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20 Dec 2024

Carabao Cup

Carabao Cup semi-final draw: Tottenham to face Liverpool

The draw for the Carabao Cup semi-finals has been announced, pitting a tough contest between Tottenham Hotspur and league leaders Liverpool.

20 Dec 2024

Tottenham Hotspur FC

Tottenham knock Manchester United out of Carabao Cup: Key stats

Tottenham Hotspur have reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals after they knocked Manchester United out.

20 Dec 2024

Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi floors South Africa with four-fer in 2nd ODI

Pakistan's pacer Shaheen Afridi claimed figures worth 4/47 in the 2nd ODI against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town.

20 Dec 2024

Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen slams his 2nd consecutive ODI fifty versus Pakistan

Heinrich Klaasen missed out on a century after getting dismissed scoring a 97-run knock in the 2nd ODI versus Pakistan in Cape Town.

20 Dec 2024

Babar Azam

Pakistan beat South Africa in 2nd ODI, clinch series

Pakistan have registered a convincing win in the second One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town.

19 Dec 2024

Jemimah Rodrigues

Richa Ghosh smashes joint-fastest fifty in Women's T20Is: Details here

Indian cricketer Richa Ghosh produced an outstanding show in the third T20I against West Indies Women on Thursday.

19 Dec 2024

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana hits her 3rd successive WT20I fifty versus WI

Smriti Mandhana continued her excellent run of form in the ongoing Women's T20I series against West Indies in Navi Mumbai.

19 Dec 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam slams his 33rd half-century in ODIs: Key stats

Pakistan cricket team stalwart, Babar Azam, smashed a fine 73-run knock versus South Africa in the 2nd ODI at Newlands, Cape Town on Thursday.

19 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Zimbabwe announce squad for historic Test series against Afghanistan

Zimbabwe has announced its squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Afghanistan, a historic moment in the nation's cricketing history.

Afghanistan thrash sorry Zimbabwe in 2nd ODI, take 1-0 lead

Afghanistan humbled Zimbabwe in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series at Harare Sports Club, Harare on Thursday.

19 Dec 2024

Indian Hockey Team

Indian men's hockey team ranks 5th in latest FIH standings

The Indian men's hockey team has achieved the fifth spot in the latest world rankings released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).

19 Dec 2024

Australian Open

Simona Halep: Decoding her stats at the Australian Open

Two-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one Simona Halep was given a qualifying wild card for the 2025 Australian Open.

ICC approves hybrid model for Champions Trophy, neutral venues decided

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy and other events in the 2024-27 cycle.

19 Dec 2024

Red Bull Racing

F1: Liam Lawson to race for Red Bull in 2025

New Zealand's Liam Lawson will join Red Bull Racing for the 2025 Formula 1 season.

19 Dec 2024

NFL

NFL: QBs with most TDs, yards in single game (2024)

In the 2024 NFL season, quarterbacks have been putting up remarkable numbers, with several setting new benchmarks for passing touchdowns and yards in a single game.

19 Dec 2024

Baseball

#ThisDayThatYear: Bo Jackson achieves historic two-sport All-Star feat

On 19 December 1990, Bo Jackson made sports history by becoming the first athlete to be selected to All-Star games in two sports: the MLB All-Star Game and the NFL Pro Bowl.

19 Dec 2024

Anushka Sharma

Virat Kohli to relocate to London with family, confirms ex-coach

Rajkumar Sharma, the childhood coach of cricket icon Virat Kohli, has confirmed that the star player is planning to move from India to London.

19 Dec 2024

Everton FC

Friedkin Group finalizes majority takeover of Premier League club Everton

The Friedkin Group has successfully completed its majority takeover of Premier League club, Everton. This development ends Farhad Moshiri's tumultuous reign.

Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal slams his maiden ODI century: Key stats

Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal slammed his maiden ODI century versus Zimbabwe in the 2nd encounter of the ongoing 2024 series being held in Harare.

19 Dec 2024

Mitchell Starc

Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc ready for increased responsibilities against India

Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins has announced that he and fellow fast bowler Mitchell Starc are ready to take on more responsibilities in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

19 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin's father opens up on son's sudden retirement from cricket

R Ashwin's, father, Ravichandran, has expressed his surprise and disappointment over his son's sudden retirement from international cricket.

19 Dec 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Rockets set NBA single-game record with 26 three-pointers

On December 19, 2018, the Houston Rockets showcased their shooting prowess by setting an NBA single-game record with 26 three-pointers in a dominant win over the Washington Wizards.

19 Dec 2024

Aaron Finch

Aaron Finch suggests selective approach to Josh Hazlewood's Test appearances

Australian cricketer Aaron Finch has suggested a selective approach to Josh Hazlewood's Test appearances after his recurring injuries.

19 Dec 2024

NBA

Five current NBA players with unusual free throw forms

Free throws are a fundamental skill in the NBA, but some players have unique forms that make their shots stand out.

Pakistan to host major ICC event in 2028: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly awarded Pakistan hosting rights for a major cricket event in 2028.

19 Dec 2024

Keshav Maharaj

South Africa announce Test squad for home series against Pakistan

South Africa have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming home Test series against Pakistan, starting December 26 in Centurion.

CSK's comeback man R Ashwin to continue playing in IPL

Accomplished off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his commitment to continue playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) despite his recent retirement from international cricket.

Year-Ender: Runners-up SRH rewrite record books in stunning IPL season

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) enjoyed a dream run in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) though they ended as runners-up, following a one-sided final against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Year-Ender: Jay Shah becomes youngest-ever ICC chairman

The year 2024 was significant for Indian cricket as Jay Shah, the former Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), took over as the Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

19 Dec 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Karthik reveals Ashwin's aspiration to emulate Narine's bowling style

Veteran Indian off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, has announced his retirement from international cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh expresses shock over R Ashwin's sudden retirement

The cricket fraternity was shocked when legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket, after the India vs Australia 3rd Test in Brisbane.

19 Dec 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Year-Ender: Dinesh Karthik ends his stint as a professional cricketer

The year 2024 will be remembered for Dinesh Karthik's last dance on the field.

19 Dec 2024

Shikhar Dhawan

Year-Ender: Indian batting stalwart Shikhar Dhawan stuns fans with retirement 

The year 2024 saw many prominent cricketers bid adieu to the game.

19 Dec 2024

Dunith Wellalage

Dunith Wellalage dropped as SL announce squad for NZ T20Is 

Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, starting December 28 in Mount Maunganui.

19 Dec 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam eyes Dhoni's record in 2nd ODI against SA

Pakistan's cricket star Babar Azam is on the verge of breaking a major record of former Indian captain MS Dhoni.

19 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Will Kohli, Rohit join Ashwin in Test retirement club? 

Indian cricket icons, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are said to be contemplating retirement from Test cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble reacts to R Ashwin's retirement from international cricket

India's leading wicket-taker in Test cricket, Anil Kumble, has shared his feelings after Ravichandran Ashwin's shock retirement from international cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana on brink of creating WT20I history against WI

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana is on the cusp of creating a new record in women's T20I cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Brett Lee

Brett Lee lauds Jasprit Bumrah's performance in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian cricket legend Brett Lee has lauded Jasprit Bumrah for his brilliant show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

19 Dec 2024

Carabao Cup

Liverpool secure spot in Carabao Cup semi-finals with Southampton scalp 

Liverpool have successfully progressed to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, after defeating Southampton 2-1 at St. Mary's.