it's gladiatorial, it's one-on-one, everything that happens on the stage should be focused around that." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Grand Slam announced in October that it was scrapping its smartly dressed officials in favour of electronic line-calling (ELC) from 2025, following the general trend in tennis.

Tennis' oldest Slam Wimbledon prepares for life without line judges as new season beckons

Vinicius Junior scored one goal and made another with a touch of class as Real Madrid sealed their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 3-0 win over Salzburg on Thursday. The Brazil star opened the scoring after a superb defence-splitting pass by Jude Bellingham on 40 minutes and then set up Federico Valverde for the all-important second goal in first-half stoppage time. Gonzalo Garcia wrapped up the win late on with his second goal of the tournament, and the result means Xabi Alonso's team end the first round of FIFA's new tournament unbeaten.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-manchester-city-hammer-juventus-to-maintain-unbeaten-run-at-fifa-club-world-cup-1750993579043">Manchester City hammer Juventus to maintain unbeaten run at Club World Cup</a>&nbsp;They go through to the knockout stage as Group H winners on seven points, setting up a last-16 tie against Juventus in Miami on Tuesday.&nbsp;Salzburg go out as Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia progress in second place behind Real after defeating already eliminated Pachuca of Mexico 2-0 in Nashville.&nbsp;They play Manchester City in the last 16.&nbsp;Madrid are adjusting in the United States to life under new coach Alonso and were again without top scorer Kylian Mbappe, with the Frenchman thus far not having played at the Club World Cup as he recovers from illness.&nbsp;But there was still plenty of star appeal for the 64,811 fans who filled Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia almost to capacity -- they reserved their loudest cheers for Bellingham, and spirits were not dampened by wet, fresh conditions as the blistering heatwave of recent days suddenly lifted.<h2>Alonso opts for back three</h2>&nbsp;Alonso opted, as during his time in charge of Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, for a back three with Aurelien Tchouameni in between Antonio Rudiger and Dean Huijsen. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Fran Garcia played as wing-backs.&nbsp;Real won 5-1 when the teams met in the Champions League in January, with Vinicius scoring twice, and the Brazilian was again heavily involved in putting the Austrian team to the sword here.&nbsp;He was denied by goalkeeper Christian Zawieschitzky when clean through on 20 minutes, but made up for that by getting the breakthrough as the interval approached.&nbsp;The goal owed much to a fantastic pass by Bellingham, which found Vinicius in between the two Salzburg centre-backs. He held off two chasing defenders and scored with an early left-foot shot low into the corner.&nbsp;It was the 22nd goal of the season in all competitions and one that delighted those backing Real in the crowd.&nbsp;Petar Ratkov had a chance for Salzburg after Arda Guler was dispossessed just outside his own area, but Real scored again to make it 2-0 almost on the half-time whistle.&nbsp;When a rather aimless pass forward by Guler was deflected by Salzburg's Mamady Diambou, Vinicius pounced on the loose ball and continued into the area before producing a clever back-heel to set up Valverde for the goal.&nbsp;Salzburg now needed a favour from Al Hilal to stay in the competition, although they did continue to make a fight of it and had chances to reduce the deficit in the second half.&nbsp;Nevertheless, they were picked off on the counter as Madrid got their third with six minutes of the 90 remaining.&nbsp;A ball forward by Alexander-Arnold should have been cut out by Joane Gadou, but the young defender's touch was intercepted by Gonzalo Garcia, and the young forward ran through before clipping a shot beyond the goalkeeper.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Brazil star opened the scoring after a superb defence-splitting pass by Jude Bellingham on 40 minutes and then set up Federico Valverde for the all-important second goal in first-half stoppage time.

Vinicius Junior scored one goal and made another with a touch of class as Real Madrid sealed their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 3-0 win over Salzburg on Thursday. The Brazil star opened the scoring after a superb defence-splitting pass by Jude Bellingham on 40 minutes and then set up Federico Valverde for the all-important second goal in first-half stoppage time. Gonzalo Garcia wrapped up the win late on with his second goal of the tournament, and the result means Xabi Alonso's team end the first round of FIFA's new tournament unbeaten. Also read | Manchester City hammer Juventus to maintain unbeaten run at Club World Cup They go through to the knockout stage as Group H winners on seven points, setting up a last-16 tie against Juventus in Miami on Tuesday. Salzburg go out as Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia progress in second place behind Real after defeating already eliminated Pachuca of Mexico 2-0 in Nashville. They play Manchester City in the last 16. Madrid are adjusting in the United States to life under new coach Alonso and were again without top scorer Kylian Mbappe, with the Frenchman thus far not having played at the Club World Cup as he recovers from illness. But there was still plenty of star appeal for the 64,811 fans who filled Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia almost to capacity -- they reserved their loudest cheers for Bellingham, and spirits were not dampened by wet, fresh conditions as the blistering heatwave of recent days suddenly lifted. Alonso opts for back three Alonso opted, as during his time in charge of Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, for a back three with Aurelien Tchouameni in between Antonio Rudiger and Dean Huijsen. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Fran Garcia played as wing-backs. Real won 5-1 when the teams met in the Champions League in January, with Vinicius scoring twice, and the Brazilian was again heavily involved in putting the Austrian team to the sword here. He was denied by goalkeeper Christian Zawieschitzky when clean through on 20 minutes, but made up for that by getting the breakthrough as the interval approached. The goal owed much to a fantastic pass by Bellingham, which found Vinicius in between the two Salzburg centre-backs. He held off two chasing defenders and scored with an early left-foot shot low into the corner. It was the 22nd goal of the season in all competitions and one that delighted those backing Real in the crowd. Petar Ratkov had a chance for Salzburg after Arda Guler was dispossessed just outside his own area, but Real scored again to make it 2-0 almost on the half-time whistle. When a rather aimless pass forward by Guler was deflected by Salzburg's Mamady Diambou, Vinicius pounced on the loose ball and continued into the area before producing a clever back-heel to set up Valverde for the goal. Salzburg now needed a favour from Al Hilal to stay in the competition, although they did continue to make a fight of it and had chances to reduce the deficit in the second half. Nevertheless, they were picked off on the counter as Madrid got their third with six minutes of the 90 remaining. A ball forward by Alexander-Arnold should have been cut out by Joane Gadou, but the young defender's touch was intercepted by Gonzalo Garcia, and the young forward ran through before clipping a shot beyond the goalkeeper. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Brazil star opened the scoring after a superb defence-splitting pass by Jude Bellingham on 40 minutes and then set up Federico Valverde for the all-important second goal in first-half stoppage time.

