Friday, November 29
Shreyas Iyer faces another setback as he is likely to miss Mumbai's Ranji Trophy match against Tripura due to a shoulder injury. This comes after he played seven consecutive domestic matches and expressed the need to rest. Iyer had previously endured a back injury and surgery.
Two years ago, Virat Kohli's iconic straight drive six off Haris Rauf during the 2022 T20 World Cup India vs Pakistan match was hailed as the 'Shot of the Century' by the ICC. Kohli's unbeaten 83 runs led India to a thrilling four-wicket victory, with his extraordinary shots earning admiration even from Rauf himself.
India, trailing 0-1 in the series, aim to leverage home advantage in the crucial second Test against New Zealand, starting Thursday. Rishabh Pant is fit, Akash Deep nears selection, and Shubman Gill is ready. New Zealand, missing Kane Williamson, emphasize adaptability.
Pakistan's red-ball coach Jason Gillespie confirmed his selection authority was revoked by the PCB after the first Test against England. Former umpire Aleem Dar and ex-players are now in charge of selection. Gillespie now focuses solely on match-day strategies and player preparation.
Real Madrid came from two goals down to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League with Vinicius Jr. scoring a hat-trick, as Aston Villa maintained their 100 percent record to go top of the table. Fellow Premier League side Arsenal earned a scrappy win at the cost of rising injuries.
