Sports Bulletin of November 9: From Sanju Samson's history for India to Gautam Gambhir's Test ultimatum

Add as a preferred source on Google

The sports world has witnessed a plethora of developments since Friday (November 9) night, which has continued even on Saturday (November 10). Sanju Samson showcased his might in South Africa while Gautam Gambhir also got a dressing down by BCCI.

From the world of cricket to the vast horizons of football, here are the unmissable stories across the sports world, curated for you.

1. BCCI to adopt split coaching if India falters in BGT, Gautam Gambhir in Trouble

BCCI may opt with different coaches for formats if India fail in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma were summoned for a six-hour-long meeting with BCCI, where the messages have been sent. If India's results go haywire down under, Gambhir may be removed as Test coach and his role may be limited to limited overs cricket.

2. Rohit Sharma set to travel to Australia

Despite the reports of Rohit Sharma's absence in the first two Tests, the India captain looks set to travel to Australia. Rohit himself was unsure about playing in Perth as he and his wife are expecting their second child, but recent reports suggest the India captain may fly to Australia with the first batch of players on Sunday (November 10).

3. India A suffer consecutive defeats against Australia A

India A suffered their second defeat at the hands of Australia A as the hosts won the match by 6 wickets. The batting catastrophe put India A in the backfoot but the bowlers tried hard to revive, but to no avail. Sam Konstas scored an unbeaten 73 while Beau Webster scored 46 runs as they chased 169 runs with ease. Prasidh Krishna got two early breakthroughs but the other bowlers were largely ineffective as India A suffer a 0-2 series loss.

4. Dhruv Jurel scores half-centuries amid India's disappointment

Dhruv Jurel is India's only bright spot amid the dismal outing of India A in the unofficial Test series. Jurel, who is part of the India squad, scored consecutive half-centuries amid a batting collapse for India A. He scored 80 runs in first innings, and then backed it with another fantastic 68 in the second innings. The 23-year-old has thus created a selection headache for the team management ahead of the first Test in Perth.

5. Neeraj Chopra ropes in New Coach

Neeraj Chopra has roped in Jan Zelezny as his personal coach as the Indian javelin star aims to reach greater heights in the coming years. Chopra, who won a Silver medal in the Paris Olympics, will start his training in a few months. Zelezny is a javelin legend who won a hat-trick of Gold medals in the Olympics (1992, 1996 and 2000).

6. Sanju Samson creates history for India

Sanju Samson became the first Indian batter to score consecutive T20I centuries in his outstanding outing against South Africa on Friday (November 8). Samson amassed 107 runs off just 50 deliveries, hitting 7 fours and 10 sixes in the process. His previous T20I knock was another century when he scored 111 against Bangladesh last month. India also managed a massive 61-run victory and now have a 1-0 lead in the four-match T20I series.

7. Varun Chakravarthy secures career-best figures in Durban

India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was instrumental in India's victory in Durban as he registered career-best figures. The KKR bowler got the crucial wickets of David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen and ended up with a figure of 3 for 25 in four overs, his best in India colours.

8. Jose Mourinho banned in Turkish league

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has been banned after ranting against poor-quality refereeing in the league. He launched a massive attack against the VAR and has now been charged by Turkish Football Federation. Mourinho has been handed a fine of Rs 15 lakh while he has also received a one-match ban from the touchlines.

9. Prithi Shaw included in Mumbai probables for SMAT

Prithvi Shaw has been named in the Mumbai squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy days after being dropped from the Ranji squad. The dashing opener was left out for lack of fitness and disciplinary issues but surprisingly has been reinstated in the 28 probables list for the domestic T20 tournament. Shaw also received a letter of support from former India coach Greg Chappell a couple of days ago.

10. East Bengal look to win first ISL match in Kolkata derby

East Bengal are up against Mohammedan in a Kolkata derby on Saturday and the Red and Gold brigade will be aiming to get their first points in the league. With six defeats in six, they are currently at the bottom of the table but the AFC Challenge League performance must be a big boost for them. Oscar Bruzon, the new head coach is optimistic to turn things around as the two Kolkata giants lock horns at the Salt Lake Stadium.