Sports Bulletin For 12th August: From record cricket feats to off-field controversies and global tributes, 12th August, 2025 was packed with sporting drama.
Dewald Brevis made South African history with a T20I ton, Shubman Gill bagged ICC Player of the Month, and Divya Deshmukh impressed in chess.
MS Dhoni's ₹100 crore defamation case saw new developments, Akash Deep faced a car registration row, and the sports world mourned Mattia Debertolis and Robbie Brewer. Other highlights included Bengaluru losing Women's ODI World Cup matches, Crystal Palace's failed Europa League appeal, and India's boxing success in Bangkok.
1) Dewald Brevis Creates History, Becomes SA Player To Score A T20I Ton vs Australia
Dewald Brevis etched his name into the record books by becoming the first South African to score a T20I century against Australia. The 22-year-old right-hander, batting at No. 4, reached the milestone in just 41 deliveries during the second T20I at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin.
2) MS Dhoni's Rs 100 Crore Defamation Case: HC Orders Trial, Cricketer To Record Statement
MS Dhoni will have his statement recorded in a ₹100 crore defamation case he filed in 2014 against two media channels and a journalist for linking him to the 2013 IPL betting scandal. Ordered to trial by the Madras High Court, the case will proceed with an advocate commissioner recording Dhoni's evidence, as the ex-India captain will not appear in person to avoid public chaos. Dhoni alleges defamatory remarks were made about him during a TV debate on the scandal.
3) Shubman Gill Named ICC Player Of The Month
Indian Test captain Shubman Gill has been named ICC Player of the Month for July 2025, edging out South Africa's Wiaan Mulder and England's Ben Stokes after his record-breaking run in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
4) Divya Deshmukh Continues Winning Run, Beats Lei Tingjie At Women's Speed Chess Champs
India's Women's World Cup champion Divya Deshmukh kept her winning run going, defeating Chinese GM Lei Tingjie 10-3 to enter the Women's Speed Chess Championship quarterfinals on Monday.
5) India Pacer Akash Deep's New Fortuner Triggers Transport Department Action
Indian pacer Akash Deep has landed in controversy after receiving a new Toyota Fortuner without registration or a High-Security Registration Plate (HSRP). The Uttar Pradesh Transport Department has issued a show-cause notice to the Lucknow dealer for the violation.
6) Italian Athlete, Mattia Debertolis Dies During World Games In China
Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis, 29, died during the World Games in Chengdu after collapsing in an orienteering event. He was found unconscious on Friday and passed away on Tuesday, with the cause yet to be determined.
7) Veteran Stock-Car Driver Robbie Brewer Passes Away After Medical Emergency At Bowman Gray Stadium
Veteran stock-car racer Robbie Brewer, 53, died after suffering a medical emergency during a race at Bowman Grey Stadium, North Carolina. His car crashed head-on into a wall, and despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, he could not be saved.
8) Karnataka Government Denies Permission To Host Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Matches At M Chinnaswamy Stadium
Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has been ruled out as a venue for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 after the Karnataka government declined to host matches of the tournament.
9) Crystal Palace Lose Europa League Appeal; To Play In Conference League 2025-26
Crystal Palace's bid to overturn their UEFA Europa League ban has failed, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport upholding their demotion to the third-tier Conference League over ownership rule breaches involving investor John Textor. The 2024-25 FA Cup winners, who beat Manchester City in May and lifted the Community Shield against Liverpool on August 10, will now compete in the Conference League next season.
10) Ritika Wins Gold As India End Asian U22 Boxing Championships With 13 Medals
Ritika won gold in the women's 80+kg event as India finished fourth overall in the U-22 category at the Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok, bagging 13 medals. The U-19 team also impressed with 14 medals, including three gold.
