The New York Times last month reported that Huang had a relationship with Alice Huang, a former executive of Singapore-based company Megaspeed who is unrelated to 63-year-old Taiwanese-born Jensen Huang, and was investigated by US authorities and found to be a Chinese intelligence asset.

It remains unclear when Alice Huang first met Nvidia's leader or how long their affair lasted. But she was first photographed sitting beside him in June 2024, at a bar in Taipei, where they were seen drinking with executives from Gigabyte and NetThunder. Around the same time, her company, Megaspeed, began a multibillion-dollar purchase of advanced AI microchips, according to a New York Times report. 

In the following year, in May, Alice Huang was again seen standing behind the Nvidia executive outside a Taipei restaurant as he spoke to reporters. By then, Megaspeed's dealings with Nvidia had reportedly drawn the attention of Washington. In their probe, US authorities found that Megaspeed's boss was passing information to Beijing. 

According to a classified memo, the contents of which have been reported by The Times and the Financial Times, China's Ministry of State Security had recruited Alice Huang to gather intelligence on Nvidia's chief and potentially influence the company's push to sell its most advanced chips to China.

The Biden administration had limited the sales of high-end Nvidia chips to China amid the AI race, but after Donald Trump came to power, the Nvidia CEO pushed against very tight regulations on exports of Nvidia chips to China. 

About Alice Huang

Alice Huang also goes by the name Huang Le. She is a Chinese citizen and has served as a top executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed. According to her profile in a Chinese private-fund database, she is a former television reporter and worked with Hunan TV and the state broadcaster CCTV. She has also reportedly worked at HSBC, where she was listed as an assistant to the president of its private banking division, before becoming the vice president at CITIC Securities. 

But according to a The New York Post report, a Hunan TV executive claimed he had never heard of her, while the paper found no profile for her on CCTV's website.

According to Chinese investment records, Huang also served as an executive director and fund manager at Shanghai Hexi Investment Management, which reportedly had a connection with Chinese gaming company 7Road. 

Megaspeed's corporate history can also be traced to 7Road International, the Singapore-based overseas arm of 7Road. The company was founded in 2023 and reportedly owned by Huang Le Limited, led by Alice Huang, before it was sold to Swiftdata that same year. However, Huang continued to be publicly associated with the business that sits at the centre of a web of companies linked to China and is one of Nvidia's biggest customers in Southeast Asia.

Megaspeed bought more than $4.8 billion worth of Nvidia chips over the past two years, according to the Times.

Trump's Reaction 

US President Donald Trump addressed the reports at his Halloween party, calling the situation "very complex" and saying he hoped everything was OK with Jensen Huang, who serves on the president's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The president has called Huang "smart" and "amazing", insisting that Huang accompany him on foreign trips.

"I've always found Jensen Huang to be very aboveboard," Trump told reporters on October 31, adding that the administration would look into the matter "very closely".

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday, as he was departing the U.S. for a G7 meeting in Paris, that he could not address the situation with Huang.

"I just can't comment because of the nature of it," he told reporters. "And I also can't comment on an internal corporate matter that's going on with Nvidia."

Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, has regularly surpassed Wall Street's earnings expectations in the past three years since its high-end chips emerged as AI's best building blocks. The Santa Clara, California-based company reported quarterly profits of $59.69 billion in August.

For Gill, ensuring a series win will be top of the agenda as he won't be playing the last two games of the series. He will shift his focus to red-ball cricket to prepare for the opening Test against the Black Caps scheduled to be played in Wellington.

A good knock and a series-clinching win will certainly be a big boost for the skipper before he leads the team in a crucial Test series, leaving Shreyas Iyer in charge of the side for the last two ODIs to be played in Tauranga.

The third game at Seddon Park could well be another rain-curtailed affair and the cold, wet conditions will once again turn the track into a paradise for seam movement and extra bounce, a double whammy for the batters.

Against this backdrop, the 39-year-old former skipper will have to do better than his contributions of 0 and 23 in the first two games of the series.

Rohit, over the last year, has changed his approach and prefers to build a foundation before launching an all-out attack.

The philosophy, a marked shift from his high-risk, high-reward game until the 2023 ODI World Cup, has yielded mixed results.

The conditions in New Zealand so far have warranted a cautious approach, but Rohit hasn't looked comfortable in either of the two games, unlike Kohli, who looked in sublime touch even during his brief stay in the second ODI in Wellington.

Ajit Agarkar's departure from the post of chairman of the selection committee has removed the cloud of uncertainty surrounding the white-ball legend's future. But Rohit needs to score runs consistently in challenging conditions to silence the outside noise, which always gathers momentum after a couple of failures.

While India are unlikely to tinker with their winning combination, head coach Gautam Gambhir might want to revisit his ploy of sending in Axar Patel at No.5 ahead of the far more accomplished KL Rahul, whose brief but classy unbeaten 26 saved the day in Wellington.

The move to send Axar ahead of Rahul was based on the need to have a left-hander in the middle order, with all the top four batters being right-handed.

But Axar's game isn't suited to conditions where there is additional seam movement along with disconcerting variable bounce.

Since he is the only specialist spinner in the line-up and none of the top-order batters bowl regularly, Gambhir doesn't have the option of playing a more flamboyant player like Ishan Kishan at that slot.

Kishan is expected to take over wicket-keeping duties from Rahul in the last two games, with the Karnataka star linking up with the Test squad.

With Auqib Nabi also picking up wickets and Gurnoor Brar, Anshul Kamboj and Arshdeep Singh delivering the goods, the pace attack has been a smash hit, although the conditions that have suited them must also be factored in.

The Test match is scheduled to be played in 10 days and there is little logic in playing Mohammed Siraj in this game.

As far as New Zealand are concerned, their performance in familiar conditions has been nothing short of underwhelming.

To be fair, Mitchell Santner hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green as far as the toss is concerned, having lost it on both occasions.

