Showing questions for October 17, 2025
- Total: 19 questions
Question 16 Oct 17, 2025
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Who leads the DP World India Championship after the opening round at Delhi Golf Course on October 16, 2025?
Shane LowryShane Lowry, the 2019 Open champion, fired a flawless 64 in the opening round of the inaugural DP World India Championship to take a one-shot lead. His round included eight birdies, five of them consecutively from holes 11 to 15, and a closing birdie on the 18th. Despite poor form in the previous week in Madrid and minimal practice, Lowry found his rhythm during the ProAM and carried it into the tournament. He expressed surprise at his strong performance but credited his solid iron play and putting on the back nine. Lowry last played in India in 2010 and is making a strong return.
Question 17 Oct 17, 2025
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Which Australian swimmer announced her retirement from elite swimming in October 2025, surprising fans ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics cycle?
Ariarne TitmusAriarne Titmus, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, stunned the sports world by announcing her retirement from elite swimming via a social media post in October 2025. At just 25 years old, she had been widely expected to continue training for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after taking a break post-Paris Games. In her statement, Titmus revealed that while swimming had been her lifelong passion, other personal priorities had become more important to her. Her decision marks a significant loss for Australian swimming, where she was a dominant force in freestyle events. Fans and analysts alike were caught off guard by the timing and finality of her announcement.
Question 18 Oct 17, 2025
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Which former India head coach recently advocated for allowing Indian players to participate in overseas T20 leagues like the Big Bash League?
Ravi ShastriRavi Shastri, who served as India’s head coach from 2017 to 2021, recently voiced strong support for permitting Indian cricketers to play in foreign T20 leagues such as the Big Bash League (BBL). He argued that such exposure would broaden the horizons of young players and help them develop by interacting with international stars. Currently, the BCCI restricts active Indian players from joining overseas leagues unless they retire and obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC). Shastri cited the IPL’s success in nurturing talent through similar exposure and emphasized that even players without national contracts could benefit immensely. His comments followed Ravichandran Ashwin’s landmark move to join Sydney Thunder in the BBL.
Question 19 Oct 17, 2025
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Who is the current ODI captain of the Indian men’s cricket team as of October 2025, following the Champions Trophy triumph in March?
Shubman GillShubman Gill was elevated to the role of ODI captain of the Indian men’s cricket team after India’s Champions Trophy victory in March 2025. He now leads a side that includes veterans like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both of whom have retired from Tests and T20Is but continue in ODIs with an eye on the 2027 World Cup. Gill has publicly expressed his support for retaining experienced players, citing their match-winning abilities and rare combination of skill and experience. He also captains the Test team, making him a central figure in India’s current cricketing leadership. His captaincy marks a generational transition in Indian cricket.