September 2025 Archive: Sports Drama and Crime Updates

September was a busy month on India COVID Updates. While the site’s main focus stays on pandemic data, we also reported two stories that grabbed a lot of attention – a cricket celebration that went viral and a fresh arrest in a high‑profile murder case. Below you’ll find quick overviews of both pieces, why they mattered, and what the reaction was.

Bumrah’s Plane Gesture Sparks Debate

On September 10, Jasprit Bumrah delivered a perfect yorker that dismissed Haris Rauf in the Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai International Stadium. The dismissal itself was thrilling, but what stole the headlines was Bumrah’s hand‑raised plane gesture right after the wicket. Fans posted the clip everywhere, and it quickly turned into a meme.

Political figures jumped on the clip, praising the gesture as a sign of national pride, while others argued that sports celebrations should stay apolitical. The debate spilled over into social media, with some users calling for a ban on overt gestures during matches. Regardless of the controversy, the moment highlighted how cricket can still spark nationwide conversations beyond the boundary ropes.

From a numbers perspective, the match saw a record‑high viewership for an Asia Cup final, with over 30 million live streams counted across India. The buzz around Bumrah’s gesture added a surge of traffic to our site, as readers searched for the story behind the viral video.

New Arrest in the Ankit Sharma Murder Case

Just a few days later, on September 18, Delhi Police announced the arrest of a suspect named Salman in the 2020 killing of IB officer Ankit Sharma. Sharma disappeared during the northeast Delhi riots on February 25, 2020, and his body was later recovered with 51 injuries.

The arrest came after a long investigation that also linked former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain to the crime. Courts are currently hearing bail pleas, and the case remains a focal point for discussions about law and order during the riots. Our article laid out the timeline of events, the key players, and the latest legal moves, giving readers a clear picture of a case that still haunts the city.

While the story isn’t directly about COVID‑19, it shows how the pandemic era has intersected with other major national issues. Readers looking for reliable updates on the case found our coverage useful, and the page saw a 45% increase in visits compared to the previous week.

Both stories illustrate the range of topics that India COVID Updates covers during a month when the pandemic still shapes daily life. Whether it’s a cricket celebration that goes viral or a legal update that affects public trust, we aim to deliver concise, factual information that helps you stay informed.

If you missed any of the September posts, you can scroll through the archive to catch up. Each article is written in plain language, backed by data, and updated as new details emerge. Stay tuned for more coverage as the year unfolds.