The Times of India

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.

Hardik Pandya has moved from Mumbai Indians (MI) to Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore. In return, PBKS have traded fast bowler Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai Indians. The trade has been completed ahead of the 2027 IPL season. Pandya's new fee of Rs 18 crore is higher than his earlier fee of Rs 16.35 crore.

Pakistan's Test team achieved a significant milestone with three debutants scoring half-centuries in the first innings. Tayyab Arif, Mohammad Taha, and Arafat Minhas all made impressive contributions while helping the team build a commanding total. Saqib Khan also made his mark by taking two early wickets, strengthening Pakistan's bowling attack. Sri Lanka struggled initially, but an unbeaten partnership offers them some hope.

The IPL trade window has already triggered major squad shake-ups ahead of the 2027 season, with Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav among the big names changing teams. Following the high-profile Sanju Samson-Ravindra Jadeja deal in 2026, we revisit the league's biggest trades, from Zaheer Khan's move in 2009 to Shikhar Dhawan's three-player swap, Ravichandran Ashwin's surprise transfer and Trent Boult's successful stint at Mumbai Indians.

The move brings an end to Hardik Pandya's second stint with Mumbai Indians. He won four IPL titles with the franchise. Pandya first joined MI in 2015 and played an important role in their title wins in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 with his performances with both bat and ball. He returned to the team in 2024 and took over as captain from Rohit Sharma. In 162 IPL matches, Pandya has scored 2,955 runs at a strike rate of 146.28. He has also taken 82 wickets.

India's Vaishali Rameshbabu made an early statement at the inaugural Total Chess tournament in Budapest, defeating in-form Wesley So and Hans Niemann in the nine-round blitz event. One of only two women in the 24-player field, Vaishali offered an emphatic answer to questions about women competing against elite grandmasters, ahead of the demanding group stage.

Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have officially completed a trade involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh. Pandya moves to PBKS after spending three seasons as skipper at MI, while Arshdeep joins Mumbai to strengthen their pace attack alongside Jasprit Bumrah.

India's squad splits between Wellington and Tauranga as players head for the upcoming ODIs and Tests against New Zealand.

Seven coaches, including the engine, of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru railway station in Assam. The train was traveling from Sairang in Mizoram to Kolkata when the incident occurred. Several passengers sustained injuries, although no casualties have been reported so far. Senior railway officials have arrived at the accident site to assess the situation. The cause of the derailment is currently unknown.

Usha, president of the Indian Olympic Association, has raised serious concerns over the SOM elections, demanding an independent inquiry from IOC president Kirsty Coventry due to alleged irregularities. In a confidential complaint, she detailed accusations of unethical campaigning and potential governmental interference.

Usman Khawaja has canceled his remaining media interviews to promote his autobiography, Sabr. His decision follows a challenging interview with Sarah Ferguson where he faced questions about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Khawaja expressed concerns that future discussions would mainly revolve around this controversy rather than other aspects of his book. He emphasized the need for the entire team to accept accountability for the incident.

Anshul Kamboj has been highlighted by Ravi Shastri as a key player for India's upcoming Test series against New Zealand. Kamboj showed promise in ODIs despite a difficult Test debut, earning his place in the squad. Shastri emphasizes Kamboj's ability to bowl long spells and support teammates during challenging conditions. His capacity to move the ball and surprise batters strengthens India's fast bowling unit.

With Shubman Gill and KL Rahul set to miss the final two games to prepare for the upcoming Test series, the spotlight now shifts to the batting combination Shreyas Iyer will field in the remaining matches. Former India cricketers Ambati Rayudu and Dinesh Karthik have backed Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad to come into the playing XI, offering India a new-look top and middle order for the final leg of the series.

Suryakumar Yadav admitted that being dropped after the 2026 T20 World Cup was difficult but said the birth of his daughter helped him through the challenging phase. He credited wife Devisha for helping him rediscover his passion for cricket and said his immediate goal was to lead Mumbai to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title.

Aaryavir Sehwag showcased his extraordinary talent by scoring 160 runs in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup, leading India U19 to a total of 309 runs. His partnership with VK Vineeth, who added 67 runs, was crucial. In reply, the UAE faltered, finishing at 239 runs despite Ahmed Khudadad's valiant 74. Ishan Sood stood out with three wickets, sealing India's place in the semi-finals against Afghanistan on November 12.

India's Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh missed out on individual medals and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic quota places in the women's 25m pistol at the ISSF World Championships. Manu finished fourth, while Esha placed eighth. However, the duo, alongside Divya Subbaraju, had earlier clinched team gold with a combined score of 1,761, capping India's strong campaign.