Cricket: Injury Concerns for Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant Steps Up
In a significant development for Indian cricket, star opener Shubman Gill is expected to be sidelined for an extended period due to a serious nerve injury. Reports indicate that he is likely to miss the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against South Africa and might not return to action until next year. This injury also saw him ruled out of the 2nd Test against South Africa in Guwahati, where he had suffered a neck injury during the first Test in Kolkata.
In Gill's absence, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has taken over the captaincy for the ongoing 2nd Test against South Africa in Guwahati. Pant, along with KL Rahul, is also being considered for the stop-gap captaincy role for the white-ball series against the Proteas. Another key player, Shreyas Iyer, is also out of contention until March due to a spleen laceration.
On the field, South Africa concluded Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Guwahati at 247 for 6 wickets. Meanwhile, the Indian T20 Women's Blind cricket team has showcased a stellar performance, reaching the World Cup final after a convincing nine-wicket victory over Australia.
Badminton: Lakshya Sen Reaches Australian Open Final
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has delivered a commendable performance at the Australian Open, securing his spot in the men's singles final. He triumphed over Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen in a hard-fought semi-final match.
Hockey: Indian Men's Team Kicks Off Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Campaign
The Indian Men's Hockey team is geared up to commence its journey in the 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia. The team is scheduled to play its opening match against South Korea today (November 23).
Other Sports Updates:
- India A faced a disappointing exit from the Asia Cup Rising Stars, suffering a Super Over defeat to Bangladesh A in the semi-final. Captain Jitesh Sharma took responsibility for a controversial decision regarding the Super Over batting order.
- Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has significantly boosted his chances for the 2026 Candidates Tournament following his strong showing at the London Chess Classic 2025.
- Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi participated in trials with the Mumbai Indians franchise, ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.
- In football, India's FIFA ranking has seen a drop to 142.