India thumped Pakistan by seven wickets in a Group A Asia Cup clash in Dubai on 14 September 2025, winning with over four overs to spare.Pakistan were restricted to 127/9, thanks to strong bowling from Kuldeep Yadav (3-18) and Axar Patel (2-18) among others. In response, India’s openers Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma each scored 31, putting on an early partnership, while captain Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 47 off 37 balls to seal the chase. Kuldeep Yadav was named Player of the Match for his pivotal spell with the ball.
India’s star athlete and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the first-everb “Neeraj Chopra Classic” held in Bengaluru in July 2025. This international javelin event was named in his honour and saw participation from several renowned throwers across the world.
The victory was particularly special because Neeraj triumphed in a tournament that carried his own name and was hosted in India, making it an emotional and proud moment for Indian fans. Beyond the medal, this performance also boosted his confidence ahead of upcoming major competitions like the World Championships and the 2028 Olympics. His consistent achievements continue to prove that Neeraj is among the world’s top javelin throwers and a reliable medal hope for India on the global stage.
The football world has been buzzing with updates from both international and Indian leagues. In the English Premier League, Manchester City dominated Manchester United 3-0 in the derby, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and Phil Foden adding one more, while Liverpool edged past Burnley 1-0 thanks to a last-minute penalty from Mohamed Salah. Nottingham Forest also made headlines by appointing Ange Postecoglou as their new manager, aiming to revive the club’s fortunes, and the league itself recorded a record revenue of £6.3 billion last season. In Indian football, the new season of the Indian Super League (ISL) has been delayed due to contractual disputes between AIFF and FSDL, while West Bengal launched the Bengal Super League to promote grassroots talent. In Mumbai, India On Track FC won the Premier League, and Mumbai Soccer Prodigies topped the Super League. Meanwhile, Mohun Bagan Super Giant successfully defended their ISL League Shield, becoming the first club to achieve the feat. Together, these developments highlight both the excitement on the pitch and important structural changes off it.