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Pakistan U-19 achieved a crucial victory over India in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026. Captain Hamza Zahoor played a significant role by scoring a century during the tense chase. After a shaky start, Pakistan recovered through a strong partnership between Zahoor and Hasnain Abbas Dar. India's Arjun Rajput had earlier led with a fighting century for his team.

Jalandhar's Arjun Rajput rescued India with a brilliant 107 off 85 balls against Pakistan in the U-19 Asia Cup after the team slipped to 22/3. The 18-year-old has enjoyed an impressive rise, scoring 695 runs in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. Coming from a humble family background, his father supported his cricketing ambitions while earning a living selling kulchas.

Puja Tomar has seen MMA grow in India since becoming the first Indian woman to win a UFC fight. She wants better grassroots support, international coaches and an academy where young fighters, particularly girls, can train. After two UFC defeats and a family setback that delayed her return to training, Tomar is working on her wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, with her focus firmly on becoming champion.

Rajat Patidar has exited India's squad for the forthcoming ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup due to an injury setback. In his place, the BCCI has appointed Ayush Badoni. Rinku Singh will serve as the vice-captain alongside Captain Tilak Varma in a competitive Group B that includes the United Arab Emirates, Nepal, and Pakistan A.

In his autobiography, Usman Khawaja reveals that the entire Australian cricket team was aware of the ball-tampering incident during their 2018 tour of South Africa. He addressed claims that he kept this information hidden for personal benefit, emphasizing his desire for collective accountability. Khawaja voiced disappointment in teammates unwilling to accept shared responsibility. His comments have reignited crucial discussions surrounding the scandal that rocked Australian cricket's reputation.

From his unmatched seam position to his old-school obsession with bowling, those who worked closest with Shami reflect on a career that ended too quietly

Rohit Sharma made Diwali extra special for fans at Wellington airport with a heartwarming gesture. Watch the special moment as the Indian cricket star shares a memorable interaction with fans during Indias New Zealand tour.

Gurnoor Brar made waves in the second ODI against New Zealand, achieving remarkable bowling figures of 4/30. This stat positions him as the second-best Indian fast bowler in ODIs in New Zealand history. The match, disrupted by rain, saw India bowl out New Zealand for only 134 runs, and although they struggled at first, they clinched a four-wicket victory, making Brar's performance a notable highlight of the series.

Taniya etched her name in history by securing the silver medal in the women's 75kg beach wrestling event at the Youth Olympic Games. In a fiercely contested final against Min Zhao from China, she narrowly lost with a score of 1-2. This victory boosted Indias overall medal tally to seven, which includes three silver and four bronze medals.

Dodda Ganesh has raised eyebrows over India's choice to position Axar Patel at the fifth spot in the batting lineup. He expresses that this approach limits KL Rahul's potential to elevate his batting status. In the second ODI versus New Zealand, India's middle order faced challenges under pressure following early wicket losses.

During the second ODI, Rohit Sharma set a new record for the most sixes hit against New Zealand in One-Day Internationals, breaking Shahid Afridis previous record by launching two sixes off Kyle Jamieson. Although rain interrupted play, India managed to secure a narrow four-run victory using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. Sharmas significant contribution helped anchor the innings, giving India a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh visited Tirumalas Sri Venkateswara Temple to seek blessings ahead of his title defence against Uzbekistans Javokhir Sindarov. The 14-game championship will take place in Geneva from November 24 to December 12. Both players will be 20, making it the youngest World Championship clash in chess history. The tournament carries a USD 2.5 million prize fund.

India's batting struggles came under the spotlight in Wellington as New Zealand exposed key weaknesses in the Indian batting line-up. A closer look at the concerns, missed opportunities and warning signs for Team India.

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami announces his retirement from Test cricket through an emotional Instagram message, exactly 13 years after making his debut against the West Indies in Kolkata on November 6, 2013.

India's low-scoring ODI thriller against New Zealand highlighted the challenges of batting on a seaming, bouncy pitch. Despite a modest 135-run target, India's top order struggled against Kyle Jamieson's aggressive bowling. The decision to promote Axar Patel ahead of KL Rahul also raised questions, while Rahul's composure stood out amid a collapse. The contrasting performances exposed India's batting vulnerabilities.

Andorra goalkeeper Jess Owono is reportedly considering retiring from professional football after being left deeply traumatised by the death of Tenerife striker Jess de Miguel following an on-field collision on November 2. The 30-year-old forward died in hospital the next morning. Owono is receiving psychological support from his club as he struggles to process the tragedy, according to Mundo Deportivo.

India secured a narrow victory against New Zealand by four runs in the second ODI match. The Indian pace attack restricted New Zealand to a mere 134 runs in their innings. After a shaky start, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul helped stabilize India's chase before the rain interruption. The match concluded early due to rain, but India had managed to stay ahead on the DLS par score.

Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket, concluding a notable 13-year career. Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla expressed disappointment over Shami's inability to return to the Indian side. Shami last represented India in the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia. Despite retiring from Tests, Shami will continue to play white-ball cricket for Bengal in upcoming tournaments.

Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Ricky Ponting's run record against New Zealand in ODIs. He moved past Ponting during the second ODI in Wellington, scoring 1,975 runs overall. Kohli's performance included a valuable innings of 74 in the first ODI. India's bowlers excelled, bowling out New Zealand for just 134 runs in a rain-affected match. Gurnoor Brar was particularly impressive, taking four wickets to lead the attack.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is disappointed that Mohammed Shami did not get another chance in India's Test team before announcing his retirement from the format. Shastri said playing in the gym and bowling in an actual match were two different things. According to him, a bowler's ability to bowl 10-12 overs in a match should be a better test of fitness.

With the publication of Usman Khawaja's autobiography, the spotlight has returned to the 2018 ball-tampering scandal that shook Australian cricket. Khawaja reveals that discussions about tampering were commonplace among players during their time in South Africa. In response, Michael Vaughan sarcastically remarked that these suspicions were already widely acknowledged in the cricketing world. Cricket Australia, however, reaffirms its findings regarding player knowledge, keeping the scandal alive

India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first. Arshdeep Singh and Auqib Nabi made full use of the conditions and kept the New Zealand batters under pressure. India are leading the five-match ODI series 1-0.

Former New Zealand pacer Kyle Mills joins TOI Sports for an exclusive interview, discussing India's tour of New Zealand, Jasprit Bumrah's impact, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's future, and Gautam Gambhir's demanding coaching style. Mills also shares his insights on India's challenges and what to expect from the series.