Facing off against formidable opponent Ansil Nalakath Abbas, Mandalapu clinched a decisive 3-0 sweep in the best-of-five series, sealing his position as the main player to represent India at the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain from October 22-31, 2025. Ansil will join the contingent as the official substitute for the event, as per a press release from the ESports Federation of India (ESFI).
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Washington Sundar was declared India's 'Impact Player' in the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy for his indispensable all-round contributions ahead of Mohammed Siraj, captain Shubman Gill and others.
It can be said with some degree of certainty that Jasprit Bumrah not being able to take the workload of five Tests hasn’t gone down too well with the BCCI
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will host the fourth Sub-Junior (U-15) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships from August 7 to 13, 2025, at Galgotias University in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Ashwin was speaking on his YouTube Channel, Ash ki Baat, following India's thrilling six-run win over England at The Oval on Monday, which helped India level the series 2-2, marking the start of Shubman Gill's era as a captain with immense promise, a never-give-up attitude and record-breaking batting/bowling feats.
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Bumrah offers a different case, as the physios have laid out a certain roadmap for his international future which saw him playing only in three Tests in England
Head coach Gautam Gambhir, shared his vision, 'That is gonna be the ideology of the Test team where it won't be about individual-centric, it will be about team.'
Speaking ahead of the league's resumption, Jhangiani, who is also the President of the People's Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI) and Vice President of the Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF), looked back at what drew her into this relatively untapped sport in India.
List of closely-fought series in the last decade and half that had the quintessential crests and troughs of Test cricket
'When I woke up this morning, I had a feeling inside that I can do it. I can change the game. Because I had so much belief, that's when I went to Google, took out a picture of 'believe', and put it on my wallpaper, that I can do it,' he revealed.
Vaughan says the thrilling series against India should be a perfect preparation for England for this year's Ashes in Australia, starting in November
Throughout the series, there were brilliant batting displays witnessed, a staggering run aggregate of 7,187, the second-highest in Test history. The contest was marked by aggressive intent and attacking cricket from both sides, leading to 14 team totals of 300 or more, equalling the record for the most 300-plus scores in a Test series.
She achieved this milestone while competing in the National Chess Tournament (Under-9 category) held in Gurugram last month
Iga Swiatek lost to Clara Tauson at the Canadian Open. Top seed Coco Gauff also suffered an upset. Tauson will play Madison Keys in the quarterfinals. Naomi Osaka advanced to the quarterfinals. Alex de Minaur and Ben Shelton won their respective matches.
Aman Sehrawat dominated selection trials, securing his spot for the World Championship after his Olympic bronze. Sujeet Kalkal and Deepak Punia also qualified. Sehrawat aims for his first senior World Championship medal.
'It is due to him that we have a fantastic stadium today (JSCA Stadium). Personally, it feels like we have lost a father figure. May his soul rest in peace,' said Tiwary while offering his final respects.
The 2025 Test series between India and England will go down in the history books as one of the most riveting and record-breaking five-match contests ever played. Ending in a 2-2 draw, the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy had everything, drama, resilience, high-quality performances, and above all, a flurry of statistical milestones that underlined just how extraordinary the cricket was over the past few weeks, as per Wisden.
England need to seek answers ahead of the five-match Ashes series in Australia later this year. If they harbour aspirations on reaching the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final for the first time then a positive result in Down Under is crucial, as per the official website of ICC.
India have some important decisions to make ahead of their next assignment in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as Shubman Gill's side heading home for a pair of two-match series against the West Indies and South Africa across October and November, as per the official website of ICC.
Brazil's bond with football is deep and everlasting. Famous for their flair, skill, and unmatched love for the game, Brazilian players always bring a special charm to the pitch and the Indian Super League (ISL) has witnessed this magic time and again, according to the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL).
Khalid Jamil has always taken the tough path in Indian football. Calm, soft-spoken, and never one to chase the spotlight, he has made a name for himself not through hype, but through consistent results. From guiding Mumbai FC through steady seasons to scripting a fairy-tale I-League win with Aizawl FC, from handling the pressure of coaching Kolkata giants to breaking new ground in the Indian Super League (ISL), Jamil's coaching journey has been all about hard work and belief, as per the official website of the ISL.
The Archery Association of India is launching an Archery League in October. The league will feature top Indian and foreign archers in recurve and compound disciplines across six franchise teams. The event, backed by World Archery, aims to boost Indian archers' performance and Olympic prospects.
Palpreet Singh Brar, from a small Indian village, is captain of the Indian men's basketball team for the FIBA Asia Cup. He started playing in Ludhiana and made history in 2016 by entering the NBA D-League. His success is attributed to hard work and support, despite lacking local sports facilities.
Scenes of pure jubilation and ecstacy unfolded in the visitors' dressing room as the Indian players and management experienced euphoria with head coach Gautam Gambhir being overwhelmed by pure emotions after India scripted a story of success straight out of the fairytale books.
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's former coach Jwala Singh shared his thoughts on the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 played between the Three Lions and India, which ended in a 2-2 draw, saying that this victory is 'memorable' not only for the Indian team but also for Indian cricket as they have not able to win a Test series in the last 18 years.
Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Bengaluru FC released a statement to confirm that they have suspended the salaries of players and staff members due to the 'uncertainty' surrounding the future of the tournament.
Siraj fifer helps team seal England Test series 2-2 with 6-run victory
AIFF officials to meet eight ISL club owners on Thursday to discuss uncertainty over league's future
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced that a meeting has been scheduled with CEOs from eight Indian Super League (ISL) clubs for Thursday in the national capital to discuss the onoing issue with the nation's top-tier football tournament.
The Federal Bank Pune Marathon returns for its much-awaited 2nd edition, scheduled on Sunday, November 23, and Pune has now cemented its place on India's growing fitness map.
The high-scoring action continued in the second season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) as West Delhi Lions pulled off a spectacular run chase, defeating East Delhi Riders by 7 wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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