India narrowly beat Pakistan by 2 runs (DLS method) in a rain-shortened Hong Kong Sixes 2025 thriller. In the last 24 hours, there have been a number of
developments across the world of sports. Check out the Top stories in the Bulletin for November 7, curated for you.
India beat Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes
India edged past Pakistan by 2 runs (DLS method) in a rain-shortened thriller at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, extending their unbeaten run against Pakistan this year. Batting first, India posted 86/4 in 6 overs, powered by a blazing 28 off 11 balls from Robin Uthappa and 24 off 13 by Bharat Chipli. Despite a strong chase by Khawaja Nafay and Abdul Samad, rain halted play at 41/1 after 3 overs, handing India the win. This victory adds to India's three Asia Cup wins and the Women's World Cup triumph over Pakistan this year, marking six consecutive head-to-head victories across formats.
Richa Ghosh to be felicitated with Golden Bat and Ball by CAB
Richa Ghosh will be felicitated on November 8, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, by the Cricket Association of Bengal with a gold-plated bat and ball signed by Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami. This honour recognises her stellar contributions to India's 2025 Women's World Cup triumph.
Pratika Rawal to get her World Cup medal after Jay Shah intervention
Pratika Rawal will receive her ICC Women's World Cup 2025 winner's medal following the personal intervention of ICC Chairman Jay Shah. Despite being injured before the knockout stages and replaced in the final squad, Jay Shah ensured Rawal, India's second-highest run-scorer with 308 runs, is rightfully awarded her medal.
Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina properties attached by ED in Betting Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth ₹11.14 crore belonging to former cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina in a money laundering probe linked to the illegal betting platform 1xBet. Dhawan's immovable property valued at ₹4.5 crore and Raina's mutual fund investments worth ₹6.64 crore have been provisionally attached. Both are accused of knowingly endorsing 1xBet's unlicensed betting operations in India, with payments routed through foreign entities to conceal the illicit origin of funds.
Sunil Chhetri announces his International Retirement
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has announced his retirement from international football in November 2025. After a stellar career spanning over two decades and scoring 94 international goals, Chhetri confirmed that his India career is over following India's failure to qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
WPL teams announce Retentions ahead of Auction
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 retentions saw major decisions by all five franchises ahead of the mega auction scheduled for November 27.
Defending champions Mumbai Indians retained five players including Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, and G Kamalini. Royal Challengers Bengaluru kept Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, and Shreyanka Patil. Delhi Capitals retained Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, and Marizanne Kapp. Gujarat Giants retained Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney, while UP Warriorz retained only the uncapped Shweta Sehrawat, releasing stars like Deepti Sharma.
11 arrested in Aston Villa-Tel Aviv Europa League Clash
Eleven people were arrested before and during the UEFA Europa League match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Villa Park, Birmingham. The arrests, involving men and boys aged 17 to 67, were mostly for racially aggravated public order offences, including a 21-year-old attempting to throw fireworks into the stadium and another held for suspected drug possession with intent to supply.
East Bengal to play Punjab in Super Cup Semis
East Bengal FC and Punjab FC have qualified for the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 semi-finals, scheduled for December 4, 2025, at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa. East Bengal secured their spot after a strong group stage performance, including a draw in the Kolkata Derby against Mohun Bagan. Punjab FC clinched their place by defeating Bengaluru FC in a tense penalty shootout. The final will take place on December 7 at the same venue.
