Sunday, November 24
Former cricketer Sandeep Patil on Wednesday called India's recent series loss to New Zealand a 'wake-up call' ahead of their tour of Australia. He urged the team to learn from their mistakes and focus on the challenges ahead. Patil expressed confidence in India's ability to bounce back, citing their history of strong performances following setbacks.
Former Australian speedster Brett Lee confessed to finding it challenging to bowl to Harbhajan Singh, admitting that the Indian spinner's constant chatter and antics got under his skin. Lee acknowledged Harbhajan's ability to disrupt his rhythm, leading to frustration on the field.
Thomas Jack Draca, a 24-year-old Italian cricketer, has created history by becoming the first from his country to register for the 2025 IPL auction. His impressive performances in T20 Internationals and the Global T20 Canada league, where he showcased his skills as an all-rounder, have put him in the spotlight.
A leaked medical report suggests that Algerian Olympic boxing gold medalist Imane Khelif may be biologically male. The report, which Khelif disputes, indicates the presence of XY chromosomes, internal testicles, and a micropenis. Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes Khelif's medal should be revoked, sparking further controversy surrounding the athlete's gender and eligibility to compete in women's sports.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra penned a heartfelt farewell to his coach Klaus Bartonietz, who guided him to Olympic gold and a world title. The 75-year-old German coach stepped down due to family commitments after a successful five-year stint. Athletics Federation of India is now searching for a new coach for Chopra.
James Anderson, the legendary fast bowler who retired from international cricket in July, has registered for the upcoming IPL auction. Despite last playing a T20 game over a decade ago, the 42-year-old has expressed a belief by registering for the league that he can still compete at the highest level . Meanwhile, Anderson's former teammate Ben Stokes has not registered for the auction.
Josh Inglis will captain Australia in the final ODI against Pakistan and the subsequent T20 series, replacing the rested Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh. Selectors favoured Inglis over senior players like Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis. Australia aims to clinch the ODI series in Adelaide before the T20s, which will see no Test players as they prepare for the India series.
Aryna Sabalenka has secured the year-end World No. 1 ranking in the WTA for the first time. This achievement comes after Iga Swiatek's loss to Coco Gauff at the WTA Finals. Sabalenka's powerful playing style and impressive season, including wins at the Australian and US Opens, have cemented her place at the top.
Virat Kohli has slipped to 22nd in the latest ICC Test rankings following a disappointing series against New Zealand, falling behind even out-of-form Pakistani batters. His slump in form presents a challenge for India ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where his experience will be crucial against a formidable Australian attack.
After a disappointing series against New Zealand, Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli face a crucial test in Australia. Both face scrutiny for their recent form, with Rohit's captaincy and batting woes under the scanner. As they prepare for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, the onus is on them to prove their mettle and lead India to victory.