Vinicius on scoresheet as Real Madrid advance to Club World Cup last 16

Manchester City turned on the style to seal top spot in Group G at the Club World Cup with an emphatic 5-2 win over Juventus on Thursday.&nbsp;The third straight victory for Pep Guardiola's side increases the chances of City avoiding a meeting with Real Madrid in the last 16 -- a fate that may now await Juventus.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-signs-contract-extension-with-al-nassr-to-stay-with-saudi-club-for-two-more-seasons-1750960027392">Cristiano Ronaldo signs contract extension with Al Nassr, to stay with Saudi club for two more seasons</a>&nbsp;City and Juve will not know their opponent until the final pair of games in Group H conclude later on Friday.&nbsp;A positive day for City saw 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri make his first start since rupturing his ACL in September, and Guardiola's side, featuring several new faces, look significantly improved on the team which struggled to finish 13 points behind Premier League champions Liverpool last season.&nbsp;City were on top from the outset, with a Bernardo Silva header forcing Juve keeper Michele Di Gregorio to save with his feet in the fifth minute.&nbsp;Four minutes later, Guardiola's new-look side had the lead when, after a characteristic, patient build-up, Rayan Ait-Nouri split the Juve defence with a superb pass which Jeremy Doku collected and dispatched into the far corner.&nbsp;Juve were gifted an equaliser when City's Brazilian keeper Ederson's pass out was intercepted by Teun Koopmeiners, who marched into the box and confidently fired home.&nbsp;Juve returned the gift, though in the 26th minute, when French defender Pierre Kalulu, under no pressure, turned a low cross from Matheus Nunes into his own net.&nbsp;A short but intense downpour just before half-time cooled the stadium down, and Guardiola introduced his prolific Norwegian striker Erling Haaland at the break, and it took just seven minutes for him to find the scoresheet.<h2>Rodri return</h2>&nbsp;Tijjani Reijnders fed Matheus Nunes, whose low cross found an unmarked Haaland in the middle, and while it wasn't the cleanest of finishes from close range, the striker celebrated his 300th career goal.&nbsp;Rodri left the field in the 66th minute to applause as Ilkay Gundogan took over his role in the centre of midfield, but City continued to over-run the Turin side.&nbsp;Haaland latched on to a long ball from Ederson and looked for fellow sub Phil Foden in the middle, but put his cross beyond the England man only for Savinho to recover it and set up Foden for a simple conversion.&nbsp;Savinho then made it 5-1 when, after a Haaland shot was saved by De Gregorio's feet, the Brazilian met the loose ball with a thundering drive which flew in off the underside of the bar.&nbsp;Juventus had created little but restored a little pride when Kenan Yildiz produced a lovely touch and clever pass to set Dusan Vlahovic free, and the Serbian beat Ederson from the edge of the box.&nbsp;"It has been a long time since we had a performance like this on and off the ball. The players were committed, and we are happy to beat a top side," Guardiola said afterwards. "This is just one game, but I think the players felt again what it was like to be a good team. The belief always comes from your performances, not your past," added Guardiola, who was delighted to have Rodri back at the heart of his team.&nbsp;"We have missed him a lot. He knows exactly what he has to do with the ball, and his personality. I didn't expect him to play as many minutes. He will be ready for the next one. Everybody gave an incredible performance," he said.&nbsp;For Juventus, it was a mauling that they will need to quickly recover from before their last 16 game.&nbsp;"They have much stronger players than us, and I'm not going to look for excuses," said Croatian coach Igor Tudor. "We suffered. We weren't able to steal the ball, we were deep, and we didn't play well with the ball. We paid for everything, we had to be perfect, but they always arrived first to the ball," he added.&nbsp;"This defeat does not put anything into perspective, we played against the best team in the world. I have nothing to reproach my players for, we'll take this blow, now we'll rest and move on".&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

City and Juve will not know their opponent until the final pair of games in Group H conclude later on Friday.

