With little over two weeks to go for the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former Australia captain Michael Clarke has questioned the Indian team’s mentality, starting mind games before the high-voltage series. India, having been defeated 0-3 in the Test series against New Zealand, will have an uphill task against Australia as they search for a series win. According to Clarke, India are tired, and there is a cause of fatigue as they enter the five-match Test series Down Under.

<h2>Clarke plays mind games</h2>

"Take nothing away from New Zealand but It tells me India are so fatigued. Some of their shot selection, the use of bowlers and even Rohit to come out and say he wasn't at his best - just Think it was mental fatigue. They've played so much cricket without a break, but it'll be a little kick up the backside for them," Clarke said in Around the Wicket Podcast.

In the build-up to the Australia series, India lost to New Zealand, which has dented their chances of reaching a third consecutive World Test Championship (WTC) final. India now sit second and have the Australia series, where they will have to win at least four matches to keep their fate in their own hands.

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The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit Sharma’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to take a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s.

<h2>Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India-Australia series) Schedule</h2>

1st Test: 22nd November to 26th November, Perth

2nd Test: 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide

3rd Test: 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane

4th Test: 26th December to 30th December, Melbourne

5th Test: 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney

With little over two weeks to go for the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former Australia captain Michael Clarke has questioned the Indian team’s mentality, starting mind games before the high-voltage series.

With little over two weeks to go for the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former Australia captain Michael Clarke has questioned the Indian team’s mentality, starting mind games before the high-voltage series. India, having been defeated 0-3 in the Test series against New Zealand, will have an uphill task against Australia as they search for a series win. According to Clarke, India are tired, and there is a cause of fatigue as they enter the five-match Test series Down Under. Clarke plays mind games "Take nothing away from New Zealand but It tells me India are so fatigued. Some of their shot selection, the use of bowlers and even Rohit to come out and say he wasn't at his best - just Think it was mental fatigue. They've played so much cricket without a break, but it'll be a little kick up the backside for them," Clarke said in Around the Wicket Podcast. In the build-up to the Australia series, India lost to New Zealand, which has dented their chances of reaching a third consecutive World Test Championship (WTC) final. India now sit second and have the Australia series, where they will have to win at least four matches to keep their fate in their own hands. ALSO READ | CA squashed it quickly: David Warner on India A's ball tampering controversy, asks board to release statement The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit Sharma’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to take a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India-Australia series) Schedule 1st Test: 22nd November to 26th November, Perth 2nd Test: 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide 3rd Test: 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane 4th Test: 26th December to 30th December, Melbourne 5th Test: 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Ex-Aussie skipper Michael Clarke questions India's mentality, says 'they are so...'

It was a historic day in the United States on Wednesday (Nov. 6) as former President Donald Trump returned to power after getting a mandate in the 2024 elections. Trump, president of the US between 2016 and 2020, is all set to start his second term after gaining a majority on Electoral College votes' counting. While Trump is in seventh heaven, former India cricket team captain MS Dhoni is also doing the rounds on the internet after his old picture with Trump has gone viral.

<h2>Trump, Dhoni picture goes viral</h2>

During the 2023 US Open, Dhoni and friends were in the States enjoying the tennis carnival when they were invited by Trump for a golf game. Now retired, Dhoni took to the golf course of the next president, where he enjoyed a day out. On the same day, Dhoni was snapped in a picture with Trump, which is now viral on the internet after the latter’s win. Dhoni was seen wearing a blue T-shirt and Trump was spotted with a red hat and white T-shirt.

<h2>Trump registers historic win</h2>

In a historic win, according to the Electoral College votes' count, the 78-year-old is set to become only the second president in the United States’ history to enjoy non-consecutive terms. Grover Cleveland in 1893 was the last president from the US to have been in power for non-consecutive terms. Trump’s victory comes after he got the better of Democratic candidate and sitting vice-president Kamala Harris.

