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Aston Villa reach £65m deal for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson
Aston Villa are set to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea after agreeing a total package of £65m for the striker, according to multiple reports.
The fee several includes add-ons, with David Ornstein of The Athletic reporting that the initial fee for Jackson is £47.5m.
The 25-year-old Jackson spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich and Chelsea wanted to sell the striker this summer.
Jackson is set to replace Ollie Watkins at Villa Park, with the England striker set to sign for Al Hilal, while Unai Emery will reunite with a striker he worked with at Villarreal.
Chelsea are also set to sell striker Liam Delap to Nottingham Forest for £50m, with Joao Pedro and Danny Welbeck their two options for the season.
Jackson was signed by Chelsea from Villarreal for £32m in 2023, signing an eight-year contract, so the Blues are set to make a profit.
They could yet sign Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who is no longer first choice under Emery after the arrival of Zion Suzuki.
Jamie Braidwood27 August 2026 07:30
ICYMI: Liverpool make breakthrough in pursuit of Bradley Barcola?
Liverpool have held more positive talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a move for Bradley Barcola, according to The Times.
Crucially, The Times report that PSG are prepared to lower their asking price for the France international to £115m after previously demanding £145m.
It would still make Barcola, Liverpool’s top target all summer, their second-most expensive signing in history.
Barcola is committed to joining Liverpool and has been left out of PSG’s squad for their last three matches.
PSG have signed three attackers this summer in Spain’s World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona, Belgian winger Mika Godts from Ajax and France international Maghnes Akliouche from Marseille.
With PSG also retaining the services of Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue, opportunities for Barcola were limited.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola admitted he is short of wingers ahead of the new Premier League season and there have also been approaches for Brighton’s Yankubu Minteh and Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr.
But what about Cody Gakpo? Manchester City remain interested, while Tottenham have also been linked.
Jamie Braidwood27 August 2026 07:15
Chelsea offered chance to sign keeper Emiliano Martinez by his representatives
Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez by his representatives.
Villa are looking to offload the World Cup winner following the acquisition of Japan international Zion Suzuki, who they consider to be their long-term number one.
A deal to sell Martinez to Juventus fell through earlier in August and he was not in the squad for the 4-0 defeat to Brighton on the Premier League’s opening weekend.
Chelsea’s goalkeeping situation has been under renewed scrutiny following Robert Sanchez’s poor performance in Monday’s 3-2 win against Fulham when he was badly at fault in allowing a tame shot from Josh King to squeeze through him.
The club are understood to be considering whether to act to replace Sanchez with Martinez before the transfer window closes.
It had been hoped that 21-year-old Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders, who spent last season on loan at Strasbourg and could make his first-team debut against Luton in the Carabao Cup on Thursday, would eventually prove able to step up and challenge Sanchez for the number one shirt.
However, the possibility of signing an established Premier League keeper and an experienced international presents obvious advantages for a club looking to challenge for the title this season.
Robert O’Connor, Press Association27 August 2026 07:00
Liverpool identify new winger target after Yankuba Minteh bids rejected
Liverpool are considering Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr as their search for a new winger continues.
The Merseyside club have not made an offer for the Senegal international yet but they are exploring multiple options as they continue to look for a successor to the departed Mohamed Salah.
Sarr, who was strongly linked with Turkish giants Galatasaray earlier this summer, missed Palace’s Premier League opener against Everton on Saturday amid interest from Galatasaray, though manager Pierre Sage said it was for medical reasons.
Liverpool have had two bids, of £50m and £60m, rejected by Brighton for right winger Yankuba Minteh.
They also offered a €100m package for Yan Diomande, who instead left RB Leipzig for Real Madrid while they want Bradley Barcola, though Paris Saint-Germain’s valuation of the France winger is more than Liverpool have been prepared to pay.
Richard Jolly, Senior Football Correspondent27 August 2026 06:00
ICYMI: Atletico Madrid release furious Julian Alvarez statement amid Arsenal interest
Atletico Madrid insisted there is “zero per cent chance” they sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona this summer and claim they are “the only victims” in the protracted transfer saga.
