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Virat Kohli was in sublime touch in the first ODI in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30, as he smashed his 52nd century in the format and 83rd overall at the highest level for India. From the first ball, Kohli looked on song and took the bowlers on, while hitting sixes a lot more. It was the joint-second most sixes hit by Kohli in an innings in his ODI career tells you how nonchalantly the 37-year-old was hitting on Sunday. Kohli smashed 11 fours and seven sixes in his 135-run knock, which meant that 49 came via running, something at which he is still a master at. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/d10pTbk via IFTTT

South Africa just never gave up and had almost pulled off the 350-run chase against India in the ODI series opener in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30, before the hosts prevailed by 17 runs. The all-round duo of Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch packed more than just punches, as their 97-run partnership for the sixth wicket off just 69 balls helped the Proteas storm back into the contest, having been reduced to 11/3 at the start of the innings. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Bjm7ik3 via IFTTT

Former West Indies all-rounder and one of the bona fide T20 superstars, Andre Russell, has decided to call it a day from the IPL, after featuring in 14 editions of the tournament. Russell was released by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2026 auction and it seemed like Russell would be playing for another franchise after 12 long years but it wasn't to be. However, Russell did start his IPL career with the then Delhi Daredevils in 2012 and played for them for a couple of seasons, before being picked by the Knight Riders in 2014 mega auction. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/L9sG7W6 via IFTTT

Faf du Plessis has opted to withdraw from the IPL 2026 auction in order to pursue the Pakistan Super League (PSL) opportunity next year. With the PSL moving to the April-May window due to the Champions Trophy earlier this year and the T20 World Cup next year from February-March, the two leagues are clashing and hence, the players have to choose one or the other and du Plessis, who played in the IPL for 14 years, seems to have played his last.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3ue84Cv via IFTTT

India will take on South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30. The hangover of the Test series is likely to be a strong one, given that the second and final game lasted five days. Since the Proteas won it 2-0, the momentum will be with the visitors, and India, on the other hand, would hope to forget it and start afresh, with a new captain in KL Rahul in charge for the three matches and the hosts will also have Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the fold. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/TIaox3J via IFTTT

Indian top-order batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has returned to the ODI side on the back of a consistent run of form during the List-A series for India A against South Africa A and will be hoping for an opportunity during the three-match series against the Proteas. Gaikwad last played an ODI for India during the away series against South Africa almost two years ago under KL Rahul's captaincy and has now earned a recall when the wicketkeeper-batter is in charge yet again, against the same opposition but at home this time around. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/dfymQYz via IFTTT

In a landmark moment, Delhi Capitals signed 16-year-old Deeya Yadav, making her the youngest cricketer ever purchased at a WPL auction. The three-time finalists added the top-order batter at her base price of Rs 10 lakh, a move that also reconnects her with a familiar face. Deeya has spent recent seasons sharing the field with India opener Shafali Verma in Haryana’s domestic side, forging a bond that has shaped her game and her ambitions. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3nhrFLu via IFTTT

India’s coaching group faced tight scrutiny after a humiliating Test series defeat to South Africa. Questions were raised about the playing XI, which saw multiple left-handed batters in the mix, and also about the cricketers not being patient, which is primary in Test cricket. Amid that, bowling coach Morne Morkel addressed the situation publicly, drawing a clear line between his duties and the contentious choices that shaped India’s recent red-ball line-up. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/WuqykO6 via IFTTT

Cricket Australia came forward and announced their squad for the upcoming second Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 series. The side will be taking on England in the second Test of the series at the Gabba in Brisbane from December 4.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/HWFevcN via IFTTT

The stage is set for India and South Africa to continue their ongoing multi-format series. After the two Test matches, the two sides will take on each other across three ODI matches, with the first ODI slated to be held on November 30. Ahead of the series, it is worth noting that ace batter Virat Kohli is back in India.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/XLPWr9n via IFTTT

