India's shooters excelled at the ISSF Junior World Championship, topping the medal tally with 13 gold, 3 silver, and 8 bronze medals.
India's participation in the Champions Trophy in Feb-March next year in Pakistan is pending government approval, while the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, is confident that all teams will come. The PCB had earlier reassured that arrangements, including possibly staging all India's matches in Lahore, are underway, emphasizing logistical conveniences for the Indian team and fans.
India's Varun Chakaravarthy made a notable comeback after 1066 days, claiming three wickets in the first T20I against Bangladesh. His impressive IPL and Tamil Nadu Premier League performances facilitated his return. Coach Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morne Morkel offered tactical advice post-match. The 33-year-old spinner recently worked with Gambhir at Kolkata Knight Riders during the IPL 2024 season.
India's cricket team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is set for their first home T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior after winning the T20 World Cup. With only four players from the World Cup squad, the team had an intense practice session, featuring batsmen like Washington Sundar and Rinku Singh.
India and Bangladesh played a significant cricket match, the 1000th T20I game. India, struggling early, managed a total of 148/6. Bangladesh chased successfully with Mushfiqur Rahim's key performance, securing a win. Key moments included India's fielding errors and critical runs in the final overs. The match highlighted strong plays and strategic decisions.
India faces a crucial match against Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup, needing to quickly correct team imbalances after a heavy defeat to New Zealand. The team must strategize effectively to keep their semifinal hopes alive while addressing key player combinations and batting lineup concerns.
Jemimah Rodrigues urged India to move on from the defeat against New Zealand and focus on crucial upcoming matches in the Women's T20 World Cup. She emphasized sticking to the process, taking one game at a time, and not panicking. Rodrigues also addressed a controversial run-out involving Amelia Kerr, respecting the umpire's decision.