--- title: "Sports News India, 6 Nov 2026: Top Stories | AllIndia.news" description: "Sports News India from Friday 6 November 2026: the day's top sports stories from leading newsrooms, each linked to its source." url: "https://allindia.news/2026/11/06/sports/index.md" canonical: "https://allindia.news/2026/11/06/sports/" published: "2026-11-06T00:00:01+05:30" updated: "2026-11-06T22:00:01+05:30" section: "Sport" date: "2026-11-06" language: "en-IN" site: "AllIndia.news" --- # Sport: Friday 6 November 2026 40 stories. Cite the publisher using original_url. ### Maaya’s WTA Chennai Open run ends in quarters - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 6 November 2026, 21:52 IST (2026-11-06T21:52+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/631497f5f3cf - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/maayas-wta-chennai-open-run-ends-in-quarters-101793980138641.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/631497f5f3cf-l.webp The left-handed Montgomery started the contest a bit slowly but soon found her rhythm to sweep past her 17-year-old opponent ### "Thought He Would Return": Portugal Coach Jorge Jesus' 1st Reaction After Cristiano Ronaldo's Retirement - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 6 November 2026, 20:38 IST (2026-11-06T20:38+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/e3b84b0e58f9 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/football/thought-he-would-return-portugal-coach-jorge-jesus-1st-reaction-after-cristiano-ronaldos-retirement-12293700#publisher=newsstand Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says that he had not expected Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from international soccer despite their recent public falling out. ### English Cricketer, Dubbed 'Clicky Ponting' After Viral Cheating Scandal, Banned For 2 Years - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 6 November 2026, 20:45 IST (2026-11-06T20:45+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/368a5edb2d71 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/english-cricketer-dubbed-clicky-ponting-after-cheating-scandal-banned-for-2-years-12293581#publisher=newsstand An amateur cricketer in England has been banned for two years in a cheating scandal caught on video. ### Nitish Rana Dropped From Delhi Squad For Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 6 November 2026, 20:41 IST (2026-11-06T20:41+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a2e556d8150c - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/nitish-rana-dropped-from-delhi-squad-for-syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-12293506#publisher=newsstand ### Faf Du Plessis Predicts New Captains For LSG, KKR And MI In IPL 2027 - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 6 November 2026, 21:03 IST (2026-11-06T21:03+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/f06ec4c12bbc - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/faf-du-plessis-predicts-new-captains-for-lsg-kkr-and-mi-in-ipl-2027-12289628#publisher=newsstand The IPL trade market has gathered pace, it seems. Amid several days of rumours, the IPL, in an official release, announced the trade of four players involving Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad ### Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named Bihar captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy - Source: The Hindu - Published: 6 November 2026, 21:01 IST (2026-11-06T21:01+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/d068d21a8845 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-named-bihar-captain-for-syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy/article71675483.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/d068d21a8845-l.webp Suraj Kashyap has been appointed vice-captain, the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) announced on November 6 ### Virat Kohli Celebrates 38 with ODI Dominance and Fan Tributes - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 6 November 2026, 20:05 IST (2026-11-06T20:05+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/84ee10517b5f - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2118712115649270192 In 2026, Kohli has smashed 626 runs in just 10 ODIs at an average of 69.55 and strike rate of 120.61, including two centuries and four fifties, outpacing his 2025 stats. ### Sourav Ganguly's Iconic Jersey From NatWest 2002 Final To Be On Display At MCA Museum - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 6 November 2026, 20:53 IST (2026-11-06T20:53+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/8476f5156cdc - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-gangulys-iconic-jersey-from-natwest-2002-final-to-be-on-display-at-mca-museum-12293479#publisher=newsstand Sourav Ganguly's jersey, which the former Indian captain famously waved from the balcony at the Lord's in 2002, will be among the precious items on display at the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum on November 14, 15 and 17. ### Anderson in talks with Surrey to extend county career - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 6 November 2026, 20:56 IST (2026-11-06T20:56+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/4117d3689637 - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1561683.