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Rahul Dravid, cricket great and a Test veteran, wants players like 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to lead the charge in Test cricket’s revival. Already impressed with the batting prodigy Sooryavanshi, who recently became the youngest Indian men’s debutant during the concluded UK tour, Dravid is concerned about his growth, development and management without hampering his red-ball ambitions. Having worked with the attacking left-hander at Rajasthan Royals, Dravid knows the depth of talent but urges him to maintain balance between white and red-ball cricket. &nbsp;"I think you always have to find that balance," Dravid said in a chat with Cricinfo at an event in Dublin to unveil the ETPL, where he co-owns the franchise Dublin Guardians.&nbsp; &nbsp;"And I think it's a great thing that Vaibhav is getting the experience of playing some white-ball cricket through the IPL in India, but he's also having the time to go back and play red-ball cricket in the Indian domestic system and grow his red-ball career. &nbsp;"All of us also want to see Test cricket survive, all of us want to see Test cricket grow, and we need players like him to be able to hopefully play all formats of the game,” Dravid noted.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-ban-2nd-test-mitchell-starc-six-wicket-haul-anderson-record-mackay-1787380601048">Starc breaks Anderson’s record for most first-ball Test wickets: See top 5 list</a> &nbsp;Sooryavanshi has played and dominated in his brief white-ball domestic and India career, including at the age-group cricket, but hasn’t been tested enough against the red ball. With him set to embrace his journey as the vice-captain of the East Zone in the Duleep Trophy, Vaibhav will have plenty of red-ball cricket waiting for him. Dravid too wants him to explore that aspect of the game. &nbsp;"The good thing is he's going to take some time; he's going to need some experience, he's going to get an opportunity to play a lot of red-ball cricket," Dravid said. "He's not played as much red-ball cricket as probably white-ball cricket. &nbsp;"He's only 15, and I think you've got to just give him some time and you've got to be patient with him. He's obviously been such a success straightaway, right, but he's going to go through his ups and downs, and I think people are going to have to be patient with him,” Dravid added.<h2>Dravid cautions Sooryavanshi</h2>Sooryavanshi has played just eight first-class matches, averaging a mere 17.25. With at least two East Zone games and a potential unofficial Tests against Australia A in September, Vaibhav has a chance to improve his numbers.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I think he's going to have some success, but he also might have periods where it probably doesn't work out well for him," Dravid cautioned. "But let's all remember he's only 15 and he has a long way to go. So, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, by not playing in T20 competitions all over the world, is actually playing in the red-ball Indian domestic competition. He's growing; he's getting better at red-ball skills. &nbsp;"Hopefully, someday if he does well and performs well like he has in white-ball cricket, he might become a red-ball player for India. And how exciting that would be for the world game as well."

Rahul Dravid backs 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to help revive Test cricket, urging patience as the young star focuses on red-ball domestic cricket.

Rahul Dravid, cricket great and a Test veteran, wants players like 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to lead the charge in Test cricket’s revival. Already impressed with the batting prodigy Sooryavanshi, who recently became the youngest Indian men’s debutant during the concluded UK tour, Dravid is concerned about his growth, development and management without hampering his red-ball ambitions. Having worked with the attacking left-hander at Rajasthan Royals, Dravid knows the depth of talent but urges him to maintain balance between white and red-ball cricket. "I think you always have to find that balance," Dravid said in a chat with Cricinfo at an event in Dublin to unveil the ETPL, where he co-owns the franchise Dublin Guardians. "And I think it's a great thing that Vaibhav is getting the experience of playing some white-ball cricket through the IPL in India, but he's also having the time to go back and play red-ball cricket in the Indian domestic system and grow his red-ball career. "All of us also want to see Test cricket survive, all of us want to see Test cricket grow, and we need players like him to be able to hopefully play all formats of the game,” Dravid noted. Also read| Starc breaks Anderson’s record for most first-ball Test wickets: See top 5 list Sooryavanshi has played and dominated in his brief white-ball domestic and India career, including at the age-group cricket, but hasn’t been tested enough against the red ball. With him set to embrace his journey as the vice-captain of the East Zone in the Duleep Trophy, Vaibhav will have plenty of red-ball cricket waiting for him. Dravid too wants him to explore that aspect of the game. "The good thing is he's going to take some time; he's going to need some experience, he's going to get an opportunity to play a lot of red-ball cricket," Dravid said. "He's not played as much red-ball cricket as probably white-ball cricket. "He's only 15, and I think you've got to just give him some time and you've got to be patient with him. He's obviously been such a success straightaway, right, but he's going to go through his ups and downs, and I think people are going to have to be patient with him,” Dravid added. Dravid cautions Sooryavanshi Sooryavanshi has played just eight first-class matches, averaging a mere 17.25. With at least two East Zone games and a potential unofficial Tests against Australia A in September, Vaibhav has a chance to improve his numbers. "I think he's going to have some success, but he also might have periods where it probably doesn't work out well for him," Dravid cautioned. "But let's all remember he's only 15 and he has a long way to go. So, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, by not playing in T20 competitions all over the world, is actually playing in the red-ball Indian domestic competition. He's growing; he's getting better at red-ball skills. "Hopefully, someday if he does well and performs well like he has in white-ball cricket, he might become a red-ball player for India. And how exciting that would be for the world game as well."

Rahul Dravid backs 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to help revive Test cricket, urging patience as the young star focuses on red-ball domestic cricket.

Rahul Dravid backs 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to lead Test cricket revival

Australia’s Mitchell Starc couldn’t have asked for a better start to the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. The left-arm quick broke multiple records inside the first session on the opening day on Saturday (Aug 22). Starc, 36, picked up a wicket on the first ball of the match, and surpassed James Anderson with a ninth career first-ball strike. &nbsp;Playing his 107th Test match, Starc also surpassed Dale Steyn’s tally of 439 Test wickets, entering the list of top-10 highest Test wicket-takers of all time. He returned with excellent figures of 6/12 in 10 overs, with six maidens, as Bangladesh got all out for 64 in just 34 overs. He sits in the 10th position with 441 Test wickets and counting.<h2>Record five-for and more</h2>Unsurprisingly, Starc picked up his 19th Test five-wicket haul in just 22 balls, his second-fastest and sixth overall in the format’s history. Against the West Indies in an away Test last year, he created a world record by dismissing five batters in 15 deliveries. &nbsp;Starc first dismissed the left-hander Shadman on a first-ball duck caught in the gully, before removing his opening partner Tanzid Hasan (0) and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (0) on successive deliveries in his second over. In his third over, Starc accounted for Mominul Haque caught for nine and then completed his record five-wicket haul—in just 22 minutes—by trapping Litton Das lbw for a duck.&nbsp;WATCH Starc's Mackay Magic -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">22 balls, five wickets, one Mitchell Starc <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AUSvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvBAN</a> Catch up on a stunning start: <a href="https://t.co/drrfqp5tb0">https://t.co/drrfqp5tb0</a> <a href="https://t.co/JLTQq5EZO9">pic.twitter.com/JLTQq5EZO9</a>&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://x.com/cricketcomau/status/2090996890276098469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-ban-2nd-test-mitchell-starc-five-wicket-haul-mackay-video-1787366813577">AUS vs BAN, 2nd Test: Starc strikes on first ball, floors Bangladesh with 5-wicket haul on Day 1 | WATCH</a> &nbsp;Starc’s magical spell reduced Bangladesh to 12 for five at one stage, with things turning bad to worse after Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood made it 39 for nine. A 24-run stand for the 10th wicket between Taijul Islam and Shoriful Islam saved Bangladesh from registering their lowest Test total. But Starc returned to pick up his sixth wicket and dismiss Bangladesh for 64 in the first innings.<h3>Bowlers with most first-ball dismissals in Tests -</h3><ul><li>Mitchell Starc (AUS) : 9 wickets</li><li>James Anderson (ENG) : 8 wickets</li><li>Ray Lindwall (AUS) : 7 wickets</li><li>Richard Hadlee (NZ) : 7 wickets</li><li>Kapil Dev (IND) : 7 wickets</li></ul><h3>Australia’s top order fumbles</h3>In response, Australia too lost their top four just after surpassing the three-digit mark. While returning Matt Renshaw was out for eight, Travis Head (22) got out chopped on for the third time in this series. Marnus Labuschagne was the next to depart for just four, before Steve Smith and Cameron Green stitched a partnership to bail them out.&nbsp; &nbsp;The left-arm seamer Shoriful then dismissed Smith plumb for 42.

Mitchell Starc broke James Anderson's record and passed Dale Steyn with a stunning 6/12 spell against Bangladesh in the 2nd Test in Mackay. Read match highlights and top order updates.

Australia’s Mitchell Starc couldn’t have asked for a better start to the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. The left-arm quick broke multiple records inside the first session on the opening day on Saturday (Aug 22). Starc, 36, picked up a wicket on the first ball of the match, and surpassed James Anderson with a ninth career first-ball strike. Playing his 107th Test match, Starc also surpassed Dale Steyn’s tally of 439 Test wickets, entering the list of top-10 highest Test wicket-takers of all time. He returned with excellent figures of 6/12 in 10 overs, with six maidens, as Bangladesh got all out for 64 in just 34 overs. He sits in the 10th position with 441 Test wickets and counting. Record five-for and more Unsurprisingly, Starc picked up his 19th Test five-wicket haul in just 22 balls, his second-fastest and sixth overall in the format’s history. Against the West Indies in an away Test last year, he created a world record by dismissing five batters in 15 deliveries. Starc first dismissed the left-hander Shadman on a first-ball duck caught in the gully, before removing his opening partner Tanzid Hasan (0) and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (0) on successive deliveries in his second over. In his third over, Starc accounted for Mominul Haque caught for nine and then completed his record five-wicket haul—in just 22 minutes—by trapping Litton Das lbw for a duck. WATCH Starc's Mackay Magic -

Mitchell Starc broke James Anderson's record and passed Dale Steyn with a stunning 6/12 spell against Bangladesh in the 2nd Test in Mackay. Read match highlights and top order updates.

Starc breaks Anderson’s record for most first-ball Test wickets: See top 5 list

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta felt his team’s 3-0 win over Coventry in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday (Aug 21) proved that the Gunners have not lost their hunger for silverware. Picking up from where they left off last season, when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait for a league title, they cruised to a comfortable win, thanks to goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium. Arteta, whose Arsenal is already touted as title favourites this season, was encouraged by his team’s relentless pressing against Frank Lampard’s promoted Coventry. &nbsp;"They look exactly the same (as last season) to me. What I did transmit to them was to show more desire and earn the right to be better than everyone else," Arteta said. "There was a lot to like from the performance. It was a great result but also the manner we started the game. &nbsp;"It was domination, clarity and understanding. It was really impressive."&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-inter-miami-fined-mls-disciplinary-committee-philadelphia-union-1787370886080">Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate fined by MLS for stoppage-time slap incident</a> &nbsp;Back from the off-season break, the Arsenal players never lost that touch and connection, as shown in their first win of the season. &nbsp;"We were so dominant, we had incredible connections, we were really accurate with the ball," Arteta said. “The players have to be decisive, and they were today. They looked really connected and played with a lot of purpose.”<h2>All eyes on Bruno Guimaraes</h2>Since joining Arsenal from Newcastle United ahead of the season, Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes suffered an injury; however, Arteta does not expect him to miss action for long. Speaking on his recovery and comeback, Arteta said, "We don't expect it to be weeks at all.” &nbsp;Odegaard, on the other hand, hailed Arsenal's ideal opening to the new campaign. &nbsp;"The perfect start. Three goals and a clean sheet. It was really solid," the Gunners midfielder said. "The team's quality is unbelievable; we see that every day in training. The level we compete at is unbelievable, and we all push each other." &nbsp;"We don't feel we have to defend anything. We want to do it again, and that's the mindset,” he said of Arsenal's belief in retaining the title. "Last year is finished now; we want to do it again, and we want to attack it and fight for it again."

Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal's "domination and clarity" after a 3-0 victory over Coventry in their Premier League opener. Read quotes from Arteta, Odegaard, and Bruno Guimaraes updates.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta felt his team’s 3-0 win over Coventry in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday (Aug 21) proved that the Gunners have not lost their hunger for silverware. Picking up from where they left off last season, when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait for a league title, they cruised to a comfortable win, thanks to goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium. Arteta, whose Arsenal is already touted as title favourites this season, was encouraged by his team’s relentless pressing against Frank Lampard’s promoted Coventry. "They look exactly the same (as last season) to me. What I did transmit to them was to show more desire and earn the right to be better than everyone else," Arteta said. "There was a lot to like from the performance. It was a great result but also the manner we started the game. "It was domination, clarity and understanding. It was really impressive." Also read| Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate fined by MLS for stoppage-time slap incident Back from the off-season break, the Arsenal players never lost that touch and connection, as shown in their first win of the season. "We were so dominant, we had incredible connections, we were really accurate with the ball," Arteta said. “The players have to be decisive, and they were today. They looked really connected and played with a lot of purpose.” All eyes on Bruno Guimaraes Since joining Arsenal from Newcastle United ahead of the season, Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes suffered an injury; however, Arteta does not expect him to miss action for long. Speaking on his recovery and comeback, Arteta said, "We don't expect it to be weeks at all.” Odegaard, on the other hand, hailed Arsenal's ideal opening to the new campaign. "The perfect start. Three goals and a clean sheet. It was really solid," the Gunners midfielder said. "The team's quality is unbelievable; we see that every day in training. The level we compete at is unbelievable, and we all push each other." "We don't feel we have to defend anything. We want to do it again, and that's the mindset,” he said of Arsenal's belief in retaining the title. "Last year is finished now; we want to do it again, and we want to attack it and fight for it again."

Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal's "domination and clarity" after a 3-0 victory over Coventry in their Premier League opener. Read quotes from Arteta, Odegaard, and Bruno Guimaraes updates.

‘Domination, clarity and understanding’: Arteta hails Arsenal’s perfect start to Premier League title charge

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammate defender Ian Fray were slapped with undisclosed fines by the Major League Soccer (MLS) Disciplinary Committee for violating the league’s policy on hands-to-face, head or neck of an opponent, the league announced on Friday (Aug 21). Following the stoppage-time incident in the 101st minute of Miami’s 2-2 draw with host Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, the two players received punishments for striking an opponent. &nbsp;Also during the fixture, tempers flared up in the second-half stoppage time as Miami's Yannick Bright and Philadelphia's Cavan ​Sullivan were shown red cards.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/paredes-handed-10-game-ban-as-fifa-suspends-three-argentina-players-over-world-cup-final-chaos-1787329246159">Paredes handed 10-game ban as FIFA suspends three Argentina players over World Cup final chaos</a> &nbsp;Cavan, however, was relieved of his punishment when his one-game suspension and accompanying fine for the red card were rescinded. The Independent Review Panel, consisting of one representative from U.S. Soccer, one representative from ​Canada Soccer and one independent representative nominated by the Professional ​Referee Organisation, unanimously voted in his favour for the incident that occurred in the 102nd minute. &nbsp;Meanwhile, it was late in stoppage time when Miami star Messi approached the centre circle to confront Quinn Sullivan while the ball was in play at the other side of the pitch. Following a brief exchange, Messi struck Quinn on the back of his neck, who then squared up to the footballing great in a fight-style stare-down.&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lionel Messi slapping 22-year-old USMNT and Philadelphia Union forward Quinn Sullivan in the back of the head 😮 <a href="https://t.co/E87sMnhvng">pic.twitter.com/E87sMnhvng</a>&mdash; USMNT Only (@usmntonly) <a href="https://x.com/usmntonly/status/2090461793214927330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Referee Filip Dujic, who had his back turned during the incident, arrived to separate the players but did not show either of them a card. Dujic later did send off Cavan Sullivan, younger brother and teammate of Quinn, and Miami's Italian midfielder Yannick Bright after their stoppage-time scuffle in Miami's penalty area. &nbsp;Messi, on the other hand, received a penalty for breaching the league’s policy.

MLS has fined Lionel Messi and Inter Miami defender Ian Fray over a stoppage-time hands-to-face incident against the Philadelphia Union. Read the full disciplinary details and match updates.

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammate defender Ian Fray were slapped with undisclosed fines by the Major League Soccer (MLS) Disciplinary Committee for violating the league’s policy on hands-to-face, head or neck of an opponent, the league announced on Friday (Aug 21). Following the stoppage-time incident in the 101st minute of Miami’s 2-2 draw with host Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, the two players received punishments for striking an opponent. Also during the fixture, tempers flared up in the second-half stoppage time as Miami's Yannick Bright and Philadelphia's Cavan Sullivan were shown red cards. Also read| Paredes handed 10-game ban as FIFA suspends three Argentina players over World Cup final chaos Cavan, however, was relieved of his punishment when his one-game suspension and accompanying fine for the red card were rescinded. The Independent Review Panel, consisting of one representative from U.S. Soccer, one representative from Canada Soccer and one independent representative nominated by the Professional Referee Organisation, unanimously voted in his favour for the incident that occurred in the 102nd minute. Meanwhile, it was late in stoppage time when Miami star Messi approached the centre circle to confront Quinn Sullivan while the ball was in play at the other side of the pitch. Following a brief exchange, Messi struck Quinn on the back of his neck, who then squared up to the footballing great in a fight-style stare-down. WATCH VIDEO -

MLS has fined Lionel Messi and Inter Miami defender Ian Fray over a stoppage-time hands-to-face incident against the Philadelphia Union. Read the full disciplinary details and match updates.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate fined by MLS for stoppage-time slap incident

Mitchell Starc floored Bangladesh inside the first session on day one of the ongoing second Test in Mackay. Starc struck gold on the first ball of a Test match, later bagging a five-for inside his first five overs to leave Bangladesh in tatters. &nbsp;Almost a week after Australia shockingly conceded the series opener in Darwin by nine wickets, the hosts bounced back in some style by reducing Bangladesh to 35 for six at lunch on the opening day. The showstopper, Starc, returned with figures of 9-6-11-5, while captain Pat Cummins picked the remaining one wicket.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-pak-1st-test-england-crush-pakistan-by-an-innings-and-103-runs-1787323306846">ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs</a> &nbsp;Just as Bangladeshi quicks troubled the Aussie batters on day one in Darwin, they suffered a similar, or rather poorer, fate during their turn in the second Test. The left-arm quick brought the crowd to its feet by removing opener Shadman Islam caught in the gully for a first-ball duck.&nbsp; &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO –

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">38 minutes, 22 balls, five wickets 🤯 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AUSvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvBAN</a> Catch up on the incredible morning session: <a href="https://t.co/drrfqp5tb0">https://t.co/drrfqp5tb0</a> <a href="https://t.co/CdY4geJRlW">pic.twitter.com/CdY4geJRlW</a>&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://x.com/cricketcomau/status/2090992067787059579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Starc returned with the same aggression and tweaked planning in his second over and picked up wickets of Tanzid Hasan (0) and Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (0) in successive deliveries. Two wickets in two balls meant only one thing: a hat-trick, which he missed, and so the ball went over Mushfiqur Rahim’s stumps straight to the keeper. &nbsp;Bangladesh’s scorecard read 9 for 3 in 2.2 overs.&nbsp; &nbsp;Things turned from bad to worse for them after Starc, in his third and fourth over, respectively, and less than 42 minutes into the opening day in Mackay, picked two more wickets and completed his five-wicket haul. He first accounted for Mominul Haque, caught by Cameron Green on nine, before getting his fifth of the day by removing Litton Das plumb in front for a duck. Precise line and zeal through the wicket crushed Bangladesh’s momentum as Australia sit in the driver’s seat. &nbsp;“Still a little bit of shape there,” Starc said of Mackay’s wicket on day one.&nbsp; &nbsp;“It’s probably not as much sideways as the first session over at Darwin. I think if it’s a lot like the Gabba, it’s going to get a little bit quicker, harden up a little bit more. It’s still quite greasy underfoot to start with. So obviously it’s beautiful weather; it might harden up a little bit, get a bit quicker and then hopefully once we get four more wickets, there’s plenty of runs in it,” he added.

Mitchell Starc tore through Bangladesh with a stunning 5-wicket haul inside his first five overs on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Mackay. Watch the video of Starc’s fiery opening spell here.

Mitchell Starc floored Bangladesh inside the first session on day one of the ongoing second Test in Mackay. Starc struck gold on the first ball of a Test match, later bagging a five-for inside his first five overs to leave Bangladesh in tatters. Almost a week after Australia shockingly conceded the series opener in Darwin by nine wickets, the hosts bounced back in some style by reducing Bangladesh to 35 for six at lunch on the opening day. The showstopper, Starc, returned with figures of 9-6-11-5, while captain Pat Cummins picked the remaining one wicket. Also read| ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs Just as Bangladeshi quicks troubled the Aussie batters on day one in Darwin, they suffered a similar, or rather poorer, fate during their turn in the second Test. The left-arm quick brought the crowd to its feet by removing opener Shadman Islam caught in the gully for a first-ball duck. WATCH VIDEO –

Mitchell Starc tore through Bangladesh with a stunning 5-wicket haul inside his first five overs on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Mackay. Watch the video of Starc’s fiery opening spell here.

AUS vs BAN, 2nd Test: Starc strikes on first ball, floors Bangladesh with 5-wicket haul on Day 1 | WATCH

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra delivered his best throw in more than a year but narrowly missed out on the top spot, finishing second at the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Friday (August 21). The 28-year-old Chopra produced a season-best throw of 88.05m in his second attempt, placing him second in the nine-athlete field. It was his best effort since he recorded 88.16m while winning the Paris Diamond League in June 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage continued his impressive run this season, edging past Chopra with a third-round effort of 88.14m. The 23-year-old Pathirage's throw was enough to secure the top position, beating Chopra by just nine centimeters in a closely contested competition.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/paredes-handed-10-game-ban-as-fifa-suspends-three-argentina-players-over-world-cup-final-chaos-1787329246159">Paredes handed 10-game ban as FIFA suspends three Argentina players over World Cup final chaos</a>&nbsp;At the Lausanne Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra opened his campaign with a throw of 83.54m, which left him behind Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage in the early standings. Chopra, however, produced a stunning second attempt of 88.05m to move into first place. The Indian javelin star celebrated the effort with his trademark roar as he surged ahead of Pathirage and Anderson Peters.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">NEERAJ CHOPRA 88.05m | SEASON BEST <a href="https://t.co/YEYgCjWkS3">pic.twitter.com/YEYgCjWkS3</a>&mdash; IndiaSportsHub (@IndiaSportsHub) <a href="https://x.com/IndiaSportsHub/status/2090877007206973723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pathirage responded strongly in his third attempt, reclaiming the lead with an 88.14m throw. Chopra could not match that effort, recording 83.72m in his third attempt and remaining in second place. The pressure increased in the fourth round when Chopra fouled, leaving him with just two attempts to overtake Pathirage. Chopra opted to pass on his fifth attempt, while Pathirage also registered a foul. As a result, the standings remained unchanged heading into the sixth and final round.&nbsp;Chopra needed a big throw in his final attempt but could manage only a little over 82m. Pathirage held on to the lead and secured victory, leaving Chopra to settle for second place. The Lausanne meet was particularly important for Chopra as he looks to improve his position in the Diamond League season standings and secure a place in the season-ending final.&nbsp;Only the top six javelin throwers qualify automatically for the final, with additional places available through national or global wildcards. Before the Lausanne Diamond League, Chopra was seventh in the standings with five points.

Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League with a season-best 88.05m throw, narrowly losing to Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Pathirage

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra delivered his best throw in more than a year but narrowly missed out on the top spot, finishing second at the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Friday (August 21). The 28-year-old Chopra produced a season-best throw of 88.05m in his second attempt, placing him second in the nine-athlete field. It was his best effort since he recorded 88.16m while winning the Paris Diamond League in June 2025. However, Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage continued his impressive run this season, edging past Chopra with a third-round effort of 88.14m. The 23-year-old Pathirage's throw was enough to secure the top position, beating Chopra by just nine centimeters in a closely contested competition. Also Read: Paredes handed 10-game ban as FIFA suspends three Argentina players over World Cup final chaos At the Lausanne Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra opened his campaign with a throw of 83.54m, which left him behind Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage in the early standings. Chopra, however, produced a stunning second attempt of 88.05m to move into first place. The Indian javelin star celebrated the effort with his trademark roar as he surged ahead of Pathirage and Anderson Peters.

Neeraj Chopra threw a season-best 88.05m to finish second in Lausanne, losing to Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage by just nine centimeters

Lausanne Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra finishes second, Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage clinches title

FIFA has taken disciplinary action against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and several Argentina players and staff members over multiple incidents during the 2026 World Cup, including the confrontation after the final on Jul 19. The AFA has been fined USD 321,000 for several disciplinary violations. One of the incidents involved a banner displayed by some Argentina players after their semi-final win over England. It carried the message “Las Malvinas Son Argentinas”, which translates to “The Falklands are Argentine”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Argentina will also have to play its next home match in a stadium operating at only 50 per cent of its normal capacity. FIFA has suspended an additional stadium restriction and USD 100,000 of the fine on a probationary basis. Another USD 100,000 from the penalty must be used for an anti-discrimination programme.&nbsp;FIFA has also punished members of Argentina’s delegation for their roles in the post-final incident. Spanish player Pablo Martn Pez Gavira has also been suspended.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-pak-1st-test-england-crush-pakistan-by-an-innings-and-103-runs-1787323306846">ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs</a>&nbsp;Leandro Paredes received the biggest punishment among the Argentina players. He has been suspended for 10 matches and fined USD 90,000.&nbsp;Nahuel Molina has been handed a seven-match ban and fined USD 90,000, while Thiago Almada faces a one-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine and assistant coach Roberto Ayala has received a three-match ban and USD 30,000 fine.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jannik-sinner-withdraws-from-us-open-2026-due-to-knee-injury-1787323383729">Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open 2026 due to Knee injury</a><h3>Player and team official punishments</h3><ul><li>Leandro Paredes (player): 10-match suspension and USD 90,000 fine</li><li>Nahuel Molina (player): Seven-match suspension and USD 90,000 fine</li><li>Thiago Almada (player): One-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine</li><li>Roberto Ayala (team official): Three-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine</li><li>Pablo Martn Pez Gavira (player): One-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine</li></ul>

FIFA has fined the AFA and suspended several Argentina players and staff following the World Cup final chaos, with additional sanctions imposed for disciplinary breaches, including the Falklands banner.

