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Nov- 2025 -25 November
India win inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup for Blind in Colombo
India’s women’s blind cricket team created history by winning the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind in Colombo. Khula Sharir’s unbeaten 44 guided India to a seven-wicket win over Nepal, capping an unbeaten campaign across the six-team tournament Colombo: The Indian women’s blind cricket team scripted history by winning the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind after a dominant seven-wicket victory against Nepal in the final held in Colombo. The success marked a perfect campaign where India remained unbeaten, demonstrating complete dominance throughout the tournament. Opting to field first after winning the toss, India restricted Nepal to 114 for 5 in their 20 overs. The chase was clinical as India surpassed the target in just 12.1…
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25 November
Indian spinners struggle as South Africa seize control of second Test in Guwahati
Senuran Muthusamy’s maiden hundred and Marco Jansen’s explosive 93 powered South Africa to 489 in the second Test against India in Guwahati. Indian spinners struggled on a flat track, leaving the hosts trailing 0-1 in the series at stumps Guwahati: Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen made Indian finger spinners look ordinary in good batting conditions with invaluable lower-order contributions as South Africa seized control of the second Test by posting a massive 489 in their first innings here on Sunday. Trailing 0-1 in the two-match series, India were nine for no loss in 6.1 overs when stumps were drawn in fading light. Muthusamy, who had scored a match-winning 89 not out against Pakistan in Rawalpindi a month ago, hit his…
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25 November
KL Rahul to lead India in three-match ODI series
KL Rahul has been appointed captain of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa, with Rishabh Pant as vice-captain. The squad includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal and other key players for the December fixtures Hyderabad: The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has named KL Rahul as captain and Rishabh Pant as his deputy for the upcoming IDFC First Bank three-match ODI series against South Africa. India’s ODI squad: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (C) (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel.
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25 November
Asmita Athletic League to be held in Visakhapatnam on November 28
The Visakhapatnam District Athletics Association will host the Asmita Athletic League on November 28 at the SAP Integrated Sports Complex. The event, for under-14 and under-16 girls, aims to foster female participation and strengthen grassroots athletics in the district Hyderabad: The Visakhapatnam District Athletics Association will organise the Asmita Athletic League on November 28 for girls in the under-14 and under-16 age groups at the SAP Integrated Sports Complex in Visakhapatnam. All interested athletes must register on or before November 26/27 by 11.30 pm. No spot entries will be entertained. For details, call 9396240084 / 7386458083 / 9848290067. The prime objective of the League is to foster female participation, promote athletics and strengthen the grassroots sports ecosystem within the district, according…
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25 November
Peter Gade joins Saina Nehwal to promote badminton initiative in India
Saina Nehwal and Peter Gade headlined the opening of The Legends’ Vision – Legacy Tour India at Delhi’s Sirifort Complex. The event launched A Racquet’s Second Life, inspiring juniors and promoting badminton’s growth through legacy, youth and community-driven initiatives Hyderabad: Delhi witnessed a landmark moment for Indian badminton today as Saina Nehwal and Peter Gade took centre court at the Sirifort DDA Squash and Badminton Complex, igniting the opening day of The Legends’ Vision – Legacy Tour India. A spirited convergence of legacy, youth and purpose reminded everyone how powerful the sport becomes when its greatest champions stand shoulder to shoulder with its youngest dreamers. Legends’ Vision Ambassadors Parupalli Kashyap, Anand Pawar, Aparna Popat and Sayali Gokhale also took the court…
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24 November
Lakshya Sen beats Chou Tien Chen to enter Australian Open final
Lakshya Sen reached the Australian Open Super 500 final in Sydney after defeating second seed Chou Tien Chen 17-21, 24-22, 21-16. Sen staged a strong comeback and is the lone Indian left in the tournament after other exits Sydney: India’s ace shuttler Lakshya Sen overpowered Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen in a thrilling semifinal to reach the summit clash of the Australian Open Super 500 at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday. In a remarkable fightback, Sen came from a game down to defeat second seed Chen 17-21, 24-22, 21-16 in a one-hour and 26-minute encounter. Sen, who is still chasing his first title of the season, started the match under pressure as Chen took an early 4-0 lead and entered the…
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24 November
India crush Australia to enter Women’s Blind T20 World Cup final
India stormed into the Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind final with a nine-wicket win over Australia in Colombo. Basanti Hansda starred with 45 runs, while Ganga Kadam and Karuna powered India’s dominant chase at P Sara Oval Colombo: India delivered a powerhouse performance at the iconic P Sara Oval on Saturday, storming into the finals of the 1st Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind with a dominant nine-wicket win over Australia. The innings was anchored by Player of the Match Basanti Hansda, whose composure and class defined India’s chase. With a damp outfield after overnight showers, India’s decision to field first proved decisive. The bowling and fielding unit held Australia under tight control, highlighted by skipper Deepika’s…
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24 November
Cantonment FC thrash BHEL 8-1 in TFA B-Division League
Cantonment FC registered a commanding 8-1 win over BHEL in the TFA B-Division Shivkumarlal Football League at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Paramesh scored four goals, Lakshman added two, while Naveen and Giri scored one each. Sahil netted BHEL’s consolation Hyderabad: Cantonment FC defeated BHEL 8-1 in the TFA B-Division Shivkumarlal Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground here on Saturday. Paramesh scored four goals, Lakshman netted two, while Naveen and Giri chipped in with one each for the winners. For BHEL, Sahil reduced the margin.
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24 November
Travis Head’s century, Starc’s 10 wickets seal Australia’s Ashes win in Perth
Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the opening Ashes Test at Perth, finishing inside two days. Travis Head smashed a 69-ball century, while Mitchell Starc claimed 10 wickets as England collapsed twice, giving Australia a 1-0 series lead Perth: England slumped to a heavy defeat in the opening Ashes Test as Travis Head’s explosive century powered Australia to a remarkable comeback victory in Perth on Saturday. In the first Ashes match to finish inside two days since 1921, Head tore apart England’s bowling with a breathtaking 69-ball hundred, the second-fastest in Ashes history. His 123 carried Australia to their target of 205 in just 28.2 overs, securing an eight-wicket win and a 1-0 lead in the five-Test series. The turnaround…
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24 November
Pakistan beat India ‘A’ to enter World Cup of Snooker final
Pakistan defeated India ‘A’ 3-1 in the World Cup of Snooker semifinal in Muscat, with Muhammad Asif starring through brilliant breaks. Pankaj Advani won the opening frame, but Pakistan stormed back to set up a final against Hong Kong China Hyderabad: In a battle between former champions, Pakistan, riding on Muhammad Asif’s brilliance, outplayed India ‘A’ 3-1 to storm into the final of the World Cup of Snooker in Muscat (Oman) on Saturday. Although India started well with ace cueist Pankaj Advani winning the first frame in the best-of-five clash, Asif had other ideas as he came up with a splendid show to dash India’s hopes. For India, who hammered France 3-0 in the quarterfinals in the morning, Advani began the…
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