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Novak Djokovic wants to change tennis scoring to four-game sets to make matches shorter. He said, "We should change the format of the scoring." The 24-time Grand Slam champion believes this move helps attract younger fans. He wants to keep the best-of-five format to maintain the drama of big matches.
Badminton coach Pullela Gopichand said the new 15x3 scoring system starting next year will change the sport. He noted, "Some players will get wiped off, others will benefit." The BWF said this shorter format helps manage player workload. Gopichand believes speed and mental strength will now matter much more.
The BCCI named Auqib Nabi as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. This decision showed that Mohammed Shami has fallen further in the pecking order. Although Shami took 37 wickets in seven Ranji Trophy matches, the selectors now prefer young players who show consistent fitness.
Owais Yaqoob from Jammu and Kashmir is making waves in global MMA after his recent win at BRAVE CF 107. He beat Delyan Georgiev with a first-round stoppage. Born in 1998, he started training in 2012. He also runs an academy in Pulwama to help local youth learn martial arts.
Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi completed a club-record £59.5m move to Aston Villa after his World Cup performance. Meanwhile, Real Madrid emerged as the frontrunner for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande. Many top clubs now use the tournament to scout new talent, as these breakout stars got noticed by Europe’s biggest teams.
Neeraj Chopra is set to compete at the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21 after winning silver at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. He will face rivals like Arshad Nadeem and Rumesh Pathirage again. Neeraj said, "I am very happy. I am always happy whenever the national anthem is played."
The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed on Tuesday (August 4) that Michael Smith is the new men's batting coach on a two-year deal. Smith will work with both red-ball and white-ball sides. He brings experience from the Pakistan Super League and will start before the three-Test series against England on August 19.
Former umpire Anil Chaudhary recalled the 2013 IPL spat between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir. He said, "There's a limit, and it shouldn't be crossed." Chaudhary noted that while Kohli shows aggression on the field, he has no malice. He believes such intensity keeps the game lively for many fans.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces an uphill battle after his plan to sell World Cup commercial rights collapsed. The proposal failed on Friday, leaving him isolated as major football bodies withdrew support. With his leadership under threat, speculation grows about potential candidates for the 2027 election in Morocco on March 18.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah inaugurated the Tanzania Cricket Arena in Dar es Salaam on Sunday. This first ICC-approved stadium in the country will host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Challenge League B this August. Jay Shah said, "The progress made by the Tanzania Cricket Association is truly remarkable."
India secured a six-run win at The Oval after a tense series against England ended 2-2. Shubman Gill led the team as they found a new identity by winning without relying on one star player. Mohammed Siraj took five wickets, while Prasidh Krishna added four to seal the memorable victory.
Pretoria Capitals captain Keshav Maharaj praised Sourav Ganguly for building a strong team culture last year. Ganguly took his first coaching role with the South African side after his time in Indian cricket. Maharaj said, "I think in tournaments like this, you've got to build a nice team culture around everything."