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“Please improve your batting or else it is over for you” – Twitter reacts to Arshdeep Singh’s omission in AUS vs IND 2025 1st T20I

Team India speedster Arshdeep Singh has once again found himself on the bench, as he has not been named in the playing XI for the first T20I against Australia at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday, October 29.

The left-arm bowler was also not part of the first-choice playing XI during the 2025 Asia Cup, where the Men in Blue preferred extra spin and batting depth. Despite being India’s leading wicket-taker in the T20I format, Arshdeep has played only sporadically since the five-match home series against England earlier this year.

In 2025, Arshdeep has featured in just five matches, picking up six wickets at an average of 29.17 and an economy rate of 8.90. He was last seen during the three-match ODI series against Australia, playing in the first two matches. However, the pacer struggled with cramps during the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval and was subsequently sidelined for the third ODI in Sydney.

Fans have expressed their displeasure on social media over the team management’s ongoing trend of keeping Arshdeep Singh on the bench, especially given that the pace and bounce-friendly conditions in Australia suit his style of bowling.

Notably, Arshdeep Singh has an impressive record on Australian soil, having picked 10 wickets in six T20I matches. He was among India’s first-choice bowlers during Jasprit Bumrah’s absence in the 2022 T20 World Cup, which was also held in Australia. During that tournament, he emerged as one of the team’s key performers, picking 10 wickets in six matches at an average of 15.60 and an economy rate of 7.80.

While Arshdeep has progressed steadily since then, it appears that team management currently does not have him included in their plans from a combination perspective.

In the first T20I of the series, Team India have been put into bat first by Australia captain Mitchell Marsh. At the time of writing, openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill are ready to face the opening over.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-please-improve-batting-else-you-twitter-reacts-arshdeep-singh-s-omission-aus-vs-ind-2025-1st-t20i

Atletico Palma del Rio vs Real Betis Prediction and Betting Tips | October 30th 2025

Atletico Palma del Rio will face Real Betis at the Estadio Sergio Leon on Thursday in the first round of the 2025-26 Copa del Rey campaign. The home side, who ply their trade in the sixth tier of Spanish football, have performed well in recent games and will now be looking forward to a historic Copa del Rey clash against a top-flight side.

Atletico Palma del Rio faced fellow sixth-tier side Atletico Melilla in the preliminary stages of the domestic cup weeks ago, winning the first-leg clash on the road 5-0. They then finished the job on home turf with another 5-0 victory and will now feature in the tournament proper this week.

Real Betis headed into the international break on the back of a 2-1 away win over Espanyol but have failed to win any of their three matches upon returning to action a fortnight ago. They suffered a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in their most recent outing and will now look to reset with a comfortable win in the domestic cup on Thursday.

The visitors were drawn against CD Gevora in their Copa del Rey opener last season and picked up a brilliant 6-1 victory.

### Atletico Palma del Rio vs Real Betis Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Thursday’s game will mark the first-ever meeting between Atletico Palma del Rio and Real Betis. The hosts are participating in their first Copa del Rey campaign since the 1991-92 season.

Betis are three-time winners of the Copa del Rey, most recently lifting the title in the 2021-22 campaign, and have finished as runners-up on another two occasions. The visitors have conceded 12 league goals this season, the joint-highest of any team in the top half of the La Liga standings.

### Atletico Palma del Rio vs Real Betis Prediction

Atletico Palma del Rio have won six of their last seven games across all competitions. However, they are badly mismatched ahead of the midweek clash and will mainly look to enjoy the occasion and keep the scoreline civil.

Los Verdiblancos’ latest result ended an eight-game unbeaten run, and they will now be looking to bounce back here. They are sure-fire favorites heading into the cup tie on Thursday and should cruise to an easy win.

**Prediction:** Atletico Palma del Rio 1-4 Real Betis

### Atletico Palma del Rio vs Real Betis Betting Tips

– **Tip 1 Result:** Betis
– **Tip 2 Goals Over/Under 2.5:** Over 2.5 goals (Five of the hosts’ last seven matches have produced more than 2.5 goals)
– **Tip 3:** More than 1.5 goals to be scored in the second half – Yes
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/atletico-palma-del-rio-vs-real-betis-prediction-betting-tips-october-30th-2025

EA FC 26 Park Ji Sung Ultimate Scream Hero SBC leaked: Expected stats and cost

The EA FC 26 Park Ji Sung Ultimate Scream Hero SBC is rumored to arrive soon in Ultimate Team.