FIFA has taken disciplinary action against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and several Argentina players and staff members over multiple incidents during the 2026 World Cup, including the confrontation after the final on Jul 19. The AFA has been fined USD 321,000 for several disciplinary violations. One of the incidents involved a banner displayed by some Argentina players after their semi-final win over England. It carried the message “Las Malvinas Son Argentinas”, which translates to “The Falklands are Argentine”. Argentina will also have to play its next home match in a stadium operating at only 50 per cent of its normal capacity. FIFA has suspended an additional stadium restriction and USD 100,000 of the fine on a probationary basis. Another USD 100,000 from the penalty must be used for an anti-discrimination programme. FIFA has also punished members of Argentina’s delegation for their roles in the post-final incident. Spanish player Pablo Martn Pez Gavira has also been suspended. Also Read - ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs Leandro Paredes received the biggest punishment among the Argentina players. He has been suspended for 10 matches and fined USD 90,000. Nahuel Molina has been handed a seven-match ban and fined USD 90,000, while Thiago Almada faces a one-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine and assistant coach Roberto Ayala has received a three-match ban and USD 30,000 fine. Also Read - Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open 2026 due to Knee injury Player and team official punishments Leandro Paredes (player): 10-match suspension and USD 90,000 fine Nahuel Molina (player): Seven-match suspension and USD 90,000 fine Thiago Almada (player): One-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine Roberto Ayala (team official): Three-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine Pablo Martn Pez Gavira (player): One-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine

FIFA has fined the AFA and suspended several Argentina players and staff following the World Cup final chaos, with additional sanctions imposed for disciplinary breaches, including the Falklands banner.

Paredes handed 10-game ban as FIFA suspends three Argentina players over World Cup final chaos

England began their new era in impressive style under returning captain Joe Root, defeating Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds on Friday (Aug 21). It was England’s first Test since Ben Stokes retired and Brendon McCullum stepped down as head coach and the hosts delivered a strong all-round performance to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After bowling Pakistan out for 171, England scored 409 before dismissing the visitors for 135 in their second innings.&nbsp;The win was England’s biggest innings victory over Pakistan at Headingley and their second successive innings win against them at the venue after their innings and 55 runs victory in 2018.&nbsp;Earlier in the Test, England opted to bowl after winning the toss, with their pace attack quickly putting Pakistan under pressure. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared all 10 wickets, taking five each as Pakistan fell from 117/3 to 171 all out. Abdullah Shafique top-scored with a patient 61, but the rest of the batting line-up struggled.&nbsp;England finished the opening day at 112/2 and were in a strong position.&nbsp;On the next day, despite rain interruptions, England dominated as Harry Brook scored 91 off 93 balls, while Jordan Cox made 73. Root contributed 66 and Dan Lawrence added a quick 51.&nbsp;Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed his first five-wicket haul in Tests, finishing with 5/95, but England still reached 409 to secure a huge 238-run lead.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jannik-sinner-withdraws-from-us-open-2026-due-to-knee-injury-1787323383729">Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open 2026 due to Knee injury</a>&nbsp;Pakistan struggled again in their second innings, reaching 59/3 at lunch. Mohammad Rizwan offered some resistance with 41, but England’s pace attack soon finished the job.&nbsp;Jofra Archer (3/50), Josh Tongue (3/43) and Ollie Robinson (3/29) picked up three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in 37.3 overs, giving England a comfortable victory before tea.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-satwik-chirag-suffer-heartbreaking-loss-in-quarterfinals-to-chinese-pair-1787319256986">BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag knocked out after losing to Chinese pair</a>&nbsp;Pakistan’s 135 is among their lowest Test totals in England since 2000. It was also only the second time England’s pace bowlers had taken all 20 Pakistan wickets in a Test, after the previous instance at Lord’s in 2001.

England’s Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue claimed three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in their second innings, handing the hosts a dominant innings and 103 runs victory.

England began their new era in impressive style under returning captain Joe Root, defeating Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds on Friday (Aug 21). It was England’s first Test since Ben Stokes retired and Brendon McCullum stepped down as head coach and the hosts delivered a strong all-round performance to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After bowling Pakistan out for 171, England scored 409 before dismissing the visitors for 135 in their second innings. The win was England’s biggest innings victory over Pakistan at Headingley and their second successive innings win against them at the venue after their innings and 55 runs victory in 2018. Earlier in the Test, England opted to bowl after winning the toss, with their pace attack quickly putting Pakistan under pressure. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared all 10 wickets, taking five each as Pakistan fell from 117/3 to 171 all out. Abdullah Shafique top-scored with a patient 61, but the rest of the batting line-up struggled. England finished the opening day at 112/2 and were in a strong position. On the next day, despite rain interruptions, England dominated as Harry Brook scored 91 off 93 balls, while Jordan Cox made 73. Root contributed 66 and Dan Lawrence added a quick 51. Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed his first five-wicket haul in Tests, finishing with 5/95, but England still reached 409 to secure a huge 238-run lead. Also Read - Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open 2026 due to Knee injury Pakistan struggled again in their second innings, reaching 59/3 at lunch. Mohammad Rizwan offered some resistance with 41, but England’s pace attack soon finished the job. Jofra Archer (3/50), Josh Tongue (3/43) and Ollie Robinson (3/29) picked up three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in 37.3 overs, giving England a comfortable victory before tea. Also Read - BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag knocked out after losing to Chinese pair Pakistan’s 135 is among their lowest Test totals in England since 2000. It was also only the second time England’s pace bowlers had taken all 20 Pakistan wickets in a Test, after the previous instance at Lord’s in 2001.

England’s Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue claimed three wickets each as Pakistan were bowled out for 135 in their second innings, handing the hosts a dominant innings and 103 runs victory.

ENG vs PAK, 1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open 2026 due to a right knee injury, leaving the tournament without one of its leading title contenders. The 24-year-old won his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last month but has not played since suffering the knee injury earlier this month. He withdrew from the Cincinnati Open and also missed the Canadian Open, both important hard-court events ahead of the US Open.&nbsp;“Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the U.S. Open this year,” Sinner said in a statement posted on X.&nbsp;“We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over ‌the ⁠last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue.”&nbsp;Sinner’s withdrawal was announced a day after world number two Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his participation in the tournament following a four-month break from competitive tennis.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/diamond-league-2026-live-when-and-where-to-watch-neeraj-chopra-s-javelin-event-1787314132744">Diamond League 2026 Live: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s javelin event</a>&nbsp;Alcaraz defeated Sinner in last year’s US Open final and will now enter the tournament as the highest-ranked player. The Spaniard is also among the favourites to win the title despite his recent injury problems.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-satwik-chirag-suffer-heartbreaking-loss-in-quarterfinals-to-chinese-pair-1787319256986">BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag knocked out after losing to Chinese pair</a>&nbsp;With Sinner out, Alcaraz has lost one of his biggest challengers and could have a smoother route towards a potential eighth Grand Slam title.&nbsp;The US Open will be held from Aug 23 to Sep 13.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has confirmed that he will miss the US Open due to a right knee injury.

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open 2026 due to a right knee injury, leaving the tournament without one of its leading title contenders. The 24-year-old won his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last month but has not played since suffering the knee injury earlier this month. He withdrew from the Cincinnati Open and also missed the Canadian Open, both important hard-court events ahead of the US Open. “Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the U.S. Open this year,” Sinner said in a statement posted on X. “We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over ‌the ⁠last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue.” Sinner’s withdrawal was announced a day after world number two Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his participation in the tournament following a four-month break from competitive tennis. Also Read - Diamond League 2026 Live: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s javelin event Alcaraz defeated Sinner in last year’s US Open final and will now enter the tournament as the highest-ranked player. The Spaniard is also among the favourites to win the title despite his recent injury problems. Also Read - BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag knocked out after losing to Chinese pair With Sinner out, Alcaraz has lost one of his biggest challengers and could have a smoother route towards a potential eighth Grand Slam title. The US Open will be held from Aug 23 to Sep 13.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has confirmed that he will miss the US Open due to a right knee injury.

Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open 2026 due to Knee injury

From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the five Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid

From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the five Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid

Meet top 5 Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs

India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were knocked out of the BWF World Championships 2026 after suffering a straight-game defeat to China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang in the men’s doubles quarterfinals in New Delhi on Friday (August 21). Playing in front of a home crowd, the Indian pair went down 18-21, 9-21 as Liang and Wang delivered a composed and clinical performance to secure their place in the semifinals.&nbsp;Satwik and Chirag started the contest strongly and stayed close to their Chinese opponents throughout the opening game. The Indians led 18-16 and appeared to be in control, but Liang and Wang responded with five consecutive points to turn the game around and take it 21-18. The Chinese duo carried that momentum into the second game, quickly taking control of the proceedings. They led 11-5 at the interval and continued to extend their advantage as the Indian pair struggled to regain their rhythm.&nbsp;Satwik and Chirag committed several errors, particularly around the net, while Liang and Wang remained calm and capitalised on the mistakes. The Chinese pair eventually wrapped up the second game 21-9 to seal a place in the last four. Satwik’s shoulder issue also appeared to hamper the Indian pair during the match, restricting some of the shots he was able to play. The quarterfinal initially developed into a closely fought battle, with neither pair managing to establish a substantial advantage. The Indians held an 11-10 lead at the mid-game interval before Liang and Wang gradually shifted the momentum in their favour.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/diamond-league-2026-live-when-and-where-to-watch-neeraj-chopra-s-javelin-event-1787314132744">Diamond League 2026 Live: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s javelin event</a>&nbsp;Despite the defeat, Satwik and Chirag produced a strong campaign at the home World Championships, reaching the quarterfinal stage before their run came to an end. While Liang and Wang advanced to the semifinals, attention will now turn to Satwik’s shoulder and his recovery following the physically demanding contest.&nbsp;Earlier, India’s women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand produced a stunning comeback victory over China’s Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian to storm into the semifinals of the BWF World Championships 2026. Treesa and Gayatri recovered after losing the opening game to register a 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 victory in a contest that lasted more than 70 minutes. The win assured the Indian duo of at least a bronze medal and marked another impressive performance by India’s women’s doubles combination on home soil.

Satwik-Chirag lose to Liang-Wang in the BWF World Championships quarterfinals, while Treesa-Gayatri enter the semifinals after a stunning comeback win

India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were knocked out of the BWF World Championships 2026 after suffering a straight-game defeat to China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang in the men’s doubles quarterfinals in New Delhi on Friday (August 21). Playing in front of a home crowd, the Indian pair went down 18-21, 9-21 as Liang and Wang delivered a composed and clinical performance to secure their place in the semifinals. Satwik and Chirag started the contest strongly and stayed close to their Chinese opponents throughout the opening game. The Indians led 18-16 and appeared to be in control, but Liang and Wang responded with five consecutive points to turn the game around and take it 21-18. The Chinese duo carried that momentum into the second game, quickly taking control of the proceedings. They led 11-5 at the interval and continued to extend their advantage as the Indian pair struggled to regain their rhythm. Satwik and Chirag committed several errors, particularly around the net, while Liang and Wang remained calm and capitalised on the mistakes. The Chinese pair eventually wrapped up the second game 21-9 to seal a place in the last four. Satwik’s shoulder issue also appeared to hamper the Indian pair during the match, restricting some of the shots he was able to play. The quarterfinal initially developed into a closely fought battle, with neither pair managing to establish a substantial advantage. The Indians held an 11-10 lead at the mid-game interval before Liang and Wang gradually shifted the momentum in their favour. Also Read: Diamond League 2026 Live: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s javelin event Despite the defeat, Satwik and Chirag produced a strong campaign at the home World Championships, reaching the quarterfinal stage before their run came to an end. While Liang and Wang advanced to the semifinals, attention will now turn to Satwik’s shoulder and his recovery following the physically demanding contest. Earlier, India’s women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand produced a stunning comeback victory over China’s Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian to storm into the semifinals of the BWF World Championships 2026. Treesa and Gayatri recovered after losing the opening game to register a 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 victory in a contest that lasted more than 70 minutes. The win assured the Indian duo of at least a bronze medal and marked another impressive performance by India’s women’s doubles combination on home soil.

Satwik-Chirag exit World Championships after losing to Liang-Wang, while Treesa-Gayatri beat China to enter the semifinals and secure a medal

BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag suffer heartbreaking loss in quarterfinals to Chinese pair

After a successful Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow, where he won a silver medal, Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is ready to compete at the Diamond League 2026. The event, also known as Athletissima, will be held at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise in Switzerland on Friday (Aug 21).&nbsp;The Lausanne meet will be Chopra’s third competition of the 2026 season after the Doha Diamond League and the Commonwealth Games.&nbsp;&nbsp;He returned to action in Doha in June after a long injury break and finished fourth with a throw of 85.69m. He then won silver in Glasgow with a best effort of 85.83m.&nbsp;This will be Chopra’s fourth appearance in Lausanne. He won the event in 2022 with a throw of 89.08m and successfully defended his title in 2023 with 87.66m. He finished second in 2024 after recording 89.49m.&nbsp;&nbsp;Chopra will also look to end his wait for an international win, with his last victory coming at the NC Classic in July last year.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-pak-joe-root-scripts-test-history-breaks-record-for-most-catches-by-a-fielder-1787312617077">ENG vs PAK: Joe Root scripts Test history, breaks record for most catches by a fielder</a><h2>Neeraj Chopra at Diamond League 2026: Live streaming details</h2><h3>When is Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at the Diamond League 2026?</h3>Neeraj Chopra’s javelin event at the Diamond League 2026 is scheduled to start at 11:52 PM IST on Friday (Aug 21).<h3>Where to watch the Diamond League 2026 live streaming in India?</h3>Fans in India can watch the Diamond League 2026 live on the Diamond League’s official YouTube channel.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/here-we-go-carlos-alcaraz-announces-us-open-return-following-wrist-injury-layoff-1787307631660">'Here we go': Alcaraz announces US Open return following wrist injury layoff</a><h3>Where can fans watch Diamond League 2026 live telecast in India?</h3>There is currently no official update on the live telecast details for the Diamond League 2026 in India.<h3>Men's javelin: Full list</h3><ul><li>Neeraj Chopra (India)</li><li>Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka)</li><li>Anderson Peters (Grenada)</li><li>Artur Felfner (Ukraine)</li><li>Curtis Thompson (USA)</li><li>Jakub Vadlejch (Czechia)</li><li>Marc Minichello (USA)</li><li>Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago)</li><li>Simon Wieland (Switzerland)</li></ul>

Neeraj Chopra will be in action at the Diamond League 2026 today. Here’s everything you need to know about the event timings, schedule, live streaming and where to watch in India.

