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Australia batter Steve Smith will undergo a concussion assessment after being hit on the helmet by Anrich Nortje during the first Test against South Africa on Monday. Smith did not take the field later. All-rounder Beau Webster said, "I hope he's OK," while wishing him the very best recovery.
Bangladesh wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan expects Afghanistan to use spin-friendly pitches during the upcoming ODI tri-series. "I think they will try to back their strong zone and their spin attack is good," Nurul said. Bangladesh players left Dhaka on Tuesday for the UAE, hoping to boost confidence before the World Cup.
Mumbai beat Chandigarh by an innings and 155 runs at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday to start their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 campaign. Tushar Deshpande got a hat-trick on Monday, while spinners Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian took three wickets each. Mumbai got seven points after the win despite dropping three catches.
Dani Carvajal joined Getafe on a free transfer, the LaLiga club said on Tuesday. The 34-year-old right-back got a deal until the season ends after he left Real Madrid in May. He won many trophies at his old club and now hopes to help Getafe improve their current 14th position.
Shaun Pollock suggested using pink balls in day Tests to stop play from stopping due to bad light. He said, "If you use the pink one, you can" keep playing. While the ICC allows this trial, teams must agree first. However, coach Ashwell Prince wants to keep the red ball.
Mohammed Siraj-led Hyderabad beat Tripura by an innings and 40 runs in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27. The match took place on October 12, 2026, at the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad. Siraj led his team to this emphatic win, showing great form as they started their new domestic cricket campaign strongly.
Lille is considering legal action after defender Tiago Santos suffered a ruptured ACL during Saturday’s match against Le Havre. The club said the tackle by Amir Richardson was dangerous and deserved a red card. "LOSC is exploring all possible legal avenues," the team said, seeking compensation for their serious losses.
Hyderabad became the first team to win in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 after defeating Tripura by an innings and 40 runs on Tuesday. This victory helped Hyderabad reach seven points in Group B. The tournament uses a special system where teams get bonus points for big wins like innings victories.
Sri Lanka named a 15-member squad for the two-match Test series against Pakistan on Tuesday. Kusal Mendis got the captaincy role for his first series, while Niroshan Dickwella was dropped. The first Test starts in Rawalpindi on November 9. New players Eshan Malinga and Anjala Bandara joined the team recently.
Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth start their Denmark Open 2026 campaigns on Tuesday. Lakshya faces Chou Tien Chen, while Srikanth plays Arnaud Merkle in the Round of 32. Fans can watch these matches live on the BWF TV YouTube channel or the FanCode app from the SJF Bank Arena.
Ollie Pope withdrew from the Afghanistan Premier League draft following moral concerns raised by the ECB. Rob Key said, "It becomes a moral judgement and players have to be prepared to take the right moral stance." While Will Smeed and David Willey also pulled out, Dawid Malan remains available for selection.
Rhythm Sangwan finished fourth in the women’s 25m sports pistol final at the ISSF World Cup in Cairo on Monday. The shooter missed the bronze medal by two hits after a tough final series. Other Indian rifle and pistol shooters also failed to reach the finals in their respective events.