Jemimah Rodrigues will captain Mumbai in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy Super League stage in Ahmedabad from November 14. Her unbeaten impact and match-winning 107 off 47 balls against Pondicherry helped Mumbai secure qualification. Head coach Ajay Kadam praised her experience, smart batting and leadership qualities, saying her presence has boosted the team's energy, confidence and overall performance.

Former cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar has voiced his disapproval of the BCCI's recent decision to abolish the toss in Under-23 matches. He believes this move strips the game of its excitement and strategic depth. Vengsarkar stresses that teams must learn to adapt to different playing conditions, warning that home advantage may be compromised if pitch conditions are too favorable.

Rishabh Pant is set to fly out to New Zealand next week and is likely to turn out for the first Test in Wellington from Nov. 19, TOI has learnt. On Thursday, Pant posted a video of himself training at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence, where he underwent rehab for a side strain. In the clip, he is seen batting in the nets without any discomfort.

Hardik's future has emerged as the biggest talking point of the trading season.