--- title: "Sports News India, 31 Oct 2026: Top Stories | AllIndia.news" description: "Sports News India from Saturday 31 October 2026: the day's top sports stories from leading newsrooms, each linked to its source." url: "https://allindia.news/2026/10/31/sports/index.md" canonical: "https://allindia.news/2026/10/31/sports/" published: "2026-10-31T00:00:02+05:30" updated: "2026-10-31T23:30:01+05:30" section: "Sport" date: "2026-10-31" language: "en-IN" site: "AllIndia.news" --- # Sport: Saturday 31 October 2026 40 stories. Cite the publisher using original_url. ### Rohit Sharma to Play for Mumbai in Vijay Hazare Trophy After Sri Lanka ODIs - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 31 October 2026, 22:14 IST (2026-10-31T22:14+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/aebe4ee735bd - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116570540077154491 Rohit has told the Mumbai Cricket Association he'll join the side for the Vijay Hazare Trophy once the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka ends on December 19. ### Fans Kick Off Virat Kohli's Birthday Week Ahead of New Zealand ODIs - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 31 October 2026, 21:23 IST (2026-10-31T21:23+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/e6335b3c7110 - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116411823519891842 As Team India gears up for a five-match ODI series against New Zealand starting November 4 at Eden Park, supporters rally around Kohli's birthday with the hashtag 'KOHLI BIRTHDAY WEEK BEGINS.' Practice images show Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma in top form, dubbed 'THE GOAT' and… ### ISL: Gritty Mohun Bagan rallies to get past Punjab FC - Source: The Hindu - Published: 31 October 2026, 23:16 IST (2026-10-31T23:16+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/cc90c0673359 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/isl-gritty-mohun-bagan-rallies-to-get-past-punjab-fc/article71650723.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/cc90c0673359-l.webp The host recovers with two opportunistic strikes in the opening half ### Youth Olympic Games: The curious case of India’s approach - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 31 October 2026, 23:08 IST (2026-10-31T23:08+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/1ec4ab456b25 - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/youth-olympic-games-the-curious-case-of-india-s-approach-101793467847069.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/1ec4ab456b25-l.webp The Games can be a path to future Olympic glory but Indian sports bodies don’t seem to have put much thought into YOG participation ### Indian Football League Breaks New Ground With Multi-Platform Broadcast Deal For 2026-27 Season - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 31 October 2026, 22:40 IST (2026-10-31T22:40+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/6babb14cbfd2 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/football/indian-football-league-breaks-new-ground-with-multi-platform-broadcast-deal-for-2026-27-season-12264853#publisher=newsstand Indian Football League onboards Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) along with DD Sports as broadcast and streaming partner for 2026-27 season. ### ISL: Mohun Bagan go top with comeback win - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 31 October 2026, 22:52 IST (2026-10-31T22:52+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/d29aa35767e8 - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/isl-mohun-bagan-go-top-with-comeback-win-101793467025667.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/d29aa35767e8-l.webp Goals from Lee Irwin and Dejan Drazic fetch home team 2-1 win against Punjab FC. ### PT Usha, Gagan Narang, Adille Sumariwalla in draft list of nominations for SOM election - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 31 October 2026, 22:43 IST (2026-10-31T22:43+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/fcc421e043db - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/pt-usha-gagan-narang-adille-sumariwalla-in-draft-list-of-nominations-for-som-election-101793466494344.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/fcc421e043db-l.webp Eight Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit will be elected to the IOA general body. Election for the apex body is on Dec 5. ### Jonathan Taylor Trade Update: 5 NFL Teams Eye Colts Star Running Back - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 31 October 2026, 22:43 IST (2026-10-31T22:43+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/98fc483a2b93 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/us/nfl/jonathan-taylor-trade-update-5-nfl-teams-eye-colts-star-running-back-12264789#publisher=newsstand Jonathan Taylor’s future with the Indianapolis Colts is uncertain after trade talks picked up. Five NFL teams have reportedly shown interest following his meeting with owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon. ### Indian women’s cricket in a healthy state: Muzumdar - Source: The Hindu - Published: 31 October 2026, 21:40 IST (2026-10-31T21:40+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/24d50938ce56 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/indian-womens-cricket-in-a-healthy-state-muzumdar/article71650462.