India TV Sports Wrap on August 23: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India will look to register a clean sweep in the ongoing T20I series against Ireland as the two teams will lock horns with each other in the third T20I on Wednesday, August 23 at The Village in Malahide. Moving on to the badminton court, the ongoing BWF World Championship will see some thrilling clashes on Wednesday. All that and more in our list of top trending news stories on August 23.

 

Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories

 

2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley retires from professional cricket

Left-arm orhtodox spinner Alex Hartley of England has called time on her playing career.

Former New Zealand captain, five-time Ashes winner to join Blackcaps' coaching roster ahead of ODI World Cup

New Zealand have made some valuable additions to their coaching set-up ahead of the ODI World Cup in India.

Pep Guardiola undergoes back surgery; likely to miss Manchester City's next two fixtures

The manager of Manchester City Pep Guardiola has undergone back surgery and will rejoin the team after rehab.

Left out of England's World Cup squad, Harry Brook slams record-shattering 41-ball century in the Hundred

Harry Brook came in to bat at 10/3 for Northern Superchargers and went unbeaten on 105 off just 42 playing an innings of a lifetime in The Hundred. 

Pakistan captain Babar Azam equals Imran Khan's undesired record in ODIs

The incumbent skipper of the Pakistan cricket team Babar Azam equaled an unwanted record of former captain Imran Khan in ODIs.

South Africa women to get equal match fees as compared to male counterparts

Cricket South Africa has decided to introduce pay parity in their set-up.

Footbal club Al-Nassr advances to Asian Champions League group stage

The Saudi Arabia football club Al-Nassr has advanced to the group stage of the ongoing Asian Champions League.

India win gold and silver at World Para Powerlifting Championships

Honey Dabas and Rahul Jograjiya bagged gold and silver respectively in the junior men's 72kg category at the World Para Powerlifting Championships.

'He is very much alive' - Henry Olonga ends speculations around Heath Streak's death

Henry Olonga confirmed that former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak is alive to put an end to all the rumours surrounding his death.

Rain might play spoilsport in 3rd T20I between hosts Ireland and India

Rain might interfere in India's attempt to sweep the series against Ireland.