Australia and South Africa begin their ODI series after a close T20I series won by Australia. The first ODI is on August 19, 2025, at Cazalys Stadium, Cairns. Key Australian players like Smith and Maxwell have retired, while South Africa is missing Klaasen, van der Dussen, Miller, and Jansen. The predicted playing XIs are provided. Indian viewers can watch on Star Sports and JioStar. Cairns' pitch favors spin, and the weather forecast is clear.

A report indicates India's smartwatch market is consolidating after rapid growth. The overall wearable market declined 6.3% YoY in H1 2025, with a 9.4% quarterly drop. However, average selling prices rose 5.1% in Q2 2025. Smart Glasses shipments surged to 50,000 units, driven by Meta and Lenskart. Smart Rings rebounded with modest growth. Wristband shipments jumped 118.5%, led by Samsung. TWS earwear dominated, while over-the-ear shipments grew significantly.

Univlabs Technologies launched India's first portable gynecology endoscopy system, GynoStart, at the EAGLE 100 Conclave in Surat. The event marked the completion of 100 EAGLE workshops, training over 4,000 surgeons across 70+ cities. A gynecology endoscopy protocol booklet, aligned with FOGSI standards, was also unveiled. GynoStart is a compact, all-in-one 4K endoscopy unit for diagnostic hysteroscopy.

Madhya Pradesh's initial MBBS seat allocation for 2025 shows 4,181 seats distributed, with near parity between government (2,102) and private (2,079) colleges. Bhopal leads with 1,337 seats across 7 colleges, followed by Indore (544 seats in 3 colleges) and Jabalpur (348 seats in 2 colleges). AIIMS-Bhopal's closing rank remained competitive despite a weaker opening rank. College admission and document verification will be held from August 19-23.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appointed 220 medical officers to enhance immediate medical services and staff efficiency. The government aims to expand health services and strengthen public health infrastructure. CM Dhami distributed appointment letters at an event, highlighting the government's focus on improving healthcare access for residents. He also extended greetings for the Ghee Sankranti festival, emphasizing its cultural importance.

Former selector Chetan Sharma defended Jasprit Bumrah's workload management during the England Test series. Bumrah played three of five Tests. Sharma emphasized trusting physios' advice, comparing it to following a doctor's orders. He expressed confidence in India's Asia Cup chances, citing their performance against England. Sharma advocated selecting the best possible 15-member squad, praising the depth of Indian cricket talent.

Shardul Thakur reflected on teammates Kuldeep Yadav and Abhimanyu Easwaran's disappointment at not getting a chance to play in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Kuldeep hasn't played Test cricket since October 2024, despite being a wicket-taking spin bowler. Easwaran has been a domestic cricket stalwart but continues to wait for his Test debut. Thakur empathized with them, saying it's not easy to sit out and questioning oneself.

Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 title hopes are faltering after a series of disappointing performances with Ferrari. Despite Ferrari's faith in him, former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has urged Hamilton to retire. A four-week break before the Dutch Grand Prix offers Hamilton a chance to reset and reflect on his approach. Author Michael E. Sawyer believes the break will help Hamilton find his way back to the front of the field, particularly in qualifying.

Carlos Alcaraz won his first Cincinnati Open title after Jannik Sinner retired due to heat-related issues after just 23 minutes. Sinner, the defending champion, called for a doctor after trailing 0-5 in the first set. Alcaraz secured his sixth title this season and extended his lead over Sinner in the ATP Live Race To Turin. Sinner's 26-match hard-court winning streak ended, casting doubt on his US Open participation.

Australian all-rounder Beau Webster aims to secure his spot for the 2025-26 Ashes series by performing well in the Sheffield Shield. Despite a promising start to his Test career, Webster acknowledges competition, especially from Cameron Green. He anticipates Green's return to bowling, potentially impacting his position. Webster is determined to prove his worth in domestic cricket, aiming to play in all five Ashes Tests, scheduled from November 2025 to January 2026.