Manchester City turned on the style to seal top spot in Group G at the Club World Cup with an emphatic 5-2 win over Juventus on Thursday. The third straight victory for Pep Guardiola's side increases the chances of City avoiding a meeting with Real Madrid in the last 16 -- a fate that may now await Juventus. Also read | Cristiano Ronaldo signs contract extension with Al Nassr, to stay with Saudi club for two more seasons City and Juve will not know their opponent until the final pair of games in Group H conclude later on Friday. A positive day for City saw 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri make his first start since rupturing his ACL in September, and Guardiola's side, featuring several new faces, look significantly improved on the team which struggled to finish 13 points behind Premier League champions Liverpool last season. City were on top from the outset, with a Bernardo Silva header forcing Juve keeper Michele Di Gregorio to save with his feet in the fifth minute. Four minutes later, Guardiola's new-look side had the lead when, after a characteristic, patient build-up, Rayan Ait-Nouri split the Juve defence with a superb pass which Jeremy Doku collected and dispatched into the far corner. Juve were gifted an equaliser when City's Brazilian keeper Ederson's pass out was intercepted by Teun Koopmeiners, who marched into the box and confidently fired home. Juve returned the gift, though in the 26th minute, when French defender Pierre Kalulu, under no pressure, turned a low cross from Matheus Nunes into his own net. A short but intense downpour just before half-time cooled the stadium down, and Guardiola introduced his prolific Norwegian striker Erling Haaland at the break, and it took just seven minutes for him to find the scoresheet. Rodri return Tijjani Reijnders fed Matheus Nunes, whose low cross found an unmarked Haaland in the middle, and while it wasn't the cleanest of finishes from close range, the striker celebrated his 300th career goal. Rodri left the field in the 66th minute to applause as Ilkay Gundogan took over his role in the centre of midfield, but City continued to over-run the Turin side. Haaland latched on to a long ball from Ederson and looked for fellow sub Phil Foden in the middle, but put his cross beyond the England man only for Savinho to recover it and set up Foden for a simple conversion. Savinho then made it 5-1 when, after a Haaland shot was saved by De Gregorio's feet, the Brazilian met the loose ball with a thundering drive which flew in off the underside of the bar. Juventus had created little but restored a little pride when Kenan Yildiz produced a lovely touch and clever pass to set Dusan Vlahovic free, and the Serbian beat Ederson from the edge of the box. "It has been a long time since we had a performance like this on and off the ball. The players were committed, and we are happy to beat a top side," Guardiola said afterwards. "This is just one game, but I think the players felt again what it was like to be a good team. The belief always comes from your performances, not your past," added Guardiola, who was delighted to have Rodri back at the heart of his team. "We have missed him a lot. He knows exactly what he has to do with the ball, and his personality. I didn't expect him to play as many minutes. He will be ready for the next one. Everybody gave an incredible performance," he said. For Juventus, it was a mauling that they will need to quickly recover from before their last 16 game. "They have much stronger players than us, and I'm not going to look for excuses," said Croatian coach Igor Tudor. "We suffered. We weren't able to steal the ball, we were deep, and we didn't play well with the ball. We paid for everything, we had to be perfect, but they always arrived first to the ball," he added. "This defeat does not put anything into perspective, we played against the best team in the world. I have nothing to reproach my players for, we'll take this blow, now we'll rest and move on". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

City and Juve will not know their opponent until the final pair of games in Group H conclude later on Friday.

