Trending Sports News - February 9, 2025
Indian sports fans have plenty to keep an eye on today, with major updates from cricket, badminton, and chess. Here’s a roundup of the latest sports news trending on February 9, 2025.
Sindhu Out of BAMTC 2025
Badminton star PV Sindhu has been ruled out of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship (BAMTC) 2025 due to injury. This is a significant setback for the Indian team, which was banking on Sindhu’s experience and skill. Her absence will make the team’s path to success more challenging.
D Gukesh in Freestyle Chess Grand Tour
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh continues to make waves on the global stage. He has advanced to the quarterfinals of the prestigious Freestyle Chess Grand Tour in Germany. Despite a loss to Magnus Carlsen in an earlier round, Gukesh’s performance has been commendable, and he remains a strong contender in the tournament.
India vs England 2nd ODI - England Posts 304
England showed an improved batting performance in the second ODI against India in Cuttack. With solid contributions from Joe Root (69) and Ben Duckett (65), followed by a late burst from Liam Livingstone (41), England managed to put up a competitive total of 304. However, Ravindra Jadeja (3-35) was India's standout bowler, keeping the pressure on England’s batting lineup.
IPL 2025 Schedule Announcement Soon
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to officially announce the IPL 2025 schedule soon. According to reports, the tournament is set to begin on March 21. The Women’s Premier League will also be played across four cities: Lucknow, Mumbai, Baroda, and Bengaluru. The IPL 2025 mega auction saw record-breaking bids, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player at Rs 27 crore.
Other Sports Updates
National Games: Indian athletes continue to compete in the 38th National Games.
Indian Super League (ISL): Bengaluru FC is set to take on Jamshedpur FC today.
Tennis: Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi reached the semifinals of the Mumbai Open WTA event but fell short of making the final.