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Uzbekistan’s GM Javokhir Sindarov became the youngest FIDE World Cup 2025 champion after he defeated GM Wei Yi of China in the tiebreak here on Wednesday.&nbsp;The 19-year-old defeated Wei in the second Rapid Game in the tiebreak with black pieces to become the first Uzbek chess player to win the World Cup and take home a prize purse of $120,000 along with the newly-christined Viswanathan Anand Cup.&nbsp;The FIDE World Cup 2025 was played as a single-elimination knock-out tournament and witnessed 206 players from 82 countries aiming for glory in a competition and also three spots in the Candidates 2026.&nbsp;In the final, Sindarov played out quick draws in the two classical games against Wei and had banked on his Rapid skills to find a way to win against a player who did not lose a single classical game in the competition.&nbsp;Wei was once again solid with black pieces in the first tiebreak game and the only time engines showed that Sindarov had a chance to find a winning sequence was in the bishop-pawn endgame but his very next move brought the game back in balance.&nbsp;In the second Rapid Game, Sindarov started exerting pressure on Wei’s king side from the middle game and then pinned his opponent’s king with his queen doing the damage. The Chinese finally resigned after the 60th move and the Uzbek became the youngest player to win the World Cup.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;“Today, my plan was to stay solid whether it was 15-15 or 10-10 time control. In the second game, I felt that he was not confident and it was my time to take chances. My position was tricky and I even offered him a draw. But he decided to play for a win but had very little time and he missed my attack,” said Sindarov after the title triumph.&nbsp;Asked about how he felt about being the youngest World Cup champion, Sindarov said, “I am very happy about that. But in my view, it is just a start of my career. I want to first be 2750 player and then play many tournaments and play World Championships. But I am very happy to be here and I will try to play my best in the Candidates as well.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Sindarov also spoke about how playing in India has been quite fruitful for him and how India and Uzbekistan could be competing for a lot of honours in the future. “India seems to be bringing a lot of luck. Yes, last time when I was in India, I won the Olympiad. After three years, I have won the &nbsp;World Cup. I'm very happy.”&nbsp;“India has a lot of very good players and the younger generation is also coming up too fast. In the next 10 years we will be fighting a lot for Olympiads and many other tournaments,” he added.

The FIDE World Cup 2025 was played as a single-elimination knock-out tournament and witnessed 206 players from 82 countries aiming for glory in a competition and also three spots in the Candidates 2026.

Uzbekistan’s GM Javokhir Sindarov became the youngest FIDE World Cup 2025 champion after he defeated GM Wei Yi of China in the tiebreak here on Wednesday. The 19-year-old defeated Wei in the second Rapid Game in the tiebreak with black pieces to become the first Uzbek chess player to win the World Cup and take home a prize purse of $120,000 along with the newly-christined Viswanathan Anand Cup. The FIDE World Cup 2025 was played as a single-elimination knock-out tournament and witnessed 206 players from 82 countries aiming for glory in a competition and also three spots in the Candidates 2026. In the final, Sindarov played out quick draws in the two classical games against Wei and had banked on his Rapid skills to find a way to win against a player who did not lose a single classical game in the competition. Wei was once again solid with black pieces in the first tiebreak game and the only time engines showed that Sindarov had a chance to find a winning sequence was in the bishop-pawn endgame but his very next move brought the game back in balance. In the second Rapid Game, Sindarov started exerting pressure on Wei’s king side from the middle game and then pinned his opponent’s king with his queen doing the damage. The Chinese finally resigned after the 60th move and the Uzbek became the youngest player to win the World Cup. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes “Today, my plan was to stay solid whether it was 15-15 or 10-10 time control. In the second game, I felt that he was not confident and it was my time to take chances. My position was tricky and I even offered him a draw. But he decided to play for a win but had very little time and he missed my attack,” said Sindarov after the title triumph. Asked about how he felt about being the youngest World Cup champion, Sindarov said, “I am very happy about that. But in my view, it is just a start of my career. I want to first be 2750 player and then play many tournaments and play World Championships. But I am very happy to be here and I will try to play my best in the Candidates as well.” ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Sindarov also spoke about how playing in India has been quite fruitful for him and how India and Uzbekistan could be competing for a lot of honours in the future. “India seems to be bringing a lot of luck. Yes, last time when I was in India, I won the Olympiad. After three years, I have won the World Cup. I'm very happy.” “India has a lot of very good players and the younger generation is also coming up too fast. In the next 10 years we will be fighting a lot for Olympiads and many other tournaments,” he added.

The FIDE World Cup 2025 was played as a single-elimination knock-out tournament and witnessed 206 players from 82 countries aiming for glory in a competition and also three spots in the Candidates 2026.

FIDE World Cup 2025: Javokhir Sindarov crowned champion after tense tiebreak against Wei Yi

Sri Lanka may be considering a change in T20 captaincy just two months ahead of their home World Cup, with Charith Asalanka’s future in charge under scrutiny. Chief selector Upul Tharanga said no final decision has been made yet, but selectors are reviewing options after Asalanka’s recent poor form. Asalanka was sent home from the ongoing tri-series in Pakistan due to illness, according to team management. Tharanga emphasised that this was the reason for his absence and not a disciplinary move.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We have to weigh our best options after this series. With the World Cup so close, we can’t make big changes,” he said. The selectors had already considered alternative leadership before the Pakistan tour. Dasun Shanaka, who has captained Sri Lanka before, was named vice-captain to provide another option. “Charith is still our captain in plans. We appointed Dasun as a stand-in because of Charith’s illness,” Tharanga added.&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/end-of-an-era-india-s-home-test-aura-shattered-after-two-whitewashes-in-calendar-year-1764160768610"> End of an era? India’s home Test aura shattered after two whitewashes in calendar year</a>&nbsp;Asalanka’s record as captain has been mixed. In 68 T20 innings, he has a strike rate of 126, and this year he has scored 156 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 122. Sri Lanka have won 11 and lost 14 matches under his leadership.&nbsp;His return from Pakistan has fueled media speculation, with some reports suggesting he opposed staying in the country after a suicide bombing in Islamabad. Tharanga dismissed these claims, attributing his absence solely to illness. “He had a viral fever and body aches. The physio couldn’t predict when he would recover, so we had to make this decision,” he said.&nbsp;Tharanga believes Asalanka can still play an important role in Sri Lanka’s World Cup campaign. “Charith is a talented and experienced cricketer. He can be key in the middle order, and sometimes he has won games on his own. He remains part of our World Cup plans,” he said.

Asalanka’s record as captain has been mixed. In 68 T20 innings, he has a strike rate of 126, and this year he has scored 156 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 122. Sri Lanka have won 11 and lost 14 matches under his leadership.

Sri Lanka may be considering a change in T20 captaincy just two months ahead of their home World Cup, with Charith Asalanka’s future in charge under scrutiny. Chief selector Upul Tharanga said no final decision has been made yet, but selectors are reviewing options after Asalanka’s recent poor form. Asalanka was sent home from the ongoing tri-series in Pakistan due to illness, according to team management. Tharanga emphasised that this was the reason for his absence and not a disciplinary move. “We have to weigh our best options after this series. With the World Cup so close, we can’t make big changes,” he said. The selectors had already considered alternative leadership before the Pakistan tour. Dasun Shanaka, who has captained Sri Lanka before, was named vice-captain to provide another option. “Charith is still our captain in plans. We appointed Dasun as a stand-in because of Charith’s illness,” Tharanga added. Also read | End of an era? India’s home Test aura shattered after two whitewashes in calendar year Asalanka’s record as captain has been mixed. In 68 T20 innings, he has a strike rate of 126, and this year he has scored 156 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 122. Sri Lanka have won 11 and lost 14 matches under his leadership. His return from Pakistan has fueled media speculation, with some reports suggesting he opposed staying in the country after a suicide bombing in Islamabad. Tharanga dismissed these claims, attributing his absence solely to illness. “He had a viral fever and body aches. The physio couldn’t predict when he would recover, so we had to make this decision,” he said. Tharanga believes Asalanka can still play an important role in Sri Lanka’s World Cup campaign. “Charith is a talented and experienced cricketer. He can be key in the middle order, and sometimes he has won games on his own. He remains part of our World Cup plans,” he said.

Asalanka’s record as captain has been mixed. In 68 T20 innings, he has a strike rate of 126, and this year he has scored 156 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 122. Sri Lanka have won 11 and lost 14 matches under his leadership.

Charith Asalanka’s T20 captaincy under review as Sri Lanka prepares for home World Cup

A British driver broke down in court Wednesday as he dramatically changed his plea and admitted deliberately ploughing his car into crowds at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade, injuring scores of people.&nbsp;Paul Doyle had for months denied 31 criminal charges, including causing grievous bodily harm with intent, wounding with intent, affray and dangerous driving during the Liverpool city centre incident in May.&nbsp;But on the second day of his trial and as prosecutors prepared to begin presenting their evidence against him, the 54-year-old sensationally reversed course.&nbsp;Wearing a suit and glasses, he sobbed and stared at the floor as he repeatedly said "guilty" with a faltering voice to each count.&nbsp;Judge Andrew Menary said he will pass sentence over two days starting on December 15, telling Doyle to prepare for "a custodial sentence of some length".&nbsp;The maximum sentence for the most serious offences is life imprisonment.&nbsp;Doyle, from a Liverpool suburb and reportedly a former Royal Marine, drove his Ford Galaxy Titanium into more than 100 people as they were leaving the parade celebrating Liverpool Football Club's victory on May 26.&nbsp;He injured 134, including infants, other children and adults, according to Merseyside Police.&nbsp;There were no fatalities, but 50 people required hospital treatment.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a><h2>Calculated violence</h2>They had been celebrating Liverpool claiming a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title when the Premier League season ended the previous day.Its players had paraded the trophy along the city's waterfront in front of hundreds of thousands of fans.&nbsp;Some roads in the central area had been closed to normal traffic to allow the parade to pass.&nbsp;Police swiftly declared that the incident was not terrorism.&nbsp;The circumstances of the alleged attack had remained largely unclear, but it now appears to have been an extreme case of road rage.&nbsp;Sarah Hammond, the Crown Prosecution Service's top regional prosecutor, said dashcam footage from Doyle's vehicle showed he became "increasingly agitated by the crowds".&nbsp;"Rather than wait for them to pass, he deliberately drove at them, forcing his way through," she said in a statement following his guilty pleas.&nbsp;"Driving a vehicle into a crowd is an act of calculated violence," she added.&nbsp;"This was not a momentary lapse by Paul Doyle -- it was a choice he made that day and it turned celebration into mayhem."&nbsp;Hammond said he had "finally accepted that he intentionally drove into crowds of innocent people".&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a><h2>Shocking scenes</h2>Doyle had originally been charged with seven offences, but 24 new counts were added to the indictment in August.&nbsp;They related to 29 victims, including eight who were children at the time. The youngest was six months old, while the eldest was in their late 70s.&nbsp;Father-of-three Doyle, who has been in custody since his arrest, will remain in prison ahead of his sentencing.&nbsp;Merseyside Police Detective Chief Inspector John Fitzgerald said it was "hard to forget the shocking scenes from that day".&nbsp;"What should have been a day of celebration for the city turned into a distressing and frightening experience which we know continues to have a physical and psychological impact on many people."&nbsp;Noting that some of the seriously injured victims had been trapped under the car, he added it was "only by sheer luck that nobody was killed because of Doyle's reckless actions".&nbsp;"We know that a lot of people are still recovering from the injuries they suffered on that day," Fitzgerald said.&nbsp;"We hope that the knowledge Doyle is now facing a considerable prison sentence will be able to help those affected to move on with their lives."&nbsp;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.

Paul Doyle had for months denied 31 criminal charges, including causing grievous bodily harm with intent, wounding with intent, affray and dangerous driving during the Liverpool city centre incident in May.

