Cricket
- ICC Champions Trophy Semi-Finals: The semi-final matchups are set:
- India vs. Australia: Scheduled for March 4, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This marks their first ODI encounter since the 2023 Cricket World Cup final.
- New Zealand vs. South Africa: Set for March 5, 2025, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
- Player Updates:
- Adam Zampa: The Australian spinner acknowledges he’s not in peak form ahead of the semi-final against India but remains confident in making impactful contributions.
- Varun Chakravarthy: India’s mystery spinner delivered a standout performance against New Zealand, taking 5-42. His form presents a selection dilemma for India’s upcoming match.
- International Masters League: The inaugural season is underway from February 22 to March 16, 2025, featuring six teams competing across Navi Mumbai, Vadodara, and Raipur.
- Women’s Premier League (WPL): The third season began on February 14, 2025, introducing a home-and-away format with matches in Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai. The final is scheduled for March 15, 2025.
Football
- Indian Super League (ISL): The 2024-2025 season is nearing its conclusion, with semi-final matches scheduled this week. Chennaiyin FC is set to face FC Goa, while Bengaluru FC will compete against Mumbai City FC.
Tennis
- ATP Chennai Open: The annual tournament concluded yesterday, with India’s Sumit Nagal clinching the singles title, marking his first ATP Tour victory.