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India made a perfect start at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 as reigning world champion Minakshi, along with Preeti, Ankush Phangal and Narender Berwal, marched into the semifinals with commanding victories on day 1. With only the top eight boxers globally competing in each weight class, the Indian team displayed remarkable precision and composure at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, ensuring a medal for each of the four early contenders.&nbsp;Minakshi (48kg), the World Championships Liverpool 2025 gold medallist, opened India’s campaign in style by outclassing Kazakhstan’s Bolat Akbota through relentless pace and crisp, accurate punches. Preeti (54kg) kept the momentum rolling as she overwhelmed Uzbekistan’s former Youth World Champion Nigina Uktamova using rapid footwork and well-timed combinations in a dominant offensive showing.&nbsp;In the men’s bouts, Ankush Phangal (80kg) produced one of the most controlled performances of the day. After absorbing early pressure, he shifted to a smart counter-attacking rhythm, landing precise combinations to comfortably defeat Japan’s Go Wakaya by unanimous decision. In the super heavyweight division (90+kg), Narender Berwal fought through a cut above his eye to record a gritty 4:1 win over Ukraine’s Andrii Khaletskyi, relying on tight defence and heavy body-to-head combinations.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sa-1st-test-play-on-good-wickets-hope-gambhir-is-ganguly-s-bold-message-to-india-head-coach-1763299367956">IND vs SA, 1st Test | Play on good wickets. Hope Gambhir is...': Ganguly's bold message to India head coach</a>&nbsp;Day 2 promises more action as India’s top male boxers take centre stage. The afternoon session begins at 2pm with Pawan Bartwal (55kg) facing Kazakhstan’s Altynbek Nursultan, the in-form World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 champion. Next up, Sumit (75kg) is set to challenge Korea’s Kim Hyeon-tae, a powerful, tactical boxer known for pressure-based counters. In the 90kg bracket, Naveen Kumar will square off against Kazakhstan’s hard-hitting Tangatar Bekzat.&nbsp;The evening session brings two high-profile contests. World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 medallist Jadumani Singh (50kg) meets Kazakhstan’s rising star Ongarov Nurzat, while the spotlight bout sees Hitesh (70kg) take on top seed Sewon Okazawa, the 2022 Asian Games medallist renowned for his refined technical skill.&nbsp;Beyond India’s standout start, Day 1 showcased world-class performances across divisions. Poland’s Wiktoria Rogalinska cruised past Ukraine’s Inna Statkevych with a 5:0 win in the women’s 54kg draw. Uzbekistan’s Aziza Zokirova delivered an equally dominant 5:0 result over Nigeria’s Patricia Mbata in the 70kg category. The men’s field saw Ukraine’s Elvin Aliiev and Uzbekistan’s Adkhamjon Mukhiddinov secure clean 5:0 victories at 65kg, while Kazakhstan’s Begaliyev Sanzhar-Ali and Australia’s Marlon Sevehon impressed in the 80kg bouts. Uzbekistan’s Khalimjon Mamasoliev also advanced powerfully in the 90+kg class with a sweeping 5:0 win.

World Boxing Cup Finals 2025: Minakshi, Preeti, Ankush and Berwal lead India’s perfect start

India made a perfect start at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 as reigning world champion Minakshi, along with Preeti, Ankush Phangal and Narender Berwal, marched into the semifinals with commanding victories on day 1. With only the top eight boxers globally competing in each weight class, the Indian team displayed remarkable precision and composure at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, ensuring a medal for each of the four early contenders. Minakshi (48kg), the World Championships Liverpool 2025 gold medallist, opened India’s campaign in style by outclassing Kazakhstan’s Bolat Akbota through relentless pace and crisp, accurate punches. Preeti (54kg) kept the momentum rolling as she overwhelmed Uzbekistan’s former Youth World Champion Nigina Uktamova using rapid footwork and well-timed combinations in a dominant offensive showing. In the men’s bouts, Ankush Phangal (80kg) produced one of the most controlled performances of the day. After absorbing early pressure, he shifted to a smart counter-attacking rhythm, landing precise combinations to comfortably defeat Japan’s Go Wakaya by unanimous decision. In the super heavyweight division (90+kg), Narender Berwal fought through a cut above his eye to record a gritty 4:1 win over Ukraine’s Andrii Khaletskyi, relying on tight defence and heavy body-to-head combinations. Also Read: IND vs SA, 1st Test | Play on good wickets. Hope Gambhir is...': Ganguly's bold message to India head coach Day 2 promises more action as India’s top male boxers take centre stage. The afternoon session begins at 2pm with Pawan Bartwal (55kg) facing Kazakhstan’s Altynbek Nursultan, the in-form World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 champion. Next up, Sumit (75kg) is set to challenge Korea’s Kim Hyeon-tae, a powerful, tactical boxer known for pressure-based counters. In the 90kg bracket, Naveen Kumar will square off against Kazakhstan’s hard-hitting Tangatar Bekzat. The evening session brings two high-profile contests. World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 medallist Jadumani Singh (50kg) meets Kazakhstan’s rising star Ongarov Nurzat, while the spotlight bout sees Hitesh (70kg) take on top seed Sewon Okazawa, the 2022 Asian Games medallist renowned for his refined technical skill. Beyond India’s standout start, Day 1 showcased world-class performances across divisions. Poland’s Wiktoria Rogalinska cruised past Ukraine’s Inna Statkevych with a 5:0 win in the women’s 54kg draw. Uzbekistan’s Aziza Zokirova delivered an equally dominant 5:0 result over Nigeria’s Patricia Mbata in the 70kg category. The men’s field saw Ukraine’s Elvin Aliiev and Uzbekistan’s Adkhamjon Mukhiddinov secure clean 5:0 victories at 65kg, while Kazakhstan’s Begaliyev Sanzhar-Ali and Australia’s Marlon Sevehon impressed in the 80kg bouts. Uzbekistan’s Khalimjon Mamasoliev also advanced powerfully in the 90+kg class with a sweeping 5:0 win.

India delivered a flawless day 1 at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 as Minakshi, Preeti, Ankush and Berwal cruised into the semi-finals, securing guaranteed medals

India had hoped the Eden Gardens Test would set the tone for a major home series, but instead it has sparked one of the sharpest debates about pitch conditions in years. A three-day, 30-run loss to South Africa — on a surface that offered sharp turn early and excessive seam movement — has unexpectedly placed two towering figures of Indian cricket on opposing sides: Sourav Ganguly and Gautam Gambhir.&nbsp;In an interview with NDTV, Ganguly, former India captain, ex-BCCI President, and the figure most closely associated with Eden Gardens — delivered a direct critique of the team management’s pitch strategy under head coach Gambhir. “Prepare proper wickets. I hope Gautam is paying attention,” Ganguly was quoted as saying, leaning forward as if addressing his successor. He acknowledged Gambhir’s competitive nature and early success as coach, but insisted that India must stop relying on overly helpful tracks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sa-1st-test-south-africa-stun-india-in-kolkata-to-take-1-0-lead-cricket-fraternity-says-sensational-win-1763291036071">IND vs SA, 1st Test: South Africa stun India in Kolkata to take 1-0 lead; cricket fraternity says, 'sensational win'</a>&nbsp;Ganguly argued that with a bowling lineup featuring Bumrah, Siraj, Shami, Kuldeep, and Jadeja, India has no need for surfaces engineered to behave unpredictably. He stressed that India’s best chance to dominate at home lies in backing their bowlers while ensuring their batters consistently post 350–400 runs — the foundation, he said, of their wins abroad as well.<h2>Cricket fraternity reacts to SA win</h2>On social media, several former cricketers expressed their amazement at the Proteas' win, which marked their first victory in India in 15 years. AB de Villiers, the South African legend, tweeted, “Crazy good win that! Well done Proteas. I’m speechless.” Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Sreevats Goswami highlighted South Africa's dominance, commenting, “This is why South Africa are World Test Champions. India and the Eden Gardens crowd must be hugely disappointed.” Ravichandran Ashwin also acknowledged the visitors' performance, tweeting, “Huge result for SA. Great game and well played to the Proteas.” Mpumelelo Mbangwa simply tweeted, “INCREDIBLE!! CRAZY EVEN!!!”

IND vs SA, 1st Test | Play on good wickets. Hope Gambhir is...': Ganguly's bold message to India head coach

India had hoped the Eden Gardens Test would set the tone for a major home series, but instead it has sparked one of the sharpest debates about pitch conditions in years. A three-day, 30-run loss to South Africa — on a surface that offered sharp turn early and excessive seam movement — has unexpectedly placed two towering figures of Indian cricket on opposing sides: Sourav Ganguly and Gautam Gambhir. In an interview with NDTV, Ganguly, former India captain, ex-BCCI President, and the figure most closely associated with Eden Gardens — delivered a direct critique of the team management’s pitch strategy under head coach Gambhir. “Prepare proper wickets. I hope Gautam is paying attention,” Ganguly was quoted as saying, leaning forward as if addressing his successor. He acknowledged Gambhir’s competitive nature and early success as coach, but insisted that India must stop relying on overly helpful tracks. Also Read: IND vs SA, 1st Test: South Africa stun India in Kolkata to take 1-0 lead; cricket fraternity says, 'sensational win' Ganguly argued that with a bowling lineup featuring Bumrah, Siraj, Shami, Kuldeep, and Jadeja, India has no need for surfaces engineered to behave unpredictably. He stressed that India’s best chance to dominate at home lies in backing their bowlers while ensuring their batters consistently post 350–400 runs — the foundation, he said, of their wins abroad as well. Cricket fraternity reacts to SA win On social media, several former cricketers expressed their amazement at the Proteas' win, which marked their first victory in India in 15 years. AB de Villiers, the South African legend, tweeted, “Crazy good win that! Well done Proteas. I’m speechless.” Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Sreevats Goswami highlighted South Africa's dominance, commenting, “This is why South Africa are World Test Champions. India and the Eden Gardens crowd must be hugely disappointed.” Ravichandran Ashwin also acknowledged the visitors' performance, tweeting, “Huge result for SA. Great game and well played to the Proteas.” Mpumelelo Mbangwa simply tweeted, “INCREDIBLE!! CRAZY EVEN!!!”

Ganguly urges coach Gautam Gambhir to abandon overly helpful pitches after India’s Eden Gardens defeat, insisting India should trust its bowlers and play on true Test wickets

Getting run out on 99 is one of the most heartbreaking moments in cricket. Here’s a look at five batters who suffered this cruel fate.

Getting run out on 99 is one of the most heartbreaking moments in cricket. Here’s a look at five batters who suffered this cruel fate.

