India secured a 14-run victory over West Indies in the third T20I, taking a 2-1 series lead. Captain Shreyas Iyer praised his bowlers for their confidence and execution, and also highlighted strong performances from openers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan. West Indies captain Shai Hope acknowledged their bowling shortcomings and the need for a stable opening partnership.
Kazuyoshi Miura, 59, became Japan's oldest third-tier league player, extending his remarkable 42nd-season career with Fukushima United and continuing his professional football journey across five decades.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4, while Ben Shelton rallied past Luca Van Assche to set up a Paris Masters final, with the Spaniard chasing his first seasonal Masters crown.
Pratika Rawal scored an unbeaten 100 and Shree Charani took career-best figures of 4/23 as India thrashed Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the opening women's ODI. India comfortably chased down Zimbabwe's total of 197 with contributions from Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, despite some fielding lapses.
Indian badminton sensation Tanvi Patri, 15, is focused on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, despite battling multiple injuries. Fresh from a Youth Olympics silver, she also aims for Asian and World Junior Championships titles and a top-30 world ranking, drawing inspiration from her Chinese training roots and badminton idols.
Shreyas Iyer blamed the dramatic change in pitch conditions for India's 244-run defeat to New Zealand in the fourth ODI, saying the surface went from a batting-friendly belter to a seamer-friendly track. He vowed to regroup and fight back in the series decider.
Indian para-athletes Pranav Soorma and Dharamvir secured gold and bronze medals respectively in the men's club throw F51 event at the Asian Para Games. Soorma successfully defended his title with a new Games record, while Dharamvir added to India's medal tally.
Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia expressed confidence that a 'different Hardik Pandya' will emerge at the franchise, asserting that both Pandya and the team are committed for the long term following his trade from Mumbai Indians. Wadia believes Pandya's experience and wisdom will strengthen the team's core and support captain Shreyas Iyer.
In the Under-19 Asia Cup clash against Pakistan, Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid, sons of cricketing legends, had disappointing performances, falling cheaply. However, Arjun Rajput's magnificent century rescued the Indian innings from an early collapse, providing crucial momentum against arch-rivals Pakistan.
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their winning streak for a third consecutive day, driven by sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and a dip in global crude oil prices. The Sensex closed above 81,900, while the Nifty settled near 25,300, despite mixed global cues.
Gokulam Kerala FC defeated 10-man Rajasthan United FC 1-0 in an Indian Football League match, with Crislan da Silva scoring the decisive goal in the 68th minute. The win propelled Gokulam Kerala to the top of the table with six points from two matches, while Rajasthan United remained at the bottom. Rajasthan United's task was made harder when Novin received a straight red card in the 78th minute.
The Indian men's volleyball team secured its second consecutive victory at the Asian Games, defeating Hong Kong, China 3-0 in a Pool C preliminary round match.
Four Indian golfers, including Anirban Lahiri, shot 1-over 71 to be placed Tied-38th after the first round of the Philippine Open. Other Indian players struggled, while New Zealand's Nick Voke took the lead in this season-ending Asian Tour event.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has secured her spot in the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals in December, demonstrating her continued prowess at the highest level. The two-time Olympic medallist recently clinched the Hylo Open and Japan Open titles, alongside a runner-up finish at the French Open, significantly boosting her world ranking. Sindhu firmly believes that age is not a limiting factor, asserting that '31 is the new 21,' and attributes her sustained success to diligent body care, strategic scheduling, and an unwavering passion for badminton.
17-year-old Indian tennis player Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi has ended a 14-year wait for an Indian woman to reach a WTA Tour-level singles quarter-final.
On The Rediff Podcast, Abhay Jodhpurkar talks about his first meeting with A R Rahman, how he landed Mere Naam Tu, working with Amit Trivedi, Pritam and Ajay-Atul, and what winning the National Award means to him.
India suffered a shocking top-order collapse against New Zealand in the fourth ODI, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer dismissed for ducks in the first over. The visitors slumped to 9/4, reviving memories of their 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat.
Defending champions Rajputana Royals defeated Prithviraaj Yodhas 5-3 in the opening match of the second Archery Premier League season. Led by Ojas Deotale, Ella Gibson, and Mete Gazoz, the Royals secured a hard-fought victory despite a strong comeback attempt by the Yodhas, who ultimately faltered with a costly error in the final moments.
Lorenzo Musetti stunned newly crowned world number one Alexander Zverev 7-6(5), 6-2 at the Paris Masters, spoiling the German's first match following his rise to the rankings summit.