But the manner in which New Zealand's top order has struggled in the first two games has been worrying, putting considerable pressure on the bowling attack.

The batting has looked like a rudderless ship with Devon Conway's concussion and Rachin Ravindra's injury adding to the home side's woes.

Adding to the problem is the fact that the normally reliable Tom Latham is woefully short of runs.

New Zealand's top three of Tim Seifert, Will Young and Henry Nicholls have hardly dominated even for a two or three-over phase in the first two games.

As things stand, New Zealand will miss fast bowler Blair Tickner owing to a concussion and Kristian Clarke, who recently played an unofficial Test against India A, has been summoned.

For Latham and Nicholls, the third ODI will also be a final opportunity to get some runs under their belt before joining the Test squad.

Both senior batters have struggled in the first two games and would be keen to regain some confidence ahead of the longer-format series.

(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

The gains in IREDA share price was supported by strong trading volumes. Around 3 crore equity shares of the company changed hands on November 9, significantly higher than its one-week average trading volume of 61 lakh shares and one-month average trading volume of 54 lakh shares.

IREDA stock price has gained in eight out of the 10 trading sessions, with the PSU stock rallying 20% during this period.

Despite today's rally, IREDA share price is still more than 22% lower than its 52-week high of Rs 153.45 apiece hit on 12 November 2025. The stock touched a 52-week low of Rs 98.80 apiece on 26 October 2026.

IREDA is a Navratna PSU which provides financial assistance and other services to projects related to renewable sources of energy and energy efficiency or conservation.

The company's net profit in the September quarter rose 0.5% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 552 crore, while its revenue from operations grew by 14% YoY.

Asset quality improved, with Gross NPA declining to 3.57% from 3.76% in the previous quarter, while net NPAs falling to 1.08% from 1.23% sequentially.

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Technical Outlook

IREDA share price has seen a pullback move in last few sessions mainly because of its oversold set ups, noted Ruchit Jain, Head - Equity Technical Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

“The follow up move and the sustainability of prices above its 200 DEMA will be important to see for the near-term trend. The average, which is around Rs 120 is the immediate hurdle. Closing above the same could lead to an upmove towards Rs 134 in the short term,” said Jain.

According to him, on the flipside, the immediate support is placed around Rs 110-108 levels.

Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical and Derivatives Research at SBI Securities said that IREDA share price has given a downward-sloping trendline breakout on the daily chart and closed higher, with the breakout supported by a significant rise in trading volumes. 

“The RSI has also broken above its downward-sloping trendline, indicating improving bullish momentum. Furthermore, the +DI has crossed above the -DI on the ADX indicator, suggesting that buyers are gradually gaining control over sellers,” said Shah.

However, he believes a sustained move above the current levels is essential to confirm a durable trend reversal. According to him, immediate support is placed in the Rs 112–110 zone. 

“As long as IREDA stock price sustains above this support band, the ongoing pullback is likely to extend further,” Shah added.

IREDA Share Price Performance

IREDA share price has gained 15% in one month, while it has remained flat in three months. The PSU stock has fallen 11% in six months, while it has declined 14% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis. Over the past one year, IREDA stock price has declined 20%, while it has plunged more than 40% in two years.

At 1:30 PM, IREDA share price was trading 6.48% higher at Rs 118.70 apiece on the BSE.

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Nvidia announced the investigation on Nov. 8, saying a committee of independent directors, assisted by external legal counsel, would examine the reports. The board said it had no reason to believe that US national security or Nvidia's trade secrets had been compromised. It also said it had confidence in Huang and his leadership team.

Huang has said he will cooperate with the inquiry and continue to lead the company. In a message to employees, he admitted that he had been unfaithful to his wife and apologised to his family and colleagues.

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The controversy follows reports by The New York Times that US intelligence officials believed Alice Huang, a former executive of Singapore-based Megaspeed, had been passing information to Beijing. The company buys Nvidia chips and has faced scrutiny over suspicions that it helped China gain access to processors restricted under US export controls.

Huang's relationship with the businesswoman has brought the company's dealings with customers, its information security and its exposure to US-China tensions under scrutiny.

Republican lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have also sought a closed-door briefing from Huang on Nov. 18. They want answers about the reported relationship and Nvidia's safeguards against foreign intelligence operations.

There is no indication that Nvidia is preparing to replace Huang. But the investigation leaves several possible outcomes on the table. Much will depend on what the independent directors find and whether the inquiry uncovers anything beyond the relationship itself.

Here are five possible scenarios that could determine his future:

1. Huang Is Cleared And Continues As CEO

The most direct outcome would be for the investigation to find that Huang was targeted but did not knowingly share sensitive information or compromise Nvidia's interests.

Being the target of an intelligence operation is not the same as participating in one. If the board finds no evidence of misconduct affecting the company, it could close the inquiry and allow Huang to continue in his role.

Nvidia's initial statement points in this direction. The board has said it has no reason to believe that company secrets or national security were compromised. It has also expressed confidence in Huang.

That position could change if investigators uncover new information. For now, however, the company has made clear that it expects him to remain CEO.

2. Huang Remains CEO But Faces Greater Oversight

The investigation may find that Nvidia's internal safeguards need to be strengthened without establishing that Huang knowingly shared confidential information.

The board could then retain him while reviewing how senior executives handle sensitive information, interact with customers and deal with companies operating in markets subject to US restrictions.

The distinction matters because Nvidia sells advanced processors to customers across several countries. Its board must ensure that commercial relationships do not expose the company to violations of US export rules or risks involving confidential information.

Such findings would not necessarily require a change at the top. The company could respond by strengthening its controls and requiring closer board supervision of sensitive relationships.

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3. The Board Asks Huang To Step Down

A more serious outcome would arise if investigators find that Huang withheld important information from directors, misled the board or failed to disclose conduct that created a significant conflict of interest.

