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Indian cricket, domestic tournaments and international badminton headline the sports news on November 11. The IPL could expand to 12 teams from 2028, while India have secured an unassailable lead in the ODI series against New Zealand despite the Hamilton washout.
The Indian Premier League could expand to 12 teams from the 2028 season, with the BCCI reportedly considering the addition of two new franchises. Pune and Vadodara have emerged as potential destinations, although discussions remain at an early stage. The proposed expansion could coincide with the 2028-2032 media rights cycle and would mark the league's biggest expansion since the introduction of two new teams in 2022.
The third ODI between India and New Zealand in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain. India had already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series following victories in the opening two matches. The washout also ended New Zealand's remarkable run of 11 consecutive home ODI series victories, which had lasted since 2019. The remaining two matches will be played in Mount Maunganui.
Rishabh Pant is reportedly closing in on a return to India's Test squad for the upcoming New Zealand series. The wicketkeeper-batter is expected to undergo fitness and simulation tests at the BCCI Centre of Excellence before receiving final clearance. Pant had suffered a side strain during the Irani Cup and subsequently missed India's A-team matches. His availability would provide a significant boost to India's batting and wicketkeeping options.
Sanju Samson has been named captain of Kerala for the 2026 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The wicketkeeper-batter will lead an 18-member squad in the domestic T20 competition, which begins on November 24. Kerala are placed in Group C alongside Madhya Pradesh, Andhra, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Puducherry and Tripura. Samson will look to guide Kerala to a stronger campaign after their fourth-place finish in the previous edition.
Chennai has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2029 Asian Athletics Championships, subject to the Tamil Nadu government's formal guarantees. It will be the fourth time India hosts the continental competition, following editions in New Delhi (1989), Pune (2013) and Bhubaneswar (2017). The event is likely to be held in August 2029, with the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium expected to serve as the main venue.
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed Mumbai's skipper for the 2026 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The Mumbai Cricket Association confirmed the decision as the experienced batter prepares to lead the side in the domestic T20 competition. Mumbai are placed in Elite Group D alongside Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Hyderabad, Odisha, Uttarakhand and Vidarbha. They will begin their campaign against Hyderabad on November 14 in Kolkata.
India's women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand progressed to the pre-quarterfinals of the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026 after defeating Japan's Hinata Suzuki and Nao Yamakita. The Indian duo secured a straight-games victory, winning 21-17, 21-14 in 42 minutes. They will next face third seeds Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi of Japan for a place in the quarter-finals.
Aaryavir Sehwag produced a sensational 160-run knock against the United Arab Emirates in India's U19 Asia Cup match in Oman. The right-handed opener struck 17 fours and seven sixes in his 168-ball innings, reaching his century off 131 deliveries. His effort helped India post 309/7 in 50 overs. Aaryavir had earlier remained unbeaten on 72 against Nepal, continuing his impressive run in the tournament.
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