Cricket: India Battles in Guwahati Test, T20 World Cup 2026 Details Emerge
The Indian cricket team is currently facing a daunting task on Day 5 of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, chasing a colossal target of 549 runs. After losing early wickets, the team is under immense pressure to avoid a series whitewash.
Ravindra Jadeja, a key all-rounder, expressed that even a draw in the Guwahati Test would feel like a victory given the circumstances.
Adding to the drama, South Africa's head coach, Shukri Conrad, stirred controversy with his pre-match comments, stating he wanted India to "grovel" on the fourth day.
Meanwhile, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been named the tournament ambassador for the Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The schedule for the tournament has also been released, confirming a highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan on February 15, 2026, in Colombo. Notably, Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has once again been excluded from hosting duties for a major ICC event.
Looking ahead, KL Rahul is set to captain India in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa, with Rishabh Pant also making a return to the squad in the absence of Shubman Gill.
Hockey: India Narrowly Defeated by Belgium in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
The Indian men's hockey team suffered a 2-3 defeat against Belgium in a rain-affected match at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 on Tuesday. Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra scored for India, but a brace from Roman Duvekot and a goal from Nicolas De Kerpel secured the win for Belgium. India is scheduled to play their next match against Malaysia today, November 26.
Football: East Bengal's AFC Women's Champions League Journey Continues
In women's club football, East Bengal FC lost 0-2 to Wuhan Jiangda in the AFC Women's Champions League. Despite the loss, East Bengal is still vying for a historic quarter-final spot as they prepare for their decisive match against Nasaf.
On the national front, Ryan Williams, the Bengaluru FC forward, has finally received FIFA clearance and is now officially eligible to represent the Indian national team.
The Indian U17 team recently drew 1-1 with Palestine in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers opener and is set to face Chinese Taipei next.
Badminton: Lakshya Sen Triumphs at Australian Open
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen clinched his first title of the year by winning the Australian Open. His impressive form also saw him reach the semifinals of the Kumamoto Masters Japan.
The formidable men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty continued their strong performance by reaching the final of the China Masters.
In other badminton news, the women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the second round of the Syed Modi International.