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/24d50938ce56-l.webp The head coach feels the next generation is ready to excel in the T20 format ### Over 1,000 Runners Take Part In Kolkata Promo Run Ahead Of Puri Coastal Marathon 2026 - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 31 October 2026, 22:42 IST (2026-10-31T22:42+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/3a3dba655a0a - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/athletics/over-1-000-runners-take-part-in-kolkata-promo-run-ahead-of-puri-coastal-marathon-2026-12264856#publisher=newsstand The City of Joy witnessed an enthusiastic celebration of fitness and community spirit as over 1,000 registered participants came together for the Kolkata Promo Run, organised as a build-up to the much-awaited Puri Coastal Marathon 2026, scheduled to take place on December 13, 2026, in Puri, Odisha. ### WTA 250 Chennai Open: A chance for Vaishnavi, Maaya and Sahaja to show their mettle - Source: The Hindu - Published: 31 October 2026, 22:09 IST (2026-10-31T22:09+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/138c0b3a9dab - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/tennis/wta-250-chennai-open-a-chance-for-vaishnavi-maaya-and-sahaja-to-show-their-mettle/article71650542.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/138c0b3a9dab-l.webp India’s Jensi Kanabar, Zeel Desai, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, and Diya Ramesh bowed out in Qualifying ### ISL: Luna misses penalty as Chennaiyin FC and Kerala Blasters play out goalless draw - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 31 October 2026, 22:03 IST (2026-10-31T22:03+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/83f0ed6690e9 - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/isl-luna-misses-penalty-as-chennaiyin-fc-and-kerala-blasters-play-out-goalless-draw-101793463527490.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/83f0ed6690e9-l.webp Adrian Luna came closest to breaking the deadlock when his 49th-minute penalty struck the woodwork. ### Simon Harmer Credits Kagiso Rabada As South Africa Clinch Series Win vs Australia: "Made My Job Easier" - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 31 October 2026, 21:46 IST (2026-10-31T21:46+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/62ca9c866ad3 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/simon-harmer-credits-kagiso-rabada-as-south-africa-clinch-series-win-vs-australia-made-my-job-easier-12264174#publisher=newsstand South African spinner Simon Harmer said managing expectations and focusing on his bowling plans helped him deliver a match-winning performance against Australia in the third and final Test, where his 10-wicket haul of 10/120 earned him the Player of the Match award. ### Navy ends Railways’ title hopes, enters the final - Source: The Hindu - Published: 31 October 2026, 22:04 IST (2026-10-31T22:04+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/73c518285e97 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/navy-ends-railways-title-hopes-enters-the-final/article71650531.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/73c518285e97-l.webp ### Hong Kong Sixes: India Lose To UAE And England, To Play Against Bangladesh For 11th-Place - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 31 October 2026, 21:57 IST (2026-10-31T21:57+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/9eb9c2edeced - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hong-kong-sixes-india-lose-to-uae-and-england-to-play-against-bangladesh-for-11th-place-12264104#publisher=newsstand India had a day to forget at the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes on Saturday -- going down to the UAE in their final group game and then losing a Bowl semifinal to England by three runs. ### Qualifier Swara makes a splash, reaches maiden semifinal - Source: The Hindu - Published: 31 October 2026, 21:54 IST (2026-10-31T21:54+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/b28a8869dffb - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/qualifier-swara-makes-a-splash-reaches-maiden-semifinal/article71650155.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/b28a8869dffb-l.webp ### Ex-49ers player Joseph Williams arrested after foot Chase in West Hollywood, faces multiple charges - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 31 October 2026, 21:45 IST (2026-10-31T21:45+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/10b6f50d292f - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/us-sports/ex49ers-player-joseph-williams-arrested-after-foot-chase-in-west-hollywood-faces-multiple-charges-101793462314388.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/10b6f50d292f-l.webp Joseph Williams, a former NFL running back, arrested after allegedly leading deputies from Los Angeles County on a foot chase. ### India Women's Kabaddi Team Scripts History With Gold In Commonwealth Championship Final - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 31 October 2026, 21:51 IST (2026-10-31T21:51+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/ea0a7e586854 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/kabaddi/india-womens-kabaddi-team-scripts-history-with-gold-in-commonwealth-championship-final-12264687#publisher=newsstand India, the home team, secured an emphatic 35-15 victory over Uganda in the final. ### Bangladesh bring in Amite Hasan for Mominul Haque for Sylhet Test - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 31 October 2026, 21:16 IST (2026-10-31T21:16+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/72f526cd627e - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1560887.