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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.

Day 1 of the India vs England 5th Test at The Oval saw Karun Nair hit a resilient fifty as India fought back after early setbacks. Only 64 overs were possible due to rain, leaving the contest evenly poised.

The Indian cricket team has lodged a formal complaint with the ICC during the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, arguing that England received preferential treatment in ball replacement decisions. The controversy centers on repeated shape issues with the Dukes ball and alleged lack of transparency in the selection process.

India finished Day 1 at 264/4 against England in the 4th Test at Old Trafford, with debutant Sai Sudharsan scoring a crucial 61. On Day 2, Ravindra Jadeja was dismissed early for 20 and Rishabh Pant's injury leaves his batting status uncertain. The visitors are at 310/5 in a must-win match to level the series.

Deepti Sharma’s unbeaten 62 and a Rishabh Pant-inspired one-handed six led India to a four-wicket win against England in the first ODI at Southampton, chasing down 259 with 10 balls to spare.