Indian Sports Round-up: Gill's Absence from Crucial Test, Nikhat Zareen's Gold, and Air Quality Concerns
November 21, 2025
The Indian sports landscape on November 20, 2025, saw significant developments across various disciplines. In cricket, attention remained on the second Test against South Africa, with star batsman Shubman Gill likely to miss the crucial match due to a neck spasm. Boxing brought glory as Nikhat Zareen secured a gold medal at the World Boxing Cup Finals. Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, while chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi exited the FIDE World Cup. The Indian football team faced a setback in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, but a positive note emerged with Ryan Williams gaining FIFA clearance to represent India. Off the field, severe air quality in Delhi-NCR led to the postponement of physical sports competitions.