After a successful Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow, where he won a silver medal, Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is ready to compete at the Diamond League 2026. The event, also known as Athletissima, will be held at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise in Switzerland on Friday (Aug 21). The Lausanne meet will be Chopra’s third competition of the 2026 season after the Doha Diamond League and the Commonwealth Games. He returned to action in Doha in June after a long injury break and finished fourth with a throw of 85.69m. He then won silver in Glasgow with a best effort of 85.83m. This will be Chopra’s fourth appearance in Lausanne. He won the event in 2022 with a throw of 89.08m and successfully defended his title in 2023 with 87.66m. He finished second in 2024 after recording 89.49m. Chopra will also look to end his wait for an international win, with his last victory coming at the NC Classic in July last year. Also Read - ENG vs PAK: Joe Root scripts Test history, breaks record for most catches by a fielder Neeraj Chopra at Diamond League 2026: Live streaming details When is Neeraj Chopra’s javelin throw event at the Diamond League 2026? Neeraj Chopra’s javelin event at the Diamond League 2026 is scheduled to start at 11:52 PM IST on Friday (Aug 21). Where to watch the Diamond League 2026 live streaming in India? Fans in India can watch the Diamond League 2026 live on the Diamond League’s official YouTube channel. Also Read - 'Here we go': Alcaraz announces US Open return following wrist injury layoff Where can fans watch Diamond League 2026 live telecast in India? There is currently no official update on the live telecast details for the Diamond League 2026 in India. Men's javelin: Full list Neeraj Chopra (India) Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka) Anderson Peters (Grenada) Artur Felfner (Ukraine) Curtis Thompson (USA) Jakub Vadlejch (Czechia) Marc Minichello (USA) Keshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago) Simon Wieland (Switzerland)

Neeraj Chopra will be in action at the Diamond League 2026 today. Here’s everything you need to know about the event timings, schedule, live streaming and where to watch in India.

Diamond League 2026 Live: When and where to watch Neeraj Chopra’s javelin event

England star Joe Root on Friday (Aug 21) has surpassed Australia’s Steve Smith to become the fielder with most catches in Test cricket history. Root achieved the feat on Day 3 of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, Leeds, with a stunning catch at leg slip to dismiss Azan Awais off Jofra Archer.&nbsp;&nbsp;The dismissal came after a smart fielding plan between Root and Archer. A few balls earlier, Root had suggested adding a leg slip and short leg and Archer then bowled one that moved sharply into Awais. The Pakistan batter tried to guide it towards fine leg, but the ball took the inside edge and went straight to Root at leg slip.&nbsp;The catch took Root’s tally to 219 catches in 169* Test matches. Smith is second with 218 catches from 124 matches, while India legend Rahul Dravid is third with 210 catches in 164 matches. &nbsp;<h3>Most catches by a fielder in Test cricket</h3><ul><li>219 - Joe Root* (England)</li><li>218 - Steve Smith (Australia)</li><li>&nbsp;210 - Rahul Dravid (India)</li><li>205 - Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)</li><li>200 - Jacques Kallis (South Africa)</li></ul>Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/here-we-go-carlos-alcaraz-announces-us-open-return-following-wrist-injury-layoff-1787307631660">'Here we go': Alcaraz announces US Open return following wrist injury layoff</a><h3>England build strong lead at Headingley</h3>Root’s record came as England continued to control the first Test. England were bowled out for 409 early on the third day after starting at 366/8.&nbsp;The hosts added 43 runs to their overnight score, with Jofra Archer contributing a useful 23, including two fours and a six.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/battle-against-fear-nozomi-okuhara-reveals-painful-reason-behind-withdrawal-from-bwf-world-championships-1787308467690">'Battle against fear': Why Okuhara pulled out from BWF World Championships 2026</a>&nbsp;Khurram Shahzad took the final two England wickets, removing Jamie Smith for 25 before bowling Josh Tongue for eight. Shahzad finished with figures of 3/133.&nbsp;England’s first-innings total gave them a huge 238-run lead after Pakistan were dismissed for 171 in less than two sessions on the opening day. &nbsp;

Joe Root has surpassed Australia’s Steve Smith to become the fielder with the most catches in Test cricket history.

England star Joe Root on Friday (Aug 21) has surpassed Australia’s Steve Smith to become the fielder with most catches in Test cricket history. Root achieved the feat on Day 3 of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, Leeds, with a stunning catch at leg slip to dismiss Azan Awais off Jofra Archer. The dismissal came after a smart fielding plan between Root and Archer. A few balls earlier, Root had suggested adding a leg slip and short leg and Archer then bowled one that moved sharply into Awais. The Pakistan batter tried to guide it towards fine leg, but the ball took the inside edge and went straight to Root at leg slip. The catch took Root’s tally to 219 catches in 169* Test matches. Smith is second with 218 catches from 124 matches, while India legend Rahul Dravid is third with 210 catches in 164 matches. Most catches by a fielder in Test cricket 219 - Joe Root* (England) 218 - Steve Smith (Australia) 210 - Rahul Dravid (India) 205 - Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) 200 - Jacques Kallis (South Africa) Also Read - 'Here we go': Alcaraz announces US Open return following wrist injury layoff England build strong lead at Headingley Root’s record came as England continued to control the first Test. England were bowled out for 409 early on the third day after starting at 366/8. The hosts added 43 runs to their overnight score, with Jofra Archer contributing a useful 23, including two fours and a six. Also Read - 'Battle against fear': Why Okuhara pulled out from BWF World Championships 2026 Khurram Shahzad took the final two England wickets, removing Jamie Smith for 25 before bowling Josh Tongue for eight. Shahzad finished with figures of 3/133. England’s first-innings total gave them a huge 238-run lead after Pakistan were dismissed for 171 in less than two sessions on the opening day.

Joe Root has surpassed Australia’s Steve Smith to become the fielder with the most catches in Test cricket history.

ENG vs PAK: Joe Root scripts Test history, breaks record for most catches by a fielder

Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed that he will return to competitive tennis at the US Open 2026 after spending four months on the sidelines with a wrist injury. The 23-year-old Spanish star will return to New York to defend his title at the tournament, which will be held from Aug 30 to Sep 13.&nbsp;&nbsp;“HERE WE GO!” Alcaraz wrote in an X post on Thursday and confirmed his participation.&nbsp;The seven-time Grand Slam champion has not played a competitive match since April. He suffered the wrist injury during the Barcelona Open and was forced to withdraw from the tournament. The injury also kept him out of the French Open, Wimbledon and the hard-court events in Toronto and Cincinnati.&nbsp;Alcaraz won his second US Open title last year after defeating Jannik Sinner in the final and later went on to win the Australian Open.&nbsp;Despite his long absence, Alcaraz has managed to hold on to his No. 2 position in the ATP rankings.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/battle-against-fear-nozomi-okuhara-reveals-painful-reason-behind-withdrawal-from-bwf-world-championships-1787308467690">'Battle against fear': Nozomi Okuhara reveals painful reason behind withdrawal from BWF World Championships</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has also been out of action since winning Wimbledon. The Italian pulled out of the Cincinnati Open because of a right knee injury, putting his fitness for the US Open under doubt.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-kamil-mishara-sahan-arachchige-join-sri-lanka-squad-for-second-test-1787305975896">IND vs SL: Kamil Mishara, Sahan Arachchige join Sri Lanka squad for 2nd Test</a>&nbsp;The Cincinnati Open confirmed Sinner’s withdrawal on its official X account, meaning the tournament missed both of the sport’s leading young stars, Sinner and his biggest rival, Alcaraz.&nbsp;“Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury. Wishing all the best to our 2024 champion, and can’t wait to see you again next year!,” posted the tournament’s official handle.&nbsp;Alcaraz won his first Grand Slam at the 2022 US Open. At 19, he also became the youngest player in history to reach the No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

The Spaniard has been sidelined since Apr 14, missing both Wimbledon and Roland Garros as he recovered from the injury.

Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed that he will return to competitive tennis at the US Open 2026 after spending four months on the sidelines with a wrist injury. The 23-year-old Spanish star will return to New York to defend his title at the tournament, which will be held from Aug 30 to Sep 13. “HERE WE GO!” Alcaraz wrote in an X post on Thursday and confirmed his participation. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has not played a competitive match since April. He suffered the wrist injury during the Barcelona Open and was forced to withdraw from the tournament. The injury also kept him out of the French Open, Wimbledon and the hard-court events in Toronto and Cincinnati. Alcaraz won his second US Open title last year after defeating Jannik Sinner in the final and later went on to win the Australian Open. Despite his long absence, Alcaraz has managed to hold on to his No. 2 position in the ATP rankings. Also Read - 'Battle against fear': Nozomi Okuhara reveals painful reason behind withdrawal from BWF World Championships Meanwhile, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has also been out of action since winning Wimbledon. The Italian pulled out of the Cincinnati Open because of a right knee injury, putting his fitness for the US Open under doubt. Also Read - IND vs SL: Kamil Mishara, Sahan Arachchige join Sri Lanka squad for 2nd Test The Cincinnati Open confirmed Sinner’s withdrawal on its official X account, meaning the tournament missed both of the sport’s leading young stars, Sinner and his biggest rival, Alcaraz. “Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury. Wishing all the best to our 2024 champion, and can’t wait to see you again next year!,” posted the tournament’s official handle. Alcaraz won his first Grand Slam at the 2022 US Open. At 19, he also became the youngest player in history to reach the No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings. With inputs from agencies

The Spaniard has been sidelined since Apr 14, missing both Wimbledon and Roland Garros as he recovered from the injury.

'Here we go': Carlos Alcaraz announces US Open return following wrist injury layoff

Rio Olympics bronze medallist Nozomi Okuhara has revealed that she was forced to withdraw from her BWF World Championships quarterfinal against Pornpawee Chochuwong after pain from surgery she underwent last month became too difficult to manage. The 31-year-old Japanese shuttler had battled through a three-game match against USA’s Ishika Jaiswal in the previous round. The 57-minute contest appeared to have taken a physical toll on Okuhara, who was unable to continue in the quarterfinal.&nbsp;Okuhara had already given a walkover to double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu in the quarterfinals of the Japan Open last month before undergoing surgery on July 22. Despite having just over a month to recover, she was determined to make it to the World Championships. “Since it was decided that I would undergo surgery on July 22, I have been aiming to step onto the court at this tournament," Okuhara tweeted on Friday morning.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">7月22日に手術をすることになってから、今大会コートに立つことを目標にして来ました。怖さとの戦い、様々な葛藤がありましたが、ここまで夢のような時間を過ごせました。今日もコートに立ちたかったですが、叶わずとても残念です。また次へ向けて。応援ありがとうございました。 <a href="https://t.co/lDrDUWcoAD">pic.twitter.com/lDrDUWcoAD</a>&mdash; Okuhara Nozomi 奥原 希望　バドミントン選手 (@nozomi_o11) <a href="https://x.com/nozomi_o11/status/2090684022582341941?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

However, the lingering pain ultimately forced her to withdraw, handing Chochuwong a place in the semifinals and guaranteeing the Thai shuttler her maiden World Championships medal. Chochuwong is expected to meet second seed Akane Yamaguchi in the last four. Okuhara had enjoyed a strong run earlier this season, reaching the Australian Open semifinals in June before winning the Orleans Masters in March.&nbsp;The Japanese star has two World Championships medals to her name. She won gold at the 2017 Glasgow edition and claimed silver at the 2019 tournament in Basel. Okuhara entered the 2018 World Championships in Nanjing as the defending champion but saw her title defence end in the quarterfinals against Sindhu. The Indian defeated Okuhara in straight games, reversing the result from their memorable 2017 final.&nbsp;Okuhara had won her first BWF World Tour title at the Thailand Open Super 500, defeating Sindhu 21-15, 21-18. At the 2019 World Championships, where she was seeded third, Okuhara defeated He Bingjiao and Ratchanok Intanon to reach the final once again, setting up another showdown with Sindhu.&nbsp;The rematch of the 2017 World Championships final ended in a one-sided defeat for Okuhara, as Sindhu won 21-7, 21-7 to claim the title and leave the Japanese player with silver. Okuhara later added another major achievement to her resume by winning her second All England Open title in 2021, five years after her first triumph in 2016. She defeated Chochuwong in the final to lift the prestigious trophy.

