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28 Dec 2024

Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar credits Gambhir, support staff for boosting his confidence

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar played a defiant knock against Australia in the 4th Test at the MCG.

28 Dec 2024

Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi remains silent on Test omission controversy: Details here

Pakistan's star left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi has decided to keep mum over his exclusion from the Test squad for the ongoing series against South Africa.

New Zealand pip Sri Lanka in 1st T20I: Key stats

New Zealand snatched a thrilling victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

28 Dec 2024

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Prabhsimran Singh floors Mumbai with 150*-run knock in VHT: Stats

Punjab batter Prabhsimran Singh smashed a whirlwind unbeaten 150 against Mumbai in round 4 of the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy on Saturday.

28 Dec 2024

Pathum Nissanka

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka hammers career-best 90 in T20Is: Stats

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka missed out on his first T20I century after being dismissed for 90 runs in the first T20I against New Zealand at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Saturday.

28 Dec 2024

Sunil Gavaskar

Gavaskar lauds Nitish Reddy's maiden Test ton, issues this warning

Young Indian batter Nitish Kumar Reddy continues to shine in his debut Test series. He smashed a match-defining century in the ongoing MCG Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Fourth day of Boxing Day Test to start early: Details

The fourth day of the ongoing Boxing Day Test between Australia and India will start half an hour earlier than usual.

28 Dec 2024

Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri endorses Nitish Reddy's batting promotion after his century

Former Indian head coach, Ravi Shastri, has pushed for all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's promotion in the batting order.

28 Dec 2024

Daryl Mitchell

1st T20I: Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell slam fifties versus SL

Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell's stunning 105-run stand took New Zealand to a challenging 172/8 in their first Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka.

NFL: Ranking QBs with highest single-season passer rating of all-time

Quarterbacks have left indelible marks with historic single-season performances.

28 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

MCG Test: Nitish Reddy, Sundar set records with 127-run stand

India bounced back on Day 3 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG.

28 Dec 2024

Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal smashes successive centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy: Stats

Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal was sensational for his side in round 4 of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25 season on Saturday.

28 Dec 2024

Arjun Tendulkar

Arjun Tendulkar dropped from Goa's VHT squad: Here's why

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has been left out of the Goa cricket team after just three matches in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

28 Dec 2024

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Narayan Jagadeesan slams 165-run knock in Vijay Hazare Trophy: Stats

Tamil Nadu batter Narayan Jagadeesan hammered a majestic 165-run knock in round 4 of the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

28 Dec 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Dick Motta becomes NBA's third coach with 900 wins

On December 28, 1995, veteran NBA coach Dick Motta achieved a historic milestone, becoming the third coach in history to reach 900 career wins.

28 Dec 2024

NFL

#ThisDayThatYear: Lions lose to Packers, become first winless 16-game team

On December 28, 2008, the Detroit Lions cemented an infamous place in NFL history, losing 31-21 to the Green Bay Packers and becoming the first team to go winless in a 16-game season.

28 Dec 2024

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh's five-wicket haul stuns Mumbai in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Star Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh produced a sensational performance in the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy match between Punjab and Mumbai.

28 Dec 2024

Washington Sundar

MCG Test: Washington Sundar shows incredible resistance, slams fourth fifty

India bounced back on Day 3 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia through incredible knocks from Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar.

Boxing Day Test: India avoid follow-on; ton-up Reddy, Sundar shine   

India bounced back on Day 3, also known as the moving day, against Australia in the MCG Test.

Nitish Kumar Reddy slams his maiden Test century: Key stats

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy continues his phenomenal run in his debut Test series.

28 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

MCG Test: Jasprit Bumrah reflects on duel with debutant Konstas 

Indian cricket team's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, has opened up on the fiery face-off with Australian debutant Sam Konstas in the ongoing fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

28 Dec 2024

Rishabh Pant

Gavaskar slams Rishabh Pant's 'stupid' shot selection in MCG Test

Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant's dismissal on Day 3 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia has attracted sharp criticism from former captain Sunil Gavaskar.

MCG Test: Nitish Reddy, Sundar help India avoid follow-on

India have avoided the follow-on for the second time in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, this time at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

27 Dec 2024

Aiden Markram

South Africa take control over Pakistan in Boxing Day Test

South Africa have seized a stronghold in the first Test against Pakistan, courtesy a sensational show by Aiden Markram and debutant Corbin Bosch.

27 Dec 2024

Manchester United

Amorim acknowledges job security concerns amid Manchester United's poor performance

Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim has candidly admitted that his job could be on the line given the team's recent dismal performance.

27 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Boxing Day Test: Brian Bennett hits unbeaten 110 versus Afghanistan

Brian Bennett became the 3rd centurion for Zimbabwe in the Boxing Day Test versus Afghanistan being held at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

Boxing Day Test: Debutant Corbin Bosch slams 81* versus Pakistan

South Africa's Corbin Bosch continued his excellent outing on the field in his debut Test.

27 Dec 2024

Australian Open

Iga Swiatek opens up about doping ban and public reaction

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has voiced her fear of public backlash after her one-month doping suspension.

Michael Vaughan lauds Australia's performance in ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has lauded the Australian cricket team for their phenomenal show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

27 Dec 2024

Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram slams 89 versus Pakistan in Boxing Day Test

South Africa have the momentum in the first Test against Pakistan, courtesy Aiden Markram's brilliant show.

27 Dec 2024

NFL

#ThisDayThatYear: Seahawks' Steve Largent breaks NFL receptions record

On December 27, 1987, Seattle Seahawks legend Steve Largent etched his name in NFL history by becoming the league's all-time receptions leader.

27 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Craig Ervine slams his 4th century in Test cricket: Stats

Zimbabwe cricket team skipper, Craig Ervine, made his presence felt with a terrific 104-run knock in the Boxing Day Test against Afghanistan at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

27 Dec 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Mavericks' Luka Doncic records NBA's first 60-21-10 triple-double

On December 27, 2022, Luka Doncic made NBA history with an unprecedented 60-21-10 triple-double, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a thrilling overtime victory over the New York Knicks.

27 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Sunil Gavaskar attributes Rohit Sharma's struggles to age: Details here

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has blamed Rohit Sharma's poor form in the ongoing Melbourne Test on his age.

27 Dec 2024

Deepti Sharma

India complete WODI series sweep over West Indies: Key stats

Deepti Sharma, who India's bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi called a "modern-day legend," lived up to her reputation in the final women's ODI against West Indies.

27 Dec 2024

Nathan Lyon

It came out of the blue: Lyon on Jaiswal's run-out

Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon couldn't help but laugh at Yashasvi Jaiswal's dramatic run-out in the Boxing Day Test.

27 Dec 2024

Deepti Sharma

Deepti Sharma makes history with 2nd six-fer in WODIs: Details

Deepti Sharma has created history by becoming the first Indian woman cricketer to take two six-fers in One Day Internationals (ODIs).

27 Dec 2024

NFL

NFL: Ranking the top five rookies through Christmas Day 

As the 2024 NFL season nears its peak, rookies are proving to be game-changers, significantly influencing team strategies and playoff pursuits.

27 Dec 2024

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar becomes honorary member of Melbourne Cricket Club: Details

Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar has been conferred with an Honorary Cricket Membership by the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC).

NBA: Ranking Memphis Grizzlies' top five highest-scoring games (all-time)

The Memphis Grizzlies made history recently with a jaw-dropping 155-point performance against the Toronto Raptors—their all-time franchise high and this NBA season's top-scoring game.