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At the time of writing, the Republic candidate led 277-224, meaning he clearly has the mandate to become the 47th president, having passed the magical figure of 270. According to the Associated Press, Trump won Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, with leads in Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin and Michigan.

The result also means the US will see another shift in power, with Trump set to become the first Republic candidate in over two decades to win the popular vote as well.

It was a historic day in the United States on Wednesday (Nov. 6) as former President Donald Trump returned to power after getting a mandate in the 2024 elections.

It was a historic day in the United States on Wednesday (Nov. 6) as former President Donald Trump returned to power after getting a mandate in the 2024 elections. Trump, president of the US between 2016 and 2020, is all set to start his second term after gaining a majority on Electoral College votes' counting. While Trump is in seventh heaven, former India cricket team captain MS Dhoni is also doing the rounds on the internet after his old picture with Trump has gone viral. Trump, Dhoni picture goes viral During the 2023 US Open, Dhoni and friends were in the States enjoying the tennis carnival when they were invited by Trump for a golf game. Now retired, Dhoni took to the golf course of the next president, where he enjoyed a day out. On the same day, Dhoni was snapped in a picture with Trump, which is now viral on the internet after the latter’s win. Dhoni was seen wearing a blue T-shirt and Trump was spotted with a red hat and white T-shirt. Trump registers historic win In a historic win, according to the Electoral College votes' count, the 78-year-old is set to become only the second president in the United States’ history to enjoy non-consecutive terms. Grover Cleveland in 1893 was the last president from the US to have been in power for non-consecutive terms. Trump’s victory comes after he got the better of Democratic candidate and sitting vice-president Kamala Harris. ALSO READ | CA squashed it quickly: David Warner on India A's ball tampering controversy, asks board to release statement At the time of writing, the Republic candidate led 277-224, meaning he clearly has the mandate to become the 47th president, having passed the magical figure of 270. According to the Associated Press, Trump won Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, with leads in Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin and Michigan. The result also means the US will see another shift in power, with Trump set to become the first Republic candidate in over two decades to win the popular vote as well.

Donald Trump, MS Dhoni old picture goes viral as former president returns to power in US

India’s Shreyas Iyer has made a statement with back-to-back hundreds in the ongoing Ranji Trophy as he prepares to put behind the recent disappointment. Iyer, despite leading Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season, was not retained and was also dropped from the Indian side for the Australia tour. However, with an unbeaten hundred on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy contest against Odisha, he has again attracted the attention of selectors.

<h2>Iyer scores hundred</h2>

Playing for Mumbai, Iyer came out to bat when Angkrish Raghuvanshi (92) and skipper Ajinkya Rahane (0) were dismissed on consecutive balls by Biplab Samantray in the 41st over. With the score at&nbsp;154/3, Iyer and Siddhesh Lad made sure there was no more batting collapse, ensuring Mumbai are in a strong position at Stumps on Day 1. Lad is unbeaten on 116, while Iyer scored 152 with a strike rate of above 90 to help Mumbai end the day on 385/3 in 90 overs.

Both Iyer and Lad have stitched an unbeaten stand of 231 runs as they look to stretch Mumbai’s dominance on Day 2.

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<h2>Iyer makes statement</h2>

While Iyer’s batting dominance was the feature of the day, he made a huge statement at the end of 2024, having experienced ups and downs. He was first dropped from the central contract of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) but then helped KKR win the IPL. He was called back into the Indian side for the Sri Lanka tour but was not part of the Test side.

Another shock came on October 31 when he was released by KKR on the retention deadline day, meaning he will enter the auctions. The mega auctions will take place on November 24 and 25 in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, with Iyer having set a base price of INR 20 million.

India’s Shreyas Iyer has made a statement with back-to-back hundreds in the ongoing Ranji Trophy as he prepares to put behind the recent disappointment. Iyer, despite leading Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season, was not retained and was also dropped from the Indian side for the Australia tour.