Atletico are pushing for the saga to be resolved by Friday, essentially giving the 26-year-old a choice to make on his future.
If Alvarez does agitate for a move to Arsenal, and the English champions meet an acceptable price, Atletico at least want the time to prepare for replacements.
The Argentine has made clear his ultimate ambition is to go to Barcelona but Arsenal have continued to work on the deal, in the knowledge that Atletico absolutely do not want to do business with their LaLiga rivals. That stance was reiterated in meetings this week intended to resolve the situation.
Barca could change that with an actual offer of around €150m (£128m), but there is a belief within both Atletico and Arsenal that the Spanish champions do not currently have the available budget to get close to that.
Arsenal’s feeling throughout this saga is that the situation could change, tilting in their favour the closer it gets to the end of the window.
Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer27 August 2026 05:00
Nico Gonzalez excited by Newcastle project after making move from Man City
Nico Gonzalez says he is “really excited” to be a Newcastle player after completing his move from Manchester City.
The 24-year-old Spanish midfielder has signed what Newcastle have described as a long-term deal and cost the Magpies up to £52m.
Gonzalez told the club website: “I’m really happy to be here at this amazing club.
“I’ve only heard top words about the club and the city, so I am really excited to live here and to be part of this project.
“I love the black and white shirt already and I can’t wait to start wearing it on the pitch for this club.
“I’ve experienced playing at St James’ Park twice with Manchester City and it was really tough. The atmosphere was amazing and so passionate.
“I can’t wait to experience that as a home player.”
Phil Blanche27 August 2026 04:00
Dilane Bakwa moves to Lille
Nottingham Forest winger Dilane Bakwa has signed for Lille on a season-long loan.
Bakwa played 24 times in a difficult first season at the City Ground following his 2025 transfer from Bordeaux.
Will Castle27 August 2026 03:00
Joao Palhinha joins Benfica
Former Tottenham and Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha has joined Benfica from Bayern Munich.
Palhinha’s strike against Everton kept Spurs up last season, where he spent the campaign on loan.
He was keen to return on a permanent basis but Tottenham opted to splash out on the likes of Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.
Will Castle27 August 2026 02:00
Sheffield Wednesday land Ipswich striker on loan
Sheffield Wednesday have signed Ipswich striker Ali Al-Hamadi on a season-long loan.
Will Castle27 August 2026 01:00
Barcola to Liverpool? Alvarez to Arsenal? Ten big transfers that could still happen before deadline day
The summer transfer window closes on 1 September as clubs across Europe aim to wrap up their summer business ahead of the 2026/27 season.
There have been several notable moves throughout Europe over the summer, with Barcelona’s capture of Rodri and the transfers of Morgan Rogers, Elliot Anderson and Bruno Guimaraes making headlines.
But while some teams will feel their business is done this summer, most clubs – especially some in the Premier League – know they need more arrivals if they’re to compete this season.
Manchester City, Newcastle and Aston Villa will need to replace some of their outgoing stars, while Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and even champions Arsenal are all hoping to make late additions in the coming days – and big-spenders Tottenham might not be done just yet.
Chris Wilson & Lawrence Ostlere27 August 2026 00:00
JK Tyre, longtime supporters of Indian motorsport, on Thursday signed 11-year-old racing sensation Atiqa Mir, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to invest in future champions. At such a young age, Atiqa has already made a strong mark on the international karting circuit, winning races in Europe and beating world class drivers older than her. Atiqa, the first Indian to be supported by the F1 Academy, is currently competing in different series in Europe and is the highest ranked female in FIA’s International Karting Ranking in the OKNJ category (age 12-14).
She joins an elite list of accomplished Indian drivers to be supported by JK Tyre, following in the footsteps of Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok, the only two Indians who have reached the pinnacle of F1.