Nozomi Okuhara withdraws from the BWF World Championships quarterfinal against Pornpawee Chochuwong after pain from surgery forced her to quit

Rio Olympics bronze medallist Nozomi Okuhara has revealed that she was forced to withdraw from her BWF World Championships quarterfinal against Pornpawee Chochuwong after pain from surgery she underwent last month became too difficult to manage. The 31-year-old Japanese shuttler had battled through a three-game match against USA’s Ishika Jaiswal in the previous round. The 57-minute contest appeared to have taken a physical toll on Okuhara, who was unable to continue in the quarterfinal. Okuhara had already given a walkover to double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu in the quarterfinals of the Japan Open last month before undergoing surgery on July 22. Despite having just over a month to recover, she was determined to make it to the World Championships. “Since it was decided that I would undergo surgery on July 22, I have been aiming to step onto the court at this tournament," Okuhara tweeted on Friday morning.

Nozomi Okuhara withdrew from her World Championships quarterfinal against Pornpawee Chochuwong after pain from recent surgery forced her to quit

'Battle against fear': Nozomi Okuhara reveals painful reason behind withdrawal from BWF World Championships

Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige have been added to Sri Lanka’s Test squad for the second match against India in Colombo, as the hosts look to recover from their 165-run defeat in the series opener in Galle. The batter and all-rounder have been called up for the must-win Test, which starts on Aug 23.&nbsp;Both uncapped players earned their places after producing strong recent performances. Arachchige was the leading run-scorer for his team in the series against India A, while Mishara has impressed with his consistent performances in domestic cricket. &nbsp;Sri Lanka are also facing a growing injury crisis, as head coach Gary Kirsten confirmed that Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Pathum Nissanka will miss the second Test, leaving the hosts short of key batting options.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-pakistan-cricketer-blames-skipper-babar-azam-for-decline-in-bowling-prowess-1787303508459">Former Pakistan cricketer blames skipper Babar Azam for decline in bowling prowess</a>&nbsp;Mendis is still recovering from a serious hamstring injury, while Nissanka is yet to return after wrist surgery. Chandimal suffered a concussion on the fourth day of the first Test and will have to complete a mandatory seven-day stand-down period.&nbsp;&nbsp;With three regular batters unavailable, Mishara and Arachchige could be given a chance in the playing XI as Sri Lanka aim to level the two-match series.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-treesa-jolly-gayatri-gopichand-script-history-end-india-s-15-year-wait-as-duo-assured-of-medal-1787301484191">BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri make epic comeback, assured of medal</a>&nbsp;India won the first Test by 165 runs, with Manav Suthar taking his maiden 10-wicket haul and Devdutt Padikkal scoring 167 in the first innings to play major roles in the victory.<h3>Sri Lanka squad for second Test against India</h3>Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Ratnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando

Sahan Arachchige and Kamil Mishara have been included in Sri Lanka’s 14-member squad for the second Test against India in Colombo.

Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige have been added to Sri Lanka’s Test squad for the second match against India in Colombo, as the hosts look to recover from their 165-run defeat in the series opener in Galle. The batter and all-rounder have been called up for the must-win Test, which starts on Aug 23. Both uncapped players earned their places after producing strong recent performances. Arachchige was the leading run-scorer for his team in the series against India A, while Mishara has impressed with his consistent performances in domestic cricket. Sri Lanka are also facing a growing injury crisis, as head coach Gary Kirsten confirmed that Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Pathum Nissanka will miss the second Test, leaving the hosts short of key batting options. Also Read - Former Pakistan cricketer blames skipper Babar Azam for decline in bowling prowess Mendis is still recovering from a serious hamstring injury, while Nissanka is yet to return after wrist surgery. Chandimal suffered a concussion on the fourth day of the first Test and will have to complete a mandatory seven-day stand-down period. With three regular batters unavailable, Mishara and Arachchige could be given a chance in the playing XI as Sri Lanka aim to level the two-match series. Also Read - BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri make epic comeback, assured of medal India won the first Test by 165 runs, with Manav Suthar taking his maiden 10-wicket haul and Devdutt Padikkal scoring 167 in the first innings to play major roles in the victory. Sri Lanka squad for second Test against India Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Ratnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando

Sahan Arachchige and Kamil Mishara have been included in Sri Lanka’s 14-member squad for the second Test against India in Colombo.

IND vs SL: Kamil Mishara, Sahan Arachchige join Sri Lanka squad for second Test

Pakistan are currently in England for a three-Test series and are dismally behind in the ongoing first Test at Leeds. The visitors were bowled out for 171 in the first innings, thanks to five-wicket each by Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson, and England have piled up 366/8 so far, leading by 195 runs. Pakistan's struggle on the pitches with assist to bowlers isn't new and now even the bowlers are being rendered ineffective. Former Pak women's cricketer Urooj Mumtaz has blamed the decline of Pak pacers on skipper Babar Azam.<h2>Ex-Pak cricketer blames Babar for decline in bowling prowess</h2>Pakistan were once known for thier fearsome pace bowling with names like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar which were succeeded by Mohammed Amir, Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, and Mohammed Irfan. Nowadays, however, Pak bowling looks toothless even on assisting pitches as visible in first Test against England. &nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uk-athletics-coach-leon-baptiste-believed-missing-is-serving-prison-term-in-morocco-1787297306595">UK Athletics coach Baptiste, believed missing, is serving prison term in Morocco</a>Speaking to Sky Sports, former Pakistan women's cricketer Urooj Mumtaz put the blame of the situation on lifeless pitches in domestic cricket, which were backed by Babar Azam's first stint as captain. "There’s obviously a problem with the pitches that we prepare back home. One of the examples of that was England touring Pakistan both times around," she said."We’ve gone so far away from it because our batters, especially when Babar was captain, wanted flatter tracks, wanted the batsmen to dominate the way things ran more. Even in first-class cricket, grass was taken off. So, you were almost putting the fast bowlers up against the wall, giving them zero assistance in first-class cricket, and providing a lot of batters to score runs without any test, really. And that’s where I feel they’ve just fallen off the boil," added Mumtaz.<h2>Pakistan on ropes in 1st Test vs England</h2>Pakistan had lost the first two wickets early in their first innings, but things seems to stabilize with 91-run stand for third wicket between Imam-ul-haq and Abdullah Shafique. England, however struck back decisively and bowled them out for 171. In reply, the hosts are nearly 200 runs ahead at 366/8, thanks to Jordan Cox (73), Joe Root (66), Harry Brook (91), and Dan Lawrence (51). For Pakistan, Ali Usman was pick of the bowlers with 5/92.

Pakistan were once known for thier fearsome pace bowling with names like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar which were succeeded by Mohammed Amir, Wahaz Riaz, Umar Gul, and Mohammed Irfan.

Pakistan are currently in England for a three-Test series and are dismally behind in the ongoing first Test at Leeds. The visitors were bowled out for 171 in the first innings, thanks to five-wicket each by Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson, and England have piled up 366/8 so far, leading by 195 runs. Pakistan's struggle on the pitches with assist to bowlers isn't new and now even the bowlers are being rendered ineffective. Former Pak women's cricketer Urooj Mumtaz has blamed the decline of Pak pacers on skipper Babar Azam. Ex-Pak cricketer blames Babar for decline in bowling prowess Pakistan were once known for thier fearsome pace bowling with names like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar which were succeeded by Mohammed Amir, Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, and Mohammed Irfan. Nowadays, however, Pak bowling looks toothless even on assisting pitches as visible in first Test against England. Also Read - UK Athletics coach Baptiste, believed missing, is serving prison term in Morocco Speaking to Sky Sports, former Pakistan women's cricketer Urooj Mumtaz put the blame of the situation on lifeless pitches in domestic cricket, which were backed by Babar Azam's first stint as captain. "There’s obviously a problem with the pitches that we prepare back home. One of the examples of that was England touring Pakistan both times around," she said. "We’ve gone so far away from it because our batters, especially when Babar was captain, wanted flatter tracks, wanted the batsmen to dominate the way things ran more. Even in first-class cricket, grass was taken off. So, you were almost putting the fast bowlers up against the wall, giving them zero assistance in first-class cricket, and providing a lot of batters to score runs without any test, really. And that’s where I feel they’ve just fallen off the boil," added Mumtaz. Pakistan on ropes in 1st Test vs England Pakistan had lost the first two wickets early in their first innings, but things seems to stabilize with 91-run stand for third wicket between Imam-ul-haq and Abdullah Shafique. England, however struck back decisively and bowled them out for 171. In reply, the hosts are nearly 200 runs ahead at 366/8, thanks to Jordan Cox (73), Joe Root (66), Harry Brook (91), and Dan Lawrence (51). For Pakistan, Ali Usman was pick of the bowlers with 5/92.

Pakistan were once known for thier fearsome pace bowling with names like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar which were succeeded by Mohammed Amir, Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, and Mohammed Irfan.

Former Pakistan cricketer blames skipper Babar Azam for decline in bowling prowess

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand continued their remarkable underdog run at the BWF World Championships 2026, securing India’s first medal of the tournament with a stunning comeback win over fourth seeds Zhang Shuxian and Jia Yifan. The Indian pair recovered from losing the opening game to defeat the Chinese duo 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 in a thrilling quarterfinal at the Indira Gandhi Arena. With the win, Treesa and Gayatri booked their place in the semifinals and guaranteed India a medal on home soil.&nbsp;It was a performance defined by belief, composure and fighting spirit. Zhang and Jia showed why they are among the world’s elite, particularly in the opening game, but the Indian pair refused to allow the Chinese shuttlers to dictate the contest. The first game proved to be a battle of momentum. Treesa and Gayatri struggled to find their rhythm early on as Zhang and Jia established a healthy lead. The Indians, however, slowly fought their way back and reduced the deficit to 14-16, bringing the packed arena firmly into the contest.&nbsp;The Chinese pair responded at the crucial stage, regaining control of the rallies to close out the opening game 21-16. The second game started with Zhang and Jia once again taking the initiative, racing to a 5-1 lead. Their combination of powerful smashes, clever drop shots and deceptive flicks created problems for the Indians. But Treesa and Gayatri refused to let the gap widen. They steadily chipped away at the deficit, moving to within one point at 5-6 before drawing level at 10-10.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-2026-the-wisest-thing-to-do-anders-antonsen-sticks-to-game-by-game-approach-1787247952481">BWF World Championships 2026: ‘The wisest thing to do’: Anders Antonsen sticks to game-by-game approach</a>&nbsp;For the first time in the match, the Indian pair then moved ahead, making it 11-10. The momentum had shifted. With the home crowd roaring behind them, Treesa and Gayatri began playing with greater authority. Their attacking game became increasingly effective, while their composure under pressure stood out during the closing stages. They maintained their advantage to win the second game 21-15 and force a decider.&nbsp;The third game followed a similar pattern. Zhang and Jia made the early running, but Treesa and Gayatri quickly responded to level the score at 4-4. From there, the Indians took control. Fueled by the deafening support from the stands, Treesa and Gayatri surged ahead 8-4 before reaching the interval with an impressive 11-5 lead. Their defensive resilience and attacking intent kept the Chinese pair under constant pressure. The Indian duo continued to dictate the rallies and stretched their advantage to 17-9. At that stage, the pressure was firmly on the fourth seeds, who struggled to find a way back into the contest.&nbsp;Treesa and Gayatri kept their nerve through the closing points to complete a memorable 21-13 win in the decider. The victory was more than just a place in the semi-finals. It guaranteed India its first medal at the BWF World Championships 2026 and marked another significant milestone in the rise of Treesa and Gayatri.&nbsp;Playing in front of a packed home crowd at the Indira Gandhi Arena, the young Indian pair produced one of their biggest performances on the world stage. They were tested repeatedly, fell behind on multiple occasions and yet found a response every time. For an Indian team looking to keep its medal streak alive, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have delivered a moment to savour, and their underdog story is not over yet.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat Zhang Shuxian and Jia Yifan 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 to seal India’s first medal at BWF World Championships 2026

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand continued their remarkable underdog run at the BWF World Championships 2026, securing India’s first medal of the tournament with a stunning comeback win over fourth seeds Zhang Shuxian and Jia Yifan. The Indian pair recovered from losing the opening game to defeat the Chinese duo 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 in a thrilling quarterfinal at the Indira Gandhi Arena. With the win, Treesa and Gayatri booked their place in the semifinals and guaranteed India a medal on home soil. It was a performance defined by belief, composure and fighting spirit. Zhang and Jia showed why they are among the world’s elite, particularly in the opening game, but the Indian pair refused to allow the Chinese shuttlers to dictate the contest. The first game proved to be a battle of momentum. Treesa and Gayatri struggled to find their rhythm early on as Zhang and Jia established a healthy lead. The Indians, however, slowly fought their way back and reduced the deficit to 14-16, bringing the packed arena firmly into the contest. The Chinese pair responded at the crucial stage, regaining control of the rallies to close out the opening game 21-16. The second game started with Zhang and Jia once again taking the initiative, racing to a 5-1 lead. Their combination of powerful smashes, clever drop shots and deceptive flicks created problems for the Indians. But Treesa and Gayatri refused to let the gap widen. They steadily chipped away at the deficit, moving to within one point at 5-6 before drawing level at 10-10. Also Read: BWF World Championships 2026: ‘The wisest thing to do’: Anders Antonsen sticks to game-by-game approach For the first time in the match, the Indian pair then moved ahead, making it 11-10. The momentum had shifted. With the home crowd roaring behind them, Treesa and Gayatri began playing with greater authority. Their attacking game became increasingly effective, while their composure under pressure stood out during the closing stages. They maintained their advantage to win the second game 21-15 and force a decider. The third game followed a similar pattern. Zhang and Jia made the early running, but Treesa and Gayatri quickly responded to level the score at 4-4. From there, the Indians took control. Fueled by the deafening support from the stands, Treesa and Gayatri surged ahead 8-4 before reaching the interval with an impressive 11-5 lead. Their defensive resilience and attacking intent kept the Chinese pair under constant pressure. The Indian duo continued to dictate the rallies and stretched their advantage to 17-9. At that stage, the pressure was firmly on the fourth seeds, who struggled to find a way back into the contest. Treesa and Gayatri kept their nerve through the closing points to complete a memorable 21-13 win in the decider. The victory was more than just a place in the semi-finals. It guaranteed India its first medal at the BWF World Championships 2026 and marked another significant milestone in the rise of Treesa and Gayatri. Playing in front of a packed home crowd at the Indira Gandhi Arena, the young Indian pair produced one of their biggest performances on the world stage. They were tested repeatedly, fell behind on multiple occasions and yet found a response every time. For an Indian team looking to keep its medal streak alive, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have delivered a moment to savour, and their underdog story is not over yet.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand stunned fourth seeds Zhang Shuxian and Jia Yifan to secure India’s first medal at the BWF World Championships 2026

