While Europe’s transfer doors slammed shut on September 1, Saudi Arabia’s window stays wide open until September 23. This calculated lag lets Saudi clubs poach sidelined or surplus European talent with zero competition. It’s not just about money anymore, it’s about timing, leverage, and changing the script on how the global market plays out post-deadline.
The BCCI’s 94th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2025, in Mumbai, where key decisions will be made. The election of new office bearers, including President and Secretary, will be a primary focus, alongside financial reviews and committee appointments. The formation of the Women’s Premier League Committee and discussions on sexual harassment prevention…
Shreyas Iyer will captain the 15-member India A squad against Australia A in Lucknow, with Dhruv Jurel as vice-captain. The series starts September 16. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj will join the squad for the second match beginning September 23.
Indian Grand Master Divya Deshmukh is participating in the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament in Samarkand. Despite an opening round defeat by her mentor Abhimanyu Puranik, the 19-year-old rebounded with a draw against Alexander Donchenko. Divya emphasizes learning over winning, stating that losses against strong players provide valuable lessons.
The Indian men’s hockey team faces China in a crucial Asia Cup match, with a spot in the final at stake. Coach Craig Fulton emphasizes learning from past mistakes and maintaining composure under pressure, particularly regarding crowd expectations. While backing goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Fulton stresses the importance of team support to avoid costly errors…
Aakash Chopra has refuted Irfan Pathan’s allegations of favoritism against MS Dhoni, dismissing claims that Dhoni favored players based on personal relationships. Chopra emphasized that captains tend to lean towards players they know and trust, especially under pressure, and that team selection is ultimately driven by the goal of winning, not by extraneous factors like…
India’s cricket team concluded their Dubai practice, gearing up to defend their Asia Cup title. Key players like Gill and Yadav participated in batting sessions, while Bumrah rejoined after a break. The team, under coach Gambhir, is set to face UAE, Pakistan, and Oman in Group A, aiming to continue their Asia Cup dominance.
The US Open final is set for a thrilling showdown between Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova, with a $5 million prize at stake. Anisimova’s strong return game poses a significant challenge to Sabalenka’s serve, highlighted by her impressive record against top players like Naomi Osaka.
Pakistan’s women’s cricket team will not attend the ICC Women’s World Cup opening ceremony in India, aligning with a recent agreement between the two nations to avoid cross-border travel for ICC tournaments. Political tensions continue to impact sporting relations, as evidenced by India’s previous decision to skip the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Sunil Gavaskar supports Shubman Gill as T20I vicecaptain for the upcoming Asia Cup. Gill’s IPL success and recent form make him a valuable asset. His inclusion creates selection dilemmas, especially for the wicketkeeper spot between Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma. Gavaskar believes Samson might get the initial preference.
