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Richa Ghosh, India's finisher in the Women's World Cup final, credits coach Amol Muzumdar for role clarity and backing her strengths. Her explosive 34 runs helped India set a competitive total, leading them to a 52-run victory over South Africa

Richa Ghosh said her focus during India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup win was on building her innings and finishing strong. She credited Coach Amol Muzumdar and Jhulan Goswami for guiding her and described the team’s victory as “magical and unforgettable.”

Puneri Paltan scripted a brilliant nine-point comeback to beat Telugu Titans 50-45 in the PKL 12 semi final at Delhi. Aditya Shinde and Pankaj Mohite starred with Super 10s as Paltan entered their third final in four years

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

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

India's hopes of leveling the three-match ODI series were dashed as Australia chased down 265 with two wickets in hand. Despite a fighting 73 from Rohit Sharma, India's tactical errors and the absence of Kuldeep Yadav cost them dearly

Telangana’s Gadipalli Prashanth has been appointed captain of the Indian men’s team for the 2025 World Paravolleyball World Cup in Fort Wayne, USA. A dedicated player, Prashanth has represented India at the 2023 ParaVolley World Cup in Cairo

Pakistan batter Sidra Amin has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct after forcefully hitting her bat on the pitch during the Women’s Cricket World Cup match against India in Colombo. One demerit point was added

India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets in a rain-affected Women's World Cup warm-up match, chasing a revised target of 237. Harmanpreet Kaur (69) and Harleen Deol (74*) led India to victory, while Shree Charani took 3 wickets

India’s 16-year-old Jonathan Gavin Antony won gold in the men’s 10m Air Pistol at the ISSF Junior World Cup in New Delhi. Rashmika Sahgal secured silver in the women’s final, while Harmehar Singh Lally topped men’s skeet qualification

Captains of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 expressed confidence at a special Captains’ Day event in Bengaluru and Colombo. Harmanpreet Kaur said India will give their best in the home World Cup, starting on 30 September in Guwahati

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt calls playing a World Cup in India “next level” and emphasises the tournament’s significance for women’s cricket. She highlighted England’s strong squad, past successes, and the challenge of adapting to conditions to reach the business end.

India take on Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Super 4 with spinners expected to play a key role. While India have the stronger batting line-up, Bangladesh’s attack led by Mustafizur Rahman could test India in the middle overs

The ISSF Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun begins in Delhi with 208 shooters from 18 countries. India leads with 69 athletes. Notable participants include Raiza Dhillon, Abhinav Shaw, Shambhavi Kshirsagar, and international medalists from Italy and Croatia

Andhra Cricket Association announced Ranji Trophy probables for the upcoming season. Players including K S Bharath, Sk Rasheed, Ricky Bhui and P Satyanarayana Raju will attend a camp under coach Gary Stead in Vizianagaram before the final squad is named

India women cricketers Sneh Rana, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma said representing the country at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 is an honour. They discussed WPL experiences, strategies, and personal motivations including meaningful tattoos

The ICC and ECB launched the Catch the Spirit campaign for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England. Featuring stars like Ellyse Perry, the campaign aims to boost excitement for the tournament

Smriti Mandhana’s 117 and an all-round bowling display helped India beat Australia by 102 runs in the 2nd ODI at New Chandigarh, levelling the series 1–1 in dominant fashion

Telugu youngster Ajay Santhosh, 15, achieved the International Master chess title, crediting mentors, family, and determination. With dreams of becoming a Grandmaster, he now seeks support to compete internationally