14 September,2026 08:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Team India`s players celebrate Women`s T20 Asia Cup 2026 triumph, Alexander Zverev, Kimi Antonelli (Pic: File Pics)
In the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 match against Sri Lanka, Team India secured a 72-run victory at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. However, significant off-field drama eclipsed the post-match proceedings
Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli took advantage of Lando Norris' mishaps to win the Spanish Grand Prix in Formula 1 's return to Madrid.
Team India refuse to collect Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 trophy from Mohsin Naqvi
In the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 match against Sri Lanka, Team India registered a win by 72 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. However, significant off-field drama eclipsed the post-match proceedings. Team India chose not to accept the championship trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Kimi Antonelli wins 1st Formula 1 race in Madrid in 45 years
Kimi Antonelli took advantage of Lando Norris' mishaps to win the Spanish Grand Prix in Formula 1 's return to Madrid, increasing his lead in the drivers' standings. It was the second consecutive victory for Antonelli, the young Mercedes driver who had come-from-behind to win his home race at the Italian GP last weekend.
US Open: Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton in final
Alexander Zverev's best year in tennis goes on, and so does that lengthy Grand Slam drought for American men. Zverev won his second major championship and disappointed a crowd that was desperate to see the first Grand Slam title by an American man since 2003, beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday in the US Open final.
Pakistan fined 50 per cent of match fee
In the third Test match against England, Pakistan suffered a loss by eight wickets at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. The visitors were fined 50 per cent of their match fee and docked 11 World Test Championship points for maintaining slow over-rate.
Pakistan to play in Men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in India
Pakistan will be among the six countries that would compete in next month's Men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Monday, citing the Union Government's policy which allows the arch-foes to play on Indian soil during multi-lateral engagements. The Asian Champions Trophy, to be held from October 27 to November 5, will feature India, Pakistan, China, Japan, Malaysia, and Korea, and will be played at Jalandhar and Mohali's hockey stadiums.