BWF World Championships: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand script history, end India's 15-year wait as duo assured of medal

Leon Baptiste, British Athletics coach, who was not reacheable since his visit to Morocco more than two months ago, has now been found to be lodged in a prison in Marrakech. He was training a number of British athletes for the Commonwealth Games and European Championship before suddenly going missing after his trip to Morocco. Baptiste had won the 200m gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2010 and was working as consultant sprinting coach with UK Athletics.<h2>What happened to Baptiste in Morocco?</h2>According to the BBC Sport, citing a Moroccan Ministry of Justice source, Baptiste was arrestd in May in Marrakech for sexually assualting a minor. &nbsp;He was subsequently convicted and handed a 10-month prison sentence, which was later reduced to eight months on appeal. He is currently serving his sentence in Al-Oudaya prison.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2002-winner-ronaldinho-46-set-for-unbelievable-professional-comeback-1787288686499">FIFA World Cup 2002 winner Ronaldinho, 46, set for unbelievable professional comeback</a>"The foreign national concerned had not lost contact with his surroundings and was not subject to any disappearance or unexplained absence. He is currently being held at the local prison in Marrakech, where he is serving a custodial sentence following his conviction by the competent judicial authorities in connection with a misdemeanour case," said the source.On Tuesday (Aug 19), an email was sent to athletes coached by Baptiste in which the jailed consultant resigned citing ill health.<h2>How did the UK Foreign Office respond?</h2>The UK Foreign Office spokesperon, when asked about Baptiste, said: "We are supporting a British national who is detained in Morocco and are in contact with the authorities."The coach had travelled to Marrakech with three other former athletes, all of whom have returned to the UK. Baptiste's absence hurt the preparation of British sprinters Olympic bronze medallist Charlie Dobson and Paralympic silver medallist Zac Shaw for the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland and European Championships in Birmingham.In his absence, European gold medallist Adam Gemili and relay coach Martyn Rooney chipped in to provide assistance.

British Athletics coach Leon Baptiste was jailed in Marrakech after being convicted of sexually assaulting a minor. Originally handed a 10-month sentence, it was reduced to eight months on appeal.

Leon Baptiste, British Athletics coach, who was not reacheable since his visit to Morocco more than two months ago, has now been found to be lodged in a prison in Marrakech. He was training a number of British athletes for the Commonwealth Games and European Championship before suddenly going missing after his trip to Morocco. Baptiste had won the 200m gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2010 and was working as consultant sprinting coach with UK Athletics. What happened to Baptiste in Morocco? According to the BBC Sport, citing a Moroccan Ministry of Justice source, Baptiste was arrestd in May in Marrakech for sexually assualting a minor. He was subsequently convicted and handed a 10-month prison sentence, which was later reduced to eight months on appeal. He is currently serving his sentence in Al-Oudaya prison. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2002 winner Ronaldinho, 46, set for unbelievable professional comeback "The foreign national concerned had not lost contact with his surroundings and was not subject to any disappearance or unexplained absence. He is currently being held at the local prison in Marrakech, where he is serving a custodial sentence following his conviction by the competent judicial authorities in connection with a misdemeanour case," said the source. On Tuesday (Aug 19), an email was sent to athletes coached by Baptiste in which the jailed consultant resigned citing ill health. How did the UK Foreign Office respond? The UK Foreign Office spokesperon, when asked about Baptiste, said: "We are supporting a British national who is detained in Morocco and are in contact with the authorities." The coach had travelled to Marrakech with three other former athletes, all of whom have returned to the UK. Baptiste's absence hurt the preparation of British sprinters Olympic bronze medallist Charlie Dobson and Paralympic silver medallist Zac Shaw for the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland and European Championships in Birmingham. In his absence, European gold medallist Adam Gemili and relay coach Martyn Rooney chipped in to provide assistance.

British Athletics coach Leon Baptiste was jailed in Marrakech after being convicted of sexually assaulting a minor. Originally handed a 10-month sentence, it was reduced to eight months on appeal.

UK Athletics coach Leon Baptiste, believed missing, is serving prison term in Morocco

Former Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho is set to make a comeback to professional football at 46. The famous footballer had last played in a professional match more than a decade ago in 2015 for Fluminense. He has now signed with Italy's third-division Serie C club Ravenna. The former Ballon d'Or winner (2005) has confirmed that he will play for, even if 'for a few minutes' before being introduced to the fans. Ronaldinho has joined the club as a shareholder and a registered player as well, fuelling the possibilities to him playing in one of the matches.<h2>What did Ronaldinho say about playing at 46?</h2>Ronaldinho was presented to fans amid much fanfare and was asked if he would play a professional match, to which, while talking to Flashscore, he replied: "Yes, it’s true! Let’s say it’s a challenge for me, too. I will certainly play a few minutes in an official match, then we’ll see how I feel."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2026-announces-record-prize-money-including-140k-for-first-round-losers-1787283363057">US Open 2026 announces record prize money, including $140k for first-round losers</a>The former Barcelona and AC Milan player was also asked about his fitness, to which he said: "I’ll do my best. In any case, I will be part of the Ravenna project, and I can tell you there are many new developments to come."<h2>Ravenna president on Ronaldinho signing</h2>While the news of Roanldinho coming out of retirement got the fans excited, it had every bit of skepticism as well with the footballer being 46. Ravenna president Ignazio Cipriani, however, has quashed the 'marketing gimmick' narrative in plain words."This is not a simple facade or a marketing ‘play’ to get people talking about us. Ronaldinho will become a shareholder in Ravenna. That is the central point of the operation," Cipriani said."In addition, he has decided to make an immense gift to this city and his new team: he will take to the field for an official professional match with Ravenna. He will play with one clear and romantic objective: to try to score the final goal of his career."<h2>Ronaldinho's career in numbers</h2>The mid-fielder was part of Brazil's fifth and last FIFA World Cup win in 2002 where he scored two goals. He also took part in 2006 edition, but did not score any goal. As for club football, he has played for Barcelona in La Liga, AC Milan in Serie A, and Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, scoring 70 goals for Barcelona (145 matches), 20 goals for AC Milan (76 matches), 17 goals for PSG (55 matches).

Former World Cup winner Ronaldinho, 46, has signed with Serie C's Ravenna as a shareholder and player. Set for a brief final appearance, he aims to score his career's last goal after a decade away.

Former Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho is set to make a comeback to professional football at 46. The famous footballer had last played in a professional match more than a decade ago in 2015 for Fluminense. He has now signed with Italy's third-division Serie C club Ravenna. The former Ballon d'Or winner (2005) has confirmed that he will play for, even if 'for a few minutes' before being introduced to the fans. Ronaldinho has joined the club as a shareholder and a registered player as well, fuelling the possibilities to him playing in one of the matches. What did Ronaldinho say about playing at 46? Ronaldinho was presented to fans amid much fanfare and was asked if he would play a professional match, to which, while talking to Flashscore, he replied: "Yes, it’s true! Let’s say it’s a challenge for me, too. I will certainly play a few minutes in an official match, then we’ll see how I feel." Also Read - US Open 2026 announces record prize money, including $140k for first-round losers The former Barcelona and AC Milan player was also asked about his fitness, to which he said: "I’ll do my best. In any case, I will be part of the Ravenna project, and I can tell you there are many new developments to come." Ravenna president on Ronaldinho signing While the news of Roanldinho coming out of retirement got the fans excited, it had every bit of skepticism as well with the footballer being 46. Ravenna president Ignazio Cipriani, however, has quashed the 'marketing gimmick' narrative in plain words. "This is not a simple facade or a marketing ‘play’ to get people talking about us. Ronaldinho will become a shareholder in Ravenna. That is the central point of the operation," Cipriani said. "In addition, he has decided to make an immense gift to this city and his new team: he will take to the field for an official professional match with Ravenna. He will play with one clear and romantic objective: to try to score the final goal of his career." Ronaldinho's career in numbers The mid-fielder was part of Brazil's fifth and last FIFA World Cup win in 2002 where he scored two goals. He also took part in 2006 edition, but did not score any goal. As for club football, he has played for Barcelona in La Liga, AC Milan in Serie A, and Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, scoring 70 goals for Barcelona (145 matches), 20 goals for AC Milan (76 matches), 17 goals for PSG (55 matches).

Former World Cup winner Ronaldinho, 46, has signed with Serie C's Ravenna as a shareholder and player. Set for a brief final appearance, he aims to score his career's last goal after a decade away.

FIFA World Cup 2002 winner Ronaldinho, 46, set for unbelievable professional comeback

The US Open 2026, year's last tennis grand slam to be played from Aug 30, will be played without players protesting over the prize money as they had done prior to French Open and Wimbledon earlier this year. This comes after the US Open announced a 20 percent increase in prize money, making it $5.5 million for the winners of men's and women's singles. The <a href="https://www.usopen.org/en_US/visit/prize_money.html">total prize money at the Flushing Meadows</a> would be a record $108 million. Apart from the prize money, the tournament organizers have also announced to commit a $2 million fund to be used to provide benefits and help in existing pension funds as well.<h2>How does US Open record prize and new $2 million fund affect other grand slams?</h2>The players have welcomed the record prize money at the US Open 2026 which also guarantees $140,000 for the losers in the first round, but have remained firm on their demand of standard revenue-sharing model instead of every year announcement.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/defending-champion-carlos-alcaraz-set-to-comeback-in-us-open-1787280015880">Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz set to comeback in US Open</a>"This is a substantial increase in prize money. While this is not yet tied to an agreed revenue-sharing formula, players remain committed to that principle and will continue to work with each of the grand slams toward that goal," said a player spokesperson as reported by the Guardian.The new $2 million fund by the US Open for player benefits also puts pressure on the other grand slams to come up or replicate the same steps. Apart from record prize money and the player fund, all four grand slam organizers will also set up a joint Player Advisory Council as well."Players have also strongly welcomed the decision by the four Grand Slams to establish a Player Advisory Council, a significant milestone, as it reflects real responsiveness on one of the requests players laid out to the Grand Slams eighteen months ago," the spokesperson added.<h2>What players said about the developments?</h2>"These steps represent important progress in the ongoing conversations between players and the US Open over the past 18 months," a spokesperson for the players said.“Players value the meaningful commitment to player welfare and are keen to discuss how it can grow to fully meet the needs identified in the players’ July 2025 proposal.”

The US Open’s record $108M purse ($5.5M to champions, $140K for 1st round) and $2M player welfare fund set a new benchmark, pressuring other Grand Slams to replicate similar payouts, pension support, and formalize revenue sharing via the new joint Player Advisory Council.

The US Open 2026, year's last tennis grand slam to be played from Aug 30, will be played without players protesting over the prize money as they had done prior to French Open and Wimbledon earlier this year. This comes after the US Open announced a 20 percent increase in prize money, making it $5.5 million for the winners of men's and women's singles. The total prize money at the Flushing Meadows would be a record $108 million. Apart from the prize money, the tournament organizers have also announced to commit a $2 million fund to be used to provide benefits and help in existing pension funds as well. How does US Open record prize and new $2 million fund affect other grand slams? The players have welcomed the record prize money at the US Open 2026 which also guarantees $140,000 for the losers in the first round, but have remained firm on their demand of standard revenue-sharing model instead of every year announcement. Also Read - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz set to comeback in US Open "This is a substantial increase in prize money. While this is not yet tied to an agreed revenue-sharing formula, players remain committed to that principle and will continue to work with each of the grand slams toward that goal," said a player spokesperson as reported by the Guardian. The new $2 million fund by the US Open for player benefits also puts pressure on the other grand slams to come up or replicate the same steps. Apart from record prize money and the player fund, all four grand slam organizers will also set up a joint Player Advisory Council as well. "Players have also strongly welcomed the decision by the four Grand Slams to establish a Player Advisory Council, a significant milestone, as it reflects real responsiveness on one of the requests players laid out to the Grand Slams eighteen months ago," the spokesperson added. What players said about the developments? "These steps represent important progress in the ongoing conversations between players and the US Open over the past 18 months," a spokesperson for the players said. “Players value the meaningful commitment to player welfare and are keen to discuss how it can grow to fully meet the needs identified in the players’ July 2025 proposal.”

The US Open’s record $108M purse ($5.5M to champions, $140K for 1st round) and $2M player welfare fund set a new benchmark, pressuring other Grand Slams to replicate similar payouts, pension support, and formalize revenue sharing via the new joint Player Advisory Council.

