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Shreyanshi Valisetty advanced to the final of the International Junior Badminton Tournament by defeating Thanvipatri 21-17, 21-13 in the U-19 women’s singles semi-final. In the other semi-final, Aikya Shetty edged past Tanvireddy 21-19, 22-24, 22-11. Meanwhile, Gnanadattu secured a place in the U-19 men’s singles final.
North East United Football Club made history by winning the Durand Cup 2025 for the 2nd consecutive year, becoming the team with the second-most titles after East Bengal. With this victory in the prestigious annual domestic tournament, the club also earned a prize money of ₹1.21 crore, marking a big achievement in Indian football.
Former Cricketer Virender Sehwag revealed a tense moment with ex-coach Greg Chappell, who once threatened to drop him if he didn’t score. Sehwag responded with a 184-run knock and asked Rahul Dravid to keep Chappell away. Sehwag, who scored 8,586 Test runs at 49.34, shared the story in a recent interview.
Amid retirement speculation, Virat Kohli trained intensely at Lord’s ahead of India’s ODI series against Australia. Though retired from T20Is and Tests, Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain active in ODIs. BCCI’s Rajeev Shukla dismissed farewell talk, saying both are still playing and any retirement decision must come from the players themselves.
India’s Test captain Shubman Gill is expected to miss the upcoming Duleep Trophy due to illness. India’s 2025–26 domestic season will kick off with the Duleep Trophy. Gill was named captain of the North Zone and could have been available for the match against the East Zone at the BCCI’s CoE ground in Bengaluru from […]
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh recently revealed his love story with Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj. Their engagement took place in June. Rinku shared that their romance began during the 2022 IPL season in Mumbai, during the COVID period. He noticed her photo on a fan page and liked her. The couple will marry soon.
Reigning world champions Argentina, likely led by Lionel Messi, will play a FIFA friendly in Kerala between November 10 and 18, possibly in Kochi. This is part of two remaining 2025 friendlies, the first in the US. Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman confirmed the team’s visit, noting Argentina’s massive fan following in the state.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw will be held on December 5, 2025, at Washington DC’s Kennedy Center, announced by US President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. The draw will confirm group-stage matchups for the 48-team tournament. Host nations Mexico, Canada, and the US take seeded spots, with 42 of 48 teams […]
South Africa avenged their T20 series loss by sealing the ODI series 2-0 against Australia with a 84-run win in the second ODI. Batting first, they posted 277 runs before being bowled out. Australia managed only 193 in reply. Lungi Ngidi starred with the ball, taking a brilliant five-wicket haul.
Rahul Dravid praised his U19 batch, highlighting Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson as standout performers. He also named Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Prithvi Shaw among top talents. Reflecting on India’s 2016 U19 campaign, Dravid emphasized preparation over winning, aiming to build future stars through meaningful exposure rather than just chasing short-term results.
The BCCI has called for applications to fill two positions in the men’s senior selection panel, one in the junior panel, and four in the women’s senior panel. Applications must be submitted by September 10. Selection typically reflects zonal representation, though BCCI hasn’t confirmed which current selectors will remain.
Amid widespread speculation about Shreyas Iyer being named ODI captain, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has dismissed such claims, stating no such discussion took place. BCCI sources confirmed that there is no consideration of appointing anyone else, with Shubman Gill firmly in line for the role, putting an end to all circulating rumors.
Ajinkya Rahane expressed disappointment over Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad despite his stellar IPL performances. Rahane urged proper communication between selectors and Iyer, emphasizing his importance to the team’s future. He understands squad balance but insists clear dialogue is essential to support Iyer’s career ahead.
India won’t allow bilateral sports events with Pakistan, but Indian teams can still play them in multination tournaments like the Asia Cup, said the Sports Ministry. The policy supports international sports body guidelines. While restricting bilateral ties, India aims to remain a global sports hub by easing visa rules for international athletes and officials.
Cricketer Mohammed Siraj’s new restaurant, Joharfa, in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, is creating a buzz with its royal ambiance and premium pricing—Rs 355 for salad, Rs 3,999 for a platter. Offering Mughal to Chinese cuisines with a Hyderabadi twist, Joharfa’s biryani stands out, earning praise despite the steep