German tennis player Alexander Zverev said he did not realise he had won the US Open final against Ben Shelton because he was so deep in the zone at championship point. After hitting a serve winner, Zverev moved behind the baseline as though preparing to return, believing the score was 5-1. He did not react to the chair umpire’s announcement or the roaring Arthur Ashe crowd, taking about 10 seconds to realise he had secured his second Grand Slam title. Zverev defeated Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2. He acknowledged partisan home crowd, saying 99.9% wanted Shelton to win but praising the atmosphere and fairness. The victory also extended America’s men’s Grand Slam drought.

India’s women’s cricket team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi after defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win a record-extending eighth title. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side did not attend the post-match presentation ceremony, while coach Amol Muzumdar said India were officially champions and that the trophy did not matter. The development continued a trophy impasse involving Naqvi, who also heads the Pakistan Cricket Board and is Pakistan’s Interior Minister. Sri Lanka accepted their runners-up cheque from Naqvi, while their players received medals from SLC interim chief Eran Wikramaratne. India-Pakistan cricket relations remain strained since last year’s Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, with both teams following a no-handshake protocol.

India’s women’s cricket team refused to accept the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi after defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai. India coach Amol Muzumdar said the decision was in line with the BCCI’s position. “India are officially the (Asia Cup) champions. Trophy or no trophy doesn't matter to us. This is BCCI's stand (to not take the trophy from Naqvi),” Muzumdar said. The Indian players stayed inside the dressing room during the presentation. Sri Lanka received the runners-up cheque from Naqvi, while the incident echoed last year’s Asia Cup trophy controversy. (PC: NDTV)

India refused to accept the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi after defeating Sri Lanka in the final in Dubai on Sunday. The trophy presentation was delayed by nearly 50 minutes amid uncertainty over whether Naqvi would hand over the silverware. When the ceremony finally began, Naqvi was present on the dais, but the Indian team remained inside the dressing room and did not collect the trophy. Sri Lankan players received their runners-up medals and cheque from Naqvi. The incident echoed last year’s men’s Asia Cup controversy involving India and Naqvi.

India Women won the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup after beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai on Sunday. India posted 183/5 in 20 overs. Shafali Verma scored 68 off 39 balls, while Smriti Mandhana made 59. The opening pair shared a record 129-run partnership. Sri Lanka were then bowled out for 111. Shree Charani took four wickets, while Deepti Sharma claimed three. India secured their record-extending eighth Asia Cup title and avenged their loss to Sri Lanka in the 2024 final. However, the trophy ceremony was delayed for over 30 minutes after the match, with no official reason given.  

India’s junior women’s hockey team created history by winning the AHF Women’s Junior Asia Cup for a third consecutive time, defeating hosts China 1-0 in a closely contested final in Moqi on Sunday. Sanika Mane scored the decisive goal, giving India the narrow victory in a tense encounter. The Indian team maintained its composure under pressure and successfully defended its title against a determined Chinese side. The triumph further strengthens India’s dominance in junior women’s hockey in Asia. The achievement also reflects the team’s consistent performances and structured preparation under coach Tim White. 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay flagged off the Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone in the UK on Saturday, where actor Ajith Kumar competed for Ajith RedAnt by Virage. Actress Trisha Krishnan was also seen at the circuit supporting Ajith. Ajith’s team made a strong start and climbed as high as third before an incident forced the car off track. After repairs, the team continued and finished 38th overall. However, Ajith’s team secured third place in the LMP3 Pro/Am category. The event brought together Tamil cinema stars and motorsport, drawing strong attention from fans online. (PC: X)

Elena Rybakina defeated defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the 2026 US Open women’s singles final to claim her first title at Flushing Meadows. The Kazakh player secured her third Grand Slam crown after previously winning Wimbledon in 2022 and the Australian Open earlier this year. Rybakina’s victory also confirmed her rise to the world No. 1 ranking, ending Sabalenka’s 99-week reign at the top. Sabalenka had been seeking a historic third consecutive US Open title, but Rybakina’s powerful serving, composure and consistent baseline play proved decisive in the closely contested final. (PC: Getty)

England batter Joe Root surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most half-centuries in Test cricket during England’s eight-wicket win over Pakistan at Edgbaston on Saturday. Root remained unbeaten on 62 off 39 balls, taking his Test fifties tally to 69, one ahead of Tendulkar’s 68. His knock helped England chase down 130 and complete a 3-0 series sweep against Pakistan. Root also became the first batter to score more than 1,000 Test runs at Edgbaston. He is only the third player, after Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting, to cross 1,000 Test runs at four different venues. (PC: NDTV)

Pakistan crashed out of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup after failing to defend 131 against defending champions Sri Lanka. Chamari Athapaththu’s side completed the chase in 18.4 overs with four wickets in hand. Sri Lanka struggled early, losing Athapaththu, Sanjana Kavindi and Hasini Perera cheaply, before Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari revived the innings with a 67-run fifth-wicket partnership. Samarawickrama scored 36 off 31 balls, while Dilhari made 33. Nilakshika Silva remained unbeaten on 18 off 10. Kaushani Nuthyangana hit a six in the 19th over after scoring 10 off four. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana took four wickets and also scored an unbeaten 47, but her all-round effort went in vain. (PC: SLC)