A British driver broke down in court Wednesday as he dramatically changed his plea and admitted deliberately ploughing his car into crowds at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade, injuring scores of people. Paul Doyle had for months denied 31 criminal charges, including causing grievous bodily harm with intent, wounding with intent, affray and dangerous driving during the Liverpool city centre incident in May. But on the second day of his trial and as prosecutors prepared to begin presenting their evidence against him, the 54-year-old sensationally reversed course. Wearing a suit and glasses, he sobbed and stared at the floor as he repeatedly said "guilty" with a faltering voice to each count. Judge Andrew Menary said he will pass sentence over two days starting on December 15, telling Doyle to prepare for "a custodial sentence of some length". The maximum sentence for the most serious offences is life imprisonment. Doyle, from a Liverpool suburb and reportedly a former Royal Marine, drove his Ford Galaxy Titanium into more than 100 people as they were leaving the parade celebrating Liverpool Football Club's victory on May 26. He injured 134, including infants, other children and adults, according to Merseyside Police. There were no fatalities, but 50 people required hospital treatment. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Calculated violence They had been celebrating Liverpool claiming a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title when the Premier League season ended the previous day. Its players had paraded the trophy along the city's waterfront in front of hundreds of thousands of fans. Some roads in the central area had been closed to normal traffic to allow the parade to pass. Police swiftly declared that the incident was not terrorism. The circumstances of the alleged attack had remained largely unclear, but it now appears to have been an extreme case of road rage. Sarah Hammond, the Crown Prosecution Service's top regional prosecutor, said dashcam footage from Doyle's vehicle showed he became "increasingly agitated by the crowds". "Rather than wait for them to pass, he deliberately drove at them, forcing his way through," she said in a statement following his guilty pleas. "Driving a vehicle into a crowd is an act of calculated violence," she added. "This was not a momentary lapse by Paul Doyle -- it was a choice he made that day and it turned celebration into mayhem." Hammond said he had "finally accepted that he intentionally drove into crowds of innocent people". ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Shocking scenes Doyle had originally been charged with seven offences, but 24 new counts were added to the indictment in August. They related to 29 victims, including eight who were children at the time. The youngest was six months old, while the eldest was in their late 70s. Father-of-three Doyle, who has been in custody since his arrest, will remain in prison ahead of his sentencing. Merseyside Police Detective Chief Inspector John Fitzgerald said it was "hard to forget the shocking scenes from that day". "What should have been a day of celebration for the city turned into a distressing and frightening experience which we know continues to have a physical and psychological impact on many people." Noting that some of the seriously injured victims had been trapped under the car, he added it was "only by sheer luck that nobody was killed because of Doyle's reckless actions". "We know that a lot of people are still recovering from the injuries they suffered on that day," Fitzgerald said. "We hope that the knowledge Doyle is now facing a considerable prison sentence will be able to help those affected to move on with their lives." 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.

Paul Doyle had for months denied 31 criminal charges, including causing grievous bodily harm with intent, wounding with intent, affray and dangerous driving during the Liverpool city centre incident in May.

UK man sobs as he admits ploughing into Liverpool football parade

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The personal situation that has brought Mandhana into the headlines revolves around her wedding to singer Palaash Muchhal, originally scheduled for November 23, 2025. The wedding was called off hours before the ceremony after her father, Srinivas Mandhana, experienced a medical emergency.

India women’s cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has recently been in the spotlight, not for her batting, but for her personal life. Several media reports now say she will miss the upcoming special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati featuring the Indian women’s team with host Amitabh Bachchan, a decision that comes amid a disturbing few days for the star Indian cricketer. According to reports, Mandhana was expected to join her teammates for the shoot on Wednesday (Nov 26) evening, but her name was eventually omitted from the final list. A channel source, speaking to Hindustan Times, confirmed the development, saying, “Yes, she’s not coming. When we checked with the team who will be part of the shoot, we were informed that Smriti Mandhana is not coming. The shoot is this evening, and she’s giving it a skip.” No official reason was shared, but insiders suggest the decision reflects the personal challenges Mandhana has been navigating. Also read | End of an era? India’s home Test aura shattered after two whitewashes in calendar year Her absence will be noticeable for viewers, as she remains one of the most recognisable and celebrated stars in Indian women’s cricket. The rest of the squad, including captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, and head coach Amol Muzumdar, will still appear. The episode promises fans behind-the-scenes stories, playful banter and glimpses of team bond rarely seen on screen. The personal situation that has brought Mandhana into the headlines revolves around her wedding to singer Palaash Muchhal, originally scheduled for November 23, 2025. Reports say the wedding was called off just hours before the ceremony after her father, Srinivas Mandhana, experienced a medical emergency. Since then, Mandhana has removed all related social media posts, including engagement and proposal pictures. Friends close to her, like Jemimah Rodrigues and Shreyanka Patil, have also deleted wedding-related content. Neither Mandhana nor Muchhal has released a statement regarding the cancellation or whether the wedding will be rescheduled.

The personal situation that has brought Mandhana into the headlines revolves around her wedding to singer Palaash Muchhal, originally scheduled for November 23, 2025. The wedding was called off hours before the ceremony after her father, Srinivas Mandhana, experienced a medical emergency.

Will Smriti Mandhana skip KBC's special episode featuring women's cricket team after wedding gets indefinitely postponed. Here's what we know

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The timing works well for Rohit, who now enters the Ranchi ODI against South Africa with fresh confidence and another reminder of his consistency in the format over the past decade.

Rohit Sharma has reclaimed the no. 1 spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings, stepping above New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell just days before India’s ODI series against South Africa begins. Mitchell slipped in the charts after missing the last two ODIs against the West Indies, which opened the door for Rohit to move back to the top. The timing works well for Rohit, who now enters the Ranchi ODI against South Africa with fresh confidence and another reminder of his consistency in the format over the past decade. New Zealand still had a few bright spots despite Mitchell’s drop. Rachin Ravindra moved up to 12th, while Devon Conway jumped 11 places to 31st. West Indies captain Shai Hope also climbed to eighth after his unbeaten century in the same series. On the bowling side, Mitchell Santner rose to sixth, and Matt Henry moved into a tie for 10th. Also read | End of an era? India’s home Test aura shattered after two whitewashes in calendar year In T20Is, Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza reached a personal career high by becoming the No 1 all-rounder. His form in the ongoing tri-series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka has helped him dominate both with bat and ball. There were some notable changes in the Test rankings, too. England’s Ollie Pope climbed to 24th, while Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim, Mominul Haque, and Litton Das made gains after their win over Ireland. Mitchell Starc jumped to fifth among Test bowlers following a strong performance against England, and Taijul Islam rose to 15th. Among all-rounders, Ben Stokes moved to second behind Ravindra Jadeja. Rohit also picked up another honour off the field. He has been announced as the tournament ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. ICC Chair Jay Shah announced the schedule reveal for the event, which will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.

The timing works well for Rohit, who now enters the Ranchi ODI against South Africa with fresh confidence and another reminder of his consistency in the format over the past decade.

Rohit Sharma reclaims No.1 ODI ranking just days before South Africa series

India’s Ahmedabad is all set to host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games as the quadrennial event returns to India for the first time since 2010. Ahmedabad, projected as the potential host of the 2036 Summer Olympics, will become the latest city to host the Commonwealth Games when an announcement is made on Wednesday (Nov 26). The 2030 edition will mark the 100th year of the Commonwealth Games, as it will be a special occasion for India.

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<h2>Commonwealth Games return to India</h2>“This is the start of a new golden era for Commonwealth Sport. After a Games reset we head to Glasgow 2026 in fantastic shape to welcome the 74 teams of the Commonwealth before setting our sights on Amdavad 2030 for a special Centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games,” Commonwealth Sport President Dr Donald Rukare said the confirmation of Ahmedabad marks the start of a promising new chapter for the Games.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;“India brings scale, youth, ambition, rich culture, enormous sporting passion and relevance, and I am delighted to report strong interest from a range of nations to host the 2034 Games and beyond. We start our next century for the Commonwealth Games in good health,” he added.&nbsp;India’s bid to host the Commonwealth Games was submitted in August after the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) gave its approval. Despite Delhi having all the infrastructure, the IOA projected Ahmedabad (pronounced as Amdavad in Gujarati) to host the Commonwealth Games. The approval comes just a few months before the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 as New Delhi, the country’s capital, acted as the host city. India won a total of 101 medals during the event, including 38 gold medals, earning the hosts a second-place finish for the first time in their history.&nbsp;India also hosted the 1982 Asian Games when then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi played a major role in projecting the nation’s name on the global map.

Ahmedabad, projected as the potential host of the 2036 Summer Olympics, will become the latest city to host the Commonwealth Games when an announcement is made on Wednesday (Nov 26).

India’s Ahmedabad is all set to host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games as the quadrennial event returns to India for the first time since 2010. Ahmedabad, projected as the potential host of the 2036 Summer Olympics, will become the latest city to host the Commonwealth Games when an announcement is made on Wednesday (Nov 26). The 2030 edition will mark the 100th year of the Commonwealth Games, as it will be a special occasion for India.

Ahmedabad, projected as the potential host of the 2036 Summer Olympics, will become the latest city to host the Commonwealth Games when an announcement is made on Wednesday (Nov 26).&nbsp;

Commonwealth Games 2030: Quadrennial event returns to India for centenary edition as Ahmedabad confirmed hosts

India faced a humiliating 408-run defeat against South Africa in their own backyard and were whitewashed 2-0. This is their second home whitewash in the same calendar year, after New Zealand stunned them 3-0 earlier. What this really means is simple: the aura of home dominance that once defined Indian Test cricket at home is slipping, and the numbers reflect that shift with uncomfortable clarity. For more than two decades, winning in India felt like climbing a cliff with bare hands.&nbsp;<h2>32 out of 39 Test series wins between 2000 to 2023</h2>From 2000-01 to 2023-24, India played 39 home Test series and won 32 of them. They lost only two. Five ended in a draw. That consistency was built on ruthless spin, &nbsp;home conditions and a batting lineup that rarely cracked under pressure. Visiting teams walked in knowing they needed something extraordinary just to compete, let alone win. The stretch included famous triumphs under Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, and even when India occasionally stumbled, they always bounced back with authority.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/head-or-khawaja-who-should-open-for-australia-in-brisbane-here-s-what-finch-and-clarke-suggests-1764152921831">Head or Khawaja? Who should open for Australia in Brisbane - Here's what Finch and Clarke suggests</a>&nbsp;That era looks distant now. Since the start of the 2024-25 season, India have played four home Tests across two series. They have won two and lost two. The dominance that once felt automatic suddenly looks fragile.&nbsp;The defeats themselves have exposed deeper issues. India’s batting has become inconsistent and overly dependent on a few players. The bowling, especially the spin department that once frightened opponents, has lost its sharpness and bite. Injuries, frequent changes and a lack of continuity have added to the instability. And above all, teams now arrive without fear.&nbsp;South Africa played with clarity and confidence, using pace and aggressive lines to unsettle India’s top order. New Zealand did the same earlier in the year, showing that disciplined execution can beat India even on turning tracks.&nbsp;The bigger concern is not the losses, but the pattern. Two home whitewashes in one year would have been unimaginable five years ago.&nbsp;

Since the start of the 2024-25 season, India have played four home Tests across two series. They have won two and lost two. The dominance that once felt automatic suddenly looks fragile.

India faced a humiliating 408-run defeat against South Africa in their own backyard and were whitewashed 2-0. This is their second home whitewash in the same calendar year, after New Zealand stunned them 3-0 earlier. What this really means is simple: the aura of home dominance that once defined Indian Test cricket at home is slipping, and the numbers reflect that shift with uncomfortable clarity. For more than two decades, winning in India felt like climbing a cliff with bare hands. 32 out of 39 Test series wins between 2000 to 2023 From 2000-01 to 2023-24, India played 39 home Test series and won 32 of them. They lost only two. Five ended in a draw. That consistency was built on ruthless spin, home conditions and a batting lineup that rarely cracked under pressure. Visiting teams walked in knowing they needed something extraordinary just to compete, let alone win. The stretch included famous triumphs under Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, and even when India occasionally stumbled, they always bounced back with authority. Also read | Head or Khawaja? Who should open for Australia in Brisbane - Here's what Finch and Clarke suggests That era looks distant now. Since the start of the 2024-25 season, India have played four home Tests across two series. They have won two and lost two. The dominance that once felt automatic suddenly looks fragile. The defeats themselves have exposed deeper issues. India’s batting has become inconsistent and overly dependent on a few players. The bowling, especially the spin department that once frightened opponents, has lost its sharpness and bite. Injuries, frequent changes and a lack of continuity have added to the instability. And above all, teams now arrive without fear. South Africa played with clarity and confidence, using pace and aggressive lines to unsettle India’s top order. New Zealand did the same earlier in the year, showing that disciplined execution can beat India even on turning tracks. The bigger concern is not the losses, but the pattern. Two home whitewashes in one year would have been unimaginable five years ago.

Since the start of the 2024-25 season, India have played four home Tests across two series. They have won two and lost two. The dominance that once felt automatic suddenly looks fragile.

End of an era? India’s home Test aura shattered after two whitewashes in calendar year

An unfortunate incident took place in India’s Haryana as a national-level basketball player succumbed to death after a rusted pole fell on him. On Tuesday (Nov 25) morning, Hardik Rathi from Rohtak, Haryana, was practising when he attempted to pull out a ghost shot during which he touched the pole, which was already rusted. The impact saw the already rusted pole collapse, leading to the entire structure falling on him. As a result, Hardik suffered a fatal end, leading to criticism of the concerned authority.&nbsp;<h3>Disturbing visuals. Viewers' discretion is advised</h3>

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<h2>What was the incident?</h2>On Tuesday morning, Hardik, one of the two elder brothers, was practising at a basketball court in the Lakhan Majra area. Hardik was enrolled on the academy along with his younger brother and they would usually practice for six hours -- 4 am to 7 am and 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm. On Tuesday, fate had something else written for the 16-year-old emerging basketball player as he was practising.&nbsp;A rusted pole collapsed after one of his shots hit the ring, leading to the fatal incident. Although fellow players and his brother tried to rescue, it was already too late to save his life. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead shortly.&nbsp;"Hardik was a decent, focused boy. His dream was to lead India in basketball,” said Khadak Singh Rathi, Hardik's cousin, while speaking to the media.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;"We had complained about the pole, and notice was issued at least 10 times to take cognisance. We had warned that such an incident could happen any time," added Khadak Singh Rathi.&nbsp;Khadak Singh said the basketball board hit Hardik on the chest and caused internal bleeding, leading to his death.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Hardik’s family has now accused the authorities of non-maintenance and irresponsible behaviour, leading to the death of the emerging basketball player.&nbsp;"I hold the Haryana government and the sports department responsible for this. I plead to the Haryana government. I have lost my brother, but I do not want any other family to lose their son. They should get these courts repaired so that children do not have to risk their lives to win medals," Khadak Singh said.

