Australia announce squad for South Africa Test tour; Labuschagne reta…

Melbourne [Australia], September 7 (ANI): Australia have announced a pace-heavy squad for next month’s three-match ICC World Test Championship series in South Africa, with batter Marnus Labuschagne’s retention being one of the highlights.

It will mark their first meeting since last year’s World Test Championship Final at Lord’s and will be pivotal in deciding which sides reach next year’s decider at The Oval, as per the ICC. esporist.org

The Aussies have included all their experienced fast bowlers in the 16-player squad, while out-of-form batter Labuschagne is retained despite a lean recent run that has not seen the right-hander score a century since July 2023. Since 2023, the batter has averaged below 30 in the 22 matches played.

Labuschagne is included in a batting group that includes Travis Head, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith and Cooper Connolly, while all-rounders Cameron Green and Beau Webster also win a spot in the squad for the series that commences in Durban on October 9.

Three new players are added to the squad that missed out on the recent series at home against Bangladesh, with Connolly, Matthew Kuhnemann and Michael Neser the additions to the playing group as extra cover for the different conditions the Aussies are expecting in South Africa.

“This is a reasonably condensed three-game series, on the back of six one-day internationals, with only short breaks between each game," Chair of Selectors George Bailey said, as quoted by the ICC.

“The squad provides balance and options for each Test and the variety of conditions we may face."

The tour is the first time Australia have travelled to South Africa for a Test series since the infamous series in 2018, with just five players – skipper Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Smith and Renshaw – having previously been included in a touring party.

Australia currently sit in first place on the World Test Championship standings, with reigning champions South Africa in second. Australia will enter the series after they tied 1-1 with Bangladesh earlier this month.

Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster

Series schedule:

First Test: October 9-13, Durban

Second Test: October 18-22, Gqeberha

Third Test: October 27-31, Johannesburg. (ANI)

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New York [US], September 7 (ANI): Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz marched into the quarterfinals of the ongoing US Open, overcoming local favourite Tommy Paul on Sunday.

The world number three secured a 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 win over the American. Competing in his first major tournament in four months after a layoff due to wrist injuries, Alcaraz’s consistency has led to him dropping just one set in four games during the tournament.

With this win, Alcaraz has secured a 7-2 lead over the American in the ATP Head-to-Head series and has beaten him at all four Grand Slam events, becoming the 10th man to beat the same opponent at each Grand Slam in the Open Era.

Speaking during the post-match interview as quoted by ATP’s official website, Alcaraz said, “I played my game. I tried to play my style. Tommy is such a talented player. His shots are pretty dangerous, and sometimes it is really difficult to control the ball when it comes to you. I just tried to be ready for a battle and tried to be aggressive all the time."

“I tried not to let him stay [high up] on the court and I think I did pretty well to put so much pressure on return games, which for me helped a lot to play relaxed, to play calm and think clearly. I am really happy with the performance today," he added.

In the first nine games, none of them managed to earn a break point, but Alcaraz broke to clinch the first set. The 23-year-old broke Paul’s serve twice in the second set and once more in the third, clinching the match in two hours and 20 minutes with 33 winners to his name.

“I think so," Alcaraz said, on whether he was back to his full physical best. “I did not expect to reach at least the quarter-finals here every year since 2021, so that shows how special this place is to me. It shows how good I play every time I come here. It does not matter that I was out for four and a half months: Every time that I come here I play my best," he signed off.

With his fourth-round win, Alcaraz has extended his winning streak at majors to 18 matches, a personal-best tally which includes his 2025 US Open win and title run at the January Australian Open, which saw him become the youngest player to reach a career Grand Slam. So far, in the season, he has 26 wins and just three losses. (ANI)

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Sunday Night’s Main Event took place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The event aired on Peacock in the United States. It was also available on YouTube in most international markets. This was the first edition held on a Sunday during Labour Day weekend.

The date was originally planned for Money in the Bank. WWE later moved Money in the Bank to October 10. The event remained scheduled for New Orleans.

The show featured Lil Yachty’s in-ring debut. Quavo also performed “Backwards” during the event. The song was unreleased and came from his upcoming album QROMELIFE.

