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IND-W vs SL-W: Harleen Deol was brought into the XI to take Jemimah's Rodrigues place.

Lionel Messi GOAT tour fiasco to RCB victory parade tragedy: 7 controversies that rocked Indian sports in 2025

From administrative failures to safety concerns, here are seven controversies that dominated headlines through the year.

PM Modi joins the celebrations at Neeraj Chopra–Himani Mor’s wedding reception - Watch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with several big names in the sports industry were also in attendance of the reception.

Brett Lee: 'Touching 160kmph means more to me than any wicket I've taken'

Brett Lee, 49, who has been inducted into Australian Cricket's Hall of Fame, said he dedicated his life to achieving that dream, while crediting his mother, Helen, who was a sprinter, for the necessary genetics.

Deepti Sharma to Laura Wolvaardt: Six women cricketers who ruled 2025

Here are some of the women cricketers who ruled 2025 with their performances.

BCCI set to move on as Rishabh Pant faces exclusion from New Zealand ODIs - Report

India's Rishabh Pant was last seen in an ODI on the 7th of August, 2024, against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios Live Streaming: When and where to watch Battle of Sexes Tennis match?

Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios Live Streaming: The Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios Battle of Sexes Tennis match will be played at Dubai's Coca-Cola Stadium.

Rs 1.08 crore for one catch: SA20 fan’s one-ganded stunner steals show at Newlands - WATCH

A fan made an incredible one-handed catch off a six and immediately became the center of attention, earning Rand 2 million.

Test double-centuries to match-sealed ODI tons and explosive T20I fireworks: Top 10 international centuries of 2025

Test double-centuries to match-sealed ODI tons and explosive T20I fireworks - We spotlight the top 10 international centuries of 2025.

BCCI rubbishes VVS Laxman coaching speculation, backs Gautam Gambhir even after South Africa loss - Report

A PTI report said that the BCCI had made an "informal approach" to ex-India batter VVS Laxman for the position of the head coach of the Test team.

Navjot Singh Sidhu drops '24 carat gold' post for Virat Kohli, seeks divine intervention to see him back in whites

Amid the rising rumor, Virat Kohli has clearly shut the door on the idea of him coming back to play Test matches.

Pakistan kabaddi player banned indefinitely for representing Indian team in private tournament

Ubaidullah Rajput landed in trouble after videos and photographs of him wearing an Indian jersey and waving the Indian flag during the GCC Cup went viral on social media.

2025 wrap: How Vaibhav Suryavanshi owned the year like no teenager before

When a 14-year-old scores consistently, records are bound to fall and this year, Vaibhav Suryavanshi shattered several of them.

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND-W vs SL-W 4th T20I?

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Streaming: The India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 4th T20I match will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.

Pakistan recall Shadab Khan for T20I series vs Sri Lanka; Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi to continue playing in BBL

Babar, Shaheen, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Rizwan, the other Pakistan players in the BBL, didn't get a call-up and will continue to play in the Australian league.

Neeraj Chopra breaching 90m to Women’s World Cup triumph: 7 significant achievements by India in 2025

2025 was a year that reshaped narratives, broke long-standing barriers, and gave the nation moments to remember with pride.

Frustrated Magnus Carlsen shoves cameraman after loss at World Rapid Championship - WATCH

The incident took place after Magnus Carlsen's loss against Russian Grandmaster Vladislav Artemiev on Saturday.

Stuart Broad’s celebration at MCG after England's much-awaited Ashes victory gets fans buzzing — WATCH

Fans remembered Stuart Broad's expression from the Perth Test, which made the event even more memorable.

U-19 World Cup squad announced: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre in focus as India eye sixth crown

The World Cup this time will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia and will feature 16 teams divided into four groups.

Ashes: Steve Smith reaches historic mark, sits behind only Don Bradman

Steve Smith achieved the milestone during the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

T20 World Cup to decide Gautam Gambhir's fate as India coach, report claims VVS Laxman approached for Tests

It is understood that in the BCCI corridors, the jury is still out on whether Gambhir is the right person to remain at helm of the red ball team for remaining nine Tests of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.

Dhaka coach dies minutes before opening clash in Bangladesh Premier League, match goes ahead as per schedule

The sudden and unfortunate turn of events left everyone shocked.

MCG pitch fiasco: Kevin Pietersen, Dinesh Kartik point to selective criticism; CA rates it 'bad for business'

The decision to leave 10mm grass on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) deck generated massive sideways movement, making batting at the MCG a lottery.

England sneak consolation win in Boxing Day Test that lasts just 142 overs on diabolical MCG pitch

The match, which drew an aggregate crowd of over 186,000 in the two days of play, was over in 142 overs, with 16 wickets falling on the second day after the first had seen both teams bowled out.

'England drew India who just got thumped by South Africa': Alastair Cook's brutal take amid Ashes debacle

The former England skipper made the comment during the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

AIFF's 20-year league plan — Rs 70-cr annual budget, promotion and relegation

AIFF presented a 20-year plan to the ISL clubs, mentioning that it would operate the country’s top-tier from June to May cycle, with promotion and relegation.

