KL Rahul returned with figures of 0&12 in the first Test against New Zealand which India lost by eight wickets in Bengaluru.
Second-half efforts from John McGinn and Jhon Duran helped Aston Villa secure their third win from as many games in this season's Champions League.
One goal each from Donyell Malen and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens put Borussia Dortmund ahead in the first-half. However, Real Madrid came out all guns blazing in the second-half and netted five goals thanks to Antonio Rudiger, Vinicius and Lucas Vazquez.
Bangladesh fights to avoid an innings defeat against South Africa. Trailing by 101 runs after following on.
India's Rishabh Pant will keep wickets in the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. The 26-year-old had suffered a knee injury in the first Test but has recovered fully. Shubman Gill is also set to return to the team.
Kane Williamson is still recovering from a groin strain sustained during New Zealand's recent Sri Lanka tour. Head cooch Gary Stead confirmed the decision.
Prithvi Shaw has been excluded from the Mumbai squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match due to disciplinary reasons, primarily related to inconsistent training attendance and fitness levels.
The first match against Australia A is on October 31st, with the second match commencing on November 7th.
India A secured their second consecutive victory in the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, defeating UAE A by 7 wickets.
The third day of the Kerala vs. Karnataka Ranji Trophy match was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to a wet outfield.