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/72f526cd627e-l.webp Mushfiqur Rahim is still in the squad despite missing the first Test with a finger injury ### Mumbai Indians Bring Back Title-Winning Coaches and Rohit Sharma as Captain for IPL 2027 - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 31 October 2026, 20:16 IST (2026-10-31T20:16+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/04189997ca07 - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116200239598309481 The five-time champions announced their new setup on October 30, appointing Robin Uthappa as batting coach, Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach, T. ### ISL: Feisty Southern derby ends in a goalless stalemate - Source: The Hindu - Published: 31 October 2026, 20:13 IST (2026-10-31T20:13+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/b6cd99083186 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/isl-feisty-southern-derby-ends-in-a-goalless-stalemate/article71649892.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/b6cd99083186-l.webp Luna misses a penalty for Blasters in a match which sees a red card each for the two sides ### Temba Bavuma toasts South Africa's 'No.1 Test win' - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 31 October 2026, 20:33 IST (2026-10-31T20:33+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/02905c805063 - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1560883.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/02905c805063-l.webp After their heavy defeat in Durban, South Africa bounced back against Australia to claim the series and the No.1 ranking ### Shanto blames Bangladesh spinners' inconsistency for Mirpur Test defeat - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 31 October 2026, 20:57 IST (2026-10-31T20:57+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a7cfc7838d3f - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1560886.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/a7cfc7838d3f-l.webp The Bangladesh captain threw his weight behind Taijul Islam, who has taken just five wickets in his last five Test matches ### Michael Carrick's Manchester United suffer ninth straight winless game after 2-0 defeat against Chelsea - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 31 October 2026, 20:55 IST (2026-10-31T20:55+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/858459d25f5b - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/michael-carricks-manchester-united-suffer-ninth-straight-winless-game-after-2-0-defeat-against-chelsea-101793459686755.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/858459d25f5b-l.webp Lisandro Martinez ruined any chance of a revival from Carrick's men with two quickfire yellow cards. ### A dream come true moment for Manisha - Source: The Hindu - Published: 31 October 2026, 20:19 IST (2026-10-31T20:19+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/f5fef47c73fa - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/a-dream-come-true-moment-for-manisha/article71649470.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/f5fef47c73fa-l.webp She becomes the first-ever Indian woman wrestler to land a World championship gold in Astana ### East Bengal Women Eye Maiden AFC Women's Champions League Knockout Berth In Historic Home Campaign - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 31 October 2026, 19:54 IST (2026-10-31T19:54+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/b49a887e5b59 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/football/east-bengal-women-eye-maiden-afc-womens-champions-league-knockout-berth-in-historic-home-campaign-12264245#publisher=newsstand East Bengal will look to make history by becoming the first Indian club to reach the quarter-finals of the AFC Women's Champions League when they begin their Group B campaign against Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City ### Asian Women’s Champions League: Pakistan’s USA-based defender in Kolkata for Ho Chi Minh City FC - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 31 October 2026, 20:28 IST (2026-10-31T20:28+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/aba7685faef6 - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/asian-women-s-champions-league-pakistan-s-usa-based-defender-in-kolkata-for-ho-chi-minh-city-fc-101793457844607.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/aba7685faef6-l.webp Defender Kayla Siddiqi, 23, is from Virginia and joined the Vietnam champions in September. ### The Bundesliga connection in Walker’s fortunes - Source: The Hindu - Published: 31 October 2026, 20:21 IST (2026-10-31T20:21+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/453b5fd0c6fb - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/the-bundesliga-connection-in-walkers-fortunes/article71649090.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/453b5fd0c6fb-l.webp ### Cummins: 'I think we're a really good side' - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 31 October 2026, 20:21 IST (2026-10-31T20:21+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/60d3801eccaf - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1560873.