The International Cricket Council plans to keep the nine-team World Test Championship format for the next two cycles, running until 2031. This decision aligns with recommendations from the cricket committee to preserve the current structure of the tournament. The proposal is awaiting final approval from the board members during upcoming meetings.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have agreed to trade pacer Harshal Patel to Gujarat Titans for ₹4 crore. The 35-year-old, who previously won two IPL Purple Caps, saw limited action during the 2026 season. This move, occurring ahead of the November 17 retention deadline, will see the bowler join a pace attack that includes Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj.
India defeated Pakistan by one wicket to win the U-19 Asia Cup final in Al Amerat, Oman. After Pakistan posted a competitive 337 for nine, India’s lower-order batters, led by Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan, secured the win. This victory marks a reversal of last year’s final result where Pakistan emerged as the winner.
World number two Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated from the WTA Finals on Friday after losing to Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina in a 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 group-stage match. Svitolina, who did not shake hands with the Belarusian player, advances to the semifinals against Linda Noskova. Sabalenka’s season concludes following this tournament at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Suryakumar Yadav powered Mumbai to a seven-wicket victory over Hyderabad in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy opener on Saturday. Chasing 173, Yadav remained unbeaten on 60 from 21 balls, supported by Musheer Khan’s 51. The match, held at the Jadavpur University Campus 2nd Ground in Kolkata, saw Mumbai secure the win with 41 balls remaining.
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been banned for 12 matches by the Spanish football federation following a collision that led to the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel. The incident occurred during a second-division match on November 2. The 25-year-old goalkeeper has not yet decided when he will return to competitive football.
Virat Kohli recorded his 20th ODI duck during India's heavy 244-run loss to New Zealand at Bay Oval. Kohli equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most ODI ducks by an Indian batter. While Tendulkar reached this mark over 463 matches, Kohli reached it in 321. India was bowled out for 89 in the match.
David Warner has alleged that the 2018 ball-tampering investigation was a cover-up, claiming Cricket Australia failed to interview teammates Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon. The scandal, which occurred in South Africa, resulted in long bans for players. Warner suggests the probe avoided questioning bowlers who had knowledge of the ball's condition.
Gurnoor Brar has been drafted into the Indian Test squad as a replacement for Kuldeep Yadav, who was ruled out due to injury. As a result, Brar will miss the fifth ODI against New Zealand, and officials have not yet named a replacement for his position in that specific limited-overs match.
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has shared details of a bizarre prank involving former teammate Michael Beer in his recently released autobiography, 'Sabr'. The anecdote describes an unusual discovery on his bedsheets during their time together. The revelations emerge as the book also provides personal insights into the high-pressure environment surrounding the 2018 'Sandpapergate' scandal.
Saud Shakeel’s defiant 97-run knock rescued Pakistan from a potential defeat against Sri Lanka in the first Test on Friday. Despite a shaky top-order collapse, Shakeel’s 210-ball innings helped Pakistan reach 284-8 by the end of play. This was Pakistan’s first draw in their current World Test Championship campaign.
Magnus Carlsen’s 15-year reign as world number one is at risk after a loss to Armenian grandmaster Haik Martirosyan at the Total Chess pilot event in Budapest. With Carlsen struggling for a win and American Fabiano Caruana performing strongly, the gap in live ratings has narrowed significantly. The final outcome could see a change in top ranking.
India faced a 244-run defeat in the fourth ODI against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui after being dismissed for 89 runs. Chasing 334, the team struggled against New Zealand’s Matt Henry, who took six wickets. Captain Shreyas Iyer pointed to significant differences in pitch behaviour between the innings as the primary factor behind the collapse.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has voiced his concern over the team's persistent batting collapses in ODI cricket. He highlighted that these challenges are occurring in conditions similar to those expected during major international tournaments. Gambhir’s comments focus on the need for the squad to address these recurring batting failures as part of their long-term preparation.
New Zealand leveled the intensity of the series by defeating India by 244 runs in the fourth ODI on Friday. Matt Henry took 6-27, dismissing India's top three for ducks, while Will Young’s 125 set up a target of 333. India was bowled out for 89, setting up a final series decider this Sunday.