Sports Bulletin of November 16: From Rohit Sharma Welcoming New Baby Boy to Jake Paul Defeating Mike Tyson

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From Rohit Sharma and his wife welcoming their second child, a baby boy to Jake Paul defeating Mike Tyson, many things have unfolded in the sports world.

Indian cricket team, their captain, and the legendary boxer Mike Tyson are dominating the proceedings on a busy Saturday (November 16) in the World of Sports. Here are the ten unmissable stories of the day -

1. Rohit Sharma Welcomes Baby Boy

India captain Rohit Sharma and wife Ritika Sajdeh welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on November 15, 2024. Rohit took a paternity break ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, prioritizing family over cricket. While his availability for the first Test in Perth is uncertain, the BCCI is preparing contingency plans, with fans eagerly awaiting updates.

2. Shubman Gill Gets Injured in Simulation Match Before Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Shubman Gill sustained a finger injury during a simulation match in Perth ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, casting doubt on his availability for the first Test starting November 22. Gill's fitness will be assessed over three days. His injury, along with KL Rahul's and Rohit Sharma's uncertain status, complicates India's plans for the series opener.

3. IPL Auction List Released

The TATA IPL 2025 Player Auction will feature 574 players, including 366 Indians and 208 overseas cricketers, on November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With 204 slots available, 70 are reserved for overseas players. The highest reserve price is INR 2 crore, with 81 players in this bracket. The auction begins at 12:30 PM local time.

4. Ravi Shastri Predicts India Playing XI in Perth

Former India coach Ravi Shastri predicts Shubman Gill could open the batting in the first Test against Australia in Perth if Rohit Sharma is unavailable. He also suggests using one spinner, likely Ravindra Jadeja, due to Perth's pace-friendly conditions. For the seam attack, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep are Shastri's preferred choices.

5. India Win T20I Series Against South Africa

India secured an 11-run victory over South Africa in the third T20I in Centurion, clinching a 2-1 lead in the series. Tilak Varma's unbeaten 107 powered India to 219/6, their eighth 200-plus total in 2024, setting a calendar-year record. Despite Marco Jansen's explosive 54, Arshdeep Singh's crucial wickets ensured India's win in a thrilling contest.

6. UEFA Nations League Highlights Of the Day

Portugal secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Poland, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice to seal their Nations League quarterfinal spot. In Group A4, Spain remained unbeaten, defeating Denmark 2-1 with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez. Poland's loss ends their qualification hopes, while Denmark's late error denied them a comeback against the European champions.

7. Jake Paul Beats Mike Tyson

Jake Paul defeated 58-year-old Mike Tyson in a one-sided eight-round bout at AT&T Stadium, Texas. Paul dominated with superior speed and movement, securing a unanimous decision with scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73. Despite landing only 18 punches, Tyson remained upbeat and praised Paul's skills, while Paul called Tyson an inspiration in his post-fight remarks.

8. Haris Rauf and Abbas Afridi 4 Wickets Each Restrict Australia to 147

Haris Rauf and Abbas Afridi starred with the ball as Pakistan restricted Australia to 147 in the second T20 at the SCG. Haris claimed four wickets, equaling Shadab Khan as Pakistan's joint-highest T20I wicket-taker, while Abbas took three. Debutant Sufyan Muqeem added two wickets. Australia's explosive start faded after a quick 50-run opening stand.

9. Sourav Ganguly Congratulates Rohit Sharma and Urges Him to Join Team India in Perth After Baby's Arrival

Sourav Ganguly congratulated Rohit Sharma on the birth of his baby boy but urged him to prioritize joining Team India in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ganguly emphasized Rohit's irreplaceable leadership, advising him to fly to Perth immediately for the first Test starting on November 22, citing the significance of this series as Rohit's last Down Under.

10. Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes Youngest Player Registered for IPL 2025 Mega Auction at 13 Years

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 13, has become the youngest-ever player to register for the IPL 2025 mega auction, set to take place in Riyadh on November 24-25. The Bihar-born prodigy, with a base price of ₹30 lakh, has already made his first-class debut and represented India in the U19 Asia Cup, capturing attention worldwide.