Cricket’s unluckiest moments: Meet five batters who got run out on 99

South Africa stunned India at Eden Gardens with a 30-run win on Sunday (Nov 16) and took a 1-0 lead in the Test series, ending a 15-year wait for a victory in India. India were chasing only 124, but the chase never even got going. They kept losing wickets and eventually crashed to 93 all out in 35 overs. &nbsp;Washington Sundar tried to fight it out with 31 off 92 balls, and Axar Patel brought some energy with 26 off 17. But the moment Jadeja and Sundar fell, the innings completely opened up. From there, it felt like every ball could be the next wicket, and the collapse rolled on without any real fightback.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wtc-updated-standingssouth-africa-leapfrog-india-in-second-position-after-dramatic-win-in-kolkata-1763282374143">WTC updated standings: South Africa leapfrog India in second position after dramatic win in Kolkata</a>&nbsp;This loss also makes it four defeats in India’s last six home Tests, something that would have felt unthinkable a few years ago. Even Rishabh Pant, leading the side, didn’t hide his disappointment. He said, "We should have chased this down. The pressure kept on building in the second innings."&nbsp;Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir also pointed fingers at the batting group. He felt the conditions were exactly what India wanted. "It wasn't an unplayable wicket. This is exactly the kind of wicket we were looking for. The curator was very supportive," he added.&nbsp;The day had actually begun with South Africa adding important runs. They started at 93 for 7 but pushed the total to 153. Temba Bavuma stayed unbeaten on 55 and showed the calm India needed. His stand of 44 with Corbin Bosch turned out to be a match-winning effort. Simon Harmer then took eight wickets in the Test, outbowling India’s spinners on a pitch that was supposed to suit Jadeja, Axar and Kuldeep.<h2>Bavuma is yet to lose Test match as a skipper</h2>Bavuma’s record as captain is now 11 Tests without a defeat, 10 wins and a draw, including the World Test Championship final win over Australia.India now moves to Guwahati, needing a win just to level the series.&nbsp;

Bavuma’s record as captain is now 11 Tests without a defeat, 10 wins and a draw, including the World Test Championship final win over Australia.

South Africa stunned India at Eden Gardens with a 30-run win on Sunday (Nov 16) and took a 1-0 lead in the Test series, ending a 15-year wait for a victory in India. India were chasing only 124, but the chase never even got going. They kept losing wickets and eventually crashed to 93 all out in 35 overs. Washington Sundar tried to fight it out with 31 off 92 balls, and Axar Patel brought some energy with 26 off 17. But the moment Jadeja and Sundar fell, the innings completely opened up. From there, it felt like every ball could be the next wicket, and the collapse rolled on without any real fightback. Also read | WTC updated standings: South Africa leapfrog India in second position after dramatic win in Kolkata This loss also makes it four defeats in India’s last six home Tests, something that would have felt unthinkable a few years ago. Even Rishabh Pant, leading the side, didn’t hide his disappointment. He said, "We should have chased this down. The pressure kept on building in the second innings." Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir also pointed fingers at the batting group. He felt the conditions were exactly what India wanted. "It wasn't an unplayable wicket. This is exactly the kind of wicket we were looking for. The curator was very supportive," he added. The day had actually begun with South Africa adding important runs. They started at 93 for 7 but pushed the total to 153. Temba Bavuma stayed unbeaten on 55 and showed the calm India needed. His stand of 44 with Corbin Bosch turned out to be a match-winning effort. Simon Harmer then took eight wickets in the Test, outbowling India’s spinners on a pitch that was supposed to suit Jadeja, Axar and Kuldeep. Bavuma is yet to lose Test match as a skipper Bavuma’s record as captain is now 11 Tests without a defeat, 10 wins and a draw, including the World Test Championship final win over Australia. India now moves to Guwahati, needing a win just to level the series.

Bavuma’s record as captain is now 11 Tests without a defeat, 10 wins and a draw, including the World Test Championship final win over Australia.

Temba Bavuma remains unbeaten as Test captain as South Africa stun India in Kolkata

As India fell short by 30 runs against South Africa on Sunday (Nov 16), here’s a look at the five lowest victory margins recorded at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

As India fell short by 30 runs against South Africa on Sunday (Nov 16), here’s a look at the five lowest victory margins recorded at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

5 lowest victory margin at Eden Gardens in Test cricket

Members from the cricket fraternity reacted in awe after South Africa's stunning 30-run victory over India in Kolkata's Eden Gardens, which put the Proteas 1-0 up in the two-match series. The result came on the third day of the Test, with bowlers dominating the play on a challenging pitch. South Africa’s all-around performance—both with bat and ball—showed why they remain World Test Champions.&nbsp;On social media, several former cricketers expressed their amazement at the Proteas' win, which marked their first victory in India in 15 years. AB de Villiers, the South African legend, tweeted, “Crazy good win that! Well done Proteas. I’m speechless.” Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Sreevats Goswami highlighted South Africa's dominance, commenting, “This is why South Africa are World Test Champions. India and the Eden Gardens crowd must be hugely disappointed.” Ravichandran Ashwin also acknowledged the visitors' performance, tweeting, “Huge result for SA. Great game and well played to the Proteas.” Mpumelelo Mbangwa simply tweeted, “INCREDIBLE!! CRAZY EVEN!!!”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sa-1st-test-you-want-to-be-part-of-says-sa-skipper-temba-bavuma-after-emphatic-win-1763286418619">IND vs SA, 1st Test: 'You want to be part of...', says SA skipper Temba Bavuma after emphatic win</a>&nbsp;India’s batting came under scrutiny, with former player Irfan Pathan lamenting the decline in their technique. He praised the Proteas' performance, singling out Temba Bavuma’s resilient innings. “India's ability to handle spin on turning tracks has diminished, and this loss reflects how much their batting has dropped. Bavuma’s knock was the highlight,” Pathan said. Venkatesh Prasad raised concerns about India’s Test cricket strategy, saying, “While we’re strong in white-ball cricket, our Test performances have been poor. Selections and tactical decisions are backfiring.”&nbsp;Wasim Jaffer criticised India for not learning from their loss to New Zealand, suggesting that their spinners are now less effective on such pitches. He recommended a return to the classic Indian pitches from the 2016-17 season. South African player Tabraiz Shamsi expressed his excitement, “We’ve struggled for so long in India, but this win is massive!”&nbsp;Former captain Graeme Smith also praised the win, writing, “A sensational victory in India—one to celebrate.” Faf du Plessis summed up his feelings with a simple “PROTEAS !!!!” while Mohammad Kaif of India noted that South Africa's team selection, which included two spinners, proved effective in Indian conditions.The two teams will now face off in Guwahati for the second Test, starting on Saturday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

IND vs SA, 1st Test: South Africa stun India in Kolkata to take 1-0 lead; cricket fraternity says, 'sensational win'

Members from the cricket fraternity reacted in awe after South Africa's stunning 30-run victory over India in Kolkata's Eden Gardens, which put the Proteas 1-0 up in the two-match series. The result came on the third day of the Test, with bowlers dominating the play on a challenging pitch. South Africa’s all-around performance—both with bat and ball—showed why they remain World Test Champions. On social media, several former cricketers expressed their amazement at the Proteas' win, which marked their first victory in India in 15 years. AB de Villiers, the South African legend, tweeted, “Crazy good win that! Well done Proteas. I’m speechless.” Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Sreevats Goswami highlighted South Africa's dominance, commenting, “This is why South Africa are World Test Champions. India and the Eden Gardens crowd must be hugely disappointed.” Ravichandran Ashwin also acknowledged the visitors' performance, tweeting, “Huge result for SA. Great game and well played to the Proteas.” Mpumelelo Mbangwa simply tweeted, “INCREDIBLE!! CRAZY EVEN!!!” Also Read: IND vs SA, 1st Test: 'You want to be part of...', says SA skipper Temba Bavuma after emphatic win India’s batting came under scrutiny, with former player Irfan Pathan lamenting the decline in their technique. He praised the Proteas' performance, singling out Temba Bavuma’s resilient innings. “India's ability to handle spin on turning tracks has diminished, and this loss reflects how much their batting has dropped. Bavuma’s knock was the highlight,” Pathan said. Venkatesh Prasad raised concerns about India’s Test cricket strategy, saying, “While we’re strong in white-ball cricket, our Test performances have been poor. Selections and tactical decisions are backfiring.” Wasim Jaffer criticised India for not learning from their loss to New Zealand, suggesting that their spinners are now less effective on such pitches. He recommended a return to the classic Indian pitches from the 2016-17 season. South African player Tabraiz Shamsi expressed his excitement, “We’ve struggled for so long in India, but this win is massive!” Former captain Graeme Smith also praised the win, writing, “A sensational victory in India—one to celebrate.” Faf du Plessis summed up his feelings with a simple “PROTEAS !!!!” while Mohammad Kaif of India noted that South Africa's team selection, which included two spinners, proved effective in Indian conditions. The two teams will now face off in Guwahati for the second Test, starting on Saturday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

South Africa clinched a thrilling 30-run win over India in Kolkata, with former cricketers like AB de Villiers, Irfan Pathan, and others praising the Proteas' sensational victory

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set for another heavyweight showdown as they meet in the ATP Finals title match on Sunday (Nov 16) in Turin. It’s the last match of the season and the perfect stage for the top two players in the world to settle a year-long rivalry. Alcaraz comes in unbeaten this week and has already secured the year-end No. 1 spot. Sinner, the defending champion, has looked just as sharp and is riding a 30-match winning streak on indoor hard courts.&nbsp;The pair have faced each other five times this season alone, including finals at the French Open, Wimbledon, the Cincinnati Masters, and the U.S. Open. Alcaraz leads their overall head-to-head record 10–5, but indoor conditions slightly favour Sinner, who has been almost untouchable on this surface. Before the title clash gets underway, let's glance at the live streaming details.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-lowest-targets-defended-at-eden-gardens-in-test-cricket-1763280142165">5 lowest targets defended at Eden Gardens in Test cricket</a><h2>When will the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner ATP Finals match take place?</h2>The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner match will take place on Sunday, 16 November 2025.<h2>Where will the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner ATP Finals match take place?</h2>The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner match will be held at the Pala Alpitour inside the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy.<h2>What time will the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner ATP Finals match start?</h2>The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner match will start at 10:30 PM IST.<h2>Where can you watch the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner ATP Finals match on live TV?</h2>The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner match will be broadcast live in India on the Sony Sports Network.<h2>Where can the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner ATP Finals match be watched on live streaming?</h2>The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner match can be watched on the SonyLIV app and website with a subscription.

The pair have faced each other five times this season alone, including finals at the French Open, Wimbledon, the Cincinnati Masters, and the U.S. Open. Alcaraz leads their overall head-to-head record 10–5, but indoor conditions slightly favour Sinner, who has been almost untouchable.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set for another heavyweight showdown as they meet in the ATP Finals title match on Sunday (Nov 16) in Turin. It’s the last match of the season and the perfect stage for the top two players in the world to settle a year-long rivalry. Alcaraz comes in unbeaten this week and has already secured the year-end No. 1 spot. Sinner, the defending champion, has looked just as sharp and is riding a 30-match winning streak on indoor hard courts. The pair have faced each other five times this season alone, including finals at the French Open, Wimbledon, the Cincinnati Masters, and the U.S. Open. Alcaraz leads their overall head-to-head record 10–5, but indoor conditions slightly favour Sinner, who has been almost untouchable on this surface. Before the title clash gets underway, let's glance at the live streaming details. Also read | 5 lowest targets defended at Eden Gardens in Test cricket When will the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner ATP Finals match take place? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner match will take place on Sunday, 16 November 2025. Where will the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner ATP Finals match take place? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner match will be held at the Pala Alpitour inside the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. What time will the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner ATP Finals match start? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner match will start at 10:30 PM IST. Where can you watch the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner ATP Finals match on live TV? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner match will be broadcast live in India on the Sony Sports Network. Where can the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner ATP Finals match be watched on live streaming? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner match can be watched on the SonyLIV app and website with a subscription.