The board does not need to wait for a criminal conviction before considering a leadership change. It can assess whether retaining an executive remains in the company's interests.

Intel faced a similar decision in 2018. Its then CEO Brian Krzanich resigned after an internal investigation confirmed that a past consensual relationship with an Intel employee violated the company's non-fraternisation policy.

Intel said the policy applied to all managers. The board accepted his resignation and appointed Chief Financial Officer Robert Swan as interim CEO.

There is a key difference between the two cases. Krzanich's relationship involved an Intel employee and a clear breach of company policy. Huang's reported relationship involves an executive at an external business. Nvidia has not announced any finding that he violated company policy.

4. The Investigation Finds Wider Governance Or Security Failures

The board's inquiry could also lead to questions about whether Nvidia's business relationships exposed restricted technology or sensitive information.

The United States has imposed export controls to limit China's access to advanced AI chips. Megaspeed's reported purchases of Nvidia processors and the allegations surrounding its dealings with Beijing have therefore drawn attention beyond the company.

If investigators find evidence that restricted technology or confidential information reached unauthorised parties, Nvidia could face greater scrutiny from lawmakers and government agencies.

The congressional briefing requested for November 18 will be an important development. Lawmakers want Huang to explain the reported relationship and the company's security procedures.

Any evidence that Nvidia's controls failed could put additional pressure on its board. A leadership change would become one possible response, although it would depend on what investigators establish about Huang's role.

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5. Huang Leaves And Nvidia Begins A Succession Process

Huang could also decide to leave voluntarily. That possibility would remain even if investigators do not find that he knowingly participated in an intelligence operation.

A prolonged controversy could complicate his dealings with government officials, customers and investors. The board would have to consider whether a leadership transition would protect the company and allow it to focus on its business.

Finding a successor would not be straightforward. Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and has led it through its transformation from a graphics chipmaker into a central supplier of AI computing infrastructure.

His role extends beyond running the company. He has been closely involved in its product strategy and relationships with major customers.

What Intel And McDonald's Tell Us About CEO Exits

Intel has faced a similar question about a CEO's personal conduct, though the circumstances were different. Brian Krzanich stepped down in 2018 after the company found that his relationship with an employee breached its internal rules. Intel did not wait for a criminal case. The board accepted his resignation after its internal investigation.

In 2019, McDonald's dismissed CEO Steve Easterbrook after finding that he had engaged in a consensual relationship with an employee in violation of company policy.

The company later found that Easterbrook had withheld information about other relationships during its investigation. The US Securities and Exchange Commission subsequently charged him with misleading investors about the circumstances of his departure. He agreed to a five-year ban on serving as an officer or director of a public company and paid a $400,000 penalty without admitting or denying the findings.

The Intel and McDonald's cases involved relationships with employees and established violations of company rules. Nvidia's investigation is different. It concerns a relationship with an executive at an external business and allegations that the CEO may have been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.

That distinction will matter when the board considers its findings. Huang's admission of an affair does not, by itself, establish that he breached Nvidia's rules or compromised company information.

The board must also weigh the risks of changing leadership. Huang has led Nvidia for more than 30 years and remains central to its strategy. Replacing him would require the company to manage a transition while it faces scrutiny over its business in China and the global AI chip market.

For now, Nvidia has backed its CEO and said he will continue to lead the company without interruption. Huang has pledged to cooperate with the investigation.

The next developments will depend on what the independent directors uncover and what Huang tells US lawmakers. Neither the affair nor the allegations of an intelligence operation have, on their own, established grounds for his removal. The board's findings will determine whether the controversy remains a matter of oversight or becomes a question of who leads Nvidia.

Unlike many Hindu New Year celebrations that begin in the month of Chaitra, the Gujarati New Year starts immediately after Diwali. In 2026, Gujarati New Year will be observed two days after Diwali. As preparations gather pace, communities across Gujarat and elsewhere are getting ready to celebrate the occasion with traditional rituals, Chopda Pujan and festive meals.

Gujarati New Year 2026: Shubh Muhurat And Tithi Timings

According to the Hindu Panchang, Gujarati New Year falls on Kartik Shukla Pratipada. The Pratipada Tithi begins at 12:31 pm on November 9 and ends at 2:00 pm on November 10, 2026.

The festival date is determined by the sunrise-based observance. Since Amavasya prevails at sunrise on November 9, Gujarati New Year will be celebrated on November 10, when Shukla Pratipada is present at sunrise.

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Gujarati New Year 2026: Significance

Gujarati New Year holds special significance for Gujarati communities as it marks the beginning of a new traditional calendar year. People welcome the occasion by seeking blessings for prosperity, happiness and good fortune.

This year it marks the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083 and is regarded as an auspicious occasion for fresh starts and new ventures.

Gujarati New Year 2026: Traditions

Bestu Varas is celebrated with enthusiasm across Gujarat and among Gujarati communities worldwide. The day usually begins with people waking up early, wearing new or traditional clothes and visiting temples to seek divine blessings.

The festival is particularly significant for business communities, with many traders and shopkeepers performing Chopda Pujan, a traditional ritual in which account books are worshipped to seek blessings for a prosperous financial year.

Families exchange greetings, visit relatives and enjoy elaborate festive meals.

The occasion also coincides with Govardhan Puja in many parts of India. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill on his little finger to protect the people of Gokul from torrential rains sent by Lord Indra. The event is commemorated through Govardhan Puja, during which devotees worship Lord Krishna, Govardhan Hill and cows.

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Mike Tomlin backs his former team ahead of SNF

Speaking about the upcoming game on NBC, Tomlin showed his excitement for a rivalry he knows better than most. 

“It's AFC North football, and you know I love that. You can airmail me right to Cincinnati,” Tomlin said

He picked out the matchup between Joe Burrow's passing attack and the Pittsburgh defense as one of the main reasons to watch Sunday's contest. “It's good on good. Joe Burrow and that Cincinnati passing game vs. T.J. Watt and the four-man rush of the Steelers…. Bring your popcorn and get your cameras ready,” Tomlin added.

