Cricket: India Lifts Asia Cup 2025 Trophy After Thrilling Victory Over Pakistan
The Indian cricket team emerged victorious in the Asia Cup 2025 final, securing their ninth continental title with a five-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. Chasing a target of 147, India's innings was anchored by a heroic unbeaten 69 runs from Tilak Varma. Earlier, Kuldeep Yadav was instrumental with the ball, picking up four crucial wickets to restrict Pakistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash reward of Rs 21 crore for the victorious team and support staff. Adding to the post-match headlines, India captain Suryakumar Yadav pledged his entire Asia Cup 2025 match fees to the Indian Army.
A notable incident occurred during the post-match ceremony where the Indian team reportedly celebrated without the trophy on the dais, with reports suggesting they refused to collect it from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi.
BCCI Elects New President
In a significant development for Indian cricket administration, former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas has been elected as the 37th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during its Annual General Meeting.
Shooting: Anushka Thokur Secures Second Gold at ISSF Junior World Cup
India's young shooting sensation, Anushka Thokur, continued her impressive run at the ISSF Junior World Cup. She clinched her second gold medal in the women's 50-meter rifle 3-positions event, following an earlier win in the 50-meter rifle prone event, held at the Dr. Karni Singh Range in Delhi.
Badminton: Mixed Results for Indian Shuttlers on the International Stage
Indian badminton players faced tough competition in recent international tournaments. The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached the finals of both the China Masters Super 750 and the Hong Kong Open Super 500 but were unable to secure the titles. PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Masters before being defeated by World No. 1 An Se Young.
Hockey: PSPB Triumphs in All-India KD Singh 'Babu' Tournament
Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) emerged as champions of the All-India KD Singh 'Babu' Men's Hockey Tournament, defeating Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) 3-1 in the final held in Lucknow. In junior women's hockey, the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team suffered a 2-3 loss against Australia U21 in the first match of their Australia Tour.