There were several talking points at the WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2026 mega auction, but the biggest one of all was ace Australia wicket-keeper batter Alyssa Healy going unsold. It is worth noting that Healy was the first drawn name from the eight-player marquee list to start the auction in Delhi but received no bids. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/51tdPJb via IFTTT

In a major development ahead of the WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2026 auction, ace Australia all-rounder Jess Jonassen has pulled out of the upcoming event due to injury. It is worth noting that the bowling all-rounder’s exit from the auction was communicated to the WPL franchises at the pre-auction briefing on Wednesday, November 26. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/1Dspt9C via IFTTT

Arsenal made quick work of FC Bayern Munich in their Champions League group stage clash. The two sides locked horns in the tournament at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 27, and it was Arsenal who came out on top with a 3-1 victory against the German giants.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/qAPQ8nJ via IFTTT

Team India sustained a heavy defeat in the second Test of their ongoing multi-format series against South Africa. Losing both Test matches against the Proteas, the hosts were clean swept in the Test series, and their performance has garnered widespread criticism from the fans and several experts.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/aiFGzbL via IFTTT

Simon Harmer on his return to India after 10 long years repaid the selectors' faith to bring him back to the national side on sub-continent Test tours as he inspired South Africa to a historic 2-0 series sweep against India, following a superb show in Pakistan. Harmer was the pick of the bowlers for the Proteas on Day 5 in Guwahati, taking a six-wicket haul, taking his overall tally to nine for the match and 17 for the series, which was the most by a South African bowler in a Test series in India. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/O20eBnC via IFTTT

Former India international Veda Krishnamurthy tipped star all-rounder Deepti Sharma to be in high demand at the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) mega auction ahead of the 2026 edition. Deepti, who led the UP Warriorz in the last season of the WPL and was bought by the franchise in the inaugural auction for INR 2.6 crore, has been the face of the franchise for the first season but was let go of, probably in a hope to buy her back at a lower price than the first retention bracket of INR 3.5 crore. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/zV0oYAE via IFTTT

Former South African cricketer Lizelle Lee is on the heels of playing her 100th Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) game for the Hobart Hurricanes, the current table-toppers, on Wednesday, November 26, against the Melbourne Stars. While Lee still remains one of the in-demand players in domestic T20 competitions, the 33-year-old, who is now an Australian citizen and plays as a local for Tasmania and the Hurricanes, has already set her eyes on the next stage of her career, as an umpire at the highest level. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/mXRJUST via IFTTT

The second Test of the ongoing multi-format series between India and South Africa saw the Proteas dominate the proceedings completely. After winning the first Test of the series, South Africa is on the verge of a win in the second Test, looking to clinch the series.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/mS9XsQK via IFTTT

The Ashes 2025-26 began in the worst possible way for England. The side took on Australia in the first Test of the series at the Perth Stadium, and after just two days of play, England saw themselves staring at an eight-wicket defeat as the Aussies took an early lead in the series.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/aCw56oL via IFTTT

India vs South Africa , 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Updates:  India are behind in the contest, evidently, and the only way the hosts have a chance of a result is if they bowl South Africa out for under 120. South Africa are 314 runs ahead with 10 wickets remaining in the second innings and will be keen to extend their lead beyond 500 to bat India out of the game. But if the wicket doesn't break up, there will be a chance of a draw for India as they will have something to cling on to, but it has to start with the bowlers on the fourth day. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Y1EzswR via IFTTT

The Premier League continued after the international break, and Manchester United continued their season by taking on Everton at home. The two sides locked horns at Old Trafford in Manchester on November 25. Where United had been in good form as of late, the side failed to put in a good showing as Everton managed to register a 0-1 victory, taking all three points home.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/rvDL5Gm via IFTTT

The second Test of the ongoing multi-format series between India and South Africa has been dominated by the visitors after the first two days of the clash. The game began with South Africa batting first after winning the toss, and the side almost batted for two days, posting a total of 489 runs in the first innings.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Q7q9Jop via IFTTT