Khadak Singh, Hardik Rathi's cousin said the basketball board hit Hardik on the chest and caused internal bleeding, leading to his death.

An unfortunate incident took place in India’s Haryana as a national-level basketball player succumbed to death after a rusted pole fell on him. On Tuesday (Nov 25) morning, Hardik Rathi from Rohtak, Haryana, was practising when he attempted to pull out a ghost shot during which he touched the pole, which was already rusted. The impact saw the already rusted pole collapse, leading to the entire structure falling on him. As a result, Hardik suffered a fatal end, leading to criticism of the concerned authority. Disturbing visuals. Viewers' discretion is advised

Khadak Singh, Hardik Rathi's cousin said the basketball board hit Hardik on the chest and caused internal bleeding, leading to his death.

National level basketball player dies after rusted pole falls during practice in Rohtak

Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara's brother-in-law, Jeet Rasikbhai Pabari, died by suicide at his residence in Rajkot on Wednesday (November 26). 

The incident has left the Pujara family and also the entire cricket circle in deep shock.

Police officials reached the location and have started their investigation.

Jeet Pabari ended his life on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, exactly one year after his former fiancée filed a rape complaint against him in 2024.&nbsp;
Officials suspect, the identical dates have raised suspicion that Jeet had been under intense mental pressure due to the ongoing legal case for the past year. 

After the incident, police rushed Jeet to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. 

The body has been sent for post-mortem, and police say further investigation will determine the exact circumstances and reasons behind the suicide.&nbsp;
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-we-are-one-nation-we-stand-for-one-another-post-visa-row-arunachal-woman-sends-message-to-trolls-1764153891860">'We are one nation, we stand for one another': Post visa row, Arunachal woman sends message to trolls</a>&nbsp;In her FIR filed last year, Jeet’s former fiancée had accused him of coercing her into a sexual relationship under the pretext of marriage. 

She alleged that the assault continued even after their engagement, and that Jeet later called off the engagement abruptly. 

Following the complaint, a legal case was underway against Jeet.

The family hails originally from Jamjodhpur but has lived in Rajkot for over two decades.&nbsp;

Gujarat: India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara’s brother-in-law kills self in Rajkot

Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara's brother-in-law, Jeet Rasikbhai Pabari, died by suicide at his residence in Rajkot on Wednesday (November 26). The incident has left the Pujara family and also the entire cricket circle in deep shock. Police officials reached the location and have started their investigation. Jeet Pabari ended his life on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, exactly one year after his former fiancée filed a rape complaint against him in 2024. Officials suspect, the identical dates have raised suspicion that Jeet had been under intense mental pressure due to the ongoing legal case for the past year. After the incident, police rushed Jeet to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and police say further investigation will determine the exact circumstances and reasons behind the suicide. Also Read: 'We are one nation, we stand for one another': Post visa row, Arunachal woman sends message to trolls In her FIR filed last year, Jeet’s former fiancée had accused him of coercing her into a sexual relationship under the pretext of marriage. She alleged that the assault continued even after their engagement, and that Jeet later called off the engagement abruptly. Following the complaint, a legal case was underway against Jeet. The family hails originally from Jamjodhpur but has lived in Rajkot for over two decades.

Jeet had been under intense mental pressure due to the ongoing legal case for the past year. After the incident, police rushed Jeet to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival

India's latest series clean sweep at home not only raised questions on their ability to play spinner but also put a dent in their plans for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings. India, after the latest loss, currently sit at fifth spot on the WTC standings with 52 points or 48.18 per cent of a maximum of 108 points. The two-time WTC finalists are currently below arch-rivals Pakistan who are currently fourth on the WTC standings.<h2>India's WTC standings take a hit after SA series loss</h2>India have played nine Test matches in the current WTC cycle - five against England in England and two each against West Indies and South Arica at home. In those nine matches, India have managed to win two against England and two against West Indies while losing four matches - two in England and two at home against West Indies. They also drew one Test against England.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-head-coach-gambhir-says-bcci-to-decide-my-future-after-another-home-test-series-loss-1764147958151">India head coach Gambhir says 'BCCI to decide my future' after another home Test series loss</a>With each match offering 12 points for win, India gained 48 points while the draw match got them four points as well - taking heir total of 52 from the maximum available 108 points. Pakistan, on the other hand, have played just two matches in the current cycle - both against South Africa at home - and have a 1-1 win-loss record - taking their point percentage to 50.<h2>Latest WTC standings</h2>Australia currently are at the top of the WTC standings with 100 per cent record from four matches played. South Africa, defending WTC winners, are second with three wins and one loss from four matches and a point percentage of 75. Sri Lanka are third with one win and one draw from two matches played and point percentage of 66.67India still have three more Test series left to play in the current cycle - against Sri Lanka (away), New Zealand (away), and Australia (home).

With each match offering 12 points for win, India gained 48 points while the draw match got them four points as well - taking heir total of 52 from the maximum available 108 points. Pakistan, on the other hand, have played just two matches in the current cycle - both against South Africa at home - and have a 1-1 win-loss record - taking their point percentage to 50.

India's latest series clean sweep at home not only raised questions on their ability to play spinner but also put a dent in their plans for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings. India, after the latest loss, currently sit at fifth spot on the WTC standings with 52 points or 48.18 per cent of a maximum of 108 points. The two-time WTC finalists are currently below arch-rivals Pakistan who are currently fourth on the WTC standings. India's WTC standings take a hit after SA series loss India have played nine Test matches in the current WTC cycle - five against England in England and two each against West Indies and South Arica at home. In those nine matches, India have managed to win two against England and two against West Indies while losing four matches - two in England and two at home against West Indies. They also drew one Test against England. Also Read - India head coach Gambhir says 'BCCI to decide my future' after another home Test series loss With each match offering 12 points for win, India gained 48 points while the draw match got them four points as well - taking heir total of 52 from the maximum available 108 points. Pakistan, on the other hand, have played just two matches in the current cycle - both against South Africa at home - and have a 1-1 win-loss record - taking their point percentage to 50. Latest WTC standings Australia currently are at the top of the WTC standings with 100 per cent record from four matches played. South Africa, defending WTC winners, are second with three wins and one loss from four matches and a point percentage of 75. Sri Lanka are third with one win and one draw from two matches played and point percentage of 66.67 India still have three more Test series left to play in the current cycle - against Sri Lanka (away), New Zealand (away), and Australia (home).

With each match offering 12 points for win, India gained 48 points while the draw match got them four points as well - taking heir total of 52 from the maximum available 108 points. Pakistan, on the other hand, have played just two matches in the current cycle - both against South Africa at home - and have a 1-1 win-loss record - taking their point percentage to 50.

WTC Standings 2025-27: India slip below Pakistan after series loss vs South Africa

&nbsp;India head coach Gautam Gambhir is all set to face the heat after the side lost its latest Test series against South Africa on Wednesday (Nov 26). The Indian team, which now faces a tough task to reach the WTC 2027 final and will have to contemplate the mistakes they made. But should the Gambhir remain in charge of the Indian side, as numbers tell a different story after the latest debacle against South Africa?<h2>What do the numbers say?</h2>India’s latest defeat to South Africa in the Guwahati Test is their 10th under the Delhi gaffer, having lost more than 50 per cent of the matches. So far, Gambhir has taken charge of 19 Test matches for India, winning seven and drawing two. However, it is the number of defeats that make his position more vulnerable.&nbsp;His 10 defeats in 19 matches, along with series defeats against New Zealand, Australia and now South Africa, have raised question marks on his performance as coach. Although India gave a good account of themselves in the series against England, they only managed a 2-2 draw.&nbsp;Last year’s defeat to New Zealand was also India’s first on home turf in 12 years. Interestingly, before the South Africa defeat, India had lost only two Test series on home turf in 24 outings, but have now lost two in 12 months and two in the last three outings at home.<h2>Clueless plans</h2>Heading into the Kolkata Test, Gambhir opted to use Washington Sundar as No.3 batter while the same player was used in the lower order in the Guwahati Test. The change came despite having the services of Sai Sudharsan in the 15-man squad. Gambhir’s call to drop the likes of Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sarafraz Khan and Devdutt Padikkal altogether from the squad were also under scrutiny.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Easwaran travelled to both Australia and England, but was not given a single match and was consequently dropped without any playing time.&nbsp;Inclusion of Arshdeep Singh was also quoted, but he, like Easwaran, was only warming the bench. Mohammed Shami was shown the door and is no longer part of the plans in the red-ball format. Axar Patel, who has been effective on Indian pitches, was also dropped from the Playing XI for the Guwahati Test.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a><h2>Forcing seniors out</h2>It is also well documented that Gambhir had an indirect say in the outcasts of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin from the Test team. The trio has already announced their retirement from the Test format, while Ashwin has already said goodbye to all formats. The failed transition to replace Virat, Rohit and Ashwin has also drawn criticism from different corners. The players preferred to replace the star trio have hardly clicked on, resulting in poor results.&nbsp;So it will be interesting to see whether Gambhir gets the sack or will he resign from his post as head coach with poor results, all but making his position vulnerable.

So far, Gautam Gambhir has taken charge of 19 Test matches for India, winning seven and drawing two. However, it is the number of defeats that make his position more vulnerable.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir is all set to face the heat after the side lost its latest Test series against South Africa on Wednesday (Nov 26). The Indian team, which now faces a tough task to reach the WTC 2027 final and will have to contemplate the mistakes they made. But should the Gambhir remain in charge of the Indian side, as numbers tell a different story after the latest debacle against South Africa? What do the numbers say? India’s latest defeat to South Africa in the Guwahati Test is their 10th under the Delhi gaffer, having lost more than 50 per cent of the matches. So far, Gambhir has taken charge of 19 Test matches for India, winning seven and drawing two. However, it is the number of defeats that make his position more vulnerable. His 10 defeats in 19 matches, along with series defeats against New Zealand, Australia and now South Africa, have raised question marks on his performance as coach. Although India gave a good account of themselves in the series against England, they only managed a 2-2 draw. Last year’s defeat to New Zealand was also India’s first on home turf in 12 years. Interestingly, before the South Africa defeat, India had lost only two Test series on home turf in 24 outings, but have now lost two in 12 months and two in the last three outings at home. Clueless plans Heading into the Kolkata Test, Gambhir opted to use Washington Sundar as No.3 batter while the same player was used in the lower order in the Guwahati Test. The change came despite having the services of Sai Sudharsan in the 15-man squad. Gambhir’s call to drop the likes of Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sarafraz Khan and Devdutt Padikkal altogether from the squad were also under scrutiny. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Easwaran travelled to both Australia and England, but was not given a single match and was consequently dropped without any playing time. Inclusion of Arshdeep Singh was also quoted, but he, like Easwaran, was only warming the bench. Mohammed Shami was shown the door and is no longer part of the plans in the red-ball format. Axar Patel, who has been effective on Indian pitches, was also dropped from the Playing XI for the Guwahati Test. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Forcing seniors out It is also well documented that Gambhir had an indirect say in the outcasts of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin from the Test team. The trio has already announced their retirement from the Test format, while Ashwin has already said goodbye to all formats. The failed transition to replace Virat, Rohit and Ashwin has also drawn criticism from different corners. The players preferred to replace the star trio have hardly clicked on, resulting in poor results. So it will be interesting to see whether Gambhir gets the sack or will he resign from his post as head coach with poor results, all but making his position vulnerable.

So far, Gautam Gambhir has taken charge of 19 Test matches for India, winning seven and drawing two. However, it is the number of defeats that make his position more vulnerable.

Should Gambhir continue as India Test team coach after horror show against South Africa? Here's what numbers say

Australia may have crushed England in Perth, but the debate around their batting order and team balance for the pink-ball Test in Brisbane is far from settled. The big question is whether Travis Head should stay in the middle order or continue opening after his blistering century in Perth. Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes Head still fits best at No. 5, especially in a day-night Test where the pink ball behaves differently. Head opened only because Usman Khawaja struggled with back spasms and could not take the field for long periods. He still batted at no. 4 in the first innings and fell to a rising ball from Brydon Carse.&nbsp;&nbsp;Khawaja’s form was already under the scanner heading into the Ashes, with just one Test hundred in his previous 44 innings, but Brisbane has been a strong venue for him. He is the leading run-scorer in day-night first-class cricket at the Gabba, with 502 runs at an average of 50. Finch said the pink ball adds a layer of strategy to Australia’s decision. In his view, Head’s firepower is more valuable in the middle order once the ball softens and conditions settle.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/suresh-raina-net-worth-2025-how-mr-ipl-built-his-business-empire-1764150920720">Suresh Raina net worth 2025: How Mr IPL built his business empire</a><h2>Clarke backs Khawaja at the top</h2>Former captain Michael Clarke agreed, saying that if Khawaja is fit, he should return to his usual opening spot. Another important call for Australia is the role of Nathan Lyon.&nbsp;Despite bowling only two overs in Perth and missing the day-night Test in Jamaica earlier this year, both Clarke and Finch insist that Lyon must play in Brisbane. They believe his experience and control are too important to ignore, and conditions at the Gabba almost always reward a spinner later in the match.<h2>Cummins’ availability still unclear</h2>The final fitness check will be on Pat Cummins. He bowled with the pink ball in Sydney this week and rated himself “half a chance” to play. Finch was clear that Australia would not take risks with their captain. If Cummins is fully fit, he returns. If not, they keep him out with a long series ahead. As Brisbane approaches, Australia appear likely to stick with their original plan: Khawaja to open, Head at No. 5, Lyon in the XI, and Cummins only if he is 100 per cent ready.

