Sports News LIVE: Shaheen Shah Afridi Jumps 10 Places In ICC Test Rankings, Secures 8th Spot

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Background

Sports News LIVE: Yet another day of LIVE Sports action awaits us. Last night was a good one for India's football fans. ATK Mohun Bagan qualified for the knockout stages of the AFC Cup after defeating Bashundhara Kings 1-1 in their final Group D clash. Mohun Bagan topped the group and qualified for the knockouts. The knockout schedule is not out yet. On the other hand, in world football, news of Kylian Mbappe's Real Madrid transfer news is getting a lot of attention. It is being said that Mbappe has accepted Madrid's offer of 160 million as a transfer fee and he might head to Spain this season. 

The dream of football fans to see Mbappe, Messi, and Neymar play together isn't going to be fulfilled. 

We are also keeping a close eye on India's performances at the Tokyo Paralympics. India's table tennis contingent have their match-ups today on 25 August. Will India earn any medals this time at the Paralympics?

Last, but not least, we are all keeping an eye on India vs England 3rd Test match that is going to be played at Leeds. 

Keep following this space for all LIVE Updates from the Sports world. 

 

13:57 PM (IST)  •  25 Aug 2021

Shaheen Afridi Jumps 10 Places

WI Vs PAK: Shaheen Shah Afridi ended with figures of 4-43 to add to career-best figures of 6-51 in the first innings, taking his tally to 10 wickets in the match. He ended with 18 wickets in the West Indies Test series and was named Man of the series.

13:54 PM (IST)  •  25 Aug 2021

ICC Test Rankings

Shaheen Afridi launches up in the @MRFWorldwide ICC Men’s Test Bowling rankings after his stellar series in the West Indies 🚀

Full list: https://t.co/zWeR1wwvYA pic.twitter.com/jnAesHzo9v

— ICC (@ICC) August 25, 2021

11:49 AM (IST)  •  25 Aug 2021

Boxing: Junior Asian Championships

𝙁𝘼𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙎𝙏𝙄𝘾 🔥

Our Junior boxers #Rohit #Bharat & #Muskan stormed into the Finals of #AsianYouthandJuniorChampionships on Day 5️⃣ in Dubai 😍🥊

Go for 🥇 guys! #PunchMeinHaiDum#boxing pic.twitter.com/iNhOx1gtTM

— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) August 25, 2021

09:03 AM (IST)  •  25 Aug 2021

Paralympics 2020

खूब लड़ी वो...

Sonal Patel, in her debut match, was full of grit and determination!

She fought bravely against 2-time Paralympic medallist opponent from China, Li Qian.

Li Qian wins 3-2!

Final score: 11-9, 3-11, 17-15, 7-11, 4-11.#Paralympics https://t.co/7iMu2P4BL3

— ALL INDIA RADIO आकाशवाणी (@AkashvaniAIR) August 25, 2021

08:41 AM (IST)  •  25 Aug 2021

Paralympics 2020, Table Tennis: Sonal Patel Loses 1st Round

Table Tennis: Sonal Patel falls short in her first match, losing 11-9, 3-11, 17-15, 7-11, 4-11 to Rio 2016 silver medallist China's Li Qian!