Indian Women's Cricket Team's World Cup Hopes Dented After Third Consecutive Loss

The Indian women's cricket team experienced a significant setback in the Women's World Cup 2025, succumbing to a four-run defeat against England in Indore. This marks their third successive loss in the tournament, placing their semi-final qualification in a precarious position. England's captain Heather Knight was the star performer, scoring a century in her 300th international appearance to help her team post 288/8.

India's chase saw them fall agonizingly short, losing by just four runs. Discussions have emerged regarding the team's performance, with Smriti Mandhana's wicket being highlighted by Harmanpreet Kaur as a turning point in the match. Poor judgment calls by Mandhana and Deepti Sharma have also come under scrutiny following India's collapse.

Men's Team Suffers Defeat in Shubman Gill's ODI Captaincy Debut; Kohli and Rohit Misfire

In men's cricket, Australia secured a seven-wicket victory over India in the first One-Day International (ODI), which also marked Shubman Gill's debut as ODI captain. The match saw the return of seasoned players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to international cricket after a break, but both failed to make a significant impact. Their "flop" on comeback has led to suggestions from Sunil Gavaskar that they might consider playing domestic cricket for better match practice, drawing parallels to MS Dhoni's approach. Nitish Kumar Reddy also made his ODI debut for India in this encounter.

Tanvi Sharma Clinches Silver at Badminton World Junior Championships

In a moment of pride for Indian badminton, Tanvi Sharma secured a silver medal at the Badminton World Junior Championships. She finished as the runner-up, marking a significant achievement for India, particularly in the women's category, where the country had awaited a medal for 17 years.