Rohit Sharma breaks ODI sixes record against New Zealand in rain-hit India win

Rohit Sharma breaks ODI sixes record against New Zealand

Rohit Sharma became the batter with the most ODI sixes against New Zealand, hitting two sixes off Kyle Jamieson in a 23-run innings at Wellington. The India opener now has 51 sixes against the Black Caps, moving past Shahid Afridi’s previous record of 50.

India won the rain-hit second ODI by four runs under the DLS method to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Chasing 135 in a match reduced to 47 overs per side, India were 113 for 7 after 26 overs when rain stopped play, four runs ahead of the DLS par score.

Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh in proposed IPL trade

Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have agreed to a trade that would send Hardik Pandya to Punjab and Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai, Hindustan Times reported. Player consent is still being sought, and the deal would require approval from IPL authorities. No third player is expected to be involved.

The report said Hardik would play under Shreyas Iyer at Punjab, while the move would bring Arshdeep together with Jasprit Bumrah at Mumbai. Hardik has also been left out of Baroda’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad as he continues his recovery from fitness setbacks, The Hindu reported.

Ayush Badoni replaces injured Rajat Patidar in India A squad

The BCCI replaced Rajat Patidar with Ayush Badoni in India A’s squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup after Patidar asked not to be considered for 50-over selection while managing existing injuries. Rinku Singh has been elevated to vice-captain, with Tilak Varma continuing as captain.

India A are in Group B with Pakistan A, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates. The tournament begins in Doha on November 19, and India A’s match against Pakistan A is scheduled for November 22.

Pakistan name new players for Test series against Sri Lanka

Babar Azam said Pakistan were ready to fight with a revamped squad as they prepare for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. The series is Pakistan’s first since a 3-0 defeat in England, after which the team underwent major changes.

Pakistan have included first-time call-ups Ali Shabbir, Tayyab Arif and Saqib Khan, alongside the returning Aamer Jamal. The two-match series is part of the World Test Championship; the second Test is scheduled to begin in Lahore on November 17.

Pakistan U-19 beat India by three wickets in Asia Cup

Pakistan chased down India’s 208 to win their Under-19 Asia Cup match by three wickets in Oman. Hamza Zahoor anchored the chase with an unbeaten 100 from 108 balls, taking Pakistan to 209 for 7 in 48.1 overs.

Arjun Rajput top-scored for India with 107 from 85 balls, but his side was all out in 46.3 overs. The teams did not shake hands after the match, Sportstar reported.

Towhid Hridoy’s record double century puts Bangladesh ahead

Towhid Hridoy made an unbeaten 242 from 359 balls as Bangladesh reached 386 in the second Test against West Indies, taking a 30-run first-innings lead. His score surpassed Mushfiqur Rahim’s 219 to become Bangladesh’s highest individual Test score.

Bangladesh had fallen to 184 for 7 before Hridoy helped rebuild the innings, adding 117 with Taijul Islam and 85 with Taskin Ahmed. West Indies were 7 without loss when bad light ended play.

Gurnoor Brar takes 4 for 30 as India beat New Zealand

Gurnoor Brar took 4 for 30 in Wellington, the second-best ODI bowling figures by an Indian fast bowler in New Zealand, behind Javagal Srinath’s 4 for 23 in 2003. Brar’s spell helped dismiss New Zealand for 134 in 41 overs.

India won the rain-affected match by four runs under the DLS method, taking a 2-0 series lead. Brar said the pace and bounce in New Zealand suited his bowling, while Auqib Nabi and Anshul Kamboj took two wickets each.

Josh Tongue ruled out of England’s Australia white-ball tour

England fast bowler Josh Tongue has been ruled out of the white-ball tour of Australia with a left big toe injury and will return to the UK for further assessment. He had arrived in Perth but missed England’s warm-up match against Western Australia.

England begin the ODI leg in Perth on November 13, before the tour moves to Adelaide and Hobart. Adil Rashid took 4 for 35 and Jofra Archer 3 for 34 as England beat Western Australia by 92 runs in the warm-up.

Usman Khawaja stands by claims about Australia’s ball-tampering scandal

Usman Khawaja said he had not thrown anyone under the bus by arguing that responsibility for the 2018 ball-tampering scandal should have been shared across the Australian team. In an Instagram video, he said he would not deny that everyone knew about the plot.

Khawaja said he had wanted to speak out after Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were suspended, but Smith talked him out of it. He also rejected the suggestion that he had timed the revelations to promote his autobiography.

Kavem Hodge extends West Indies lead with unbeaten 140

Kavem Hodge scored an unbeaten 140 as West Indies reached 345 for 3 in their second innings against Bangladesh, stretching the lead to 315 on the fourth day in Sylhet. Hodge’s innings included 17 fours and a six.

Brandon King made 61 and debutant Kevin Wickham scored 78, while Hodge and Wickham shared a 165-run partnership. Bad light stopped play with Hodge and Amir Jangoo, unbeaten on 20, at the crease.

Perth Scorchers stay unbeaten after six-wicket win

Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars by six wickets to remain unbeaten in WBBL|12. The Stars made 136 for 6, with Meg Lanning scoring 56, before the Scorchers reached 137 for 4 in 15 overs.

Sophie Devine led the chase with 55 from 24 balls, while Beth Mooney made 28. Cricket Australia said Devine was back to her best as the Scorchers extended their unbeaten run.

Mike Hesson to remain Pakistan’s interim Test coach through WTC cycle

Mike Hesson will continue as Pakistan’s interim red-ball head coach until the end of the current World Test Championship cycle, according to a Pakistan Cricket Board source cited by Hindustan Times. Hesson will also lead the Test side during next year’s series against New Zealand.

The source said Hesson’s association with Pakistan cricket will be reviewed after next year’s World Cup, when the board will also decide on the Test coach for the next WTC cycle. Hesson already serves as the team’s white-ball coach.

Dilip Vengsarkar urges BCCI to restore toss in Under-23 cricket

Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar has urged the BCCI to bring back the toss in the men’s Under-23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy from next season. The BCCI removed the toss for the 2024-25 season, giving visiting teams the choice to bat or bowl first in a move intended to discourage home teams from preparing spin-friendly pitches.

Vengsarkar argued that teams should adapt to different conditions and said the toss adds an important strategic element to matches.