The year 2025 in Indian football was defined by coaching turmoil (Marquez sacked, Jamil hired) and ultimate elimination from the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Star striker Sunil Chhetri, 40, made a retirement U-turn to address the team's chronic goal drought but could do little to turn things around.

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal's wedding was officially called off after several days of speculation.

Gautam Gambhir didn't hold back in the press conference after questions over his future in the Test format were raised again.

Kennet Eichhorn, 16, defensive midfielder for Hertha Berlin, set records as youngest 2 Bundesliga debutant and DFB Pokal goalscorer, attracting interest from top European clubs.

After a narrow 17-run defeat in the first ODI, South Africa made the best use of damp conditions in the second ODI against India, winning the match by 4 wickets despite chasing a target of 359 runs.

Mitchell Starc, an icon in Australian cricket, broke the all-time record of most wickets for a left-arm pacer, held by Wasim Akram, on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test at the Gabba.

Tensions between Virat Kohli and coach Gautam Gambhir have escalated, causing concern in the BCCI amid reports of strained relations and aggressive social media abuse.

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Liverpool legends Robbie Fowler and David James express confidence in manager Arne Slot's long-term plan despite a challenging start to the 2025-26 season.

Virat Kohli now holds the record for scoring the most hundreds in a single format.

India's home Test record has declined under coach Gautam Gambhir, marked by the retirements of top players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R Ashwin, while an unstable batting order is to be blamed too.

Ashes 1st Test, Mitchell Starc Creates History: The backbone of Australian pace bowling in Test cricket, Mitchell Starc scripted history as he rattled the England top order with three quick wickets in Perth.

India are placed 4th in the World Test Championship standings at present, with a PCT of 54.17.

Temba Bavuma was referred to as 'bauna' on Day 1 of the first Test in Kolkata but he was the one who stood tall to help South Africa secure a memorable 30-run victory.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir faced some fiery questions in a tough press conference, especially around the nature of the Eden Gardens pitch, after the team suffered a 30-run defeat to South Africa.

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer follows a strict fitness regime, matching the physical sharpness of younger rival Jonas Urbig and maintaining top form this season.

Sanju Samson is on the brink of joining the Chennai Super Kings, with the move carrying serious implications as far as MS Dhoni's future with the franchise is concerned.

Abhishek Sharma becomes the fastest to score 1000 runs in T20 Internationals in terms of balls faced.

Zohran Mamdani draws inspiration from cricket for teamwork and resilience. He also ran the 2024 New York City Marathon to promote community spirit and civic engagement.

Virat Kohli, even at the age of 37, remains one of the fittest, most determined, disciplined cricketers in the game.

From Harmanpreet Kaur to Shafali Verma, meet the 16 players who led India to a historic Women's ODI World Cup 2025 title.