Earlier this year, she became the first Indian to secure a podium in the European leg of the Champions of the Future Academy, before going on to deliver a dominant victory in Greece, where she became only the third driver in the series’ history to sweep qualifying, heats and the final.
More recently, Atiqa added another feather to her cap by becoming the youngest Indian to record two top 10 finishes in FIA European Karting Championship which is considered the ‘Formula 1 of Karting.’ Her journey also represents the growing presence of women in motorsport. Atiqa was the first Indian and Asian female racer selected for F1 Academy’s Discover Your Drive programme, further underlining her position as one of the sport’s emerging young talents.
“It is a very special feeling to join JK Tyre. My dad (Asif Mir who was India’s first national karting champion) was also supported by JK Tyre during his racing days.
“I have always admired the company’s contribution to Indian motorsport and the opportunities it has created for young racers. I’m excited for this journey and look forward to learning, improving and representing India and JK Tyre on the international stage,” said Atiqa.
Anshuman Singhania, Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries, said the tyre major was happy to support Atiqa in her fast rising career.
“Atiqa represents the next generation of Indian racing, and we are delighted to support her as she pursues excellence on the global stage,” said Singhania.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a press release)
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M80 downed Natus Vincere 2-1 in the lone comeback win of the day as the BLAST Open Fall tournament got underway on Wednesday in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The other three Group A upper-bracket quarterfinal matches all ended in 2-0 sweeps. Team Spirit took down DENDELE CS, G2 Esports handled Aurora Gaming, and FURIA defeated paiN Gaming.
The $1.1 million Counter-Strike 2 event features 16 teams divided into two groups for the double-elimination opening stage. The group winners advance to the playoff semifinals. The group runners-up move on to the playoff quarterfinals as high seeds, while the two third-place teams head to the playoff quarterfinals as low seeds. The remaining teams will be eliminated.
All group-stage matches are best-of-three.
The single-elimination playoffs, which begin Sept. 4 in Porto, Portugal, will feature best-of-three matches in the quarterfinals and semifinals. The grand final on Sept. 6 will be best-of-five.
The championship team will receive $250,000 ($150,000 for the players, $100,000 for the club) plus three BLAST Frequent Flyer Tokens.
On Wednesday, Natus Vincere opened with a 13-4 win on Anubis. M80 then rallied to take Mirage and Inferno, both by 13-6 scores. The United States’ Josh “JBa” Barutt paced M80 with 44 kills and a plus-7 kill-death differential. Ukraine’s Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy topped Natus Vincere with 40 kills and a plus-7 K-D differential.
Team Spirit bested DENDELE CS 13-8 on Ancient, 13-7 on Cache behind 48 kills and a plus-22 K-D differential from Russia’s Danil “donk” Kryshkovets. DENDELE CS’s Joao “koala” Pfeffer logged 35 kills and a plus-8 K-D differential.
G2 Esports claimed a 13-5 victory over Aurora Gaming on Inferno, then sealed the series with a 16-12 overtime win on Anubis. Ukraine’s Artem “r1nkle” Moroz guided G2 Esports with 47 kills and a plus-24 K-D differential. North Macedonia’s Damjan “kyxsan” Stoilkovski registered 30 kills and a minus-6 K-D differential.
FURIA dominated paiN Gaming, prevailing 13-2 on Mirage and 13-6 on Cache. Latvia’s Mareks “YEKINDAR” Galinskis produced 34 kills and a plus-13 K-D differential for FURIA. Guilherme “piriajr” Barbosa wound up with 27 kills and an even K-D differential for all-Brazilian paiN Gaming.
