Tuesday, November 26
During the Nagpur Test against Australia in November 2008, Sourav Ganguly captained India in the final moments of his last international match. MS Dhoni’s gesture gave Ganguly a memorable farewell. India won the match by 172 runs, clinching the series 2-0.
Matthew Wade, the Australian wicketkeeper and 2021 T20 World Cup winner, announced his retirement from international cricket. Known for his sledging skills on the field, Wade played 36 Tests and 189 limited-overs matches. He is set to join Australia's coaching staff for the upcoming T20 series against Pakistan.
The 2001 Australia tour of India is renowned for India's historic comeback, spearheaded by VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid, securing a 2-1 series win. Three years on, the 2004 series saw Australia, despite Ricky Ponting's injury, clinch their first series in India in 35 years, led by stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist, with key contributions from Jason Gillespie and Shane Warne.
India secured a six-wicket victory over New Zealand to win the Women's ODI series, thanks to Smriti Mandhana's undefeated century. Mandhana's 100 runs laid a solid foundation, supported by crucial partnerships with Yastika Bhatia and Harmanpreet Kaur. New Zealand's Brooke Halliday's 86 helped set a competitive target, but Mandhana's knock proved decisive.
Tony de Zorzi scored his maiden Test century to help South Africa dominate the first day of the second Test against Bangladesh, ending at 307/2. De Zorzi's century came with a crucial 201-run partnership with Tristan Stubbs, who scored 106. South Africa's strong position sets them up for a possible series-clinching win.
Manchester United are in discussions with Ruben Amorim to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked due to poor performances. The club languishes in 14th position in the Premier League. Ruud van Nistelrooy has stepped in as the interim manager. Significant investments in players haven't yielded results, prompting the managerial change.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Rani Rampal, former India women's hockey captain, for her 16-year career and contributions to the sport. Rani, who scored 205 goals in 254 matches, retires as one of India's most decorated players and will now mentor sub-junior players. Modi highlighted her remarkable performance at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been recalled for the white-ball tour of Australia after being dropped for the final two Tests against England due to inconsistent form. Experts believe he is on the verge of rediscovering his batting prowess, reminiscent of Vivian Richards, with upcoming crucial series in Australia and Zimbabwe.
Kane Williamson remains in New Zealand to recover from a groin injury and will miss the third Test against India in Mumbai. Head coach Gary Stead confirms Williamson is improving but not ready for travel. The team aims for his full recovery ahead of the England series starting on November 28. New Zealand will play their third Test against India on Friday in Mumbai.
India is preparing a sporting pitch for the third Test against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium. Unlike the spin-heavy track in Pune, the pitch is expected to have some grass, aiding batting on Day 1 and offering turn from Day 2. The decision follows India's recent struggles against both seam and spin.