The pair have faced each other five times this season alone, including finals at the French Open, Wimbledon, the Cincinnati Masters, and the U.S. Open. Alcaraz leads their overall head-to-head record 10–5, but indoor conditions slightly favour Sinner, who has been almost untouchable.

Alcaraz vs Sinner, ATP Finals 2025 Final: Live streaming, When and where to watch in India

A fighting Daryl Mitchell century set up a tense seven-run win for New Zealand over West Indies in the first one-day international in Christchurch on Sunday.A hobbling Mitchell struck 119 as the home side posted 269-7. The West Indies accelerated late in their chase to reach 262-6 but it was in vain. Sherfane Rutherford scored 55 and Justin Greaves an unbeaten 38 off 24 balls in the middle order but their clean hitting wasn't enough.&nbsp;West Indies needed 20 off the final over by seamer Jacob Duffy, and a six from Romario Shepherd (26 not out) left nine needed from the last two balls.&nbsp;&nbsp;Duffy held his nerve, putting the home side ahead in the three-match series heading into game two in Napier on Wednesday.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/marco-bezzecchi-secures-sprint-win-and-grand-prix-pole-at-valencia-motogp-finale-1763215806148">Marco Bezzecchi secures sprint win and Grand Prix pole at Valencia MotoGP finale</a>&nbsp;Mitchell's innings stood out on a testing pitch as he reached a seventh ODI century despite batting a groin injury.&nbsp;Rachin Ravindra and Will Young fell to successive deliveries from Matthew Forde, bringing 34-year-old Mitchell -- rated the world's third best ODI batsman -- to the crease with New Zealand on 24-2.&nbsp;Opener Devon Conway scored 49 but the other batsmen struggled for timing apart from Mitchell, who struck many of his 12 fours and two sixes on the leg side.&nbsp;Mitchell's injury prevented him from fielding but he unleashed a powerful pull off seamer Jayden Seales to raise his century in the 46th over. He fell to Seales, caught in the deep in the final over.&nbsp;He said his 118-ball knock felt like hard work on a surface offering inconsistent bounce.&nbsp;"There wasn't a fluent way to go about your innings. You kind of had to find ways to put pressure on them and absorb pressure at other times," said Mitchell, who was unsure about his fitness for the rest of the series.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-sa-south-africa-rock-india-in-low-scoring-thriller-at-eden-gardens-take-1-0-lead-in-series-simon-harmer-1763281824492">IND vs SA: South Africa rock India in low-scoring thriller at Eden Gardens, take 1-0 lead in series</a>&nbsp;"There's a little bit of a niggle there, so we'll wake up in the morning and see how that feels."Seales was the most successful West Indies bowler, taking 3-41.&nbsp;West Indies began their response cautiously, with opener Alick Athanaze (29) and Keacy Carty (32) taking 18 overs to compile their second-wicket partnership of 60.&nbsp;Captain Shai Hope, whose 37 gave the innings some impetus, said he wanted more from his specialist batsmen.&nbsp;"If I was to be very critical, the batters need to step up a bit more, especially at the top, myself included, I got out at a very crucial time there," he said.&nbsp;“A few of us need to go a bit bigger.”&nbsp;Kyle Jamieson was the best of New Zealand's bowlers, taking 3-52.&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.

Duffy held his nerve, putting the home side ahead in the three-match series heading into game two in Napier on Wednesday.

A fighting Daryl Mitchell century set up a tense seven-run win for New Zealand over West Indies in the first one-day international in Christchurch on Sunday. A hobbling Mitchell struck 119 as the home side posted 269-7. The West Indies accelerated late in their chase to reach 262-6 but it was in vain. Sherfane Rutherford scored 55 and Justin Greaves an unbeaten 38 off 24 balls in the middle order but their clean hitting wasn't enough. West Indies needed 20 off the final over by seamer Jacob Duffy, and a six from Romario Shepherd (26 not out) left nine needed from the last two balls. Duffy held his nerve, putting the home side ahead in the three-match series heading into game two in Napier on Wednesday. Also Read - Marco Bezzecchi secures sprint win and Grand Prix pole at Valencia MotoGP finale Mitchell's innings stood out on a testing pitch as he reached a seventh ODI century despite batting a groin injury. Rachin Ravindra and Will Young fell to successive deliveries from Matthew Forde, bringing 34-year-old Mitchell -- rated the world's third best ODI batsman -- to the crease with New Zealand on 24-2. Opener Devon Conway scored 49 but the other batsmen struggled for timing apart from Mitchell, who struck many of his 12 fours and two sixes on the leg side. Mitchell's injury prevented him from fielding but he unleashed a powerful pull off seamer Jayden Seales to raise his century in the 46th over. He fell to Seales, caught in the deep in the final over. He said his 118-ball knock felt like hard work on a surface offering inconsistent bounce. "There wasn't a fluent way to go about your innings. You kind of had to find ways to put pressure on them and absorb pressure at other times," said Mitchell, who was unsure about his fitness for the rest of the series. Also Read - IND vs SA: South Africa rock India in low-scoring thriller at Eden Gardens, take 1-0 lead in series "There's a little bit of a niggle there, so we'll wake up in the morning and see how that feels." Seales was the most successful West Indies bowler, taking 3-41. West Indies began their response cautiously, with opener Alick Athanaze (29) and Keacy Carty (32) taking 18 overs to compile their second-wicket partnership of 60. Captain Shai Hope, whose 37 gave the innings some impetus, said he wanted more from his specialist batsmen. "If I was to be very critical, the batters need to step up a bit more, especially at the top, myself included, I got out at a very crucial time there," he said. “A few of us need to go a bit bigger.” Kyle Jamieson was the best of New Zealand's bowlers, taking 3-52. 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.

Duffy held his nerve, putting the home side ahead in the three-match series heading into game two in Napier on Wednesday.

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After South Africa's remarkable victory over India in Kolkata at the Eden Gardens stadium on Sunday (November 16), skipper Temba Bavuma expressed his delight at the team's performance, crediting both his own half-century and a crucial catch in the field. The Proteas edged out India by 31 runs, with Temba Bavuma contributing a vital 50 runs and taking a crucial catch to dismiss Indian all-rounder Axar Patel. The win handed South Africa a 1-0 lead in the Test series.&nbsp;Bavuma reflected on the match, saying, “It’s always great to be part of such games, especially when you’re on the winning side. We fought hard, especially with the bat, knowing it would be a challenge. We capitalised when we needed to, and the bowlers brought us back into the contest. That partnership with Bosch, and a bit with Marco, gave us a boost to play better this morning.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-sa-south-africa-rock-india-in-low-scoring-thriller-at-eden-gardens-take-1-0-lead-in-series-simon-harmer-1763281824492">IND vs SA: South Africa rock India in low-scoring thriller at Eden Gardens, take 1-0 lead in series</a>&nbsp;On his batting technique in challenging Indian conditions, the South African captain said, “I’ve worked on my game and come to India with the intention of improving. I know my record in these conditions hasn’t been great, but I’ve embraced the challenge. By adjusting my technique and staying aware of the conditions, I managed to contribute with the bat," he further added.&nbsp;Talking about the crucial moment when he caught Axar Patel, Bavuma shared, “It was a key moment in the game. Axar was in full flow, and we know that when the Indian batsmen get going, they become even more dangerous. Fortunately, I was able to hold onto the catch despite my ‘small hands.’ It’s those moments you want to grab, literally, and play your part for the team.”

IND vs SA, 1st Test: 'You want to be part of...', says SA skipper Temba Bavuma after emphatic win

After South Africa's remarkable victory over India in Kolkata at the Eden Gardens stadium on Sunday (November 16), skipper Temba Bavuma expressed his delight at the team's performance, crediting both his own half-century and a crucial catch in the field. The Proteas edged out India by 31 runs, with Temba Bavuma contributing a vital 50 runs and taking a crucial catch to dismiss Indian all-rounder Axar Patel. The win handed South Africa a 1-0 lead in the Test series. Bavuma reflected on the match, saying, “It’s always great to be part of such games, especially when you’re on the winning side. We fought hard, especially with the bat, knowing it would be a challenge. We capitalised when we needed to, and the bowlers brought us back into the contest. That partnership with Bosch, and a bit with Marco, gave us a boost to play better this morning.” Also Read: IND vs SA: South Africa rock India in low-scoring thriller at Eden Gardens, take 1-0 lead in series On his batting technique in challenging Indian conditions, the South African captain said, “I’ve worked on my game and come to India with the intention of improving. I know my record in these conditions hasn’t been great, but I’ve embraced the challenge. By adjusting my technique and staying aware of the conditions, I managed to contribute with the bat," he further added. Talking about the crucial moment when he caught Axar Patel, Bavuma shared, “It was a key moment in the game. Axar was in full flow, and we know that when the Indian batsmen get going, they become even more dangerous. Fortunately, I was able to hold onto the catch despite my ‘small hands.’ It’s those moments you want to grab, literally, and play your part for the team.”

Temba Bavuma's fifty and a crucial catch helped South Africa defeat India by 31 runs in Kolkata, giving the Proteas a 1-0 lead in the Test series

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to blame the pitch and its curator for the 30-run defeat at the hands of South Africa in the first of two Test matches. India, playing at the Eden Gardens, were bowled out for 93 in their second innings as they lost by 30 runs. After the match, Gambhir took to the press conference and India underlined reasons for India’s defeat while stating he got the pitch he demanded.<h2>Gambhir refuses to blame pitch</h2>"It was not an unplayable wicket. This pitch is exactly what we asked for and this is what we got. The curator, Sujan Mukherjee, was very supportive. I think it's a wicket that can judge your mental toughness, because those who played with good defence scored runs," said Gambhir at the post-match press conference.&nbsp;Having earlier bowled out South Africa for 153 in their second innings, India needed 124 runs to win the match. However, the hosts were hit with a setback even before they entered their batting as captain Shubman Gill was ruled out for the remainder of the contest due to a neck spasm. The hosts were derailed with early wickets as they lost both Yashasvi Jaiswal (0) and then KL Rahul (1) in the opening three overs.&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;While Washington Sundar (31) and Axar Patel (26) gave their best, no other Indian batter could resist the South African bowling attack. India lost wickets at consistent intervals and were ultimately bundled out for 93 runs in their second innings.&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 meant India lost their first home match of the latest World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and now slip to fourth position in the standings. South Africa, on the other hand, are now second, with only Australia sitting above them.&nbsp;Eyes will now be on the second Test match between India and South Africa, which starts on Saturday (Nov 22) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The Indian team management will have their work cut out as they trail 1-0 in the series and are also sweating on the fitness of captain Gill.