The upcoming schedule:
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Group B upper-bracket quarterfinal — Team Falcons vs. Lynn Vision Gaming
Group B upper-bracket quarterfinal — FUT Esports vs. Legacy
Group B upper-bracket quarterfinal — MOUZ vs. 9z Team Group B upper-bracket quarterfinal — IC Esports vs. Team Vitality
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Group A upper-bracket semifinal — Team Spirit vs. G2 Esports
Group A upper-bracket semifinal — FURIA vs. M80 Group A lower-bracket quarterfinal — DENDELE CS vs. Aurora Gaming
Group A lower-bracket quarterfinal — paiN Gaming vs. Natus Vincere
BLAST Open Fall prize pool, with money winnings (player prize, team share) and BLAST Frequent Flyer Tokens
1. $250,000 ($150,000, $100,000), 3 BFFT 2. $160,000 ($60,000, $100,000), 1 BFFT
3-4. $115,000 ($40,000, $75,000), 1 BFFT
5-6. $75,000 ($20,000, $55,000), 1 BFFT
7-8. $50,000 ($10,000, $40,000) 9-12. $32,500 ($7,500, $25,000)
13-16. $20,000 ($5,000, $15,000)
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Former Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi sparks wild brawl and fan attack in chaotic Champions League tie
Matteo Guendouzi was attacked by furious Lyon players and fans after sparking a mass brawl in a chaotic Champions League tie.
The fiery French midfielder claimed “disrespect” and insults towards his family throughout the match, given his affiliation to Lyon’s fierce rivals Marseille, where he spent three seasons.
The 27-year-old let out relief at the final whistle, celebrating wildly, lifting his arms and taunting the fans in the stands before dozens of players and staff rushed towards the player in a chaotic brawl.
The Champions League play-off second leg saw the Turkish giants prevail on the night at Lyon’s Groupama Stadium, advancing 3-2 on aggregate to the league phase, with the draw taking place later on Thursday.
Guendouzi was supported by some of his Fenerbahce team-mates, including Romelu Lukaku and former Man City goalkeeper Ederson.
Guendouzi then shouted at the television cameras and continued to shout towards Lyon fans as he marched towards the dressing room.
Missiles were launched in his direction before a man in a white jacket, thought to be part of the Lyon staff, aggressively approached him.
Security struggled to contain the situation, with Guendouzi eventually discussing the reason for the wild scenes.
“If 60,000 people are insulting your family, your mother, your children before the match even starts, and no one—not the referees or any other officials in the stadium—says a word,” Guendouzi said, according to Turkish outlet Aykiri.
“In France, when things like this happen, they would talk to the fans and tell them to stop, or else the match would be halted. But here, for more than 90 minutes—including during warm-ups—they insulted my family, my wife, my children.
“It was a situation that really got to me, that deeply affected me. For me, it was complete disrespect. And on top of that, if we can’t even celebrate the way we want, to me that’s total injustice—it’s truly heartbreaking.”
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Fantasy football rankings 2026: Top sleepers from the model that nailed De’Von Achane’s big year
The 2026 NFL regular season begins in exactly two weeks, so 2026 Fantasy football draft season is officially in full swing. Hitting on a few 2026 Fantasy football sleepers is a must, no matter what type of league you’re in, and that means finding those diamonds in the rough that others bypass with Fantasy football picks. Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Wan’Dale Robinson and Chris Olave are examples of players who significantly outperformed their ADP expectations last year.
Who will be the top 2026 Fantasy football sleepers who give Fantasy players a big edge this season? Before finalizing your 2026 Fantasy football draft strategy, be sure to check out the 2026 Fantasy football rankings and cheat sheets from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Last year, the model accurately predicted that Dolphins running back De’Von Achane would comfortably outperform his ADP (RB12). The result: Achane produced 1,838 scrimmage yards — sixth most in the NFL — to go along with 12 touchdowns. SportsLine’s model slotted Achane as the RB6, and that’s precisely what he finished as, ranking sixth among RBs in Fantasy points in CBS Sports PPR leagues.
The same model has a proven track record providing Fantasy football tips, identifying A.J. Brown as a sleeper in 2020, nailing Jonathan Taylor’s monstrous season in 2021, correctly predicting C.J. Stroud would take a step back in 2024 and calling Daniel Jones’ breakout season in 2025. Additionally, it’s called past Fantasy football sleepers like Derrick Henry in 2019, Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara in 2018, and Davante Adams in 2017. Anybody who banked on players like those made a run at their league title.