This exciting new Squad Building Challenge (SBC) has been hinted at through a leak shared by X/FIFATradingRomania.

Fans of Ultimate Team can look forward to the potential addition of this special Park Ji Sung card, bringing unique attributes and a fresh dynamic to their squads.

Stay tuned for official announcements and details on how to complete the SBC once it becomes available.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/ea-fc-26-park-ji-sung-ultimate-scream-hero-sbc-leaked-expected-stats-cost

WATCH Connor Bedard’s First Career NHL Hat Trick!

On Tuesday night, Blackhawks center Connor Bedard scored three times, achieving the first hat trick of his NHL career!

Here’s Bedard’s first goal of the night:

GOAL: Connor Bedard SNIPE on the power play to extend the lead
![Bedard First Goal](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/7znAxhoBK6.jpg)
*— BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) October 29, 2025*

Next, here’s his second goal of the night — the 50th of his NHL career:

GOAL: Connor Bedard COAST TO COAST TDR for his second of the game. Wow!
![Bedard Second Goal](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/lXLBg2bRTA.jpg)
*— BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) October 29, 2025*

Finally, here’s his third goal of the night, completing the first hat trick of his NHL career:

Connor Bedard HAT TRICK!
![Bedard Hat Trick](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/0kvq9VsfnE.jpg)
*— BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) October 29, 2025*

Congratulations to Bedard on this incredible milestone!
https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawks/2025/10/28/watch-connor-bedards-first-career-nhl-hat-trick/

“Bills annual Super Bowl is this Sunday”: Nick Wright sends warning to Josh Allen ahead of Week 9 game vs. Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs

Nick Wright has issued a warning to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills ahead of their highly anticipated Week 9 showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs.

As the Bills prepare to face off against the Chiefs, Wright’s message serves as a crucial reminder of the challenges that lie ahead. Fans and analysts alike are eagerly watching to see how Allen and his team will respond to this pivotal game.

With so much on the line, Wright’s insights add an extra layer of intrigue to what promises to be an exciting matchup in the NFL season.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-bills-annual-super-bowl-sunday-nick-wright-sends-warning-josh-allen-ahead-week-9-game-vs-patrick-mahomes-led-chiefs

Bruins score three in second period to beat Islanders

BOSTON — David Pastrnak had a goal and an assist to help the Boston Bruins rally for a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm, and Mikey Eyssimont scored during Boston’s second-period comeback after the Bruins managed just four shots on goal in the opening period. Morgan Geekie added a power-play goal in the third, and Fraser Minten sealed the win with an empty-netter as Boston rebounded from a 7-2 loss at Ottawa on Monday night.

Charlie McAvoy contributed two assists, and Joonas Korpisalo made 33 saves for Boston, which notched its second win since starting the season 3-0.

For the Islanders, Bo Horvat had a goal and an assist, while Kyle Palmieri also scored. Ilya Sorokin finished with 17 saves as New York lost in regulation for the first time since falling to 0-3 on October 13.

Horvat gave the Islanders an early lead just 1:08 into the first period with his sixth goal in six games. He later assisted on Palmieri’s one-timer at 4:52, putting New York up 2-0. The Islanders outshot the Bruins 10-4 in the first, a margin that could have been even wider had Boston not blocked seven shots.

The second period belonged to the Bruins, who capitalized on a pair of early Islanders penalties. Lindholm opened the scoring for Boston with a power-play goal at 3:57. Pastrnak then tied the game at 6:49, and just 59 seconds later, Eyssimont tipped in a shot past Sorokin to give Boston its first lead.

Up next, the Islanders will visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/28/bruins-score-three-in-second-period-to-beat-islanders/

Maybank Championship 2025 Round 1 tee times and pairings explored

The tee times for the Maybank Championship 2025 have been announced, featuring 78 players divided into 26 threesomes. The groups will play from split tees, with Lucy Li, Weiwei Zhang, and Manon De Roey teeing off as the first group from Hole 1.

The trio will kick off the Maybank Championship 2025 action on Wednesday, October 29, at 6:15 p.m. ET. Simultaneously, Mary Liu, Aditi Ashok, and Yuri Yoshida will begin from the tenth tee.

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul is grouped with Celine Boutier and Ruoning Yin for Day 1 and will tee off at 8:27 p.m. ET from the first hole.

