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Usman was Pakistan's standout bowler. He finished with 5/95 from 24 overs and claimed his first five-wicket haul in England. The left-arm spinner also became the first visiting left-arm spinner since Shakib Al Hasan in 2010 to take five wickets in a Test innings in England. Usman was also the first visiting spinner to take a five-wicket haul at Leeds since Australia's Ashley Mallett took 5/114 in 1972.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reflect on their historic BWF World Championships medal and their semi-final clash against the world No. 1 pair.

Shubman Gill and Team India step up preparations ahead of the Colombo Test, with intense nets and a clear focus on the crucial second Test against Sri Lanka.

Shubman Gill puts on a show in the nets ahead of India vs Sri Lanka, smashing massive sixes against spin in Colombo. Watch exclusive visuals from Team Indias practice session.

Shubman Gill's aggressive approach against spin was on full display in India's first net session in Colombo, with the captain repeatedly using his feet and clearing the ropes against Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain. With Kuldeep Yadav's place under discussion, India's spin combination is another key selection call ahead of the second Test.

There is a lot of different things to consider. My short answer is I would not say no to anything really, Hussey told Fox Sports News.

Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill take a close look at the Colombo pitch ahead of India vs Sri Lankas second Test. Watch exclusive visuals from Colombo as Team India assesses the conditions.

The BPL began in 2012 and is Bangladeshs biggest domestic cricket tournament. However, it has struggled to match the success of other franchise leagues such as IPL.

Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox and Dan Lawrence all scored half-centuries after England resumed from 112/2. Rain delayed the start of play by nearly four hours, but England's batters made the most of the time available.

In a groundbreaking achievement, Joe Root has scored 3,000 runs as captain in the World Test Championship, marking a historic moment during England's first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. Root's remarkable batting skills have firmly established him atop the WTC captaincy run charts. His stellar performance has not only propelled England to a commanding first-innings advantage but also reinforces his legacy in Test cricket.

Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker is showing a more flexible approach as she prepares for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. After coach Jaspal Ranas sudden death, Bhaker has adapted to Serbian coach Jelena Arunovics methods, spending over eight hours training daily. Jelena says Bhakers openness to new ideas reflects her hunger to improve, with the 24-year-old focused on becoming better and more consistent.

PV Sindhu lost her World Championships pre-quarterfinal match to Wang Zhi Yi. The Indian player questioned if her opponent's late cramps were tactical. Wang Zhi Yi insisted her cramps were genuine and rejected any tactical suggestions. Sindhu felt she should have been more patient during crucial points. The defeat ended Sindhu's unbeaten record against Chinese players at the event.

PV Sindhu's World Championships campaign ended in controversy as Wang Zhi Yi overcame cramps, a hostile Delhi crowd and the five-time medallist to snap her unbeaten record against Chinese shuttlers at the Worlds. Ayush Shetty also bowed out, while Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Satwik-Chirag marched into the quarter-finals.

Joe Root achieved a significant milestone by equaling Sachin Tendulkar's record for most Test half-centuries. He scored his 68th fifty during England's first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. Root and Cox built a crucial partnership to give England a first-innings lead. England's pace bowlers, Robinson and Tongue, took five wickets each to dismiss Pakistan. The team secured a first-innings lead after bowling Pakistan out for 171.

The 2026/27 Premier League season begins with Arsenal defending their title and three promoted clubs returning to the top flight. With nine English clubs competing in Europe, another fiercely contested title race and battles for European qualification and survival expected, the new campaign promises plenty of drama. Heres everything you need to know, including key statistics, players, managers and opening fixtures.

The 2026 US Open will offer a record $108 million in player compensation. Singles champions will each receive $5.5 million, a significant increase from previous years. Even first-round losers will earn a record $140,000, reflecting broader prize money hikes. A new player support program and a Grand Slam Player Council were also announced. This initiative aims to strengthen financial support and player involvement in tournament decisions.

BWF General Secretary Thomas Lund discusses the World Championships, India Open and badmintons proposed 15-point format.

India advanced to the second round of the Women's Hockey World Cup after a tense draw. They held England to a 0-0 score, securing second place in their group. China topped Pool D with seven points, while England was eliminated from the competition. India's goalkeeper Bichu Devi made a crucial save in the final seconds. The team progressed with an unbeaten record of two draws and one win.

A Rs 20,000 Sher-e-Punjab T20 contract could prove to be a life-changing opportunity for Kirandeep Singh, a youngster from village Cholta Kalan in Mohali. But his journey to Fazilka Falcons began earlier, when Shubman Gill spotted his bowling and urged him to leave tennis-ball cricket behind.

BWF secretary general Thomas Lund defends the India Open's February scheduling despite Delhi's pollution concerns, urges players to support the calendar and outlines the sport's plans for a 15-point scoring system, greater technology use and synthetic shuttlecocks.