Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on August 24, 2024. The 38-year-old batsman last played for India in December 2022 during an ODI series against Bangladesh. Dhawan, known for his strong performances in limited-overs cricket, was replaced by Shubman Gill following that series. Over his career, Dhawan became one of India's most dependable openers, particularly in ODIs. He shared his retirement news in a video on social media, thanking his fans for their support. Dhawan retires with a significant legacy in Indian cricket, having made substantial contributions to the team's success.

As Jay Shah considers moving to the ICC Chairman role, speculation rises over his replacement as BCCI Secretary. Shah, backed by 15 of 16 ICC Board members, has until August 27 to decide. His departure could lead to significant changes in BCCI leadership. Potential replacements include Rajiv Shukla, Ashish Shelar, Arun Dhumal, and current joint secretary Devajit Saikia. Young administrators like Rohan Jaitley and Avishek Dalmiya are also in the mix. BCCI’s power structure suggests a preference for familiar faces, but new candidates could emerge.

Neeraj Chopra achieved a season-best throw of 89.49m in the Lausanne Diamond League, finishing second. Anderson Peters won with a meeting record throw of 90.61m. Chopra's performance was his second-best career throw, just short of the 90m mark. This follows his silver medal at the Paris Olympics. The event took place on August 22, with Chopra producing his best attempt in the final round. Despite falling short of the top spot, Chopra's consistent performance solidifies his position as a top javelin thrower.

A Delhi court has directed the immediate reinstatement of security for women wrestlers set to testify in the sexual harassment case against former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The move follows claims by wrestler Vinesh Phogat that Delhi Police withdrew their security. The court also demanded a detailed report from the Deputy Commissioner of Police on the security withdrawal. The Delhi Police denied the allegations, calling the security lapse a routine issue. The case involves serious charges of sexual harassment and intimidation against Singh, with ongoing protests from wrestlers.

Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, launched his YouTube channel on Wednesday, August 21, and quickly set a new record for the fastest to reach 1 million subscribers, achieving the milestone in just 90 minutes. By the end of the day, his channel had already surpassed 11 million subscribers. Ronaldo announced the launch through his social media accounts, where he commands massive followings: 112.5 million on X, 170 million on Facebook, and 636 million on Instagram. Fans eagerly subscribed to his YouTube channel to get a glimpse into his life off the field, driving the channel's rapid and unprecedented growth.

India's Sheetal Devi, a talented armless archer, will compete in her first Paralympic Games in Paris on August 29. She will face 140 athletes from around the world in the Para archery event, with 9 gold medals up for grabs. China, the current champions, will be the team to beat. The competition begins with a ranking round on August 29, followed by medal events starting August 31. Devi's participation marks a significant milestone in her career, and her performance will be closely watched by fans and supporters worldwide.

Diana Pundole has made history as the first Indian woman to win the national car racing championship. The Pune native clinched the title in the saloon category of the MRF Indian National Car Racing Championship 2024, held in Chennai. Pundole’s journey began eight years ago when she, then a teacher, was invited to compete in a national talent hunt among 200 women. After rigorous trials, she emerged as one of the top contenders. On Sunday, Pundole, a mother of two, secured the championship in a race featuring both men and women. Her victory, achieved on her birthday weekend, breaks gender barriers and sets a new milestone for women in Indian motorsports.

Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is expected to become the next chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Current ICC Chairman Greg Barclay will step down at the end of his term in November 2024. Barclay announced his resignation during a video conference with ICC directors, including Cricket Australia’s chairman Mike Baird, after Shah indicated he had the support needed to succeed him. This transition occurs amidst a $3 billion media rights dispute between the ICC and broadcaster Star. Barclay has served as ICC chair since November 2020, with re-election in 2022.

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who made history as the first athlete from independent India to win two individual medals in the same Olympics, is taking the internet by storm with her latest video. Following her success at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she won bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol and the 10m air pistol mixed team event, Bhaker was seen dancing to "Kala Chashma" at a felicitation ceremony. The video, featuring Bhaker dancing with school children, has gone viral. Earlier, she met PM Narendra Modi, showcasing her medals and discussing her achievements.

Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on August 14. CAS released a 24-page verdict, explaining that Vinesh was disqualified for exceeding the 50 kg weight limit before the final. Despite her arguments about hydration, menstrual cycle, and travel time affecting her weight, CAS ruled that the rules were clear with no tolerance for exceeding the weight limit. The court rejected her plea for a joint silver medal, stating there was no basis to alter the rules. Vinesh has returned to India, uncertain about her future in wrestling.