TV & digital viewership for 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup was all-time high for women ICC events. Stadiums also witnessed record turnouts, with the India vs SA final being ‘sold out’.
Despite the suspension, ICC decided that America's national teams will retain their right to participate in ICC events, including preparations for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
While some of the new rules are already in effect for the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle, those relating to white-ball cricket will take effect 2 July.
New guidelines on boundary line catches are designed to end confusion & prevent fielders from using multiple touches of the ball while being airborne outside the boundary.
Bumrah’s bowling style has consistently sparked debate among fans, with many accusing him of using an illegal action ‘chucking’. Cricketers, analysts weigh in on his unorthodox style.
Star India was to license TV broadcasting rights for ICC events to Zee for 4 years, starting this year. Zee, however, quit $1.4 bn deal after missing its first $200 mn payment.
The 12 full members of ICC would collectively take 88.81% with rest distributed among 94 associate members. According to figures leaked to Cricinfo, India would alone claim 38.5%.
Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.
Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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