Khawaja’s form was already under the scanner heading into the Ashes, with just one Test hundred in his previous 44 innings, but Brisbane has been a strong venue for him. He is the leading run-scorer in day-night first-class cricket at the Gabba, with 502 runs at an average of 50. 

Australia may have crushed England in Perth, but the debate around their batting order and team balance for the pink-ball Test in Brisbane is far from settled. The big question is whether Travis Head should stay in the middle order or continue opening after his blistering century in Perth. Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes Head still fits best at No. 5, especially in a day-night Test where the pink ball behaves differently. Head opened only because Usman Khawaja struggled with back spasms and could not take the field for long periods. He still batted at no. 4 in the first innings and fell to a rising ball from Brydon Carse. Khawaja’s form was already under the scanner heading into the Ashes, with just one Test hundred in his previous 44 innings, but Brisbane has been a strong venue for him. He is the leading run-scorer in day-night first-class cricket at the Gabba, with 502 runs at an average of 50. Finch said the pink ball adds a layer of strategy to Australia’s decision. In his view, Head’s firepower is more valuable in the middle order once the ball softens and conditions settle. Also read | Suresh Raina net worth 2025: How Mr IPL built his business empire Clarke backs Khawaja at the top Former captain Michael Clarke agreed, saying that if Khawaja is fit, he should return to his usual opening spot. Another important call for Australia is the role of Nathan Lyon. Despite bowling only two overs in Perth and missing the day-night Test in Jamaica earlier this year, both Clarke and Finch insist that Lyon must play in Brisbane. They believe his experience and control are too important to ignore, and conditions at the Gabba almost always reward a spinner later in the match. Cummins’ availability still unclear The final fitness check will be on Pat Cummins. He bowled with the pink ball in Sydney this week and rated himself “half a chance” to play. Finch was clear that Australia would not take risks with their captain. If Cummins is fully fit, he returns. If not, they keep him out with a long series ahead. As Brisbane approaches, Australia appear likely to stick with their original plan: Khawaja to open, Head at No. 5, Lyon in the XI, and Cummins only if he is 100 per cent ready.

Khawaja’s form was already under the scanner heading into the Ashes, with just one Test hundred in his previous 44 innings, but Brisbane has been a strong venue for him. He is the leading run-scorer in day-night first-class cricket at the Gabba, with 502 runs at an average of 50.&nbsp;

Head or Khawaja? Who should open for Australia in Brisbane - Here's what Finch and Clarke suggests

The Indian team was once again on the receiving end of a poor performance as they were whitewashed 0-2 by South Africa on home turf. The defeat meant India suffered its second whitewash on home turf in 12 months, having also lost to New Zealand in the backend of 2024. The series defeat means pressure is now mounting on head coach Gautam Gambhir, who has underperformed in the red-ball format. While things are not going well for the coach, he will have a lengthy recovery time as the Indian team will next take the field in August 2026 in the Test format.<h2>When is India’s next Test series?</h2>As things stand, India are next in action in the Test format in Sri Lanka in August 2026, in a two-match series. The series will be part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as India look to recover after their latest defeats. Any repeat of the current performance will see India drop points and all but miss out on a place in the WTC final, which will be played at Lord’s in June 2027.&nbsp;Still unconfirmed, India could also host Afghanistan in a one-off Test match in 2026, but that won’t be part of the WTC calculations.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;After the Sri Lanka series, India will be away in New Zealand in November 2026, with dates yet to be finalised. India will play New Zealand in a two-match Test series, which will be another away assignment. This will also mean India won’t play a single Test match on home turf in the WTC cycle.&nbsp;Finally, India’s next Test series on home turf, which will be part of the WTC cycle, will take place in January 2027. The series will be the final assignment for Shubman Gill and Co. before the WTC final. The Australia series will be part of the WTC cycle with five matches taking place.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;This also means India have nine matches left in the current WTC cycle and will have to win the majority of them if they are not to reach the final of the tournament.<h2>India’s remaining series in WTC 2025-27 cycle</h2>Sri Lanka vs India – 2 Test Matches (August 2026)New Zealand vs India – 2 Test Matches (November 2026)India vs Australia – 5 Test Matches (January 2027)

Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa thrashed India by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday to sweep the series and condemn the hosts to a record loss.

The Indian team was once again on the receiving end of a poor performance as they were whitewashed 0-2 by South Africa on home turf. The defeat meant India suffered its second whitewash on home turf in 12 months, having also lost to New Zealand in the backend of 2024. The series defeat means pressure is now mounting on head coach Gautam Gambhir, who has underperformed in the red-ball format. While things are not going well for the coach, he will have a lengthy recovery time as the Indian team will next take the field in August 2026 in the Test format. When is India’s next Test series? As things stand, India are next in action in the Test format in Sri Lanka in August 2026, in a two-match series. The series will be part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as India look to recover after their latest defeats. Any repeat of the current performance will see India drop points and all but miss out on a place in the WTC final, which will be played at Lord’s in June 2027. Still unconfirmed, India could also host Afghanistan in a one-off Test match in 2026, but that won’t be part of the WTC calculations. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes After the Sri Lanka series, India will be away in New Zealand in November 2026, with dates yet to be finalised. India will play New Zealand in a two-match Test series, which will be another away assignment. This will also mean India won’t play a single Test match on home turf in the WTC cycle. Finally, India’s next Test series on home turf, which will be part of the WTC cycle, will take place in January 2027. The series will be the final assignment for Shubman Gill and Co. before the WTC final. The Australia series will be part of the WTC cycle with five matches taking place. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes This also means India have nine matches left in the current WTC cycle and will have to win the majority of them if they are not to reach the final of the tournament. India’s remaining series in WTC 2025-27 cycle Sri Lanka vs India – 2 Test Matches (August 2026) New Zealand vs India – 2 Test Matches (November 2026) India vs Australia – 5 Test Matches (January 2027)

Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa thrashed India by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday to sweep the series and condemn the hosts to a record loss.

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Indian legendary left-hander Suresh Raina has always been more than a stylish middle-order batter. Fans know him for his fearless strokeplay, sharp fielding and ability to lift a match in minutes. What makes his journey stand out today is how he carried that same hunger from cricket into business, branding and philanthropy. On his birthday, it feels right to look at how Raina moved from being a key India and CSK player to building a strong business empire off the field.<h2>IPL Earnings</h2>Raina’s cricket years laid the base. He was one of India’s most reliable white-ball players and the heartbeat of Chennai Super Kings. His IPL earnings touched ₹110 crore (around $13 million), placing him among the league’s highest earners. Even after retiring from international and IPL cricket, he stayed close to the sport through commentary, T20 leagues and cricket events, keeping his income steady.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shubman-gill-all-set-to-join-bcci-coe-ahead-of-south-africa-t20is-reports-1763917951537">Shubman Gill all set to join BCCI CoE ahead of South Africa T20Is: Reports</a>&nbsp;His clean public image made him a favourite for brands across India. Over the years, he endorsed PepsiCo, Boost, Adidas, Maggi, Timex, Intex and more. These deals added nearly ₹40 crore (about $5 million) to his net worth and kept him relevant long after his playing days. Raina’s business chapter shows his approach and mindset. Along with his wife Priyanka, he built Maate Babycare, an Ayurvedic baby-care brand that is growing fast in the premium space. Their Gracia Raina Foundation supports mother and child health, adding to their goodwill beyond cricket. He has also invested in Sahicoin, a blockchain awareness platform, and New Leaf Dynamic Technologies, which makes eco-friendly cooling systems. These investments together are valued at around ₹20 crore (roughly $2.4 million).<h2>Luxury Assets</h2>Raina owns an ₹18 crore (about $2.1 million) home in Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad, and holds other property interests across India. His car collection, featuring a Porsche Boxster S, Audi Q7, Mercedes GLC, Mustang, Range Rover and Mahindra Thar, is valued at over ₹12 crore (close to $1.5 million). All combined, Suresh Raina’s estimated net worth in 2025 stands near ₹200 crore (around $25 million). From a young talent from Uttar Pradesh to Mr IPL and now a successful businessman, his journey continues to inspire on and off the field.

Raina was one of India’s most reliable white-ball players and the heartbeat of Chennai Super Kings. His IPL earnings touched ₹110 crore (around $13 million), placing him among the league’s highest earners.

Indian legendary left-hander Suresh Raina has always been more than a stylish middle-order batter. Fans know him for his fearless strokeplay, sharp fielding and ability to lift a match in minutes. What makes his journey stand out today is how he carried that same hunger from cricket into business, branding and philanthropy. On his birthday, it feels right to look at how Raina moved from being a key India and CSK player to building a strong business empire off the field. IPL Earnings Raina’s cricket years laid the base. He was one of India’s most reliable white-ball players and the heartbeat of Chennai Super Kings. His IPL earnings touched ₹110 crore (around $13 million), placing him among the league’s highest earners. Even after retiring from international and IPL cricket, he stayed close to the sport through commentary, T20 leagues and cricket events, keeping his income steady. Also read | Shubman Gill all set to join BCCI CoE ahead of South Africa T20Is: Reports His clean public image made him a favourite for brands across India. Over the years, he endorsed PepsiCo, Boost, Adidas, Maggi, Timex, Intex and more. These deals added nearly ₹40 crore (about $5 million) to his net worth and kept him relevant long after his playing days. Raina’s business chapter shows his approach and mindset. Along with his wife Priyanka, he built Maate Babycare, an Ayurvedic baby-care brand that is growing fast in the premium space. Their Gracia Raina Foundation supports mother and child health, adding to their goodwill beyond cricket. He has also invested in Sahicoin, a blockchain awareness platform, and New Leaf Dynamic Technologies, which makes eco-friendly cooling systems. These investments together are valued at around ₹20 crore (roughly $2.4 million). Luxury Assets Raina owns an ₹18 crore (about $2.1 million) home in Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad, and holds other property interests across India. His car collection, featuring a Porsche Boxster S, Audi Q7, Mercedes GLC, Mustang, Range Rover and Mahindra Thar, is valued at over ₹12 crore (close to $1.5 million). All combined, Suresh Raina’s estimated net worth in 2025 stands near ₹200 crore (around $25 million). From a young talent from Uttar Pradesh to Mr IPL and now a successful businessman, his journey continues to inspire on and off the field.

Raina was one of India’s most reliable white-ball players and the heartbeat of Chennai Super Kings. His IPL earnings touched ₹110 crore (around $13 million), placing him among the league’s highest earners.

Suresh Raina net worth 2025: How Mr IPL built his business empire

Gautam Gambhir says that any decision on his future as India head coach lies with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The coach made the comments after India's shocking 408-run loss in second Test against South Africa on Wednesday (Nov 25). With the win, South Africa also completed the 2-0 series whitewash of India - second such instance for Gambhir's team after losing 0-3 to New Zealand last year, also at home. Gambhir's tactics, record, and selections calls have been under scrutiny for some time but he has refused to quit.<h2>Gambhir puts onus of job's future on BCCI</h2>"It is up to the BCCI to decide my future," Gambhir said while speaking to media after the loss against South Africa in Guwahati. "But I am the same guy who got you results in England and was coach for Champions Trophy," he added.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/stand-in-skipper-rishabh-pant-says-india-s-biggest-test-loss-is-little-disappointing-1764144399578">Stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant says India's biggest Test loss is 'little disappointing'</a>Under Gambhir, India have beaten only Bangladesh and West Indies, both at home, while losing to New Zealand (home), South Africa (home), Australia (away), and drawing against England (away).There are some tough questions to answer for India in red-ball cricket which now goes on a hold for nearly 9-10 months before the next series starts.<h2>Who to blame - pitch or players?</h2>After asking for a spin-friendly pitch in Kolkata and losing by 30 runs, India opted for more traditional pitch at their newest Test venue in Guwahati. The result, however, did not change as India batters again failed to get going, this time without demons on the pitch. India's 201 in the first innings of the second Test was their highest team total in the series - showcasing inability of the batters to play in home conditions. Since New Zealand came to India last year, India now have lost five of seven home Tests with two wins coming against a weakened West Indies before the SA series.

Under Gambhir, India have beaten only Bangladesh and West Indies, both at home, while losing to New Zealand (home), South Africa (home), Australia (away), and drawing against England (away).

