Renshaw to open for second Test against Bangladesh, Lyon holds spot in XI

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:11 AM

Mackay, Aug 21 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed recalled batter Matthew Renshaw will open in his return to the Test arena for the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay while veteran spinner Nathan Lyon has kept his spot in Australia's XI for the second Test after the skipper said an all-pace attack was under consideration in a bid to level the series in Mackay.

Fils reaches third Masters 1000 SF of 2026 in Cincinnati

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:20 AM

Cincinnati, Aug 21 (IANS) Arthur Fils charged into his third ATP Masters 1000 semi-final of the season at the Cincinnati Open, when he dispatched first-time Masters 1000 quarter-finalist Thiago Agustin Tirante 6-3, 6-2 in 64 minutes.