US Open 2026 announces record prize money, including $140k for first-round losers

Carlos Alcaraz announced on Thursday that he will return at the US Open to defend his title after recovering from a wrist injury that has sidelined him for the past four months. "I'm back," the seven-time Grand Slam champion said in a video posted on social media. "Here we go." The Spaniard has not played since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open in mid-April with a right wrist injury, missing both the French Open and Wimbledon.Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam in January with his triumph, at age 22, at the Australian Open.He added the ATP hard court title in Doha in February.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fih-women-s-hockey-world-cup-india-hold-england-to-goalless-draw-advance-to-round-2-1787241065514">FIH Women’s Hockey WC: India hold England to goalless draw, advance to Round 2</a>But after withdrawing in Barcelona he pulled out of tournaments in Madrid and Rome before withdrawing from Roland Garros, where he was the two-time reigning champion.He pulled the plug on the French Open a month before the tournament was to start and withdrew from Wimbledon almost six weeks before The Championships were to begin.His camp has been stingy with details of the injury, reported to be tenosynovitis -- in which fluid accumulates in a tendon sheath.At Wimbledon rival Jannik Sinner prevailed for the second year in a row, beating French Open winner Alexander Zverev in the final.In the wake of that victory, Sinner voiced the hope that he would soon renew his rivalry with the Spaniard."We hope that Carlos is coming back ... because tennis needs him," Sinner said.Zverev had moved into second in the world rankings ahead of Alcaraz after Wimbledon, but Alcaraz has since regained the No. 2 spot ahead of the German.Alcaraz had been slated to return for this week's hard court tournament in Cincinnati, the last big tune-up for the US Open.When he withdrew it sparked concerns he wouldn't be ready to defend his title at Flushing Meadows, but those fears were allayed somewhat when photos of Alcaraz playing practice sets with ATP rival Holger Rune surfaced on social media this week.Until this year Alcaraz had missed just one Grand Slam since making his main draw debut at the 2021 Australian Open, missing Melbourne in 2023 with a hamstring injury.

The Spaniard has not played since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open in mid-April with a right wrist injury, missing both the French Open and Wimbledon.

Carlos Alcaraz announced on Thursday that he will return at the US Open to defend his title after recovering from a wrist injury that has sidelined him for the past four months. "I'm back," the seven-time Grand Slam champion said in a video posted on social media. "Here we go." The Spaniard has not played since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open in mid-April with a right wrist injury, missing both the French Open and Wimbledon. Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam in January with his triumph, at age 22, at the Australian Open. He added the ATP hard court title in Doha in February. Also Read - FIH Women’s Hockey WC: India hold England to goalless draw, advance to Round 2 But after withdrawing in Barcelona he pulled out of tournaments in Madrid and Rome before withdrawing from Roland Garros, where he was the two-time reigning champion. He pulled the plug on the French Open a month before the tournament was to start and withdrew from Wimbledon almost six weeks before The Championships were to begin. His camp has been stingy with details of the injury, reported to be tenosynovitis -- in which fluid accumulates in a tendon sheath. At Wimbledon rival Jannik Sinner prevailed for the second year in a row, beating French Open winner Alexander Zverev in the final. In the wake of that victory, Sinner voiced the hope that he would soon renew his rivalry with the Spaniard. "We hope that Carlos is coming back ... because tennis needs him," Sinner said. Zverev had moved into second in the world rankings ahead of Alcaraz after Wimbledon, but Alcaraz has since regained the No. 2 spot ahead of the German. Alcaraz had been slated to return for this week's hard court tournament in Cincinnati, the last big tune-up for the US Open. When he withdrew it sparked concerns he wouldn't be ready to defend his title at Flushing Meadows, but those fears were allayed somewhat when photos of Alcaraz playing practice sets with ATP rival Holger Rune surfaced on social media this week. Until this year Alcaraz had missed just one Grand Slam since making his main draw debut at the 2021 Australian Open, missing Melbourne in 2023 with a hamstring injury.

The Spaniard has not played since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open in mid-April with a right wrist injury, missing both the French Open and Wimbledon.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz set to comeback in US Open

England’s batters put their team in a strong position despite a five-wicket haul from Ali Usman on Day 2 of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. The hosts finished the rain-affected day on 366-8, giving them a 195-run lead after Pakistan were bowled out for 171 in the first innings.&nbsp;Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence all scored half-centuries for England but missed the chance to turn their scores into hundreds.&nbsp;Earlier, rain delayed the start and only 58 overs were possible during the day. Cox and Root resumed their innings under cloudy skies but handled the Pakistan bowlers well.&nbsp;&nbsp;Both batters reached their fifties in back-to-back deliveries, with Cox bringing up his maiden Test half-century.&nbsp;Cox was dismissed for 73 when he edged Usman behind the stumps. Root soon followed after Khurram Shehzad trapped him lbw.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-2026-the-wisest-thing-to-do-anders-antonsen-sticks-to-game-by-game-approach-1787247952481">BWF World Championships 2026: ‘The wisest thing to do’: Anders Antonsen sticks to game-by-game approach</a>&nbsp;Brook and Lawrence then came together and continued England’s strong batting display and the pair added 120 runs and put the Pakistan pace attack under pressure.&nbsp;Lawrence, playing his first Test since an unsuccessful spell as an opener, was dismissed soon after reaching his fifty while attempting a slog-sweep against Usman. Brook also missed out on a century, losing his wicket for 91 after his stumps were hit.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fih-women-s-hockey-world-cup-india-hold-england-to-goalless-draw-advance-to-round-2-1787241065514">FIH Women’s Hockey WC: India hold England to goalless draw, advance to Round 2</a>&nbsp;Usman was Pakistan’s best bowler, taking 5-92. It was his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket and came in only his third match.&nbsp;Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Ali also picked up a wicket apiece but failed to trouble England’s batters much.

Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence hit half-centuries as England built a 195-run lead despite Ali Usman’s five-wicket haul.

England’s batters put their team in a strong position despite a five-wicket haul from Ali Usman on Day 2 of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. The hosts finished the rain-affected day on 366-8, giving them a 195-run lead after Pakistan were bowled out for 171 in the first innings. Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence all scored half-centuries for England but missed the chance to turn their scores into hundreds. Earlier, rain delayed the start and only 58 overs were possible during the day. Cox and Root resumed their innings under cloudy skies but handled the Pakistan bowlers well. Both batters reached their fifties in back-to-back deliveries, with Cox bringing up his maiden Test half-century. Cox was dismissed for 73 when he edged Usman behind the stumps. Root soon followed after Khurram Shehzad trapped him lbw. Also Read - BWF World Championships 2026: ‘The wisest thing to do’: Anders Antonsen sticks to game-by-game approach Brook and Lawrence then came together and continued England’s strong batting display and the pair added 120 runs and put the Pakistan pace attack under pressure. Lawrence, playing his first Test since an unsuccessful spell as an opener, was dismissed soon after reaching his fifty while attempting a slog-sweep against Usman. Brook also missed out on a century, losing his wicket for 91 after his stumps were hit. Also Read - FIH Women’s Hockey WC: India hold England to goalless draw, advance to Round 2 Usman was Pakistan’s best bowler, taking 5-92. It was his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket and came in only his third match. Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Ali also picked up a wicket apiece but failed to trouble England’s batters much.

Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Dan Lawrence hit half-centuries as England built a 195-run lead despite Ali Usman’s five-wicket haul.

ENG vs PAK 1st Test, Day 2: England batters dominate despite Usman’s five-for

Anders Antonsen has no intention of getting carried away despite a major reshuffle in the men’s singles draw at the BWF World Championships. With several elite players already out of the competition, Antonsen is through to the quarterfinals after another demanding victory and is now preparing for a familiar challenge in Japan’s Kodai Naraoka. But rather than changing his approach because the draw has opened up, the Dane believes the smartest thing to do is keep things simple. “I think that would be the wisest thing to do. Stick to game by game and then see how far it can bring you,” Antonsen said after his win.&nbsp;Antonsen had endured a gruelling 100-minute battle the previous day, but his next match against Toma Junior Popov was a completely different test. “Today’s match was super different from yesterday’s match. This one was way more like fast-paced, flat play,” he said. “Toma is really good in that type of game and that's what he tried to do. So yeah, way more like fast play on the right.” The Dane was able to negotiate that challenge and now has little time to recover before facing Naraoka in the last eight.&nbsp;The Japanese shuttler is a familiar opponent, but Antonsen does not believe that past meetings give either player a clear advantage. “It’s a 50-50 match. We know each other very well. I have won, he has won many times. So we’ll see,” Antonsen said. The quarterfinal will also mark the first meeting between the two in some time, something Antonsen is looking forward to. “Always fun and anxious against him. And it's been a long time since we played against each other so I'm looking forward to it,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-there-s-still-that-fire-inside-me-michelle-li-34-ready-for-akane-yamaguchi-challenge-1787247215337">BWF World Championships: ‘There’s still that fire inside me’: Michelle Li, 34, ready for Akane Yamaguchi challenge</a>&nbsp;With the World Championships reaching the business end, recovery has become just as important as preparation. Antonsen, however, is not planning any drastic changes to his routine. “Just sticking to whatever I do. Try to relax in between matches, get a massage, stretch, maybe some cold crunch for the body and stuff,” he said. Mental adjustments are equally important for Antonsen. When he finds himself trailing during a match, his focus is on constant evaluation rather than panic. “Constantly trying to analyse what's going on. What's going a little wrong now compared to earlier in the match and what can we change. That's constant evaluation,” he explained.&nbsp;That approach will be crucial against Naraoka, one of the players renowned for his ability to extend rallies and test an opponent physically and mentally. For Antonsen, however, there is no reason to overcomplicate the challenge. The draw may have become more open, but his philosophy remains unchanged: take it one match at a time. And with Naraoka standing between him and a place in the World Championships semifinals, the Dane knows there is little to separate the two. “It’s a 50-50 match.”

Anders Antonsen discusses his BWF World Championships run, recovery and upcoming quarterfinal against Kodai Naraoka, calling the clash a 50-50 match

Anders Antonsen has no intention of getting carried away despite a major reshuffle in the men’s singles draw at the BWF World Championships. With several elite players already out of the competition, Antonsen is through to the quarterfinals after another demanding victory and is now preparing for a familiar challenge in Japan’s Kodai Naraoka. But rather than changing his approach because the draw has opened up, the Dane believes the smartest thing to do is keep things simple. “I think that would be the wisest thing to do. Stick to game by game and then see how far it can bring you,” Antonsen said after his win. Antonsen had endured a gruelling 100-minute battle the previous day, but his next match against Toma Junior Popov was a completely different test. “Today’s match was super different from yesterday’s match. This one was way more like fast-paced, flat play,” he said. “Toma is really good in that type of game and that's what he tried to do. So yeah, way more like fast play on the right.” The Dane was able to negotiate that challenge and now has little time to recover before facing Naraoka in the last eight. The Japanese shuttler is a familiar opponent, but Antonsen does not believe that past meetings give either player a clear advantage. “It’s a 50-50 match. We know each other very well. I have won, he has won many times. So we’ll see,” Antonsen said. The quarterfinal will also mark the first meeting between the two in some time, something Antonsen is looking forward to. “Always fun and anxious against him. And it's been a long time since we played against each other so I'm looking forward to it,” he said. Also Read: BWF World Championships: ‘There’s still that fire inside me’: Michelle Li, 34, ready for Akane Yamaguchi challenge With the World Championships reaching the business end, recovery has become just as important as preparation. Antonsen, however, is not planning any drastic changes to his routine. “Just sticking to whatever I do. Try to relax in between matches, get a massage, stretch, maybe some cold crunch for the body and stuff,” he said. Mental adjustments are equally important for Antonsen. When he finds himself trailing during a match, his focus is on constant evaluation rather than panic. “Constantly trying to analyse what's going on. What's going a little wrong now compared to earlier in the match and what can we change. That's constant evaluation,” he explained. That approach will be crucial against Naraoka, one of the players renowned for his ability to extend rallies and test an opponent physically and mentally. For Antonsen, however, there is no reason to overcomplicate the challenge. The draw may have become more open, but his philosophy remains unchanged: take it one match at a time. And with Naraoka standing between him and a place in the World Championships semifinals, the Dane knows there is little to separate the two. “It’s a 50-50 match.”