India, playing at the Eden Gardens, were bowled out for 93 in their second innings as they lost by 30 runs as South Africa took a 1-0 lead in series. 

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to blame the pitch and its curator for the 30-run defeat at the hands of South Africa in the first of two Test matches. India, playing at the Eden Gardens, were bowled out for 93 in their second innings as they lost by 30 runs. After the match, Gambhir took to the press conference and India underlined reasons for India’s defeat while stating he got the pitch he demanded. Gambhir refuses to blame pitch "It was not an unplayable wicket. This pitch is exactly what we asked for and this is what we got. The curator, Sujan Mukherjee, was very supportive. I think it's a wicket that can judge your mental toughness, because those who played with good defence scored runs," said Gambhir at the post-match press conference. Having earlier bowled out South Africa for 153 in their second innings, India needed 124 runs to win the match. However, the hosts were hit with a setback even before they entered their batting as captain Shubman Gill was ruled out for the remainder of the contest due to a neck spasm. The hosts were derailed with early wickets as they lost both Yashasvi Jaiswal (0) and then KL Rahul (1) in the opening three overs. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes While Washington Sundar (31) and Axar Patel (26) gave their best, no other Indian batter could resist the South African bowling attack. India lost wickets at consistent intervals and were ultimately bundled out for 93 runs in their second innings. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes This meant India lost their first home match of the latest World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and now slip to fourth position in the standings. South Africa, on the other hand, are now second, with only Australia sitting above them. Eyes will now be on the second Test match between India and South Africa, which starts on Saturday (Nov 22) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The Indian team management will have their work cut out as they trail 1-0 in the series and are also sweating on the fitness of captain Gill.

India, playing at the Eden Gardens, were bowled out for 93 in their second innings as they lost by 30 runs as South Africa took a 1-0 lead in series.&nbsp;

IND vs SA: Gambhir refuses to blame pitch for India's disappointing loss, says 'it was exactly what we asked'

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have announced the list of their retained players ahead of the upcoming auction. Surprisingly, many well-known players have been released by their franchises. Let's have a look at the most expensive released players inside.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have announced the list of their retained players ahead of the upcoming auction. Surprisingly, many well-known players have been released by their franchises. Let's have a look at the most expensive released players inside.

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As India chase a modest target of 124 in the fourth innings, here’s a look at the five lowest totals ever defended at Eden Gardens.

As India chase a modest target of 124 in the fourth innings, here’s a look at the five lowest totals ever defended at Eden Gardens.

5 lowest targets defended at Eden Gardens in Test cricket

From Green to Pathirana here is a look at five players that could headline IPL 2026 auctions. After Saturday’s retention deadline day, teams will be prepared to bid for players in the IPL 2026 auctions which also consist of star names like Russell, Maxwell and Venkatesh Iyer. 

From Green to Pathirana here is a look at five players that could headline IPL 2026 auctions. After Saturday’s retention deadline day, teams will be prepared to bid for players in the IPL 2026 auctions which also consist of star names like Russell, Maxwell and Venkatesh Iyer.&nbsp;

From Cameron Green to Matheesha Pathirana, 5 players that could headline IPL 2026 auctions

India slipped to fourth position after a close defeat of 30 runs on day three (Nov 16) of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens. Chasing a modest 124, the hosts could manage only 93 runs, with Washington Sundar’s 31 being the highest score. The loss hits India hard in the WTC standings, while the defending champions climb from fifth to second, now trailing only Australia. South Africa also take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The result dents India’s WTC campaign, pulling them down to 54.16 percentage points. Meanwhile, defending Champions South Africa have beaten India for the first time in 15 years.

WTC table

The match turned sharply in South Africa’s favour on a pitch that kept getting slower and tougher for batting. India began the day without their skipper, Shubman Gill, who was ruled out due to a neck spasm. That setback meant India were already short on batter in a chase that required calm heads. Once the top order fell early, the pressure built quickly.<h2>India crumbled under pressure</h2>South Africa posted 153 in their second innings, thanks to Temba Bavuma’s well-judged unbeaten 55. It was the only score above 40 in the entire Test, underlining how hard run-making became across both days. India needed 124, but regular wickets and sharp spin from Simon Harmer and the Proteas attack kept the visitors alive throughout the session. Outside of Sundar’s 31, India never found a stable partnership. The lower order collapsed as the ball gripped and turned, leaving the hosts short by 30 runs. This is now India’s third defeat in the current WTC cycle, following two earlier losses in England. The updated World Test Championship table reflects the shift. South Africa rise to 66.67 percentage points after winning two of their first three matches. Australia remain top with a perfect start. India, with four wins, three losses and one draw from eight Tests, drop to 54.16 percentage points and now faces a tougher road to the 2027 final. The second Test becomes crucial for India if they want to keep pace with the top two in this WTC cycle.

 The loss hits India hard in the WTC standings, while the defending champions climb from fifth to second, now trailing only Australia. South Africa also take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. 

India slipped to fourth position after a close defeat of 30 runs on day three (Nov 16) of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens. Chasing a modest 124, the hosts could manage only 93 runs, with Washington Sundar’s 31 being the highest score. The loss hits India hard in the WTC standings, while the defending champions climb from fifth to second, now trailing only Australia. South Africa also take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The result dents India’s WTC campaign, pulling them down to 54.16 percentage points. Meanwhile, defending Champions South Africa have beaten India for the first time in 15 years.

&nbsp;The loss hits India hard in the WTC standings, while the defending champions climb from fifth to second, now trailing only Australia. South Africa also take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.&nbsp;

WTC updated standings: South Africa leapfrog India in second position after dramatic win in Kolkata

South Africa rocked India in the opening Test match of the two-match series in a low-scoring thriller as the visitors won by 30 runs at the iconic Eden Gardens on Sunday (Nov 16). Chasing a modest total of 124 runs, India were bowled out for 93 runs as Simon Harmer scalped four wickets. The win also means the defending World Test Champions take a 1-0 series lead in the two-match series.<h2>South Africa rock India</h2>In what looked like a one-sided affair at Stumps on Day 2, Temba Bavuma’s South Africa produced an excellent show of character with both bat and ball to win their first Test match on Indian soil since 2010. The win was also South Africa’s first in red-ball format at the Eden Gardens since 1996, breaking their winless streak at the venue.&nbsp;Having earlier bowled out South Africa for 153 in their second innings, India needed 124 runs to win the match. However, the hosts were hit with a setback even before they entered their batting as captain Shubman Gill was ruled out for the remainder of the contest due to a neck spasm. The hosts were derailed with early wickets as they lost both Yashasvi Jaiswal (0) and then KL Rahul (1) in the opening three overs.&nbsp;While Washington Sundar (31) and Axar Patel (26) gave their best, no other Indian batter could resist the South African bowling attack. India lost wickets at consistent intervals and were ultimately bundled out for 93 runs in their second innings.&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 meant India lost their first home match of the latest World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and now slip to fourth position in the standings. South Africa, on the other hand, are now second, with only Australia sitting above them.&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;Eyes will now be on the second Test match between India and South Africa, which starts on Saturday (Nov 22) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The Indian team management will have their work cut out as they trail 1-0 in the series and are also sweating on the fitness of captain Gill.

Chasing a modest total of 124 runs, India were bowled out for 93 runs as Simon Harmer scalped four wickets. The win also means the defending World Test Champions take a 1-0 series lead in the two-match series.

South Africa rocked India in the opening Test match of the two-match series in a low-scoring thriller as the visitors won by 30 runs at the iconic Eden Gardens on Sunday (Nov 16). Chasing a modest total of 124 runs, India were bowled out for 93 runs as Simon Harmer scalped four wickets. The win also means the defending World Test Champions take a 1-0 series lead in the two-match series. South Africa rock India In what looked like a one-sided affair at Stumps on Day 2, Temba Bavuma’s South Africa produced an excellent show of character with both bat and ball to win their first Test match on Indian soil since 2010. The win was also South Africa’s first in red-ball format at the Eden Gardens since 1996, breaking their winless streak at the venue. Having earlier bowled out South Africa for 153 in their second innings, India needed 124 runs to win the match. However, the hosts were hit with a setback even before they entered their batting as captain Shubman Gill was ruled out for the remainder of the contest due to a neck spasm. The hosts were derailed with early wickets as they lost both Yashasvi Jaiswal (0) and then KL Rahul (1) in the opening three overs. While Washington Sundar (31) and Axar Patel (26) gave their best, no other Indian batter could resist the South African bowling attack. India lost wickets at consistent intervals and were ultimately bundled out for 93 runs in their second innings. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes This meant India lost their first home match of the latest World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and now slip to fourth position in the standings. South Africa, on the other hand, are now second, with only Australia sitting above them. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Eyes will now be on the second Test match between India and South Africa, which starts on Saturday (Nov 22) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The Indian team management will have their work cut out as they trail 1-0 in the series and are also sweating on the fitness of captain Gill.

Chasing a modest total of 124 runs, India were bowled out for 93 runs as Simon Harmer scalped four wickets. The win also means the defending World Test Champions take a 1-0 series lead in the two-match series.

IND vs SA: South Africa rock India in low-scoring thriller at Eden Gardens, take 1-0 lead in series

From Jasprit Bumrah to Anil Kumble here is a look at five Indian bowlers most five-wicket hauls in Tests. The list also consists the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh and Kapil Dev in honourbale mentions. 

From Jasprit Bumrah to Anil Kumble here is a look at five Indian bowlers most five-wicket hauls in Tests. The list also consists the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh and Kapil Dev in honourbale mentions.&nbsp;

From Jasprit Bumrah to Anil Kumble, 5 Indian bowlers most five-wicket hauls in Tests

The World Boxing Cup (WBC) Finals will begin on Sunday (Nov 16) at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, bringing together more than 120 top boxers from 15 countries. The event will run from Nov 16 to 20, with boxers competing across 10 weight categories each in the men's and women’s sections. India’s Minakshi Hooda, the reigning world champion in the women’s 48kg category, will lead the country’s campaign on Day 1. Preeti Narender Berwal and Ankush Panghal will also be in action. As the crucial tournament is approaching, let's have a look at all the important information required to know before the start of the World Boxing Cup Finals.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-retentions-who-stayed-who-was-released-and-what-each-team-can-spend-1763221807339">IPL 2026 Retentions: Who stayed, who was released, and what each team can spend</a><h2>World Boxing Cup Finals - Full Schedule</h2><ul><li>Nov 16 (Sunday) - Quarterfinals</li><li>&nbsp;Nov 17 (Monday) - Quarterfinals</li><li>Nov 18 (Tuesday) - Quarterfinals &amp; Semifinals</li><li>Nov 19 (Wednesday) - Semifinals</li><li>Nov 20 (Thursday) - Finals &amp; Medal ceremonies</li></ul>All fights will begin at 2 PM IST.<h2>Where to watch the World Boxing Cup Finals?</h2>Fans can watch the live streaming of the WBC Finals on World Boxing’s official YouTube channel.<h2>India’s Squad for the World Boxing Cup Finals</h2>Men: Jadumani Singh (50kg), Pawan Bartwal (55kg), Sachin (60kg), Hitesh (70kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65kg), Sumit (75kg), Lakshya Chahar (80kg), Jugnoo (85kg), Naveen Kumar (90kg) and Narender (90+kg) &nbsp;Women: Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Minakshi Hooda (48kg), Pooja Rani (80kg), Saweety Boora (75kg), Nupur Sheoran (80+kg), Preeti (54kg), Parveen (60kg), Neeraj Phogat (65kg) and Arundhati Choudhary (70kg).&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fide-world-cup-2025-arjun-beats-aronian-with-black-pieces-to-reach-quarterfinals-harikrishna-to-play-tiebreak-1763217982942">FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun beats Aronian with black pieces to reach last eight</a><h2>Indian boxers to watch out for</h2>Minakshi Hooda (48kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) are India’s strongest medal contenders, as both hold world titles in their weight categories. The team also includes Nupur Sheoran (+80kg), a World Championships silver medal list, and Pooja Rani (80kg), who secured a bronze at the same event.

