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Getting Last-Minute Chance to Play in World Cup Was All God’s Plan: Shafali Verma
New Delhi, November 3, 2025 India’s dynamic opener Shafali Verma described her dramatic recall to the national squad ahead of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup semi-finals as nothing short of divine intervention, saying her last-minute inclusion and eventual match-winning heroics in the final were all part of “God’s plan.” At the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday, Shafali delivered a stellar all-round performance in India’s historic 52-run win over South Africa, scoring 87 runs and taking...
Rohan Bopanna Retires at 45 After Historic Grand Slam Wins and World No. 1 Feat
Paris | November 1, 2025 Indian tennis legend Rohan Bopanna announced his retirement from professional tennis on Saturday at the age of 45, bringing to an end a glittering career that spanned more than two decades and was marked by record-breaking achievements, Grand Slam victories, and an enduring legacy in doubles tennis. Bopanna, who became the oldest men’s doubles world number one and the oldest men’s Grand Slam champion in the Open Era, leaves behind a remarkable story of perseverance...
Shafali Verma Joins India’s World Cup Squad as Pratika Rawal Ruled Out with Injury
Navi Mumbai | October 28, 2025 In a crucial change ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semi-finals, India have drafted in young opener Shafali Verma as a replacement for Pratika Rawal, who has been sidelined due to an ankle injury. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the update on Sunday, marking a significant reshuffle for the Indian side as they gear up for the knockout stages of the tournament. Rawal sustained the injury during India’s final group-stage match...
India Extend Commanding Lead with 18 More Medals on Day 2 of South Asian Athletics Championships
Ranchi | October 26, 2025 India continued their dominance at the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025, adding 18 medals on the second day at Ranchi’s Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium. The hosts clinched seven gold, eight silver, and three bronze medals on Saturday, pushing their overall tally to an impressive 32. Sri Lanka maintained a strong challenge with eight gold and a total of 23 medals, while Nepal trailed in third with three bronze. In track events, Nandhini K of India captured...
Australia Edge Past India in Adelaide to Clinch ODI Series with a Game to Spare
Adelaide | October 24, 2025 Australia secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over India at the Adelaide Oval to seal the one-day international series 2–0, with one match remaining. Led by resilient half-centuries from all-rounders Matt Short and Cooper Connolly, the hosts chased down India’s total of 264 for nine with 3.4 overs to spare, despite a tense finish. Matt Short played a gritty knock of 74 at number three, showing immense determination after injuring a finger earlier in the field....