Anders Antonsen expects a 50-50 battle against Kodai Naraoka as the Dane prepares for the BWF World Championships quarterfinal after two contrasting wins

BWF World Championships 2026: ‘The wisest thing to do’: Anders Antonsen sticks to game-by-game approach

Michelle Li may be 34, but the Canadian veteran insists the fire to compete, and win, is burning as brightly as ever. After battling past Japan’s Tomoka Miyazaki in a three-game thriller at the BWF World Championships, Li admitted that she relishes exactly these kinds of contests: long, intense battles where momentum constantly shifts and every point becomes a test of nerve. “I enjoy every bit of it. I love the fact that it's always back and forth and there's rallies and the chess game of it, I really enjoy,” Li said after her victory.&nbsp;Li had chances to close out the match more comfortably but was forced into a tense third game after allowing Miyazaki to fight her way back. The Canadian admitted that nerves and unforced errors nearly cost her after she had built a healthy lead in the decider. “I think not letting nerves get in the way and I think clean up my own unforced errors. I think I had a very good lead in the third, but I made too many unforced errors which gave her the confidence to come back and made it a lot tighter than it needed to be,” she said.&nbsp;But rather than viewing the long match as a burden, Li sees it as an opportunity. “I don't specifically mind it, but obviously if I could win in straight, that would be really good for the confidence,” she said. “But I think being able to pull it out in three is also a good time spent on court and just more time to get used to different scenarios.” That mindset will be tested again when Li faces another Japanese opponent in the quarterfinals, former world no. 1 and two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi.&nbsp;Li knows the challenge that awaits. “It's always a tough match against Akane. I think she's always had my number, but I think I'm not going to think too much about the past,” she said. “Obviously, tomorrow is a different day and I think I'll be ready and I'm feeling good.” Li also refused to look too far ahead, with South Korea's Sim Yu Jin another possible opponent depending on the draw and results. “It's always a tough match against Akane… I'm ready for a tough battle tomorrow and hopefully I can perform really well,” she said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-2026-i-don-t-know-if-she-was-hurt-or-it-was-her-strategy-pv-sindhu-after-defeat-to-wang-zhi-yi-1787246317366">BWF World Championships 2026: ‘I don’t know if she was hurt or it was her strategy’: PV Sindhu after defeat to Wang Zhi Yi</a>&nbsp;The Canadian heads into the quarterfinal with confidence, although she knows there are still areas she needs to sharpen. “I'm feeling confident. I think I was showing it in the third game today that I'm ready and I think I have to clean up some of my focus and nerves, but I think tomorrow I'll keep focused and do better.” At 34, Li is also enjoying a career phase that she feels is surprisingly different from where she was a decade ago. “I think right now my body feels better than it did 10 years ago which is very surprising and shocking,” she said.&nbsp;Li credited the support around her for helping her continue competing at the highest level. “I feel I have the right team and support right now that I never had since before Paris,” she said. “I'm very grateful for my club, for my team, for my therapist, for even my boyfriend. Everybody that's supporting me right now has really uplifted me and there's still that fire inside me to compete with even people that are half my age.”&nbsp;For Li, the motivation is simple: enjoy the sport while continuing to challenge herself. “I'm trying not to think too much about that and just kind of enjoy the game and just do my best,” she said. Li and fellow Canadian Victor Lai have both reached the quarterfinals, with Lai already assured of a medal. For Li, that represents a dramatic change from the Canada she represented when she first appeared at the World Championships. “You rewind that to any other world championships, you wouldn't even see a Canadian,” she said. “So it's like for me, starting from the beginning when I first played my first world championships, Canada wasn't even competitive.”&nbsp;Now, with two Canadians in the last eight, Li believes the country's rise can inspire an entirely new generation. “It really lifts the standards and it has given a lot of hope and inspiration to the next generation from Canada and that we can definitely be competitive and we can definitely change the sport globally, not just in Asia.”&nbsp;There is also another looming change that Li will have to adapt to. Asked about the proposed 15-point scoring system, she admitted she is not particularly fond of the idea. “I'm not totally fond of the 15 points, but I think we all have to adapt and I really think that the athletes will adapt and we'll find a way. But it's just a different game,” she said.&nbsp;For Li, what could be lost is the drama that comes with a long badminton battle. “The long battles is what makes it exciting. I think that's what makes it like, who's going to win? And it's just the test of the athlete's will,” she said. “When it's 15 points, sometimes it ends too quickly.” But before worrying about the future of badminton, Li has a much more immediate challenge: Yamaguchi. And after a three-game battle that tested her nerves, fitness and resilience, the Canadian veteran believes she is ready for another chess match.

Michelle Li discusses her three-game win over Tomoka Miyazaki, Canada’s historic run and her Akane Yamaguchi quarterfinal at the BWF World Championships

Michelle Li may be 34, but the Canadian veteran insists the fire to compete, and win, is burning as brightly as ever. After battling past Japan’s Tomoka Miyazaki in a three-game thriller at the BWF World Championships, Li admitted that she relishes exactly these kinds of contests: long, intense battles where momentum constantly shifts and every point becomes a test of nerve. “I enjoy every bit of it. I love the fact that it's always back and forth and there's rallies and the chess game of it, I really enjoy,” Li said after her victory. Li had chances to close out the match more comfortably but was forced into a tense third game after allowing Miyazaki to fight her way back. The Canadian admitted that nerves and unforced errors nearly cost her after she had built a healthy lead in the decider. “I think not letting nerves get in the way and I think clean up my own unforced errors. I think I had a very good lead in the third, but I made too many unforced errors which gave her the confidence to come back and made it a lot tighter than it needed to be,” she said. But rather than viewing the long match as a burden, Li sees it as an opportunity. “I don't specifically mind it, but obviously if I could win in straight, that would be really good for the confidence,” she said. “But I think being able to pull it out in three is also a good time spent on court and just more time to get used to different scenarios.” That mindset will be tested again when Li faces another Japanese opponent in the quarterfinals, former world no. 1 and two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi. Li knows the challenge that awaits. “It's always a tough match against Akane. I think she's always had my number, but I think I'm not going to think too much about the past,” she said. “Obviously, tomorrow is a different day and I think I'll be ready and I'm feeling good.” Li also refused to look too far ahead, with South Korea's Sim Yu Jin another possible opponent depending on the draw and results. “It's always a tough match against Akane… I'm ready for a tough battle tomorrow and hopefully I can perform really well,” she said. Also Read: BWF World Championships 2026: ‘I don’t know if she was hurt or it was her strategy’: PV Sindhu after defeat to Wang Zhi Yi The Canadian heads into the quarterfinal with confidence, although she knows there are still areas she needs to sharpen. “I'm feeling confident. I think I was showing it in the third game today that I'm ready and I think I have to clean up some of my focus and nerves, but I think tomorrow I'll keep focused and do better.” At 34, Li is also enjoying a career phase that she feels is surprisingly different from where she was a decade ago. “I think right now my body feels better than it did 10 years ago which is very surprising and shocking,” she said. Li credited the support around her for helping her continue competing at the highest level. “I feel I have the right team and support right now that I never had since before Paris,” she said. “I'm very grateful for my club, for my team, for my therapist, for even my boyfriend. Everybody that's supporting me right now has really uplifted me and there's still that fire inside me to compete with even people that are half my age.” For Li, the motivation is simple: enjoy the sport while continuing to challenge herself. “I'm trying not to think too much about that and just kind of enjoy the game and just do my best,” she said. Li and fellow Canadian Victor Lai have both reached the quarterfinals, with Lai already assured of a medal. For Li, that represents a dramatic change from the Canada she represented when she first appeared at the World Championships. “You rewind that to any other world championships, you wouldn't even see a Canadian,” she said. “So it's like for me, starting from the beginning when I first played my first world championships, Canada wasn't even competitive.” Now, with two Canadians in the last eight, Li believes the country's rise can inspire an entirely new generation. “It really lifts the standards and it has given a lot of hope and inspiration to the next generation from Canada and that we can definitely be competitive and we can definitely change the sport globally, not just in Asia.” There is also another looming change that Li will have to adapt to. Asked about the proposed 15-point scoring system, she admitted she is not particularly fond of the idea. “I'm not totally fond of the 15 points, but I think we all have to adapt and I really think that the athletes will adapt and we'll find a way. But it's just a different game,” she said. For Li, what could be lost is the drama that comes with a long badminton battle. “The long battles is what makes it exciting. I think that's what makes it like, who's going to win? And it's just the test of the athlete's will,” she said. “When it's 15 points, sometimes it ends too quickly.” But before worrying about the future of badminton, Li has a much more immediate challenge: Yamaguchi. And after a three-game battle that tested her nerves, fitness and resilience, the Canadian veteran believes she is ready for another chess match.

Michelle Li embraces long badminton battles after beating Tomoka Miyazaki and now faces Akane Yamaguchi in the BWF World Championships quarterfinal

BWF World Championships: ‘There’s still that fire inside me’: Michelle Li, 34, ready for Akane Yamaguchi challenge

PV Sindhu was left to rue a lack of patience in the closing stages after her BWF World Championships campaign ended with a defeat to China's Wang Zhi Yi. Sindhu, who was involved in a closely fought battle, felt the contest was largely under her control but admitted that she could have handled the crucial moments at the end better. “I think in the overall game, especially in the end, I should have been a little more patient,” Sindhu said after the match.&nbsp;“I can't see any loopholes in between the points. I think in the end especially I should have been a little more patient. That's what I can see from today's game and in the last 3-4 points.” The former world champion was understandably disappointed with the result, particularly after being in contention for much of the match. “Yeah, disappointed of course. Sad about it, I should have converted that. But yeah, I mean that's how it is, that's how sport is,” Sindhu said. “You learn, you lose a lot, you win a lot. I mean when you lose you need to deal with it and bounce back stronger from your mistakes.”&nbsp;Sindhu also acknowledged that defeat is an unavoidable part of a sporting career and stressed the importance of learning from setbacks. “Because you know, you can't win all the time. At the same time, when you lose you should be able to take it as well,” she said. The Indian also addressed the situation surrounding Wang during the match, with the Chinese player appearing to struggle physically at certain stages. Sindhu said she could not know for certain whether Wang was genuinely injured and instead had to remain focused on her own game. “I think there's nothing being tough. I don't know if she's injured or not. Maybe that is her strategy or her way of doing it. You never know. Maybe that's her gameplay,” Sindhu said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-2026-treesa-gayatri-create-history-satwik-chirag-enter-quarters-while-sindhu-and-ayush-bow-out-1787245802814">BWF World Championships 2026: Treesa-Gayatri create history; Satwik-Chirag enter quarters, while Sindhu and Ayush bow out</a>&nbsp;“But I had to be very focused and very patient and focus on every point.” For Sindhu, the immediate focus now shifts towards identifying the areas that need improvement ahead of the Asian Games. “Definitely a lot of lessons to be taken. From today's game, I'm going to go and discuss with my coach what needs to be done. And accordingly we'll work out whatever it is. Physically or mentally or stroke-wise or whatever it is,” she said.&nbsp;The defeat, however, has not diminished Sindhu's hunger to return stronger. “Yes, definitely yes,” she said when asked if the loss had made her more determined. “Because you want to win, you have that urge to win always. But it is disappointing when you lose. I think that also gives you a chance where you want to come back and bounce back stronger.”&nbsp;Sindhu also took a positive from the match, pointing to her physical condition and the fact that she still had plenty left in the tank deep into the contest. “That is a positive thing. I think I should just go back and maybe just work a little bit on my strokes,” she said. “And yeah, I think it was just her day today. That is all I can say because overall it was a good badminton.” For Sindhu, then, the World Championships exit is less a full stop than another lesson. The former champion knows exactly what she wants to take away from the defeat, greater patience when the biggest points arrive.

PV Sindhu admitted she lacked patience in the final points of her BWF World Championships defeat to Wang Zhi Yi and vowed to bounce back stronger.

PV Sindhu was left to rue a lack of patience in the closing stages after her BWF World Championships campaign ended with a defeat to China's Wang Zhi Yi. Sindhu, who was involved in a closely fought battle, felt the contest was largely under her control but admitted that she could have handled the crucial moments at the end better. “I think in the overall game, especially in the end, I should have been a little more patient,” Sindhu said after the match. “I can't see any loopholes in between the points. I think in the end especially I should have been a little more patient. That's what I can see from today's game and in the last 3-4 points.” The former world champion was understandably disappointed with the result, particularly after being in contention for much of the match. “Yeah, disappointed of course. Sad about it, I should have converted that. But yeah, I mean that's how it is, that's how sport is,” Sindhu said. “You learn, you lose a lot, you win a lot. I mean when you lose you need to deal with it and bounce back stronger from your mistakes.” Sindhu also acknowledged that defeat is an unavoidable part of a sporting career and stressed the importance of learning from setbacks. “Because you know, you can't win all the time. At the same time, when you lose you should be able to take it as well,” she said. The Indian also addressed the situation surrounding Wang during the match, with the Chinese player appearing to struggle physically at certain stages. Sindhu said she could not know for certain whether Wang was genuinely injured and instead had to remain focused on her own game. “I think there's nothing being tough. I don't know if she's injured or not. Maybe that is her strategy or her way of doing it. You never know. Maybe that's her gameplay,” Sindhu said. Also Read: BWF World Championships 2026: Treesa-Gayatri create history; Satwik-Chirag enter quarters, while Sindhu and Ayush bow out “But I had to be very focused and very patient and focus on every point.” For Sindhu, the immediate focus now shifts towards identifying the areas that need improvement ahead of the Asian Games. “Definitely a lot of lessons to be taken. From today's game, I'm going to go and discuss with my coach what needs to be done. And accordingly we'll work out whatever it is. Physically or mentally or stroke-wise or whatever it is,” she said. The defeat, however, has not diminished Sindhu's hunger to return stronger. “Yes, definitely yes,” she said when asked if the loss had made her more determined. “Because you want to win, you have that urge to win always. But it is disappointing when you lose. I think that also gives you a chance where you want to come back and bounce back stronger.” Sindhu also took a positive from the match, pointing to her physical condition and the fact that she still had plenty left in the tank deep into the contest. “That is a positive thing. I think I should just go back and maybe just work a little bit on my strokes,” she said. “And yeah, I think it was just her day today. That is all I can say because overall it was a good badminton.” For Sindhu, then, the World Championships exit is less a full stop than another lesson. The former champion knows exactly what she wants to take away from the defeat, greater patience when the biggest points arrive.

PV Sindhu reflects on her defeat to Wang Zhi Yi at the BWF World Championships, admitting she needed more patience in the crucial final points

BWF World Championships 2026: ‘I don’t know if she was hurt or it was her strategy’: PV Sindhu after defeat to Wang Zhi Yi

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