Gujarat bowler, who dismissed Virat Kohli, gets signed ball from talisman, pens 'from watching him dominate...'

After the match, Vishal Jayswal shared photos with Virat Kohli and the signed match ball.

Harmanpreet Kaur scripts big T20I record as India crush Sri Lanka by 8 wickets

The victory helped Harmanpreet surpass Australian legend Meg Lanning to become the captain with the most wins in women's T20Is.

Ashes 4th Test: The Melbourne farce

At Perth the pitch was labelled as outstanding. I’d be very keen on seeing what happens at the MCG.

Not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma: Scott Boland names toughest India batter he’s ever faced

The 36-year-old has made a significant impact every time he has been on the field since his debut in Test cricket.

'Hope Australia gets same scrutiny as India': Kevin Pietersen takes blunt 'fair is fair' dig at MCG pitch

England pacer Josh Tongue was on fire as he raked up five wickets for just 45 runs as the Aussies were dismissed for 152 in the first innings.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi rushed to hospital after getting injured

Angkrish Raghuvanshi got back on his haunches for a few seconds but then lay on the ground, prompting Mumbai's physio to rush to the field.

India star Vaibhav Suryavanshi honoured with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Murmu

The 14-year-old left-handed batter has become the talk of the entire nation with his batting exploits, with many comparing his rise to Indian cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar, who also started as a teen prodigy from Mumbai.

After Ashes blow, Australia captain Pat Cummins targets T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka

Cummins missed the first two Ashes Tests due to a lower-back injury he suffered during the West Indies tour in June-July, but made a brilliant return in the third match in Adelaide to pick up six wickets in the series-clinching win.

Venkatesh Iyer may not be in RCB playing eleven at start of IPL: Anil Kumble

Defending champions RCB bolstered their squad by securing Iyer, Jacob Duffy and Mangesh Yadav, among others during the auction held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Virat Kohli breaks Michael Bevan’s world record in historic milestone

Virat Kohli has scored 584 runs at an incredible average of 146.00 in the last six games.

MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants Live Streaming: When and where to watch SA20 match?

MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants Live Streaming: MI Cape Town vs Durban Super Giants SA20 match will take place at the Newlands, Cape Town.

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND-W vs SL-W 3rd T20I?

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Streaming: The India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 3rd T20I match will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.

20 wickets fall on a record-breaking Day 1 of fourth Ashes Test

The 20 wickets on the first day was also a record for a Boxing Day Test, beating the 18 in the 1998 Ashes match.

Inside the Beckham family moment that saw Brooklyn block parents Victoria and David on social media

According to reports, family strife started prior to Brooklyn and Nicola's 2022 nuptials. Nicola ended up wearing Valentino instead of the Victoria Beckham design she had originally intended to wear.

Who is Devendra Bora? Uttarakhand pacer who dismissed Rohit Sharma for golden duck in Vijay Hazare Trophy clash

In the very first over after Uttarakhand decided to take the field, Bora, who is quite a mystery in the List A circuit, got the wicket of Rohit Sharma.

Odisha pacer Rajesh Mohanty, unsold at IPL auction, creates history at Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rajesh Mohanty was part of the recent IPL mini-auction and had a base price of Rs 30 lakh.

Shreyas Iyer back in the nets, continues rehabilitation at BCCI’s CoE: Report

Shreyas Iyer's return to action for Mumbai in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy and the three-match home ODI series against New Zealand, which starts on January 11 in Vadodara, is now a touch-and-go possibility.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi set to receive Bal Puraskar from President Murmu, meet PM Modi post ceremony

Vaibhav Suryavanshi will no longer take part in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy as he will be linking up with the U-19 squad for the upcoming World Cup, which starts from January 15.

'Go to hell': Hardik Pandya maintains composure as fan abuses India star for denying selfie request - WATCH

Hardik Pandya recently returned to action in the T20Is against South Africa after sustaining an injury during the Asia Cup 2025, where he missed the finals against Pakistan.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rohit Sharma out for golden duck, Virat Kohli continues imperious form

The former India captain was dismissed Devendra Singh Bora after Uttarakhand won the toss and opted to field.

Sarfaraz Ahmed calls out Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 'inappropriate' act during U-19 Asia Cup final against Pakistan

After being dismissed by Ali Raza, Vaibhav Suryavanshi got into a heated exchange on the field as he pointed to his shoe as he was leaving.

Ravichandran Ashwin backs BCCI amid backlash over Vijay Hazare Trophy coverage

Given that both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from Test and T20Is, the games were a significant opportunity for supporters to watch the premium batters in action.

'He knows stats of each player': MS Dhoni's behind-the-scenes work behind Jharkhand’s SMAT triumph

Jharkhand won 10 of 11 games to win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: Have selectors told him where he stands in white ball cricket?

If performance, impact, and adaptability are the stated metrics, then Yashasvi Jaiswal stands among the strongest candidates in the country.