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Jasprit Bumrah reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC Rankings after his impressive performance against Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). The rankings, revealed on Wednesday, highlighted Bumrah’s impact in India’s 295-run win in Perth.

Bumrah took eight wickets in the match, with figures of 5/72 in the first innings and three more in the second. His performance boosted him from the Number three position to the top, earning a career-best 883 ranking points.

In the batter rankings, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli made significant gains following their centuries against Australia. Jaiswal, who scored his maiden Test hundred in Australia, rose to the second spot, trailing only England’s Joe Root. Kohli’s 30th Test century marked his return to form in red-ball cricket, moving him up nine places to 13th. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant maintained his position at sixth.

Mohammed Siraj, Bumrah’s teammate, also advanced in the rankings. After taking five wickets in the match, Siraj climbed three places to 25th.

Among all-rounders, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin held the top two spots in the Test rankings. Despite not playing in the first Test, the Indian spin duo remained dominant in the rankings.

A 13-year-old boy from Bihar bagged Rs. 1.10 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who represents Bihar cricket team at the Domestic level, has been named as the youngest player to be sold in the Indian Premier League. Rajasthan Royals picked him for a massive amount of Rs. 1.10 Crore at the auction. After warring with Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals managed to get the teenager’s bid.

It is said that talent has no age barriers. Every now and then, extreme talent emerges, setting new records with their exceptional skills and bagging a good sum at a school-going age. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has raised the standards with his extraordinary skills and mature performance. He made headlines on every news channel on Monday, 25th November, when two big franchises of the Indian Premier League were warring for this lad.

Vaibhav got into this limelight in 2024 with his extreme performance in Domestic cricket. At the age of 12, he was able to be a part of Vinoo Mankad Trophy, scoring 400 runs in five matches. Suryavanshi made headlines with a blazing century against Australia U-19, scoring 104 off just 58 balls. At the age of 12, he became the youngest player to score a century in youth cricket.

Coming from Samastipur, a town approximately 100 kilometers to the northeast of Patna, Suryavanshi has already showcased his potential on the domestic circuit. Suryavanshi’s cricketing journey began at the age of four when his father, Sanjeev, a farmer, took in regards his passion for the game.

Despite limited resources, Sanjeev built a small practice area in their backyard to nurture his son’s talent. At nine, Suryavanshi joined a cricket academy and quickly climbed the ranks in Bihar cricket.

India began the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series against Australia with a commanding 295-run victory in Perth on Monday, November 25. This triumph marks India’s largest win by runs against Australia on Australian soil, surpassing their historic first Test victory in Melbourne in 1977. It also stands as India’s 10th Test win in Australia.

In the history of contests between these two teams, this win ranks as the second-largest by runs, following the Mohali Test in 2008, where India secured a 320-run victory. Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah played a pivotal role, claiming eight wickets in the match, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings.

Bumrah became only the second Asian captain to lead his team to a Test victory against Australia in Perth, following Anil Kumble in 2008. At 30, he matched Kapil Dev’s record for the most five-wicket hauls by an Indian bowler in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia), with both now tallying seven.

India dismissed Australia for just 104 runs in the first innings, gaining a 46-run lead. Yashasvi Jaiswal (161) and KL Rahul then built on the advantage with a record-breaking 201-run opening partnership, the highest by an Indian pair in Australia.

Indian Cricketer Hardik Pandya has reclaimed the top position in the ICC T20I latest Men’s Batting Rankings after rising two places, as per a report released on Wednesday.

It is the second time when Pandya is at the top of this list in the ongoing year after India’s T20 World Cup victory in the USA against West Indies in June.

Hardik Pandya had a great score batting and bowling in the Indian men’s cricket team’s match against Bangladesh at home last month, winning the match by 3-0. After this, he was adjudged as the player of the series with 118 runs and one wicket. His contribution was immense at critical stages when India needed him the most.

Hardik’s all-rounder performance was great even during India’s match against South Africa earlier this month, securing the winning title with 3-1.

Hardik Pandya’s performances propelled him to the top of the T20I all-rounder rankings, surpassing England’s Liam Livingstone and Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee.

In the meantime, Tilak Verma went up by 69 places to capture the third spot in the T20 batting rankings. He was player of the Series in South Africa after scoring 280 runs in four matches, including two centuries.

In the batting ranking, Travis Head from Australia and Phil Salt from Englast are ahead of Varma.

India continued its dominance in the competition with a 3-0 win against Japan in the final league match of the Asian Champions Trophy on Sunday to seal its semifinal spot at the top of the table. Despite being defeated, Japan was able to advance to the knockouts after finishing in fourth place. This ensured that the two sides would face off once again in the knockouts.

This was India’s sixth win over Japan in their last seven encounters, but Japan defeated them the last time they faced each other earlier this year in the Paris Olympics. It was possible by scoring the lone goal in the match and dethroning India out of the competition. Although the Japanese team here is entirely different, the heartbreak of that defeat continues to rankle.

India completely dominated the match, leaving no space for Japan to get a look-in. In the second half, India was all over Japan by not letting them enter their circle. It was India’s defense that helped them win the match with ease.