Manchester City hammer Juventus to maintain unbeaten run at Club World Cup

West Indies' pace attack again exposed the vulnerability of the Australian top-order batting as the tourists stuttered to 92 for four in their second innings at stumps on the second day of the first Test at Kensington Oval on Thursday.&nbsp;Trailing on first innings by just ten runs after the Caribbean side were dismissed at tea for 190 in reply to the Aussies' first innings total of 180, the match is balanced on a knife's edge as Australia lead by 82 runs with six wickets in hand.&nbsp;Another eventful day when ten wickets fell after 14 tumbled on day one also featured contentious television umpiring decisions which left the West Indies feeling aggrieved.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ing-vs-eng-ashwin-wants-india-to-extend-batting-but-not-by-runs-after-headingley-defeat-1750946924999">IND vs ENG: Ashwin wants India to extend batting but 'not by runs' after Headingley defeat</a>&nbsp;Travis Head, so often the counter-attacking star for the men from Down Under in all formats of the game, will carry the battle into the third morning with all-rounder Beau Webster after all four West Indies bowlers used in the second innings so far claimed a wicket each.&nbsp;Wicketless in the first innings, Alzarri Joseph was first to strike in the long final session when he trapped Usman Khawaja lbw.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shamar Joseph, who set the tone for the bowling effort at the start of the Test the day before, had to endure Sam Konstas being dropped twice in the same over in the slips before the opener's tortuous innings ended 20 minutes later when he played on to the same bowler.&nbsp;Jayden Seales added to his five-wicket haul the day before by removing Josh Inglis for the second time in the match when the right-hander was bowled offering no shot.&nbsp;Australia's continuing experiment with Cameron Green at number three then suffered another setback when he wafted at medium-pacer Justin Greaves to be taken at first slip.&nbsp;Earlier, West Indies captain Roston Chase and wicketkeeper Shai Hope held the home side's innings together with a 67-run stand after they had slipped to 72 for five early on the second morning when debutant Brandon King was bowled for 26 shouldering arms to seamer Josh Hazlewood.&nbsp;<h2>Controversial dismissals</h2>&nbsp;However Chase, in his 50th Test and playing his first match in the traditional format for more than two years, was ruled leg-before to Australian counterpart Pat Cummins for 44 just after lunch by television official Adrian Holdstock even though the available television replays suggested the tall right-hander had edged the ball onto his pads.&nbsp;Holdstock was again the focus of attention when Hope, on 48, appeared to have been cleanly caught down the leg-side by a diving wicketkeeper Alex Carey to give Webster his second wicket.&nbsp;Hope seemed equally convinced as he was almost in the players' pavilion as repeated replays of the dismissal gave a strong indication that the ball had touched the ground as Carey attempted to complete the catch. Holdstock nevertheless upheld the dismissal.&nbsp;Alzarri Joseph contributed an unbeaten 23 but the innings folded swiftly thereafter with Mitchell Starc finishing as the leading wicket-taker in the innings with three for 65.&nbsp;"We can only ask the questions," was Starc's deadpan reply to his opinion on the dismissals of Chase and Hope. &nbsp;"That's what we have the technology for. The questions have to be asked in that direction, not at the players."&nbsp;On the state of the match, Starc felt the nature of the pitch is keeping the contest close.&nbsp;"Throughout the two days it's shown that if you bowl in the right areas there are enough chances (created)," he said. "Even when the ball got older or was changed it still did some sideways stuff so the bowlers have been in the game throughout so far and that is likely to continue tomorrow."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Another eventful day when ten wickets fell after 14 tumbled on day one also featured contentious television umpiring decisions which left the West Indies feeling aggrieved.

West Indies' pace attack again exposed the vulnerability of the Australian top-order batting as the tourists stuttered to 92 for four in their second innings at stumps on the second day of the first Test at Kensington Oval on Thursday. Trailing on first innings by just ten runs after the Caribbean side were dismissed at tea for 190 in reply to the Aussies' first innings total of 180, the match is balanced on a knife's edge as Australia lead by 82 runs with six wickets in hand. Another eventful day when ten wickets fell after 14 tumbled on day one also featured contentious television umpiring decisions which left the West Indies feeling aggrieved. Also read | IND vs ENG: Ashwin wants India to extend batting but 'not by runs' after Headingley defeat Travis Head, so often the counter-attacking star for the men from Down Under in all formats of the game, will carry the battle into the third morning with all-rounder Beau Webster after all four West Indies bowlers used in the second innings so far claimed a wicket each. Wicketless in the first innings, Alzarri Joseph was first to strike in the long final session when he trapped Usman Khawaja lbw. Shamar Joseph, who set the tone for the bowling effort at the start of the Test the day before, had to endure Sam Konstas being dropped twice in the same over in the slips before the opener's tortuous innings ended 20 minutes later when he played on to the same bowler. Jayden Seales added to his five-wicket haul the day before by removing Josh Inglis for the second time in the match when the right-hander was bowled offering no shot. Australia's continuing experiment with Cameron Green at number three then suffered another setback when he wafted at medium-pacer Justin Greaves to be taken at first slip. Earlier, West Indies captain Roston Chase and wicketkeeper Shai Hope held the home side's innings together with a 67-run stand after they had slipped to 72 for five early on the second morning when debutant Brandon King was bowled for 26 shouldering arms to seamer Josh Hazlewood. Controversial dismissals However Chase, in his 50th Test and playing his first match in the traditional format for more than two years, was ruled leg-before to Australian counterpart Pat Cummins for 44 just after lunch by television official Adrian Holdstock even though the available television replays suggested the tall right-hander had edged the ball onto his pads. Holdstock was again the focus of attention when Hope, on 48, appeared to have been cleanly caught down the leg-side by a diving wicketkeeper Alex Carey to give Webster his second wicket. Hope seemed equally convinced as he was almost in the players' pavilion as repeated replays of the dismissal gave a strong indication that the ball had touched the ground as Carey attempted to complete the catch. Holdstock nevertheless upheld the dismissal. Alzarri Joseph contributed an unbeaten 23 but the innings folded swiftly thereafter with Mitchell Starc finishing as the leading wicket-taker in the innings with three for 65. "We can only ask the questions," was Starc's deadpan reply to his opinion on the dismissals of Chase and Hope. "That's what we have the technology for. The questions have to be asked in that direction, not at the players." On the state of the match, Starc felt the nature of the pitch is keeping the contest close. "Throughout the two days it's shown that if you bowl in the right areas there are enough chances (created)," he said. "Even when the ball got older or was changed it still did some sideways stuff so the bowlers have been in the game throughout so far and that is likely to continue tomorrow." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Another eventful day when ten wickets fell after 14 tumbled on day one also featured contentious television umpiring decisions which left the West Indies feeling aggrieved.

