Indian Sports Highlights: Football Setback, Cricket Semifinals, and Boxing Victories

November 19, 2025

In recent Indian sports news, the national football team suffered a surprising 0-1 defeat against Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Meanwhile, the India A cricket team advanced to the semifinals of the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament, largely due to Harsh Dubey's impressive half-century. On the domestic cricket front, Rinku Singh shone with an unbeaten 98 in the Ranji Trophy. Indian boxers also brought home laurels, with Preeti Pawar and Pawan Bartwal securing significant wins in international competitions.