India recently claimed a T20I series win against the visiting West Indies, showcasing their improving form. Smriti Mandhana's solid half-century and Richa Ghosh's record-equalling fastest fifty powered India to their highest-ever T20I total of 217 in the decider. The team dominated, sealing the series in style. In Women's ODIs, India holds a strong advantage over West Indies, winning 21 of their 26 clashes. The last meeting in the 2022 Women’s ODI World Cup saw India crush West Indies by 155 runs in Hamilton. India also started their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a convincing
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 will be played in Pakistan and a neutral venue. India-Pakistan matches at ICC events from 2024-2027 will be held at neutral venues. This decision was confirmed by the ICC Board on Thursday, December 19. The Champions Trophy 2025, hosted by Pakistan, is scheduled for February and March 2025. The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, hosted by India, will also follow the neutral venue arrangement for India-Pakistan games. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, will follow the same arrangement. The PCB has secured hosting
Real Madrid triumphed in the Intercontinental Cup, beating C.F. Pachuca 3-0. Carlo Ancelotti became Real Madrid’s most successful manager, winning 15 trophies across European competitions. Los Blancos’ front three delivered with one goal each. The game started slowly for Madrid as they struggled to create chances in the final third. Pachuca’s first shot on target came in the 6th minute, but Courtois made a crucial save. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 37th minute, assisted by Vini Jr. It was a stellar return for Mbappe, who had just recovered from an ankle injury. Madri
India will host the prestigious World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025. This move strengthens its support for the breakaway World Boxing (WB) organization. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will organise the event, along with the Third World Boxing Congress, which will include elections for the Presidency and Executive Board. This will be BFI’s first international event since officially aligning with World Boxing. The last major event hosted by BFI was the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship in 2023. “It’s a proud moment for India to be recognized by World Boxing for hosti
The next generation of Asian women's cricket is set to shine at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as the ACC Women’s U-19 Asia Cup kicks off. The tournament follows closely after the men's U-19 competition, which wrapped up earlier this week. Day one promises a high-stakes clash as India faces Pakistan in a much-anticipated showdown. Both teams will aim for a commanding win to kick-start their campaign and gain an early advantage in the tournament. With arch-rivals on the field, this match is bound to draw attention. India, Pakistan, and Nepal make up Group A, where only th
Reeza Hendricks powered South Africa to victory with his maiden T20 century, smashing 117 off 63 balls. His stunning knock helped the Proteas chase down 210 for three with three balls to spare. Pakistan put up a strong fight, scoring 206 for five, thanks to opener Saim Ayub’s brilliant unbeaten 98 off 57 balls. Unfortunately, he missed out on his maiden T20 century, as he didn’t get a chance to face the final nine balls of the innings. With this win, South Africa sealed the series 2-0, marking their first T20 series victory since August 2022. The match also set a record for the most
The 2025 Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) will be hosted in two Union Territories. Ladakh will hold the ice events from January 23 to 27, while Jammu & Kashmir will organize the snow events from February 22 to 25. Launched in 2020, the Khelo India Winter Games have seen consistent growth in participation. The first edition welcomed 1000 athletes, including 306 women. This number rose to 1350 in 2021 and crossed 1500 in 2022, showcasing the growing popularity of the event. The Winter Games will mark the beginning of the Khelo India season. Following this, the Youth & Para Games wi
Gowthaman Elangovan, a para throwball player from Madurai, has been selected for the Asian Para Throwball Championship in Cambodia, scheduled for December 2024. He is now seeking sponsors from philanthropists, corporates, and individuals to support his participation. Elangovan recently showcased his talent by winning a gold medal in the International Para Throwball Championship 2024, held in Thailand by the International Para Throwball Organisation in June. He also won a gold medal in the shot put event for men with cerebral palsy, organised by the State Sports Development Authority at Che
Kush Maini has etched his name in motorsport history, becoming the first and only Indian to win an FIA Constructors’ World Championship in the world of Junior Formula racing. Driving for the Invicta Racing Team, Kush played a pivotal role in securing the coveted F2 Constructors’ Championship, a landmark achievement for Indian motorsport. This triumph caps off an exceptional season for Maini, who had earlier made headlines as the first Indian to secure an F2 pole position. Overcoming the ups and downs of the championship, he contributed significantly to Invicta's victory over Campos Rac
Mumtaz Khan stole the show with a stunning four-goal performance, while Kanika Siwach and Deepika each netted hat-tricks to lead defending champions India to a dominant 13-1 victory over Bangladesh in their opening match of the Women's Junior Asia Cup on Sunday. Relentless Attack from the Start India’s dominance was clear from the very beginning. Deepika opened the scoring with a penalty corner conversion in the 7th minute, giving India an early lead. Manisha and Kanika followed up with goals, pushing India to a 3-1 lead by the end of the first quarter. Bangladesh's only response came