His comments put the spotlight on a battle between one of the league's leading quarterbacks and a Pittsburgh pass rush that has given opposing offenses plenty to think about. T.J. Watt has been a major part of that defensive effort, and the Steelers entered Week 10 with 26 sacks, the most in the NFL.

Tomlin, who spent 19 years leading Pittsburgh, and the matchup offered another chance to see his former players in a high-stakes divisional game. This time, he would be watching from the NBC crew rather than the Steelers' sideline.

Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals fight for AFC North control

Sunday's meeting carried more weight after Cincinnati's 34-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain. 

The result lifted the Bengals to the same 6-2 record as Pittsburgh and set up a direct battle for first place in the AFC North. Joe Burrow played a big part in that victory, completing 82.8% of his passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns. Cincinnati had now won four straight games and entered the Steelers matchup with plenty of confidence.

But Pittsburgh had already beaten its division rivals once this season. The Steelers escaped with a 30-27 win in Week 3, thanks in part to Derrick Harmon's strip-sack of Burrow, which helped set up Chris Boswell's game-winning field goal.

Aaron Rodgers threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns in that contest, while Jaylen Warren produced 176 yards from scrimmage. A Cincinnati win would give the Bengals sole possession of the division lead. Pittsburgh could strengthen its position with another victory.

In October 2025, Musk had posted a screenshot of The Times (UK) report claiming female spies were waging 'sex warfare' to steal Silicon Valley secrets and wrote, "If she's a 10, you're an asset."

The tongue-in-cheek remark, part humorous and part cautionary, has once again caught social media users' attention after reports surfaced that Nvidia is probing whether its chief was a target of a Chinese intelligence effort, after a media report alleged he had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing.

Silicon Valley is a global hub for major tech companies, including Nvidia, Meta, Apple, and Google.

Nvidia Controversy

Huang, in a message to employees, has admitted that he had been unfaithful to his wife and took "full responsibility" for his actions, while Nvidia said the CEO was committed to continuing to lead the company without interruption.

The developments are likely to pressure the chipmaker's stock, which has already fallen sharply amid worries about the AI boom's sustainability, and may also raise questions about Huang's future at the helm of the company he co-founded, analysts said while talking to news agency Reuters.

The New York Times reported last month that Huang had a relationship with Alice Huang, an unrelated former executive of Singapore-based company Megaspeed, who US authorities investigated and concluded was a Chinese intelligence asset.

US authorities have scrutinised Megaspeed, which buys AI chips from Nvidia, over suspicions it helped Beijing gain access to advanced AI chips that are barred from shipment to China.

"The NVIDIA Board is initiating an independent investigation in light of recent reporting that founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort. A committee of independent directors, assisted by outside independent counsel, will oversee the investigation," Nvidia said.

The company said on Sunday that while its board had no reason to believe that either US national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised, its inquiry would examine all available information.

The board has confidence in the CEO and his leadership team, Nvidia said, adding that Huang fully supports the review and has committed to cooperating with it.
 

Speaking on the TalkSport Cricket Podcast, ten Doeschate reflected on how difficult it is to see a batter as talented and run-hungry as Jaiswal being left out of the ODI setup.

"He is so hungry to do well. You know, even when he gets runs but doesn't get a big one, the genuine disappointment in leaving runs out there, you can see it really hurts him. He is also, just touching on the ODI point, he is desperate to play ODI cricket as well. He doesn't get into the team, which is - it's crazy," said Doeschate.

"It's ridiculous. There are some players we were chatting about yesterday who aren't in the team. But also just to be clear, you know, I wasn't the batting coach, so I didn't have that direct access to players in terms of working that closely with them. It was so I'd chip in here and there and maybe complement what the batting coach and the head coach were saying. But yeah, certainly very, very hungry, works very, very hard. One of those strange situations where he's actually not a great netter," he added.

He also revisited India's Test tour of Australia in 2024, recalling how Jaiswal confidently took on the pace and bounce of Mitchell Starc, despite enduring a difficult day in the nets beforehand.

"I'll never forget, it happened in Australia, that whole build-up in Perth. And within the first three overs of the first Test match, Starc had bowled a 150k bouncer and he just pulled him in front of square. He just didn't look like he could play the short ball in the nets," he said.

Currently, Jaiswal is in New Zealand with the India A side for an unofficial Test series against the hosts. He is expected to join the senior squad thereafter for the two-match Test series against the Kiwis, which begins on November 19.

India assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak backed that stance after the first two matches. "Yes, one reason is definitely the left-right combination. Another factor is recognising KL's strength in finishing games. Furthermore, Axar has previously batted at No. 5 in ODIs quite often; he is a capable batter. The reality is, if a tactic doesn't yield runs, people question why the player was sent up. If it works, people call it a brilliant move. That's just how it goes," Kotak said during the pre-match press conference on Monday ahead of the third ODI in Hamilton.

Kotak added that Rahul is invaluable and has repeatedly proved his versatility on challenging tracks. Rahul is a competent Test opener, bats in the middle order in ODIs and can effectively switch gears in the death overs. He has endured very few failures in 50-over cricket, something that has not escaped Kotak's attention.

"I think KL Rahul's biggest advantage is that he can open in red-ball cricket and bat in the middle order in white-ball cricket. Whenever required, he can also finish games with five overs left. His record there is also very good. So, he plays according to the team's needs," Kotak said on the eve of the third ODI against New Zealand at Seddon Park.

Kotak also pointed to Rahul's consistency and ability to deliver whenever he gets an opportunity, saying he rarely disappoints the team.

Rahul's unbeaten 26 on a difficult Wellington surface in the second ODI once again underlined his value as a flexible batter who can adapt to the demands of the situation.