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/4117d3689637-l.webp Seamer on verge of extending career with move south, following Lancashire axe ### Two-month break an opportunity and a challenge: TN coach Yo Mahesh - Source: The Hindu - Published: 6 November 2026, 20:32 IST (2026-11-06T20:32+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/89c941ad0ddc - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/two-month-break-an-opportunity-and-a-challenge-yo-mahesh/article71674839.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/89c941ad0ddc-l.webp The TN coach feels the gap could disrupt the team’s momentum but provides a chance to plug a few holes; skipper Sai Kishore happy with seamers’ performance ### Odisha HC stays Hockey India elections - Source: The Hindu - Published: 6 November 2026, 20:25 IST (2026-11-06T20:25+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/d088b6978ed2 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/hockey/odisha-hc-stays-hockey-india-elections/article71675306.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/d088b6978ed2-l.webp ### Bennett ton, lower-order resistance put Zimbabwe on top - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 6 November 2026, 20:20 IST (2026-11-06T20:20+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/c0d36f412b82 - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1561677.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/c0d36f412b82-l.webp Afghanistan responded with a promising batting effort with Atal and Rahmanullah scoring a fifty each, trimming the deficit to 391 ### Fit-again Harshit to play one game for Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy - Source: The Hindu - Published: 6 November 2026, 20:20 IST (2026-11-06T20:20+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/16b4f444f309 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/fit-again-harshit-to-play-one-game-for-delhi-in-syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy/article71675250.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/16b4f444f309-l.webp ### Mahmud: 'Beating a batter is quite a good feeling' - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 6 November 2026, 20:10 IST (2026-11-06T20:10+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/fb85261e0a46 - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1561678.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/fb85261e0a46-l.webp Fast bowler believes Bangladesh can take the lead against West Indies despite being 268 runs behind after the second day's play in Sylhet ### 'It's all about sticking to my strengths' - Jangoo backs his instincts after Sylhet ton - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 6 November 2026, 19:42 IST (2026-11-06T19:42+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/9679de4901af - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1561675.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/9679de4901af-l.webp He attributes this impressive run to an unwavering belief in his approach ### Cricket could take backseat in wet Wellington - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 6 November 2026, 19:58 IST (2026-11-06T19:58+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/0dbbb72f8b13 - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1561679.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/0dbbb72f8b13-l.webp Rain threat hangs over the second ODI in Wellington ### Table tennis: Teenager Ananya aims to build on her recent success - Source: The Hindu - Published: 6 November 2026, 19:45 IST (2026-11-06T19:45+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/2c1b5b4ef39a - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/table-tennis-teenager-ananya-aims-to-build-on-her-recent-success/article71675034.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/2c1b5b4ef39a-l.webp ### SMAT: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi appointed Bihar captain - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 6 November 2026, 19:45 IST (2026-11-06T19:45+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/16e79180cb2c - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1561676.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/16e79180cb2c-l.webp At 15, he is set for his first captaincy stint in official cricket ### Bengaluru winter meeting to have total prize money of ₹13.96 crore - Source: The Hindu - Published: 6 November 2026, 19:40 IST (2026-11-06T19:40+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/92236afd9a07 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/races/bengaluru-winter-meeting-to-have-total-prize-money-of-1396-crore/article71675022.