### Maybank Championship 2025 Round 1 Pairings

Here’s a look at the detailed tee times for Round 1 (all times ET):

#### Hole 1
– 6:15 PM: Lucy Li (USA), Weiwei Zhang (CHN), Manon De Roey (BEL)
– 6:26 PM: Wei-Ling Hsu (TPE), Cholcheva Wongras (THA), Jenny Bae (USA)
– 6:37 PM: Gemma Dryburgh (SCO), Paula Reto (RSA), Yan Liu (CHN)
– 6:48 PM: Kristen Gillman (USA), Kelly Tan (MAS), Brooke M. Henderson (CAN)
– 6:59 PM: Lindy Duncan (USA), Albane Valenzuela (SUI), Yealimi Noh (USA)
– 7:10 PM: Elizabeth Szokol (USA), Ashleigh Buhai (RSA), Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (FRA)
– 7:21 PM: Gurleen Kaur (USA), Auston Kim (USA), Ingrid Lindblad (SWE)
– 7:32 PM: Hannah Green (AUS), Linn Grant (SWE), Nasa Hataoka (JPN)
– 7:43 PM: Hye-Jin Choi (KOR), Ashley Lau (MAS), Gaby Lopez (MEX)
– 7:54 PM: Mirabel Ting (MAS), Lottie Woad (ENG), Chisato Iwai (JPN)
– 8:05 PM: Lilia Vu (USA), Grace Kim (AUS), Miyu Yamashita (JPN)
– 8:16 PM: Rio Takeda (JPN), Lydia Ko (NZL), Angel Yin (USA)
– 8:27 PM: Celine Boutier (FRA), Ruoning Yin (CHN), Jeeno Thitikul (THA)

#### Hole 10
– 6:15 PM: Mary Liu (CHN), Aditi Ashok (IND), Yuri Yoshida (JPN)
– 6:26 PM: Sei Young Kim (KOR), Robyn Choi (AUS), Mi Hyang Lee (KOR)
– 6:37 PM: Nanna Koerstz Madsen (DEN), Miranda Wang (CHN), Chanettee Wannasaen (THA)
– 6:48 PM: Achiraya Sriwong (a) (THA), Ina Yoon (KOR), Julia Lopez Ramirez (ESP)
– 6:59 PM: Kan Bunnabodee (THA), Ilhee Lee (KOR), Somi Lee (KOR)
– 7:10 PM: Karis Davidson (AUS), Haeji Kang (KOR), Benedetta Moresco (ITA)
– 7:21 PM: Arpichaya Yubol (THA), Emily Kristine Pedersen (DEN), Celine Borge (NOR)
– 7:32 PM: Kritchanya Kaopattanaskul (a) (THA), Minami Katsu (JPN), Haeran Ryu (KOR)
– 7:43 PM: Genevieve Ling (MAS), Leona Maguire (IRL), Jin Hee Im (KOR)
– 7:54 PM: Namo Luangnitikul (a) (THA), Patty Tavatanakit (THA), Nataliya Guseva (UNA)
– 8:05 PM: Andrea Lee (USA), Pajaree Anannarukarn (THA), Saki Baba (JPN)
– 8:16 PM: Carlota Ciganda (ESP), Cassie Porter (AUS), Akie Iwai (JPN)
– 8:27 PM: Ayaka Furue (JPN), A Lim Kim (KOR), Liyana Durisic (MAS)

### About the Author
**Shobhit Kukreti** is one of Sportskeeda’s most seasoned golf journalists, having authored over 3600 articles with nearly 5.7 million reads. He previously worked with the Asiana Times after completing his MSc in Geology, providing him with a strong understanding of terrain and the challenges posed by various golf courses.

Shobhit is known for his accuracy, cross-verifying information from multiple reputable sources before writing. He specializes in creating reader-friendly content that clearly conveys necessary information. A longtime fan of Tiger Woods, Shobhit’s current favorites include Nelly Korda, Scottie Scheffler, and Ludvig Åberg. Outside of golf, he enjoys singing, writing, and watching cricket and tennis.

Stay tuned for updates on the Maybank Championship 2025 as the tournament progresses.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-maybank-championship-2025-round-1-tee-times-pairings-explored

Miami football gets huge recruiting win after 4-star WR changes course

The University of Miami football program made a major recruiting statement this week by flipping 4-star wide receiver Milan Parris from the Iowa State Cyclones. This addition boosts what’s quickly becoming one of the top receiver hauls in the 2026 recruiting class.