Minakshi Hooda (48kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) are India’s strongest medal contenders, as both hold world titles in their weight categories. 

The World Boxing Cup (WBC) Finals will begin on Sunday (Nov 16) at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, bringing together more than 120 top boxers from 15 countries. The event will run from Nov 16 to 20, with boxers competing across 10 weight categories each in the men's and women’s sections. India’s Minakshi Hooda, the reigning world champion in the women’s 48kg category, will lead the country’s campaign on Day 1. Preeti Narender Berwal and Ankush Panghal will also be in action. As the crucial tournament is approaching, let's have a look at all the important information required to know before the start of the World Boxing Cup Finals. Also Read - IPL 2026 Retentions: Who stayed, who was released, and what each team can spend World Boxing Cup Finals - Full Schedule Nov 16 (Sunday) - Quarterfinals Nov 17 (Monday) - Quarterfinals Nov 18 (Tuesday) - Quarterfinals & Semifinals Nov 19 (Wednesday) - Semifinals Nov 20 (Thursday) - Finals & Medal ceremonies All fights will begin at 2 PM IST. Where to watch the World Boxing Cup Finals? Fans can watch the live streaming of the WBC Finals on World Boxing’s official YouTube channel. India’s Squad for the World Boxing Cup Finals Men: Jadumani Singh (50kg), Pawan Bartwal (55kg), Sachin (60kg), Hitesh (70kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65kg), Sumit (75kg), Lakshya Chahar (80kg), Jugnoo (85kg), Naveen Kumar (90kg) and Narender (90+kg) Women: Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Minakshi Hooda (48kg), Pooja Rani (80kg), Saweety Boora (75kg), Nupur Sheoran (80+kg), Preeti (54kg), Parveen (60kg), Neeraj Phogat (65kg) and Arundhati Choudhary (70kg). Also Read - FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun beats Aronian with black pieces to reach last eight Indian boxers to watch out for Minakshi Hooda (48kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) are India’s strongest medal contenders, as both hold world titles in their weight categories. The team also includes Nupur Sheoran (+80kg), a World Championships silver medal list, and Pooja Rani (80kg), who secured a bronze at the same event.

Minakshi Hooda (48kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) are India’s strongest medal contenders, as both hold world titles in their weight categories.&nbsp;

World Boxing Cup Finals: All you need to know about fixtures, live streaming & squads

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have announced the list of their retained players ahead of the upcoming auction. Surprisingly, many well-known Indian players have been released by their franchises. Let's have a look at the released players inside.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have announced the list of their retained players ahead of the upcoming auction. Surprisingly, many well-known Indian players have been released by their franchises. Let's have a look at the released players inside.

IPL 2026 retention list: 5 shocking releases of Indian players

Italy’s dream of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take a decisive turn on Sunday (Nov 16) as they face group leaders Norway. In what will be a crucial clash for both Norway and Italy at the iconic San Siro, anything less than a win for the latter will see them enter the Playoffs for a third consecutive time. So ahead of the key clash, here are all the details on how Italy could qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<h2>What are the current standings?</h2>Playing in Group I, Norway have a perfect record of seven wins out of seven and sit top of the pile. For Italy, they are second in the group, having picked up six wins from seven matches and their only defeat of the qualification came against Norway in the away fixture. Norway’s perfect record means they have 21 points with a goal difference of +29 from seven matches and Italy are on 18 points with a goal difference of +12 from the same number of matches.&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>How can Italy qualify for the 2026 World Cup?</h2>As things stand, winners of Group I will directly qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while a runner-up spot guarantees a Playoff berth. Italy will have to win by a margin of nine goals against Norway at San Siro on Sunday, which is the only way they can take the top spot. A nine-goal win margin means Italy’s goal difference will rise to +21, while Norway's goal difference will drop to +20. This will mean that if Italy manage the impossible task, they will qualify for the FIFA World Cup ahead of Norway.&nbsp;This means that even a defeat for Norway with a small margin will see them qualify for the FIFA World Cup on goal difference.&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>Playoff route</h2>If Gennaro Gattuso’s side fails to reach the FIFA World Cup directly, they will have another opportunity to reach the showpiece event through the Playoffs route. Since Italy are already guaranteed a top two finish, they will play in a Playoff contest comprising four teams in a path. These Playoff matches will be played in March over a single leg, with teams ranked higher in FIFA rankings hosting the matches. In this case, Italy will host both the Playoff semifinal and final with an opportunity to reach their first FIFA World Cup since the 2014 tournament.

Norway’s perfect record means they have 21 points with a goal difference of +29 from seven matches and Italy are on 18 points with a goal difference of +12 from the same number of matches.

Italy’s dream of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take a decisive turn on Sunday (Nov 16) as they face group leaders Norway. In what will be a crucial clash for both Norway and Italy at the iconic San Siro, anything less than a win for the latter will see them enter the Playoffs for a third consecutive time. So ahead of the key clash, here are all the details on how Italy could qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. What are the current standings? Playing in Group I, Norway have a perfect record of seven wins out of seven and sit top of the pile. For Italy, they are second in the group, having picked up six wins from seven matches and their only defeat of the qualification came against Norway in the away fixture. Norway’s perfect record means they have 21 points with a goal difference of +29 from seven matches and Italy are on 18 points with a goal difference of +12 from the same number of matches. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes How can Italy qualify for the 2026 World Cup? As things stand, winners of Group I will directly qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while a runner-up spot guarantees a Playoff berth. Italy will have to win by a margin of nine goals against Norway at San Siro on Sunday, which is the only way they can take the top spot. A nine-goal win margin means Italy’s goal difference will rise to +21, while Norway's goal difference will drop to +20. This will mean that if Italy manage the impossible task, they will qualify for the FIFA World Cup ahead of Norway. This means that even a defeat for Norway with a small margin will see them qualify for the FIFA World Cup on goal difference. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Playoff route If Gennaro Gattuso’s side fails to reach the FIFA World Cup directly, they will have another opportunity to reach the showpiece event through the Playoffs route. Since Italy are already guaranteed a top two finish, they will play in a Playoff contest comprising four teams in a path. These Playoff matches will be played in March over a single leg, with teams ranked higher in FIFA rankings hosting the matches. In this case, Italy will host both the Playoff semifinal and final with an opportunity to reach their first FIFA World Cup since the 2014 tournament.

Norway’s perfect record means they have 21 points with a goal difference of +29 from seven matches and Italy are on 18 points with a goal difference of +12 from the same number of matches.

Explained: Here's how Italy can qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of Norway clash

Sanju Samson will officially play for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after his transfer to the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions was confirmed on Saturday (Nov 16). Samson, who led Rajasthan Royals for the last few years and enjoyed a stellar rise, was involved in an ambitious deal that saw Ravindra Jadeja part ways with Chennai Super Kings and move in the other direction. However, it is Samson who is in the spotlight as Rajasthan Royals owner Manoj Badale revealed that he was emotionally drained and wanted to leave during IPL 2025.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">SANJU SAMSON IS YELLOVE. 💛 Anbuden welcome, Chetta!🦁 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlePodu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlePodu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Yellove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Yellove</a> 🦁💛 <a href="https://t.co/uLUfxIsZiU">pic.twitter.com/uLUfxIsZiU</a>&mdash; Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL/status/1989556034512589138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>RR owner makes massive revelation</h2>“The first time this year—or in the past year—that Sanju talked about moving on was probably in Kolkata towards the end of the season. We had a meeting after the game. He’s a very honest guy. He was personally and emotionally drained. He cares a huge amount about RR, and I think having our worst season in 18 years took a lot out of him. Having given the best part of 14 years, with a short break, to RR, he felt he needed a new chapter to refresh the end of his IPL journey,” revealed Badale in a video shared by Rajasthan Royals on their YouTube channel.&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;With the deadline day for retentions set for Saturday, the swap deal, which also involved Sam Curran to the Rajasthan Royals, was confirmed in the morning, hours before the window closed. The move means Samson, a native South Indian, will represent the South Indian side in the IPL for the first time, having had a spell with Delhi Capitals before moving to RR in a second stint.&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;It is reported that CSK paid Rs 18 crores ($2 million) while Jadeja was valued at Rs 15 crores ($1.69 million). The rest of the money involved the transfer of Curran to RR from CSK, as all parties had their share of success in the trade.

Sanju Samson, who led Rajasthan Royals for the last few years and enjoyed a stellar rise, was involved in an ambitious deal that saw Ravindra Jadeja part ways with Chennai Super Kings and move in the other direction. 

Sanju Samson will officially play for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after his transfer to the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions was confirmed on Saturday (Nov 16). Samson, who led Rajasthan Royals for the last few years and enjoyed a stellar rise, was involved in an ambitious deal that saw Ravindra Jadeja part ways with Chennai Super Kings and move in the other direction. However, it is Samson who is in the spotlight as Rajasthan Royals owner Manoj Badale revealed that he was emotionally drained and wanted to leave during IPL 2025.