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/92236afd9a07-l.webp ### Indian Skeet Shooters Miss Out On Medals And Olympic Quotas At ISSF World Championships - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 6 November 2026, 18:41 IST (2026-11-06T18:41+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/b664905a1a49 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/shooting/indian-skeet-shooters-miss-out-on-medals-and-olympic-quotas-at-issf-world-championships-12292510#publisher=newsstand The seasoned Indian men's and women's skeet shooters endured a disappointing outing at the ISSF World Championships on Friday, missing out on the individual medal rounds and finishing outside the medal positions in the team events. ### Blue Jays react as Anthony Santander's controversial posts targeting Abdul El-Sayed spark outrage - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 6 November 2026, 19:20 IST (2026-11-06T19:20+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/5f8318d1e4bc - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/us-sports/blue-jays-react-as-anthony-santanders-controversial-posts-targeting-abdul-el-sayed-spark-outrage-101793969587273.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/5f8318d1e4bc-l.webp The Blue Jays said Anthony Santander’s personal social media activity does not reflect the team’s values after he shared posts targeting Abdul El-Sayed. ### Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Handed Captaincy Role In BCCI's National T20 Tournament - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 6 November 2026, 19:11 IST (2026-11-06T19:11+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/150777f1bd7a - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-handed-captaincy-role-in-bccis-national-t20-tournament-12293505#publisher=newsstand Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named the captain of the senior Bihar men's team. He will lead the side in their first two matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. ### 'Clicky Ponting' cheat-row cricketer banned from club cricket for two years - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 6 November 2026, 19:05 IST (2026-11-06T19:05+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/887513228e5a - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1561674.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/887513228e5a-l.webp Row went viral during English summer after circulation of online footage of incident ### Hasan Mahmud Joins Nathan Lyon In Elite List With Sylhet Six-Wicket Haul - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 6 November 2026, 18:42 IST (2026-11-06T18:42+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/5c121f0a9198 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hasan-mahmud-joins-nathan-lyon-in-elite-list-with-sylhet-six-wicket-haul-12292733#publisher=newsstand Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud continued his stellar Test form, taking a six-wicket haul in the second Test against West Indies at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday. ### Rasheed catches the eye with his composure and class - Source: The Hindu - Published: 6 November 2026, 18:53 IST (2026-11-06T18:53+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/d67310a35e35 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/rasheed-catches-the-eye-with-his-composure-and-class/article71674705.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/d67310a35e35-l.webp The Andhra batter’s brilliant 176 helps his side earn a draw against Punjab; the 22-year-old says he has learned a lot from Dhoni, Hussey and Ruturaj during his stint with CSK ### Somerset confirm Migael Pretorius return for 2027 - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 6 November 2026, 18:40 IST (2026-11-06T18:40+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/e1d6ace80a28 - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1561669.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/e1d6ace80a28-l.webp South African allrounder signs for fourth consecutive summer at Taunton ### ISL: Chennaiyin aims for elusive win as it takes on East Bengal - Source: The Hindu - Published: 6 November 2026, 18:19 IST (2026-11-06T18:19+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/c89cae4dba70 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/isl-chennaiyin-aims-for-elusive-win-as-it-takes-on-east-bengal/article71674409.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/c89cae4dba70-l.webp ### Aaryavir Sehwag Stars As India Crush Nepal By 10 Wickets In U-19 Asia Cup 2026 - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 6 November 2026, 17:08 IST (2026-11-06T17:08+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/7f01b85242ec - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/aaryavir-sehwag-stars-as-india-u-19-crush-nepal-by-10-wickets-12292360#publisher=newsstand Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani hit strokeful half-centuries as an all-round India trounced Nepal by 10 wickets in their tournament opener of the U-19 Asia Cup one-day cricket tournament on Friday. ### IPL Buzz Grows Over Hardik Pandya Trade to Punjab Kings - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 6 November 2026, 16:45 IST (2026-11-06T16:45+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/ddfe33125b42 - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2118585620436291992 Punjab Kings shared a teasing Diwali message suggesting Hardik Pandya could join them soon, amid reports of advanced talks with Mumbai Indians for a swap involving Arshdeep Singh and Vishnu Vinod. ### Virat Kohli Celebrates 38th Birthday Amid India-New Zealand ODI Series - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 6 November 2026, 16:38 IST (2026-11-06T16:38+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/cb94149989c5 - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2118619860900913460 Fans marked the occasion with elaborate tributes, including a 47-minute career compilation video and a 269-frame edit of key moments that moved many viewers. In Hyderabad, supporters held a large-scale celebration for the batting star. ### Janice Tjen’s success is forging a new path for tennis in badminton mad Indonesia - Source: The Hindu - Published: 6 November 2026, 17:53 IST (2026-11-06T17:53+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a7d8e0da5c4f - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/tennis/janice-tjens-success-is-forging-a-new-path-for-tennis-in-badminton-mad-indonesia/article71674374.