India's vice-captain, Smriti Mandhana, made history during the Women's ODI World Cup match against South Africa by hitting a six that broke a world record set in 1997. Mandhana has been having an exceptional year in cricket and has already set a record for the most centuries in a calendar year. With a few more matches left in the year, she has the chance to become the first women's player to tally 1000-plus runs in a ODI calendar year.
In a thrilling match between India and Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 third round qualifier, a late goal from Indian forward Rahim Ali rescued a valuable point for the Blue Tigers. Despite being reduced to 10 men early in the second half, India showed determination and made clever substitutions to stay in the game. However, with the draw, India must win all remaining matches to stay in the running for an Asian Cup berth, while Singapore remains on top of the group.
The Indian women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is taking on South Africa led by Laura Wolvaardt in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. After securing back-to-back wins against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, India will face a tough challenge against South Africa. All-rounder Amanjot Kaur is expected to return to the field after missing the match against Pakistan due to illness. South Africa will be looking to continue their winning momentum after a convincing victory against New Zealand. The toss has been won by South Africa and they have opted to field first. Stay tuned for the live updates from the match.
Indian all-rounder Harleen Deol recalls how MS Dhoni's call during her injury recovery last year helped her mentally and paved her way back to the Indian team. Dhoni, who is known for his calm and supportive nature, reached out to Harleen himself and had a heartfelt conversation with her, motivating her to stay positive and determined. Harleen now carries this motivation into every inning and has contributed significantly to India's strong start in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025.
India's hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Asia Cup are in jeopardy after a 1-1 draw against Singapore. Despite playing with ten men for an entire half, India managed to salvage a point thanks to Rahim Ali's 90th-minute goal. However, their chances of qualifying for the tournament remain slim as they failed to secure a win.
Richa Ghosh made history as she became only the second Indian wicketkeeper-batter to reach the milestone of 1000 runs in women's ODI cricket. The 22-year-old produced a stellar performance, scoring 94 runs off 77 balls in the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup against South Africa. With this feat, she also set the world record for the most runs scored by a player batting at number eight or below in women's ODIs. Richa's partnership with Sneh Rana proved crucial in setting a competitive total of 251 runs for India, while South Africa would rue their lackluster bowling towards the end.
Richa Ghosh made history on Thursday as she became the fastest Indian and the third-fastest batter overall to score 1000 runs in women's ODIs. She achieved this feat in just 1010 balls, with the likes of Australian Ashleigh Gardner and England's Nat Sciver-Brunt ahead of her. In the match against South Africa, Ghosh came in at No. 8 and scored a sensational 94 runs from just 77 balls, smashing 11 fours and 4 sixes. This knock also helped her break the record for the highest individual score by a No. 8 or lower batter in women's ODIs, previously held by South Africa's Chloe Tryon.
After a 14-year gap, football superstar Lionel Messi is set to make a comeback to India with the "GOAT Tour" in December 2025. This three-day event, in collaboration with major Indian corporations, promises to be more than just a sporting event but a fusion of football, culture, and celebrity glamour. Highlights include a concert, exhibition match, and masterclasses, with the grand kickoff in Kolkata featuring Indian legends Sourav Ganguly and Bhaichung Bhutia. The tour also includes a private gala in Ahmedabad focusing on youth development and sports education.
The Edmonton Oilers have added depth to their offense with the signing of forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million. Roslovic joins the team after a successful season with the Carolina Hurricanes, recording 22 goals and 17 assists in 81 games. His experience and scoring prowess will be valuable for the Oilers in their push to make the playoffs next season. With over 500 career games and 45 playoff appearances, Roslovic brings a combination of skill and playoff experience to the Edmonton roster.
In a crucial match against Pakistan, Australia's Beth Mooney delivered an incredible century while Alana King created history by becoming the first women's cricketer to score a half-century at number 10 in Women's ODI history. Their partnership of 106 runs lifted Australia from a dire 115/8 to a competitive 221 in their 50 overs. Mooney's exceptional form will be crucial for Australia in the remainder of the tournament, while Pakistan will need an extraordinary batting performance to collect the two points.