Sports Bulletin on November 13: Rohit Sharma continues to train in Mumbai, Virat Kohli starts training in Perth for BGT and More

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In today's sports bulletin, significant updates emerge from cricket, badminton, and football. Indian captain Rohit Sharma stays in Mumbai, awaiting a personal milestone before finalising his travel plans for Australia.

Arjun Tendulkar celebrates a personal milestone in the Ranji Trophy, while PV Sindhu continues her strong form at the Japan Masters. Plus, major coaching changes ahead of IPL 2025. Let's take a look at it below:

Rohit Sharma Trains in Mumbai, Delays Australia Departure Pending Family Event

Indian captain Rohit Sharma remains in Mumbai, training at local facilities, while awaiting the birth of his second child before confirming his travel to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The team departed for Perth in two groups, with Jasprit Bumrah set to lead in Rohit’s possible absence.

Virat Kohli Begins Perth Training as Border-Gavaskar Series Looms

Virat Kohli started net practice in Perth ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a crucial series for his Test career. With declining form and competition from younger players, Kohli faces a pivotal test to regain his stature. The highly anticipated India-Australia series begins on November 22, potentially marking a redemption arc for the veteran. Kohli and Bumrah were among the players who missed the first practice session yesterday.

Arjun Tendulkar Takes Maiden Five-Wicket Haul in Ranji Trophy for Goa

Arjun Tendulkar achieved his maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket, taking 5/25 in nine overs for Goa against Arunachal Pradesh in a Ranji Trophy Plate Division match. His early breakthroughs and disciplined bowling led to Arunachal’s collapse for 84 runs, supported by Mohit Redkar and Keith Mark Pinto.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Hits Ball onto Perth Street During Intense Practice Session for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

During a closed training session at Perth’s WACA, Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a ball over the nets and onto a nearby street, sparking attention but fortunately causing no harm. Alongside Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, Jaiswal displayed power-hitting in preparation for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22.

Shaheen Afridi Tops ICC ODI Bowler Rankings, Babar Azam Leads Batters

Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI Bowler Rankings after a strong performance against Australia, making Pakistan the only team with top-ranked players in both ODI batting and bowling. Babar Azam maintained his lead among batters, while teammate Haris Rauf reached a career-high 13th.

Delhi Capitals Appoint Munaf Patel as Bowling Coach for IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals have hired former India pacer Munaf Patel as their bowling coach for the 2025 IPL season. Munaf, who was part of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning team and has won the IPL twice with Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians, will join head coach Hemang Badani and DC director of cricket Venugopal Rao. This marks his debut in a coaching role, replacing James Hopes, who exited alongside former head coach Ricky Ponting after IPL 2024.

Gujarat Titans Appoint Parthiv Patel as Batting and Assistant Coach for IPL 2025

Gujarat Titans have named former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel as their new batting and assistant coach ahead of IPL 2025. Patel, who previously served on Mumbai Indians' scouting team, brings a wealth of experience from his IPL career, where he scored 2848 runs. He joins head coach Ashish Nehra as part of the revamped support staff. This move follows the departure of Gary Kirsten, who became Pakistan’s white-ball coach. Patel’s addition is expected to bolster the Titans’ batting line-up as the team looks to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season, with Rs 69 crore remaining in their auction purse.

India Refutes Claims of Visa Denial for Pakistani Players in Asian Youth Scrabble Championship

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed reports alleging that Pakistani players were denied visas for the Asian Youth Scrabble Championship in New Delhi. According to sources, the MEA clarified that 12 visas were issued to the Pakistani team on November 7, 2024, allowing them to participate in the championship, including the defending Asia Cup and World Youth champions. This clarification follows earlier claims that most Pakistani players were denied entry, amid India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, citing security concerns.

PV Sindhu Cruises Past Busanan Ongbamrungphan in Japan Masters 2024 Opening Round

India's PV Sindhu effortlessly advanced to the second round of the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament with a dominant 21-12, 21-8 victory over Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan. The match was completed in just 38 minutes. Sindhu’s win came as part of a strong start to her campaign, with the Indian star having previously won 18 of her last 19 matches. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen is set to take on Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao later in the tournament, while India's women's doubles pair, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, were eliminated in the first round.