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/60d3801eccaf-l.webp Skipper says he's relatively happy with how Australia is going despite 2-1 series loss to SA and losing four of their last seven Tests ### Simon Harmer Shines As South Africa Win 3rd Test Against Australia To Claim Series - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 31 October 2026, 20:04 IST (2026-10-31T20:04+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/cb347b4b8b6c - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harmer-shines-as-south-africa-wins-3rd-cricket-test-against-australia-to-claim-series-2-1-12264063#publisher=newsstand Simon Harmer picked a career-best 6-16 as South Africa bowled out Australia for 111 to win the third test by 176 runs and clinch the three-match series 2-1 on Saturday ### Australia lose top spot in WTC standings and Test ranking after Cape Town defeat - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 31 October 2026, 19:53 IST (2026-10-31T19:53+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/25d12f8b156e - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1560876.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/25d12f8b156e-l.webp Australia also lost their No.1 ranking to South Africa after suffering defeat in Cape Town ### Chiranth races to victory in Super Sport 301-400cc Open class - Source: The Hindu - Published: 31 October 2026, 18:56 IST (2026-10-31T18:56+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/35aaf202fb62 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/motorsport/mrf-indian-national-racing-challenge-2w/article71649423.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/35aaf202fb62-l.webp ### Break Point claims the Dinkoo N. Chenoy Salver - Source: The Hindu - Published: 31 October 2026, 19:07 IST (2026-10-31T19:07+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/da604cd4717d - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/races/horse-racing/article71649661.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/da604cd4717d-l.webp ### Emiliano Martinez rejected surgery to play at FIFA World Cup 2026, reveals finger will never be normal again - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 31 October 2026, 18:34 IST (2026-10-31T18:34+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/ea07309e6947 - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/football/emiliano-martinez-rejected-surgery-to-play-at-fifa-world-cup-2026-reveals-finger-will-never-be-normal-again-101793449089820.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/ea07309e6947-l.webp Emiliano Martinez played every minute of Argentina's run to the World Cup final with a custom-made glove ### Asian Champions Trophy needs a total overhaul - Source: The Hindu - Published: 31 October 2026, 19:03 IST (2026-10-31T19:03+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/53c002fc7ae3 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/hockey/asian-champions-trophy-needs-a-revamp/article71649624.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/53c002fc7ae3-l.webp One way of raising the tournament’s profile and make it more competitive could be expanding it beyond Asia ### Chase hails 'good craftsman' Jomel Warrican - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 31 October 2026, 18:37 IST (2026-10-31T18:37+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/ee7c92a654d6 - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1560870.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/ee7c92a654d6-l.webp The left-arm spinner claimed nine wickets and the Player-of-the-Match award in the first Test in Mirpur ### Anand Mahindra's Epic Reaction To India U20 Women's 17-0 Rugby Win vs NZ: "Worried Someone Will Say April Fools" - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 31 October 2026, 18:30 IST (2026-10-31T18:30+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/efbcef8d5a71 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/rugby-sevens/anand-mahindras-epic-reaction-to-india-u20-womens-17-0-rugby-win-vs-nz-worried-someone-will-say-april-fools-12263890#publisher=newsstand India's under-20 women's rugby sevens team produced a sensational result recently when they beat New Zealand's Maori U20 invitational team 17-0 in a bilateral series match. ### Recardo, Sigrid, Jersey King and Bright Thunder impress - Source: The Hindu - Published: 31 October 2026, 17:40 IST (2026-10-31T17:40+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/f3c3b8bc8ba8 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/races/horse-racing/article71649291.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/f3c3b8bc8ba8-l.webp ### 'You Spend Less In Karting Than Cricket': How To Create The Next Indian F1 Driver, As F4 Returns To Buddh - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 31 October 2026, 18:19 IST (2026-10-31T18:19+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/531c3ebb5737 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/formula-1/you-spend-less-in-karting-than-cricket-how-to-create-the-next-indian-f1-driver-as-f4-returns-to-buddh-12263679#publisher=newsstand FIA-certified racing returned to India's Buddh International Circuit for the first time in 13 years, since the Indian Grand Prix was last held in 2013. So how is the future of motorsports in India looking like? ### ACT: India eyes an improved show against Malaysia - Source: The Hindu - Published: 31 October 2026, 18:23 IST (2026-10-31T18:23+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/82eb701a2760 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/hockey/act-india-eyes-an-improved-show-against-malaysia/article71649443.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/82eb701a2760-l.webp The two sides will be keen to continue their unbeaten run