WI vs AUS: Australia lead by 82 after day 2 as Barbados Test hangs on a knife edge

Cristiano Ronaldo inked a two-year extension with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, the club announced Thursday, following months of speculation over which team he would sign for next season. "Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at @AlNassrFC until 2027," the club wrote in a post on X. &nbsp; Minutes before the official confirmation, the team posted a teaser video, with the 40-year-old Ronaldo walking along a beachfront and saying: "Al Nassr forever".Ronaldo later posted a message on his Instagram, confirming the extension.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>"A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let's make history together," read the post.The Portuguese superstar arrived in 2023 in the kingdom to play with the club, heralding a rush of players in the latter stages of their careers to the oil-rich country.Last month, Ronaldo posted "This chapter is over" hours after the Saudi Pro League wrapped up with Al Nassr finishing third and trophyless once again."Ronaldo's presence is a key factor in developing the Saudi league in the last two years and a half. He opens the door for elite and young players to come to Saudi Arabia," a source from the Public Investment Fund (PIF), a major investor in Saudi football, told AFP last month.The oil-funded PIF, the sovereign wealth fund behind a number of big-ticket Saudi investments, controls a group of Pro League clubs including Al Nassr, Al Hilal and Al Ahli.Ronaldo's announcement in May came just months after Brazilian star Neymar ended his injury-plagued 18-month stay in January, after playing just seven times for Al Hilal -- on a reported salary of around $104 million a year.Although Ronaldo was the Pro League's top scorer with 25 goals, he has been unable to win a Saudi or continental trophy with Al Nassr, who lost in the Asian Champions League semi-finals last month.Last year, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner said he could end his career with Al Nassr, the Riyadh team favoured by a number of Saudi royals.Saudi Arabia has shaken up football by spending heavily on stars from Europe, starting with Ronaldo's move in late 2022, and the desert nation will host the World Cup in 2034.For the past two years, Saudi football fans could watch the likes of Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, with six Ballons d'Or between them, on any given weekend during the football season in the kingdom.However, the oil-fuelled Saudi football project has drawn comparisons with the Chinese Super League, which imported players on exorbitant salaries until team owners went bust as the Chinese economy fizzled.But with Saudi Arabia set to host the 2034 World Cup, and desperate to re-model itself as a tourism and business magnet before global oil demand falls for good, there is probably more to come from the Pro League.Ronaldo appeared to trade an end-of-career payday for football obscurity when he first moved to Riyadh's Al Nassr two years ago in a deal said to be worth $250 million at the time.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Portuguese superstar arrived in 2023 in the kingdom to play with the club, heralding a rush of players in the latter stages of their careers to the oil-rich country.

Cristiano Ronaldo inked a two-year extension with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, the club announced Thursday, following months of speculation over which team he would sign for next season. "Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at @AlNassrFC until 2027," the club wrote in a post on X. Minutes before the official confirmation, the team posted a teaser video, with the 40-year-old Ronaldo walking along a beachfront and saying: "Al Nassr forever". Ronaldo later posted a message on his Instagram, confirming the extension. Also Read - Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic in title hunt – Who will rule the grass court? "A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let's make history together," read the post. The Portuguese superstar arrived in 2023 in the kingdom to play with the club, heralding a rush of players in the latter stages of their careers to the oil-rich country. Last month, Ronaldo posted "This chapter is over" hours after the Saudi Pro League wrapped up with Al Nassr finishing third and trophyless once again. "Ronaldo's presence is a key factor in developing the Saudi league in the last two years and a half. He opens the door for elite and young players to come to Saudi Arabia," a source from the Public Investment Fund (PIF), a major investor in Saudi football, told AFP last month. The oil-funded PIF, the sovereign wealth fund behind a number of big-ticket Saudi investments, controls a group of Pro League clubs including Al Nassr, Al Hilal and Al Ahli. Ronaldo's announcement in May came just months after Brazilian star Neymar ended his injury-plagued 18-month stay in January, after playing just seven times for Al Hilal -- on a reported salary of around $104 million a year. Although Ronaldo was the Pro League's top scorer with 25 goals, he has been unable to win a Saudi or continental trophy with Al Nassr, who lost in the Asian Champions League semi-finals last month. Last year, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner said he could end his career with Al Nassr, the Riyadh team favoured by a number of Saudi royals. Saudi Arabia has shaken up football by spending heavily on stars from Europe, starting with Ronaldo's move in late 2022, and the desert nation will host the World Cup in 2034. For the past two years, Saudi football fans could watch the likes of Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, with six Ballons d'Or between them, on any given weekend during the football season in the kingdom. However, the oil-fuelled Saudi football project has drawn comparisons with the Chinese Super League, which imported players on exorbitant salaries until team owners went bust as the Chinese economy fizzled. But with Saudi Arabia set to host the 2034 World Cup, and desperate to re-model itself as a tourism and business magnet before global oil demand falls for good, there is probably more to come from the Pro League. Ronaldo appeared to trade an end-of-career payday for football obscurity when he first moved to Riyadh's Al Nassr two years ago in a deal said to be worth $250 million at the time. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Portuguese superstar arrived in 2023 in the kingdom to play with the club, heralding a rush of players in the latter stages of their careers to the oil-rich country.

