Dhruv Jurel's stellar recent form makes his inclusion in the upcoming Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens highly probable, according to assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate. With Rishabh Pant set to keep wickets, Jurel appears to have secured a middle-order batting spot. The pitch is expected to offer early assistance to pacers before turning significantly. More

Sri Lanka Cricket has directed its national team to continue their Pakistan tour despite security concerns following a suicide bombing, threatening players with a formal review if they leave early. Replacements will be sent if players depart against directives. The PCB has rescheduled ODI matches and enhanced security measures. More

Mumbai chief selector Sanjay Patil has not yet received confirmation from former India captain Rohit Sharma regarding his availability for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Sharma's training at the MCA-BKC ground suggests a potential return to competitive cricket. Meanwhile, Tanush Kotian and Mohit Awasthi are set to rejoin Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad. More

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav sought advice from AB de Villiers on balancing performances across formats. The Proteas legend, renowned for his mastery of all three disciplines, expressed enthusiasm for the conversation and invited Suryakumar for a deeper discussion on his YouTube channel. More

India all-rounder Axar Patel has challenged the notion that English fluency defines a captain's leadership, emphasising that understanding players and extracting their best is paramount. He believes public perception, influenced by media and social media, often overshadows a cricketer's true capabilities and on-field value. More

Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel downplays rivalry with Rishabh Pant, emphasizing their shared goal of winning for India. Jurel, in strong red-ball form, is set to play in the opening Test against South Africa, with assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirming his inclusion. The series opener at Eden Gardens promises an exciting battle against strong pace attacks from both sides. More

Virat Kohli's dedication to fitness profoundly impacted former cricketer Sandeep Patil. Patil witnessed Kohli's rigorous routine, including early morning yoga and post-match gym sessions, even on a match day in 2016. Inspired by Kohli's encouragement, Patil, then 60, began his own fitness journey. More

Steve Smith questions England's Ashes bowling choices, suggesting their all-pace attack might misjudge Australian conditions. He believes traditional seamers, rather than pure speed, could prove more effective on the expected bouncy pitches. Smith, in strong domestic form, feels the wickets might favour bowlers who generate movement, hinting at a potential tactical misstep by the visitors. More

New Zealand clinched a 3-1 Twenty20 series win against West Indies, securing the final match by eight wickets. Jacob Duffy's stellar 4-35 performance was instrumental in restricting West Indies to 140, a target New Zealand comfortably chased down. Duffy's series-leading 10 wickets earned him Player of the Series. More

Cristiano Ronaldo, aiming for his sixth World Cup, has invited Ireland fans to boo him during Portugal's qualifier, hoping it distracts from his teammates. Portugal needs a win to secure qualification for the 2026 tournament. The veteran forward, with 953 career goals, downplayed scoring his 1000th in a final, emphasizing the immediate goal of reaching the World Cup. More

With the IPL retention deadline approaching, Mumbai Indians are close to finalising a trade for Kolkata Knight Riders’ leg-spinner Mayank Markande. The move will see the 28-year-old return to his debut franchise after seven years. MI have also shown interest in Rahul Chahar, another former player, as they look to strengthen their spin attack ahead of IPL 2026. More

Pakistan won the first ODI by six runs at the same venue on Tuesday. Sri Lanka is also scheduled to play a triangular series with Pakistan and Zimbabwe after the ODI series. In 2009, the Sri Lankan team bus was attacked by gunmen on the way to the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore for the second Test. More

Indian football faces a crisis as the AIFF held urgent meetings with Executive Committee members, ISL club CEO, captains and I-League owners. While ISL clubs explored resource pooling, eight I-League teams boycotted, demanding a unified league structure and a December 15 kick-off. This comes ahead of a Supreme Court hearing following a failed bid to sell the commercial rights for ISL. More

Hardik Pandya is set to mark his long-awaited return by representing Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy later this month. The all-rounder, recovering from a quadriceps injury, is nearing match fitness at the BCCI Centre of Excellence and could feature before India’s ODI series against South Africa, beginning November 30. More

As India faces South Africa, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul near batting milestones. As for Ravindra Jadeja, the veteran all-rounder stands a chance of reaching a rare Test double, previously only done by Kapil Dev for India. These individual milestones add extra motivation for the team as they aim to strengthen their World Test Championship campaign in the opening Test at Eden Gardens. More