Gautam Gambhir says that any decision on his future as India head coach lies with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The coach made the comments after India's shocking 408-run loss in second Test against South Africa on Wednesday (Nov 25). With the win, South Africa also completed the 2-0 series whitewash of India - second such instance for Gambhir's team after losing 0-3 to New Zealand last year, also at home. Gambhir's tactics, record, and selections calls have been under scrutiny for some time but he has refused to quit. Gambhir puts onus of job's future on BCCI "It is up to the BCCI to decide my future," Gambhir said while speaking to media after the loss against South Africa in Guwahati. "But I am the same guy who got you results in England and was coach for Champions Trophy," he added. Also Read - Stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant says India's biggest Test loss is 'little disappointing' Under Gambhir, India have beaten only Bangladesh and West Indies, both at home, while losing to New Zealand (home), South Africa (home), Australia (away), and drawing against England (away). There are some tough questions to answer for India in red-ball cricket which now goes on a hold for nearly 9-10 months before the next series starts. Who to blame - pitch or players? After asking for a spin-friendly pitch in Kolkata and losing by 30 runs, India opted for more traditional pitch at their newest Test venue in Guwahati. The result, however, did not change as India batters again failed to get going, this time without demons on the pitch. India's 201 in the first innings of the second Test was their highest team total in the series - showcasing inability of the batters to play in home conditions. Since New Zealand came to India last year, India now have lost five of seven home Tests with two wins coming against a weakened West Indies before the SA series.

Under Gambhir, India have beaten only Bangladesh and West Indies, both at home, while losing to New Zealand (home), South Africa (home), Australia (away), and drawing against England (away).

India head coach Gambhir says 'BCCI to decide my future' after another home Test series loss

Palaash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana have been a topic of conversation on social media for over a week. What started as a grand wedding celebration has turned into speculations and allegations after their highly anticipated wedding was postponed. Initially, the music composer and the cricketer were going to get married on November 23 in Sangli, but it was postponed due to Mandhana's father, Shrinivas Mandhana's, sudden health scare.&nbsp;Earlier, fans believed that the delay in their wedding was due to medical reasons, but recently the narrative changed after rumours spread that Muchhal allegedly "cheated" on the cricketer.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/smriti-mandhana-s-father-discharged-from-hospital-her-wedding-with-palash-muchhal-still-on-hold-1764127682597">Smriti Mandhana’s father discharged from hospital, wedding still on hold</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Btw She is Palash Muchhal’s ex.👀 <a href="https://t.co/bkjHpqz07I">https://t.co/bkjHpqz07I</a> <a href="https://t.co/DnFusW59qY">pic.twitter.com/DnFusW59qY</a>&mdash; Mention Cricket (@MentionCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/MentionCricket/status/1993150651350888876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/tere-ishk-mein-dhanush-kriti-sanon-film-gets-u-a-certificate-with-zero-cuts-1764086161246">Tere Ishk Mein: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon film gets U/A certificate with ZERO cuts</a><h2>What's the controversy?</h2>The controversy sparked after screenshots of Muchhal's alleged flirtatious chats with a woman named Mary D’Costa went viral. Though not verified, fans started speculating that the wedding was not postponed but cancelled due to alleged infidelity.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Is it true that Palash Muchhal cheated on Smriti Mandhana?👀 Rumour: Palash Muchhal allegedly cheated on Smriti Mandhana with a choreographer just the night before their wedding. Earlier reports of his hospitalization were apparently a cover-up, as he reportedly ran away on the… <a href="https://t.co/34xFtKLbug">pic.twitter.com/34xFtKLbug</a>&mdash; Mention Cricket (@MentionCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/MentionCricket/status/1993003728925081897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Adding to the fire, some old photos of Palaash proposing to his ex-girlfriend, Birva Shah, have been circulating online recently, and netizens can't stop talking about it. In the 2017 images, the composer can be seen on one knee in a tuxedo surrounded by elaborate decoration with rose petals, candles, and balloons. Apparently, he was proposing Shah for marriage, and fans have highlighted the similarities with his recent proposal to Mandhana at the DY Patil Stadium.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-to-reunite-with-sandeep-reddy-vanga-actor-joins-prabhas-in-spirit-for-a-cameo-report-1764085682271">Ranbir Kapoor to join Prabhas in Spirit for a cameo?</a>&nbsp;Talking about the photos, one user wrote, "This girl was living the dream - world champion fiance, fairytale proposal - and now this heartbreak?" Another said, “A relationship fails when one person treats marriage like an option. Palash needs to grow up!”<h2>Did Mandhana delete her engagement photos?</h2>The rumours intensified after fans noticed that the cricketer quietly removed her engagement video and other wedding-related posts from Instagram. Reportedly, her teammates have also removed the wedding-related images and reels from their social media.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kerala-actress-assault-case-how-is-actor-dileep-connected-to-the-crime-verdict-date-inside-1764080083667">Kerala actress assault case: How is actor Dileep connected to the crime?</a>&nbsp;Amid the controversy, Palaash Muchhal’s mother, Amita Muchhal, told Hindustan Times, "Palaash is very emotionally attached to Smriti’s father. Their relationship is even closer than Smriti–Palaash’s chemistry," adding that he was also hospitalized for stress and exhaustion.&nbsp;For now, neither Smriti Mandhana nor Palaash Muchhal has issued a statement addressing rumours of infidelity, but the fans are demanding clarification.&nbsp;

There has been another addition to the controversy regarding Palsh Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana. After the viral screenshots of the chats, old photos of the composer proposing to his ex are going viral.

Palaash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana have been a topic of conversation on social media for over a week. What started as a grand wedding celebration has turned into speculations and allegations after their highly anticipated wedding was postponed. Initially, the music composer and the cricketer were going to get married on November 23 in Sangli, but it was postponed due to Mandhana's father, Shrinivas Mandhana's, sudden health scare. Earlier, fans believed that the delay in their wedding was due to medical reasons, but recently the narrative changed after rumours spread that Muchhal allegedly "cheated" on the cricketer. Also Read: Smriti Mandhana’s father discharged from hospital, wedding still on hold

There has been another addition to the controversy regarding Palaash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana. After the viral screenshots of the chats, old photos of the composer proposing to his ex are going viral.

Palaash Muchhal's old proposal to ex-girlfriend goes viral after wedding with Smriti Mandhana gets postponed

India succumbed to their biggest Test defeat by runs in second Test against South Africa and stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant called it 'little disappointing.' Chasing 549, India were bowled out for 140 in the second innings of Guwahati Test and lost the match by 408 runs. South Africa, defending World Test Championship (WTC) winners, completed 2-0 series sweep in India with the win in second Test. Pant acknowledged that the batters failed to capitalize as crucial moments in the game and they'd have to put extra efforts going forward.<h2>Pant says India's loss 'little disappointing'</h2>"It's little disappointing," Pant said after India's first 400-plus-run loss in Test cricket. "As a team we need to get better. Credit to the opposition for playing better than us. They dominated the series but at the time you can't take cricket for granted. We're playing at home and sometimes we were up in the game but we didn't capitalise on them and we have to learn and get better. Whether you're playing at home or away cricket demands that determination and the extra effort. As a batting unit you need to capitalise on certain moments. As a team we didn't do that."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-sharma-named-tournament-ambassador-for-t20-world-cup-2026-1764130374232">Rohit Sharma named tournament ambassador for T20 World Cup 2026</a><h2>Indian batters exposed at home</h2>In four innings of the two Tests, India's highest team total was 201 which came in the first innings of the Guwahati Test. In rest of the three innings, the home team was able to cross 150-run mark only once. Their limited ability to play spin was painfully visible in the series. Since New Zealand came to India last year, India now have lost five of seven home Tests with two wins coming against a weakened West Indies before the SA series.

In four innings of the two Tests, India's highest team total was 201 which came in the first innings of the Guwahati Test. In rest of the three innings, the home team was able to cross 150-run mark only once. Their limited ability to play spin was painfully visible in the series.

India succumbed to their biggest Test defeat by runs in second Test against South Africa and stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant called it 'little disappointing.' Chasing 549, India were bowled out for 140 in the second innings of Guwahati Test and lost the match by 408 runs. South Africa, defending World Test Championship (WTC) winners, completed 2-0 series sweep in India with the win in second Test. Pant acknowledged that the batters failed to capitalize as crucial moments in the game and they'd have to put extra efforts going forward. Pant says India's loss 'little disappointing' "It's little disappointing," Pant said after India's first 400-plus-run loss in Test cricket. "As a team we need to get better. Credit to the opposition for playing better than us. They dominated the series but at the time you can't take cricket for granted. We're playing at home and sometimes we were up in the game but we didn't capitalise on them and we have to learn and get better. Whether you're playing at home or away cricket demands that determination and the extra effort. As a batting unit you need to capitalise on certain moments. As a team we didn't do that." Also Read - Rohit Sharma named tournament ambassador for T20 World Cup 2026 Indian batters exposed at home In four innings of the two Tests, India's highest team total was 201 which came in the first innings of the Guwahati Test. In rest of the three innings, the home team was able to cross 150-run mark only once. Their limited ability to play spin was painfully visible in the series. Since New Zealand came to India last year, India now have lost five of seven home Tests with two wins coming against a weakened West Indies before the SA series.

In four innings of the two Tests, India's highest team total was 201 which came in the first innings of the Guwahati Test. In rest of the three innings, the home team was able to cross 150-run mark only once. Their limited ability to play spin was painfully visible in the series.

Stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant says India's biggest Test loss is 'little disappointing'

South Africa completed an emphatic 2-0 series victory after beating India by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday (Nov 26). Needing eight wickets on the final day, SA spinner Simon Harmer starred as his six-for ensured India don't reach even 150 in chase of 549. The match did go to length but was over shortly after the second session started as India were bowled out for 140 in their biggest Test loss by runs. Since New Zealand came to India last year, India now have lost five of seven home Tests with two wins coming against a weakened West Indies before the SA series.<h2>India batters forget how to bat</h2>Coming to day 5 with eights wickets left, India hoped to put up a fight to at least salvage a draw. The overnight pair of Sai Sudharsan and Kuldeep Yadav did well for an hour of so before the things started to crumble. Harmer was on point with the ball as he removed both Kuldeep and Dhruv Jurel in the same over to put serious dent in India's plans. Next to go was skipper Rishabh Pant as the hosts headed to break at 90/5.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-sharma-named-tournament-ambassador-for-t20-world-cup-2026-1764130374232">Rohit Sharma named tournament ambassador for T20 World Cup 2026</a>Come second session, Sudharsan's 139-ball stay at the crease first to be done, thanks to Senuran Muthusamy. From there on, it was just a formality of how soon the misery's will end. South Africa did not take much time after India's sixth wicket also fell for less than 100 and bowled them out for a paltry 140.SA pacer Marco Jansen was awarded Player of the Match for his 93 in the first innings and seven wickets in the match including a six-for in the first innings of India. Simon Harmer, with 17 wickets in the series, was named Player of the Series.

Since New Zealand came to India last year, India now have lost five of seven home Tests with two wins coming against a weakened West Indies before the SA series.

South Africa completed an emphatic 2-0 series victory after beating India by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday (Nov 26). Needing eight wickets on the final day, SA spinner Simon Harmer starred as his six-for ensured India don't reach even 150 in chase of 549. The match did go to length but was over shortly after the second session started as India were bowled out for 140 in their biggest Test loss by runs. Since New Zealand came to India last year, India now have lost five of seven home Tests with two wins coming against a weakened West Indies before the SA series. India batters forget how to bat Coming to day 5 with eights wickets left, India hoped to put up a fight to at least salvage a draw. The overnight pair of Sai Sudharsan and Kuldeep Yadav did well for an hour of so before the things started to crumble. Harmer was on point with the ball as he removed both Kuldeep and Dhruv Jurel in the same over to put serious dent in India's plans. Next to go was skipper Rishabh Pant as the hosts headed to break at 90/5. Also Read - Rohit Sharma named tournament ambassador for T20 World Cup 2026 Come second session, Sudharsan's 139-ball stay at the crease first to be done, thanks to Senuran Muthusamy. From there on, it was just a formality of how soon the misery's will end. South Africa did not take much time after India's sixth wicket also fell for less than 100 and bowled them out for a paltry 140. SA pacer Marco Jansen was awarded Player of the Match for his 93 in the first innings and seven wickets in the match including a six-for in the first innings of India. Simon Harmer, with 17 wickets in the series, was named Player of the Series.

Since New Zealand came to India last year, India now have lost five of seven home Tests with two wins coming against a weakened West Indies before the SA series.

