In the third and final T20I match between Australia and Pakistan, Pakistan's stand-in captain Salman Ali Agha has won the toss and elected to bat first at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. With Rizwan and Naseem Shah rested, Jahandad Khan makes his debut for Pakistan while Australia remains unchanged. With a record of 5 wins for Australia and 0 for Pakistan, all eyes are on the two teams as they battle it out for the last time in this tour. Stay updated with live scores and updates from Hobart as the match unfolds.
As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) prepares to announce the team for the upcoming Australia series, all eyes are on veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara. With his impressive record against Australia in the last two tours, Pujara's experience could prove crucial for India's success. Meanwhile, selectors must also decide whether to give younger players a chance or stick with Pujara's proven abilities. Despite not featuring for India since the World Test Championship final, Pujara has continued to score runs, with his most recent appearance in the Ranji Trophy showcasing his skill and determination. With India facing challenges in the fast bowling department, the inclusion of players like Nitish Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, and Yash Dayal is also being considered. Mohammed Shami, who is crucial for India's bowling attack, might not be able to fully recover in time for the first matches of the series.
As the world prepares for the highly anticipated Davis Cup final, tennis fans are in for a major shock as Rafa Nadal, one of the greatest players of all time, has announced his retirement from the sport. In a touching video, the 38-year-old reflects on his illustrious career and expresses his excitement for his final tournament. With a record of 22 Grand Slam singles titles and 14 French Open wins, Nadal's departure marks the end of an era for tennis. Let's celebrate the legacy of this iconic athlete as he takes to the court for one last time.
Sri Lankan cricketer Kamindu Mendis made history on Friday as he became the quickest Asian batter to record 1000 Test runs, reaching the milestone in just 13 innings. Mendis surpassed former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli's record of achieving the feat in 14 innings and also equaled the legendary Don Bradman as the second fastest overall to reach 1000 runs. The left-handed batsman had also made headlines the previous day for scoring his fifth Test century in only his 13th innings, joining an elite group of players who have achieved the feat in a record number of innings.
The scorching temperatures in Finland have officially reached record-breaking levels this year. The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) announced that on Thursday, for the 66th time in 2021, temperatures surpassed 25 degrees Celsius, breaking the country's previous record of 65 hot days in 2002. The FMI, which has been tracking heat data since 1961, reported that the heat wave is expected to continue and temperatures are projected to hit 25 degrees in some areas on Friday and possibly Saturday. This comes after a report from the FMI in July, which revealed that temperatures in central and northern parts of Finland were unusually high.
Former captain Joe Root made history by surpassing Alastair Cook's record of most Test centuries for England during Day 3 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's. Root, who got his 34th century in just 145 Tests, also solidified his status as one of England's greatest batsman and joined an elite group of cricketers with centuries in both innings at Lord's. At 33 years old, Root is also the only active player among the all-time list of century-makers, further showcasing his ongoing contribution to the game.
India's track and field athletes delivered an outstanding performance, securing five medals at the iconic Stade de France, to push India's total medal tally to 20 at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. The highlight of the day was javelin throwers Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar winning silver and bronze in the F46 category. High jumpers Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu also contributed to the medal haul, taking home silver and bronze in the T63 finals. Sprinter Deepthi Jeevanji, diagnosed with intellectual impairment at a young age, secured a bronze in her debut Games appearance in the women's 400m event.
Despite being widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, Argentina's Lionel Messi has been left off the list of nominees for the Ballon d'Or award. The award, considered the highest individual honor in the sport, will be presented on October 28, sparking debate and disappointment among fans and experts alike. Messi, who holds the record for most Ballon d'Or wins with eight, was not included in the list of 30 players announced on Wednesday.
Dutch athlete Sifan Hassan made history at the Paris Olympics on Sunday by becoming the first woman to win a medal in three distance events. She broke the Olympic record in the women's marathon with a time of 2:22:55, beating her closest rival by three seconds. This comes after winning bronze medals in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres earlier in the week. Hassan's achievement solidifies her place as one of the greatest distance runners of all time.
Armand Duplantis made history at the 2024 Olympics in Paris as he not only won gold in the men's pole vault final, but also broke his own world record. The American athlete delivered an unbeatable performance, leaving his competitors in awe. This was a career-defining moment for Duplantis, who solidified his position as one of the greatest pole vaulters of all time.