Australia all‑rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced retirement from international cricket after a 14‑year career. At 38, Maxwell played seven Tests, 149 ODIs and 130 T20Is, accumulating 3,990 ODI runs, 2,897 T20I runs and 339 Test runs, along with 136 international wickets. Known for aggressive batting and decisive match‑turning performances, Maxwell leaves a legacy of versatility in Australia’s white‑ball teams. He thanked teammates, coaches and fans for support and noted the importance of bridging youth development with high‑level competition as part of his cricketing journey.
Maxwell retires from international cricket after 14 years.
Right‑arm off‑spin bowler with 136 international wickets.
Lauded for aggressive batting and game‑changing abilities.
Acknowledged teammates and fans; emphasized youth development.
India clinches historic Commonwealth Kabaddi double in Ahmedabad
India created history at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad by winning both the men’s and women’s titles. The men defeated Sri Lanka 54-20 in the final, finishing the tournament with eight wins from eight matches. Aditya Shinde led the attack with 10 raid points, while Bharat Hooda added eight in the second half. Pankaj Mohite scored six and vice-captain Naveen Kumar contributed five. Yogesh Dahiya starred in defence with five tackle points, showcasing a flawless tackling record. The women’s team had already beaten Uganda 35-15 to complete the double, underscoring India’s growing strength in the sport.
Men’s team won final 54-20 vs Sri Lanka.
Women’s team defeated Uganda 35-15 earlier for the double.
Aditya Shinde top-scored with 10 raid points; Hooda added eight in second half.
Pankaj Mohite (6) and Naveen Kumar (5) contributed to the win.
Yogesh Dahiya recorded five tackle points with no misses in defence.
Nov 02, 2026
Arshdeep Singh becomes first Indian to reach 150 T20I wickets
Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian bowler to reach 150 wickets in Twenty20 Internationals, achieving the milestone on 30 October 2026 during the fourth T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland, when he dismissed Mitchell Santner. He now has 150 wickets in 103 matches (99 innings), with a bowling average of 20.62 and an economy rate of 8.65. The feat underscores his status as one of India’s premier bowlers in the shortest international format, reflecting consistency across powerplay and death overs. The 2026 season also highlighted his control over variations and yorkers, earning praise from teammates and coaches.
Arshdeep Singh becomes first Indian to take 150 T20I wickets.
Milestone achieved on 30 October 2026 vs New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland.
Cements his status as a leading T20 bowler for India.
Lakshya Sen wins HYLO Open 2026 badminton title
Lakshya Sen won the HYLO Open 2026 men’s singles title in Saarbrücken, Germany, defeating Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in straight games, 21–17, 21–10. The tournament ran from 27 October to 1 November as part of the BWF World Tour Super 500 series. This was Sen’s second HYLO Open title, his first since 2019, marking an important milestone in his career and a notable achievement for Indian badminton in 2026. His victory reinforces India’s growing presence on the international badminton circuit and could bolster his world ranking and confidence ahead of major events later in the season.
Tournament: HYLO Open 2026 (27 Oct–1 Nov).
Final: Sen def. Christie 21–17, 21–10.
Edition: 39th; part of BWF World Tour Super 500.
Sen’s second HYLO Open title (first since 2019).
Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula 1 World Champion
Italian racing driver Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 World Champion at 20 years and 68 days on 1 November 2026 after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Born on 25 August 2006 in Bologna, Antonelli drives for Mercedes and broke Sebastian Vettel’s previous record of becoming champion at age 23 in 2010. The victory also marks Italy’s first F1 title since Alberto Ascari in 1953, reviving a long-established national legacy in motorsport. Analysts highlight his rapid adaptation to high-pressure grands prix and anticipate a long, successful career at the sport’s pinnacle.
Date: 1 November 2026; Champion: Antonelli (Mercedes).
Age at title: 20 years 68 days; youngest champion.
Record: surpasses Vettel’s 23-year-old record (2010).
Country milestone: Italy’s first F1 champion since Ascari (1953).
Outlook: heightened expectations for future seasons.
Nov 01, 2026
Manisha Bhanwala Becomes First Indian Woman to Win World Wrestling Gold
Manisha Bhanwala created history on 30 October 2026 by becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Senior World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. She defeated Abigail Elizabeth Nette of the United States 8–6 in the women's 59 kg freestyle final after overcoming a 0–6 deficit. Bhanwala’s gold makes her India’s second‑ever senior world champion in wrestling, following Sushil Kumar’s 2010 men’s 66 kg title. Her achievement signals progress for women’s wrestling in India and may spur increased support for girls’ sports development at national and state levels.
Date of victory: 30 October 2026.
Event: Senior World Wrestling Championships, Astana.
Final: Manisha Bhanwala beat Abigail Nette 8–6 in 59 kg.
Recovered from a 0–6 deficit.
First Indian woman to win world gold; second overall after 2010.
Impact on women’s wrestling programs in India.
Oct 31, 2026
Aditya wins gold at World Boxing U-19 Championships 2026
Indian boxer Aditya won the gold medal in the men’s 55 kg category at the World Boxing U-19 Championships 2026 held in Budva, Montenegro. He defeated Russia’s Islam Magomedov by a 4–1 decision in the final. India finished the tournament with four medals: one gold, one silver and two bronzes. Megha Sheokand earned silver in the women’s 80 kg category, while Harshika (65 kg) and Prachi Tokas (80+ kg) won bronze medals. The results underscored India’s presence on the junior boxing stage and highlighted emerging talent in domestic boxing pipelines.
Aditya won gold in men’s 55 kg at World Boxing U-19 Championships 2026.
Final result: Aditya defeated Islam Magomedov (Russia) 4–1.
India total medals: 1 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze.
Megha Sheokand silver in women’s 80 kg.
Bronzes for Harshika (65 kg) and Prachi Tokas (80+ kg).
Oct 30, 2026
Christo Popov Wins 2026 French Open Badminton Men's Singles Title
On 25 October 2026, France's Christo Popov won the men's singles title at the French Open Badminton Championships, defeating Indonesia's Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah in a three‑set final, 21–11, 14–21, 21–13. Popov's victory marked the first French Open men's singles title by a French player in eighty years. After the tournament, Popov rose to World No. 1, claiming the top ranking in men's singles badminton. The result boosted French badminton on the world stage and highlighted Popov's rising status in the sport. Organisers said the victory could inspire younger players and grow interest in badminton in France and Europe, and beyond.
Final score: 21–11, 14–21, 21–13
Popov becomes World No. 1 after the event
First French Open men’s singles title by a French player in 80 years
Event boosts badminton profile in France and Europe
May influence younger players to take up badminton
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