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) recently came forward and announced its squad for the upcoming first Test against the West Indies. The two sides will be taking on each other across three Test matches, with the first one all set to kick off from December 2.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/WhwLH5s via IFTTT

The Ashes 2025-26 series opener at the Perth Stadium began on November 21. Where fans expected a thrilling encounter between Australia and England that could go on to last five days, it was ended in a mere two days. The two sides completely went through their batting innings on day 1 of the clash, and by the end of day 2, Australia had beaten England by eight wickets.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/v80yjVW via IFTTT

The stage is set for the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League). The auction for the IPL 2026 is slated to be held on December 16, and ahead of the event, the 10 franchises have already released, retained and traded some star players within their ranks.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ginDeJz via IFTTT

The Ashes 2025-26 kicked off in the worst possible way for England. Taking on Australia in the first Test of the series at the Perth Stadium, England were completely outclassed in every department, as the likes of Mitchell Starc and Travis Head performed exceptionally well to hand them a loss in the first Test.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Q2uUZ6o via IFTTT

India vs South Africa 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Updates: India and South Africa are all set to lock horns once more as they take on each other in the second Test of the ongoing multi-format series. The two sides face off at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati from November 22, and India will be without the services of Shubman Gill in the clash, as Rishabh Pant will be leading the hosts against the Proteas. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/kjwogDd via IFTTT

In a major blow, the USA’s Akhilesh Reddy has been charged by the ICC (International Cricket Council), in respect to the Anti-Corruption Code, citing three violations. He has been suspended from playing effective immediately. The charges come to him after alleged misconduct during the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 tournament.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/sDkXONJ via IFTTT

Australia and England kicked off the highly anticipated Ashes 2025-26 by taking on each other in the first Test. The two sides locked horns in the first Test at the Perth Stadium from November 21, and the game saw Australia come in to bowl first after losing the toss.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/X8YSJ2i via IFTTT

Australia vs England, Ashes 1st Test Live Updates:  Not many would have had Monty Panesar dominating the Ashes eve as part of their build-up bingo for the 74th edition of 'THE' Test series in the world, but it happened. It has been a long build-up, as Ben Stokes admitted, but the England skipper was glad that it was finally taking off and chose to bat first, which has usually been the case for the captains winning the toss. This is just the sixth Test match at the venue and all the previous five have been won by the teams batting first. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/rTjlBFD via IFTTT

Australia and England kick off the highly anticipated Ashes 2025-26 series; the two sides lock horns at the Perth Stadium for the first Test from November 21, and with the clash approaching, the Aussies will be without some of their best players.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/aybm6YO via IFTTT

Veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim, playing his 100th Test, slammed his 13th century in the format as Bangladesh found themselves in the driver's seat in the second and final game against Ireland in Mirpur, Dhaka. Rahim, who became the first Bangladeshi player to play 100 Tests on Wednesday, November 19, brought up a neat century, playing the ball on merit, while respecting the good balls from whatever Ireland threw at him across four sessions he batted, becoming the 11th player in history to get to a three-figure mark in the centenary game. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3OWjnT4 via IFTTT

Australia have named their playing XI for the first Ashes Test against England in Perth, featuring two debutants in the form of opener Jake Weatherald and pacer Brendan Doggett. Doggett has been impressive for South Australia in Shield, while Weatherald has finally got his shot after knocking the door down, scoring heaps of runs for Tasmania in domestic cricket for the last couple of seasons. Steve Smith will lead the side in Pat Cummins' absence, while the regular No 3 Marnus Labuschagne also returns to the side after missing the West Indies series. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/O8PoaQr via IFTTT

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Indian captain Shubman Gill will travel to Guwahati with the rest of the Test contingent ahead of the second and final game against South Africa, however, his participation is still under the cloud as he is still recovering from the neck injury he sustained on the second day of the first Test in Kolkata. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/dEBvI8n via IFTTT

