Sports Bulletin For August 11: Here's a quick sports update for August 11, 2025. Hardik Pandya faces a fitness test ahead of the Asia Cup, while Shubman
Gill is reportedly set to become India's T20I vice-captain. Roger Federer plans a tennis comeback, and Indian athletes shine in sprinting, football, and rugby.
Crystal Palace win their first Community Shield, while Yash Dayal is banned from the UP T20 League. Al Nassr moves closer to signing Kingsley Coman, and a former coach comments on Prithvi Shaw's career. Let's dive into the details.
Hardik Pandya To Undergo Fitness Assessment Ahead Of Asia Cup 2025: Report
With the Asia Cup 2025 fast approaching, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to undergo a fitness test at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on August 11 and 12, as per The Times of India. The 31-year-old, instrumental in India's T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy triumphs, has been training in Mumbai since mid-July. The team hopes to have him fully fit for the tournament starting September 9. Earlier, Shreyas Iyer completed his assessment between July 27 and 29.
BCCI Wants Rohit & Kohli To Play For India A Ahead Of ODI Series In Australia: Report
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have retired from Tests and T20Is but remain active in ODIs, are expected to feature in the three-match series against Australia starting October 19 in Perth. While reports suggested they might retire from the 50-over format after the tour, PTI stated the BCCI isn't rushing a decision and may have them play a few India A games against Australia A in September-October as preparation.
Shubman Gill To Be India Vice-Captain For Asia Cup 2025: Report
Shubman Gill, after a successful debut as Test captain against England, is likely to be named India's T20I vice-captain for the 2025 Asia Cup, per RevSportz.
RCB Pacer Yash Dayal Banned From Playing In UP T20 League: Report
RCB pacer Yash Dayal has been suspended from the upcoming UP T20 League, starting August 17, over his alleged involvement in a rape case, reports Dainik Jagran.
Roger Federer To Make Tennis Comeback For Shanghai Masters
Roger Federer will return to the court at the Shanghai Masters in October, nearly three years after retiring at the 2022 Laver Cup. On October 10, he will feature in the 'Roger & Friends' celebrity doubles at Qizhong Stadium alongside Wu Lei, Donnie Yen, and former Chinese tennis player Zheng Jie.
Animesh Kujur Nabs Gold In Men's 200m; Annu Rani Triumphs In Javelin Throw
Indian sprinter Animesh Kujur won gold in the men's 200m at the World Continental Tour Bronze meet, clocking 20.77s to beat Korea's KO Seunghwan and fellow Indian Raguk Kumar G.
Indian Women's Team Qualifies For AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup
India's U20 women's football team qualified for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup for the first time in 20 years after a 1-0 win over Myanmar in their final Group D qualifier in Yangon.
India's Women Claim Bronze At Asia Rugby U20 Sevens; Hong Kong, China Lift Titles
The Asia Rugby U20 Sevens ended Sunday at Rajgir, with Hong Kong winning the men's title, China taking the women's crown, and India's women earning a historic bronze at home.
Crystal Palace Stun Liverpool to Win First Community Shield On Penalties
Crystal Palace won their first Community Shield, coming from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Liverpool and then winning 3-2 on penalties at Wembley.
Rohit Sharma's Childhood Coach Fires Explosive Remarks To Prithvi Shaw
Mumbai coach Dinesh Lad, who worked with Rohit Sharma, said Prithvi Shaw showed great talent from a young age but lost his way, ultimately harming his cricket career.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr Nearing €35m Deal For Kingsley Coman: Reports
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr are nearing a €35m deal to sign Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman, with talks progressing as the 2025-26 season approaches. Bayern is reportedly open to the transfer, according to journalist Florian Plettenburg.