South Africa complete series clean sweep as India succumb to their biggest Test loss by runs in Guwahati

Former India T20I captain Rohit Sharma, under who India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, has been named the ambassador of upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup. The announcement came as the ICC released full schedule of the biennial tournament on Tuesday (Nov 25). India, which is co-hosting the tournament along with Sri Lanka, will enter as the defending champions under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav. Rohit wished the players for the tournament and hoped that they will 'take away a lot of memories.'<h2>Rohit named brand ambassador of 2026 T20 World Cup</h2>Rohit is one of the few players to win the tournament twice. His first win came during the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup which also marked his debut in the international cricket. His career came full circle in 2024 as he finished the T20 chapter with a world cup win as well.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-england-s-daddy-to-travball-australian-media-turn-up-the-heat-on-stokes-men-1764075932313">From England's Daddy to Travball: Australian media's brutal take on England’s loss</a>Speaking o being named the ambassador, Rohit said: "I wish all the players the very best and hope they have a memorable time and enjoy India’s hospitality while taking back a lot of memories."The 20-team tournament will be played from February 7 to March 8 next year.<h2>India vs Pakistan on Feb 15</h2>India have been placed in Group A along with archrivals Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands, and the USA. The Suryakumar-led team starts their campaign on Feb 7 against the USA on opening day and face Namibia on Feb 12. The high-octane India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled for Feb 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka before they finish the group stage matches with the contest against Netherlands on Feb 18.Once the group stage is over, two teams from each of four groups will advance to Super Eight and play one match each against the teams in their respective groups. After Super Eight, top two teams from each group will advance to semi-finals.

Rohit is one of the few players to win the tournament twice. His first win came during the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup which also marked his debut in the international cricket. His career came full circle in 2024 as he finished the T20 chapter with a world cup win as well.

Former India T20I captain Rohit Sharma, under who India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, has been named the ambassador of upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup. The announcement came as the ICC released full schedule of the biennial tournament on Tuesday (Nov 25). India, which is co-hosting the tournament along with Sri Lanka, will enter as the defending champions under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav. Rohit wished the players for the tournament and hoped that they will 'take away a lot of memories.' Rohit named brand ambassador of 2026 T20 World Cup Rohit is one of the few players to win the tournament twice. His first win came during the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup which also marked his debut in the international cricket. His career came full circle in 2024 as he finished the T20 chapter with a world cup win as well. Also Read: From England's Daddy to Travball: Australian media's brutal take on England’s loss Speaking o being named the ambassador, Rohit said: "I wish all the players the very best and hope they have a memorable time and enjoy India’s hospitality while taking back a lot of memories." The 20-team tournament will be played from February 7 to March 8 next year. India vs Pakistan on Feb 15 India have been placed in Group A along with archrivals Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands, and the USA. The Suryakumar-led team starts their campaign on Feb 7 against the USA on opening day and face Namibia on Feb 12. The high-octane India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled for Feb 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka before they finish the group stage matches with the contest against Netherlands on Feb 18. Once the group stage is over, two teams from each of four groups will advance to Super Eight and play one match each against the teams in their respective groups. After Super Eight, top two teams from each group will advance to semi-finals.

Rohit is one of the few players to win the tournament twice. His first win came during the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup which also marked his debut in the international cricket. His career came full circle in 2024 as he finished the T20 chapter with a world cup win as well.

Rohit Sharma named tournament ambassador for T20 World Cup 2026

Chelsea romped to a dominant 3-0 win at home to 10-man Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Pep Guardiola's much-changed Manchester City went down to their first defeat of the campaign against Bayer Leverkusen. In a battle between the second-placed sides in the Premier League and La Liga, Chelsea emerged emphatic winners thanks to goals from 18-year-old Estevao and Liam Delap after a Jules Kounde own-goal had given the 2021 Champions League winners a first-half lead.The visitors played just over half the encounter a player down following captain Ronald Araujo's dismissal for two bookable offences on the stroke of half-time.After stalling last time out -- Chelsea being held 2-2 by Qarabag and Barca drawing three-apiece with Club Brugge -- both sides came into the match at Stamford Bridge looking to get their campaigns back on track.Victory propelled Chelsea to fifth in the league phase standings on 10 points."It's a big win, especially because the other team was Barcelona," Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said.After two Enzo Fernandez strikes were disallowed for offside, the hosts finally took the lead on 27 minutes.A short-corner routine ended with Marc Cucurella firing the ball across the box. Pedro Neto's attempted flick towards goal had the Barcelona defenders tying themselves in knots before France international Kounde inadvertently knocked it into his own net.The game took a decisive turn in the 44th minute when Araujo received a second yellow card for a poor challenge on Cucurella.Much of the pre-match build-up centred on talk around the young starlets on both sides, but it was Chelsea's Estevao who stole the show over Barcelona's Spain winger Lamine Yamal.A moment of magic by the Brazilian teen put the game beyond the Spanish champions as he received the ball on the right before beating two defenders and lashing it into the roof of Joan Garcia's net five minutes before the hour."I don't really have any words to sum up how I'm feeling right now," Estevao told Amazon Prime. "It really was the perfect night."Substitute Delap then put the game to bed in the 73rd minute.A second defeat has the Catalans down in 15th spot, but Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted he was "really positive" about their chances of automatic qualification to the last 16."We've got players coming back now and there are three games to play and nine points to win," the German said.<h2>‘Full responsibility’</h2>Guardiola surprisingly rested the majority of his stars at the Etihad, with Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Gianluigi Donnarumma all left out of the starting line-up as Man City went down 2-0 to Leverkusen.A first loss of the campaign for Man City, coming hot on the heels of Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Newcastle in the Premier League, leaves the 2023 winners on 10 points."I take full responsibility, still I think the players that started were exceptional players but we missed something needed at the highest level," Guardiola said."I think playing every two or three days we need to make changes but seeing the result, maybe it's too much."While defeat shall likely not prove fatal to their hopes of reaching the knockout stages, it was a chastening 100th European match in charge of City for Guardiola.Slack defending allowed Alex Grimaldo the chance to put the away side in front in the 23rd minute, before Patrik Schick glanced in a second half-an-hour later.In the south of France, Marseille roared back from an early Ashley Barnes goal to beat Newcastle 2-1 thanks to a second-half Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang double.Marseille's Mason Greenwood -- who left Manchester United following allegations of attempted rape and sexual assault, the charges for which were dropped by prosecutors in February 2023 -- was kept quiet by Newcastle in what was his first time facing English opposition since the allegations.An injury-time goal by Jonathan David snatched a 3-2 win for Italian giants Juventus in the Arctic Circle against Norway's Bodo/Glimt.Sondre Brunstad Fet's 87th-minute penalty had looked like it had secured a third draw for winless Champions League debutants Bodo until the Canadian bundled home in the 91st minute.Serhou Guirassy netted a brace as Borussia Dortmund moved up to fourth with a 4-0 victory over 10-man Villarreal, despite the Germans missing two penalties at the Westfalenstadion.Serie A champions Napoli beat Qarabag 2-0 at home, while Benfica won by the same scoreline at Ajax.Union Saint-Gilloise of Belgium won 1-0 away to Galatasaray and Athletic Bilbao played out a goalless stalemate at Slavia Prague.

In a battle between the second-placed sides in the Premier League and La Liga, Chelsea emerged emphatic winners thanks to goals from 18-year-old Estevao and Liam Delap after a Jules Kounde own-goal had given the 2021 Champions League winners a first-half lead.

Chelsea romped to a dominant 3-0 win at home to 10-man Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Pep Guardiola's much-changed Manchester City went down to their first defeat of the campaign against Bayer Leverkusen. In a battle between the second-placed sides in the Premier League and La Liga, Chelsea emerged emphatic winners thanks to goals from 18-year-old Estevao and Liam Delap after a Jules Kounde own-goal had given the 2021 Champions League winners a first-half lead. The visitors played just over half the encounter a player down following captain Ronald Araujo's dismissal for two bookable offences on the stroke of half-time. After stalling last time out -- Chelsea being held 2-2 by Qarabag and Barca drawing three-apiece with Club Brugge -- both sides came into the match at Stamford Bridge looking to get their campaigns back on track. Victory propelled Chelsea to fifth in the league phase standings on 10 points. "It's a big win, especially because the other team was Barcelona," Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said. After two Enzo Fernandez strikes were disallowed for offside, the hosts finally took the lead on 27 minutes. A short-corner routine ended with Marc Cucurella firing the ball across the box. Pedro Neto's attempted flick towards goal had the Barcelona defenders tying themselves in knots before France international Kounde inadvertently knocked it into his own net. The game took a decisive turn in the 44th minute when Araujo received a second yellow card for a poor challenge on Cucurella. Much of the pre-match build-up centred on talk around the young starlets on both sides, but it was Chelsea's Estevao who stole the show over Barcelona's Spain winger Lamine Yamal. A moment of magic by the Brazilian teen put the game beyond the Spanish champions as he received the ball on the right before beating two defenders and lashing it into the roof of Joan Garcia's net five minutes before the hour. "I don't really have any words to sum up how I'm feeling right now," Estevao told Amazon Prime. "It really was the perfect night." Substitute Delap then put the game to bed in the 73rd minute. A second defeat has the Catalans down in 15th spot, but Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted he was "really positive" about their chances of automatic qualification to the last 16. "We've got players coming back now and there are three games to play and nine points to win," the German said. ‘Full responsibility’ Guardiola surprisingly rested the majority of his stars at the Etihad, with Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Gianluigi Donnarumma all left out of the starting line-up as Man City went down 2-0 to Leverkusen. A first loss of the campaign for Man City, coming hot on the heels of Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Newcastle in the Premier League, leaves the 2023 winners on 10 points. "I take full responsibility, still I think the players that started were exceptional players but we missed something needed at the highest level," Guardiola said. "I think playing every two or three days we need to make changes but seeing the result, maybe it's too much." While defeat shall likely not prove fatal to their hopes of reaching the knockout stages, it was a chastening 100th European match in charge of City for Guardiola. Slack defending allowed Alex Grimaldo the chance to put the away side in front in the 23rd minute, before Patrik Schick glanced in a second half-an-hour later. In the south of France, Marseille roared back from an early Ashley Barnes goal to beat Newcastle 2-1 thanks to a second-half Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang double. Marseille's Mason Greenwood -- who left Manchester United following allegations of attempted rape and sexual assault, the charges for which were dropped by prosecutors in February 2023 -- was kept quiet by Newcastle in what was his first time facing English opposition since the allegations. An injury-time goal by Jonathan David snatched a 3-2 win for Italian giants Juventus in the Arctic Circle against Norway's Bodo/Glimt. Sondre Brunstad Fet's 87th-minute penalty had looked like it had secured a third draw for winless Champions League debutants Bodo until the Canadian bundled home in the 91st minute. Serhou Guirassy netted a brace as Borussia Dortmund moved up to fourth with a 4-0 victory over 10-man Villarreal, despite the Germans missing two penalties at the Westfalenstadion. Serie A champions Napoli beat Qarabag 2-0 at home, while Benfica won by the same scoreline at Ajax. Union Saint-Gilloise of Belgium won 1-0 away to Galatasaray and Athletic Bilbao played out a goalless stalemate at Slavia Prague.

In a battle between the second-placed sides in the Premier League and La Liga, Chelsea emerged emphatic winners thanks to goals from 18-year-old Estevao and Liam Delap after a Jules Kounde own-goal had given the 2021 Champions League winners a first-half lead.

Champions League: Chelsea romp to win against Barcelona, Manchester City lose to Bayern Leverkusen

Indian women’s cricket team’s vice captain Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palaash Muchhal’s wedding was postponed hours before the ceremony on Sunday. While the family had announced that the wedding had been delayed indefinitely after Smriti’s father was rushed to the hospital due to a medical emergency, theories of Palaash cheating on Smriti swirled on the internet. Now there is a new update in the story. Smriti’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, has reportedly been discharged from the hospital. However, despite his improving health, the wedding plans remain on hold for now.<h2>Smriti Mandhana’s father discharged</h2>According to a report by India TV, Smriti's father, Shrinivas, was discharged from Sarvhit Hospital in Sangli, Maharashtra, on November 25 morning. He was hospitalised after he complained of heart attack-like symptoms on Sunday (November 23). Palaash and Smriti were supposed to tie the knot on November 23. He was admitted to a hospital in Sangli, Smriti's hometown and also the venue for her wedding.&nbsp;“According to the hospital management, Shrinivas's condition is completely stable now and he is out of danger as well. The doctors also performed angiography, in which they didn't see any blockages, and that relieved the Mandhana family too,” read the report.&nbsp;While the cricketer’s father has been discharged, there has been no update from either of the families about the wedding, which still remains postponed indefinitely.&nbsp;&nbsp;A day after her father was admitted to the hospital, Smriti’s fiancé, Palaash Muchhal too was rushed to the hospital in Sangli and later moved to a medical facility in Mumbai. Palaash’s mother and sister, popular playback singer Palak Muchhal, were seen visiting the facility. It is not clear whether Palaash is still in the hospital or has been discharged.&nbsp;<h2>Palaash Muchhal’s old flirty texts spark speculation of cheating&nbsp;</h2>Meanwhile, users of Reddit and X have claimed that the wedding was postponed after Palaash Muchhal was reportedly caught cheating the night before his wedding to Smriti.&nbsp;Amid all the wild theories, and speculations, screenshots of an old chat of Palash with another woman went viral on social media. The chats reportedly indicate Palaash asking the girl to meet while talking about his long-distance relationship with Smriti.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-palaash-muchhal-cheat-on-smriti-mandhana-his-flirty-chats-goes-viral-after-wedding-postponed-1764068851631">Did Palaash Muchhal cheat on Smriti Mandhana? His 'flirty chats' go viral</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Smriti has deleted all wedding-related posts from her Instagram, raising eyebrows. The cricketer has reportedly unfollowed Palaash on Instagram as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;Smriti and Palaash started dating in 2019. They kept things quiet for a long time and only went public in July 2024, when they posted an anniversary picture marking five years together.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/smriti-mandhana-wedding-groom-to-be-palash-muchhal-rushed-to-hospital-amid-cricketer-s-father-s-medical-emergency-1763962265133">Smriti Mandhana wedding: Groom-to-be Palash Muchhal rushed to hospital</a>

Smriti Mandhana's wedding with composer Palash Muchhal remains on hold even after her father was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday. Smriti and Palash's wedding was postponed amid a medical emergency on Sunday. 