India’s Shreyas Iyer has made a statement with back-to-back hundreds in the ongoing Ranji Trophy as he prepares to put behind the recent disappointment. Iyer, despite leading Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season, was not retained and was also dropped from the Indian side for the Australia tour. However, with an unbeaten hundred on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy contest against Odisha, he has again attracted the attention of selectors. Iyer scores hundred Playing for Mumbai, Iyer came out to bat when Angkrish Raghuvanshi (92) and skipper Ajinkya Rahane (0) were dismissed on consecutive balls by Biplab Samantray in the 41st over. With the score at 154/3, Iyer and Siddhesh Lad made sure there was no more batting collapse, ensuring Mumbai are in a strong position at Stumps on Day 1. Lad is unbeaten on 116, while Iyer scored 152 with a strike rate of above 90 to help Mumbai end the day on 385/3 in 90 overs. Both Iyer and Lad have stitched an unbeaten stand of 231 runs as they look to stretch Mumbai’s dominance on Day 2. ALSO READ | CA squashed it quickly: David Warner on India A's ball tampering controversy, asks board to release statement Iyer makes statement While Iyer’s batting dominance was the feature of the day, he made a huge statement at the end of 2024, having experienced ups and downs. He was first dropped from the central contract of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) but then helped KKR win the IPL. He was called back into the Indian side for the Sri Lanka tour but was not part of the Test side. Another shock came on October 31 when he was released by KKR on the retention deadline day, meaning he will enter the auctions. The mega auctions will take place on November 24 and 25 in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, with Iyer having set a base price of INR 20 million.

India's Shreyas Iyer makes statement with back-to-back hundreds in Ranji Trophy before IPL mega auctions

India’s star batter Virat Kohli took a major hit on his International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings after a poor show in the New Zealand series. In the ICC men’s rankings announced on Wednesday (Nov 6), Virat got dropped out of the top 20 for the first time in almost a decade, having scored just 93 runs across six innings during the series. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant is now sixth in the standings with 750 rating points after having impressed with the bat.

<h2>Virat out of the top 20</h2>

In the latest rankings, Virat took a massive hit and now sits 22nd with 655 rating points, having been a major failure with the bat. The former India captain’s highest score was 70, which came in the second innings of the Bengaluru Test. Apart from that, the rest of the five innings yielded a meager 23 runs, while he averaged 15.5 runs per inning.

On the other hand, Pant scored 261 runs in the three-match Test series, averaging 43.5 runs per innings. Pant returned to the Test format after a massive 21-month gap due to a near-fatal car accident. Pant scored a hundred in his return Test match in September against Bangladesh in Chennai, which also played an important role in India’s series win.

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Besides, India's young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal took a slight hit and now sits fourth in the ranking, scoring 190 runs in six innings and amassing 189 runs in the Bangladesh series. He remains the most consistent performer in the Indian side despite India’s massive failure against New Zealand.

The Indian batters will have the opportunity to bounce back in the Test rankings during the Australia Test series, which starts on November 22, with eyes on big players like Pant and Virat. India need to win the series 4-0 if they are to reach the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) in June 2025.

India’s star batter Virat Kohli took a major hit on his International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings after a poor show in the New Zealand series. In the ICC men’s rankings announced on Wednesday (Nov 6), Virat got dropped out of the top 20 for the first time in almost a decade, having scored just 93 runs across six innings during the series.

