Sports Bulletin For November 6: Here are the top sports headlines making waves today - from India's commanding win over Australia in the T20I series to RCB's
blockbuster sale and major updates across cricket and football.
The Indian women's team continues to bask in glory after their World Cup triumph, while the BCCI, ED, and AIFF remain in the spotlight for major developments off the field. Here's a quick roundup of the day's biggest sports stories.
1) India Beat Australia by 48 runs to take 2-1 lead in T20I Series
Suryakumar Yadav-led India defeated Australia by 48 runs in Queensland on Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the 5-match T20I Series.
2) India Women's Team Meet PM Narendra Modi After Historic World Cup Win, Pics Go Viral
The Indian women's cricket team, under the leadership of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and head coach Amol Muzumdar, visited Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Wednesday (November 5) to celebrate their historic triumph at the ICC Women's World Cup 2025.
3) President Droupadi Murmu Hosts India's Women's World Cup-Winning team At Rashtrapati Bhavan
Members of the Indian women's cricket team who won the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 visited the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. The President congratulated each member and commended them for creating history by winning the Cricket World Cup. She noted that millions of Indians, both domestically and abroad, are celebrating this victory.
4) Narendra Modi Stadium To Host T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Report
As per a report by the Times of India on Thursday, November 6, the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will be played across five major venues in India - Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium, Kolkata's Eden Gardens, and Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. The grand finale is set to take place at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.
5) RCB Officially Up For Sale! Owners Eye $2 Billion For IPL 2025 Champions: Report
It's official - Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has been put up for sale. UK-based beverage giant Diageo, which owns RCB's IPL and WPL teams through its subsidiary United Spirits Ltd, has initiated the franchise's sale process. In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange on November 5, Diageo announced a "strategic review" of its investment in Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd, aiming to complete the sale by March 31, 2026.
6) ED Attaches Assets Worth Rs 11.14 Crore Of Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan In Betting App Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday seized assets worth ₹11.14 crore belonging to former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan in connection with the 1xBet money laundering case. The action, taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, is part of the ED's ongoing probe into the betting platform's alleged large-scale fraud and tax evasion.
7) BCCI Gears Up For Showdown With Mohsin Naqvi As Asia Cup Tensions Escalate: Report
The BCCI is reportedly planning to take action against PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi following the Asia Cup controversy, where he declined to present the trophy to the Indian team after the final. According to Telecom Asia Sport, the board has drawn up a list of charges questioning Naqvi's eligibility to hold both political and sporting roles. It remains uncertain whether he will attend the upcoming ICC meeting, with reports suggesting he may skip it due to domestic political issues.
8) Australian Ryan Williams, Nepali-Origin Abneet Bharti Join Indian Football Team Camp Ahead of AFC Asian Cup Qualifier: Report
Former Australia winger Ryan Williams and Nepal-born defender Abneet Bharti have been called up to India's national football team camp in Bengaluru ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh. As per ESPN, head coach Khalid Jamil wants to assess new options, though Williams' participation awaits clearance from Football Australia, while Bharti has joined the camp without any formal hurdles.
