Archive: 2025 / 09
Varun Chakravarthy’s Googly Floors Will Young as India Squeeze New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025
Varun Chakravarthy bowled a disguised googly to bowl Will Young for 22, turning India’s Champions Trophy clash with New Zealand in Dubai. Introduced as a tactical change for the rested Harshit Rana, the spinner justified his selection after strong series vs England and went on to claim a five-wicket haul. New Zealand, chasing 250, slipped to 49/2 in the 12th over as India’s spinners took control.
Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India rout South Korea 4-1 to lift title and seal World Cup spot
India beat defending champions South Korea 4-1 in Rajgir to win the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 and clinch direct qualification for the 2026 FIH World Cup. Goals from Sukhjeet Singh, a brace by Dilpreet Singh, and a penalty-corner strike from Amit Rohidas sealed India’s fourth Asia Cup crown. The win ends an eight-year wait since their 2017 triumph and places India second on the all-time list behind South Korea.