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India enjoyed a remarkable 2025 season in ODI cricket. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the team lifted the Champions Trophy after defeating New Zealand in the final and wrapped up the year with an impressive 2-1 home series victory over South Africa. Earlier in the year, they had also registered a series win against England. The only setback came in October, when they suffered a series of defeat to Australia. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/who-finished-with-most-runs-for-india-in-odis-in-2025-2025-12-06-1020595

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The stage is set for arguably one of the biggest sports tournaments across the globe, as the FIFA World Cup 2026 draws were revealed. The marquee tournament is set to kick off on June 11, 2026, and will run until July 19. The tournament will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup-2026-mbappe-haaland-set-for-blockbuster-clash-as-fifa-announces-draws-for-marquee-event-2025-12-06-1020495

The stage is set for the third and final ODI of the ongoing multi-format series between India and South Africa. The two sides will lock horns at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium for the series decider in Visakhapatnam on December 6, and the two sides will hope to put in a good performance.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-sa-3rd-odi-pitch-report-how-will-surface-at-aca-vdca-cricket-stadium-in-visakhapatnam-play-2025-12-06-1020491

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FIFA today honoured US President Donald Trump with the first-ever peace prize award at the World Cup 2026 draw. The event took place at the concert hall of the Kennedy Centre on Friday and amidst the excitement around the final draw for the mega event, Trump walked away with the prize and the glory. FIFA was awarded a peace prize "to recognise the outstanding contribution of those who work hard to end conflicts and bring people together in a spirit of peace." Trump received a massive trophy, medal and the certificate from the FIFA President Gianni Infantino. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/fifa-honours-donald-trump-with-first-ever-peace-prize-award-at-world-cup-2026-draw-2025-12-05-1020482

Ravindra and Latham put on 279 for the third wicket before Latham was out for 145; Ravindra followed soon after for 176 from Live Cricket Scores, Cricket News, Analysis, Results & More | The Hindu https://ift.tt/e8kOmlG via IFTTT

Root finally checked off one of the few milestones missing from his impressive cricket CV with an unbeaten 135 on December 4 from Live Cricket Scores, Cricket News, Analysis, Results & More | The Hindu https://ift.tt/FyBfiOK via IFTTT

Senior India batter Virat Kohli is currently enjoying a sensational run of form. After recording two consecutive ducks against Australia last month, doubts were raised about his future in international cricket. But he silenced critics in style during the third ODI in Sydney, where his unbeaten 74 guided India to a commanding nine-wicket victory. The lingering question, however, was whether he could sustain that momentum heading into the South Africa series. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/how-many-runs-does-virat-kohli-need-to-break-sachin-tendulkar-s-record-for-most-runs-in-odi-history-2025-12-03-1020168

Before going for the World Cup, Pakistan will also play a three-match T20I series against Australia at home from January 30 from Live Cricket Scores, Cricket News, Analysis, Results & More | The Hindu https://ift.tt/POmUlhj via IFTTT

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After a thrilling victory in the previous match in Ranchi, India will now host South Africa for the second ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. The KL Rahul-led side will be hoping to continue with the momentum and seal the series, especially after the humiliating Test series defeat at home, but it won’t be a simple task, given how well the Proteas performed in the previous game.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-sa-2nd-odi-pitch-report-how-will-surface-at-shaheed-veer-narayan-singh-international-stadium-in-raipur-play-2025-12-02-1019997

Jemimah Rodrigues’ journey through the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup unfolded as one of the tournament’s most compelling storylines, culminating in her unforgettable unbeaten 127 in the semifinal against Australia. The innings has already entered conversations about the greatest World Cup knocks, earning comparisons to Harmanpreet Kaur’s iconic 171 from 2017. Yet the path to that moment was anything but smooth, shaped by early setbacks, selection uncertainty and a mental reset that helped her deliver when it mattered most. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/jemimah-rodrigues-reveals-reason-behind-uninstalling-whatsapp-after-odi-world-cup-heroics-vs-australia-2025-12-01-1019830

Pratika Rawal’s standout performances at the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 have earned her a significant career boost off the field, with the Ministry of Railways promoting her to a Group B Gazetted post. The opener, who played a central role in India’s title-winning campaign before being sidelined by injury, announced the development on December 1 while sharing the official promotion letter. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/northern-railways-promotes-pratika-rawal-to-officer-rank-after-odi-world-cup-heroics-2025-12-01-1019826

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Australia’s preparations for the second Ashes Test took an intriguing turn in Brisbane as Steve Smith arrived at training with black anti-glare strips under his eyes, a look instantly compared to the trademark style of former West Indies batter Shivnarine Chanderpaul. The timing of the experiment, just days before the pink-ball contest at the Gabba, added further weight to Smith’s ongoing search for answers in a format that has consistently pushed him outside his comfort zone. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/steve-smith-tests-anti-glare-eye-patches-ahead-of-pink-ball-gabba-ashes-test-2025-11-30-1019679

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Speculation over a possible Test comeback for Virat Kohli gathered momentum throughout the past week, fuelled by India’s slump in red-ball cricket and a growing belief among some observers that the team required its most experienced names to steady the ship. However, the noise subsided in an instant in Ranchi, where Kohli used the platform of a match-winning ODI hundred to deliver a definitive statement on his future. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-dismisses-rumours-of-test-return-after-century-against-south-africa-in-ranchi-2025-11-30-1019676