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim made his 100th appearance in Test cricket, the first to do so for Bangladesh, as he took the field in the second and final Test against Ireland in Dhaka on Wednesday, November 19. Rahim, who made his debut for Bangladesh back in 2005, has been a really long servant for Bangladesh across all formats and in particular in Tests, given how few matches the Asian side plays and it's a tribute to his longevity that the 38-year-old has been able to play the format for so long. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/w5gzij8 via IFTTT

Pakistan began their campaign in the T20 tri-nations series on a winning note against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, November 18, successfully chasing down the target of 148. However, the chase wasn't all hunky-dory for the hosts, as Zimbabwe pegged them back early, reducing them to 3/30. It required a combined effort from the trio of Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, and Mohammad Nawaz to drag Pakistan out of the hole and ensure that the hosts ended up on the right side of the result, albeit in the final over of the game. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/dgkjo2W via IFTTT

New Zealand vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Updates:  New Zealand and the West Indies played out a thrilling 270-game in the ODI series opener, with the hosts prevailing by seven runs in the contest. New Zealand's injury count kept piling on, with Daryl Mitchell, the most in-form batter for the Kiwis, being ruled out of the series. Despite missing a few of their first-choice players, New Zealand will start as favourites again, because of their terrific home record.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/LnQ3m5t via IFTTT

India lost the opening Test against South Africa by 30 runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and their captain, Shubman Gill, who suffered a neck injury, is doubtful for the second Test. With the series and crucial WTC points on the line, India will have to make a few tactical changes to their line-up. Here are three changes the hosts might make to level the series in Guwahati: from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/IMfjbH1 via IFTTT

The 2025 edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League will kick off on Tuesday, November 18, with the Northern Warriors taking on the Quetta Qavalry, one of the five new teams in the ninth edition of the tournament. With the several new formats emerging across the world - Test Twenty, 6ixty, The Hundred - the T10 League seems to be the trendsetter now, being the first one to experiment with the format.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/NnXGbyC via IFTTT

Gujarat Titans, last week, took a leaf out of Team India's book, entrusting Washington Sundar to do the middle-order job, seeing his exploits with the bat in Australia, while the two-time finalists went one step further and decided to drop their regular No 3 Test batter in Sai Sudharsan and have the Tamil Nadu all-rounder take up a bit more responsibility with the bat. While Sundar was the only batter across two innings to play 50-ball balls in both innings on a tricky wicket in Kolkata, the off-spinner bowled a total of just one over in the whole Test match. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/hxPMv5d via IFTTT

Pakistan is playing a crucial role in bringing the tri-series back, whether in the ODIs or in T20Is. This will be their third tri-series out of a total of four among the full-member nations in 2025 across formats and the hosts have some momentum to bank upon to be able to get competent results through the next 11-12 days, where they will be taking on a spirited Zimbabwe side and a depleted Sri Lankan outfit. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Nin6tYA via IFTTT

The Mayor's New World T20 Cricket League 2025 concluded with Chicago Raiders defeating Florida Hurricanes in the summit clash of the tournament. The two teams faced off in the final on November 16, and Rajat Sharma, the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV, graced the title clash of the marquee event. Furthermore, Ritu Dhawan, the Managing Director of India TV, also attended the final.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/QieF2gj via IFTTT

New Zealand got off to a stellar start in their ongoing ODI series against the West Indies. The two sides faced off in the first ODI of the series on November 16, and after posting 269 runs in their first innings, the Black Caps limited the West Indies to 262, winning the game by seven runs.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/HpN80V5 via IFTTT

The Portugal national football team put forth a performance for the ages against Armenia in their last FIFA World Cup qualifier clash. It is worth noting that it was crucial that Portugal win the game, as a loss would have seen them move into the qualifier playoffs, which would have made it harder to qualify for the World Cup.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Tdwaehk via IFTTT

Italy’s Jannik Sinner shows no signs of stopping anytime soon after he successfully defended his ATP Finals title, defeating Spaniard and world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the summit clash of the tournament. The two locked horns in the final at the Inalpi Arena in Turin after some stellar performances in the group and knockout stages of the competition.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/bKnQl2g via IFTTT