India’s star batter Virat Kohli took a major hit on his International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings after a poor show in the New Zealand series. In the ICC men’s rankings announced on Wednesday (Nov 6), Virat got dropped out of the top 20 for the first time in almost a decade, having scored just 93 runs across six innings during the series. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant is now sixth in the standings with 750 rating points after having impressed with the bat. Virat out of the top 20 In the latest rankings, Virat took a massive hit and now sits 22nd with 655 rating points, having been a major failure with the bat. The former India captain’s highest score was 70, which came in the second innings of the Bengaluru Test. Apart from that, the rest of the five innings yielded a meager 23 runs, while he averaged 15.5 runs per inning. On the other hand, Pant scored 261 runs in the three-match Test series, averaging 43.5 runs per innings. Pant returned to the Test format after a massive 21-month gap due to a near-fatal car accident. Pant scored a hundred in his return Test match in September against Bangladesh in Chennai, which also played an important role in India’s series win. ALSO READ | BBL: David Warner takes over as Sydney Thunder skipper after captaincy ban lifted Besides, India's young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal took a slight hit and now sits fourth in the ranking, scoring 190 runs in six innings and amassing 189 runs in the Bangladesh series. He remains the most consistent performer in the Indian side despite India’s massive failure against New Zealand. The Indian batters will have the opportunity to bounce back in the Test rankings during the Australia Test series, which starts on November 22, with eyes on big players like Pant and Virat. India need to win the series 4-0 if they are to reach the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) in June 2025.

ICC Test Ranking: Virat Kohli out of top 20 for first time in almost decade after dismal show in NZ series

Sri Lanka named their squads Wednesday for two T20s and three ODIs at home against New Zealand, with Charith Asalanka being the captain in both formats.

The first T20 match will be played at Dambulla on Saturday, followed by the second a day later.

The first ODI will also be played at Dambulla&nbsp;on November 13, with the next two shifting to Pallekele on November 17 and 19.

Sri Lanka are sixth in the ICC rankings in ODIs, a spot behind New Zealand.

In T20s, the hosts are eighth to the Black Caps' fifth.

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Sri Lanka ODI squad: Charith Asalanka (capt), Avishka Fernando, &nbsp;Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz.

Sri Lanka T20 squad: Charith Asalanka (capt), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, &nbsp;Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando and Asitha Fernando.

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Sri Lanka named their squads Wednesday for two T20s and three ODIs at home against New Zealand, with Charith Asalanka being the captain in both formats. The first T20 match will be played at Dambulla on Saturday, followed by the second a day later.

Sri Lanka named their squads Wednesday for two T20s and three ODIs at home against New Zealand, with Charith Asalanka being the captain in both formats. The first T20 match will be played at Dambulla on Saturday, followed by the second a day later. The first ODI will also be played at Dambulla on November 13, with the next two shifting to Pallekele on November 17 and 19. Sri Lanka are sixth in the ICC rankings in ODIs, a spot behind New Zealand. In T20s, the hosts are eighth to the Black Caps' fifth. ALSO READ | BBL: David Warner takes over as Sydney Thunder skipper after captaincy ban lifted Sri Lanka ODI squad: Charith Asalanka (capt), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz. Sri Lanka T20 squad: Charith Asalanka (capt), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando and Asitha Fernando. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is all set for another overseas adventure and will be held in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah on November 24 and 25. As announced on Tuesday (Nov 5), the IPL 2025 auctions will be one of its kind, with more than 500 players expected to go under the hammer. The mega auctions will see some of the top names, like&nbsp;KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and others, in the race for big money as franchises try to strengthen their squads.

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With the retention window closing on October 31, all eyes were on the auction dates as 10 franchises now prepare to assemble the best possible squads in the league. A total of 46 players were retained by 10 franchises during the retention window on October 31, with top names once again avoiding the auctions. It will be a two-day process during which all 10 franchises will try to splash the cash for some of the big names in the market.

Last year, the auctions were held in Dubai, where Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc were top players to pull off big deals.

During the retention window, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, SunRisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants retained five players while Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals used all six retention cards. Punjab Kings retained the least number of players with two and have a purse of more than ₹1 billion ($10 million) to spend in the auctions.

