The Times of India

Aaryavir Sehwag was named Player of the Tournament after scoring 361 runs in India's victorious Under-19 Asia Cup campaign. He scored 58 in the thrilling final against Pakistan, which India won by one wicket. Fellow youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi congratulated him on Instagram with the message, Star boiiiiii @aaryavirsehwag, celebrating his impressive performances.

India suffered a second consecutive defeat against New Zealand, losing 0-3 in Christchurch after their opening 0-5 loss. Finn Surman, McGarry and Chris Wood scored for the hosts in the first half. India showed defensive improvement after the break, with goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari and Bijoy Varghese impressing, but their attacking struggles continued as they failed to score.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl in the fifth ODI.

Supporters in the stands displayed a banner reading Obrigado, capi7o Thank you, captain alongside images of Ronaldo lifting the European Championship and Nations League trophies.

Mohit Ulva played a crucial role in India's thrilling one-wicket victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final. Chasing an impressive target of 338 runs, India faced significant pressure at 252 for eight wickets. Ulva formed a vital partnership with Manal Chauhan, contributing an unbeaten 49 runs to the chase. The match came down to needing three runs from the final ball, which Ulva secured with a boundary.

In a nail-biting finale, India U19 claimed the Under-19 Asia Cup title, triumphing over Pakistan by just one wicket. Mohit Ulva emerged as the hero with an explosive 49 runs from 26 deliveries, which was crucial in chasing down Pakistan's hefty target of 338 runs, built on Usman Khan's impressive century. The match ended in a dramatic fashion with the last ball, igniting fervent celebrations in the Indian squad.

Michael Carrick has thanked Manchester United supporters in an emotional farewell message following his dismissal after a disastrous start to the 2026-27 season. The former manager expressed his enduring love for the club and praised fans for their unwavering support despite poor results. His departure comes as Mauricio Pochettino takes charge at Old Trafford.

Wasim Akram has expressed doubt regarding Pat Cummins' assertion of being unaware of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Akram states that a bowler with experience should be able to recognise the distinctive scratches made by sandpaper. Conversely, Cummins has firmly dismissed Usman Khawaja's allegations that the entire Australian squad was complicit.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his captaincy debut for Bihar at just 15 years old. After winning the toss, he humorously forgot his team's playing XI moments later. Although he scored 18 runs, Bihar lost the match to Saurashtra by five wickets. Sooryavanshi has shown remarkable talent since making his India debut just five months ago. He will soon join India A for an upcoming tournament in Doha.

Portugal are preparing an emotional farewell to Cristiano Ronaldo following his international retirement after 23 years and 146 goals. Every squad member will reportedly wear his iconic No. 7 shirt before facing Denmark, while the match will pause in the seventh minute for supporters to applaud. The tributes will honour the country's most decorated footballer and his historic contribution to Portuguese football.

According to Dr. Simon Longstaff's analysis, the possibility arises that more players were cognisant of the ball-tampering debacle than initially thought. He highlighted the absence of changes in statements from senior team members during the inquiry. David Warner expressed frustration over Cricket Australia's investigation, highlighting that crucial senior bowlers were not quizzed. Longstaff underscored the importance of further probing into these conflicting statements, questioning the extent

The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) announced a 17-member squad last Friday, naming Sooryavanshi captain for the first two matches of the tournament. Suraj Kashyap was appointed vice-captain.

Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono has received a 12-match suspension due to a serious incident on the field. The collision with Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel led to de Miguel's tragic death shortly after the match. FC Andorra manager Carles Manso emphasised the importance of supporting Owono during this difficult time. De Miguel's family expressed gratitude for the public support and crowdfunding efforts raised for them.

Kickstarting this Saturday, the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy unfolds at five venues throughout India, shining a spotlight on promising talent. It's a chance for uncapped players to capture the attention of IPL scouts ahead of the auction. Veteran players like Suryakumar Yadav and Mohammed Shami aim to revitalise their journeys, while Prithvi Shaw and Prashant Veer strive to showcase their skills.

Lakshya Sen secured a place in the men's singles final at the Kumamoto Masters in Japan. He defeated Alwi Farhan in a semifinal match, winning with scores of 21-12, 15-21, and 21-11. This victory adds to his recent success after winning the Hylo Open in Germany. Kidambi Srikanth, however, faced elimination in the quarterfinals against Koki Watanabe. Lakshya's performance improves his chances for qualification for the upcoming World Tour Finals.

In another development in the controversy that rocked Australian cricket, Warner claimed that CA did not interview Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc or Nathan Lyon during its investigation in the days after the Cape Town Test in 2018.

Shakeel, who had scored 93 in Pakistan's first innings total of 434/9 declared, fell just three runs short of his century in the second innings. The left-hander spent most of the fifth and final day at the crease before Lahiru Kumara bowled him after he had faced 210 deliveries.