Archive: 2025 / 09

15 September 2025
Varun Chakravarthy’s Googly Floors Will Young as India Squeeze New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025

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.

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8 September 2025
Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India rout South Korea 4-1 to lift title and seal World Cup spot

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.

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