In a crucial match of the five-match series between Australia and India, captain Pat Cummins has won the toss and elected to bat first at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Both teams are tied at 1-1 after a draw in the previous test. Despite the expected hot weather with a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius, a large crowd of over 90,000 is expected to attend the match.
The highly anticipated second women's T20I between India and West Indies kicked off with a surprise as West Indies captain Hayley Matthews won the toss and chose to bowl first. India made a change in their playing XI with Raghvi Bisht making her debut in place of regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who is nursing a niggle. The series stands at 1-0 in India's favor after their victory in the first match.
"Indian Women's Cricket Team takes on West Indies in 2nd T20I" In the ongoing T20I series between India and West Indies, the second match is being played, with the West Indies opting to bowl first after winning the toss. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been rested, giving Smriti Mandhana the chance to lead the team. The match is expected to be a close contest, with both teams looking to secure a win.
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) came to a close in Goa with Lithuanian film "Toxic" taking home the prestigious Golden Peacock Award. The film, which tackles the disturbing world of child modelling, also won two Best Actress awards for its leading stars. Other winners included Romanian director Bogdan Muresanu and French actor Clement Faveau. The festival also celebrated Indian talent, with actor Vikrant Massey being honored and Indian debut films getting their own category.
During the third Test match between Australia and India, Steve Smith was caught on camera solving a crossword puzzle in the dressing room. This unusual activity gained attention from social media users and has gone viral. In other news, India won the toss and elected to bowl, while Australia made one change in their playing eleven.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has won a significant victory in the tax battle with the Income Tax department as the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that the board is entitled for tax exemption for the income generated from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The ITAT further stated that the main objective of BCCI remains to promote cricket and the IPL is just a means to achieve this. This ruling is a major relief for the board as it can now focus on promoting the game without any hindrances.
India secured the top spot in the World Test Championship standings with a percentage of points won of 61.11%. This was achieved after their 295-run victory over Australia in the first Border-Gavaskar Test in Perth. Australia, who were previously at the top, have slipped to second position, while India needs three wins in the remaining four matches to secure a spot in the WTC final. The victory is significant for the team, as it is their biggest Test win in Australia.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance is set for their third straight term in Maharashtra as they lead with 234 seats. PM Modi has praised their victory, while CM Eknath Shinde and Dy CM Ajit Pawar express their gratitude to the people. Meanwhile, the INDIA bloc is leading with 56 seats in Jharkhand, with JMM's Hemant and Kalpana Soren emerging as winners. In Maharashtra, BJP has won 125 seats, Shiv Sena has won 55, and NCP has won 40, while in Jharkhand, the BJP has won 24. Despite some internal disputes, the alliance has come out victorious with a strong lead in both states.
The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has announced the final 17-member squad for the 4th T20 World Cup for the Blind, set to be held in Lahore and Multan, Pakistan starting from November 22 to December 3, 2024. India, who has won three consecutive titles, is ready to face their rivals, Pakistan once again in the tournament. The team has undergone 12 days of selection trials and is currently training in Gurugram, pending an NOC from the Ministry of External Affairs. CABI's chairman and president are confident in the team's skills and hope for a positive response from the ministry.
In a thrilling second T20I match between South Africa and India, the Proteas managed to beat the Indian team by 3 wickets, thanks to an unbeaten stand of 42 runs by Tristan Stubbs and Gerald Coetzee. Despite facing difficulties against India's spinners, Stubbs and Coetzee played a calculated and determined attack to secure the win. Varun Chakaravarthy's impressive performance for India, including a maiden T20I fifer, unfortunately ended up being in vain as South Africa won the match and levelled the series 1-1.