Ruturaj Gaikwad Trains Intensely for India-New Zealand ODIs
India's squad, featuring Gaikwad alongside Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, prepares for a five-match ODI series against New Zealand starting November 4 at Eden Park.
Sunday 1 November 2026, 34 stories.
India's squad, featuring Gaikwad alongside Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, prepares for a five-match ODI series against New Zealand starting November 4 at Eden Park.
India coach Gautam Gambhir stood firm on his T20I picks against New Zealand, prioritizing 'right decisions' over popular ones amid calls for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.


According to estimates, the three international friendly matches could cost between ₹80 crore and ₹85 crore.

East Bengal secured a 2-1 victory over Ho Chi Minh City, with Fazila Ikwaput scoring both goals.

Namibia also won their first-ever match against a Full Member nation when they sealed a 31-run win in the second ODI

Inter Kashi attempted to fight their way back into the contest, but FC Goa maintained their advantage.
Aryan Narola of Goa Aces JA Racing and Ruhaan Alva of Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru emerged champions in the F4 Indian Championship and Indian Racing League (IRL), respectively, as the Indian Racing Festival concluded its two-day Buddh International Circuit (BIC) leg in Greater Noida.

Teen Kajal Dhochak, with eyes on the 2028 LA Olympics after the Worlds silver, vows to take her chances late in bouts after missing gold in Astana

The home team leads Group A with 19 points while the visiting side is in fourth with 13

Alcaraz did not drop a single set in five matches in Vienna as he claimed the 28th title of his career.

The Chhattisgarh Hockey League features six teams competing at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium, with the final set for November 1 and a women's exhibition match planned.

Navy goalkeeper Ankit Malik comes up with a crucial save, denying Sudeep Chirmako before Kuldeep scores in sudden death after both teams converted four of the first five attempts

India won the series 3-2, which included successfully chasing 226, youngsters stepping up under pressure, and hunting down 199 in less than 14 overs

Coimbatore’s Senthil Kumar (Rockers Racing) and Anandhu from Chennai (Veedol C2 Racing) also completed a double apiece in the Super Stock 301-400cc Open and Super Stock 165cc Intermediate classes, respectively

Juan Sebastian Pena clinches the added time solo winner in Mumbai, after Delhi were 0-2 down at halftime.
Reported by 2 outlets: The Hindu.

Pakistan's all format head coach Mike Hesson has recommended a clutch of young players to be considered for the PCB's central contracts for the 2026-27 season.

Victoria chipped away after posting 307 with the contest very even heading into the third day

The home team is sitting pretty with 12 points from three matches while the southern side has managed just three from as many home games

Blessing Muzarabani and Newman Nyamhuri return to the Zimbabwe XI after recovering from injuries

While the host starts with two wins before a draw in the last match, the visitor snatches victory after a stalemate and a defeat to begin its season; the spin duos of Thyagarajann-Aniketh and Dharmendrasinh-Ajay will be in focus

This is the second BWF title of the season for Sindhu.


Fans organized a blood donation camp in Hyderabad ahead of Kohli's 38th birthday, drawing more than 118 donors who queued up eagerly under a special banner.

The table-topper, which has 18 points following three victories, starts favourite against second-placed Maharashtra in a crucial Group-C encounter

The former is fresh off an innings win over Tripura while the latter will need to punch above its weight; veteran Mayank has to pull his weight for the southern side
Virat Kohli, born November 5, 1988, in New Delhi, turns 38 this week amid global fan tributes calling it 'King Kohli month.' Supporters share edits, videos, and messages like '3 days left to celebrate India's most celebrated cricketer,' blending excitement with his recent…

The visitor is coming on the back of two victories, over Uttarakhand and Railways, at home; the host has just one point from three matches and lies seventh in Group D; expect runs to flow at the Sector-16 Stadium

"We can be awesome one minute and absolutely horrendous the next. In the end, we're a lot more awesome than we are horrendous and that's the pleasing part for me"

Mhatre’s injury and Jaiswal’s India call-up have opened the door for the left-hander’s return to the Mumbai Ranji squad