Indian chess fans have much to look forward to as the FIDE World Cup 2025 is set to take place in Goa, with some of the biggest names in the game participating. The tournament will see top-seeded players like D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and Pragg and Erigaisi receive byes in the opening round, while Women's World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh will face off against Geek star Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis. In addition, other Indian players like Vidit Gujrathi, P. Harikrishna, and Nihal Sarin will also have a shot at the prestigious title. The event will also feature renowned international players like Anish Giri and Wesley So, making for an exciting and highly competitive tournament.
The International League T20, which has recently been gaining more attention due to increased Indian participation, will see a number of well-known names from the Indian cricket world in its upcoming fourth edition. This includes players such as Dinesh Karthik, who has already confirmed his participation with Sharjah Warriorz, as well as other big names like R Ashwin, Ankit Rajpoot, Siddharth Kaul, and Priyank Panchal who are likely to be in the auction pool. With each team required to have a certain number of players from different countries, the league promises to be an exciting mix of international talent.
Lionel Messi further solidified his status as one of the greatest football players of all time as he achieved yet another milestone in his stellar career. During a match against the New England Revolution, Messi provided three assists, pushing his combined goals and assists for the 2025 season to over 40. This feat has him joining Carlos Vela in the exclusive club of players who have achieved over 40 goal involvements in a single MLS season.
Battling it out on the field, Sevilla dominated against Barcelona, handing them their first defeat this season in a 4-1 victory. Despite a strong start from Barcelona, Sevilla took the lead with a goal from Luuk de Jong in the 8th minute. The pressure continued as Barcelona failed to convert a penalty kick, ultimately leading to a resounding victory for Sevilla.
Former India cricketer and national selector Saba Karim has joined the debate on the decision to remove Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain. He expresses his disagreement with the selectors' decision and suggests having separate captains for white-ball and red-ball cricket. He also shares his opinion on Suryakumar Yadav's potential dismissal as T20I captain after the 2026 T20 World Cup. In the midst of all this, Team India gears up for their upcoming match against the West Indies. Don't miss out on any updates and news from the Mega-Auction, follow Sportskeeda for live updates.
In an exciting match between India and Pakistan in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, India surpassed their previous highest total of 227 without a single player scoring a fifty. The impressive total of 247 was achieved with a 48-run opening stand and strong contributions from the middle order. However, Pakistan's Diana Baig dominated with best-ever World Cup figures by a Pakistan pacer and helped bowl out the Indian team for the first time ever in an ODI clash. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling match.
Barcelona was dealt a major blow in their La Liga title hopes as they were soundly defeated by Sevilla. Despite Robert Lewandowski's missed penalty, the defending champions could not overcome the two-goal deficit and ultimately fell to their first league defeat of the season. Former Barcelona winger Alexis Sanchez and a sweeping counter-attack from Isaac Romero were enough to secure the victory for Sevilla, who had not beaten Barcelona in over a decade.
India was swept with emotions as Team India won the Asia Cup 2025 T20 title against Pakistan. From streets to social media, congratulatory messages flooded the nation for the champions. Fans expressed their pride, passion, and national unity through heartfelt wishes and inspiring quotes. Congratulations to Team India from all over the country!
The cross-border conflict between India and Pakistan in April-May impacted the Men's Asia Cup match on September 14, with players refusing to shake hands. This tension has now spilled over into the Women's World Cup match on October 5, with captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana maintaining distance and no interaction between them. Despite the drama, the teams are focused on the game, with Pakistan choosing to field first in the wet conditions in Colombo.
India proves to be a dominant force as they defeat Pakistan by 88 runs in a Women's Cricket clash. Harleen Deol's 46 and Kranti Gaud's 3 for 20 lead India to a competitive total of 247, while Pakistan's Sidra Amin's resilient 81 goes in vain as they fall well short. India continues to extend their unbeaten streak against Pakistan to 12 ODIs, solidifying their position at the top of the table.