Sports News Today Highlights: Rishabh Pant Seeks Mother's Blessings Before BGT Challenge

Latest Sports News: Zheng Qinwen cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 win over Jasmine Paolini to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals on Wednesday. It was Zheng's fourth win in as many matches against the Italian. The 22-year-old Chinese had 12 aces and broke Paolini's serve five times.

As per reports, 42-year old retired English cricket legend James Anderson has registered himself for the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. The report comes after ESPNcricinfo suggested that England skipper Ben Stokes made himself unavailable for the auction given his fitness issues. 

But according to same reports, James Anderson, who recently retired from international Test cricket back in August is looking to start his franchise career having registered himself for the player auction. 

Latest Sports News: Former Australia captain, Aaron Finch did not welcome the suggestion of Sunil Gavaskar and stated that India should stay put with Rohit Sharma as the captain. According to Finch, being there with your wife when she is about to deliver, comes under exceptions and one could sideline everything to experience the "beautiful moment".

"I disagree with Sunny on that totally. Rohit Sharma is the captain of the Indian cricket team. If you need to stay at home because your wife's going to have a baby… that's such a beautiful moment… and you take all the time that you need in that regard," Finch said on Around the Wicket podcast.

Latest Sports News: Anil Kumble verbally backed Karnataka star Vyshak Vijaykumar, who rose to fame while playing for RCB in the 2024 Indian Premier League. The former captain of India, however, was baffled by RCB's choice to release him prior to the IPL Mega Auction.

"Vyshak is very talented. Another domestic player who has made a substantial impact for Karnataka. It was unfortunate he didn't receive enough chances at RCB; I was quite surprised they didn't retain him. But I hope he gets an opportunity in South Africa. He has all the variations needed for death-over bowling," Anil Kumble stated.

Latest Sports News: Ricky Ponting spoke out over India's chances at the upcoming BGT Series at The ICC Review, indicating that pacer Mohammed Shami's absence could make it arduous for the visiting side when they defend the title while down under.

"Probably more so now (than before). (Mohammed) Shami just leaves such a big hole in that bowling group. Back then (in August) there was still some conjecture about whether Shami would be fit or not. I think taking 20 wickets in a Test match for India is going to be the biggest challenge. I think they'll bat well enough out here with the current group of batters that they've got," Ricky Ponting said.

Latest Sports News: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president lavished praise on Donald Trump following his victory in the US Presidential Elections. ‘Nobody deserves this more than him and nobody deserves this more than his family. This is what happens when the machine comes after you. He keeps going forward, he does not quit. He is the most resilient man I have met all my life. His family are incredible people. This is karma ladies and gentlemen. They deserve it as a family’, said White.

Latest Sports News: Former Australia skipper and Punjab Kings' Head Coach Ricky Ponting has taken a dig at India. Ponting has said that India can win only one Test in Australia considering the current scenario

Latest Sports News: England Test skipper Ben Stokes has decided not to enter the IPL 2025 mega auctions and this means that he'll not feature in the 2026 edition of the cash-rich league too. According to the new auction rules introduced by the BCCI, if any overseas player doesn't enter the mega auctions, he will not be eligible to participate in the IPL in the following year too.

Latest Sports News: India play a three-match T20I series against South Africa. This will be Team India's last assignment before the embark on their Border-Gavaskar journey later this month.

Latest Sports News: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in the midst of a lot of scrutiny and many, including fans and cricket experts believe that both of them are close to their retirements. Much ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former England skipper Michael Vaughan while speaking to Fox has said that India need a lot of runs from both Virat and Rohit if they want to defend their BGT crown.

Latest Sports News: Australia are currently locking horns with Pakistan in a home ODI series. Ahead of the third ODI, Cricket Australia have named Josh Inglis are the captain for the third ODI. The other senior players have been asked to shift their focus to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Latest Sports News: David Warner has put Cricket Australia in a very uncomfortable position and has asked the cricket board to explain what happened on  the final day of the Australia A-India A game in Mackay. Ishan Kishan, India A skipper was seemingly upset on the final day of the India A vs Australia A game  as a different ball was handed to them by the umpires before play.

Latest Sports News: Paulo Pogba wished Virat Kohli on his birthday. Kohli turned 36 on November 5, 2024

READ: Real Madrid and AC Milan Pay Tribute to Victims of Deadly Valencia Floods in Champions League Match

Arsenal face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League game tomorrow at 1:30 AM.

READ: Arsenal Without Rice for Inter Game in Champions League but Could Welcome Back Odegaard

In the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid and Manchester City faced disappointing results, struggling against AC Milan and Sporting CP in their recent matches.

READ: UEFA Champions League Results: Real Madrid and Manchester City Falter Against AC Milan and Sporting

Paulo Dybala has been excluded from Argentina's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, while Emiliano Martínez makes his return following a suspension.

READ: Dybala Omitted from Argentina Squad for World Cup Qualifiers as Martínez Returns from Suspension

Cristiano Ronaldo received acclaim as the greatest of all time after scoring an earth-shattering goal vs Al-Ain, reinforcing his legendary status in history.
 

READ: 'YOU ARE THE GOAT!: Cristiano Ronaldo Hailed As The Best Ever Post EARTH-SHAKING GOAL vs Al-Ain

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 908th career goal, leading Al-Nassr to a 5-1 victory over Al-Ain, avenging last season's semis defeat in the AFC Champions League.
 

READ: HISTORIC! Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 908th Career GOAL, Leading Al-Nassr to Glory vs Al-Ain in AFC CL