Cristiano Ronaldo signs contract extension with Al Nassr, to stay with Saudi club for two more seasons

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo planning to leave the Milwaukee Bucks? If reports are to be believed then 'he is going be open minded' about it. While the Bucks did not seem to have a serious discussion ahead of the first day of the NBA Draft 2025, as per Shams Charania, ESPN reporter, the idea is not off the table. Antetokounmpo has said it that he wants to compete for another Championship ring and the NBA Draft, coupled with multiple teams in the East dealing with injuries, could the best chance Bucks can have to keep him in Milwaukee for some more time.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nba-draft-2025-surprise-overall-fifth-utah-jazz-pick-ace-bailey-going-to-push-my-teammates-1750956051379">NBA Draft 2025: Surprise Utah Jazz pick Ace Bailey 'going to push my teammates'</a>“Again, he’s been there for 12 years, so there’s a level of equity in seeing what can the Bucks do at the draft, what can they do during free agency, how can they improve the team,” Charania said on Thursday (Jun 26) morning’s edition of 'Get Up.'“He has said on record that he wants to compete for an NBA championship. They’ve got free agents Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez and Kevin Porter Jr.“So, he’s gonna remain open-minded. I don’t think his future is necessarily tied to this week, to free agency week. It’s gonna be a process where you see how this team looks into July — well into July, potentially — and then he will see how the Bucks look, how the chess pieces look across the league, and ultimately have some form of a resolution,” he added.The Bucks have a great chance next season to enter the playoffs rather easily with Boston Celtics offloading multiple players and Jayson Tatum out for most of the season with Achilles injury. Indiana Pacers, defending Eastern champions, will also be without Tyrese Haliburton for large part of the season with same injury.While Antetokounmpo has, in the past, called out the ESPN reporter on the issue, Charania believes he's going to keep an eye on the Bucks for rest of the summer before the next season starts.

The Bucks have a great chance next season to enter the playoffs rather easily with Boston Celtics offloading multiple players and Jayson Tatum out for most of the season with Achilles injury. Indiana Pacers will also be without Tyrese Haliburton for large part of the season with same injury.

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo planning to leave the Milwaukee Bucks? If reports are to be believed then 'he is going be open minded' about it. While the Bucks did not seem to have a serious discussion ahead of the first day of the NBA Draft 2025, as per Shams Charania, ESPN reporter, the idea is not off the table. Antetokounmpo has said it that he wants to compete for another Championship ring and the NBA Draft, coupled with multiple teams in the East dealing with injuries, could the best chance Bucks can have to keep him in Milwaukee for some more time. Also Read - NBA Draft 2025: Surprise Utah Jazz pick Ace Bailey 'going to push my teammates' “Again, he’s been there for 12 years, so there’s a level of equity in seeing what can the Bucks do at the draft, what can they do during free agency, how can they improve the team,” Charania said on Thursday (Jun 26) morning’s edition of 'Get Up.' “He has said on record that he wants to compete for an NBA championship. They’ve got free agents Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez and Kevin Porter Jr. “So, he’s gonna remain open-minded. I don’t think his future is necessarily tied to this week, to free agency week. It’s gonna be a process where you see how this team looks into July — well into July, potentially — and then he will see how the Bucks look, how the chess pieces look across the league, and ultimately have some form of a resolution,” he added. The Bucks have a great chance next season to enter the playoffs rather easily with Boston Celtics offloading multiple players and Jayson Tatum out for most of the season with Achilles injury. Indiana Pacers, defending Eastern champions, will also be without Tyrese Haliburton for large part of the season with same injury. While Antetokounmpo has, in the past, called out the ESPN reporter on the issue, Charania believes he's going to keep an eye on the Bucks for rest of the summer before the next season starts.

The Bucks have a great chance next season to enter the playoffs rather easily with Boston Celtics offloading multiple players and Jayson Tatum out for most of the season with Achilles injury. Indiana Pacers will also be without Tyrese Haliburton for large part of the season with same injury.

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo planning to leave the Milwaukee Bucks? report says idea not off the table

Utah Jazz made the heads turn when they picked Ace Bailey as no. 5 overall pick in round 1 of NBA Draft 2025 and the most surprised was Bailey himself. The Rutgers forward, who was once touted as one of the brightest prospects for the ongoing draft, had fallen off the ladder because of his mysterious pre-draft strategy. Bailey had not conducted a single workout with any NBA team and hence it surprised everyone when he was picked as fifth overall by Utah. The 6-foot-9 ball player, however, aims to be a leader right away as soon as he starts playing.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/chess-indian-aarit-kapil-9-year-old-new-delhi-boy-shocks-world-number-one-chess-legend-magnus-carlsen-1750929432172">Aarit Kapil, 9-year-old New Delhi boy, shocks chess world no.1 Magnus Carlsen with draw, who is he?</a>"I feel like once I come in, it's going to be a lot of work," he said after being picked by Utah as reported by ESPN. "I feel like I'm a person that likes to work out a lot. I'm going to push my teammates to be the best they can be. I want to come in and be a leader as a young cat.""I'm ready to play some basketball now," added Bailey. "It's just been a great journey. Me working hard, pushing myself physically and mentally, just getting prepared for the next level."What is Bailey's college recordBailey has played 30 games for Rutgers and averaged 33.4 minutes per game. He averages 17.6 points per game with 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Talking about his long-range shot game, he converted 47 three pointers out of 136 attempts - showing a scope of improvement. In free throws, he converted 74 out of 107 at a decent 69 per cent.He has a total 527 points for Rutgers in his only season (2024-25) along with 215 rebounds, 38 assists, 38 blocks and 30 steals as well.Utah Jazz, who finished with league's worst record of 17-65, will be hoping that Bailey could help them revive the franchise and become a serious contender.

