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  'Broke his contract': PCB chairman Naqvi on Gary Kirsten's premature exit as white-ball coach

  October 31, 2024 9:24 IST

  PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that a new white-ball coach will be appointed in time for the Zimbabwe white-ball series with Jason Gillespie to stand-in for the Australia series after Gary Kirsten's premature exit.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on October 31: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  October 31, 2024 8:34 IST

  It's the IPL retention day and some of the biggest names in Indian cricket might be entering the auction including the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant while Danni Wyatt-Hodge has joined RCB ahead of WPL 2025 on a trade. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on October 31.

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  Ben Stokes makes public appeal after robbery at Durham residence, claims multiple valuables looted

  October 30, 2024 23:36 IST

  England Test captain Ben Stokes made a public appeal on social media to get the robbers found as his house was robbed on October 17 when he was in Pakistan. Stokes mentioned that quite a lot of valuables including jewellery and personal items were taken away.

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  Kagiso Rabada surpasses Jadeja, becomes fifth-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in Tests

  October 30, 2024 22:33 IST

  Kagiso Rabada was reinstated as the World No 1 Test bowler in the ICC Rankings and on the very same day, he surpassed a couple of Test greats on the list of leading wicket-takers. South Africa are in a pole position to seal the second Test and the series against Bangladesh in Chattogram.

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  RCB land England opener in pre-season trading window ahead of WPL 2025 retention deadline

  October 30, 2024 20:08 IST

  The defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have led the way in signing the first pre-season trade ahead of the 2025 edition of the Women's Premier League. Wyatt was with the UP Warriorz in the second edition of WPL after going unsold in the inaugural season.

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  IPL 2025: SRH finalise all five capped retentions, set to go into auction with just Rs 45cr

  October 30, 2024 19:00 IST

  Sunrisers Hyderabad seem to have locked in their retentions ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. The last season's runners-up are likely to go in with one RTP option into the player auction with all five capped retentions ahead of the new season.

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  South Africa push Bangladesh to brink in 2nd Test with hosts 4 down after conceding 577 runs

  October 30, 2024 18:20 IST

  South Africa were in firm control of the second Test after having Bangladesh four down in their first innings in Chattogram, having conceded 575 runs with the ball. The Proteas had as many as three batters smashing centuries as they piled on Bangladesh's misery with a 1-0 lead already in the series.

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  South Africa script 'sixes' history in Chattogram, equal Australia's 21-year-old Test record

  October 30, 2024 17:56 IST

  South Africa piled on 575 runs before declaring their innings on Day 2 of the second Test in Chattogram as three batters went on slam tons. The Proteas also achieved a massive record with their batters hitting as many as 17 sixes in the first innings of the Test match.

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  Virat Kohli set to become RCB captain for IPL 2025

  October 30, 2024 16:39 IST

  Even as the retention deadline is coming closer, there is a huge development in the RCB camp. Kohli is set to return as the captain of the team that hasn't won the IPL since its inception. Is this an indication that Faf du Plessis won't be retained despite winning the CPL?

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  Kagiso Rabada trumps Ashwin and Bumrah to become No.1 bowler in ICC Test rankings

  October 30, 2024 14:00 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah has lost his No.1 spot in the ICC Test rankings after going wicketless in the second Test match against New Zealand in Pune. Kagiso Rabada is now the new No.1 bowler in the longest format of the game following his nine wickets in the first Test vs Bangladesh.

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  India A vs Australia A: Squads, schedule, venue, live streaming and all you need to know

  October 31, 2024 6:20 IST

  India A tour of Australia is all set to get underway on October 31 as both teams will face in two four-day matches. This is a shadow tour of the senior team down under as several players picked in the Indian team will feature in these two matches as well.

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  Andrew McDonald set to be Australia's head coach till 2027 ODI World Cup

  October 30, 2024 12:55 IST

  Andrew McDonald had taken over from Justin Langer in 2022 on a four-year deal which could've seen him be the coach of Australia till the T20 World Cup in 2026. But now he will be with the team in its defence of the ODI World Cup in 2027.

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  Did CSK reveal their retained players with emojis on social media ahead of IPL 2025 auction?

  October 30, 2024 10:46 IST

  October 31 is the deadline set for all the teams to announce their list of retained players ahead of the mega auction. However, CSK's recent social media post with emojis has left the fans speculating. Will MS Dhoni play or not? Who else will get retained for IPL 2025?

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  India TV Sports Wrap on October 30: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  October 30, 2024 10:02 IST

  Harshit Rana has been called up to India's squad for the third Test against New Zealand and is likely to make his debut in Mumbai while Smriti Mandhana's record-breaking ton helped India beat New Zealand in the third ODI and win series 2-1. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on October 30.

