Here are the top five cricket updates as of November 5, 2025:
1. Rishabh Pant returns for South Africa Test series : Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has made a comeback to India's Test squad for the two-match home series against South Africa after recovering from a foot injury sustained in July. However, senior pacer Mohammed Shami was not included in the squad. The series begins on November 14 in Kolkata.
2. Indian women's team meets PM Modi after World Cup win : The triumphant Indian women's cricket team met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to celebrate their recent World Cup victory. The team presented the PM with a signed jersey with the name "Namo 1". India secured their first-ever Women's World Cup title by beating South Africa in the final.
3. Virat Kohli celebrates 37th birthday with new records : On his 37th birthday, legendary batter Virat Kohli is being celebrated for his unmatched consistency across formats. He holds the record for being the fastest to reach 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, and 12,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Kohli also surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries.
4. CAB to honour Women's World Cup star Richa Ghosh : The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is set to felicitate Richa Ghosh for her stellar performance in the Women's World Cup. Ghosh, one of the top five run-getters in the tournament, will be presented with a gold-plated bat and ball.
5. South Africa confident ahead of India Test series: South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, believes his team is "better poised" for the upcoming Test series against India, citing their strong spin bowling attack. The Proteas have not won a Test in India since 2010.
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Here are the top five cricket updates as of November 5, 2025:
1. Rishabh Pant returns for South Africa Test series :
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has made a comeback to India's Test squad for the two-match home series against South Africa after recovering from a foot injury sustained in July. However, senior pacer Mohammed Shami was not included in the squad. The series begins on November 14 in Kolkata.
2. Indian women's team meets PM Modi after World Cup win :
The triumphant Indian women's cricket team met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to celebrate their recent World Cup victory. The team presented the PM with a signed jersey with the name "Namo 1". India secured their first-ever Women's World Cup title by beating South Africa in the final.
3. Virat Kohli celebrates 37th birthday with new records :
On his 37th birthday, legendary batter Virat Kohli is being celebrated for his unmatched consistency across formats. He holds the record for being the fastest to reach 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, and 12,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Kohli also surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries.
4. CAB to honour Women's World Cup star Richa Ghosh :
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is set to felicitate Richa Ghosh for her stellar performance in the Women's World Cup. Ghosh, one of the top five run-getters in the tournament, will be presented with a gold-plated bat and ball.
5. South Africa confident ahead of India Test series:
South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, believes his team is "better poised" for the upcoming Test series against India, citing their strong spin bowling attack. The Proteas have not won a Test in India since 2010.
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