Bailey has played 30 games for Rutgers and averaged 33.4 minutes per game. He averages 17.6 points per game with 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Talking about his long-range shot game, he converted 47 three pointers out of 136 attempts - showing a scope of improvement.

Utah Jazz made the heads turn when they picked Ace Bailey as no. 5 overall pick in round 1 of NBA Draft 2025 and the most surprised was Bailey himself. The Rutgers forward, who was once touted as one of the brightest prospects for the ongoing draft, had fallen off the ladder because of his mysterious pre-draft strategy. Bailey had not conducted a single workout with any NBA team and hence it surprised everyone when he was picked as fifth overall by Utah. The 6-foot-9 ball player, however, aims to be a leader right away as soon as he starts playing. Also Read: Aarit Kapil, 9-year-old New Delhi boy, shocks chess world no.1 Magnus Carlsen with draw, who is he? "I feel like once I come in, it's going to be a lot of work," he said after being picked by Utah as reported by ESPN. "I feel like I'm a person that likes to work out a lot. I'm going to push my teammates to be the best they can be. I want to come in and be a leader as a young cat." "I'm ready to play some basketball now," added Bailey. "It's just been a great journey. Me working hard, pushing myself physically and mentally, just getting prepared for the next level." What is Bailey's college record Bailey has played 30 games for Rutgers and averaged 33.4 minutes per game. He averages 17.6 points per game with 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Talking about his long-range shot game, he converted 47 three pointers out of 136 attempts - showing a scope of improvement. In free throws, he converted 74 out of 107 at a decent 69 per cent. He has a total 527 points for Rutgers in his only season (2024-25) along with 215 rebounds, 38 assists, 38 blocks and 30 steals as well. Utah Jazz, who finished with league's worst record of 17-65, will be hoping that Bailey could help them revive the franchise and become a serious contender.

Bailey had not conducted a single workout with any NBA team and hence it surprised everyone when he was picked as fifth overall by Utah. The 6-foot-9 ball player, however, aims to be a leader right away as soon as he starts playing.

NBA Draft 2025: Surprise Utah Jazz pick Ace Bailey 'going to push my teammates'

Rishabh Pant etched his name in history books on June 23 by becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to smash twin centuries in a Test match. He scored a fiery 146 in the first innings and followed it up with 114 in the second innings during first Test against England. Despite his heroics, India couldn't defend 371 on the final day as England chased it down with five wickets in hand. While Pant made the most of his chances on that tour, there are many who have fallen just short in the nervous '90s.<h2>Here’s a look at five active cricketers who’ve been dismissed in nervous 90s most times</h2>&nbsp;Rishabh Pant (India) – 7 timesRishabh Pant is known for his fearless batting and unorthodox strokeplay in Test cricket. The left-handed batter has scored eight Test hundreds but has been out in the 90s seven times. If not for those unlucky dismissals, his century count could have been 15.&nbsp;Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 5 timesKane Williamson is calm, classy and a reliable batter for New Zealand. He has 17 Test centuries under his belt, but has also missed out on the century mark five times by getting out in the 90s.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ing-vs-eng-ashwin-wants-india-to-extend-batting-but-not-by-runs-after-headingley-defeat-1750946924999">ING vs ENG: Ashwin wants India to extend batting but 'not by runs' after Headingley defeat</a>&nbsp;Usman Khawaja (Australia) – 5 timesOpening batter Usman Khawaja has amassed 14 Test centuries for Australia. However, he also had five innings where he got out in the 90s.&nbsp;Kraigg Brathwaite (West Indies) – 5 timesKraigg Brathwaite Brathwaite is a solid opener for the West Indies. He has scored 10 Test centuries but has also fallen in the 90s five times.&nbsp;Steve Smith (Australia) – 5 timesSteve Smith is one of the best batters in modern Test cricket. He has 32 centuries, but even he has been out five times in the 90s.&nbsp;To add to it, legends like Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, and Sachin Tendulkar were each dismissed in the 90s ten times in their Test careers – the most by any batter. The cricketing world missed out on 30 potential centuries from these icons.&nbsp;

Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, and Sachin Tendulkar were each dismissed in the 90s ten times in their Test careers – the most by any batter.