"Since I have joined, I cannot remember many matches in which he has got an opportunity to bat but has not contributed. He has played some unbelievable innings, and he never looks under pressure," he said.

Emphasising Rahul's remarkable composure in difficult situations, the assistant coach said his calm presence at the crease is one of his biggest strengths.

"If you notice, I have never seen KL under pressure. You always see him looking very stable. Most of the time, probably all the time, he has never let the team down."

Apart from his temperament, Kotak praised Rahul's ability to manipulate the field and switch between accumulation and aggression depending on the team's requirements.

"It is brilliant to have someone like him who has experience, temperament and the ability to rotate the strike, hit boundaries and, when required, clear the ropes with a few sixes. That's a great thing to have," he said.

With PTI inputs

In a video on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth said that there are only two players in the Indian team who step up in tricky situations -- Virat Kohli and KL Rahul -- and one of them is being unfairly demoted in the batting order.

"He's the only one who looked comfortable in the second ODI. Once the conditions are difficult, only two players step up - Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. If Rahul got out early in the last match, India were finished. But what justice is it to send Rahul at No.6 after Axar Patel? How can you justify Axar Patel batting ahead of him? Gautam Gambhir needs to understand Rahul is a marquee player. He has scored centuries at No.3 and 4 for India. Yet, he is being reduced to such a role. It's gross injustice," said Srikkanth.

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While Gambhir didn't specify the reason behind Axar's promotion in the game, it has a lot to do with the left-right combination that the Indian coach profoundly favours. In the end, India only scored 113/7 in the rain-affected match that was reduced to 26 overs per side, winning the contest by 4 runs.

Srikkanth spoke highly about India's rookie pacer, Gurnoor Brar, who emerged as the Player of the match for his figures of 4 wickets for 30 runs.

"Gurnoor Brar is pretty good in ODIs and Tests. It's in T20s that he's a problem. But the young Indian pacers have really impressed. Indian pacers have always delivered when conditions favour them, not just now, but for years, since the Javagal Srinath days. But on normal wickets, Indian pacers always get smashed," said Srikkanth.

In his latest column on Mid-day, Gavaskar claimed that while victory should always be the priority, Kohli reaching the milestone would be a moment of glory not only for the player, but also for all Indian cricket fans.

"Indians have always been fond of records and so there's always a debate about the rights and wrongs of going for it. One thing for sure that 99% of those who say they don't play for records are actually incapable talent and temperament wise of setting any and so it's easy for them to say so," Gavaskar wrote.

"There is not a single Indian cricket fan who does not want Kohli to get to 100 international centuries. We are all cheering for him to get there and so, if there's an occasion where some other teammate sacrifices his runs to allow him the chance to get there, the glory will not be just Kohli's but for all Indian cricket fans too," he added.

In a rain-affected match, Kohli departed when India were at 124/3, with not much of the target left to chase down.

Gavaskar stated that Kohli getting out for 74 spared Gill or Shreyas the dilemma over the century, or any possible backlash from fans on social media.

"Kohli got out in the 70s. Gill and Iyer were thus spared any blowback if the winning runs had been hit with Kohli unbeaten in the 90s. Yes, it's a team game, but it's also good for the team if one of its members, especially a star player, gets to a personal milestone without affecting the team's chances of winning," Gavaskar pointed out.

Kohli, who is active in ODIs only, currently boasts 86 international centuries. With many expecting him to possibly call it quits after the 2027 World Cup, the 38-year-old doesn't have much time to get to the milestone of 100 international hundreds, something that only Sachin Tendulkar has done till date.

After falling on Friday following US jobs growth data, the precious metals witnessed a modest recovery on Monday, with Spot Gold up 0.74% at $4,100.38, while Spot silver traded 1.13% higher at $52.54.

Bullions rose in India too, MCX gold December futures jumped 0.71% to Rs 1,43,547 and MCX silver December futures surged 1.12% to Rs 1,87,180.

With less than two months left for 2026 to end, three dates will determine the direction of gold and silver prices in near term.

Tuesday, 10 November: US CPI inflation for October

A hotter-than-expected CPI would firm up that bet and strengthen the dollar, which hurts gold. A softer reading would support prices. For October, US goods and services is expected to surge at a slower pace in October, with the consumer price index surging 0.3% after a 0.6% increase that was the largest since April, according to Bloomberg data. The core measure, which excludes often-volatile energy and food components is likely advance 0.2% for October, which would be the smallest advance in three months.

Friday, 13 November: US Producer Price Index
The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for October 2026 is scheduled for release by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday, November 13, 2026. Reports expect monthly producer prices for October to rise 0.4%, a slowdown from September's 1.3% jump, while annual PPI is expected to rise 6.6%. The data impacts gold prices primarily through its influence on inflation expectations, US Treasury yields, and the US dollar.

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Wednesday, 18 November: Fed minutes from the October meeting
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Hellebuyck Pushed Back Hard, But the Answer Was Still No

Devils GM Sunny Mehta announced that Hellebuyck would not start against Winnipeg on Tuesday. The news divided the hockey community, with fans loudly voicing their frustration over the call.

Hellebuyck did not hide his feelings. He addressed it head-on with reporters after the November 8 game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

“I'm disappointed but I understand. Selfishly, I want to play, but when you look at the team and what's best for it, I understand where they're coming from. I love Winnipeg and playing there again and just facing the music, and seeing the reaction, it'd be nice, but it's out of my hands,” Hellebuyck told reporters.

He also confirmed he went to management directly and made his case. It did not change the outcome.

“I think a lot of that is taken out of my hands, it's above me. Like I've always said, I'll be ready when my name's called and this time it's not,” Hellebuyck said. “We definitely had a conversation and I told [management] my thoughts on it, and they told me theirs. And at the end of the day, I had to listen to them and I could only push so hard. Like I said, I was adamant that I wanted to play, but it is what it is.”