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<h2>Who is in the auction?</h2>

While top players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni will avoid going to the bidding table, this won’t be the case for some top players. Mitchell Starc will once again enter the auctions having acquired the biggest price tag in the last auctions. He will be joined by the likes of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul while Mohammed Siraj, Arhsdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal will also be part of the process as top Indian talents.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is all set for another overseas adventure and will be held in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah on November 24 and 25. As announced on Tuesday (Nov 5), the IPL 2025 auctions will be one of its kind, with more than 500 players expected to go under the hammer.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is all set for another overseas adventure and will be held in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah on November 24 and 25. As announced on Tuesday (Nov 5), the IPL 2025 auctions will be one of its kind, with more than 500 players expected to go under the hammer. The mega auctions will see some of the top names, like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and others, in the race for big money as franchises try to strengthen their squads. ✍️ 1574 Player Registrations 🧢 320 capped players, 1,224 uncapped players, & 30 players from Associate Nations 🎰 204 slots up for grabs 🗓️ 24th & 25th November 2024 📍 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Read all the details for the upcoming #TATAIPL Mega Auction 🔽🤩 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 5, 2024 × IPL 2025 auctions date out With the retention window closing on October 31, all eyes were on the auction dates as 10 franchises now prepare to assemble the best possible squads in the league. A total of 46 players were retained by 10 franchises during the retention window on October 31, with top names once again avoiding the auctions. It will be a two-day process during which all 10 franchises will try to splash the cash for some of the big names in the market. Last year, the auctions were held in Dubai, where Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc were top players to pull off big deals. During the retention window, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, SunRisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants retained five players while Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals used all six retention cards. Punjab Kings retained the least number of players with two and have a purse of more than ₹1 billion ($10 million) to spend in the auctions. ALSO READ | Gautam Gambhir went against team management, defied Rahul Dravid's 'pitch theory' during NZ Tests: Report Who is in the auction? While top players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni will avoid going to the bidding table, this won’t be the case for some top players. Mitchell Starc will once again enter the auctions having acquired the biggest price tag in the last auctions. He will be joined by the likes of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul while Mohammed Siraj, Arhsdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal will also be part of the process as top Indian talents.

IPL 2025 mega auction to take place in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on November 24, 25

Barbora Krejcikova ended Jessica Pegula’s chances of qualifying for the semi-finals at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, defeating the sixth-seeded American 6-3, 6-3 in Riyadh on Tuesday.

A runner-up at the WTA Finals last year, Pegula suffered her second straight-sets defeat of the week and enters her final round-robin match against Iga Swiatek on Thursday anchoring the Orange Group with zero sets won.

Meanwhile, eighth-seeded Krejcikova bounced back from her opening loss to Swiatek to keep her hopes of making the final four alive.

"I was fighting for every ball and I felt that I really have to play my best tennis and I was trying to be really solid and trying to put as many balls to the other side as I could," said Krejcikova, who picked up just her 20th match win of the season.

"I’m definitely proud. I had some very high parts of the season, especially winning Wimbledon, that’s something indescribable. And being here in the Finals is a huge privilege. It’s nice to get the win and still be part of the event."

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Despite being ranked number 13 in the world, Krejcikova qualified for these WTA Finals thanks to a new rule introduced by the WTA that gave priority to a player who has won a Grand Slam this season, while maintaining a ranking between 9 and 20, over a player ranked number eight in the Race.

As the reigning Wimbledon champion, Krejcikova claimed the final qualifying spot in Riyadh over world number eight Emma Navarro.

Krejcikova squandered a 6-4, 3-0 lead against Swiatek in her opener two days ago and made sure there was no repeat scenario against Pegula on Tuesday.

The crafty Czech fired 11 aces and broke Pegula four times to wrap up the win in 69 minutes.

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Barbora Krejcikova ended Jessica Pegula’s chances of qualifying for the semi-finals at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, defeating the sixth-seeded American 6-3, 6-3 in Riyadh on Tuesday.