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/a7d8e0da5c4f-l.webp ### Indian Mountaineer Kavita Chand Creates History With Record-Breaking Kilimanjaro Feat - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 6 November 2026, 17:48 IST (2026-11-06T17:48+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/d16962fad5ba - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/indian-mountaineer-kavita-chand-creates-history-with-record-breaking-kilimanjaro-feat-12292291#publisher=newsstand Endurance athlete and mountaineer Kavita Chand has become the first Indian to complete the Mount Kilimanjaro round trip in under 24 hours. ### ECB to raise concerns over funding of Afghanistan Premier League - Source: ESPNcricinfo - Published: 6 November 2026, 17:48 IST (2026-11-06T17:48+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a11262d1a16d - original_url: https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1561666.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS - Image: https://allindia.news/img/a11262d1a16d-l.webp The APL has already held its player draft even though the league hasn't been given an official approval by the ICC ### "Your Father Will Get Cancer": Pakistan Star Calls Out Babar Azam's "Uneducated" Fans In Stunning Revelation - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 6 November 2026, 17:22 IST (2026-11-06T17:22+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/91f5a24cc1cb - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/your-father-will-get-cancer-pakistan-star-calls-out-babar-azams-uneducated-fans-in-stunning-revelation-12292645#publisher=newsstand Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Azam Khan criticised a section of his nation's fanbase, revealing abusive messages he had received from star batter Babar Azam's fans. ### Menorca and Queen’s Covenant impress - Source: The Hindu - Published: 6 November 2026, 17:23 IST (2026-11-06T17:23+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/fc63d5eef45b - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/races/menorca-and-queens-covenant-impress/article71674279.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/fc63d5eef45b-l.webp ### Olympic champion Imane Khelif to make pro boxing debut in December - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 6 November 2026, 17:21 IST (2026-11-06T17:21+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/226e0e0aaf3e - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/olympic-champion-imane-khelif-to-make-pro-boxing-debut-in-december-101793965785069.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/226e0e0aaf3e-l.webp This will be her first appearance in the ring since winning welterweight gold in the French capital in 2024. ### Detroit Red Wings Draw Criticism From Henrik Zetterberg Over Steve Yzerman Situation - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 6 November 2026, 16:42 IST (2026-11-06T16:42+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/02b5c6718bb8 - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/us/nhl/detroit-red-wings-draw-criticism-from-henrik-zetterberg-over-steve-yzerman-situation-12292388#publisher=newsstand ### Starzella, Knotty Emperor and Zobel impress - Source: The Hindu - Published: 6 November 2026, 17:20 IST (2026-11-06T17:20+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/87781f22a011 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/races/starzella-knotty-emperor-and-zobel-impress/article71674265.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/87781f22a011-l.webp ### Stephen Curry Posed For A Fan Photo Next To Klay Thompson, And Klay Was Not Looking - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 6 November 2026, 16:42 IST (2026-11-06T16:42+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/cbc45c3a84ca - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/us/nba/stephen-curry-posed-for-a-fan-photo-next-to-klay-thompson-and-klay-was-not-looking-12292714#publisher=newsstand ### "I've Experienced The Worst Day Of My Job": Ilia Topuria Reveals The Painful Reality Behind His First Career Defeat - Source: NDTV Sports - Published: 6 November 2026, 16:42 IST (2026-11-06T16:42+05:30) - Section: Sport - Link: https://allindia.news/s/49a716f94b2d - original_url: https://sports.ndtv.com/us/mma/ive-experienced-the-worst-day-of-my-job-ilia-topuria-reveals-the-painful-reality-behind-his-first-career-defeat-12292420#publisher=newsstand Ilia Topuria says his loss to Justin Gaethje was the worst day of his professional career. He plans to return to the UFC in early 2027.