That last line says a lot. He pushed. He was turned down. And now he has to watch from the bench the first time he would have faced the fanbase that once adored him.

Hellebuyck on Winnipeg Fans: “I'm Going to Choose Love”

The unspoken tension in all of this is the reception Hellebuyck might have gotten. His departure was messy. He forced his way out, went on the suspended list, and the whole thing left a sour taste across the city. He acknowledged that reality.

“I'm not going to project what I think [Jets fans] are going to do and how they're going to be. I know there's a pretty sour taste in Winnipeg, I've heard that. But, you know, I could only speak to my memories and my cherished moments in the city,” Hellebuyck told reporters.

He added: “I've loved every part of my career there. However I'm perceived, I'm going to choose love and I'm going to choose to remember all the moments and the community coming together, all the relationships I've made and being part of that community, and all the good times that I've had there.”

Mature words. Whether Winnipeg fans feel the same way on Tuesday night is another story entirely. And now, without Hellebuyck in net, that question stays unanswered at least for one more trip back.

When asked on Star Sports regarding the players CSK could potentially release, Chopra said, "If you just go by the money then Prashant Veer. Very expensive. Him, Matt Henry, Matt Short, Zak Foulkes, maybe Rahul Chahar as well."

Prashant, an all-rounder, was one of two players for whom CSK shelled out Rs 14.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, the other being wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma. Kartik impressed in the latter stages of IPL 2026 with a couple of half-centuries and is likely to be retained.

However, Prashant Veer's future is up in the air after he received very few chances with both bat and ball.

The deadline for the retention and trade window is November 17, while the IPL 2027 mini-auction is set to be held on December 16.

CSK recently grabbed headlines by conducting a four-player trade with Sunrisers Hyderabad, acquiring all-rounders Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards for pacers Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis.

The franchise has also revamped its coaching setup following Stephen Fleming's appointment as England men's Test head coach. Albie Morkel, Gareth Batty and Mohit Sharma have been appointed assistant coaches of the side ahead of IPL 2027. The trio will work under newly appointed head coach Zaheer Khan.

Several long-serving members of CSK's coaching and support staff have also parted ways with the franchise after spending more than a decade with the team. The departures include batting coach Mike Hussey, bowling coach Eric Simons, strength and conditioning coach Greg King, and physiotherapist Tommy Simsek.

Those retained from last season include assistant bowling coach Sridharan Sriram and fielding coach James Foster, who also serves in a coaching role with the England team. AR Srikanth, one of CSK's senior officials, will also continue with the franchise.

(With PTI Inputs)

Meet Dana White's Sons Dana White III and Aidan White

Dana White III is the oldest of the three siblings and he attended Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas before moving to the University of San Diego, where he played college football.

His interest in the sport started during childhood and according to The San Diego Union-Tribune, Dana III initially played flag football before progressing to tackle football. Although he also spent time around wrestling and martial arts, football eventually became his biggest passion.

Dana White has openly supported his son's sporting ambitions. Speaking about his career choice, he once said, “He loves football. It's literally his passion. The way I feel about fighting is the way he feels about football.”

Outside football, he enjoys surfing and snowboarding, and has often posted images of his adventures on Instagram.

Meanwhile Aidan White initially followed his older brother's interest in football but eventually developed a passion for boxing.

In March 2018, Aidan made his amateur boxing debut at the St. Patrick's Day Boxing Show and beat Andre LeClerc in the Junior Golden Gloves Division. 

However, boxing was not the only direction Aidan explored. During his 2023 appearance on Theo Von's podcast This Past Weekend, Dana described him as “artistic” and “talented.” He also revealed that Aidan works with content company Thrill One and is involved with Nitrocross events. Surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding are among his other interests just like his big brother! 

Meet Dana White's Daughter Savannah

Savannah White is the youngest of Dana and Anne's three children and their only daughter. Unlike her brothers, she has largely stayed away from public attention.

Dana has previously described Savannah as a “miracle baby.” He shared that doctors once believed Anne would not be able to have more children following an ectopic pregnancy.

Savannah was a high school cheerleader, and Dana revealed in 2023 that she was considering her college plans. Her 16th birthday was also celebrated with a grand party in Las Vegas, following a similar tradition he had established for his sons.

Interestingly, Dana's own complicated family history has also shaped his approach to parenting. His relationship with his mother, June White, became strained after she published an unauthorised 2011 biography titled Dana White: King of MMA. He later revealed that increasingly aggressive emails demanding money contributed to their falling-out.

June died in 2023. Reflecting on the loss of his parents, Dana said he had “almost no feelings about it” because he had left those relationships far behind him.

Bethell is currently with England's white-ball squad in Australia and will join the Test group straight after the fourth T20I in Sydney on November 29. Patterson-White's selection comes after he had a fine season for Nottinghamshire. He claimed 42 County Championship wickets at 25.11, the most by any spinner in Division One, and also made a century.

He was handed an ECB development contract last month and has now moved ahead of Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed, who have been named in the England Lions squads instead. The Test squad has no specialist spinner and Patterson-White will be supported by the part-time spin bowling from captain Joe Root, Dan Lawrence and Bethell.

The selectors have also looked past Somerset's Jack Leach, another left-arm spinner who played the last of his 39 Tests in October 2024. Pacer Josh Tongue, who was ruled out of the white-ball trip in Australia due to a toe injury, will miss the first Test to be present for the birth of his second child, while Sam Curran is unavailable due to his wedding.

“We have selected a strong and balanced squad that is ready for the challenge of facing a South African team that are ICC Test world champions and who returned to the top of the ICC Test rankings following their recent 2-1 series win over Australia.

“There are two changes to the squad that defeated Pakistan 3-0 at the end of the home summer with Liam Patterson-White earning his debut call-up while Jacob Bethell returns from a knee injury,” said England chief selector Marcus North in a statement.