Barbora Krejcikova ended Jessica Pegula’s chances of qualifying for the semi-finals at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, defeating the sixth-seeded American 6-3, 6-3 in Riyadh on Tuesday. A runner-up at the WTA Finals last year, Pegula suffered her second straight-sets defeat of the week and enters her final round-robin match against Iga Swiatek on Thursday anchoring the Orange Group with zero sets won. Meanwhile, eighth-seeded Krejcikova bounced back from her opening loss to Swiatek to keep her hopes of making the final four alive. "I was fighting for every ball and I felt that I really have to play my best tennis and I was trying to be really solid and trying to put as many balls to the other side as I could," said Krejcikova, who picked up just her 20th match win of the season. "I’m definitely proud. I had some very high parts of the season, especially winning Wimbledon, that’s something indescribable. And being here in the Finals is a huge privilege. It’s nice to get the win and still be part of the event." ALSO READ | Gautam Gambhir went against team management, defied Rahul Dravid's 'pitch theory' during NZ Tests: Report Despite being ranked number 13 in the world, Krejcikova qualified for these WTA Finals thanks to a new rule introduced by the WTA that gave priority to a player who has won a Grand Slam this season, while maintaining a ranking between 9 and 20, over a player ranked number eight in the Race. As the reigning Wimbledon champion, Krejcikova claimed the final qualifying spot in Riyadh over world number eight Emma Navarro. Krejcikova squandered a 6-4, 3-0 lead against Swiatek in her opener two days ago and made sure there was no repeat scenario against Pegula on Tuesday. The crafty Czech fired 11 aces and broke Pegula four times to wrap up the win in 69 minutes. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Cricket and Bollywood fans came together last night for an unforgettable event, as WCL officially announced the launch of WCL Season 2 in July 2025. The announcement took place at an exclusive screening of the highly anticipated Bollywood blockbuster Singham Again at PVR Juhu, with an impressive lineup of stars and sports legends in attendance.&nbsp;

Bollywood superstar and co-owner Ajay Devgn graced the occasion, bringing his iconic presence to an event that celebrated the powerful synergy of cinema and cricket. Joining him were cricket legend Irfan Pathan, WCL’s visionary Harshit Tomar, as well as franchise owners Puneet Singh and Amandeep Singh. Together, they underscored the excitement and grandeur that WCL Season 2 is set to bring.

Irfan Pathan shared details of the season 2 launch of&nbsp;World Championship of Legends saying,&nbsp;"The World Championship of Legends is a fantastic platform that truly embodies the global spirit of cricket. I am excited to see how this league will continue to&nbsp;bring diverse cricketing cultures and legends together all in pursuit of excellence on the world stage."

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-went-against-team-management-defied-rahul-dravids-pitch-theory-during-nz-series-report-773416">Gautam Gambhir went against team management, defied Rahul Dravid's 'pitch theory' during NZ Tests: Report</a>

Following the tremendous success of Season 1, which achieved a remarkable 984 million+ digital reach, 350 million+ global viewership, and144 million+ social media interactions, WCL Season 2 promises an elevated experience with expanded rosters, new faces, and a broader reach across multiple cities.

“It’s thrilling to see how WCL has grown into a platform that resonates with cricket lovers everywhere,” said Harshit Tomar. “This season promises legendary moments, competitive matches, and unforgettable experiences for fans worldwide.”&nbsp;

The World Championship of Legends continues to stand out as a unique league, bringing back retired and non-contracted players who still hold a place in fans’ hearts. Season 2 promises to bring audiences closer to their heroes, delivering the magic of cricket with unmatched passion.

Disclaimer:&nbsp;This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Cricket and Bollywood fans came together last night for an unforgettable event, as WCL officially announced the launch of WCL Season 2 in July 2025. The announcement took place at an exclusive screening of the highly anticipated Bollywood blockbuster Singham Again at PVR Juhu, with an impressive lineup of stars and sports legends in attendance.

