Indian cricketers KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj, who played key roles in India's recent impressive draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, will not feature in the Asia Cup 2025. However, they have been named in the India A squad for a red-ball series against Australia A starting from September 16, led by Shreyas Iyer. They will not play the first match of the series but will replace two players for the second match. The squad also includes other international players such as Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Reddy, Prasidh Krishna, and Khaleel Ahmed. Rahul was the third highest run-scorer in the England tour, while Siraj finished as the leading wicket-taker for India.
In a sensational display of cricket, Abhishek Sharma made history by scoring a century in just 55 balls for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. But it wasn't just the impressive stats that grabbed headlines. In a heartfelt tribute, the young batter dedicated his knock to the loyal SRH fans, the Orange Army, and surprised everyone by pulling out a paper with a special message for them. This emotional moment was made even more special with the presence and support of Abhishek's parents, who had arrived in Hyderabad just before the match.
Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of the India A team for their upcoming series against Australia A. The squad also includes young players such as Dhruv Jurel, Devdutt Padikkal, and Prasidh Krishna. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj will join the team for the second match, while Nitish Kumar Reddy and N Jagadeesan return after missing the England Tests due to injury. The squad boasts a strong pace bowling core and spin bowling options for the multi-day series.
Mumbai batter Shreyas Iyer has been named the skipper for India A's two First-Class matches against Australia A later this month. The squad also includes recovering Nitish Kumar Reddy and vice-captain Dhruv Jurel, with the likes of KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj returning to action before India's upcoming home Test season. Other notable selections include Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, and N Jagadeesan, who were recently a part of India's squad in England.
After a decade away from the ring, former Divas Champion AJ Lee made a surprise entrance on Friday night's episode of SmackDown. But it was a behind-the-scenes moment that truly captured the hearts of fans, with WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H sharing exclusive footage of Lee signing her contract just moments before her return. The emotional video has since gone viral, solidifying Lee's status as a trailblazing and beloved figure in wrestling history.
After a decade away from the ring, AJ Lee is back in WWE and made her surprise return on SmackDown. The former Divas Champion and her husband, CM Punk, confronted Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch, marking Lee's first appearance since 2015. The comeback follows a controversial Fatal 4-Way match at Clash in Paris, where Lynch intervened to help Rollins retain the World Heavyweight Championship. Lee's return was met with thunderous applause from fans, who had been chanting for her for days.
For the first time in 23 years, the Big 3 Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were absent from a Grand Slam final, as young guns Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continued their dominance on the tennis court. Alcaraz breezed through the US Open semifinals with a win over Djokovic, while Sinner secured his fifth consecutive Slam final appearance. This marks a major shift in the landscape of men's tennis as the two rising stars break multiple records.
WWE SmackDown saw Sami Zayn interrupt John Cena's opening promo to propose an WWE United States Title Open Challenge. Zayn wanted to follow in Cena's footsteps as a fighting champion and give up-and-coming talent a chance. After getting Cena's blessing, Zayn challenged him to be the first opponent in the open challenge, setting the stage for an exciting match between the two notorious WWE Superstars.
In a stunning upset, 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz has defeated tennis legend Novak Djokovic in straight sets at the US Open semi-finals. Alcaraz, who won the French Open earlier this year, dominated the match with a strong serve and physical play. This marks Alcaraz's seventh Grand Slam final appearance and his third of the 2025 season. The young Spaniard now joins an elite group of players who have defeated Djokovic on hard court, clay, and grass at ATP Tour-level tournaments.
After winning the 2025 Australian Open and Wimbledon, top-ranked Jannik Sinner is on a quest to complete a Grand Slam sweep at the U.S. Open. However, standing in his way is the unseeded Félix Auger-Aliassime, who has taken down some of the tournament's biggest names on his path to the finals. While Sinner is a clear favorite, Auger-Aliassime's impressive run could bring an unexpected twist to the highly-anticipated clash.