Indian women’s cricket team’s vice captain Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palaash Muchhal’s wedding was postponed hours before the ceremony on Sunday. While the family had announced that the wedding had been delayed indefinitely after Smriti’s father was rushed to the hospital due to a medical emergency, theories of Palaash cheating on Smriti swirled on the internet. Now there is a new update in the story. Smriti’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, has reportedly been discharged from the hospital. However, despite his improving health, the wedding plans remain on hold for now. Smriti Mandhana’s father discharged According to a report by India TV, Smriti's father, Shrinivas, was discharged from Sarvhit Hospital in Sangli, Maharashtra, on November 25 morning. He was hospitalised after he complained of heart attack-like symptoms on Sunday (November 23). Palaash and Smriti were supposed to tie the knot on November 23. He was admitted to a hospital in Sangli, Smriti's hometown and also the venue for her wedding. “According to the hospital management, Shrinivas's condition is completely stable now and he is out of danger as well. The doctors also performed angiography, in which they didn't see any blockages, and that relieved the Mandhana family too,” read the report. While the cricketer’s father has been discharged, there has been no update from either of the families about the wedding, which still remains postponed indefinitely. A day after her father was admitted to the hospital, Smriti’s fiancé, Palaash Muchhal too was rushed to the hospital in Sangli and later moved to a medical facility in Mumbai. Palaash’s mother and sister, popular playback singer Palak Muchhal, were seen visiting the facility. It is not clear whether Palaash is still in the hospital or has been discharged. Palaash Muchhal’s old flirty texts spark speculation of cheating Meanwhile, users of Reddit and X have claimed that the wedding was postponed after Palaash Muchhal was reportedly caught cheating the night before his wedding to Smriti. Amid all the wild theories, and speculations, screenshots of an old chat of Palash with another woman went viral on social media. The chats reportedly indicate Palaash asking the girl to meet while talking about his long-distance relationship with Smriti. Also read: Did Palaash Muchhal cheat on Smriti Mandhana? His 'flirty chats' go viral Meanwhile, Smriti has deleted all wedding-related posts from her Instagram, raising eyebrows. The cricketer has reportedly unfollowed Palaash on Instagram as well. Smriti and Palaash started dating in 2019. They kept things quiet for a long time and only went public in July 2024, when they posted an anniversary picture marking five years together. Also read: Smriti Mandhana wedding: Groom-to-be Palash Muchhal rushed to hospital

Smriti Mandhana's wedding with composer Palaash Muchhal remains on hold even after her father was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday. Smriti and Palaash's wedding was postponed amid a medical emergency on Sunday.&nbsp;

Smriti Mandhana’s father discharged from hospital, her wedding with Palaash Muchhal still on hold

The FIDE World Cup Goa 2025 final between Grandmasters Wei Yi and Javokhir Sindarov will be decided in a tiebreak after both players played for a draw in the second game. Having drawn the opening match, the Chinese GM Wei Yi mirrored Sindarov's semi-final strategy against Nodirbek Yakubboev, resulting in another quick draw after 30 moves.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the third-place playoff between Andrey Esipenko and Nodirbek Yakubboev was a much more dynamic affair. Esipenko had taken the first game, and Yakubboev aimed to level the score by taking risks in the second. However, his aggressive play backfired by the 11th move, allowing the Russian GM to seize control of the game. Esipenko capitalised on the mistakes and forced Yakubboev to resign after 26 moves.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-check-team-india-s-full-match-schedule-dates-stadium-venues-and-key-fixtures-1764082465626">ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Check team India’s full match schedule. Dates, stadium and key fixtures</a>&nbsp;“I’m thrilled to have secured a place in the Candidates,” Esipenko was quoted as saying after his victory. “It was a challenging match, especially at this stage. I couldn't calculate much and just focused on positioning my pieces. Winning the first game was crucial, as Yakubboev had to win the second to keep his chances alive.” Esipenko’s win ensures at least one Russian will be in the Candidates Tournament, while the World Cup final remains undecided with the tiebreaks on the horizon.&nbsp;On Monday (November 24), China’s GM Wei Yi delivered another steady performance with the black pieces, holding GM Javokhir Sindarov to a draw in the opening game of the FIDE World Cup 2025 final. In the battle for third place, GM Andrey Esipenko prevailed over GM Nodirbek Yakubboev.&nbsp;Wei once again chose the Petrov Defence, encouraging Sindarov to push for imbalance in search of a win. The strategy nearly paid off for the Chinese grandmaster, who entered a bishop-and-pawn endgame with a slight edge. However, Sindarov navigated the complications accurately, and the players eventually agreed to a draw after 50 moves. In the third-place encounter, Yakubboev employed the Sicilian Defence but soon found himself in trouble during the middlegame, needing precise play to stay afloat.

FIDE World Cup 2025: Wei Yi and Sindarov set for tiebreak, Esipenko secures Candidates spot

The FIDE World Cup Goa 2025 final between Grandmasters Wei Yi and Javokhir Sindarov will be decided in a tiebreak after both players played for a draw in the second game. Having drawn the opening match, the Chinese GM Wei Yi mirrored Sindarov's semi-final strategy against Nodirbek Yakubboev, resulting in another quick draw after 30 moves. Meanwhile, the third-place playoff between Andrey Esipenko and Nodirbek Yakubboev was a much more dynamic affair. Esipenko had taken the first game, and Yakubboev aimed to level the score by taking risks in the second. However, his aggressive play backfired by the 11th move, allowing the Russian GM to seize control of the game. Esipenko capitalised on the mistakes and forced Yakubboev to resign after 26 moves. Also Read: ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Check team India’s full match schedule. Dates, stadium and key fixtures “I’m thrilled to have secured a place in the Candidates,” Esipenko was quoted as saying after his victory. “It was a challenging match, especially at this stage. I couldn't calculate much and just focused on positioning my pieces. Winning the first game was crucial, as Yakubboev had to win the second to keep his chances alive.” Esipenko’s win ensures at least one Russian will be in the Candidates Tournament, while the World Cup final remains undecided with the tiebreaks on the horizon. On Monday (November 24), China’s GM Wei Yi delivered another steady performance with the black pieces, holding GM Javokhir Sindarov to a draw in the opening game of the FIDE World Cup 2025 final. In the battle for third place, GM Andrey Esipenko prevailed over GM Nodirbek Yakubboev. Wei once again chose the Petrov Defence, encouraging Sindarov to push for imbalance in search of a win. The strategy nearly paid off for the Chinese grandmaster, who entered a bishop-and-pawn endgame with a slight edge. However, Sindarov navigated the complications accurately, and the players eventually agreed to a draw after 50 moves. In the third-place encounter, Yakubboev employed the Sicilian Defence but soon found himself in trouble during the middlegame, needing precise play to stay afloat.

GM Wei Yi and GM Javokhir Sindarov draw again in World Cup final, heading to tiebreak. GM Esipenko defeats Yakubboev, secures spot in Candidates 2025

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday (November 25) announced the schedule for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Defending champions India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group (Group A). The two arch-rivals will lock horns in Colombo on February 15. The tournament is set to begin from February 7 and the final will be held at Narendra Modi Stadium on March 8, while the semi-finals will be held in Mumbai and Kolkata. In case, Pakistan reaches the final, the match will be played in Colombo. A total of 20 teams will be taking part in the tournament. Rohit Sharma has been named as the Tournament Ambassador.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-india-to-play-pakistan-on-this-date-in-colombo-final-to-be-held-in-ahmedabad-1764077287359">ICC T20 World Cup 2026: India to play Pakistan on THIS date in Colombo; final to be held in Ahmedabad</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ready to defend the title on home soil 🇮🇳 🏆 Here are <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a>&#39;s group stage fixtures for the ICC Men&#39;s T20 World Cup 2026! 🗓️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/MdL6Qa9mlg">pic.twitter.com/MdL6Qa9mlg</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1993321859811885185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Check team India’s full match schedule. Dates, stadium and key fixtures</h2>Defending champions India will open their campaign against USA on the opening day of the tournament in Mumbai. The Men in Blue will then face Namibia on February 12 in New Delhi at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Their third encounter in the group stage will be against their arch-rivals, Pakistan on February 15, which will be played in Colombo at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. In their last group stage match, they will lock horns against Netherlands on February 18 in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium.&nbsp;February 7: India vs USA in Mumbai at 7:00pmFebruary 12: India vs Namibia in Delhi at 7:00pmFebruary 15: India vs Pakistan in Colombo at 7:00pmFebruary 18: India vs Netherlands in Ahmedabad at 7:00pm<h2>Here's how the groups look like for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026</h2>Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, NamibiaGroup B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, OmanGroup C:England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, ItalyGroup D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Check team India’s full match schedule. Dates, stadium, venues and key fixtures

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday (November 25) announced the schedule for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Defending champions India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group (Group A). The two arch-rivals will lock horns in Colombo on February 15. The tournament is set to begin from February 7 and the final will be held at Narendra Modi Stadium on March 8, while the semi-finals will be held in Mumbai and Kolkata. In case, Pakistan reaches the final, the match will be played in Colombo. A total of 20 teams will be taking part in the tournament. Rohit Sharma has been named as the Tournament Ambassador. Also Read: ICC T20 World Cup 2026: India to play Pakistan on THIS date in Colombo; final to be held in Ahmedabad

The 2026 T20 World Cup will kick off from February 7. Defending champions India will start their campaign against USA on the opening day in Mumbai

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Check team India’s full match schedule. Dates, stadium and key fixtures

England’s cricketers have slowly started regrouping after their overwhelming defeat in Perth, where they were left stunned by Travis Head and Australia. Several players, including Joe Root, Zak Crawley, and Ollie Pope, were spotted unwinding on the golf course on Monday, trying to escape the barrage of harsh media criticism that followed their two-day loss. While England's players attempt to recover, Australian media have been relentless in their critiques, especially targeting the team’s collapse. Head, meanwhile, has been showered with praise, with some outlets even dubbing him ‘England’s Daddy’ for his match-winning performance.&nbsp;A few Australian journalists have gone as far as declaring the death of ‘Bazball,’ Brendan McCullum’s aggressive cricket style, suggesting the defeat may have marked the end of this approach. Will Swanton of The Australian humorously referenced an old obituary from 1882, written when England’s cricket team was defeated by Australia, comparing the two losses. His tongue-in-cheek “obituary” read: “In affectionate remembrance of Bazball, which died at the Perth Stadium on 22nd November, 2025. Deeply mourned by a large circle of sorrowing friends, especially those who had tickets for day three. RIP. N.B. – The ashes will be sent to Heathrow.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sa-2nd-test-if-we-get-the-ball-in-the-right-areas-there-s-says-stubbs-as-proteas-eye-clean-sweep-1764069961537">IND vs SA, 2nd Test: 'If we get the ball in the right areas, there's...', says Stubbs as Proteas eye clean sweep</a>&nbsp;Swanton questioned what lies ahead for England’s strategy, particularly after Head’s fiery century, which saw him score the second-fastest Test century by an Australian in an Ashes series. His knock of 16 fours and four sixes left England with little hope of stopping Australia’s victory march. The Australian media were quick to pile on, with The West Australian dubbing Head’s performance “Travball” and calling out England's poor batting display with harsh headlines like "Pommelled." One report even mocked England’s collapse, comparing their batters to “deckchairs” that folded under pressure. Across the Tasman, other writers like Daniel Brettig of The Sydney Morning Herald compared England’s cricket to the TV series Slow Horses, calling their performances entertaining but not quite enough to win an Ashes series in Australia. Brettig emphasized that England’s batting needed more consistency if they were to stand a chance.&nbsp;Despite the criticism, some in Australia are calling for Head to take up the opening spot ahead of Usman Khawaja, who has struggled with the bat recently. Meanwhile, England faces further questions about their preparation for the next Test, with their decision not to field players in a pink-ball match against the Prime Minister’s XI causing some controversy. Many feel this is an opportunity missed to acclimatize to the day-night conditions at The Gabba, where England has struggled historically.&nbsp;Ben Stokes, England's captain, remains hopeful, despite the heavy loss. He expressed disappointment but is determined to move past the result and focus on bouncing back in the second Test. “We have been in difficult positions before and we know how to respond,” he said, hoping the team will approach the Brisbane Test with confidence.

