Virat Kohli's match-winning century in the first ODI against South Africa sparked speculation about a potential Test comeback. However, the star batter firmly stated his commitment to playing only one format of the game. Kohli emphasised his mental approach to cricket and the importance of enjoyment in his continued success.
Sri Lanka's cricket tour of Pakistan faced security concerns after a bomb blast in Islamabad, leading to player apprehension. Extensive military security measures were implemented, ensuring the team's safety. Despite restrictions, captain Dasun Shanaka expressed gratitude to the PCB and security forces, acknowledging batting challenges and looking forward to future tours.
Following a Test series loss, India aims for a turnaround in the ODI format, banking on the experience of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Stand-in skipper KL Rahul highlighted their importance in rotating the strike and their excitement to play. Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's return also adds significant value to the squad.
With reduced game time, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are intensely focused on fitness and form, targeting the 2027 ODI World Cup. Despite lack of assured public words from chief selector Ajit Agarkar and coach Gautam Gambhir, their dedication and recent performances suggest a strong desire to continue playing.
Barcelona secured a 3-1 win against Alaves. Dani Olmo scored two goals, helping Barcelona temporarily lead La Liga. Lamine Yamal also found the net for Barcelona. Alaves had taken an early lead through Pablo Ibanez. The victory marked Barcelona's fourth consecutive league win. The team celebrated its 126th anniversary during the match.
India began their FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup campaign with a dominant 7-0 victory over Chile. Rosan Khujur and Dilraj Singh each scored twice. India's next match is against Oman. Other matches saw New Zealand defeat China and Argentina overcome Japan. Switzerland also secured a win against Oman. The tournament continues until December 10.
Diogo Jota's widow, Rute Cardoso, shared an emotional first-birthday tribute to their baby daughter, posting poignant photos of the late Liverpool star. The images, including five with Jota, have evoked widespread love and grief, underscoring the profound impact of his tragic death. Jota died in a car crash just weeks after marrying Rute, leaving behind their three children.
South Africa dominated the Test through strong batting contributions led by Senuran Muthusamy’s maiden century and Marco Jansen’s explosive 93. Jansen, who also took 6/48 in the first innings, dismantled India’s batting order before Simon Harmer completed the rout with a match-winning 6/37 in the second innings. South Africa sealed a commanding 408-run win, with Harmer finishing as Player of the Series for his 17 wickets across two Tests, while Jansen claimed the Player of the Match award for his all-round brilliance.
Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov, a 19-year-old, became the youngest World Cup winner, securing a spot in the 2026 Candidates. India, hosting the event after 23 years, saw its 24 players fail to reach the top three qualifying spots. The article explores the knockout format's challenges, home advantage pressures, and the impact of chess engines on creativity.
The footage shows Hardik taking a run-up, reaching for the basket and appearing to attempt a dunk. As he briefly hung from the rim, the entire iron structure gave way, crashing down and striking him in the chest.
Vikas Kohli, brother of Virat Kohli, has voiced concerns over India's Test cricket strategy. His comments come as India faces a tough situation in the Guwahati Test. The team's recent performances have drawn scrutiny. Vikas suggested changes have unsettled a previously successful system. India is currently battling to salvage a draw against South Africa.
India's bowlers expressed disappointment with the Guwahati pitch, deeming it a "road" after failing to secure wickets against South Africa. While the surface offered bounce, spinners struggled to extract turn, impacting their effectiveness. Despite efforts, the team conceded significant runs, raising questions about pitch preparation and bowling strategies.
Pakistan secured a place in the tri-series final by defeating Zimbabwe by 69 runs. Babar Azam's 74 and Usman Tariq's hat-trick were key to the victory. Azam also equaled Virat Kohli's record for most T20I half-centuries. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 126. Burl and Sikandar Raza added 34 runs, offering brief resistance
Australia thrashed England by eight wickets in the first Ashes Test, concluding in under two days. England's batting collapsed spectacularly, facing their fewest balls in a Test since 1904. The match was the shortest Ashes contest by balls bowled in over a century, with Travis Head smashing a rapid century to seal the dominant victory.
Liverpool's struggles continued with a dismal 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, leaving them 11th in the Premier League. Manchester City also faltered, losing 2-1 at Newcastle. Chelsea capitalized, moving to second place with a 2-0 victory over Burnley.
Legendary cricketer Geoffrey Boycott has slammed England's "brainless" batting and bowling after their swift Ashes Test defeat. He criticized their repeated mistakes and inability to learn, stating it's impossible to take the team seriously. Despite a strong position, England self-destructed, allowing Australia to chase a modest target with ease, highlighting the pitfalls of their aggressive approach against top sides.
India batter Smriti Mandhana and composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal's wedding festivities have commenced with a vibrant Haldi ceremony. Held two days before their November 23 wedding, the event saw Mandhana, adorned in yellow, celebrating with family, friends, and teammates amidst traditional music and yellow decor. The intimate ceremony offered a colourful glimpse into the couple's wedding week.
Meanwhile, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said Sarfaraz has been affected by a perception issue. Sarfaraz has played six Tests so far, scoring 371 runs at an average of 37.10, with three fifties and one century. His highest score in Tests is 150.
An IPL franchise co-owner believes the side is in such a stable position for the IPL 2026 auction, needing only minor additions. Following a successful rebuild under their skipper and head coach, the team aims to solidify its core and achieve their ultimate goal of winning the IPL title as the 2026 auction nears.
Indian batters Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel practiced with one pad to improve footwork against spin, an old drill forcing bat usage over pad defense. This comes as Sudharsan is in contention for the second Test against South Africa, who lead the series 1-0 after a first-Test victory.
