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Two-time Asian Tour winner Rashid Khan (68-68-64-69) finished runner-up at 15-under 269

The 30-year-old has just one season remaining on his deal at the Etihad Stadium and has been strongly linked with a return to his native Spain

The 19-year-old Ashfaq clocked 45.81 seconds to finish second behind USA's Jayden DeLeon (45.63s) in the first round heat 5 and fourth overall to make it to the semifinals

Raghu Prasad, the first Asian umpire to officiate in 200 international matches before retiring last year, said appointments for elite events are based on sustained performances in top-level competitions

If day's performance is an indicator, off-spinner Saransh Jain (0/54 in 11 overs) will find it difficult to be in contention with both Kuldeep (2/76 in 18 overs) and Manav Suthar (1/30 in 11 overs) doing well

Campbell Thompson was the main contributor to Bangladesh’s collapse, taking eight wickets for 25 runs in the second innings at Marrara Oval. The 22-year-old left-arm fast bowler had taken two wickets late on Friday before returning on Saturday morning to claim six more as Bangladesh lost eight wickets for 35 runs.

While Padikkal made the most of improved batting conditions, Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel missed their chances to spend time at the crease. At stumps, India were 357 for six in 90 overs, six runs behind Sri Lanka XI’s first-innings total.

Ayush Shetty faces world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi in his World Championships opener, but coach Sagar Chopda believes the tough draw could favour the Indian. With home support, improved fitness and defence, Shetty can play without pressure. Chopda says Shi’s recent struggles offer an opportunity, while backing Shetty to target a medal and Lakshya Sen to shine.

He was a key figure in Lionel Messi's career and remained involved from his son's early days as a footballer through his rise to the top of the sport. Jorge represented Messi in negotiations with clubs and commercial companies and helped build the business setup around the Argentine footballer.

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan expresses full confidence in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, backing the veteran duo to add value and deliver success at the 2027 WC

Sai Sudharsan, Jasprit Bumrah, and several key players miss India’s Test series against Sri Lanka due to injury, while Shubman Gill monitors a finger issue

Andrew Flintoff has stepped down as England Lions head coach after less than two years in the role to focus on his head coaching position with BBL side Sydney Thunder

Australia coach Andrew McDonald says the IPL can fit into a busy 12-month schedule, but managing fast bowler workloads remains critical ahead of the Ashes

Ashish Yadav earned India’s first medal with a silver in men’s javelin at the World Athletics U20 Championships, as high jumper Pooja Singh made the final