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Nov 06, 2025

Bharat Petroleum Hosts 44th PSPB Inter-Unit Lawn Tennis Tournament

Indian Olympians Rohan Boppana, Sumit Nagal, Ankita Raina, Prarthana Thombare, Vaishanvi Adkar, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Rashmika Bhamidipaty alongside Davis Cupper, Yuki Bhambri, Vishnuvardhan are amongst the top tennis players seen in action at the Bharat Petroleum-organised 44th PSPB Inter-Unit Lawn Tennis Tournament which is being held at the Deccan Gymkhana Tennis Courts in Pune from November 5 to 8, 2025.
Deepak Jain, Chief General Manager, Sports, Bharat Petroleum, informed that over 100 players are representing tennis teams of major oil and gas corporations such as IOCL, ONGC, MNGL, OIL, NRL, EIL, HPCL and hosts BPCL in the four-day event which is being played in the team and individual competitions in the men's, women's and veterans categories. Sameera Reddy, member secretary of PSPB and ITF White Badge referee Shiva Reddy were present on the occasion.
Top Indian tennis stars Rohan Bopanna, Divij Sharan, Sumit Nagal; Prarthana Thombare, Riya Bhatia and Rushmi Chakravarthi are representing the Indian Oil Corporation team.
Davis Cuppers Yuki Bhambri, J. Vishnu Vardhan, and VM Ranjeet are playing for the ONGC side.
World University Games bronze medalist Vaishnavi Adkar, Fed Cup Players Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Rashmika Bhamidipaty, Riya Sachdeva and Anant Mani are representing hosts BPCL apart from the two-time veterans champion Raj Kumar Dubey.
The event is being played under the ITF rules and has internationally and nationally certified officials officiating in the events with all top tennis players in India participating.

Nov 05, 2025

Indian Army Hosts Army Sports Conclave 2025

The Indian Army hosted the Army Sports Conclave 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India's sporting journey. This event underscored the Army's dedication to fostering athletic talent and supporting the nation's Olympic aspirations for 2036. With key addresses from military and sports officials, the conclave focused on enhancing collaboration among various stakeholders to elevate India's global sporting profile.
The Army Sports Conclave 2025 commenced with a Welcome Address by Lt Gen Ajay Ramdev, Director General of Integrated Training. He emphasized the importance of the conclave as a platform where "purpose meets passion" in advancing India's sporting ambitions.
The conclave featured discussions centered around two main themes: 'Institutional Synergy' and 'Athlete 360'. These sessions focused on the importance of coordinated efforts among stakeholders and the holistic development of athletes. Participants deliberated on aligning national sports policies, institutional frameworks, and technological innovations to ensure sustained success at the Olympic level.

Tom Moody Is LSG's Global Director of Cricket

Former Australian allrounder Tom Moody was appointed by Lucknow Super Giants as their global director of cricket. Announcing his onboarding, LSG stated that Moody will oversee cricket strategy, player auction, player retention and global talent scouting across RPSG's franchises.
At LSG, Moody will join hands with fellow Australian Justin Langer who remains the Head Coach and newly appointed strategic advisor Kane Williamson. Moody has already had stints in the IPL with Punjab Kings and famously with Sunrisers Hyderabad with whom he also won the trophy once.

Chennai Open 2025: Janice Tjen Makes History with Breakthrough Title Win

Indonesia's Janice Tjen completed a double at the Chennai Open 2025 tennis tournament, defeating Australia's Kimberly Birrell to win the singles title before teaming up with compatriot Aldila Sutjiadi for the doubles crown.
At the SDAT Stadium, the world No. 82 Janice Tjen claimed her maiden WTA Tour singles tennis title, becoming the first Indonesian to do so since Angelique Widjaja in 2002.
It was the 8^th (2^nd as Chennai Open) edition.

Nov 04, 2025

Kane Williamson Retires from T20Is, Ends Career with 93 Matches

Kane Williamson, New Zealand's celebrated batter and former captain, announced his retirement from T20 Internationals (T20Is) with immediate effect. His decision came just days ahead of a five-match home series against the West Indies, and marks the end of a 14-year T20I journey that began in 2011.
Known for his composure and leadership, Williamson exited the format after 93 matches, becoming New Zealand's second-highest run-scorer in T20Is with 2575 runs at an average of 33, including 18 fifties and a personal best of 95.

Classic Himalayan Drive Begins

The Classic Himalayan Drive 2025 started from Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh with Deepa Malik, India's first Paralympic medallist, flagging off the first group of rally cars.
The event, a non-competitive rally, features 20 cars from the UK, France, Kenya and Bhutan alongside as many from India. It includes night halts in Ramnagar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Theog, Manali and Chandigarh, before concluding on November 10 at Dwarka in New Delhi.
The rally features cars from 1958 to 2022, and is a throwback to the Himalayan car Rally of the 1980s, retracing the route of the erstwhile event.

Nov 03, 2025

India Clinches ICC Women's World Cup 2025

In a historic finale at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, India Women clinched the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 by defeating South Africa Women by 52 runs, marking a proud moment for Indian cricket fans.
The 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup was the 13th edition of Women's Cricket World Cup.
India's batting line-up displayed collective brilliance to post a formidable 298/7.
Chasing 299, South Africa started confidently but faltered under pressure and was all out for 246 (45.3 overs).
Shafali Verma was named the Player of the Match and Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Series.

Indian Tennis Star Rohan Bopanna Announces Retirement

Rohan Bopanna, one of India's greatest tennis icons, officially announced his retirement from professional tennis, ending a remarkable journey that spanned over two decades. Known for his towering serves, world-class doubles play, and relentless spirit, Bopanna leaves behind a rich legacy that has inspired generations of Indian tennis enthusiasts.
Notable Achievements in Bopanna's Career
Two-Time Grand Slam Champion
2017 French Open Mixed Doubles with Gabriela Dabrowski
2024 Australian Open Men's Doubles with Matthew Ebden
Bopanna reached World No. 1 in Doubles in 2024 at the age of 43, making him the oldest player to achieve this feat.
He represented India in Davis Cup ties and multiple Olympic Games.

Nov 02, 2025

Abhishek Nayar New Kolkata Knight Riders Head Coach Ahead of IPL 2026

Abhishek Nayar was announced as the new head coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The former India all-rounder replaced Chandrakant Pandit, who led the team for three seasons, including their title-winning campaign in 2024. This marks a new phase for the franchise, which continues its trend of appointing Indian coaches to lead the side.
Nayar has been closely associated with the Knight Riders setup since 2018, serving as a key member of the support staff.

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