Monday, November 25
Pakistan's red-ball captain Shan Masood suggested that Babar Azam, after being dropped from the Test squad and relinquishing his captaincy roles, could benefit from a break to rediscover his form. Masood emphasized Babar’s potential to be one of the greatest Test batsmen and believes this break will make him stronger.
Aryna Sabalenka aims to secure the year-end World No. 1 ranking at the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia, while Iga Swiatek seeks to reclaim the top spot. The event, which starts in Riyadh, has sparked debate due to its location and the human rights concerns in the Middle Eastern country.
Rishabh Pant sets a new record by hitting the fastest Test fifty by an Indian against New Zealand, achieving the mark in just 36 balls on Day 2 of the third Test in Mumbai. Pant’s aggressive 60 off 59 balls, including eight fours and two sixes, helped India recover after early wickets.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has chosen Nathan McSweeney over young talent Sam Konstas for the opening spot in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Ponting praised McSweeney's experience and recent performance in an unofficial 'Test' match, seeing him as a better fit for the challenging conditions expected in the series.
Punjab Kings, under new head coach Ricky Ponting, are starting afresh with just two uncapped players, holding the largest auction purse of Rs 110.5 crore. Shedding light on retention decisions, Ponting said that he wants the team to be the most dynamic and entertaining team going forward.
