Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh [Source: AFP]
Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh have been traded by their respective franchises for the IPL 2027 season. In other news, Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the England squad for the tour of Australia.
Capping an eventful day in the world of cricket, here we take a look at five of the biggest cricketing news stories that emerged on Wednesday, November 11.
Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings complete Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh trade for IPL 2027
The Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings franchises finalized their blockbuster trade between Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh for the upcoming IPL 2027 season. Both cricketers were valued at INR 18 crores each as part of the trade. Pandya will now join the Punjab Kings, while Indian fast bowler Arshdeep will head to Mumbai Indians next year.
Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis plunder twin tons vs Pakistan
Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis unleashed identical centuries against Pakistan on Day 3 of Sri Lanka’s series-opening first Test match in Rawalpindi. The two cricketers also shared an unbroken 249-run partnership for the fifth wicket to steer Sri Lanka to 404-4 in 102 overs by stumps.
Dhananjaya and Mendis also shattered a slew of individual as well as partnership records with their batting mayhem at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Jacob Bethell ruled out of Australia tour
Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the England squad for their upcoming white-ball tour of Australia, owing to a reoccurrence of a knee injury.
Earlier, the cricketer was named in England squads for the eight white-ball games to mark his return to competitive cricket after a gap of nearly four months. The ECB has now named James Coles as an official replacement of Bethell for the tour.
New Zealand announce Test squad for India series
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has named a strong New Zealand squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against the visiting Indian team.
Tom Latham will continue to lead the side, and he will be accompanied by fellow star performers like Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, among others.
India A Women's squad announced for home series against England A
The BCCI announced complete India A Women squads for their upcoming all-format home series against England A Women.
Anushka Sharma will lead the side in T20s and unofficial ODIs, while Tejal Hasabnis will captain India A Women in the multi-day fixture. International stars like Shreyanka Patil and Niki Prasad are also included in the squad.












