The Times of India

Vivaan Kapoor proudly clinched a silver medal in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Championships, following a nail-biting shoot-off where he just fell short against Abdulrahman Alfaihan of Kuwait. His remarkable achievement not only signifies personal success but also grants him a coveted quota place for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, reflecting the increasing stature of Indian shooters on the global stage.

The 45-year-old's departure comes after several days of uncertainty over his future, with United already working on appointing Mauricio Pochettino as his replacement.

Shreyas Iyer steps into a crucial role in Indias ODI setup with a point to prove. Can he rise to the challenge and deliver?

India are considering releasing Gurnoor Brar from the ODI squad after Friday's match to bolster their preparations for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. Meanwhile, Ruturaj Gaikwad is likely to replace Shubman Gill as an opener for the fourth ODI, with Ishan Kishan expected to continue in the middle order.

Team India received a special traditional Haka welcome at Bay Oval in Tauranga ahead of the final two ODIs against New Zealand. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer were among those present as two elders welcomed the Indian contingent. Captain Shreyas Iyer also delivered a heartfelt speech, thanking them for the warm gesture.

Seventeen-year-old Indian chess prodigy Md Imran is just one Grandmaster norm away from the coveted title, but a US visa crisis threatens his full scholarship at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. After losing his passport and visas in Slovakia, he faces mounting family debt, bureaucratic hurdles and a January 2027 deadline that could derail his chess and academic dreams.

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir recalls the Wembley bout of 1966

Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia opens up about the blockbuster Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh trade, admitting that letting go of the India pacer was a difficult decision. Wadia explains the cricketing rationale behind acquiring Pandya, reveals how the negotiations unfolded and outlines the franchise's long-term ambitions of building a championship-winning team.

Stuart MacGill has acknowledged using sandpaper on the ball during his cricket career, indicating it was not a deliberate cheating strategy. His admission follows recent statements made by Usman Khawaja in his memoir, which has reopened discussions on Sandpapergate. Cricket Australia maintains that the wider team was unaware of any wrongdoing during the 2018 Cape Town Test.

Auqib Nabi had a quiet start to the five-match series, returning figures of 0/33 in the first ODI, which India won by five wickets (DLS method). He bounced back in the second match, dismissing New Zealand openers Will Young and Tim Seifert to help India register a four-run victory (DLS method). The third ODI in Hamilton was abandoned due to rain, with India leading the series 2-0.

England captain Joe Root has refused to comment on fresh Sandpapergate allegations raised by Usman Khawaja in his autobiography. Khawaja claims Australia's wider team was involved in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Root said he did not know what happened inside the Australian dressing room, while Peter Handscomb also declined to discuss the revelations.

Samreen Kaur, now engaged to Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh, is an actor and model from Jammu and Kashmir. A Femina Miss India 2018 finalist, she has appeared in films like 83 and Sardaar Ji 2, the web series Nail Polish and music videos featuring popular singers. Her relationship with Arshdeep became public in July 2026.

Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh got engaged to actor-model Samreen Kaur in New Zealand, sharing proposal pictures on Instagram. The couple made their relationship public in July. The engagement coincided with Arshdeep's move from Punjab Kings to Mumbai Indians for IPL 2027 in a trade involving Hardik Pandya. Arshdeep previously took 111 wickets in 96 IPL matches for Punjab.

The BCCI has announced the India A squads for the series against England A, including various formats. Anushka Sharma will captain the team in T20 and One-Day matches, while Minnu Mani will lead in the Multi-Day fixture. The matches will occur across two venues, with T20s in Pune and One-Day matches in Mumbai. The series will start on November 30 and conclude on December 19.

Niraj Kumar won a bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions at the ISSF World Championships. This achievement secured an Olympic quota for India ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Earlier, Jaypal Malviya had also secured a quota place by winning silver in the men's 10m air pistol event. Niraj also contributed to India's bronze in the team event alongside Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Akhil Sheoran.

In a significant trade, Punjab Kings have acquired Hardik Pandya from Mumbai Indians, undeniably enhancing their batting lineup for IPL 2027. However, the loss of Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai raises questions about Punjab's bowling strength. Hardik's presence will bring power and experience to their batting, while Arshdeep joins a strong bowling unit led by Jasprit Bumrah, creating an exciting rivalry between the franchises.

In a remarkable turn of events, former Indian hockey captain MM Somaya has reclaimed his cherished 1980 Olympic gold medal, stolen from his residence. The Bengaluru Police made significant strides in the investigation, capturing two suspects despite the initial lack of evidence. Grateful for their persistence, Somaya highlighted the deep emotional significance of the medal, symbolic of his unwavering passion and years of commitment to the sport.

Chris Broad has harshly criticised Darren Lehmann for seemingly being oblivious to the ball-tampering scandal of 2018. Usman Khawaja, a former Australian player, has disclosed in his autobiography that the entire team was aware of the misconduct during their tour of South Africa. Broad insists that Lehmann must be held accountable for his ignorance in this matter, sparking renewed discussion about the scandal.