After England's crushing loss in Perth, Australia’s press is relentless in criticising ‘Bazball.’ Meanwhile, Travis Head's explosive century leaves England stunned

England’s cricketers have slowly started regrouping after their overwhelming defeat in Perth, where they were left stunned by Travis Head and Australia. Several players, including Joe Root, Zak Crawley, and Ollie Pope, were spotted unwinding on the golf course on Monday, trying to escape the barrage of harsh media criticism that followed their two-day loss. While England's players attempt to recover, Australian media have been relentless in their critiques, especially targeting the team’s collapse. Head, meanwhile, has been showered with praise, with some outlets even dubbing him ‘England’s Daddy’ for his match-winning performance. A few Australian journalists have gone as far as declaring the death of ‘Bazball,’ Brendan McCullum’s aggressive cricket style, suggesting the defeat may have marked the end of this approach. Will Swanton of The Australian humorously referenced an old obituary from 1882, written when England’s cricket team was defeated by Australia, comparing the two losses. His tongue-in-cheek “obituary” read: “In affectionate remembrance of Bazball, which died at the Perth Stadium on 22nd November, 2025. Deeply mourned by a large circle of sorrowing friends, especially those who had tickets for day three. RIP. N.B. – The ashes will be sent to Heathrow.” Also Read: IND vs SA, 2nd Test: 'If we get the ball in the right areas, there's...', says Stubbs as Proteas eye clean sweep Swanton questioned what lies ahead for England’s strategy, particularly after Head’s fiery century, which saw him score the second-fastest Test century by an Australian in an Ashes series. His knock of 16 fours and four sixes left England with little hope of stopping Australia’s victory march. The Australian media were quick to pile on, with The West Australian dubbing Head’s performance “Travball” and calling out England's poor batting display with harsh headlines like "Pommelled." One report even mocked England’s collapse, comparing their batters to “deckchairs” that folded under pressure. Across the Tasman, other writers like Daniel Brettig of The Sydney Morning Herald compared England’s cricket to the TV series Slow Horses, calling their performances entertaining but not quite enough to win an Ashes series in Australia. Brettig emphasized that England’s batting needed more consistency if they were to stand a chance. Despite the criticism, some in Australia are calling for Head to take up the opening spot ahead of Usman Khawaja, who has struggled with the bat recently. Meanwhile, England faces further questions about their preparation for the next Test, with their decision not to field players in a pink-ball match against the Prime Minister’s XI causing some controversy. Many feel this is an opportunity missed to acclimatize to the day-night conditions at The Gabba, where England has struggled historically. Ben Stokes, England's captain, remains hopeful, despite the heavy loss. He expressed disappointment but is determined to move past the result and focus on bouncing back in the second Test. “We have been in difficult positions before and we know how to respond,” he said, hoping the team will approach the Brisbane Test with confidence.

After England's crushing loss in Perth, Australia’s press is relentless in criticising ‘Bazball.’ Meanwhile, Travis Head's explosive century leaves England stunned

From England's Daddy to Travball: Here's how Australian media turned up the heat on Stokes’ men

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday (November 25) announced the schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026. Defending champions India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group. The two countries will lock horns in Colombo on February 15. The tournament is set to begin from February 7 and the final will be held at Narendra Modi Stadium on March 8, while the semi-finals will be held in Mumbai and Kolkata. In case, Pakistan reaches the final, the match will be played in Colombo.&nbsp;<h2>Rohit Sharma announced as Tournament Ambassador for ICC Men’s T20&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;2026</h2>Speaking at the event, Jay Shah, chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) said, “It’s my honour to announce that @ImRo45 is the tournament ambassador for the upcoming @T20WorldCup in India &amp; Sri Lanka. There can be no better representative for the event than the winning captain of the 2024 T20 World Cup, and a player who has been in all nine editions so far.”&nbsp;On being announced as the Tournament Ambassador, Rohit Sharma said, "It's a huge honour to be an ambassador for the event. I was told that no one's being an ambassador while playing. Hopefully we create the magic like last year, with a different set of boys. It's a huge task to win this World Cup. I played this tournament for 18 years. After winning the first, there was a drought. We saw the happiness spread in the country with the sport we play.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It’s my honour to announce that <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> is the tournament ambassador for the upcoming <a href="https://twitter.com/T20WorldCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@T20WorldCup</a> in India &amp; Sri Lanka. There can be no better representative for the event than the winning captain of the 2024 T20 World Cup, and a player who has been in all nine editions so far. <a href="https://t.co/muWh3mUflj">pic.twitter.com/muWh3mUflj</a>&mdash; Jay Shah (@JayShah) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayShah/status/1993315545899581838?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Here's a look at the venues for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Venues for the ICC Men&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a> 2026 have been locked in 🏟️ <a href="https://t.co/PIYTvzRWly">pic.twitter.com/PIYTvzRWly</a>&mdash; ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1993313900323127337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Here's how the groups look like for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026</h2>Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, NamibiaGroup B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, OmanGroup C:&nbsp;England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, ItalyGroup D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: India to play Pakistan on THIS date in Colombo; final to be held in Ahmedabad

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday (November 25) announced the schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026. Defending champions India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group. The two countries will lock horns in Colombo on February 15. The tournament is set to begin from February 7 and the final will be held at Narendra Modi Stadium on March 8, while the semi-finals will be held in Mumbai and Kolkata. In case, Pakistan reaches the final, the match will be played in Colombo. Rohit Sharma announced as Tournament Ambassador for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Speaking at the event, Jay Shah, chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) said, “It’s my honour to announce that @ImRo45 is the tournament ambassador for the upcoming @T20WorldCup in India & Sri Lanka. There can be no better representative for the event than the winning captain of the 2024 T20 World Cup, and a player who has been in all nine editions so far.” On being announced as the Tournament Ambassador, Rohit Sharma said, "It's a huge honour to be an ambassador for the event. I was told that no one's being an ambassador while playing. Hopefully we create the magic like last year, with a different set of boys. It's a huge task to win this World Cup. I played this tournament for 18 years. After winning the first, there was a drought. We saw the happiness spread in the country with the sport we play.”

The official schedule of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 was announced by the ICC on Tuesday (November 25). Arch-rivals India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group and will lock horns on February 15 in Colombo

When the internet was abuzz over Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palaash Muchhal's wedding festivities, shocking news of their wedding delay broke. Earlier, it was reported that Smriti's father's sudden health scare was the reason behind the delay. Later, the news of Palaash's hospitalisation also happened.&nbsp;Amidst the speculation, screenshots of chats allegedly of Palaash have gone viral, with several netizens claiming that the music composer cheated on the cricketer. The controversy erupted days after the wedding, which was set to take place on Nov 23, was abruptly postponed.<h2>Did Palaash Muchhal cheat on Smriti Mandhana?</h2>Amid the news of her father's hospitalisation, Indian star cricketer Mandhana has deleted all Instagram posts from her pre-wedding celebrations. This led many to suspect something was amiss. The news of cheating gained momentum after the screenshots of chats allegedly between Palaash and an unidentified woman went viral.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/palak-muchhal-on-brother-palash-s-wedding-postponement-with-smriti-mandhana-requests-privacy-during-this-sensitive-time-1763998304521"> Palak Muchhal on brother Palash’s wedding postponement with Smriti Mandhana; requests privacy during ‘this sensitive time’</a>&nbsp;This move comes after her father, Shrinivas Mandhana, was hospitalised on her wedding day due to ill health, followed by a brief hospitalisation of, Palaash. As speculation about trouble between the couple gained momentum, his sister, singer Palak Muchhal, stepped in to defend him publicly.&nbsp;Amid all, a woman named Mary D'Costa has shared screengrabs of her chat allegedly with Palaash on her Instagram stories. The screenshots of the IG chat show the girl is having a chat, allegedly with Palaash, who is inviting her for a swim and is talking about the long-distance relationship status.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/smriti-mandhana-wedding-groom-to-be-palash-muchhal-rushed-to-hospital-amid-cricketer-s-father-s-medical-emergency-1763962265133">Smriti Mandhana wedding: Groom-to-be Palash Muchhal rushed to hospital</a>&nbsp;In the chat, Palaash allegedly shares how he only meets Mandhana once in a few months, and it's hectic for him to be on her tours.&nbsp;Ignoring questions about his relationship, Palash allegedly got flirty with a woman, asking her for a swim and spa at Mumbai's Versova beach around 5 am. As expected, screenshots of the chat have gone viral, with netizens slamming Palash for allegedly cheating on Smriti Mandhana.&nbsp;However, the girl, who allegedly shared the screenshot, has deleted the post.&nbsp;&nbsp;Expressing anger over Palaash's alleged chat with the women, one user wrote,''Palash Muchhal cheated on Smriti Mandhana. Yes it's f**king true, these are Screenshots of him dming a girl on Instagram. That girl exposed him right after this wedding fiasco. Going by these Screenshots it's very much clear how scumbag &amp; cheater of a person he is!!''

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">&quot;Palash Muchhal cheated on Smriti Mandhana&quot; Yes it&#39;s fcking true, these are Screenshots of him dming a girl on Instagram. That girl exposed him right after this wedding fiasco. Going by these Screenshots it&#39;s very much clear how scumbag &amp; cheater of a person he is!! <a href="https://t.co/0jtDaad8hw">pic.twitter.com/0jtDaad8hw</a>&mdash; S`🪻 (@BewilderedMoses) <a href="https://twitter.com/BewilderedMoses/status/1993132595694247998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Screenshots of Palash Muchhal flirting with some other girl in dms😳😳 <a href="https://t.co/uA8O9klkH1">pic.twitter.com/uA8O9klkH1</a>&mdash; Aditya M (@Aditya_M9) <a href="https://twitter.com/Aditya_M9/status/1993142514036171097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another user wrote,''Did he really cheat on her ??? What's the audacity !! I admired them, but I broke my heat as well !!PALAASH MUCHHAL you cheater !!'

<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:500px" data-embed-height="739"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCricketGossips/comments/1p5u14y/palaash_muchhal_cheated_on_smriti_mandhana/">PALAASH MUCHHAL CHEATED ON SMRITI MANDHANA</a> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/notsiyaa/">u/notsiyaa</a> in<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCricketGossips/">IndiaCricketGossips</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>

A section on social media has also come out in support of Palash, saying he shouldn't be put on trial on social media without any official confirmation of allegations.&nbsp;WION couldn't verify the authenticity of these screengrabs. We have reached out to Palak Muchhal for verification regarding the viral screenshots, but she hasn't responded yet.

Amid all, a woman named Mary D'Costa has shared screengrabs of her chat allegedly with Palaash on her Instagram stories. The screenshots of the IG chat show the girls having a chat, allegedly with Palaash, who is inviting her for a swim and is talking about the long-distance relationship status.

When the internet was abuzz over Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palaash Muchhal's wedding festivities, shocking news of their wedding delay broke. Earlier, it was reported that Smriti's father's sudden health scare was the reason behind the delay. Later, the news of Palaash's hospitalisation also happened. Amidst the speculation, screenshots of chats allegedly of Palaash have gone viral, with several netizens claiming that the music composer cheated on the cricketer. The controversy erupted days after the wedding, which was set to take place on Nov 23, was abruptly postponed. Did Palaash Muchhal cheat on Smriti Mandhana? Amid the news of her father's hospitalisation, Indian star cricketer Mandhana has deleted all Instagram posts from her pre-wedding celebrations. This led many to suspect something was amiss. The news of cheating gained momentum after the screenshots of chats allegedly between Palaash and an unidentified woman went viral. Also read: Palak Muchhal on brother Palash’s wedding postponement with Smriti Mandhana; requests privacy during ‘this sensitive time’ This move comes after her father, Shrinivas Mandhana, was hospitalised on her wedding day due to ill health, followed by a brief hospitalisation of, Palaash. As speculation about trouble between the couple gained momentum, his sister, singer Palak Muchhal, stepped in to defend him publicly. Amid all, a woman named Mary D'Costa has shared screengrabs of her chat allegedly with Palaash on her Instagram stories. The screenshots of the IG chat show the girl is having a chat, allegedly with Palaash, who is inviting her for a swim and is talking about the long-distance relationship status. Also read: Smriti Mandhana wedding: Groom-to-be Palash Muchhal rushed to hospital In the chat, Palaash allegedly shares how he only meets Mandhana once in a few months, and it's hectic for him to be on her tours. Ignoring questions about his relationship, Palash allegedly got flirty with a woman, asking her for a swim and spa at Mumbai's Versova beach around 5 am. As expected, screenshots of the chat have gone viral, with netizens slamming Palash for allegedly cheating on Smriti Mandhana. However, the girl, who allegedly shared the screenshot, has deleted the post. Expressing anger over Palaash's alleged chat with the women, one user wrote,''Palash Muchhal cheated on Smriti Mandhana. Yes it's f**king true, these are Screenshots of him dming a girl on Instagram. That girl exposed him right after this wedding fiasco. Going by these Screenshots it's very much clear how scumbag & cheater of a person he is!!''

Palaash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana were set to tie the knot on November 23. However, to everyone's shock, their wedding was postponed due to her father's health concerns. It has now been reported that Palaash allegedly cheated on her.

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