New Zealand vs West Indies 1st ODI Live Updates:  New Zealand  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/qeHfCdh via IFTTT

Sunrisers Hyderabad made some surprising releases on the retention deadline day on November 15. In the build-up to the IPL 2026 auction, SRH have traded Mohammed Shami to Lucknow Super Giants, while also releasing the likes of Adam Zampa and Rahul Chahar. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Zivf8IX via IFTTT

Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian speedster, bossed the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, registering his 16th five-wicket haul as the hosts skittled the Test champions out for just 159. While India found themselves ahead of the game owing to yet another Bumrah special, the pacer was on the receiving end of the outrage, following a remark he made about the Proteas captain, Temba Bavuma, with regards to his short stature.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/9tzW4V3 via IFTTT

In one of the biggest trade deals in IPL history, Rajasthan Royals parted ways with their skipper Sanju Samson, sending him to Chennai Super Kings in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. Initially, both teams discussed a simple one-for-one swap between Samson and Jadeja since both carried the same INR 18 crore retention value. But Rajasthan held firm during negotiations and succeeded in adding Sam Curran, whom CSK had bought for INR 2.4 crore in the mega-auction, thereby turning the transaction into a high-profile three-player trade. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ZiS5C1w via IFTTT

Babar Azam notched up his 20th century today in the second ODI against Sri Lanka. With this ton, he also ended his century drought in international cricket after a stunning 84 innings. His last ton for Pakistan came back in 2023 Asia Cup against Nepal when he had scored 151 runs. His form in ODIs had also come under the scanner as he was averaging under 14 in last six innings. But Babar managed to bury all his past ghosts with a brilliant ton and also helped Pakistan chase down 289 runs, sealing the three-match series with a game to go. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/dhs71zO via IFTTT

India’s top men’s singles shuttler Lakshya Sen continued his fine run at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500, booking a place in the quarterfinals with a commanding straight-games victory over Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh on Thursday. The seventh seed needed just 39 minutes to record a 21-13, 21-11 win and secure his spot among the last eight in Kumamoto City. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/0U2POFs via IFTTT

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been named captain of the Tamil Nadu team for the upcoming 2025–26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, marking his first leadership role in competitive cricket. The tournament begins on November 26, with Tamil Nadu set to open their campaign against Rajasthan in Ahmedabad. Keeper-batter Narayan Jagadeesan has been appointed vice-captain of the side. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/BiSsj67 via IFTTT

SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith has expressed his desire to see more Indian players feature in South Africa’s premier T20 league in the future. Speaking in Mumbai on Wednesday, the former Proteas captain acknowledged the popularity and quality of Indian cricketers and said the league’s management continues to work closely with the BCCI to explore possibilities within the existing framework. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Nf4g9VK via IFTTT

Team India is all set to take on South Africa in the first Test of the upcoming multi-format series. The two sides will take on each other in the clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata from November 14, and with the clash rapidly approaching, many eyes will be set upon ace India batter KL Rahul. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/AJQ6aSi via IFTTT

The stage is set for the upcoming multi-format series between India and South Africa. The two sides will lock horns across two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is. The series kicks off with the first Test as the two sides take on each other at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata from November 14.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/08s6nwU via IFTTT

In a major development, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) recently came forward and gave a directive to its players and the support staff to continue with the ongoing Pakistan tour despite several players from the team expressing their disinterest in competing after the recent suicide bombing in Islamabad.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/DNA1Jf0 via IFTTT

Mumbai Indians (MI) are reportedly in advanced discussions with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the trade of leg-spinner Mayank Markande, just days before the Indian Premier League (IPL) retention deadline. Sources close to the developments suggest that talks have reached the final stage and, if all goes smoothly, an official announcement could follow soon. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/wRiyd2l via IFTTT

