Derbyshire Police have concluded their investigation into Brydon Carse's alleged assault, resulting in no charges being filed against the England fast bowler. Previously removed from the England squad for the Pakistan series, Carse faced prior arrest for drunkenness. With the legal proceedings now settled, Carse can move forward without the weight of uncertainty hanging over him.from Sports News: Cricket Live Scorecard, Latest Cricket News, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MLB News & More https://ift.tt/AxERMkS
Wrestler Sujeet Kalkal’s Olympic dream was shattered before he could even step on the mat at the Paris qualifiers. Stranded at Dubai airport for three days, he arrived in Kyrgyzstan after the weigh-in had ended. Now, the 23-year-old is looking at the Asian Games as a fresh start. Representing India in the competitive 65kg category, Sujeet is determined to win gold and keep his Olympic dream alive.
Pawan Sehrawat has been chosen as the flag-bearer for India's opening ceremony at the Asian Games, stepping in for Tajinderpal Singh Toor, who faced delays with his official kit. Toor mentioned that his kit would arrive too late to participate in the event. Additionally, the athletics team is still waiting for their uniforms. Sehrawat will accompany Manu Bhaker in carrying the Indian flag.
Abhishek Sharma made the most of that freedom on Thursday, smashing a record 30-ball century against Afghanistan in the third and final T20I in Delhi. His 108 off 34 balls, which included 11 sixes, helped India post 221/7 and complete a 3-0 series sweep with a 127-run win.
India will have another busy day at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Friday, September 18. The Indian women's cricket team will be the main attraction as the defending champions begin their title defence against Japan in the quarter-finals. The match is scheduled for 10:30 AM IST.
India’s steeplechase champion looks to put injury woes behind in quest for more continental glory.
Rashid Khan believes Afghanistan needs to find solutions in the powerplay, while India's fearless young batters have caught his eye. The Afghanistan star explains what makes Abhishek Sharma a ‘very big package’ for Team India and calls 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a "God-gifted talent". Rashid also identifies Noor Ahmad and Abdollah Ahmadzai as players to watch and opens up about the one ICC achievement he still wants in his book.
Jasprit Bumrah opened the bowling for India with a maiden over. It was his 13th maiden in T20I cricket and helped him become the bowler with the most maiden overs among players from Full Member nations. He moved past Zimbabwe’s Richard Ngarava, who has bowled 12 maiden overs in T20Is.
James Rodríguez has retired from international football after 15 years and 131 appearances for Colombia. The iconic No. 10 leaves as the country’s record cap holder, with 31 goals and 43 assists. His career was defined by the 2014 World Cup Golden Boot and memorable performances. At 35, Rodríguez will continue his club career with Atlético Nacional.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr endured a nightmare return to the AFC Champions League Elite, suffering a 4-0 defeat to Al-Ain. The result marks Ronaldo’s heaviest loss since joining the Saudi club in 2023 and leaves Al-Nassr bottom after Matchday 1. Ange Postecoglou’s side now face seven remaining league-stage matches to recover from their disastrous opening.
The celebration of India's Women's Asia Cup triumph was overshadowed when the team rejected the trophy presented by ACC president Mohsin Naqvi. This decision recalls a similar controversy during the men's Asia Cup final. Mohammad Kaif has voiced doubts regarding Naqvi's involvement in both political and sports spheres, reflecting wider issues related to his dual authority in the cricketing community.