Sports Bulletin of October 30: From Shreyas Iyer leaving KKR to Cristiano Ronaldo's Misfortunes

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Amid the excitement of the IPL Retentions, it has been a very busy and dynamic day in the world of sports on Wednesday (October 30).

In terms of the cricketing world, the heat is getting higher in the world of IPL, with a focus on India's Test team against New Zealand as well. On the other hand, football also has a plethora of tangible developments.

Here are the Ten stories you won't want to miss across the World of Sports-

1. Virat Kohli wishes to captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025

Virat Kohli may be reinstated as the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. The India stalwart is set to be retained by RCB and may take up leadership again. Kohli captained them from 2013 to 2021 and took them to the final in 2016. The 35-year-old remains one of the few players who have remained at the same franchise since IPL's inception in 2008.

2. Shreyas Iyer set to split with KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders may have to find a new captain in IPL 2025 as Shreyas Iyer is likely to leave the franchise. KKR's approach with Iyer for a possible retention value found no fruitful solution due to Shreyas' salary demands. Amid this, the India batter looks set to feature in auction.

3. Ronaldo misses Penalty as Al Nassr exit from Saudi King's Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo failed from the spot as Al Nassr suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Al Taawoun in the Saudi King's Cup. Waleed Al-Ahmad scored the solitary goal of the match in the 71st minute.

4. Harshit Rana not part of India squad for 3rd Test

Harshit Rana is not going to be part of India's 3rd Test squad against New Zealand, confirmed assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. The Indian team's final encounter against the Kiwis start on November 1 in Delhi and despite rumours of Rana's arrival in the team, it is unlikely that the Delhi pacer will be involved.

5. Fazel Atrachali becomes First Player with 500 Tackle Points in PKL

Bengal Warriorz captain Fazel Atrachali created a record by becoming the first player in Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) history to accumulate 500 tackle points. The moment came in Bengal's match against Puneri Paltan. Despite the Iranian's brilliance, the Warriorz could only manage a draw, their second consecutive stalemate in the competition.

6. India summon 35 Net Bowlers ahead of Mumbai Test

India summoned 35 net bowlers, including a variety of spinners ahead od the 3rd Test against New Zealand. The Indian team management requested MCA to provide various kinds of spinners in team India's first full net practice on Wednesday. India have already lost the series 2-0, their first Test series loss on home soil in twelve years.

7. Manchester United close in on Ruben Amorim

Manchester United are getting closer to bringing in Ruben Amorim as the next head coach. The Red Devils sacked Erik ten Hag on Monday, and is now aiming to appoint the Portuguese manager at the club. The Premier League giants have so far lost four league matches out of 9, which places them 14th in the table.

8. Andrew McDonald to remain Australia head coach till 2027

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has extended his contract until the end of 2027 season. McDonald, who was appointed in 2022, is set to coach them in the 2027 ODI World Cup, as well as the next cycle of the World Test Championship. The Aussies won the ODI World Cup in 2023 under his tutelage, along with the WTC 2023 Final.

9. Bangladesh in trouble in Chattogram on Day 2

Bangladesh are staring down another batting collapse in the 2nd Test against South Africa. After South Africa's mammoth 577 runs in first innings, the Tigers are 38 for 4 at the end of Day 2. Kagiso Rabada have picked a couple, while Dane Paterson and Keshav Maharaj have got one wicket each. Wiaan Mulder (105), Tristan Stubbs (106) and Tony de Zorzi (177) scored centuries for the Proteas in the first innings.

10. Shubman Gill takes pay cut to stay at Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill is reportedly happy to take a pay cut in order to stay at Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 and beyond. The India batter is reportedly to be the 2nd pick for GT and will earn Rs 14 crore, as the top spot will be handed to Afghanistan star Rashid Khan. Gill is also likely to be the captain for the Titans in the upcoming IPL season.