Rishabh Pant etched his name in history books on June 23 by becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to smash twin centuries in a Test match. He scored a fiery 146 in the first innings and followed it up with 114 in the second innings during first Test against England. Despite his heroics, India couldn't defend 371 on the final day as England chased it down with five wickets in hand. While Pant made the most of his chances on that tour, there are many who have fallen just short in the nervous '90s. Here’s a look at five active cricketers who’ve been dismissed in nervous 90s most times Rishabh Pant (India) – 7 times Rishabh Pant is known for his fearless batting and unorthodox strokeplay in Test cricket. The left-handed batter has scored eight Test hundreds but has been out in the 90s seven times. If not for those unlucky dismissals, his century count could have been 15. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 5 times Kane Williamson is calm, classy and a reliable batter for New Zealand. He has 17 Test centuries under his belt, but has also missed out on the century mark five times by getting out in the 90s. Also Read | ING vs ENG: Ashwin wants India to extend batting but 'not by runs' after Headingley defeat Usman Khawaja (Australia) – 5 times Opening batter Usman Khawaja has amassed 14 Test centuries for Australia. However, he also had five innings where he got out in the 90s. Kraigg Brathwaite (West Indies) – 5 times Kraigg Brathwaite Brathwaite is a solid opener for the West Indies. He has scored 10 Test centuries but has also fallen in the 90s five times. Steve Smith (Australia) – 5 times Steve Smith is one of the best batters in modern Test cricket. He has 32 centuries, but even he has been out five times in the 90s. To add to it, legends like Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, and Sachin Tendulkar were each dismissed in the 90s ten times in their Test careers – the most by any batter. The cricketing world missed out on 30 potential centuries from these icons.

Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, and Sachin Tendulkar were each dismissed in the 90s ten times in their Test careers – the most by any batter. Among the active cricketers, India wicketkeeper-batter Rishbah Pant tops the list with seven outs in nervous 90s.

From Rishabh Pant to Steve Smith: 5 active Test players with most nervous 90s

India failed to defend 371-run target in the first Test against England at Headingley and the bowlers, except Jasprit Bumrah, were left exposed. The next of five Tests is in Edgbaston, Birmingham from July 2 and last time India played against England at the venue, they had failed to defend a bigger target even - 378 to be exact - and that too with Bumrah in India's ranks as captain. India coach Gautam Gambhir has already stated that 'it's not decided if Bumrah will play or not,' which means even a bigger task for India in the upcoming Test.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ing-vs-eng-ashwin-wants-india-to-extend-batting-but-not-by-runs-after-headingley-defeat-1750946924999">ING vs ENG: Ashwin wants India to extend batting but 'not by runs' after Headingley defeat</a>What happened in last India vs England Test at Edgbaston, BirminghamThe Test, originally part of 2021 tour, was played in 2022 because of Covid 19. Virat Kohli had already stood down as India skipper and Jasprit Bumrah was leading in what was the final Test of five-match series with India leading 2-1.As for England, they had undergone a change of baton as well with Ben Stokes taking over as skipper and Brendon McCullum as red-ball coach. Those were nascent days of now-popular Bazball - attack always philosophy England switched to under Stokes-McCullum.Bumrah the skipper lost the toss but India scored a decent 416 in the first innings and bowled England out for 284 to gain a substantial first innings lead of 132 runs. In the second innings, India managed 245 runs and set England a 378-run target. England, playing more belligerent than ever, chased down the total with seven wickets in hand - their biggest chase at home till date.India's Test record vs England in Edgbaston, BirminghamIndia have played eight Tests at Edgbaston, Birmingham but never managed to win one. The best result for them is a draw under Kapil Dev in 1986 when India had won the three-Test series 2-0.

India had failed to defend a bigger target even - 378 to be exact - and that too with Bumrah in India's ranks as captain. India coach Gautam Gambhir has already stated that 'it's not decided if Bumrah will play or not,' which means even a bigger task for India in the upcoming Test.

India failed to defend 371-run target in the first Test against England at Headingley and the bowlers, except Jasprit Bumrah, were left exposed. The next of five Tests is in Edgbaston, Birmingham from July 2 and last time India played against England at the venue, they had failed to defend a bigger target even - 378 to be exact - and that too with Bumrah in India's ranks as captain. India coach Gautam Gambhir has already stated that 'it's not decided if Bumrah will play or not,' which means even a bigger task for India in the upcoming Test. Also Read - ING vs ENG: Ashwin wants India to extend batting but 'not by runs' after Headingley defeat What happened in last India vs England Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham The Test, originally part of 2021 tour, was played in 2022 because of Covid 19. Virat Kohli had already stood down as India skipper and Jasprit Bumrah was leading in what was the final Test of five-match series with India leading 2-1. As for England, they had undergone a change of baton as well with Ben Stokes taking over as skipper and Brendon McCullum as red-ball coach. Those were nascent days of now-popular Bazball - attack always philosophy England switched to under Stokes-McCullum. Bumrah the skipper lost the toss but India scored a decent 416 in the first innings and bowled England out for 284 to gain a substantial first innings lead of 132 runs. In the second innings, India managed 245 runs and set England a 378-run target. England, playing more belligerent than ever, chased down the total with seven wickets in hand - their biggest chase at home till date. India's Test record vs England in Edgbaston, Birmingham India have played eight Tests at Edgbaston, Birmingham but never managed to win one. The best result for them is a draw under Kapil Dev in 1986 when India had won the three-Test series 2-0.

India have played eight Tests at Edgbaston, Birmingham but never managed to win one. The best result for them is a draw under Kapil Dev in 1986 when India had won the three-Test series 2-0.

IND vs ENG: England had chased 378 in Edgbaston, venue of 2nd Test, last time they played vs India despite Bumrah's presence

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England had chased 378 vs India in Edgbaston, venue of second Test, in 2022