Sports Bulletin For November 24: Here are the top sports highlights of the day, featuring major updates from cricket, football, tennis, and more. From South Africa's dominance in the Guwahati Test and Shubman
Gill's injury timeline to Lionel Messi's historic milestone and Italy's Davis Cup triumph, here's a quick roundup of the biggest headlines you need to know.
1) South Africa In Firm Control, End Day 3 With 314-run lead
South Africa tightened their grip on the second Test in Guwahati, finishing Day 3 with a commanding 314-run lead. After bowling India out for just 201 and securing a hefty 288-run advantage, the visitors moved to 26/0 by stumps. India, led by Rishabh Pant, crumbled in the middle order, losing six wickets for just 27 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal's 58 and Washington Sundar's 48 were the only notable contributions, while Marco Jansen starred for South Africa with a brilliant six-wicket haul.
2) Shubman Gill's Comeback Date Revealed
Shubman Gill, India's Test and ODI captain, remains sidelined after suffering a neck injury on Day 2 of the Kolkata Test against South Africa. The setback has ruled him out of the ongoing Guwahati Test and the upcoming ODI series starting November 30 in Ranchi. Although there was initial hope of his return for the T20Is beginning December 9, a PTI report now suggests that Gill-also India's T20I vice-captain-is likely to be back only during the ODI series against New Zealand in January 2026.
3) KL Rahul To Lead India In ODI Series Vs South Africa: Report
KL Rahul has been appointed India's captain for the three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning November 30, after Shubman Gill was ruled out with a neck injury sustained during the first Test. Rahul, who will also take up wicketkeeping duties, will be supported by vice-captain Rishabh Pant. The ODI matches will be played in Ranchi, Raipur, and Visakhapatnam.
4) Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Bicycle Kick Yet Again! Defies Age With Stunning Athleticism
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 40, stunned fans once again with a sensational bicycle kick during Al Nassr's dominant win over Al Khaleej. His perfectly timed overhead strike capped the team's ninth straight victory and highlighted his enduring athleticism and unmatched ability to deliver moments of brilliance.
5) After Father, Smriti Mandhana's To-Be Husband Palash Muchhal Rushed To Hospital
Smriti Mandhana's wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal was postponed after her father, Shrinivas, fell ill ahead of the ceremony in Sangli. A day later, Palash too was briefly hospitalised due to a viral infection and acidity but was discharged soon after.
6) Lionel Messi Sets Incredible Record! Becomes First Player In History Of Football To Achieve It
Lionel Messi reached an unprecedented milestone, becoming the first footballer to register 1,300 goal contributions after scoring once and assisting three times. He now has 896 goals and 404 assists in 1,134 matches, and has also set a new MLS playoff record with 12 goal involvements.
7) Italy Beat Spain 2-0 To Win Davis Cup 2025
Italy clinched their third straight Davis Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Spain in Bologna, despite missing star player Jannik Sinner. Matteo Berrettini gave Italy the lead by beating Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 6-4, before Flavio Cobolli completed the win with a comeback triumph over Jaume Munar, 1-6, 7-6 (7/5), 7-5.
8) Life Ban Revoked Of Arshad Nadeem's Coach For Being Unconstitutional, Lacking Due Process
A Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) adjudicator has overturned the life ban on Salman Butt, the longtime coach and mentor of star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem. Senator Pervez Rashid lifted the sanction after Butt appealed the Pakistan Amateur Athletics Federation's October decision to both the PSB and the Pakistan Olympic Committee.
9) Hockey India Says 'No Complaint', Clears Coach Of Sexual Misconduct Charges
Hockey India has cleared the junior women's team coach of sexual misconduct allegations, allowing him to join the squad for the World Cup in Santiago starting December 1. Following an internal inquiry, HI said it received no formal complaint, found no incriminating evidence, and confirmed that players individually expressed confidence in the coaching staff.
