Team India defeated South Africa by 30 runs in the fifth T20I at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday to win their last men's international cricket match of 2025. With the win, India won the five-match series 3-1, registering their eighth T20I series victory in a row. India last lost a T20I series in 2023.

On-field umpire Rohan Pandit was struck by a shot from India opener Sanju Samson during the ninth over of India's innings in the fifth T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad. Despite the ball deflecting off the bowler's hand, Pandit injured his knee. The match was briefly halted as he received medical attention.

Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Friday created history by smashing the fastest-ever T20I fifty on Indian soil. The 32-year-old took 16 balls to score his half-century in the fifth T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad. Overall, it is the second-fastest fifty by an Indian after Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball fifty against England in Durban in 2007.

Pep Guardiola dismissed speculation about leaving Manchester City, saying his exit is "not on the table" as he targets another Premier League title. Contracted until 2027, Guardiola stressed his focus remains on improving his young squad. City trail Arsenal by two points after a strong winning run but face injury concerns ahead of West Ham clash.

The BCCI will announce Team India squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday. The tournament will begin on February 7 and go on until March 8. Notably, India are the defending T20 World Cup champions. India's squad for T20I series against New Zealand will also be announced on Saturday.

India defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 semi-final at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Friday. With this, they reached the Under-19 Asia Cup final for the 10th time. Meanwhile, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets in their semi-final. India and Pakistan will face each other in the final on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta celebrates six years at Arsenal and insists the Gunners are ready to challenge for the Premier League title. With Arsenal top at Christmas, he urges his players to focus on winning every match during a demanding festive schedule, saying success will follow naturally and lift team morale.

Australia dominated Day 3 at Adelaide, taking a massive 356-run lead. Travis Head's unbeaten 142 and Alex Carey's crucial contributions strengthened the hosts' grip. England's Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer fought valiantly with the bat, but the bowlers struggled after early breakthroughs. With a 0-2 deficit, England face a huge challenge to stay alive in the Ashes series.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca dismissed reports linking him to Manchester City as '100% speculation', assuring fans he will remain at Stamford Bridge next season. The Italian, who won the Conference League and Club World Cup in his first year, emphasised his focus is on Chelsea's Premier League campaign, Champions League progress, and League Cup semi-final against Arsenal or Crystal Palace.

Ritesh Walia, a member of the national Divyang cricket team, who has played five international matches and one national match, has not yet been given any help either from the state or the Union Government. He is a computer operator with the Health Department, working in the Office of the Civil Surgeon, Tarn Taran.