Afghanistan’s ace cricketer Rashid Khan has been the talk of the town for several days now. For the past few days, Rashid was seen alongside a woman attending the opening of the “Khan Charity Foundation”. With the image going heavily viral all over social media, many fans grew curious about the identity of the woman.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/zhgW5pn via IFTTT

The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 retention deadline is right around the corner. 15 November is the date set for the retention deadline when the 10 franchises will be revealing their retentions and releases ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/cYjTGOb via IFTTT

The trade deal talks between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings involving Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, and Sam Curran have been heating up for the past few days. With almost 48 hours having passed since the expression of interest was initiated by the two boards, many fans have been questioning why the deal has not been executed yet.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/LwdlQbe via IFTTT

Bangladesh vs Ireland 1st Test, Day 1 Live Updates: Ed Rainsford reckoned it to be 'superb cricketing weather'. His words never rung more true as whether it is Australia, New Zealand or the sub-continent, it's been raining everywhere and the sport could do with some clear and bright weather, and despite the cracks, it was screaming of a bat first wicket, since it would further slow down in the coming days. Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie won the toss and elected to bat first and even though he was removed in the first over, he will hope that rest of his teammates can prove his decision right. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/rqDjWu8 via IFTTT

The IPL (Indian Premier League) retention announcement is right around the corner; the 10 franchises will be hard at work finalising their squads, releasing and retaining their core players ahead of the new season of the competition.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/eTkxtVN via IFTTT

Pakistan, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka are all set to take on each other in a T20I tri-series. The series kicks off on November 17 and will see the three sides lock horns across six matches before culminating in a final on November 29 in Lahore.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/3HROtQl via IFTTT

Pakistan’s ace pacer Naseem Shah will be staying with the Men in Green’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan despite an attack on his family residence in Lower Dir. It is worth noting that unknown assailants fired at the gate of his family's house. No one at the residence was reported to be injured.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/AlDC92f via IFTTT

Premier League side Manchester City breezed past arch-rivals Liverpool in the league on November 9. The two sides locked horns at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, and where fans were expecting a close encounter between the two sides, City went on to completely dominate the defending champions.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/oIW0xUA via IFTTT

The stage is set for the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League), with the 19th edition of the tournament on the horizon, and the 10 franchises have started to discuss the players that they could release and retain for the upcoming season.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/CVM7hOK via IFTTT

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif recently came forward and backed ace Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal to lead the side in the forthcoming editions of the IPL (Indian Premier League) after there were reports of ace batter Sanju Samson’s exit from the franchise.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ePLtSZT via IFTTT

Former Bangladesh cricketer Faruque Ahmed was taken to a hospital after he suffered a cardiac arrest. The former cricketer was taken to a Dhaka hospital on Sunday, November 10. It is worth noting that Faruque is also the current Bangladesh Cricket Board's vice-president. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/kBj8a2o via IFTTT

Serbian legendary tennis player Novak Djokovic put forth an exceptional showing against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in the Hellenic Championship 2025 final. The two stars locked horns in the final of the tournament on November 8, and in a game that spanned across three sets, it was Djokovic who managed to emerge victorious.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/7xIzdOH via IFTTT

New Zealand and the West Indies continued their ongoing T20I series by taking on each other in the third T20I of the series. The two teams take on each other at the Saxton Oval, Nelson, on November 9. The clash began with New Zealand coming in to bat first after winning the toss. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/LJbIMar via IFTTT

Team India put in a brilliant performance throughout the five-game T20I series against Australia. The first game of the series was washed out, with Australia winning the second game. Finding themselves in a spot of bother, the Men in Blue managed to make an incredible comeback in the series, winning the third and fourth T20Is, and clinching the series after the fifth and final game was washed out as well.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/QkD8f7t via IFTTT

Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina scripted history after she defeated world number 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the WTA finals. Rybakina claimed the biggest payday in women’s tennis history as the Kazakh international registered a straight-sets victory.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Lk8u4Zt via IFTTT