Now, SportsLine has simulated the entire NFL season 10,000 times and released its latest Fantasy football rankings 2026, along with plenty of sleepers, breakouts and busts. Head to SportsLine now to see them.
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One of the 2026 Fantasy football sleepers the model is predicting: New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely, who followed coach John Harbaugh from the Ravens to the Giants this offseason. Likely, who has an ADP of 98 this year, showed big-play capability in Baltimore, but always battled Mark Andrews for targets.
Now the clear-cut No. 1 tight end, Likely has reportedly been a favorite target of quarterback Jaxson Dart, especially with Nabers (knee) limited in camp. He had two catches for 11 yards in the preseason opener. SportsLine’s model has Likely as TE9 in its Fantasy football rankings, ahead of players such as Sam LaPorta and Travis Kelce.
Another sleeper that SportsLine’s Fantasy football rankings 2026 have identified: Titans running back Tony Pollard. The 29-year-old has now cleared 1,000 rushing yards in four straight seasons — two of those with the Cowboys and two with the Titans. Backs approaching age 30 often fall out of favor in Fantasy, but Pollard actually surged late in 2025, averaging 100 yards per game and scoring three total times in the last five weeks of the season.
The Titans could take a big step forward in the passing game this year, possibly opening up more room for Pollard. He’s going off the board around pick No. 76, making him the RB27, but SportsLine’s model has him in the same tier as backs being picked earlier like TreVeyon Henderson and Rico Dowdle. See which other Fantasy football sleepers 2026 to pick here.
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SportsLine is also extremely high on a receiver who is going off the board in the third or fourth round of most drafts. The model says this wideout is a shocking top-10 option ahead of stars like CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson and A.J. Brown. You can only see who it is, and the 2026 Fantasy football rankings for every player, at SportsLine.
So which 2026 Fantasy Football sleepers should you target, and which wide receiver shocks the NFL with a top-10 performance? Visit SportsLine now to get 2026 Fantasy Football cheat sheets for every single position, all from the model that called De’Von Achane’s huge season, and find out.
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1. Jahmyr Gibbs (1.22)
2. Bijan Robinson (1.94)
3. Ja’Marr Chase (4.10)
4. Jonathan Taylor (5.17)
5. Puka Nacua (5.19)
6. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (6.90)
7. Christian McCaffrey (7.47)
8. Amon-Ra St. Brown (9.14)
9. James Cook (10.34)
10. De’Von Achane (11.54)
11. Chase Brown (12.26)
12. Derrick Henry (13.23)
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New York City area saw $3.5 billion in economic impact from Fifa World Cup | FIFA World Cup 2026
By Michelle Kaske
The 2026 Fifa World Cup generated $3.5 billion in total economic impact in New York and New Jersey, according to a report commissioned by New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
The US, Canada and Mexico hosted the international soccer tournament this summer, with eight matches, including the final on July 19, played at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. More than 645,000 fans attended the matches at MetLife, according to the report.
The global sporting event generated $1.9 billion in direct spending on lodging, restaurants, bars, shopping and transportation in the states, the report said. The event helped support 27,424 jobs, while state and local governments pulled in $414.2 million in tax revenue, mostly from sales-tax collections.
“From increased spending at local businesses and restaurants to higher hotel revenues, the World Cup has left a lasting impact on our state,” Hochul said in a statement. “Here in New York, we want to continue to ensure that New Yorkers are reaping the benefits and joy of the World Cup by building more soccer infrastructure for our kids to play across the state.”
The $3.5 billion tally is slightly higher than earlier projections of a $3.3 billion economic impact. Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, conducted the analysis.
Despite the increase in economic activity, the World Cup also disrupted life for locals in the region. Many New York and New Jersey soccer fans were priced out of attending the matches at MetLife by exorbitant ticket prices and expensive parking. Residents and commuters had to adjust their schedules on match days to accommodate for disruption in New Jersey Transit service.