India delivered a commanding performance, defeating Thailand 13-0 in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey, emphasising their dominance and skill on the field. Held in front of an enthusiastic crowd, India’s strength was highlighted as a powerhouse in women’s hockey. From the opening whistle, Indian players asserted control with their relentless attacking strategy and impeccable teamwork. Forward Vandana Katariya emerged as the star of the match with her sharp finishes and precise movements, netting a hat-trick that left the opposition defense in disarray. Complementing her efforts, teammates Deep Grace Ekka and Navneet Kaur added to the goal tally with skillful strikes, ensuring a one-sided affair.

India’s midfield and defense also played crucial roles, maintaining possession and thwarting Thailand’s rare counterattacks. Goalkeeper Savita Punia, though seldom tested, stood firm to maintain a clean sheet. The team’s tactical brilliance and fitness levels underscored their preparedness for the challenges ahead in the tournament. The emphatic win boosts India’s confidence and positions them as strong contenders for the title. Coach Janneke Schopman praised the players for their focus and execution, emphasizing the importance of maintaining momentum in the upcoming matches. This victory reaffirms India’s rising stature in women’s hockey on the international stage.

India has etched its name in cricketing history by becoming only the second team in the world to win 100 T20 Internationals away from home. This remarkable achievement shows the consistency, skill, and adaptability of the Indian cricket team across diverse conditions and against formidable opponents. Achieving this milestone has marked India’s evolution in the shortest format of the game. The Indian team, led by dynamic captains and bolstered by a mix of experienced stalwarts and promising youngsters, has consistently delivered stellar performances on foreign soil. Whether it’s the aggressive batting approach, disciplined bowling, or razor-sharp fielding, India has showcased its ability to rise to challenges in high-pressure scenarios.

The landmark 100th win reflects India’s prowess in conquering diverse pitches, weather conditions, and crowd dynamics. Players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and others have played pivotal roles, cementing India’s reputation as a cricketing powerhouse. India’s accomplishment places it alongside other cricketing giants, further solidifying its dominance in international cricket. As the team eyes more records, fans can expect India to continue its remarkable journey, inspiring millions and upholding its legacy in the global cricketing arena.

Kashyap Bakle and Snehal Kauthankar, two Goan batters created record scoring highest ever runs in partnership in Ranjit Trophy. The duo scored their triple centuries adding 606 runs to beat Arunachal Pradesh by an inning and 551 runs.

Goa scored at total of 727 runs with the help of Bakle’s 300 run off just 269 balls and Kauthankar’s 314 off 215 balls. The incredible batters created history for the third wicket partnership for the highest number of runs in the tournament’s ninety-year history. The team Goa declared their first innings. Now, this unbroken 606-run partnership between the batters is the second highest stand in the first class cricket history. The highest run partnership was created by the 624 runs partnership between Sri Lanka’s legendary cricketers Kumara Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene against South Africa in 2006 Test match.

In the Rajit Trophy, the previously stood highest record was between Swapnil Gugale and Ankit Bawne who batted for Maharashtra against Delhi during the season of 2016-17 and scored 594. In the Ranjit Trophy’s recorded history, this is only the second time when a triple-century partnership has been scored in the same innings.

The world’s first high-altitude para sports complex will open in Leh, Ladakh, with the goal of providing specialised training for para-athletes in preparation for the 2028 Paralympics. The innovative effort is a collaboration between the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh and the Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF), as formalised by a Memorandum of Understanding.

This facility, designed to be inclusive and world-class, will welcome para-athletes from India and outside, providing them with a unique high-altitude setting to help them gain a competitive advantage. Indian competitors would also benefit from training with top para-athletes from around the world, which will promote excellence and international collaboration.

Advocate Tashi Gyalson, Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of Ladakh, expressed delight in Leh’s participation in building this pioneering institution, stating that it can potentially increase India’s para-sport successes. He cited India’s recent triumph at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, where Indian para-athletes won 29 medals, including seven golds.

While building is underway, AMF will identify talented children with special needs (CwSN) in the region for screening, counselling, and beginning training at AMF’s Infinity Parasports Academy in Hyderabad, Asia’s first para sports academy and rehab facility.

Uma Mahesh won gold in the men’s 10m Air Rifle team event at the FISU World University Championship, which took place on Monday in New Delhi’s Karni Singh Stadium. Competing alongside his colleagues, the 20-year-old exhibited exceptional skill, propelling India to first place.

Uma, a native of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, has continually impressed in the shooting world, having won two ISSF World Cup gold medals and one Asian Championship gold. He trains at the prestigious Gun for Glory Academy, founded by Olympic champion Gagan Narang, as part of the ‘Project Leap’ curriculum, a one-of-a-kind project geared at polishing potential athletes’ technical, physical, and mental qualities for worldwide success.

Uma’s family is very supportive of his photographic ambitions. His father, Maddineni Rama Krishna, introduced him to the sport, and his mother, Maddineni Manjula, ensured he had the necessary means to succeed. Uma attributes much of his achievement to coach Neha Chavan’s dedicated mentorship. “Coach Neha has been more than a coach; she’s been a guardian, especially through Project Leap,” he stated.

Gagan Narang praised Uma’s perseverance, saying, “Uma’s dedication and relentless focus have earned him this triumph, and Gun for Glory is proud to support such talent in its mission.”