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21 Dec 2024

Shreyas Iyer

VHT: Shreyas Iyer's breathtaking 114* powers Mumbai to 382/4

Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer put on a stellar show in the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy opener against Karnataka.

21 Dec 2024

Robin Uthappa

Arrest warrant issued against Robin Uthappa over PF fraud

An arrest warrant has been issued against former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, in connection with an alleged provident fund (PF) fraud.

NFL: Rookie WRs with most receiving yards this season

This season, rookie wide receivers have made their mark in the NFL with impressive performances.

21 Dec 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Kareem becomes fifth NBA player to score 25,000 points

On December 21, 1980, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, already a towering figure in NBA history, became just the fifth player to surpass 25,000 career points.

#ThisDayThatYear: Isaac Bruce becomes fifth player with 1,000 receptions

On December 21, 2008, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Isaac Bruce made history by becoming the fifth player in NFL history to reach 1,000 career receptions.

21 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: A look at India's record at MCG

The Indian cricket team, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, is preparing for the fourth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series against Australia.

3rd ODI: Pakistan eye historic whitewash against South Africa

Pakistan will eye history in the third and final ODI against South Africa on December 22, 2024.

BGT 2024/25: Statistical preview of Boxing Day Test

The upcoming Boxing Day Test between India and Australia, scheduled to start on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), is creating a lot of buzz.

21 Dec 2024

Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh eyes spot in India's squad for Champions Trophy

Rinku Singh, the latest sensation of Indian cricket, has revealed his desire to play for the national side in an important ICC event.

21 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravindra Jadeja was informed about Ashwin's retirement 5 minutes prior

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said that he was surprised by teammate Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket. The announcement came after the third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane.

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer sets sights on title with PBKS

Newly acquired Punjab Kings (PBKS) player Shreyas Iyer has set his eyes on winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title for his new team.

21 Dec 2024

Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen fined by ICC for kicking stumps

South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen has been slapped with a 15% match fee fine by the International Cricket Council (ICC), after he showed his frustration in the second ODI against Pakistan in Cape Town.

21 Dec 2024

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh addresses rumored feud with Ravichandran Ashwin

Legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has finally spoken out on rumors of a rift with fellow cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin.

21 Dec 2024

Ahmed Shehzad

Ahmed Shehzad criticizes PCB over Champions Trophy 2025 decision

Ahmed Shehzad, a star Pakistani cricketer, has expressed his disappointment with the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to adopt a hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

21 Dec 2024

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich earn 5-1 victory over RB Leipzig in Bundesliga

Bayern Munich ended 2024 on a high, registering a commanding 5-1 victory over RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena.

20 Dec 2024

Manchester City

Manchester City suffer Ruben Dias injury blow: Details here

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that defender Ruben Dias will be out for up to four weeks with a muscular issue.

South Africa's Baartman ruled out of 3rd ODI against Pakistan

South African cricketer Ottneil Baartman has been ruled out of the upcoming third One Day International (ODI) against Pakistan due to a right knee issue.

Year-ender: Uncanny records from 2024 Indian Premier League season

In 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) claimed their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-octane final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

20 Dec 2024

Tottenham Hotspur FC

Liverpool boss Slot backs Ange Postecoglou's attacking style at Tottenham

Liverpool's manager Arne Slot has backed Tottenham Hotspur's coach Ange Postecoglou and his aggressive football philosophy.

20 Dec 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik advocates for KL Rahul's backing as Test opener

Ex-Indian wicketkeeper, Dinesh Karthik, has urged the team management to keep backing KL Rahul as the first-choice opening batter in Test cricket.

20 Dec 2024

Formula 1

Isack Hadjar secures final Formula 1 seat for 2025 season

French racing driver Isack Hadjar has taken the last available seat on the Formula 1 grid for the upcoming 2025 season.

20 Dec 2024

George Bailey

Michael Clarke criticizes Australian selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney

Former Australian cricketer, Michael Clarke, has slammed the national team's decision to drop Nathan McSweeney from the last two Tests against India.

Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi fined for showing dissent: Details here

Afghanistan's fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi has been fined 15% of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision.

20 Dec 2024

Premier League

Southampton on verge of signing Ivan Juric as new manager

Southampton are reportedly on the verge of appointing Ivan Juric as their new manager after sacking Russell Martin.

A look at India's highest totals in WT20Is

India thrashed West Indies by 60 runs in Navi Mumbai to win the three-match WT20I series 2-1.

Glamorgan sign Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando for 2025 season

Glamorgan Cricket Club announced the signing of Sri Lankan fast bowler, Asitha Fernando, for the first two months of the 2025 season.

20 Dec 2024

Richa Ghosh

A look at fastest fifties in Women's T20Is

India's Richa Ghosh produced an outstanding batting display in the 3rd WT20I against West Indies on Thursday.

BCCI set to elect Jay Shah's replacement on January 12

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to convene a Special General Meeting (SGM) on January 12. The meeting will take place at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai.

20 Dec 2024

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan to captain MI Cape Town in SA20 

Renowned Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan has been reinstated as the captain of Mumbai Indians Cape Town for the upcoming SA20 competition.

Rinku Singh to lead Uttar Pradesh in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Star batter Rinku Singh has been named as the captain of Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's premier 50-over domestic competition. The tournament will begin on December 21.

#ThisDayThatYear: Brett Favre becomes first player with five 30-touchdown seasons

On December 20, 1998, Brett Favre etched his name into NFL history by becoming the first player to achieve five seasons with over 30 touchdown passes.

20 Dec 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Kobe Bryant dominates, outscoring an entire team

On December 20, 2005, Kobe Bryant delivered a historic NBA performance, scoring 62 points in just three quarters against the Dallas Mavericks.

Australia's domestic One-day cup renamed as Dean Jones Trophy

Australia's domestic One-Day Cup has been renamed after the late Dean Jones. The Cup is now known as the Dean Jones Trophy.

20 Dec 2024

Kapil Dev

Ashwin's retirement day call log features Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev

The legendary Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has given a sneak peek into his call log from the day of his international retirement.

'Ashwin could have retired on Indian soil': Kapil Dev

Indian legend Kapil Dev has said that he was surprised and disappointed by off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket.

Why Prithvi Shaw was excluded from Mumbai's VHT squad

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has finally responded to Indian batter Prithvi Shaw's public disappointment over his exclusion from the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy squad.

IPL 2025: Will Virat Kohli lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, has backed Virat Kohli's captaincy for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL).

BCCI's earnings soar to ₹20,686 crore amid record-breaking IPL viewership

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recorded a massive jump in its earnings this year.

20 Dec 2024

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami to miss Vijay Hazare Trophy opener: Here's why

Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of Bengal's opening match of the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, against Delhi.

BGT 2024/25: Sam Kontas replaces McSweeney in Australia's Test squad

Cricket Australia has announced a change in its squad ahead of the impending Boxing Day Test against India scheduled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting December 26.