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Mithun Manhas, former Delhi captain, has been elected unopposed as the 37th BCCI President at the 94th annual general meeting. He succeeds Roger Binny, who resigned in August 2025, while Rajeev Shukla had been serving as interim vice-president. Manhas brings with him a rich domestic cricketing career spanning two decades from 1997 to 2017, during which he played 157 first-class matches scoring 9714 runs, 130 List A matches scoring 4126 runs, and 91 T20 games amassing 1170 runs. His appointment reflects the growing trend of experienced cricketers contributing to cricket administration in India.

Sergio Busquets, a highly decorated Spanish midfielder, announced his retirement at the end of the 2025 MLS season while playing for Inter Miami. Over his 20-year career, he became a key figure at Barcelona, making 722 appearances and winning 32 major trophies including 9 La Liga titles, 7 Copa del Reys, and 3 UEFA Champions League trophies. Internationally, he earned 143 caps for Spain, winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2012 UEFA Euro Championship. Renowned for his tactical intelligence, positional awareness, and composure, Busquets has left an enduring legacy in global football.

The ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 took place at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi. India, hosting the event for the first time, showcased exceptional performance by winning five medals, including a clean sweep in the women’s 50m prone rifle event. The tournament featured 208 shooters from 19 countries, with the 69-member Indian contingent performing strongly on home soil. Hosting the event highlighted India’s growing stature in international shooting sports and provided young athletes with a platform to gain experience, exposure, and recognition at a global level.

Smriti Mandhana etched her name in history by scoring the fastest ODI century ever by an Indian, surpassing Virat Kohli’s 52-ball record set in 2013. On 20 September 2025, during the 3rd ODI against Australia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, she reached her hundred in just 50 balls. Her blistering knock of 125 runs off 65 balls included 17 fours and 5 sixes, and she completed her century with a massive six over midwicket. This achievement also places her second in the list of fastest women’s ODI centuries, behind only Meg Lanning’s 45-ball ton, further cementing her legacy.

Arshdeep Singh achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in T20 Internationals. He reached the landmark during India’s Asia Cup 2025 group-stage match against Oman, dismissing Vinayak Shukla as his 100th wicket. Remarkably, Arshdeep accomplished this feat in just 64 matches and 1,329 deliveries, making him the fastest fast bowler globally to reach the milestone and the fourth-fastest overall. Known for his powerplay effectiveness and death-over dominance, he has consistently outperformed peers like Haris Rauf. His achievement cements his position as one of India’s finest modern-day T20 specialists and a global pace-bowling force.