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Smriti Mandhana achieved a historic milestone by becoming the second Indian woman and the fourth female cricketer worldwide to complete 10,000 runs in international cricket. She reached this landmark during the fourth T20I against Sri Lanka at Thiruvananthapuram. Her achievement reflects remarkable consistency across Test, ODI, and T20I formats. In the same match, she played a brilliant knock of 80 runs, helping India post their highest-ever women’s T20I total. This feat placed her alongside legends like Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates, and Charlotte Edwards, highlighting her status as one of the finest batters in modern women’s cricket.

Sonam Yeshey created a historic milestone in international cricket by becoming the first bowler ever to claim eight wickets in a single T20 International match. Representing Bhutan, he achieved this remarkable feat during the third T20I against Myanmar on December 26, 2025. Bowling with exceptional control and pace, he recorded extraordinary figures of 8 wickets for just 7 runs in his full quota of four overs, including a maiden over. His spell dismantled Myanmar’s batting lineup, restricting them to only 45 runs and helping Bhutan secure a dominant victory and an unassailable lead in the series.

The Women’s Singles title at the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships was claimed by Surya Charishma Tamiri, marking a significant achievement in her badminton career. The prestigious national tournament was held in Vijayawada and featured top players from across the country competing in various categories. While Surya Charishma Tamiri emerged victorious in the women’s singles event, the championships also saw Rithvik Sanjeevi S winning the men’s singles title. Multiple doubles titles were decided as well, highlighting the depth of talent and competitive spirit present at the national level of Indian badminton.

The achievement highlights a significant milestone in Indian chess on the global stage, achieved by Arjun Erigaisi. Finishing third with an impressive score of 9.5 out of 13 points, Arjun Erigaisi delivered a consistent and high-quality performance throughout the championship. A crucial victory in the final round allowed him to edge past strong competitors such as Hans Niemann and Leinier Dominguez on tiebreaks. This result marked India’s first male podium finish at the World Rapid Chess Championship since Viswanathan Anand, underscoring Arjun Erigaisi’s rise as a leading figure in international chess.

Koneru Humpy delivered an outstanding performance at the World Rapid Championship by finishing joint-first with a score of 8.5 out of 11 points. Despite remaining undefeated throughout the tournament, she had to settle for the bronze medal due to inferior tiebreaks after a draw in the final round denied her a chance at gold. The championship title was eventually claimed by Aleksandra Goryachkina following a playoff win against China’s Zhu Jiner. Koneru Humpy’s consistent and resilient play once again highlighted her status as one of India’s most accomplished and reliable chess grandmasters on the global stage.