Sunday Night’s Main Event Results

Baron Corbin vs Lil Yachty (Five Minute Challenge)

Baron Corbin faced Lil Yachty in a five-minute challenge. Yachty needed to survive the full five minutes to earn Trick Williams a United States Championship match. Yachty tried to avoid Corbin and run down the clock. Corbin chased him around the arena and attacked his friends when they interfered. Yachty later hit Corbin with the Trick Stick and kendo stick shots.

Corbin hit Yachty with End of Days with about 90 seconds remaining. He then set up a table and prepared to put Yachty through it. The time expired before Corbin could stop him. Lil Yachty won by surviving the five-minute time limit, earning Trick Williams a United States Championship match. After the match, Corbin put Yachty through a table.

Baron Corbin (c) vs Trick Williams (WWE Men’s United States Championship)

Trick Williams challenged Baron Corbin for the United States Championship after surviving the five-minute challenge. Corbin attacked Trick early and also threw Lil Yachty into the barricade. Corbin tried using the championship belt while the referee dealt with Yachty. Yachty grabbed the other end of the belt and stopped him from bringing it into the ring. Corbin eventually got the belt but walked into Cyclone Kill.

Corbin then hit Trick with the title belt. Trick survived and countered an End of Days attempt before hitting Trick Shot. Trick Williams won by pinfall and became the new WWE Men’s United States Champion. After the match, Trick and Lil Yachty celebrated on the announce desk as pyro went off.

Bron Breakker vs Oba Femi

Bron Breakker and Oba Femi had a physical battle from the opening bell. Both men traded power moves before Femi took control and sent Bron outside. Bron fought back with a diving lariat over the announce desk. He then hit Femi with a lariat and worked over him with a sleeper and German suplex.

Femi later fired back with multiple lariats, big boots, and a chokeslam. The match became chaotic when Austin Theory and Logan Paul got involved. Maxxine Dupri then gave Bron brass knuckles, but Femi avoided the attack. Oba hit Bron with a tossing slam. Big Bronson Reed then attacked Femi with a steel chair.

Oba Femi won by disqualification. After the match, Bronson Reed continued attacking Femi with chair shots. He then hit multiple 747 Splashes while Bron Breakker joined the assault with several spears. Adam Pearce and officials came out to stop the attack, but Reed hit another 747 Splash.

Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, & Tatum Paxley vs Jade Cargill & the Baddies (B-FAB & “Michin” Mia Yim)

Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and Tatum Paxley faced Jade Cargill, B-FAB, and Michin. Tatum started strongly before Jade and her team took control. Alexa later entered and hit several quick moves. The Baddies then isolated her with frequent tags.

Charlotte continued attacking until Jade stopped her momentum. Tatum broke up a powerbomb attempt and helped Charlotte fight back. Charlotte later hit a moonsault on both B-FAB and Jade, but Jade kicked out.

The match became chaotic as all six women traded attacks. Jade eventually caught Charlotte in a double chickenwing and hit Jaded. Jade Cargill and the Baddies won by pinfall.

“American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton

Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton started fighting before the bell. They brawled through the crowd and used trash cans before returning to ringside. Orton then threw Cody into the steel steps. Once the match officially started, Cody hit a Cody Cutter and applied a Figure Four. Orton fought back and controlled Cody with several holds and heavy attacks.

Cody later fought back with a snap powerslam, Bionic Elbow, and Cross Rhodes. Orton answered with a hanging DDT and nearly hit an RKO, but Cody kept countering. The match became chaotic after the referee was knocked down. Cody attacked Orton with the steel steps and hit two Cross Rhodes.

Cody then stopped himself from attacking a seemingly helpless Orton. Randy used the opening to attack Cody and the referee before hitting an RKO. Randy Orton won by pinfall with the RKO.

FAQs

Q. Who won the five-minute challenge?

A. Lil Yachty won by surviving the time limit.

Q. Who became the new United States Champion?

A. Trick Williams became the new United States Champion.

Q. How did Oba Femi win his match?

A. Oba Femi won by disqualification.

Q. Who won the six-woman tag team match?

A. Jade Cargill, B-FAB, and Michin won.

Q. Who defeated Cody Rhodes?

A. Randy Orton defeated Cody with an RKO.

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