The move elevated the Hurricanes’ 2026 recruiting class to No. 1 in the ACC and No. 12 nationally, according to 247Sports. The announcement went viral Tuesday night when On3’s Hayes Fawcett posted the commitment edit on X (formerly known as Twitter). The post featured Parris posing in full Hurricanes gear alongside a quote regarding his decision to flip back to Miami football.

“Thanks to my family, coaches and teammates for helping me get to this point, Go Canes🙌🏽,” Parris stated.

Parris had previously committed to Iowa State in January, where he would have been the highest-rated receiver in program history. However, following a massive senior-year breakout and official visits to Oregon, Oklahoma, and Miami, the 6-foot-5, 210-pound target changed course.

This commitment gives Hurricanes receivers coach Kevin Beard his fourth Rivals300 wideout, tying Ohio State for the most in the nation. Miami’s recruiting class now includes standout players like Vance Spafford (flipped from Georgia), Somourian Wingo, and Tyran Evans.

Currently standing at 6-1 overall and bowl-eligible, the Hurricanes are seeing their on-field success translate directly into recruiting wins. According to Rivals and 247Sports, Parris ranks No. 23 among all wide receivers and is projected as a top-200 overall prospect. His blend of size, leaping ability, and deep-threat speed adds another valuable layer to an already stacked wide receiver room.

The timing of the flip was impeccable—it dropped just hours after Miami’s dominant 42-7 win over the Stanford Cardinal. Fans and recruiting analysts quickly labeled it a major victory over competing programs like Oregon and Oklahoma, both of whom were in the final mix for Parris.

Despite this recruiting momentum, Miami recently dropped from No. 2 in the national rankings following a 24-21 home loss to unranked Louisville in Week 8. Quarterback Carson Beck struggled in that game, throwing four interceptions, including a costly one in field goal range late in the fourth quarter.

The edit from Fawcett, featuring a message from the Ohio native and 2026 commit, quickly made the rounds across Miami football circles, racking up over 67,000 views in less than a day on the platform.

With this significant signing and continued on-field efforts, the Hurricanes are positioning themselves as a powerhouse in both competition and recruiting moving forward.
https://clutchpoints.com/ncaa-football/miami-football-news-4-star-wr-flip-milan-paris

Ex-WWE star yet to sign with AEW despite making shocking debut – Reports

A recent report has brought new information about a former WWE Superstar who recently made their debut in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Despite making an appearance on AEW programming, the individual has yet to officially sign a contract with the company. This development suggests that while the Superstar is involved with AEW, their status as a contracted talent remains unconfirmed at this time.

Fans will be watching closely for any updates regarding the Superstar’s future with AEW as the situation unfolds.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-ex-wwe-star-yet-sign-aew-despite-making-shocking-debut-reports

Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 8

Connor Ayoob, Thornton Academy
The senior had another standout performance in a matchup of the top two teams in the Varsity Maine poll, carrying the ball 40 times for 304 yards and three touchdowns in Thornton’s 42-21 win at Bonny Eagle. He also caught a pass for 15 yards.

Cole Curtis, Mountain Valley
Curtis ran for 154 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries and caught two passes for 28 yards in a 30-26 loss to Mattanawcook.

Joey Foley, Deering
Foley returned the opening kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown and added touchdown runs of 2, 60, and 22 yards as the Rams beat Lewiston, 46-0.

Dillon Gray, Mt. Blue
Gray rushed 15 times for 149 yards and two touchdowns, and was in on 13 tackles in a 34-26 setback to Skowhegan.

Benjamin Hanke, Cony
Hanke caught five passes for 127 yards and three touchdowns and snatched an interception in a 54-10 win over Gardiner.

Cordell Jones, Portland
Jones carried the ball 22 times for 174 yards and four touchdowns, completed 5 of 7 passes for 90 yards and a score, and made 10 tackles in the Bulldogs’ 33-21 win at Exeter, New Hampshire.

Drew McGrath, Sanford
McGrath reeled in three passes for 136 yards and a touchdown, and added an interception in a 42-20 loss to Marshwood.

Luke Piper, Greely
Piper completed 13 of 19 passes for 293 yards and four touchdowns in a 36-16 win over Oceanside. He also ran three times for 24 yards.

Ben Porter, Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale
Porter caught four passes for 108 yards and a touchdown on offense, and had six tackles (one for loss) and an interception on defense in a 41-6 win over Maranacook.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/10/28/varsity-maine-football-honor-roll-for-week-8/