SPORTS

Virat Kohli’s return to the Indian cricket squad after a seven-month break, and his viral social media post, have set off speculation about his ODI future, just as India prepares for a three-match series against Australia in Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney.

India made a strong start at 65/1 in 13.2 overs against South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, with Pratika Rawal impressing early in their key Women's World Cup 2025 fixture.

Mohammed Siraj delivered a stellar performance in the IND vs WI 1st Test on October 2, 2025, claiming 4 wickets for 35 runs and overtaking Mitchell Starc’s record for most Test wickets in 2025.

India has named a 15-member squad for the two-Test series against West Indies beginning October 2 in Ahmedabad. Key highlights include Bumrah’s selection despite workload concerns, Jadeja’s vice-captaincy, and Karun Nair’s omission.

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra ended eighth, while compatriot Sachin Yadav surprised with a fourth-place finish as Keshorn Walcott led the men’s javelin final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem was eliminated after struggling with his throws.

India demolished UAE by nine wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 opener in Dubai, chasing 57 in just 4.3 overs after Kuldeep Yadav’s sensational 4/7.

India’s Yuki Bhambri and New Zealand’s Michael Venus have made history by advancing to the US Open 2025 men’s doubles semifinals, marking Bhambri’s best senior Grand Slam result to date.

Manchester United suffered a shocking Carabao Cup exit after losing on penalties to League Two's Grimsby Town, with Bryan Mbeumo missing the decisive spot-kick in a marathon 12-11 shootout.

India’s Sports Ministry has greenlit the cricket team’s participation in the 2025 Asia Cup, with India and Pakistan to meet at least twice in Dubai despite a strict new policy banning bilateral sports ties.

Dr. Vece Paes, a member of India's bronze medal-winning hockey team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and father of tennis ace Leander Paes, passed away in Kolkata at age 80 after battling illness.