Sanju Samson, who led Rajasthan Royals for the last few years and enjoyed a stellar rise, was involved in an ambitious deal that saw Ravindra Jadeja part ways with Chennai Super Kings and move in the other direction.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson was emotionally drained, wanted to leave mid-season, reveals RR owner

Indian Test captain Shuman Gill has been officially ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing Kolkata Test as he suffers from neck spasm. As confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team, Gill is under observation and will miss the remainder of the Eden Gardens contest, which is likely to end on Day 3. India restricted South Africa to 93/7 at Stumps on Day 2 as the visitors hold a mere lead of 63 runs in their second innings.&nbsp;<h2>Gill to miss remainder of Eden Gardens Test</h2>"(Gill) was taken to the hospital for examination after the end of day's play," the BCCI statement said. "He is currently under observation in the hospital. He will take no further part in the Test match. He will continue to be monitored by the BCCI medical team."&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;Having opted to retire hurt during Day 2, Gill was suffering from neck spasm and complained of the same to the medical team. While he was batting on 4 off three deliveries, he was advised not to continue before returning to the pavilion. His spasm continued to haunt him as the Indian captain did not bat while the team lost nine wickets. India had to therefore retire hurt Gill before South Africa came out to bat again.&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;For now, Gill is in the hospital in Kolkata and will be under continued observation. In the meantime, Rishabh Pant took charge of the Indian side and showcased his skills. The visitors were reduced to 93/7 and are already steering down the barrel to another Test defeat on Indian soil. South Africa have not won a Test match on Indian soil since 2010, while their last win at the Eden Gardens in red-ball format came in 1996.

As confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team, Shubman Gill is under observation and will miss the remainder of the Eden Gardens contest, which is likely to end on Day 3. 

Indian Test captain Shuman Gill has been officially ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing Kolkata Test as he suffers from neck spasm. As confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team, Gill is under observation and will miss the remainder of the Eden Gardens contest, which is likely to end on Day 3. India restricted South Africa to 93/7 at Stumps on Day 2 as the visitors hold a mere lead of 63 runs in their second innings. Gill to miss remainder of Eden Gardens Test "(Gill) was taken to the hospital for examination after the end of day's play," the BCCI statement said. "He is currently under observation in the hospital. He will take no further part in the Test match. He will continue to be monitored by the BCCI medical team." ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Having opted to retire hurt during Day 2, Gill was suffering from neck spasm and complained of the same to the medical team. While he was batting on 4 off three deliveries, he was advised not to continue before returning to the pavilion. His spasm continued to haunt him as the Indian captain did not bat while the team lost nine wickets. India had to therefore retire hurt Gill before South Africa came out to bat again. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes For now, Gill is in the hospital in Kolkata and will be under continued observation. In the meantime, Rishabh Pant took charge of the Indian side and showcased his skills. The visitors were reduced to 93/7 and are already steering down the barrel to another Test defeat on Indian soil. South Africa have not won a Test match on Indian soil since 2010, while their last win at the Eden Gardens in red-ball format came in 1996.

As confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team, Shubman Gill is under observation and will miss the remainder of the Eden Gardens contest, which is likely to end on Day 3.&nbsp;

IND vs SA: Shubman Gill to miss remainder of Kolkata Test, currently under observation in hospital

Carlos Alcaraz said Saturday that Jannik Sinner is the favourite to retain his ATP Finals title at home after the new world number one set up a blockbuster finale with his Italian rival in the prestigious season-ending tournament.&nbsp;Alcaraz cruised past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 in Turin to set up the title match with Sinner all tennis fans wanted to see after a series of thrilling battles between the pair this year.&nbsp;The Spaniard has had the better of his clashes with Sinner 10-5, and has won four of this season's five meetings which have all come in the final of top-level tournaments.&nbsp;Alcaraz triumphed in the finals of the US Open and Roland Garros, the latter after roaring back from two sets down and saving three match points, but lost the Wimbledon final to Sinner.&nbsp;And he believes that Sinner, a 7-5, 6-2 winner over Alex de Minaur earlier on Saturday, is favourite to lift the trophy on Sunday in front of his home fans.&nbsp;"I mean, I'm the number one... and he's playing the best on indoor court. We're playing in front of his home crowd, so I would say he's the favourite," Alcaraz told reporters.&nbsp;"Don't want to believe it, but I would say he's the favourite for tomorrow."&nbsp;Sunday's final has extra spice due to Alcaraz pipping Sinner to the top spot in the men's rankings at the end of 2025 and him contesting his 11th final of the season in front of a partisan Italian crowd.&nbsp;"Well, I expect at least three or four people in the crowd cheering for me," Alcaraz joked."Obviously the people are going to be cheering for him but I will try to be really, really focused on my game and on the things that I have to do."&nbsp;Canada's Auger-Aliassime is an indoor specialist, having won seven of his eight titles on indoor courts but even he could not handle Alcaraz who took control of the match by breaking serve in game four of the first set with a brilliant hooked volley.&nbsp;Alcaraz breezed into a one-set lead with another break of serve and then completed his victory without much difficulty and without having to play his most spectacular tennis.&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>Sinner awaits</h2>Sinner has yet to drop a service game but will have a much tougher test against Alcaraz after the second seed racked up his 13th straight win over De Minaur.&nbsp;"Honestly every matchup (with Alcaraz) is different. We saw it in Rome and Paris, even if it's the same surface (clay), it can change," said Sinner.&nbsp;Sinner has won his last 18 sets played in Turin and the four-time Grand Slam champion is on a 30-match winning streak on indoor hard courts.&nbsp;The 24-year-old has not dropped a set at the ATP Finals since losing the 2023 final to Novak Djokovic, while De Minaur ends his year in a more upbeat mood than the one he had after losing to Lorenzo Musetti in the group stage.&nbsp;De Minaur admitted that he had been in a "dark place" after that loss which almost cost him a place in the last four before he beat Taylor Fritz to set up Saturday's clash with Sinner.&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;"I had a little shift in perspective. Of course, like, sitting here right now, I feel like I should have finished my Turin campaign having won two matches instead of one," De Minaur told reporters.&nbsp;De Minaur fought off two break points in the opening game of the semi-final but then failed to convert any of the three he carved out in Sinner's first service game.&nbsp;The Australian resisted again when Sinner threatened to break in the seventh and ninth games, but the second seed eventually struck the key blow at 5-5 and snatched the first set.&nbsp;Sinner surged 4-0 ahead in the second set before wrapping up his ninth straight win at the tournament, becoming the youngest player since Lleyton Hewitt in 2004 to reach three finals at the season-ending event.&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.

Carlos Alcaraz cruised past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 in Turin to set up the title match with Sinner all tennis fans wanted to see after a series of thrilling battles between the pair this year.

Carlos Alcaraz said Saturday that Jannik Sinner is the favourite to retain his ATP Finals title at home after the new world number one set up a blockbuster finale with his Italian rival in the prestigious season-ending tournament. Alcaraz cruised past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 in Turin to set up the title match with Sinner all tennis fans wanted to see after a series of thrilling battles between the pair this year. The Spaniard has had the better of his clashes with Sinner 10-5, and has won four of this season's five meetings which have all come in the final of top-level tournaments. Alcaraz triumphed in the finals of the US Open and Roland Garros, the latter after roaring back from two sets down and saving three match points, but lost the Wimbledon final to Sinner. And he believes that Sinner, a 7-5, 6-2 winner over Alex de Minaur earlier on Saturday, is favourite to lift the trophy on Sunday in front of his home fans. "I mean, I'm the number one... and he's playing the best on indoor court. We're playing in front of his home crowd, so I would say he's the favourite," Alcaraz told reporters. "Don't want to believe it, but I would say he's the favourite for tomorrow." Sunday's final has extra spice due to Alcaraz pipping Sinner to the top spot in the men's rankings at the end of 2025 and him contesting his 11th final of the season in front of a partisan Italian crowd. "Well, I expect at least three or four people in the crowd cheering for me," Alcaraz joked. "Obviously the people are going to be cheering for him but I will try to be really, really focused on my game and on the things that I have to do." Canada's Auger-Aliassime is an indoor specialist, having won seven of his eight titles on indoor courts but even he could not handle Alcaraz who took control of the match by breaking serve in game four of the first set with a brilliant hooked volley. Alcaraz breezed into a one-set lead with another break of serve and then completed his victory without much difficulty and without having to play his most spectacular tennis. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Sinner awaits Sinner has yet to drop a service game but will have a much tougher test against Alcaraz after the second seed racked up his 13th straight win over De Minaur. "Honestly every matchup (with Alcaraz) is different. We saw it in Rome and Paris, even if it's the same surface (clay), it can change," said Sinner. Sinner has won his last 18 sets played in Turin and the four-time Grand Slam champion is on a 30-match winning streak on indoor hard courts. The 24-year-old has not dropped a set at the ATP Finals since losing the 2023 final to Novak Djokovic, while De Minaur ends his year in a more upbeat mood than the one he had after losing to Lorenzo Musetti in the group stage. De Minaur admitted that he had been in a "dark place" after that loss which almost cost him a place in the last four before he beat Taylor Fritz to set up Saturday's clash with Sinner. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes "I had a little shift in perspective. Of course, like, sitting here right now, I feel like I should have finished my Turin campaign having won two matches instead of one," De Minaur told reporters. De Minaur fought off two break points in the opening game of the semi-final but then failed to convert any of the three he carved out in Sinner's first service game. The Australian resisted again when Sinner threatened to break in the seventh and ninth games, but the second seed eventually struck the key blow at 5-5 and snatched the first set. Sinner surged 4-0 ahead in the second set before wrapping up his ninth straight win at the tournament, becoming the youngest player since Lleyton Hewitt in 2004 to reach three finals at the season-ending event. 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.

Carlos Alcaraz cruised past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 in Turin to set up the title match with Sinner all tennis fans wanted to see after a series of thrilling battles between the pair this year.

ATP Finals: Carlos Alcaraz secures showdown clash with Jannik Sinner

Scotland face a winner-takes-all shootout against Denmark on Tuesday with an automatic World Cup berth at stake despite a 3-2 defeat against Greece.&nbsp;On an evening of compelling drama on Saturday, Steve Clarke's men narrowly failed to recover from 3-0 down while Belarus held Group C leaders Denmark 2-2 in Copenhagen in a shock result.&nbsp;The Danes, with 11 points, lead Scotland by a single point after five matches ahead of their decisive meeting in Glasgow, though they have a far superior goal difference and can afford to draw.&nbsp;Scotland must secure all three points to reach their first World Cup since 1998. Scotland captain Andy Robertson said his team were relieved to still be alive.&nbsp;"Winner takes all on Tuesday, that's all we could ask for," he told the BBC. "People were writing us off from the start of the group. Now we've got a shootout to win the group and it's all to play for on Tuesday.&nbsp;"We heard the fans start cheering when we were 3-1 down which was a bit strange, but we didn't know what went on.&nbsp;"We're disappointed with the result today, but to have a final against Denmark at home, with a play-off still in the bag, what more can you ask for?"&nbsp;Scotland's men made a disastrous start in Piraeus, falling behind to an early goal from Anastasios Bakasetas, who sidestepped Grant Hanley before drilling home.&nbsp;Goalkeeper Craig Gordon kept his team in the match with a succession of sharp saves as Greece threatened to overwhelm the Scots, who looked desperately short of belief and intensity.&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;The home team, who cannot qualify for the World Cup, could have been out of sight well before half-time but Clarke's team somehow weathered the storm and found their feet.&nbsp;Scott McTominay rattled the bar as the clock ticked over into stoppage time at the end of the first half while Che Adams headed narrowly wide and Ben Gannon-Doak squandered a glorious chance to level on the stroke of half-time.&nbsp;Adams missed another gilt-edged chance to level in the 53rd minute and four minutes later the Greeks caught Scotland out with a sucker punch.&nbsp;Andrews Tetteh raced down the left on the break, squaring for Konstantinos Karetsas, who produced a superb finish.&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;Christos Tzolis then beat Gordon with a powerful strike from range to make it 3-0.Gannon-Doak pulled a goal back for in the 65th minute and Ryan Christie nodded home Robertson's cross as news filtered through from Copenhagen that Belarus had come from behind to take the lead.&nbsp;But Scotland squandered a number of good chances, with McTominay and George Hirst going agonisingly close and Denmark found a late equaliser.&nbsp;However, it is all to play for at Hampden Park on Tuesday, with Scotland knowing if they miss out on automatic qualification, the play-offs loom.&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.