Dinesh Karthik-led Indian team was knocked out of the quarter-finals race after a shock defeat to Kuwait in their second and final Pool C clash in the Hong Kong Sixes. Kuwait scored 55 runs in the two overs of their batting innings and it was probably the turning point of the match as Yasin Patel skipper, scored an unbeaten 14-ball 58, to take his side's score beyond 100, which eventually proved too much for the Indian team. India dia pack a few late punches, but it was eventually too late as Kuwait won the game by 27 runs. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/EtMp19Y via IFTTT

The stage is perfectly set for a high-voltage series finale as India and Australia square off in the fifth and final T20I at Brisbane’s Gabba on Saturday, November 8. With India leading 2–1 after a commanding 48-run victory in Gold Coast, the visitors are eyeing another memorable series win on Australian soil. For the hosts, the clash offers a last chance to avoid a fourth straight T20I series defeat at home to India. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/w7hDjaM via IFTTT

In a build-up ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, Afghanistan are set to host the West Indies in a three-match T20I series in January 2026. Afghanistan, one of the rising powerhouses in world cricket, made it to the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2024, while the two-time champions Windies also made it to the last four. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/jFW1Ily via IFTTT

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) recently came forward and announced its squad for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies. It is worth noting that the Black Caps are in the midst of a multi-format series against the Windies that involves five T20Is, three ODIs, and three Test matches as well. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/7sliSF8 via IFTTT

South Africa registered a brilliant win against Pakistan in the second ODI of the ongoing series. The two sides locked horns at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on November 6, and the clash saw Pakistan batting first and posting a total of 269 runs on the board.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/qT74v63 via IFTTT

The Indian team performed brilliantly in the fourth T20I of the ongoing series against Australia. After the first game of the series was washed out, the second was won by the hosts. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side has done a commendable job in making a comeback in the series, with back-to-back wins.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/YaAuQFW via IFTTT

In a major development, Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri is looking to hang up his boots after the 2025-26 ISL season. Chhetri, who had retired from international football last June, received a memorable farewell from the fans at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. He had been pulled back out of retirement by then-coach Manolo Marquez to help India in the Asian Cup Qualifiers. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/evxzIMU via IFTTT

The five-match T20I series between India and Australia has entered its climax. The series is on the line with two matches to go, and Australia are already focusing on the Ashes, with several players released to play red-ball cricket. Apart from Josh Inglis, only the white-ball specialists are part of the squad right now. Amidst that, Glenn Maxwell's likely return is set to boost the hosts in the fourth T20I today that will be played at the Carrara Oval in Queensland. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ZaPuslp via IFTTT

Carrara Oval, the Metricon Stadium (its earlier name) or now the People First Stadium will be the host to the India and Australian sides for the fourth and penultimate clash of the ongoing T20I series between India and Australia. Following the washout in the opening game in Canberra, the series is finely poised, with both teams winning one game each. Australia blew India out of the waters with Josh Hazlewood running riot on a spicy MCG wicket, while the Men in Blue came back strongly with a professional chase in Hobart over the weekend. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/DxcGmLN via IFTTT

The five-match T20I series between India and Australia is currently tied at 1-1 after three games. The opening match was abandoned due to rain, while Australia claimed a comfortable win in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India bounced back spectacularly in Hobart, chasing down 187 runs to win the third T20I by five wickets. Following the match, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side released spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who will now feature against South Africa A to sharpen his red-ball skills. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Uyda3NJ via IFTTT

New Zealand and the West Indies faced each other today in the first of the five-match T20I series at Eden Park in Auckland. The Kiwis won the toss and opted to bowl first, even as Kane Williamson didn't feature in the playing XI, which surprised many. However, the veteran cricketer and former captain announced his retirement from the shortest format of the game last week on Sunday (November 2). from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/VIrp5JC via IFTTT

The deadline day is here ahead of the new edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL). After three seasons, all five teams are set to undergo a roster reshuffle ahead of the mega auction, even though the number of teams remains the same. Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, in particular, would have the hardest decisions to make, having had two of the best squads in women's franchise cricket across three seasons in the WPL. Mumbai Indians won two titles in three editions, while the Capitals reached the final in each of the previous seasons. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/aJP3I4U via IFTTT

