India's Test series against England concluded in a 2-2 draw after a clinical bowling performance led by Mohammed Siraj on the final morning at the Kennington Oval. The five-match series, which lasted seven weeks, delivered 25 days of intense red-ball cricket between two closely matched sides. England had an early lead in Leeds, but India recovered strongly in Edgbaston. The hosts bounced at Lord's, while the fourth Test at Old Trafford finished in a tie. India then put on a comprehensive display at the Oval. The series had a major impact on the ICC Test rankings. Yashasvi Jaiswal entere
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been announced as the official host cities for the 2025 Men's T20 Asia Cup, which will be held from September 9 to 28. Dubai will host 11 matches, including the highly anticipated final, while Abu Dhabi will host eight games. On September 10, India will face the UAE in Dubai in the first of its Group A matches. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match is scheduled on September 14 at the same venue. India's third group game against Oman is scheduled for September 19 in Abu Dhabi. Group A includes India, Pakistan, the UAE, and Oman. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Af
India finished their campaign at the FISU World University Games 2025 in Germany with 12 medals. The final day saw three medals added to the tally—two bronze and one silver—bringing the total to two gold, five silver, and five bronze. Ankita Dhyani, a 2024 Paris Olympian, finished second in the women's 3,000m steeplechase, trailing only Finland's Ilona Mononen. The women's 20 km race walk team of Sejal Singh, Munita Prajapati, and Mansi Negi won bronze with a combined timing of 4:56:06. China took gold, while Australia received silver. Sejal clocked the fastest time among Indians, cloc
England won the UEFA Women's European Championship 2025 title with a stunning penalty shootout victory over Spain in Basel. The final ended 1-1 after extra time, with England winning the shootout 3-1. Chloe Kelly converted the decisive penalty, securing back-to-back European titles for the Lionesses. In the 25th minute, Mariona Caldentey headed home a cross from Ona Batlle following superb buildup by Aitana Bonmatí, giving Spain the lead. In the 57th minute, Alessia Russo equalised with a stunning header off a Chloe Kelly cross. The match mirrored the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final,
India's visit to England continues to be a rollercoaster, with the hosts seizing control of the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Day 4. After bowling India out for 358 in their first innings, England responded with a huge score of 669, taking a commanding lead. India's second innings began disastrously, with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan both dismissed for zero. Despite the early collapse, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill demonstrated toughness under pressure. The duo kept India's hopes alive by maintaining an unbroken partnership throughout the innings. On Day 4, Rahul stayed unbroken
Spain defeated Germany 1-0 in the Women's Euro 2025 semifinals in Zurich, setting up a final clash with England. The match was heading for penalties until Aitana Bonmati scored in the 113th minute, beating German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger at her near post. Despite a quiet game, the Barcelona midfielder delivered at a crucial moment to keep Spain's hopes of winning their first European Championship alive. Cata Coll, Germany's goalkeeper, made crucial saves, including a double stop to deny Klara Buhl and Carlotta Wamser in stoppage time, assuring Germany's close escape. Spain had never
India defeated England by 13 runs in the third and final ODI at Chester-le-Street, taking the series 2-1. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur set the tone with a controlled 102 off 84 balls, her seventh ODI century. She became the third Indian woman to reach 4000 ODI runs, joining Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana. India scored 318 for 5 after deciding to bat. Pratika Rawal and Mandhana exchanged a 64-run opening stand before Mandhana left for 45. Harleen Deol scored 45, while Jemimah Rodrigues hit a quick 50 off 45 deliveries, forming a 110-run partnership with Kaur. Richa Ghosh scored a fast 38 off 1
Formula One remains on track to reach its target of being Net Zero by 2030, with the sport reporting a 26% reduction in carbon emissions by the end of 2024 compared to the 2018 baseline. Collaboration with Formula One teams, partners, promoters, and the FIA has helped to accelerate advancement. The race calendar has grown from 21 events in 2018 to 24 in each of the last two seasons. Race attendance has increased from 4 million to 6.5 million, and the sport's global fanbase has surpassed 826 million. Data reveal that without operational adjustments, emissions might have increased by 10% ove
Australia began their five-match T20 International series against the West Indies with a close three-wicket win, driven by a memorable debut performance from Mitchell Owen. In his first international appearance, Owen smashed 50 runs off just 27 balls, including six towering sixes. His innings had a strike rate of 185.18 and was essential in helping Australia chase down the target and take a 1-0 lead in the series. His fearless batting earned him the Player of the Match award. Owen's fifty on debut places him in an exclusive group of Australian cricketers. He became only the fourth Austr
Kho Kho, one of India's oldest indigenous sports, reached a significant milestone with its debut in Singapore. The Asian Kho Kho Federation and the Kho Kho Association of Singapore hosted the event at Jurong West Secondary School to promote the sport in the country. The day featured training sessions, theory presentations, and exhibition matches aimed at promoting Kho Kho around Singapore. Officials from the Kho Kho Association of Malaysia conducted a clinic for 180 children from different parts of Singapore. This was followed by hands-on training in Kho Kho's rules, methods, and essential