Scotland must secure all three points to reach their first World Cup since 1998. Scotland captain Andy Robertson said his team were relieved to still be alive.

Scotland face a winner-takes-all shootout against Denmark on Tuesday with an automatic World Cup berth at stake despite a 3-2 defeat against Greece. On an evening of compelling drama on Saturday, Steve Clarke's men narrowly failed to recover from 3-0 down while Belarus held Group C leaders Denmark 2-2 in Copenhagen in a shock result. The Danes, with 11 points, lead Scotland by a single point after five matches ahead of their decisive meeting in Glasgow, though they have a far superior goal difference and can afford to draw. Scotland must secure all three points to reach their first World Cup since 1998. Scotland captain Andy Robertson said his team were relieved to still be alive. "Winner takes all on Tuesday, that's all we could ask for," he told the BBC. "People were writing us off from the start of the group. Now we've got a shootout to win the group and it's all to play for on Tuesday. "We heard the fans start cheering when we were 3-1 down which was a bit strange, but we didn't know what went on. "We're disappointed with the result today, but to have a final against Denmark at home, with a play-off still in the bag, what more can you ask for?" Scotland's men made a disastrous start in Piraeus, falling behind to an early goal from Anastasios Bakasetas, who sidestepped Grant Hanley before drilling home. Goalkeeper Craig Gordon kept his team in the match with a succession of sharp saves as Greece threatened to overwhelm the Scots, who looked desperately short of belief and intensity. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes The home team, who cannot qualify for the World Cup, could have been out of sight well before half-time but Clarke's team somehow weathered the storm and found their feet. Scott McTominay rattled the bar as the clock ticked over into stoppage time at the end of the first half while Che Adams headed narrowly wide and Ben Gannon-Doak squandered a glorious chance to level on the stroke of half-time. Adams missed another gilt-edged chance to level in the 53rd minute and four minutes later the Greeks caught Scotland out with a sucker punch. Andrews Tetteh raced down the left on the break, squaring for Konstantinos Karetsas, who produced a superb finish. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Christos Tzolis then beat Gordon with a powerful strike from range to make it 3-0. Gannon-Doak pulled a goal back for in the 65th minute and Ryan Christie nodded home Robertson's cross as news filtered through from Copenhagen that Belarus had come from behind to take the lead. But Scotland squandered a number of good chances, with McTominay and George Hirst going agonisingly close and Denmark found a late equaliser. However, it is all to play for at Hampden Park on Tuesday, with Scotland knowing if they miss out on automatic qualification, the play-offs loom. 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.

Scotland must secure all three points to reach their first World Cup since 1998. Scotland captain Andy Robertson said his team were relieved to still be alive.

FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers: Scotland face shootout against Denmark after Greece defeat

Slovenia clinched a spot in the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers after securing an unbeatable lead over India in the play-off tie held in Bangalore on Saturday (November 15). In the opening singles match, world No. 162 Tamara Zidansek overcame India’s Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (No. 381) in a gripping three-set contest, winning 6-3, 4-6, 6-1. Zidansek controlled the opening set comfortably, but Bhamidipaty mounted an impressive comeback in the second, jumping ahead 5-1 and forcing a decider. The Slovenian then raised her level in the final set, racing ahead to deliver the first point for her team. Reflecting on the win, Zidansek said the weekend felt “almost like a dream,” praising the Indian team’s effort and expressing hope that their performances would encourage more young girls in India to pursue tennis. The second singles rubber saw the highest-ranked players of each side face off: Kaja Juvan (No. 98) for Slovenia and Sahaja Yamalapalli (No. 309) for India. Juvan edged the opening set with a late break and then tightened her grip early in the second, ultimately sealing a 6-4, 6-2 victory that secured the tie for Slovenia.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-retentions-who-stayed-who-was-released-and-what-each-team-can-spend-1763221807339">IPL 2026 Retentions: Who stayed, who was released, and what each team can spend</a>&nbsp;In the day’s concluding doubles match, Slovenia’s Dalila Jakupovic and Nika Radisic met India’s Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare. The Slovenians dominated the first set 6-1, but the Indian pair rebounded strongly, taking the second set 6-3 and pushing the contest to a super tiebreak. Raina and Thombare held firm to snatch a 1-6, 6-3, 10-7 win — India’s lone point of the tie. Despite the defeat, the Indian players emphasized the pride of performing at home and the rising enthusiasm for women’s sports. Bhamidipaty expressed gratitude for the home support, while Yamalapalli, who grew up playing at the venue, said the crowd’s energy made the day memorable and hoped that young spectators would be inspired by the team’s efforts.Slovenia ultimately triumphed 2-1 to move forward to the 2026 Qualifiers.

Billie Jean King Cup 2026 qualifiers: India falls short as Slovenia advances

Slovenia clinched a spot in the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers after securing an unbeatable lead over India in the play-off tie held in Bangalore on Saturday (November 15). In the opening singles match, world No. 162 Tamara Zidansek overcame India’s Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (No. 381) in a gripping three-set contest, winning 6-3, 4-6, 6-1. Zidansek controlled the opening set comfortably, but Bhamidipaty mounted an impressive comeback in the second, jumping ahead 5-1 and forcing a decider. The Slovenian then raised her level in the final set, racing ahead to deliver the first point for her team. Reflecting on the win, Zidansek said the weekend felt “almost like a dream,” praising the Indian team’s effort and expressing hope that their performances would encourage more young girls in India to pursue tennis. The second singles rubber saw the highest-ranked players of each side face off: Kaja Juvan (No. 98) for Slovenia and Sahaja Yamalapalli (No. 309) for India. Juvan edged the opening set with a late break and then tightened her grip early in the second, ultimately sealing a 6-4, 6-2 victory that secured the tie for Slovenia. Also Read: IPL 2026 Retentions: Who stayed, who was released, and what each team can spend In the day’s concluding doubles match, Slovenia’s Dalila Jakupovic and Nika Radisic met India’s Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare. The Slovenians dominated the first set 6-1, but the Indian pair rebounded strongly, taking the second set 6-3 and pushing the contest to a super tiebreak. Raina and Thombare held firm to snatch a 1-6, 6-3, 10-7 win — India’s lone point of the tie. Despite the defeat, the Indian players emphasized the pride of performing at home and the rising enthusiasm for women’s sports. Bhamidipaty expressed gratitude for the home support, while Yamalapalli, who grew up playing at the venue, said the crowd’s energy made the day memorable and hoped that young spectators would be inspired by the team’s efforts. Slovenia ultimately triumphed 2-1 to move forward to the 2026 Qualifiers.

Slovenia beat India 2-1 in Bangalore, with wins from Zidansek and Juvan securing a place in the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers being played in Bengaluru

The IPL 2026 retention list—featuring the players kept and released by all ten Indian Premier League franchises ahead of the upcoming auction—was formally unveiled on Saturday (November 15). Punjab Kings held on to the largest squad, retaining 21 players, while Kolkata Knight Riders kept the fewest, with just 12. KKR made some major decisions, letting go of long-time star Andre Russell, who had been with the franchise since 2014, and releasing Venkatesh Iyer, their costliest signing in franchise history last season.&nbsp;Chennai Super Kings are expected to be highly active at the auction after parting ways with 13 players from their previous roster, including the now-retired Ravichandran Ashwin. MS Dhoni, however, remains with the team.Other high-profile names released across franchises include Glenn Maxwell, Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, and Ravi Bishnoi. Unlike the drastic squad reshaping that typically happens before mega auctions—where teams can retain only a small core—franchises are allowed to keep the majority of their squads ahead of mini auctions, as long as they stay within the INR 120 crore budget and maintain a roster of 18 to 25 players.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fide-world-cup-2025-arjun-beats-aronian-with-black-pieces-to-reach-quarterfinals-harikrishna-to-play-tiebreak-1763217982942">FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun beats Aronian with black pieces to reach quarterfinals; Harikrishna to play tiebreak</a>&nbsp;Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained 17 members of their title-winning squad, with Virat Kohli still at the forefront. A series of player trades have also reshaped teams heading into IPL 2026. CSK exchanged Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran with Rajasthan Royals in return for Sanju Samson. Donovan Ferreira rejoined RR from Delhi Capitals through a swap involving Nitish Rana.&nbsp;Shardul Thakur was traded from Lucknow Super Giants to Mumbai Indians in exchange for Arjun Tendulkar. LSG further strengthened their fast-bowling department by securing Mohammed Shami in an all-cash deal with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Additionally, Mumbai Indians picked up West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford from Gujarat Titans, while Mayank Markande returned to the MI setup in a move from KKR. The trade window remains open for further moves.<h2>Here is the complete list of all the teams</h2>Chennai Super KingsCurrent team and retained players: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, MS Dhoni, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis. Traded in: Sanju Samson (from RR).Released players: Rahul Tripathi, Vansh Bedi, C Andre Siddarth, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Sam Curran (traded to RR), Ravindra Jadeja (traded to RR), Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Shaik Rasheed, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, and Matheesha Pathirana.Purse remaining: Rs 43.40 crore&nbsp;Mumbai IndiansCurrent team and retained players: Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ryan Rickleton, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Naman Dhir, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Allah Ghafanzar, Ashwani Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks. Traded in: Sherfane Rutherford (from GT), Mayank Markande (from KKR), Shardul Thakur (from LSG).Released players: Satyanarayana Raju, Reece Topley, KL Shrijith, Karn Sharma, Arjun Tendulkar (traded to LSG), Bevon Jacobs, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Lizaad Williams, and Vignesh Puthur.Purse remaining: Rs 2.75 crore&nbsp;Kolkata Knight RidersCurrent team and retained players: Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Varun Chakravarthy, Ramandeep Singh, Ankul Roy, Rovman Powell, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav AroraReleased players: Andre Russell, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock, Moeen Ali, Anrich Nortje, Luvnith Sisodia, Chetan Sakariya, Spencer Johnson and Mayank Markande (traded to MI).Purse remaining: Rs 64.30 crore&nbsp;Royal Challengers BengaluruCurrent team and retained players: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam, Abhinandan Singh, and Suyash Sharma.Released players: Swastik Chikara, Mayank Agarwal, Tim Seifert, Liam Livingstone, Manoj Bhandage, Lungi Ngidi, Blessing Muzarabani, and Mohit Rathee.Purse remaining: Rs 16.40 crore&nbsp;Punjab KingsCurrent team and retained players: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyala Avinash, Harnoor Pannu, Suryansh Shedge, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Lockie Ferguson, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Vishnu Vinod.Released players: Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, and Kuldeep Sen.Purse remaining: Rs 11.50 crore&nbsp;Gujarat TitansCurrent team and retained players: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav.Released players: &nbsp;Sherfane Rutherford (traded to MI), Mahipal Lomror, Karim Janat, Dasun Shanaka, Gerald Coetzee, and Kulwant Khejroliya.Purse remaining: Rs 12.90 crore&nbsp;Rajasthan RoyalsCurrent team and retained players: Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Rathore, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Jofra Archer, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Nandre Burger. Traded in: Ravindra Jadeja (from CSK), Sam Curran (from CSK).Released players: Sanju Samson (traded to CSK), Nitish Rana (traded to DC), Wanindu Hasaranga, and Maheesh TheekshanaPurse remaining: Rs 16.05 crore&nbsp;Sunrisers HyderabadCurrent team and retained players: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aniket Verma, R. Smaran, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Zeeshan Ansari.Released players: Mohammed Shami (traded to LSG), Adam Zampa, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder, Abhinav Manohar, Atharva Taide, and Sachin Baby.Purse remaining: Rs 25.50 crore&nbsp;Lucknow Super GiantsCurrent team and retained players: Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Rishabh Pant (c), Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Arshin Kulkarni, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Akash Singh. Traded in: Mohammed Shami (from SRH).Released players: Aryan Juyal, David Miller, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shardul Thakur (traded to MI), Akash Deep, Ravi Bishnoi, and Shamar Joseph.Purse remaining: Rs 22.95 crore&nbsp;Delhi CapitalsCurrent team and retained players:&nbsp;Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Ajay Mandal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera. Traded in: Nitish Rana.Released players: Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Donovan Ferreira (traded to RR), Sediqullah Atal, Manvanth Kumar, Mohit Sharma, and Darshan Nalkande.Purse remaining: Rs 21.80 crore

