Cricket: India vs Australia T20I Series Concludes with Indian Victory
India emerged victorious in the five-match T20 International series against Australia, clinching the series 2-1. The fifth and final T20I, held in Brisbane on Saturday, November 8, 2025, was abandoned due to incessant rain and lightning. Before the play was halted, Indian openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill had provided a blazing start, with India at 52 for no loss in just 4.5 overs. Abhishek Sharma, who remained unbeaten on 23 runs off 13 balls, and Shubman Gill, with 29 runs off 16 deliveries, showcased aggressive batting. Abhishek Sharma was deservingly named the Player of the Series for his consistent performance, accumulating 163 runs at an average of 40.75.
Abhishek Sharma Sets New T20I Record
In a remarkable achievement, Abhishek Sharma became the fastest batter in terms of balls faced to reach 1,000 T20I runs. He accomplished this milestone in just 528 deliveries during the India vs Australia T20I series, surpassing Suryakumar Yadav's previous record of 573 balls. Sharma also became the second-fastest Indian in terms of innings, reaching the mark in 28 innings, closely following Virat Kohli's 27 innings.
Rishabh Pant's Resilient Comeback
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant displayed immense resilience in the second unofficial Test against South Africa A in Bengaluru. Despite being forced to retire hurt after multiple blows from fast bowler Tshepo Moreki, Pant returned to the crease to score a quick-fire 65 off 54 balls, including a half-century.
India's Mixed Performance in Hong Kong Sixes
India faced a challenging day at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, suffering two back-to-back defeats. They lost to Kuwait by 27 runs and were later defeated by the United Arab Emirates by four wickets.
Richa Ghosh to be Felicitated for Women's World Cup Triumph
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is set to felicitate Richa Ghosh at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This ceremony will celebrate her crucial role in India's triumph at the 2025 Women's World Cup.
Historic Father-Son Duo in International Cricket
International cricket witnessed a historic moment as 50-year-old Suhail Sattar and his 17-year-old son Yahya Suhail played together for Timor-Leste in their nation's debut T20I match against Indonesia in November 2025. This marks the first time a father-son duo has batted together in a men's international cricket match.
Hockey: 126th Beighton Cup Commences in Kolkata
The 126th edition of the Beighton Cup, one of the oldest hockey championships globally, began in Kolkata. The tournament is being hosted at the newly inaugurated Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Hockey Stadium, featuring a world-class synthetic turf and a 22,000-seat capacity.
Indian Shooters Excel at ISSF World Championships
Indian shooters continued to make their mark on the international stage. Ravinder Singh clinched a gold medal in the Men's 50-meter Pistol event at the ISSF World Championships in Egypt. The Indian trio of Ravinder Singh, Kamaljeet, and Yogesh Kumar also secured a team silver medal in the event. Additionally, Elavenil Valarivan earned a bronze medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle event.
Chess: Praggnanandhaa Advances in FIDE World Cup
In the FIDE World Cup 2025, Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa R advanced to the fourth round after winning his match against Hovhannisyan Robert. Fellow Indian player Arjun Erigaisi also progressed to Round 4.
MS Dhoni Confirmed for IPL 2026; Ahmedabad Shortlisted for T20 World Cup Final
Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed that captain MS Dhoni will continue to play in the 2026 Indian Premier League season. Furthermore, Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, the world's largest cricket stadium, has been shortlisted to host the final match of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.