Cricket, Chess, Football and Badminton exciting events and innovations abound in the world of sports. Here are the top 10 trending sports stories making headlines right now:

As he prepares to play China’s Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship, Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigisi has warned compatriot De Gokesh. Erigisi advised Gokesh to focus more on his preparation rather than letting the weight of being a favorite take him away. Gokesh’s ascension in chess circles qualifies him as one of the front-runners for the championship, especially given Lehren’s poor results before the game.

The Indian women’s hockey team won the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy by defeating Olympic silver medalists China 1-0 in a dramatic final. Deepka’s brilliant penalty corner goal in the 31st minute sealed the win and the championship. The teenage striker also finished as the tournament’s top scorer, with 11 goals, cementing India’s dominance in Asian women’s hockey.

There has been a wave of criticism over the upcoming IPL mega auction in Jeddah, with former Australian captain Ricky Ponting leading the charge. The auction, scheduled for November 24-25, is a window clash between the first and second Tests of the ongoing series. Ponting expressed concern about the disruption that could affect both players’ schedules and broadcasters’ plans.

Veteran bowler Ishant Sharma’s inclusion in Delhi’s 24-man squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy could be his last appearance in domestic cricket. Sharma might want to make an impression before leaving the home circuit, so his invitation is a big step in that direction. Under the leadership of Ayush Baduni, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has fielded a strong team.

Former India T20I captain Hardik Pandya will take part in domestic cricket for the first time since 2018 and will compete in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Baroda. Aiming to build up his match fitness and form ahead of international assignments, Pandya will be under the guidance of his brother Krunal Pandya.

As the Border-Gavaskar Test series heats up, Ricky Ponting has highlighted a major flaw in India’s selection, namely the withdrawal of veteran Cheteshwar Pujara. Ponting believed that Pujara’s ability to beat the Australian bowlers with his long innings could be crucial in India’s bid to retain the cup.

Genoa have announced Patrick Vieira as their next manager. As expected, the presence of Vieira — who has plenty of experience as both a player and coach — alongside Mario Balotelli, with whom he has had a volatile relationship at Nice, could affect his future. is

Former cricketer Simon Dole has criticized Gautam Gambhir’s coaching tenure with the Indian team, claiming it could be shorter than Greg Chappell’s controversial tenure. Despite some victories, Gambhir was punished for India’s poor performances, including a series defeat to Sri Lanka and a record defeat in a home Test against New Zealand.

Indian badminton players PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen have advanced to the second round of the China Masters Super 750 in Shenzhen. Both players showed strong form, with Sindhu winning the women’s singles decider and Sen doing the same in the men’s category, boosting India’s medal chances in the event.

After India’s 3-1 series victory over South Africa, Hardik Pandya has climbed to the top of the ICC T20I all-rounder rankings. As Pandya continues to shine with both bat and ball, strengthening his case as one of the top all-rounders in world cricket, this represents a turning point in his career.

Fans can get an interesting glimpse of the latest happenings in the world of sports through these stories, which showcase amazing talent, constant struggles and remarkable achievements in various sports. Stay tuned for further developments.