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India head coach Gautam Gambhir defended the Eden Gardens pitch after South Africa’s 30-run win in the first Test, saying it was exactly the track India wanted. He cited Bavuma and Sundar’s innings to argue the wicket was playable

India A sealed the three-match unofficial ODI series against South Africa A with a nine-wicket win in Rajkot. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s unbeaten 68 and Harshit Rana’s three wickets powered India A to an unassailable 2-0 lead

South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, their first win on Indian soil in 15 years. Simon Harmer’s eight wickets and Temba Bavuma’s unbeaten 55 powered the visitors past India’s spin gamble

The Hyderabad Cricket Association will hold a special general meeting on December 7 at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. The agenda includes approving amendments to HCA bye-laws and regulations to strengthen governance, transparency, accountability and efficiency, officials told Telangana Today

M R Lalit Babu secured a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Kuala Lumpur with seven points from nine rounds. The Indian Oil Corporation manager bounced back strongly after his Chess World Cup exit earlier this month

Pankaj Advani and Brijesh Damani advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup of Snooker in Muscat with strong wins in their groups. Other Indians had mixed results, while Dhvaj Haria exited after two close defeats

India made a strong start at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida as Minakshi, Preeti, Ankush Phangal and Narender Berwal secured medals with dominant wins on Day 1, guaranteeing podium finishes by entering the semifinals

India spent €2.5 billion on Russian crude in October, remaining the second-largest buyer despite new US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. Russian oil imports rose 11%, with state refineries increasing intake as discounts narrowed and Western buyers further reduced purchases

India entered the semifinals of the Women’s Blind T20 World Cup 2025 with a dominant ten-wicket win over debutants USA. Simranjeet Kour starred with 31* as India sealed victory in 3.3 overs, setting up a clash with Pakistan

India skipper Shubman Gill was stretchered out with his neck immobilised after retiring hurt in the Eden Gardens Test against South Africa. Morne Morkel called it “just bad timing,” while BCCI confirmed Gill is under medical observation for a neck spasm

Lakshya Sen’s impressive run ended at the Kumamoto Masters Japan after a semifinal defeat to Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto. The Indian shuttler fought hard in a three-game battle but fell short, losing 19-21, 21-14, 12-21 in 77 minutes

Ravindra Jadeja’s 4/27 left South Africa struggling at 93/7 on a crumbling Eden Gardens pitch, giving India control of the opening Test. With Jadeja reaching 250 Test wickets, India now stand on the verge of victory

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi advanced to the FIDE World Cup quarterfinals with a stunning win over Levon Aronian in Panaji. His knight sacrifice sealed victory, while P. Harikrishna awaits a tiebreaker and other matches head to shorter formats

Apple's board accelerates succession plans as the company prepares for Tim Cook's resignation after 14 years at the helm of the tech giant

Indian shooters missed out on medals in the 25m Standard Pistol event at the Cairo world championships, with Olympian Gurpreet Singh finishing ninth. China’s Yao Qianxun won her third gold, while India stayed third overall in the medal tally

Pakistan’s judicial crisis escalates as Lahore High Court Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza resigns after the 27th Amendment establishes a Federal Constitutional Court and reduces Supreme Court powers. Resignations highlight fears of executive control, with ICJ condemning the amendment as a judicial attack

Donald Trump says he will sue the BBC for up to $5 billion, accusing it of misleadingly editing his January 6 speech in a 2024 documentary. The BBC apologised and admitted the edit created a false impression, but it refuses to pay compensation

Anti-war and anti-base groups from Okinawa held a seminar in Tokyo to oppose Japan’s growing military build-up. Leaders and citizens warned that Okinawa and nearby islands risk becoming frontlines in a conflict, urging the government to prevent further militarisation and protect civilians

Afghanistan is increasing trade through Iran and Central Asia as tensions with Pakistan close key borders. Chabahar port is helping Afghan traders avoid delays. The shutdown has caused major losses, especially for perishable goods and dried fruit exporters

US President Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on select food imports, including tropical fruits, tea, and spices, amid political focus on affordability. Indian mango, pomegranate, and tea exports are expected to gain, while some food prices remain elevated due to earlier tariffs.

Carlos Alcaraz qualified for the ATP Finals semifinals after Alex de Minaur defeated Taylor Fritz. The Spaniard, chasing Year-End No 1 honours, will face Lorenzo Musetti next. De Minaur could also advance if Alcaraz wins, while Fritz is eliminated

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 32-ball century, equalling Rishabh Pant’s mark for the joint second fastest T20 ton by an Indian. His 144 off 42 balls powered India A to 297/4 against UAE in the Asia Cup Rising Stars

Esha Singh won bronze in the women’s 25m pistol at the Shooting World Championships in Cairo, her maiden individual Worlds medal. Manu Bhaker missed out, while India finished third overall with three gold, five silver and four bronze medals

Lakshya Sen defeated former world champion Loh Kean Yew 21-13, 21-17 to reach the semifinals of the Kumamoto Masters Japan. The seventh seed will face Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto next, extending his head-to-head dominance over Loh to 7-3