Meanwhile, fast bowler Brydon Carse has been named in both Lions squads and could be called up as cover to the Test team. Carse has been out of England reckoning since an incident in Derby in August, when he was handcuffed by police outside a nightclub.

Derbyshire Police have since wrapped up their inquiry into a potential assault. However, the Cricket Regulator has charged Carse, and a verdict is yet to be delivered. Carse turned out for Durham and has remained available for selection throughout.

The Test and England Lions squads were selected when Fleming travelled to Perth last week and met Rob Key, managing director of England men's cricket, North and men's performance director Ed Barney.

Six members of the Test squad who are not part of the white-ball tour - Sam Cook, Emilio Gay, Lawrence, Patterson-White, Ollie Robinson and Jamie Smith - will travel early with the Lions for a preparation camp in Pietermaritzburg starting from November 25.

Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Ben Duckett and Root will return home after the ODI series in Australia and then fly to South Africa on December 2. Harry Brook and Jordan Cox will travel with Bethell straight from Sydney after the fourth T20I. England will also play a warm-up match against a CSA XI at Kingsmead in Durban from December 9 to 11.

Following the series opener in Johannesburg, the second Test will be played at Centurion Park from December 26, and the third Test to be staged at Newlands in Cape Town from January 3 to 7. England Lions, who will be in South Africa from November 26 to December 21, will play three 50-over matches and two four-day games against South Africa A.

The 50-over games are in Pietermaritzburg on December 1 and at Boland Park in Paarl on December 4 and 6. The four-day matches are at the Tuks Cricket Oval in Pretoria from December 10 to 13 and at Willowmoore Park in Benoni from December 18 to 21.

“We have also selected a strong England Lions squad, who will fly out to South Africa on November 25 for a preparation camp before three 50-over matches and two first-class games. Those players will benefit from experiencing South African conditions and ensure we have players who are fit and ready should they be required for the Test series,” added North.

England Test squad: Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Liam Patterson-White, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue.

England Lions red-ball squad: Shoaib Bashir, Brydon Carse, James Coles, Mason Crane, Henry Crocombe, Matthew Fisher, Jack Haynes, George Hill, Eddie Jack, Ben Mayes, Ben McKinney, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, James Rew, Thomas Rew, Mitch Stanley, Olly Stone, Asa Tribe.

England Lions 50-over squad: Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, Mason Crane, Adam Finch, Matthew Fisher, Calvin Harrison, Jack Haynes, George Hill, Ben Mayes, Ben McKinney, Ollie Pope, James Rew, Naavya Sharma, Ekansh Singh, Asa Tribe.

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"I spoke to a number of people I trust and I've been really really close with. And then I actually had a really really cool chat with Virat like the day before I announced it and it was really like looking in the mirror just sharing the experiences that we've had in the game for so long," Williamson said on 'Between the Two Beers' podcast.

Kohli now plays only ODIs, having retired from Tests ahead of the England tour last year. Williamson and Kohli have been contemporaries and that made the latter's inputs more valuable.

"He's (Kohli) still playing a little bit, but largely he made some of those big decisions and that like honestly just cheering… There's no one else I think, even players in your own team from, at times, that have just been in that exact same position for the exact same length of time, captaincy roles, children at the same time.

"Like we sort of live this parallel thing. We had a really quite special relationship, but although different worlds, and it was just quite a cool thing to be able to share some of that real vulnerable stuff and how you were feeling and and just connect over it and it and I was like I walked out of there or I got off the phone, my wife walked into the hotel room and I was like, it's time," said Williamson, who made 9515 Test runs while Kohli made 9230.

Williamson said he was never driven by the personal goal of completing 10,000 Test runs.

"You don't do it for those reasons. But if they're no longer yours and there was a term that he did use and it was this idea that you can start playing for the gallery. You can start, like holding on or doing things for reasons that aren't just… I use the word pure maybe like for your own measure of it, but that aren't just you that drive you back to the craft and to being a part of the team."

Williamson also racked up 7256 ODI runs and 2775 T20 runs.

"Every interview I did, they would ask about it and they were never the things that drove me, you it wasn't a number. It wasn't to get to 10,000 runs to a point where I genuinely believe that if that was a goal of mine at the start, I wouldn't be close.

"We wouldn't sit here and even reference it, because what is your definition of success? Is it is it an average? Is it a certain number of hundreds? They're essentially limitations and often you might have a successful career but probably fall short because your goals are lofty, and I don't know, it wouldn't have been true to me," added Williamson.

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As per Cricbuzz, GT enquired DC about a trade for Ashutosh a couple of months ago, but did not receive any immediate response.

However, with DC having appointed a new support staff, headed by former India captain and head coach Sourav Ganguly, there is a possibility that they revisit the trade option.

Ashutosh has thrived as a pinch-hitter in his three IPL seasons so far, winning his teams a few games from improbable scenarios. He was bought by DC for Rs 3.8 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. His most memorable knock is arguably the 31-ball 66* for DC against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their first match of IPL 2025.

LSG, incidentally, could be one of the franchises looking at Ashutosh during the trade window ahead of the IPL 2027 auction.

As per the report, Ashutosh could be traded to a side who have a surplus of fast-bowling options to offer to DC in return. This makes GT and LSG potential candidates in a potential trade.

Speaking of fast bowlers, the report further claims that Gujarat Titans had approached a different franchise for a finisher, and were open to offering 24-year-old fast bowler Ashok Sharma as part of a trade.

Ashok clocked the fastest ball of IPL 2026 at 154.2 kmph, but lost his place in the GT side in the second half of the season.

GT's hunt for a finisher is no surprise. While their top three of Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler have been extremely consistent for the most part, they've struggled on days the top three have failed to fire. With the likes of Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia failing to fire consistently, Ashutosh could solve their powerhitting problems at the back end of the innings.