IPL 2026 Retentions: Who stayed, who was released, and what each team can spend

The IPL 2026 retention list—featuring the players kept and released by all ten Indian Premier League franchises ahead of the upcoming auction—was formally unveiled on Saturday (November 15). Punjab Kings held on to the largest squad, retaining 21 players, while Kolkata Knight Riders kept the fewest, with just 12. KKR made some major decisions, letting go of long-time star Andre Russell, who had been with the franchise since 2014, and releasing Venkatesh Iyer, their costliest signing in franchise history last season. Chennai Super Kings are expected to be highly active at the auction after parting ways with 13 players from their previous roster, including the now-retired Ravichandran Ashwin. MS Dhoni, however, remains with the team. Other high-profile names released across franchises include Glenn Maxwell, Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, and Ravi Bishnoi. Unlike the drastic squad reshaping that typically happens before mega auctions—where teams can retain only a small core—franchises are allowed to keep the majority of their squads ahead of mini auctions, as long as they stay within the INR 120 crore budget and maintain a roster of 18 to 25 players. Also Read: FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun beats Aronian with black pieces to reach quarterfinals; Harikrishna to play tiebreak Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained 17 members of their title-winning squad, with Virat Kohli still at the forefront. A series of player trades have also reshaped teams heading into IPL 2026. CSK exchanged Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran with Rajasthan Royals in return for Sanju Samson. Donovan Ferreira rejoined RR from Delhi Capitals through a swap involving Nitish Rana. Shardul Thakur was traded from Lucknow Super Giants to Mumbai Indians in exchange for Arjun Tendulkar. LSG further strengthened their fast-bowling department by securing Mohammed Shami in an all-cash deal with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Additionally, Mumbai Indians picked up West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford from Gujarat Titans, while Mayank Markande returned to the MI setup in a move from KKR. The trade window remains open for further moves. Here is the complete list of all the teams Chennai Super Kings Current team and retained players: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, MS Dhoni, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis. Traded in: Sanju Samson (from RR). Released players: Rahul Tripathi, Vansh Bedi, C Andre Siddarth, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Sam Curran (traded to RR), Ravindra Jadeja (traded to RR), Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Shaik Rasheed, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, and Matheesha Pathirana. Purse remaining: Rs 43.40 crore Mumbai Indians Current team and retained players: Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ryan Rickleton, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Naman Dhir, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Allah Ghafanzar, Ashwani Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks. Traded in: Sherfane Rutherford (from GT), Mayank Markande (from KKR), Shardul Thakur (from LSG). Released players: Satyanarayana Raju, Reece Topley, KL Shrijith, Karn Sharma, Arjun Tendulkar (traded to LSG), Bevon Jacobs, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Lizaad Williams, and Vignesh Puthur. Purse remaining: Rs 2.75 crore Kolkata Knight Riders Current team and retained players: Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Varun Chakravarthy, Ramandeep Singh, Ankul Roy, Rovman Powell, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora Released players: Andre Russell, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock, Moeen Ali, Anrich Nortje, Luvnith Sisodia, Chetan Sakariya, Spencer Johnson and Mayank Markande (traded to MI). Purse remaining: Rs 64.30 crore Royal Challengers Bengaluru Current team and retained players: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam, Abhinandan Singh, and Suyash Sharma. Released players: Swastik Chikara, Mayank Agarwal, Tim Seifert, Liam Livingstone, Manoj Bhandage, Lungi Ngidi, Blessing Muzarabani, and Mohit Rathee. Purse remaining: Rs 16.40 crore Punjab Kings Current team and retained players: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyala Avinash, Harnoor Pannu, Suryansh Shedge, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Lockie Ferguson, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Vishnu Vinod. Released players: Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, and Kuldeep Sen. Purse remaining: Rs 11.50 crore Gujarat Titans Current team and retained players: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav. Released players: Sherfane Rutherford (traded to MI), Mahipal Lomror, Karim Janat, Dasun Shanaka, Gerald Coetzee, and Kulwant Khejroliya. Purse remaining: Rs 12.90 crore Rajasthan Royals Current team and retained players: Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Rathore, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Jofra Archer, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Nandre Burger. Traded in: Ravindra Jadeja (from CSK), Sam Curran (from CSK). Released players: Sanju Samson (traded to CSK), Nitish Rana (traded to DC), Wanindu Hasaranga, and Maheesh Theekshana Purse remaining: Rs 16.05 crore Sunrisers Hyderabad Current team and retained players: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aniket Verma, R. Smaran, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Zeeshan Ansari. Released players: Mohammed Shami (traded to LSG), Adam Zampa, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder, Abhinav Manohar, Atharva Taide, and Sachin Baby. Purse remaining: Rs 25.50 crore Lucknow Super Giants Current team and retained players: Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Rishabh Pant (c), Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Arshin Kulkarni, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Akash Singh. Traded in: Mohammed Shami (from SRH). Released players: Aryan Juyal, David Miller, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shardul Thakur (traded to MI), Akash Deep, Ravi Bishnoi, and Shamar Joseph. Purse remaining: Rs 22.95 crore Delhi Capitals Current team and retained players: Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Ajay Mandal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera. Traded in: Nitish Rana. Released players: Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Donovan Ferreira (traded to RR), Sediqullah Atal, Manvanth Kumar, Mohit Sharma, and Darshan Nalkande. Purse remaining: Rs 21.80 crore

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Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi produced a commanding performance to beat Levon Aronian and reach the quarterfinals of the ongonig FIDE World Cup 2025 on Saturday (November 15). Playing with the black pieces, Arjun declined a draw offer in a sharp middlegame and gradually tightened the pressure until Aronian was forced to concede on move 38, his king trapped in the corner and facing a crushing three-piece attack.&nbsp;Arjun, who had drawn the first game of the Round 5 matchup with white, said afterward that the position remained unclear for a long time. “I wasn’t sure if I was better. But once he played knight e3 and proposed a draw, I felt confident I could push for a win because he seemed satisfied with splitting the point,” he was quoted as saying post his match. Arjun is now one of only two top-10 seeds still in contention.&nbsp;Also Read: I<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sa-1st-test-just-give-me-one-over-what-mohammed-siraj-told-shubman-gill-as-hosts-dominate-1763210394294">ND vs SA, 1st Test | 'Just give me one over': What Mohammed Siraj told Shubman Gill as hosts dominate</a>&nbsp;His next opponent will be the winner of the clash between GM Wei Yi and GM Samuel Sevian. Elsewhere in other matches, Wei Yi booked his place in the quarterfinals by defeating Sevian in a 73-move marathon. Uzbekistan enjoyed a strong day as well, with Nodirbek Yakubboev beating Gabriel Sargissian in just 35 moves, and Sindarov Javokhir overcoming Frederik Svane in 47 moves. Three other matches, including that of P. Harikrishna, will be decided in tiebreaks. Harikrishna, playing white, pushed for an advantage but Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara held firm defensively. With no breakthroughs possible, the players agreed to a draw after 35 moves.<h2>Indian results (Round 5, Game 2)</h2>GM Levon Aronian lost to GM Arjun Erigaisi (0.5:1.5 aggregate); GM P Harikrishna drew with GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (1:1 aggregate)

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun beats Aronian with black pieces to reach quarterfinals; Harikrishna to play tiebreak

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi produced a commanding performance to beat Levon Aronian and reach the quarterfinals of the ongonig FIDE World Cup 2025 on Saturday (November 15). Playing with the black pieces, Arjun declined a draw offer in a sharp middlegame and gradually tightened the pressure until Aronian was forced to concede on move 38, his king trapped in the corner and facing a crushing three-piece attack. Arjun, who had drawn the first game of the Round 5 matchup with white, said afterward that the position remained unclear for a long time. “I wasn’t sure if I was better. But once he played knight e3 and proposed a draw, I felt confident I could push for a win because he seemed satisfied with splitting the point,” he was quoted as saying post his match. Arjun is now one of only two top-10 seeds still in contention. Also Read: IND vs SA, 1st Test | 'Just give me one over': What Mohammed Siraj told Shubman Gill as hosts dominate His next opponent will be the winner of the clash between GM Wei Yi and GM Samuel Sevian. Elsewhere in other matches, Wei Yi booked his place in the quarterfinals by defeating Sevian in a 73-move marathon. Uzbekistan enjoyed a strong day as well, with Nodirbek Yakubboev beating Gabriel Sargissian in just 35 moves, and Sindarov Javokhir overcoming Frederik Svane in 47 moves. Three other matches, including that of P. Harikrishna, will be decided in tiebreaks. Harikrishna, playing white, pushed for an advantage but Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara held firm defensively. With no breakthroughs possible, the players agreed to a draw after 35 moves. Indian results (Round 5, Game 2) GM Levon Aronian lost to GM Arjun Erigaisi (0.5:1.5 aggregate); GM P Harikrishna drew with GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (1:1 aggregate)

Arjun Erigaisi beat Levon Aronian to reach the FIDE World Cup 2025 quarterfinals, while Harikrishna was held to a draw and will play a tiebreak

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