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We don’t participate in half of Olympic sports, need to improve: PM Modi | Olympic Games 2024
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India’s Olympic performance can improve only if the country manages to increase its participation in those events where it has not participated in the past.
In a virtual address to hundreds of athletes, students and volunteers who gathered at various locations for the Khelo India Dialogue, the PM said his vision for sports is not merely about winning medals but making it an integral part of the nation-building process.
“In the Olympics, there are so many different sports… Indian teams don’t even participate in half of them,” Modi said, calling it a “bitter truth”.
In the 2024 Paris Olympics, India participated in 16 of the 32 sports which were a part of the Games roster.
“…we don’t even compete for a huge chunk of the medal tally. And this has been going on for decades. Other countries of the world win medals in those sports, and we don’t even participate in them.
“To increase our medal tally, we will have to master these sports as well,” he added.
In his Independence Day speech on August 15, Modi had announced a nationwide talent hunt for children in the age group of 5 to 15 to ensure that India’s participation improves at the Olympics.
“On this 15th August, I have presented India’s sports vision for the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort. When I talk about sports… it is not merely about winning medals.
“It is a campaign to integrate India’s sporting power and youth power together in the construction of a developed India,” he said.
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First Published: Aug 27 2026 | 12:23 PM IST
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‘It’s my opinion’:AB de Villiers hits back after Virat Kohli-Sachin Tendulkar comparison sparks backlash | Cricket News
South Africa great AB de Villiers has clarified his recent comments comparing Virat Kohli with Sachin Tendulkar after his assessment of the two Indian batting legends triggered a backlash on social media.De Villiers had previously said Kohli was better than Tendulkar in seam-friendly overseas conditions, while crediting the former India opener with being the first Indian batter to show that players from the subcontinent could succeed consistently in challenging conditions outside Asia.The former South Africa captain’s comments attracted criticism, prompting him to explain what he meant.“There was a bit of confusion with my Virat and Sachin comment. Remember, it’s my opinion. I’m not axing anyone. I’m telling you the way that I see it. Sachin was the first to take things forward for India, showing all the youngsters what it takes to perform consistently everywhere around the world. I said that Virat sort of showed that there is a different dynamic to Indian batting by being good on the short ball. He found a way to counter that,” de Villiers said on his YouTube channel.De Villiers acknowledged that Kohli’s overseas numbers do not match Tendulkar’s, but insisted that statistics alone do not determine how he assesses a batter.“We can always look at stats and say Virat’s stats were not as good abroad, especially because of England, where he really struggled. But I still feel he looked confident and played the all-round, well-balanced cricket that’s needed to succeed abroad and inspired a lot of youngsters around him. He took what he learnt from Sachin and took it forward. His record is not as good as Sachin’s away from home, but we don’t always look at stats, especially not me. And that’s what I meant with showing the new generation of cricketers how the way forward should look. Staying fit, leading by example, having the all-round game,” de Villiers concluded.His original assessment had centred on how Kohli built on Tendulkar’s pioneering work.“I think of someone like Sachin Tendulkar way back, who started that trend for India. Yet, he wasn’t as strong as someone like Virat Kohli, who was even better. But Sachin was the first guy to show that, as a subcontinent batter, you can do well in bouncy and seaming conditions. Virat took that forward and raised the bar. Because of that, there are quite a few players now like Rahul and Padikkal, who have started to up that trend and follow in the footsteps of a Virat and a Sachin,” de Villiers had stated earlier.The statistical comparison, however, strongly favours Tendulkar in overseas Tests.Tendulkar remains the leading run-scorer in Test history, having accumulated 15,921 runs in 200 matches before retiring in 2013. Kohli retired from Test cricket in May 2025 after scoring 9,230 runs in 123 Tests, leaving him 19th on the all-time list.Tendulkar scored 8,705 of his Test runs away from home, accounting for around 55% of his career tally. He is also the highest run-scorer in overseas Test cricket. Kohli, meanwhile, made 4,774 runs in 66 Tests outside India.The difference remains significant when the comparison is restricted to SENA nations. Tendulkar scored 5,387 runs in 63 Tests in South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia at an average of 51.30, including 17 centuries and 23 fifties.Kohli finished with 3,661 runs in 46 Tests across the same countries at an average of 42.08, with 12 centuries and 14 fifties.De Villiers’ clarification therefore sought to put his original comments into context, with the South African stressing that his assessment was based not merely on numbers but on Kohli’s approach, adaptability, fitness and influence on the generation that followed him.
