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Lionel Messi's tour will start in Kolkata on December 13, followed by Hyderabad the same evening. (AP Photo)

Hyderabad replaces Ahmedabad in Lionel Messi’s ‘GOAT Tour of India 2025’

November 1, 2025 22:24 IST

Messi's tour will start in Kolkata on December 13, followed by Hyderabad the same evening. He then travels to Mumbai on December 14 and will conclude the tour in New Delhi on December 15.

Pro Wrestling League

Pro Wrestling League set to return in January, WFI to keep control of payments this time

November 1, 2025 22:14 IST

The WFI also asserted that wrestlers who were part of the protest against former chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will not face discrimination and will be allowed to enter their names in the auction.

Harmanpreet admitted that this World Cuop has been a challenging one for her emotionally. (Express Photo by Narendra Vaskar)

‘Not often is there pressure on us for tickets, feels good’: Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of Women’s World Cup final

November 1, 2025 22:09 IST

Harmanpreet Kaur said that it feels good to have people asking them to arrange tickets for once.

India Women's World Cup families

Ahead of Women’s World Cup final, families on road trip, visit temples, hope for a famous triumph: ‘They have taught us to dream…’

November 1, 2025 21:34 IST

As the Indian women's cricket team prepares to take on South Africa in the ICC World Cup final on Sunday, their families, too, are doing their own preparations – travelling, praying, waiting in anticipation – for Mumbai, the city of dreams, to fulfil a national and personal dream.

South Africa Women's World Cup

How South Africa women’s mind doctor has helped team handle nerves at World Cup

November 1, 2025 21:12 IST

South Africa women’s coach Mandela Mashinbyi has spoken about how the team psychologist Dr Koketjo Tsebe has helped ‘to keep the players cam and focussed’ in the world cup campaign in India.

Both India and South Africa also come into this match with the experience of being on the losing side of a World Cup final. (Express Photo by Narendra Vaskar)

Women’s World Cup Final – ‘Lot of pressure on India’: South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt lays down the gauntlet

November 1, 2025 21:08 IST

South Africa, who like Australia had beaten India in the group stages, are also looking to be first-time winners of the Women’s World Cup. 

Pradosh Ranjan Paul 100 Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Pradosh Ranjan Paul hits a hundred to lead TN’s charge against Vidarbha

November 1, 2025 20:58 IST

Last week, he had scored an unbeaten 201 against Nagaland, but this 113 against defending champions Vidarbha was worth more as big runs of note have eluded him in recent past

Naroditsky had in December 2024 described how Kramnik's accusations and social media crusade against him at the time affected him every time he played online chess. (X/Michal Walusza via FIDE)

FIDE chief says he had asked Vladimir Kramnik to share proof of cheating before Daniel Naroditsky’s death, but got nothing from world champion

November 1, 2025 20:00 IST

Kramnik has now been accused by many in the chess world of bullying Naroditsky with a relentless stream of posts on social media.

India vs South Africa Women's World Cup final

India vs South Africa, 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup Final: Key battles, X-factors and where the match could turn

November 1, 2025 19:44 IST

The hosts will face South Africa, who produced their best all-round performances against England at Guwahati. Here's what India will be up against on Sunday.

Harmanpreet Kaur India Women's World Cup

Harmanpreet Kaur on India’s chances of winning 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup: “We know how it feels to lose, looking forward to see how it feels after we win”

November 1, 2025 21:03 IST

The 36-year-old, who was part of the side which lost to England in the 2017 final and later captained India to a runners-up finish at the 2020 T20 World Cup, said she is the ‘first one to cry’ on occasions, irrespective of the result of the game.

Aaron

Varun Aaron says India were short by 30-40 runs in 2nd IND vs AUS T20I

November 1, 2025 18:11 IST

'They could have been slightly better,' said Varun Aaron

Sachin Tendulkar Rohan Bopanna retirement

‘You proved that belief can outlast time’: Sachin Tendulkar wishes Rohan Bopanna the best after retirement

November 1, 2025 18:02 IST

Bopanna's final appearance was at the Paris Masters earlier this week, where he partnered Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik, losing in the opening round.

India Women vs South Africa Women World Cup Final Playing 11, Squad: India and South Africa have never won the World Cup. (PTI Photo)

Women’s World Cup 2025 Final, India vs South Africa Playing 11, Squad: IND, SA look for stability ahead of momentous clash

November 1, 2025 17:53 IST

Women’s World Cup 2025 Final, India Women vs South Africa Women (IND-W vs SA-W) Playing 11, Squad, Players List: Neither India nor South Africa have never won the World Cup before and the result could be a milestone in the history of cricket in both nations.

India vs Australia 3rd T20 Playing 11

India vs Australia 3rd T20 Match Playing 11, Squad: Will India give Arshdeep Singh a chance at Hobart?

