Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a 14-year career that made him one of the most feared white-ball hitters in the game. The 38-year-old Australian all-rounder played 7 Tests, 149 ODIs and 130 T20Is, scoring 10 international centuries and taking 136 wickets.

The news broke on a busy day across the sporting world. The BCCI extended the IPL retention deadline, India named a new captain for an upcoming continental tournament, a Indian swimmer made history at the Youth Olympics, and two of the country’s top badminton players stepped away from events in Asia. Here is what landed on November 3, 2026.

Maxwell leaves with three world titles on his résumé

Maxwell was a central figure in Australia’s white-ball dominance. He was part of the squads that won the 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cups, as well as the 2021 T20 World Cup. Those three ICC titles sit at the heart of a career that often felt like it was built for the biggest stage.

His 2023 World Cup innings against Afghanistan remains the moment many fans will remember. Maxwell struck an unbeaten double century in that match, a knock that rewrote what a chase could look like under pressure.

Maxwell’s exit closes a chapter for an Australian side that has leaned on his unpredictability for more than a decade. His departure leaves a gap in the middle order that will be felt in every format he once owned.

Tilak Varma gets the captaincy of India A

Tilak Varma has been named captain of India A’s 15-member squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup, which begins on November 19 in Doha. The leadership move puts a 20-something batter in charge of a squad packed with names that have already tasted big-match pressure.

Rajat Patidar has been named vice-captain. The squad includes Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Harshit Rana and young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The side blends explosive batters with versatile all-rounders, and Varma now has to turn that talent into a unified campaign.

The appointment carries weight beyond one tournament. It signals where the selectors see the next generation of Indian leadership heading, and it puts Varma in a position where every decision on the field will be scrutinised.

Dhinidhi Desinghu makes Indian swimming history

In the pool, 16-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu wrote her name into the record books. She won bronze in the women’s 100m freestyle final at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, clocking 56.27 seconds to finish third behind silver medallist Alyssa Lawson.

The medal is the country’s first-ever global swimming medal across any age group. For a sport that has long struggled for podium visibility on the world stage, that is a breakthrough that will echo well beyond the Youth Olympics.

Sindhu’s exit from Asian badminton

PV Sindhu has pulled out of the Korea Open and the Japan Masters. The double Olympic medallist had just won the women’s singles title at the Hylo Open in Germany, and she had reached back-to-back finals at the French Open before that.

Sindhu opted to skip the tournaments to take much-needed downtime and manage her physical workload after a grueling run on the BWF World Tour. Lakshya Sen has also withdrawn from the Korea Open. For fans used to seeing the two Indian stars chase titles across Asia, the empty draw sheet is a stark reminder that even elite athletes need to step back.

The IPL deadline moves, and the Sri Lanka venue question stays open

The BCCI has extended the deadline for IPL franchises to submit their player retention lists. Teams now have until November 17 to lock in their retained squads, giving front offices more time to weigh player performances, manage salary caps and finalise their rosters.

Separately, the board moved to shut down rumours about the opening ODI of India’s upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Reports had suggested the December 13 match could shift from New Delhi to Ahmedabad because of ongoing construction at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said no such decision has been made and that the match remains allotted to Delhi under standard board policy.

Hardik Pandya’s road back runs through domestic cricket

India captain Shubman Gill spoke highly of Hardik Pandya ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand. Gill described him as a rare talent who can bowl in multiple phases and provide late-innings firepower that few players in the world can match.

Pandya has been sidelined by injuries since the IPL and is currently rehabilitating at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Gill confirmed the team is waiting for his return, but Pandya must first prove his match fitness in domestic tournaments such as the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy or the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Hockey faces a late fitness scare

Indian hockey has a selection problem heading into the Asian Champions Trophy semifinal against South Korea. Forward Abhishek is doubtful after picking up an ankle injury in a warm-up match against Malaysia. He has scored three goals in the tournament so far.

Chief coach Craig Fulton said Abhishek’s availability is uncertain and that the team is waiting for a final assessment from the medical staff. Captain Harmanpreet Singh, however, remains optimistic about the striker’s recovery.

"touch and go"

That is how Fulton described Abhishek’s chances of playing. With the semifinal approaching, the medical report will decide whether India go into the match with their most in-form attacker or without him.