Chopra, who won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics in men's javelin throw, has been one of India's leading figures in recent years.
Ravichandran Ashwin has urged fans and experts to be patient with young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He believes Sooryavanshi showcased his talent in the latest T20I match, contributing to India's successful chase. Meanwhile, Ashwin has suggested that Sanju Samson should reclaim his opening position if Ishan Kishan re-enters the lineup. Ashwin expressed concern over the expectations placed on Sooryavanshi at such a young age.
West Indies coach Daren Sammy praised his team's performance in the recent T20I series against India. The West Indies managed a commendable 2-2 draw against the formidable Indian team on their home ground. Sammy emphasized the challenges posed by India's batting power and smaller boundaries during their matches. He acknowledged the progress made by his team despite facing tough opposition.
Harry Kane made history at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to win football’s most prestigious individual honour. The Bayern Munich striker also claimed the Gerd Müller Trophy, completing a historic double after scoring 73 goals for club and country. His extraordinary campaign marks a defining moment in his career and English football history.
Lionel Messi’s absence from the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London has raised questions as Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal await the results. Despite earning his 17th nomination, Messi reportedly skipped the event amid Inter Miami commitments and a demanding travel schedule. Speculation about him presenting the trophy also proved unfounded, with no official confirmation of the proposed role.
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London was thrown into confusion after articles declaring Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal winners reportedly appeared on the award’s official website. The pages sparked speculation about a possible result leak before being removed. With all three among the leading contenders, fans were left awaiting official confirmation from the ceremony.
Amit Mishra faced significant challenges after being excluded from the Indian cricket team for an extended period. He battled depression for 18 months, questioning his performance while continuing to play. A conversation with a selector helped him realize he needed to improve his domestic performance to succeed. After reflecting on his situation, he managed to return to the Indian team in 2008.
Fresh from their innings victory against Odisha in their last match, Kerala will have a job in hand to stop an upbeat Bengal who will be looking for a hat-trick of wins after beating Delhi and Services to lie at the top of the table with 12 points in their group.
India A will open their campaign against Nepal on November 20 before taking on Pakistan A two days later. They will play their final group-stage match against the UAE on November 24.
Iyer, who took over as India's T20I captain from Suryakumar Yadav in June, has scored 632 runs in 22 matches as skipper this year.
Brazilian striker Igor Thiago’s journey from poverty in Brazil to Premier League stardom has been shaped by family sacrifice, personal loss and resilience. After a record-breaking season with Brentford earned him his first Brazil call-up, a difficult World Cup left him facing renewed scrutiny. Now, the 25-year-old is drawing strength from his wife and children as he looks to rebuild his form.