Dumindu Abeywickrama’s journey from tennis to badminton, triggered by a middle-ear infection, has taken him to No. 87 in the world. Largely supported by his parents, he recently secured his first sponsorship and continues to balance professional badminton with a psychology degree
India could send a ‘B’ team for the 2026 Asian Games if concerns over facilities and arrangements in Japan persist. The BCCI will send an observer to assess the setup before deciding on the squads, with India having initially named strong men’s and women’s teams for the tournament
Pakistan produced a much-improved bowling performance at Lord’s as Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali exploited the overcast conditions to reduce England to 248/9 on a rain-shortened opening day of the second Test. After play began at 12.20pm, Abbas struck early to dismiss Emilio Gay, Ben Duckett and Joe Root as England slipped to 36/3, while Ali bowled Harry Brook with the delivery of the day. Jordan Cox (55) and Jamie Smith (61) then steadied England with a 67-run stand before Salman Ali Agha produced a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Cox. Ali struck twice in three balls to remove Smith and Ollie Robinson, while Abbas claimed his fourth wicket by bowling Jofra Archer. Gus Atkinson remained unbeaten on 34 with Josh Tongue on one when bad light ended play, with Abbas finishing 4/56 and Ali 3/67.
The PCB reportedly objected to Sky Sports airing Michael Atherton’s interview with Imran Khan’s sons, who spoke about their father’s health and prison conditions. Atherton and 20 former captains have also called for proper medical care for Imran
Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha took a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Jordan Cox for 55 as England finished Day 1 of the second Test at Lord’s on 248/9. Cox had helped England recover from an early collapse before Agha’s stunning grab ended his resistance
The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will commence in Dubai on August 28, featuring eight teams including defending champions Sri Lanka and favourites India. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India seek redemption after recent tournament exits, though their squad selection raises questions with key omissions and injuries, while associate nations prepare to challenge the established order
Barcelona made it two wins from two in La Liga with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Athletic Club at Camp Nou, with Raphinha continuing his fine start to the season by opening the scoring in the 37th minute after rounding goalkeeper Unai Simón following a superb through ball from Pedri. Athletic struggled to threaten, managing no shot on target, while Simón produced eight saves to keep his side in contention. Rodri made his Barcelona debut in the second half after replacing Raphinha, receiving a huge ovation on his return to La Liga following his move from Manchester City. Fermín López sealed the points in the 82nd minute, converting from close range after Athletic failed to deal with Karim Adeyemi’s cross, as Barcelona extended their La Liga home winning streak to 20 matches.
India will face co-hosts Belgium in the 7th-8th place classification match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 on Friday, August 28. Here is the live streaming information, match details, and a preview of the contest
Can an American man finally end the 23-year US Open drought? Here’s a look at the leading contenders, statistics and obstacles standing in their way
Kyle Kirkwood produced a commanding drive to win the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., making history on IndyCar’s first race around the National Mall. The Andretti Global driver led 128 of the 147 laps and crossed the line 3.0906 seconds ahead of Arrow McLaren’s Christian Lundgaard, with teammate Will Power completing the podium. The 250-mile race was interrupted by six caution periods, but Kirkwood repeatedly maintained control, including after late restarts. Championship leader Alex Palou endured a nightmare afternoon, suffering a drive-through penalty, a slow pit stop and a crash on his way to 20th place. Kirkwood’s victory reduced Palou’s championship lead from 133 points to 91, with three races remaining.
Rumesh Pathirage won the Zurich Diamond League with a stunning 92.07m throw, extending his remarkable 2026 record to 11 wins in 12 competitions. The Sri Lankan has now beaten Neeraj Chopra three times this season and will face the Indian again in next week’s Diamond League final in Brussels