Cricket Australia (CA), on Wednesday, unveiled the 15-man squad for the first Test of the five-match Ashes series against England, set to kick off on November 21 in Perth. Steve Smith will lead the side, with Pat Cummins set to miss the opening game due to back issues. Sam Konstas, after returns of 3, 5, 25, 0, 17 and 0 in the West Indies series, hasn't looked the part and has been dropped, while Tasmanian left-handed opener Jake Weatherald has earned a maiden call-up to the Test side after breaking down the door of selection with a mountain of runs in domestic cricket. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/6JXZwuI via IFTTT

New Zealand’s home season just rolls on as the West Indies are on their shores for a multi-format series, starting with five T20Is, keeping in mind the T20 World Cup in three months’ time. The West Indies will take a lot of confidence from the last week in Bangladesh, with their first away T20 series whitewash in more than five years, as it was preceded by a lull where the two-time champions won just one series out of the previous eight.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/4PTjhJR via IFTTT

Former England pacer Anya Shrubsole has been roped in as the bowling coach for the Season 2 champions of the Women's Premier League (WPL), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), ahead of the 2026 edition. Shrubsole, who played alongside the RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana for the Southern Brave in the Hundred, last played for England in 2022 and retired from professional cricket in 2023, after leading her franchise to the title. The 33-year-old will replace Sunetra Paranjape, who was the bowling coach for RCB until 2025. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/TBi92K6 via IFTTT

The BCCI on Tuesday, November 4, confirmed the 15-strong India A squad for the upcoming Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha, set to kick off on November 14. Experienced wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma, who led Vidarbha to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarter-finals last year and recently made a comeback to the national side in the ongoing T20I series against Australia, has been appointed as the captain, while Punjab batting all-rounder Naman Dhir will be his deputy. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/pzDLFhn via IFTTT

Pakistan will be up against South Africa in a three-match ODI series, set to kick off on Tuesday, November 4. International cricket returns to Faisalabad after 17 long years, with the last game taking place back in 2008; hence, there will be some uncertainty regarding the nature of the surfaces. Pakistan will be keen to begin their work for the Cricket World Cup two years from now, after a disappointing Champions Trophy at home earlier this year and will have a new captain leading the side in Shaheen Afridi, hopefully until the marquee event in 2027. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Y5JQE7o via IFTTT

India's star opener Shafali Verma has etched her name into the history books with her strong all-round contributions against South Africa in the Women's World Cup 2025 final on Sunday, November 2. Shafali scored a strong fifty and then chipped in with crucial wickets in the second innings.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2x7l31I via IFTTT

India’s journey in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup finals has been one of heartbreak, resilience, and relentless pursuit of glory. The team has twice reached the summit clash, in 2005 and 2017, only to fall agonisingly short on both occasions. As they prepare for another shot at history in the 2025 final, those past experiences continue to shape their story. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/KyUq2vX via IFTTT

India’s women’s cricket team has made a spectacular comeback to secure their spot in the women’s ODI World Cup 2025 final, set for Sunday, November 2, at the DY Patil Cricket Stadium in Navi Mumbai. After a dominant start, the Women in Blue faced a mid-tournament slump, losing three consecutive matches to South Africa, Australia and England, only to rebound with a series of strong performances that carried them to the summit clash. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/DudGHyn via IFTTT

The writing was on the wall and Kane Williamson has pulled the plug from his international T20 career for New Zealand. Former Kiwi skipper, Williamson, who last played a T20I, was back in the last year's T20 World Cup, is currently on a casual contract with the Black Caps and will take a decision on his Test and ODI career in due course. The 35-year-old, who made his debut for New Zealand in the format in 2011, went on to represent his country in 93 T20Is, while captaining in 75 of them.   from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/KI50MWB via IFTTT