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  Rashid Khan set to make his Test comeback after more than three years in December

  October 30, 2024 8:54 IST

  Afghanistan are set to tour Zimbabwe for three ODIs, as many T20Is and two Test matches in December. This tour will be historic as Zimbabwe will be hosting a Boxing Day Test for the first time in 28 years. The New Year Test will also be played for the first time in Zimbabwe.

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  Hong Kong Sixes 2024: Teams, schedule, squads, format, live streaming and all you need to know

  October 30, 2024 8:23 IST

  The 20th edition of the Hong Kong Sixes is all set to be played from November 1 to 3. The tournament is returning after a long gap of seven years and 12 teams are taking part this time. South Africa are the defending champions having lifted the trophy back in 2017.

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  West Indies announce squad for ODI series against England, Shimron Hetmyer returns

  October 30, 2024 7:03 IST

  West Indies and England are set to face each other in the three-match ODI series starting on October 31. The Caribbeans were recently in action in the format against Sri Lanka away from home and lost the series 1-2. Meanwhile, Hetmyer has made a comeback after almost a year.

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  'Kind of one big thing I want to tick off': Pat Cummins eager to beat India in Test series

  October 29, 2024 23:32 IST

  Australia will be looking to beat India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series for the first time since 2014. The Indian team has got the better of the Aussies on all of the previous four occasions - twice at home and twice away.

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  Zimbabwe to host historic Boxing Day and New Year's Tests against Afghanistan

  October 29, 2024 22:59 IST

  Zimbabwe have hosted a Boxing Day Test only once and that came in 1996 against England. This will mark the second-ever Boxing Day Test for the Chevrons at home. Zimbabwe will host a New Year's Test for the first time in their history.

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  Smriti Mandhana shatters Mithali Raj's record as India win series against New Zealand

  October 30, 2024 6:01 IST

  India defeated New Zealand in the third ODI in Ahmedabad to clinch the series 2-1. Smriti Mandhana was the star of the day as she slammed a record-breaking century at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

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  Gujarat Titans set to retain three capped and two uncapped players ahead of IPL retention: Report

  October 29, 2024 20:13 IST

  Gujarat Titans finished eighth in the last season under Shubman Gill's captaincy. The franchise will be looking to build a strong squad to put behind the disappointment of IPL 2024. As per reports, GT are set to retain five players - three capped and two uncapped ahead of the auctions.

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  Rajat Patidar sends reminder to RCB ahead of retentions with fifth-fastest ton in Ranji Trophy

  October 29, 2024 19:21 IST

  Rajat Patidar didn't had a great start to the domestic season but his fifth-fastest century in the Ranji Trophy has sent a reminder to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the retention deadline. He made 159 from 102 balls after hitting a ton in 68 balls.

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  England announce squad for New Zealand tour, Jacob Bethell gets maiden Test call-up

  October 29, 2024 17:33 IST

  England will be facing New Zealand in a three-match Test series, starting on November 28. The England and Wales Cricket Board has named a 16-member squad for the three Tests. Jacob Bethell has received his maiden Test call-up while Jamie Smith is on paternity leave.

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  India call-up Harshit Rana for third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai

  October 30, 2024 17:32 IST

  India have lost the three-match Test series against New Zealand as their winning streak at home came to an end in the second game in Pune. The Indian team has brought in pacer Harshit Rana for the third Test in Mumbai.

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  Vinicius Jr believes speaking out against racism resulted in Ballon d'Or defeat, Real boycott event

  October 29, 2024 15:50 IST

  Spainiard Rodri won his maiden Ballon d'Or title as he pipped the likes of Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham to the footballing crown. Real Madrid had boycotted the event after they got to know that Vinicius wasn't winning as the Brazilian forward came up with a strong response on social media.

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  Indian all-rounder closes in on to World No.1 spot in ICC rankings, captain Harmanpreet slides down

  October 29, 2024 15:50 IST

  A few Indian players have been rewarded for their performances in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. An Indian all-rounder has closed in on the World No.1 spot in the ODI rankings for the bowlers, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur has gone down a few places in the batters' chart.

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  IND-W vs NZ-W 3rd ODI Highlights: India defeat New Zealand by 6 wickets, bag series 2-1

  October 29, 2024 23:34 IST

  India Women vs New Zealand Women Highlights: Smriti Mandhana's century guided India to a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the third ODI. Mandhana broke Mithali Raj's all-time India record for most ODI centuries as she got to her 8th ton in the format. The victory saw India bag the series 2-1.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on October 29: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  October 29, 2024 12:25 IST

  Spain and Manchester City's Rodri claimed his maiden Ballon d'Or award beating Vinicius Jr while Matthew Wade announced his international retirement after a 13-year illustrious career for Australia and swiftly moved into a coaching role. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on October 29.