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A major controversy erupted during India's opening match against New Zealand in the Women's T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium when Amelia Kerr was controversially called back after being run out by captain Harmanpreet Kaur. The incident unfolded on the final ball of the 14th over, leading to a heated exchange between the Indian team and the umpires. After successfully completing the run-out, India celebrated, but the third umpire intervened, claiming the ball was dead. Harmanpreet expressed her disbelief and engaged in a lengthy argument with the officials. Following the dispute, Kerr was dismissed shortly after her reprieve, caught by Pooja Vastrakar off Renuka Thakur’s bowling. New Zealand eventually posted 161/4, thanks to an unbeaten 57 from captain Sophie Devine.

The 9th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has officially begun, with the opening match between Bangladesh and Scotland in Sharjah. The Indian women’s team will kick off their campaign on October 4 against New Zealand, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Australia holds the record for the most titles in the tournament's history, while India aims for their first T20 World Cup title after recent successes against West Indies and South Africa.

India achieved a commanding seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the 2nd Test, securing a 2-0 series sweep. Chasing a modest target of 95 runs, India wrapped up the game in just 17.2 overs. After limiting Bangladesh to 146 runs in their second innings, Indian bowlers excelled, with Ravichandran Ashwin, Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah each claiming three wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed significantly, scoring a half-century to help India clinch the match comfortably, maintaining their impressive home record in Test cricket.

India shattered multiple records on Day 4 of the second Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur on Monday. As the Indian team batted, they swiftly dismantled the opposition bowlers. Bangladesh was bowled out for 233 runs, with Mominul Haque scoring a commendable 107* in an otherwise challenging innings. In response, India declared at 285/8, showcasing their batting prowess. Key performances included opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who struck a rapid half-century, scoring 72 runs off just 51 balls, including 12 fours and 2 sixes. KL Rahul also contributed significantly, making 68 runs off 43 deliveries, which featured 7 fours and 2 sixes.

In a significant announcement for IPL 2025, BCCI's outgoing secretary Jay Shah revealed that players will earn a match fee of Rs 7.5 lakh per game. Additionally, players participating in all matches during a season will receive an extra Rs 1.05 crore on top of their contracts. Each franchise will be allocated Rs 12.60 crore for match fees, marking a substantial incentive for players. This move aims to enhance player engagement and address the trend of international stars leaving the tournament midway due to commitments. The new incentive scheme will also benefit young players, allowing them to earn significantly more than their base salaries.