November 1, 2025 17:30 IST

India (IND) vs Australia (AUS) 3rd T20 Playing 11, Squad, Players List: The Indian Express predicts the starting lineup of India and Australia for the 3rd T20I on Sunday.

Pakistan vs South Africa 3rd T20I Live Cricket Streaming

Pakistan vs South Africa 3rd T20I Live Cricket Score Streaming: When and where to watch PAK vs SA match live in India?

November 1, 2025 17:22 IST

Pakistan (PAK) vs South Africa (SA) 3rd T20I Match Live Cricket Score Streaming Online: Pakistan will take on South Africa in the third match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday.

Samson

Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Sanju Samson’s shuffling batting number: ‘He bats at 5 one game then suddenly at 4, 6, 7 or 8…spoiling that boy’s confidence’

November 1, 2025 17:01 IST

"He must not have even had his pads ready, and thought Suryakumar Yadav would go out at 3, followed by Tilak Varma at 4 and himself at 5," said Srikkanth after Samson's promotion IND vs AUS 2nd T20I

Rana

Sadagoppan Ramesh slams Harshit Rana’s in 2nd IND vs AUS T20I: ‘Someone who cooks well can’t be made a driver and a good driver can’t become the cook’

November 1, 2025 15:57 IST

"India needs to stop playing musical chairs with their batting order," said Ramesh on India's batting order changes

Bopana

Tennis player Rohan Bopanna announces his retirement at the age of 45

November 1, 2025 14:28 IST

Bopanna became the oldest player to win a men's double grand slam in 2024 at the Australian Open and the oldest to win an ATP 1000 Title in the Miami Open 2024

IND vs SA, Women's World Cup Final: South Africa beat India in the league stage of the tournament. (ICC Media Zone)

India vs South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025 Final: Match Date, Time, Squad, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Venue, Other Details

November 1, 2025 14:21 IST

Women’s World Cup 2025 Final, India Women vs South Africa Women Match Date, Time, Squad, Venue, Playing 11 Prediction: The Indian Express brings you all the details ahead of the IND vs SA World Cup final in Navi Mumbai.

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Round 1 Game 1 LIVE Updates: Follow Indians in action in Goa. (Photo: Michal Walusza/FIDE)

Chess World Cup 2025 LIVE Updates, Round 1 Game 1: Pranav V, Surya Ganguly, Pranesh win opening rounds; Divya Deshmukh suffer shock loss

November 1, 2025 21:33 IST

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Round 1 Game 1 LIVE Updates | Divya Deshmukh, Pranav V, Surya Shekhar Ganguly, SL Narayanan Today Match Results Streaming Online: Follow live updates of Round 1 Game 1 of the FIDE Chess World Cup from Resort Rio Convention Centre in Goa.

Shubman Gill has only scored 169 runs in nine innings, averaging 24.14, since his T20I return. (BCCI)

‘On what basis is Shubman Gill T20I vice-captain?’: Srikkanth slams India team management, says ‘balance gone for a toss’

November 1, 2025 12:59 IST

The former India captain also said that Shubman Gill's fixed spot has meant that the team has not been able to accommodate the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal into the T20I set-up despite his better record as an opener.

Iyer

Shreyas Iyer injury update: After sustaining injury in IND vs AUS 3rd ODI, Indian vice-captain is in ‘stable’ condition and discharged

November 1, 2025 11:14 IST

Iyer dived to take the catch of Alex Carey, and in the process, he injured himself during the 3rd ODI between India and Australia

IND vs AUS: Robin Uthappa felt Jasrit Bumrah gets wayward with the ball when desperate. (CREIMAS for BCCI)

‘Jasprit Bumrah is slightly wayward when desperate’: Former India World Cup winner’s bold claim after MCG T20I

November 1, 2025 12:56 IST

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah's wayward lengths came under some scrutiny from former India batter Robin Uthappa, who felt the ace speedster was bound to be erratic when desperate.

Cricket wasn't smooth sailing, but the Bandra sporting spirit wouldn't let Jemimah give up. (Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty/X)

Jemimah Rodrigues: ‘The child who was so quiet… now she’s able to face anyone’

November 1, 2025 13:45 IST

Growing up in an all-girls school, Jemimah Rodrigues was introduced to spirituality early in life and, as she matured from a quiet young girl to a confident woman, her faith in the Almighty only deepened.

R Ashwin has hailed Abhishek Sharma as the next batting superstar for India. (Creimas for BCCI)

‘Abhishek Sharma is the next batting superstar of India, but…’: R Ashwin lists out key challenge for India opener

November 1, 2025 08:48 IST

IND vs AUS: Ashwin elaborated on the challenge that Abhishek Sharma will face on the road, his exaggerated backlift and the downswing.

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