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The International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 induction in Newport was an emotional celebration of tennis, with Mary Carillo and Roger Federer offering two very different but equally memorable speeches. Carillo brought her trademark wit, energy and storytelling to the occasion, reflecting on her remarkable journey as a player, journalist and broadcaster, while Federer delivered a deeply personal and tearful tribute to his family, friends, rivals and the sport that shaped his life. Together, the two legends captured the joy, passion and human emotion at the heart of tennis.

BY Photo Webdesk 30 August 2026

Dan Lawrence’s unbeaten 50 helped England tighten their grip on the second Test against Pakistan as the hosts reached 177/7 at stumps on Day 3, taking their overall lead to 357 runs at Lord’s. Only 24.5 overs were possible on a rain-hit day before bad light ended play, with England resuming on 81/3 after being bowled out for 110 in Pakistan’s first innings. Mohammad Abbas led Pakistan’s resistance with 3/48, but Lawrence countered the testing conditions with an assured knock, while England continued to build an imposing advantage. Pakistan now face a daunting fourth-innings chase, having never scored more than 234 in the fourth innings of a Test against England in England, while the record successful chase at Lord’s remains West Indies’ 344/1. 

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Joe Root added another remarkable chapter to his legendary career by breaking Ricky Ponting’s world record for the most runs scored in home Tests on Saturday (August 29) during the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s. Needing just 13 runs to surpass Ponting's long-standing benchmark of 7,578, the England batting talisman scored 24 in the second innings to elevate his career tally to 7,594 runs across 89 home Tests, officially eclipsing the Australian legend, who played 92 home matches. Beyond this historic milestone, Root is currently tied with India's iconic Sachin Tendulkar for the most half-centuries in Test cricket, with both players sitting at 68 fifties. Furthermore, the 35-year-old remains on the verge of another major feat as the international summer concludes: he needs just 72 more runs in the upcoming third Test against Pakistan to become the first Englishman—and only the sixth player in cricket history—to accumulate 12,000 international runs on home soil.

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The pre-season testing for the nationally contracted India players was conducted at the state-of-the-art BCCI Centre of Excellence, marking a crucial step in the team's preparation roadmap. As part of a streamlined evaluation protocol, the players arrived in structured batches to minimize congestion and ensure individualized tracking, successfully completing their mandatory fitness evaluations ahead of a long and demanding international calendar. The comprehensive assessment program featured a grueling series of rigorous evaluations, incorporating high-intensity endurance drills, targeted strength benchmarks, and standardized baseline parameters such as the Yo-Yo, 2K, and Bronco tests. By closely monitoring workload tolerances and physical metrics, the support staff aims to ensure that every member of the squad meets peak physical and athletic conditioning standards to withstand the heavy pressures of upcoming bilateral assignments and multi-format global fixtures.

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Rescue teams in Nepal and Tibet battle mud, debris and treacherous terrain as they search for survivors and those still missing after devastating flash floods

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India finished eighth at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after losing 3-4 to hosts Belgium in a shootout in the seventh-place match at Wavre on Friday. The match ended 3-3 in regulation time, with Abhishek and Harmanpreet Singh scoring for India, while Belgium’s Roman Duvekot, Hugo Labouchere and Nicolas de Kerpel found the net. Harmanpreet equalised with just 26 seconds left to force a shootout, but Belgium held their nerve as Vincent Vanasch denied Harmanpreet and Sukhjeet Singh. Harmanpreet finished the tournament with eight goals, joint-top of the scoring charts.

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England seized control of the second Test at Lord’s, taking a 261-run lead over Pakistan after a dominant bowling display on Day 2. Resuming on 248/9, England added 47 runs through Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue before dismissing Pakistan for just 110 in 37.2 overs. Ollie Robinson starred with 4/11, while Jofra Archer claimed 3/26 with his pace and bounce troubling Pakistan throughout the innings. Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan all fell cheaply, while Azan Awais top-scored with 46. Pakistan, already without injured Imam-ul-Haq, struggled against England’s relentless attack. England then reached 81/3 in their second innings before bad light ended play, with Emilio Gay unbeaten on 30 and Harry Brook on seven. Joe Root fell lbw for the second time in the match, continuing his troubling run of dismissals against deliveries targeting his pads.

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Water levels are falling across parts of Europe as drought and prolonged dry conditions hit rivers and lakes. The Danube has receded along stretches in Serbia and Hungary, leaving boats resting on dry ground and broad sandbars along the river. On the Sava near Sremska Mitrovica, the remains of an old steam boat can be seen as the river shrinks. In the Czech Republic, fishermen continue seasonal fish hauls at ponds near Trebon, where low water has altered the shoreline. Drone photographs from Hungary show the changing landscape around Lake Velence. Together, the images capture the changing face of Europe’s waterways.

BY Photo Webdesk 29 August 2026