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The World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 will be held at Greater Noida’s Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in November 2025. India’s 20-member squad includes top boxers like Nikhat Zareen, Jaismine Lamboria, and Pooja Rani, along with Olympic medalists

Chris Gayle, the West Indies cricket legend, has been announced as the official brand ambassador for the 2025 Lanka Premier League. The tournament, scheduled for July–August 2026, aims to bring exciting cricket and entertainment to global audiences

India's Diya Chitale and Manush Shah have etched their names in history by becoming the first Indian pair to qualify for the WTT Finals 2025 in Hong Kong

The Telangana High Court declined to grant interim relief to a banned cricketer, upholding the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s position in the ongoing case. The decision reaffirms the HCA’s adherence to BCCI's disciplinary regulations

Telugu Titans secured a 46-39 win over Patna Pirates in PKL Eliminator 3, with Bharat Hooda’s 23 points leading the charge. Despite Ayan Lohchab’s record-breaking season, the Pirates’ dream run ended, and the Titans now face Puneri Paltan

East Bengal FC secured a commanding 4-0 win over Chennaiyin FC in the AIFF Super Cup, thanks to a brace from Thounaojam Bipin Singh and a debut goal by Hiroshi Ibusuki. The result strengthened East Bengal’s semi-final hopes

The latest ICC Women’s Player Rankings reflect standout performances from the World Cup, with Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, and Pratika Rawal making significant gains. Gardner holds top spots in all-rounder rankings, while several players see major movements in batting and bowling lists

The Asian Kho Kho Federation (AKKF) has officially recognised the Kho Kho Association of Philippines as its newest member, marking a milestone in the sport’s global expansion. The Philippines is poised to develop Kho Kho further within its local communities

Telangana Cricket Association general secretary Guruva Reddy urges the BCCI to suspend the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and restructure cricket administration in Telangana. The TCA seeks recognition as the state’s full member body, highlighting HCA’s lack of legitimacy

Hyderabad took a vital first-innings lead against Puducherry, as the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Puducherry ended in a draw on Tuesday

England’s impressive World Cup journey sees them reach the semifinals after a dominant group stage. Heather Knight’s match-winning performances and standout bowling by Sophie Ecclestone have propelled them forward, with their semifinal clash against South Africa looming

The India U20 women’s football team drew 1-1 with Kazakhstan U19 in their second and final friendly in Shymkent. Adeliya Bekkozhina scored for the hosts before Pooja equalised, helping India finish their two-match series unbeaten ahead of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026

Subham Tanty’s hat-trick helped Royal United FC secure a dominant 4-0 victory over Feelkhana FC in the TFA B-Division Shivkumar Lal Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Salam Bin also scored for the winners

Telugu Titans defeated Bengaluru Bulls 37–32 in a gripping match to reach Eliminator 3 of PKL Season 12. Skipper Vijay Malik and coach Krishan Kumar Hooda credited the win to collective grit, composure, and unwavering team spirit

The D Chandra Sekhar Memorial Open Tennis Tournament will be held from November 1 at Advantage Tennis Academy, Hyderabad. Categories include 5th, 7th, 10th standards, and Intermediate (1st/2nd Year) & Undergraduates. Entries close October 30

I Sauryaram Varma of Archi Horse Riding School won the Jumping CH-1 80 cm category title at the Regional Equestrian League and Telangana State Equestrian Competition held at Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club, Moinabad, on Monday

Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the Women's World Cup after injuring her knee and ankle during the match against Bangladesh. Shafali Verma, named as her replacement, could be drafted into the playing XI for India's semifinal clash with Australia

India’s senior women’s team suffered a 1-2 defeat to Nepal in the Women’s Tri-Nation International Friendlies. Sabitra Bhandari scored twice for Nepal, while Karishma Shirvoikar pulled one back late for India, marking her first goal for the senior national team

Patna Pirates extended their winning streak to eight matches with a dominant 46-37 win over Bengaluru Bulls in Eliminator 2. Ayan's 19-point performance and strong team defence secured their spot in Eliminator 3 against Telugu Titans on Wednesday

Punjab FC began their AIFF Super Cup campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Gokulam Kerala. Goals from Muhammad Suhail, Nikhil Prabhu, and Princeton Rebello secured the victory. Punjab faces Mohammedan SC next on November 2

Rain halted Puducherry's reply to Hyderabad's 435, leaving them struggling at 92/8 on day three of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Punnaiah and Tanay Thyagarajan impressed with the ball, while rain interruptions further hampered the hosts' progress

Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir praises Surya Kumar Yadav as a great leader and human being. Gambhir talks about the team's fearless approach, Yadav's leadership, and how the focus is on impact over individual performance, despite occasional failures

Vikramjit Singh of South Central Railway won the 83rd Maestro Category A Classical Chess Tournament, while Hiten Goel triumphed in Category B with a perfect score. The event saw fierce competition with the final placements across both categories

The ICC has announced the match officials for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals. Key appointments include Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams as umpires for the England vs South Africa match, and Lauren Agenbag and Sue Redfern for Australia vs India