Sunday, November 24
Neymar suffered another injury setback during his second game back from a year-long absence due to a torn ACL. Playing for Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League, he had to be substituted just minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute. Despite this, Al-Hilal secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Esteghlal, thanks to Aleksandar Mitrovic's hat-trick.
A Peruvian football match turned tragic when lightning struck the field, killing player Jose Huga de la Cruz Meza and injuring five others. The incident occurred during the 23rd minute of the game between Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca in Huancayo. Goalkeeper Juan Chocca Llacta sustained serious burns. Disturbing footage of the incident has circulated on social media.
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar criticizes India's aggressive batting approach following their 0-3 Test series loss to New Zealand. He argues that this strategy, while suitable for limited-overs cricket, is detrimental in Test matches, leading to the exclusion of patient batsmen like Pujara and Rahane. Gavaskar emphasizes the need for patience and adapting to playing conditions for Test cricket success.
Shakib Al Hasan, former Bangladesh captain, has been reported for a suspect bowling action during his recent County Championship appearance for Surrey. Umpires raised concerns over the legality of his bowling action, prompting an ECB investigation. While not suspended, Shakib is required to undergo further testing.
Agni Chopra, son of filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, has impressed with a remarkable average of 99.06 in nine First-Class games for Mizoram. Driven by a hunger for runs and a focus on avoiding dismissal, Agni aims to lead Mizoram to the Elite division while harboring aspirations of playing in the IPL and representing India.
Pakistan's Noman Ali, New Zealand's Mitchell Santner, and South Africa's Kagiso Rabada are in the running for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award. Their outstanding performances in recent Test matches earned them nominations.
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Joshi emphasises the significance of domestic cricket for Indian players, particularly in light of their recent Test series loss to New Zealand. Joshi advocates for senior players to participate in tournaments like the Ranji Trophy to refine their skills and prepare for challenging international series, such as the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Former cricketer Basit Ali praised Babar Azam's performance in the first ODI against Australia, despite Pakistan's loss. Ali highlighted Babar's strong form and hunger for runs, noting his impressive footwork and intent. Australia chased down Pakistan's total of 203 with seven wickets to spare, thanks to notable contributions from Steven Smith and Josh Inglis.
After being sidelined since January due to a knee injury, Indian football team defender Sandesh Jhingan has made a comeback, earning a spot on the 26-man probable list for the upcoming friendly match against Malaysia. Coach Manolo Marquez has also included promising young forward Irfan Yadwad in the squad for the first time.
India have taken a concrete step towards hosting the Olympics and Paralympics by formally expressing interest in hosting the big ticket events. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) reportedly submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision.