Indian physicist Professor Ashoke Sen has been awarded the prestigious Oskar Klein Medal for 2026, making him the first Indian to receive this honour. Recognised for his groundbreaking work in string theory, including S-duality and black hole entropy, Sen delivered the memorial lecture at Stockholm University. He has previously received numerous accolades such as the Breakthrough Prize, Dirac Medal, and Padma Bhushan.
Newly crowned Formula One world champion Kimi Antonelli, the youngest driver to win the title, paid tribute to his childhood hero Ayrton Senna, highlighting the late Brazilian's talent, work ethic, and dedication as continuing influences on his approach to the sport.
Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia discusses the high-profile trade involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh, calling it the biggest in IPL history. He explains the cricketing decision behind letting go of Arshdeep for Pandya, aiming to improve the franchise's prospects.
India face West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, needing one more win to seal the series as Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan lead the batting charge.
Manchester United have dismissed manager Michael Carrick following a prolonged winless run in the Premier League, which saw the club drop into the relegation zone after a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa.
Indian javelin thrower Sukhchain secured a bronze medal in the men's F55 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. His throw of 29.94m placed him behind China's Zhou Feifei, who set a new world record, and Iran's Zaker Zafar.
Lewis Hamilton is set to make his 400th Formula One start at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, a milestone that sees rivals and fellow drivers praising his remarkable longevity, sustained speed, and unwavering dedication to the sport.
League leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face Odisha FC in an Indian Super League match on Thursday, aiming to extend their winning run and consolidate their top position. Mohun Bagan seeks its fourth successive victory, while Odisha FC, yet to win this season, looks to turn its campaign around.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen expressed immense satisfaction after winning the Hylo Open men's singles title, attributing his success to consistent effort and a match-by-match approach. He defeated Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in straight games to secure his seventh BWF World Tour title.
The Manchester United Supporters' Trust has strongly criticised the club's ownership, the Glazer family, following the dismissal of manager Michael Carrick. The trust highlighted issues beyond on-pitch performance, including aggressive ticketing policies and a lack of investment, urging the owners to take responsibility and rebuild trust with supporters. This comes as Carrick becomes the seventh manager sacked since 2013, and the third since minority owner Jim Ratcliffe joined in 2024.
FC Bengaluru United secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Mohammedan SC in the Indian Football League, with substitute Akshunna Tyagi scoring a stoppage-time winner on Friday. Bengaluru initially led by two goals, but Mohammedan fought back to level the score before Tyagi's late header sealed their first-ever IFL win.
AC Milan's Europa League aspirations were significantly hampered after a 2-0 home defeat to Ferencvaros, leaving them outside the playoff places. Meanwhile, Olympique de Marseille secured their first win, and Juventus edged past AZ Alkmaar.
Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane advocated that veteran pacer Mohammed Shami had done enough to merit a return to Test cricket.
Sachin Baisoya is set to face Gaganjeet Bhullar again at the Phoenix Invitational 2026 in Hyderabad, seeking redemption after losing to Bhullar in a play-off at the Green Fuels Maritime Invitational. The tournament also features Baisoya's Phoenix Hyderabad teammates and an innovative X-golf competition.
Italian side Como secured a historic 9-1 away victory against Lens in the Champions League on Wednesday, equalling the biggest winning margin in the competition's history. This dominant performance, featuring a hat-trick from Anastasios Douvikas, saw them climb to fourth in the standings and marked them as only the second team to score nine goals in a Champions League match.
India does not need to win the model race to win the AI era. It needs to be the country that cannot be switched off, can be trusted by its citizens, and is useful to the rest of the world, asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.
Reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh seeks divine blessings at the Tirumala temple as he prepares to defend his title against Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov.
The Indian women's hockey squad for the Asian Champions Trophy in Bhopal has been announced, featuring significant changes including the resting of veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia, who is replaced by Bansari Solanki. Head coach Sjoerd Marijne has also shuffled player roles, with Salima Tete continuing as captain for the tournament, which begins on November 19. India, as defending champions, will face Malaysia in their opening match.
Indian shuttlers, led by Lakshya Sen, are set to compete at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament. Sen aims to secure a spot in the BWF World Tour Finals, currently ranking 10th. Other key Indian players like Kidambi Srikanth, Malvika Bansod, and the doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will also be in action, looking to improve their rankings and performance.
Vidarbha secured an innings and 20 runs victory over Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group A match, with Harsh Dubey and Parth Rekhade taking five wickets each. This win propelled Vidarbha to the top of the Group A points table. Other matches saw Goa win with a bonus point, while Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir were set to gain points on first-innings leads.
Max Verstappen secured his first victory of the season at the rain-hit Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, a chaotic race delayed by over 90 minutes due to treacherous conditions.
