The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday attached assets worth ₹11.14 crore belonging to former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan in connection with the 1xBet money laundering case. The agency said the action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The attached assets include mutual fund investments worth ₹6.64 crore in Raina’s name and an immovable property valued at ₹4.5 crore linked to Dhawan. The ED is investigating alleged illegal betting and laundering activities involving 1xBet. Both players have not yet issued any public statement on the matter. (PC: News18)

Tata Motors has announced that it will present the first production units of its soon-to-launch Tata Sierra SUVs to the members of the India women’s national cricket team following their championship win at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Each player will receive the top-spec version ahead of the Sierra’s public launch in India on November 25. The automaker described the gesture as a salute to the athletes’ dedication and a reflection of the Sierra’s own values of ambition and innovation. 

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) will honor Richa Ghosh with a gold-plated bat and ball at Eden Gardens for her stellar World Cup performance. CAB President Sourav Ganguly and Jhulan Goswami will present the award recognizing her "outstanding achievements." Richa scored 235 runs at 133.52 strike rate, including a crucial 34-run cameo in the final against South Africa, reportedly playing with a fractured finger. Ganguly praised her "remarkable talent, composure, and fighting spirit." The second Siliguri cricketer after Wriddhiman Saha to represent India, Richa's trophy cabinet includes Women's World Cup, U-19 World Cup, WPL title, Asian Games gold, and Commonwealth Games silver. CAB hopes her recognition inspires more Bengal girls. (PC: NDTV Sports)

India's Women's World Cup-winning cricket team will meet President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan today at noon, departing at 10:15 AM IST. This follows Wednesday's felicitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence, where the team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, wore formal attire and winner's medals. PM Modi praised their historic achievement and remarkable comeback after three consecutive league-stage defeats and social media trolling. The team presented him a signed jersey during their group interaction. The squad arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday evening amid tight security. Celebrations continued at their hotel, with Jemimah Rodrigues, Radha Yadav, and Sneh Rana dancing to dhol beats, cheered by staff and guests. (PC: X & NDTV)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the 2025 IPL champions, have been put up for sale by their owner, Diageo. The franchise plays in both the IPL and Women’s Premier League (WPL). Diageo has started the sale process and expects it to finish by March 31, 2026. RCB has been part of the IPL since 2008 and won the WPL in 2024. Top players like Virat Kohli, Smriti Mandhana, and Josh Hazlewood are in the team. Reports say Diageo is seeking around USD 2 billion. Interested buyers, including Adar Poonawalla, may participate. The team will still play in upcoming auctions. (PC: NDTV)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India's Women's World Cup-winning cricket team at Lok Kalyan Marg on November 5, congratulating them on their remarkable comeback victory. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur recalled meeting PM Modi in 2017 without the trophy, expressing delight at returning victorious. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana praised his motivational influence on girls nationwide. PM Modi discussed Deepti Sharma's "Jai Shri Ram" Instagram post and Hanuman tattoo, recalled Harleen Deol's 2021 catch, and praised Amanjot Kaur's focus during her famous catch. He encouraged players to promote fitness in schools, addressing youth obesity concerns. The team gifted a signed jersey with "Namo" and number 1, while Modi invited Kranti Gaud's family to meet him. (PC: X)

Days after India's historic Women's ODI World Cup victory, captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana permanently celebrated their triumph with tattoos. Harmanpreet shared her left arm tattoo featuring the World Cup trophy, numbers 52 and 2025 representing India's 52-run victory over South Africa and the championship year. "Forever etched in my skin and my heart," she captioned. Mandhana's tattoo similarly displays the trophy with 2025 below. Harmanpreet reflected on her childhood dream of wearing India's blue jersey, inspired by watching matches with her father's oversized bat. This tradition follows athletes like Argentina's Angel Di Maria, who commemorated their 2022 FIFA World Cup win with similar tattoos. (PC: The Telegraph)

Former Indian cricketer Reema Malhotra praised Jemimah Rodrigues for markedly improving her batting following her participation in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Malhotra noted that the high-level exposure, intense competition and rigorous training in the franchise setup sharpened Rodrigues’ intent and clarity at the crease. She credited WPL’s structure with boosting the World Cup-winning batter’s confidence and adaptability in international cricket. The change was evident in Rodrigues’ recent stellar performances—combining technique and aggression effectively. Malhotra believes the WPL is “raising the bar” for India’s women cricketers and helping talents like Rodrigues flourish. 

Sunil Gavaskar said India’s 2025 Women’s World Cup victory is not the same as the men’s 1983 win, though both changed Indian cricket. He noted that the men’s team had never reached a knockout before 1983, while the women had already played two finals. Gavaskar praised Harmanpreet Kaur’s team for their “sporting intelligence” and credited Indian coaches for understanding players better. He said the win will motivate young girls across India to play cricket, just as 1983 inspired boys. “This victory will give new wings to women’s cricket,” Gavaskar wrote in his column. (PC: X)

Football legend David Beckham has been officially knighted by King Charles III for his services to football and British society. The ceremony took place at Windsor Castle in Berkshire on Tuesday. Beckham, the former England captain and Manchester United star, received the honour surrounded by family members. He called it “one of the proudest days” of his life. The knighthood recognises his achievements on the field and his charitable work off it. Beckham has long been a global ambassador for British sport and philanthropy, supporting children’s and health causes through his charity work.