India's debacle at the Eden Gardens against the reigning World Test Champions (WTC) in the first Test has raised a plethora of questions -- the team's preparation after playing a white-ball series in Australia, India batters’ dodgy technique against quality spin and the lack of specialists in the Test squad.
India suffered a rare home defeat at Eden Gardens, losing to South Africa by 30 runs in a low-scoring Test. The match set records for low totals and failed chases, with Shubman Gill missing due to injury. South Africa aims to seal the series in the next Test.
Jannik Sinner secured his second consecutive ATP Finals title, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling 7-6, 7-5 victory. This triumph caps a remarkable season for the Italian, marked by Grand Slam wins and a strong comeback after a doping suspension. Sinner's win extended his impressive 31-match indoor hard court winning streak.
With the IPL 2026 mini auction approaching, franchises have revealed their updated squads and remaining purses. Kolkata Knight Riders lead with a massive Rs 64.3 crore, while Mumbai Indians face a tight budget with just Rs 2.75 crore. Teams are strategically releasing players to reshape their squads for the upcoming season.
Babar Azam's magnificent unbeaten 102 steered Pakistan to an eight-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka, securing an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Despite initial security concerns, the hosts comfortably chased down 288, with significant contributions from Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan. This victory marked Azam's long-awaited international century.
Ravindra Jadeja is set for a major IPL transfer. He is expected to join Rajasthan Royals from Chennai Super Kings. This move marks the end of a long association with CSK. Jadeja has navigated captaincy changes and crowd reactions. Former coach Ravi Shastri believes external noise will not affect his focus. Jadeja remains a top-class cricketer with proven performances.
A video of the incident, which has since gone viral on social media, shows Dhoni writing his autograph on the petrol tank of a red bike. Before walking away, he looked at the vehicle and told the fan, “Chala ke report dena (Do share its review).”
Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel downplays rivalry with Rishabh Pant, emphasizing their shared goal of winning for India. Jurel, in strong red-ball form, is set to play in the opening Test against South Africa, with assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirming his inclusion. The series opener at Eden Gardens promises an exciting battle against strong pace attacks from both sides.
Indian football faces a crisis as the AIFF held urgent meetings with Executive Committee members, ISL club CEO, captains and I-League owners. While ISL clubs explored resource pooling, eight I-League teams boycotted, demanding a unified league structure and a December 15 kick-off. This comes ahead of a Supreme Court hearing following a failed bid to sell the commercial rights for ISL.
The match was played under tight security after a suicide attack earlier in the day in nearby Islamabad, which claimed at least 12 lives. The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed that security around the Sri Lankan team was further strengthened following the incident. Pakistan rode on a fighting unbeaten century from Salman Agha and a four-wicket burst by Haris Rauf to clinch a six-run win over Sri Lanka.
Babar Azam's last century came against Nepal during the Asia Cup 2023, and he has now equaled Virat Kohli’s record for the most consecutive international innings without a hundred.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) may end up playing all their home matches in Pune in IPL-2026, it has been learnt. The shift is a direct fallout of the Chinnaswamy Stadium’s ongoing suspension following the June 4 stampede during RCB’s victory parade.
Elena Rybakina clinched the WTA Finals title, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a commanding performance. This victory marks her biggest triumph since Wimbledon 2022 and makes her the first Kazakh and Asian player to win the prestigious year-end championship, earning a record prize money and a guaranteed top-five ranking.
India’s final T20I against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane ended without a result as persistent rain and lightning forced the match to be abandoned on Saturday. Before the weather intervened, India had raced to 52 for no loss in just 4.5 overs, sealing the five-match series 2-1.
Pujara’s wife, Puja, recalled the incident in her book The Diary of a Cricketer’s Wife: “Destiny impelled him to dash heedlessly to a ball for a catch that was never there; and the result: a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, an impending surgery and a temporarily halted cricketing career — all without playing a single game for KKR.”
India's ICC Women's World Cup 2025 victory has ignited nationwide celebrations. Players are receiving grand welcomes and substantial rewards from their home states. From Maharashtra's Rs 2.25 crore for Mandhana and Rodrigues to Andhra Pradesh's Rs 2.5 crore for Shree Charani, these honours highlight the immense pride and inspiration the team has brought to every corner of the nation.
Australian captain Pat Cummins, sidelined for over three months with a back injury, is optimistic about a potential return for the second Ashes Test against England. He expressed confidence in his recovery, aiming for a full run-up soon. Cummins will travel with the squad to Perth for the series opener, where Steve Smith will captain.
Shafali Verma became the youngest to score a World Cup final half-century, hitting 87 and taking two crucial wickets. Her aggressive batting set a strong foundation for India's 298/7, the second-highest total in a Women's ODI World Cup final. Verma's all-round performance significantly boosted India's position against South Africa in the summit clash.
Legendary Kapil Dev lauded the Indian women's cricket team's exceptional performance, stating they are superior to his 1983 World Cup-winning squad. He urged fans to appreciate the team's intelligent and elevated style of play, not just the outcome of the upcoming World Cup final against South Africa. Dev believes the team is ready to create history.
Scientific astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicts a 90% chance for India to win the 2025 Women's World Cup against South Africa. He cites captain Harmanpreet Kaur's 'one-in-a-billion horoscope' and the team's 'Grey Lizards' as key factors. Despite South Africa's strong skipper Laura Wolvaardt, Lobo believes India's stars are aligned for a historic triumph.