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Virender Sehwag’s son Aaryavir named in India’s U-19 squad for Australia series | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: The BCCI Men’s Selection Committee on Thursday announced India’s Under-19 squads for Australia’s Under-19 tour of India, which will feature three One-Day matches and two Multi-Day fixtures.One of the biggest takeaways from the squads is the inclusion of former India cricketer Virender Sehwag’s son, Aaryavir Sehwag, in the One-Day squad.Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid was also named in the squad. Anvay Dravid was part of Sri Lanka tour in July, and scored 87 in the second one-day game. He is one of two wicketkeepers alongside Rajat Baghel.The tour will begin on September 19 in Rajkot, which will host all three One-Day matches and the first Multi-Day fixture. The second Multi-Day match will be played in Ahmedabad.The One-Day series schedule is:
- September 19 – First One-Day, Rajkot
- September 21 – Second One-Day, Rajkot
- September 23 – Third One-Day, Rajkot
The first Youth Test will be played in Rajkot from September 27 to 30, while the second Youth Test will take place in Ahmedabad from October 5 to 8.Lakshya Raichandani will lead the India U19 team in the One-Day matches, with Yashbardhan Chauhan named vice-captain. For the Multi-Day fixtures, Yashbardhan Chauhan will captain the side, while Lakshya Raichandani will serve as the vice-captain.India U19 squad for One-Day matchesLakshya Raichandani (Captain), Yashbardhan Chauhan (Vice-captain), Rajat Baghel (Wicketkeeper), Aaryavir Sehwag, V.K. Vineet, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (Wicketkeeper), V. Yashveer, Rohit Yadav, Shavin Vinodh, Mohit Ulva, Chigurupati Venkata and Kavya Patel.India U19 squad for Multi-Day fixturesYashbardhan Chauhan (Captain), Lakshya Raichandani (Vice-captain), Sagar Virk, Kushagra Ojha, Manal Chauhan, Kush Patel, Manav Krishna (Wicketkeeper), Abhipray Biswas (Wicketkeeper), Rohit Yadav, Ishan Om, Ayaan Akram, Pranav Ragavendra, Priyanshu Singh, Mohit Ulva and Aryan Yadav.
Sebastian Fundora will make the next defence of his WBC super-welterweight world title on October 17.
Fundora has held the WBC belt since defeating Tim Tszyu by split decision in March 2024. The 6ft 6in southpaw most recently retained his title by stopping former unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman in March, his third early finish in a row after beating Chordale Booker and Tszyu in a rematch.
He will face unbeaten mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj, headlining a PBS card shown live on DAZN, with TNT Sports also carrying the event in the UK under its wider broadcast arrangement with the streaming platform.
Hadribeaj enters the biggest fight of his career with an unbeaten 23-0-1 record and was installed as Fundora’s mandatory challenger by the WBC after a final eliminator against Bakary Samake in May. The Albanian-born contender faces an enormous step up in this maiden world title fight.
WBC Super Welterweight Title on the line!
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The bout had been expected for some time after Fundora committed to fulfilling his mandatory obligation, despite lucrative unification options in a stacked super-welterweight division.
For now, Fundora’s focus will be on Hadribeaj, with victory clearing another obstacle before negotiations potentially begin for one of the division’s major match-ups.
The October 17 card will form part of PBC’s new multi-year partnership with DAZN, which was announced in July and brings another major boxing stable onto the streaming platform.
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