07 September,2026 06:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Carlos Alcaraz, Gianni Infantino, Kevin Pietersen (Pic: File Pic)
Former cricketer Kevin Pietersen is set to join England's white-ball teams as a Specialist Mentor.
Meanwhile, East Zone's skipper Ishan Kishan has smashed his maiden first class double century in the ongoing Duleep Trophy final against South Zone.
US Open: Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz seal quarterfinal spots
Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz booked their spots in the US Open quarterfinals, producing clinical performances at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Top-ranked Sabalenka recovered from early trouble to beat Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3. Alcaraz was similarly dominant, advancing with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory against Tommy Paul.
Competing in his first event after a four-month layoff due to a right wrist injury, Alcaraz has lost just one set across four rounds. The 23-year-old Spaniard pushed his Grand Slam-winning streak to 18 matches. During a competitive third set, Alcaraz produced a remarkable winner to set up match point, leaving actor Matthew McConaughey and the Ashe crowd in awe.
Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election amid backlash
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election despite growing calls for him to step down from his position as the head of world football's governing body.
Infantino has faced increasing pressure after his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup was met with a furious backlash, with fans from across the globe taking a stand against it.
Ishan Kishan's maiden first-class double century
Indian opener Ishan Kishan maintained his brilliant form in major matches by registering his maiden first-class double hundred for East Zone against South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final. His knock came to an end with a score of 270 runs in 334 balls, including 30 boundaries and seven maximums.
India U20 qualifies for AFC Asian Cup after 20 years
After a two-decade absence, India have managed to return to the prestigious AFC U20 Asian Cup. The young brigade from India sealed a dominant 3-0 win over Bangladesh in their final Group B fixture at the Do'stlik Stadium to secure their qualification.
Kevin Pietersen joins England white-ball teams as specialist mentor
Former cricketer Kevin Pietersen will join the England men's white-ball teams as a Specialist Mentor ahead of the next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
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