Babar's half-century was his 144th 50-plus score in international cricket across all three formats and his 70th as Pakistan captain. He is now level with Misbah-ul-Haq for the most 50-plus scores by a Pakistan captain. Babar is the only test batter to average 50 this year (minimum 10 innings)

Babar Azam is the only test batter to average 50 this year. Surprisingly that is more than batters like Joe Root & Harry Brook. But that is because he remained not out on 2 occasions in West Indies otherwise he couldn't score a 100 this year and has 4 fifties. Pakistan managed to win only Test this year that against WI.

— Abu Bakar Tarar (@abubakartarar_) November 9, 2026

Sri Lanka recovered well after Pakistan's sizzling start of 137/2 in the first session and claimed three wickets as their four pacers bowled more disciplined lines after being dominated by Arif's early aggression.

"There were 63 balls that beat the bat today," said Sri Lanka bowling coach Ryan van Niekerk. "When you look at the bigger picture, Pakistan are probably slightly ahead on Day 1, but we're also probably a little short of luck throughout the day."

Babar, who has not scored a Test hundred since December 2022, looked at ease against the pace attack, playing his trademark cover drives, including three boundaries off Dilshan Madushanka's first over after lunch as he completed his 35th Test half-century.

However, Babar was undone by the left-arm seamer in his next over when he gave Mendis one of his four catches of the day, extending his century drought to 41 Test innings.

Taha and Shakeel then settled into a more traditional Test-match approach against the pace attack and shared a 68-run stand before Sri Lanka picked up two wickets in the final session.

"It was tough to contain the run rate once the first session had gone by," van Niekerk said. "But I thought the group of bowlers did a good job of pulling it back towards the end of the day."

Mendis turned to part-time spinner Sonal Dinusha to break the stand after Sri Lanka opted to go without frontline spinner Prabath Jayasuriya.

Taha tried to slog-sweep Dinusha but top-edged the ball to Dhananjaya de Silva. Salman Ali Agha, who made 16, was beaten by the extra pace of Asitha Fernando (2/64) and edged behind to Mendis.

"My only regret is that I should have batted longer after getting well set," said the 26-year-old Taha. "Babar and coach Mike Hesson motivated me a lot. Obviously, there was pressure and some nervousness early on, but luckily I batted with Babar bhai (brother), and he helped me a lot."

Earlier, the 20-year-old Tayyab struck nine boundaries and a six in his maiden Test fifty and provided Pakistan with a blazing start.

Sri Lanka struck back briefly by removing both Tayyab and his opening partner Azan Awais (30) in successive overs before Babar and Taha, among the four Pakistan players making their Test debuts, carried the home side to the interval without further damage.

Taha had a lucky escape when he survived a close LBW review against Milan Rathnayake, who bowled 16 overs across three spells and finished the day with economical figures of 1/43.

Tayyab was fast-tracked into Test cricket after an impressive domestic season and showed plenty of maturity. He displayed early aggression by pulling Fernando for a six over fine leg and also played some exquisite cover drives as Pakistan raced to 86/0 in 16 overs.

Tayyab completed his half-century off 46 balls with back-to-back boundaries against Lahiru Kumara (0/70). Rathnayake pulled back the scoring rate by bowling steadily and struck in his third over when Mendis grabbed a stunning two-handed catch behind the stumps off Awais' thick inside edge.

Fernando struck from the other end when he found the outside edge of Tayyab's bat as the batter tried to play away from his body and offered Mendis a regulation catch.

Pakistan also handed debuts to Arafat Minhas, a spinning all-rounder and standout performer in the recent tri-series ODI tournament, and fast bowler Saqib Khan as the home side looks to strengthen its pool of cricketers for the next World Test Championship cycle.

Bottom-placed Pakistan have won only two of their nine matches in this WTC cycle, which includes a chaotic 3-0 series loss in England and a 2-0 drubbing at the hands of Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka are ranked No. 7 in the WTC standings, having won just one of their six Tests while drawing three and losing two.

Sri Lanka have a recent happy memory at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where they completed the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history, scoring 430 against England in the tri-series last month.

Sri Lanka have been in Pakistan for more than a month, losing the T20I series 2-1 and the final of the ODI tri-series to the hosts.

What Happened To Puka Nacua's Knee Against The Commanders?

Nacua took a hard hit on a jet sweep and left under his own power, but the knee was flagged after the game. ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported the MRI and said the Rams do not believe the ACL is torn.

Former NFL team doctor David Chao studied the replay and shared his view on X.

"Based on video, I agree that an ACL tear is unlikely for Puka Nacua," Chao posted on X. "My concern is a possible aggravation of the PCL injury in the same knee that sidelined him for five games in 2024. The MRI will determine the extent."

He then described the play itself."He gets hit on the right knee on a jet sweep kind of deal and hyperextends the knee," Chao continued. "Expecting contusion and hyperextension injury, but the worry is aggravation of his PCL … (Mike) Garafolo and company have already tweeted it's not an ACL. The video fits, it does not appear to be an ACL by video. The worry is going to be aggravation of the PCL."

Chao is reading video, not scans. Only the MRI and the Rams' medical staff can confirm what happened inside the knee.

 Rams Receiver Outlook After The Puka Nacua MRI

Nacua knows this knee well. He hurt it in a joint practice with the Chargers in August 2024, then aggravated it in the season opener at Detroit and went on injured reserve with a PCL sprain. Another scare came that October, but coach Sean McVay said there was no structural damage and Nacua kept playing.

This season has been bumpy too. He has missed two games and appeared on the injury report several times, all without a contract extension. Davante Adams is already out, so the Rams have little depth at receiver.

Los Angeles visits Arizona on Nov. 15, and the bye falls in Week 11. A mild bruise could heal with that extra rest. A PCL aggravation could cost him several weeks. Monday's MRI and his practice status this week will give the first clear answer.