Jadeja achieved the milestone during the opening Test against South Africa national cricket team at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, by crossing 4,000 runs in just his 88th Test. He now joins elite all-rounders Ian Botham, Kapil Dev and Daniel Vettori in that rare club. Only Botham reached the double faster, in 72 Tests. The feat underscores Jadeja’s exceptional value as a batting-and-bowling all-rounder for the India national cricket team. (PC: X)

Shubman Gill was stretchered off during Day 2 of the first Test vs South Africa after a neck spasm, following a sweep shot off Simon Harmer. He was admitted to Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata and kept under ICU observation. A six-member critical care panel — including a neurologist, neurosurgeon and cardiologist — has been formed to closely monitor his recovery. The BCCI has confirmed he will not play the rest of the Test, and his availability for the next match in Guwahati remains uncertain. (PC: NDTV)

India captain Shubman Gill was taken off the field in an ambulance after a neck injury during Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata. Gill hurt his neck while playing a slog-sweep against Simon Harmer and retired hurt after scoring four runs. Hours later, he was seen on a stretcher with a neck brace and was moved to Woodlands Hospital for tests. The BCCI said he has a neck spasm and is under close watch. Assistant coach Morne Morkel said it may have started earlier due to fatigue. India now wait for updates on their captain’s condition.

Day 2 of the Kolkata Test turned into a dustbowl drama as 16 wickets fell on a dry and turning Eden Gardens pitch. India were bowled out for 189, with Simon Harmer taking 4 for 30 for South Africa. But the match changed fast when Ravindra Jadeja produced a brilliant spell, taking 4 for 29 and breaking South Africa’s middle order. By stumps, South Africa were 93 for 7, leading by only 63 runs. Temba Bavuma fought hard with an unbeaten 29, but India finished the day stronger. The pitch stayed uneven, sharp and unpredictable, giving spinners full control. (PC: India Today)

All 10 IPL teams announced their retained and released players ahead of the 2026 mini auction. Kolkata Knight Riders made the biggest move by releasing Venkatesh Iyer and Andre Russell. Chennai Super Kings let go of 10 players, including Devon Conway and Matheesha Pathirana. Mumbai Indians released nine players, while Delhi Capitals, RCB, SRH, PBKS, GT, LSG and RR also made major cuts. Several players, including Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Mohammed Shami and Mayank Markande, were traded. KKR now enter the auction with the highest purse of ₹64.3 crore. The auction will take place next month. (PC: PTI)

India’s top male tennis player, Sumit Nagal, successfully secured a Chinese visa to compete in the Australian Open Asia-Pacific wild-card playoff in Chengdu after an earlier unexplained rejection. He had publicly appealed on social media to China’s ambassador in India for urgent intervention. Late Thursday, he expressed gratitude to the Chinese Embassy, India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and other officials for their swift help. The playoff runs from November 24–29, and offers a pathway into the 2026 Australian Open. (PC: AP)

Rishabh Pant’s dismissal for 27 off 23 balls at lunch left the India national cricket team reeling at 132 for 4 in 43.4 overs on Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa national cricket team — following a dominant bowling performance from Jasprit Bumrah, who claimed his 16th five-wicket haul to skittle South Africa for 159. India’s momentum has stalled, with the top order faltering and the pitch offering little respite, raising serious questions about the team’s hold on the match. 

Mohammed Siraj admitted that after a shaky start—having conceded 43 runs in his first nine overs—he asked Shubman Gill, his captain, for “just one more over” and it paid off. In that extra over, Siraj trapped Kyle Verreynne lbw and cleaned up Marco Jansen four balls later—a pivotal double strike that reversed his fortunes and bolstered the home side’s attack. Behind the scenes, veteran pacer Jasprit Bumrah supported Siraj with simple advice: bowl at the stumps and the wickets will follow. Bumrah then backed it up with a five-wicket haul. Ultimately, the home team wrapped up the visitors for just 159, setting the stage for a strong opening day for India national cricket team. (PC: NDTV)

Jasprit Bumrah delivered a masterclass with figures of 5/27 as India bowled out South Africa for 159 on Day 1 of the first Test at Eden Gardens on Friday. Despite India fielding four spinners for the first time since 2012, Bumrah dominated with his 16th five-wicket haul, turning South Africa's solid 57/0 start into a collapse of 10 wickets for 102 runs. Mohammed Siraj took 2/47 while Kuldeep Yadav grabbed 2/29. India closed at 37/1 with KL Rahul (13*) and Washington Sundar (6*) unbeaten, trailing by 122 runs. A crowd of over 36,000 witnessed South Africa's second-lowest total after a fifty-plus opening stand since readmission.

Kylian Mbappe created history on Thursday by scoring his 400th career goal during France's 4-0 World Cup qualifier victory over Ukraine at Parc des Princes. The 26-year-old Real Madrid star netted a brace, breaking Lionel Messi's 21st-century world record to become the youngest player since Pele (62 years ago) to reach this milestone. Mbappe achieved the feat at 26 years and 338 days, surpassing Messi who was 27 years and 95 days old. His tally includes 255 goals for France, 262 for Real Madrid, 246 for PSG, and 27 for Monaco. Mbappe is second-quickest this century (537 games), just behind Messi's 525-game record. Erling Haaland could potentially break both records. (PC: X)