After a difficult year, Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen closed his 2025 campaign on a high note by winning the BWF Australian Open Super 500. He defeated Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in straight games, 21-15, 21-11, in just 38 minutes, showcasing sharper net play, attacking range, and mental composure. His come-from-behind 86-minute semifinal win against Chou Tien Chen also underlined his resilience. Sen said he focused on “one point at a time” and is excited to build on this momentum next season. 

Smriti Mandhana’s wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal was postponed on Sunday after her father, Srinivas Mandhana, suffered a heart attack. The incident happened during the wedding preparations at the Mandhana Farm House in Sangli. He was taken to a private hospital and is now stable and under observation. Smriti and her family rushed to the hospital soon after. The wedding team confirmed that all functions have been called off for now. Decorations at the venue are being removed, and a new date has not been decided. The family has requested privacy as they focus on his recovery.

Smriti Mandhana’s sangeet night turned special when the Indian women’s cricket team performed a warm and emotional dance to the song Tera Yaar Hoon Main. The team came together on stage to celebrate Smriti’s big day, creating one of the most loved moments of the pre-wedding events. The sangeet ceremony also saw Smriti and Palaash Muchhal perform on Tenu Le Ke Main Jawanga, winning hearts online. Guests from the cricket and music worlds were present as the couple continued their wedding celebrations with mehendi, haldi, and sangeet ceremonies. Videos from the event have gone viral across social media.

Lakshya Sen won the Australian Open Super 500 title in Sydney on Saturday. He beat Japan’s Yushi Tanaka 21-15, 21-11 in just 38 minutes. This is his first BWF title of 2025 and his first big win since 2024. The 24-year-old had struggled after the Paris Olympics but showed strong form this week. Tanaka entered the final after two Super 300 wins this year, but Lakshya controlled the match with calm and sharp play. He is now the second Indian to win a BWF title this season. His win ends India’s campaign at the tournament on a high note. (PC: X)

Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal lit up their sangeet night with a charming dance to the song ‘Tenu Le Ke Main Jawanga’. Videos from the event show Smriti placing a garland on Palaash before they begin their performance. Another clip shows Palaash singing ‘Gulabi Aankhen’ for Smriti as she smiles at him. The sangeet also featured a special dance by the Indian women’s cricket team to ‘Tera Yaar Hoon Main’. Earlier, photos from their mehendi ceremony went viral. The wedding celebrations have brought together family, friends, and stars from cricket and music ahead of their big day.

Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana will marry music composer Palash Muchhal today in Sangli, Maharashtra. The wedding will take place in the afternoon and only close family and friends will attend. Smriti and Palash have been in a relationship since 2019. They kept their bond private for many years as they focused on their careers. In 2024, they confirmed their relationship with a simple post on social media. Palash later proposed to Smriti at DY Patil Stadium after India’s World Cup win. Their wedding marks a happy moment for both families and fans. (PC: NDTV)

International cricketer Smriti Mandhana lit up her Haldi ceremony with a joyous, all-yellow dance alongside her fellow India women’s team stars, including Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh, Shreyanka Patil and Radha Yadav. The celebration also marked her engagement to music compos­er Palash Muchhal and preceded their wedding set for November 23. With beats of Bollywood tracks and infectious camaraderie, the pre-wedding event doubled as a reunion of World Cup winners from the Indian women’s team — a fitting tribute to Mandhana’s triumphant cricket campaign and a spirited start to her new chapter. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a heartfelt congratulatory letter to cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal ahead of their wedding, scheduled for November 23, 2025.The letter extends "heartiest congratulations" to both the Mandhana and Muchhal families. PM Modi wished the couple a life where "their dreams intertwine and grow together," and expressed delight that a "Celebration Cricket Match" is part of the festivities. He wished both 'Team Groom' and 'Team Bride' to "win in the game of life," comparing Mandhana's "cover drive" with Muchhal's "lilting musical symphony." Mandhana recently announced her engagement on Instagram, featuring her India teammates. 

Australia beat England by eight wickets in the first Ashes Test in Perth, finishing the match inside two days. Travis Head hit a stunning 69-ball century while opening for the first time in a home Test. He scored 123 off 83 balls, hitting 16 fours and four sixes as Australia chased 205 in only 28.2 overs. His knock is the fastest fourth-innings century in Test history and matches David Warner’s record for fastest by an opener. Marnus Labuschagne added 51*, while Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets in the match. England collapsed again, losing nine wickets for 105 runs. (PC: X)

India’s blind women cricketers are chasing a historic title at the first Blind Women’s T20 World Cup. The team, made up of players from nine states, has overcome family pressure, poverty, and lack of support to reach this stage. Many players learned cricket only recently through schools and disability groups. India won all five league matches and was the first to enter the semi-finals. Captain Deepika TC, who lost her vision as a child, says the team wants to match the success of India’s sighted women. The tournament is being held in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Colombo, with the final on Sunday. (PC: AFP via Getty Images)