Cricket: India Nears Test Series Sweep Against West Indies
The Indian cricket team is on the cusp of a comprehensive series victory, needing only 58 runs on the fifth and final day of the second Test against West Indies in Delhi. On Day 4, held on October 13, 2025, West Indies, after being forced to follow-on, displayed resilience by posting 390 runs in their second innings. This innings was highlighted by impressive centuries from John Campbell, who scored 115, and Shai Hope, who contributed 103 runs. For India, spinner Kuldeep Yadav and pacer Jasprit Bumrah were the key wicket-takers, each claiming three wickets. India concluded Day 4 at 63 for 1, chasing a target of 121 runs.
In other cricket news, South Africa secured a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the ICC Women's World Cup match played in Visakhapatnam. Looking ahead, Australia will be without wicketkeeper Josh Inglis and spinner Adam Zampa for the first One Day International against India, scheduled for October 19, 2025. Additionally, former India opener Aakash Chopra has predicted that young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal, who recently scored 175 in the ongoing Test, could soon become an all-format regular, potentially opening alongside Shubman Gill in ODIs.
Badminton: Indian Contingent Ready for Denmark Open 2025
India's badminton stars are set to compete at the Denmark Open 2025, which commences today, October 14, 2025. The Indian challenge will be spearheaded by Lakshya Sen in the men's singles category. In men's doubles, the formidable pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will lead India's campaign. Ayush Shetty will also feature in the men's singles, while Anmol Kharb is the sole Indian entrant in the women's singles event.
Hockey: Junior India Continues Dominance at Sultan of Johor Cup
The Junior Indian hockey team maintained its strong performance at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025, registering a comfortable 4-2 victory against New Zealand. Goals from Arshdeep Singh, PB Sunil, Araijeet Singh Hundal, and Rosan Kujur contributed to India's continued winning streak in the tournament.
Other Sports Updates
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) held a special ceremony in New Delhi to felicitate India's medallists from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, acknowledging their achievements. In table tennis, the Indian women's team faced a 3-2 defeat against Singapore in the quarter-finals of the Asian Team Championships, leading to their exit from the competition. Similarly, the Indian men's table tennis team also crashed out in the quarter-finals, marking the first time in six years they failed to secure a medal at the event. Wrestler Aman Sehrawat has requested the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to reconsider his ban, admitting his mistake.