Cricket and Bollywood fans came together last night for an unforgettable event, as WCL officially announced the launch of WCL Season 2 in July 2025. The announcement took place at an exclusive screening of the highly anticipated Bollywood blockbuster Singham Again at PVR Juhu, with an impressive lineup of stars and sports legends in attendance. Bollywood superstar and co-owner Ajay Devgn graced the occasion, bringing his iconic presence to an event that celebrated the powerful synergy of cinema and cricket. Joining him were cricket legend Irfan Pathan, WCL’s visionary Harshit Tomar, as well as franchise owners Puneet Singh and Amandeep Singh. Together, they underscored the excitement and grandeur that WCL Season 2 is set to bring. Irfan Pathan shared details of the season 2 launch of World Championship of Legends saying, "The World Championship of Legends is a fantastic platform that truly embodies the global spirit of cricket. I am excited to see how this league will continue to bring diverse cricketing cultures and legends together all in pursuit of excellence on the world stage." ALSO READ | Gautam Gambhir went against team management, defied Rahul Dravid's 'pitch theory' during NZ Tests: Report Following the tremendous success of Season 1, which achieved a remarkable 984 million+ digital reach, 350 million+ global viewership, and144 million+ social media interactions, WCL Season 2 promises an elevated experience with expanded rosters, new faces, and a broader reach across multiple cities. “It’s thrilling to see how WCL has grown into a platform that resonates with cricket lovers everywhere,” said Harshit Tomar. “This season promises legendary moments, competitive matches, and unforgettable experiences for fans worldwide.” The World Championship of Legends continues to stand out as a unique league, bringing back retired and non-contracted players who still hold a place in fans’ hearts. Season 2 promises to bring audiences closer to their heroes, delivering the magic of cricket with unmatched passion. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Irfan Pathan, Ajay Devgn announce season 2 of World Championship of Legends

Afghanistan will be all set to make their mark on the international calendar as they take on Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series starting from Wednesday (Nov. 6). Afghanistan have been in great form in their adopted home and will look to replicate that success against Bangladesh, who are confident&nbsp;from their exploits against Pakistan despite the disappointing defeat against India later.&nbsp;Ahead of the series opener, here is all you need to know, including live streaming and squads:

<h2>When is the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI?</h2>

The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI will be held on Wednesday (Nov. 6).

<h2>Which stadium will host the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI?</h2>

The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium,&nbsp;Sharjah.

<h2>At what time will the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI commence?</h2>

The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI will start at 3:30 PM (IST).

<h2>Where to watch the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI match on TV?</h2>

The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI match will have no live telecast in India.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-went-against-team-management-defied-rahul-dravids-pitch-theory-during-nz-series-report-773416">Gautam Gambhir went against team management, defied Rahul Dravid's 'pitch theory' during NZ Tests: Report</a>

<h2>Where to watch the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI on OTT?</h2>

The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India.

Squads:

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Ikram Alikhil, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Noor Ahmad, Abdul Malik, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran.

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim (w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Zakir Hasan, Jaker Ali, Nasum Ahmed, Nahid Rana.

Afghanistan will be all set to make their mark on the international calendar as they take on Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series starting from Wednesday (Nov.

Afghanistan will be all set to make their mark on the international calendar as they take on Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series starting from Wednesday (Nov. 6). Afghanistan have been in great form in their adopted home and will look to replicate that success against Bangladesh, who are confident from their exploits against Pakistan despite the disappointing defeat against India later. Ahead of the series opener, here is all you need to know, including live streaming and squads: When is the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI? The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI will be held on Wednesday (Nov. 6). Which stadium will host the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI? The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. At what time will the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI commence? The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI will start at 3:30 PM (IST). Where to watch the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI match on TV? The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI match will have no live telecast in India. Also read: Gautam Gambhir went against team management, defied Rahul Dravid's 'pitch theory' during NZ Tests: Report Where to watch the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI on OTT? The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. Squads: Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Ikram Alikhil, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Noor Ahmad, Abdul Malik, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran. Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim (w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Zakir Hasan, Jaker Ali, Nasum Ahmed, Nahid Rana.

AFG vs BAN, 1st ODI Live Streaming: When and where to watch Afghanistan vs Bangladesh series opener

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