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03 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma

These prominent captains have dropped themselves from XI (international cricket)

In a surprising turn of events, India's Test captain Rohit Sharma opted to pull himself out of the playing XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

03 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

SCG Test: Mark Taylor criticizes 'Rohit Sharma rested' statement

Former Australian cricketer Mark Taylor has slammed the Indian cricket team's decision to 'rest' Rohit Sharma from the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

03 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma

Stats and records of captain Rohit Sharma in Test cricket 

Rohit Sharma has been dropped from the Indian XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney.

03 Jan 2025

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya could lead India in Champions Trophy 2025: Report 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is said to be eyeing all-rounder Hardik Pandya as a potential successor to Rohit Sharma for the captaincy role in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

03 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Smith disagrees with umpire's decision on Kohli's catch in Sydney

The opening day of the fifth Test between India and Australia in Sydney, was marred by a controversial incident involving Virat Kohli and Steve Smith.

03 Jan 2025

Ravi Shastri

Rohit Sharma likely to retire from Test cricket: Ravi Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has hinted at Rohit Sharma's possible retirement from Test cricket after the Sydney match.

Sydney Test: Rohit Sharma dropped as India elect to bat

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will end with the decider at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

02 Jan 2025

Chess

D Gukesh motivated to work harder after Khel Ratna honor

Indian chess prodigy, D Gukesh, has been chosen for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award.

02 Jan 2025

Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti remains tight-lipped about Real Madrid's January transfer plans

Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti has stayed noncommittal over the club's plans for the upcoming January transfer window.

02 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith eyes this massive milestone in Test cricket: Details

Steve Smith will be aiming to make his presence felt in the upcoming 5th and final Test against India at the SCG, starting January 3.

02 Jan 2025

Keshav Maharaj

2nd Test: South Africa aim for clean sweep versus Pakistan

Pakistan will be trying to put up a strong show against South Africa in the upcoming 2nd Test being held at the Newlands, Cape Town.

02 Jan 2025

Chris Lynn

Chris Lynn slams his 31st half-century in Big Bash League

Chris Lynn's brilliant show guided the Adelaide Strikers to a much-needed win against the Melbourne Renegades in Thursday night's Big Bash League (BBL) clash.

02 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma dropped for Sydney Test against Australia: Reports

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, has been dropped from the playing XI for the upcoming Sydney Test against Australia.

02 Jan 2025

Taskin Ahmed

A look at best bowling figures in men's T20s

Star bowler Taskin Ahmed scripted history in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) by recording a seven-wicket haul.

NFL: Ranking top five RBs with most rushing yards (2024)

In the 2024 NFL season, running backs continue to dominate the field with impressive rushing yard totals.

Taskin Ahmed shatters BPL record with figures worth 7/19: Stats

Durbar Rajshahi fast bowler Taskin Ahmed has scripted history in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with a phenomenal display.

02 Jan 2025

Glenn McGrath

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Significance and history of Sydney's Pink Test

The fifth and final Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India will begin on January 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

02 Jan 2025

Harmanpreet Singh

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh among Khel Ratna award recipients

Manu Bhaker, the double Olympic medalist, and world chess champion D Gukesh will be awarded the coveted Khel Ratna award on January 17.

02 Jan 2025

NBA

Ranking the top five fastest triple-doubles in NBA history

Nikola Jokic recently made history again, recording the seventh-fastest triple-double in NBA history against the Atlanta Hawks.

02 Jan 2025

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell shines in NZ-SL T20Is after IPL snub: Stats

Daryl Mitchell was one of the major positives for New Zealand in the just concluded three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.

02 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Steve Smith likely to lead Australia in Sri Lanka Tests

Steve Smith is likely to take over as Australia's captain for their impending Test series in Sri Lanka.

02 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Will Virat Kohli return as India's Test captain?

Rohit Sharma's position as the Indian Test captain is reportedly under the scanner after painful losses to New Zealand (home) and Australia (away).

02 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: SCG set to host thrilling Australia-India finale

The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Tophy is all set to culminate in a thrilling finale at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

02 Jan 2025

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar's praise transforms life of Rajasthan's cricket prodigy

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has once again highlighted India's untapped rural cricket talent.

02 Jan 2025

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Cavaliers' Mitchell scores franchise-record 71, most in 17 years

On January 02, 2023, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell etched his name into NBA history with an unforgettable 71-point performance, setting a franchise record and marking the league's highest-scoring game in 17 years.

#ThisDayThatYear: Seahawks make history as first sub-.500 division champ

On January 02, 2011, the 2010 Seattle Seahawks stunned the NFL by becoming the first team in league history to win a division with a losing record.

Rachin Ravindra slams his 2nd fifty in T20Is: Key stats

New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra hit a clutch 69-run knock in the 3rd and final T20I versus Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval, Nelson on Thursday.

02 Jan 2025

Ravi Shastri

Won't be surprised if Rohit Sharma retires: Ravi Shastri

Former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri has weighed in on the rampant speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket.

02 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Cummins shares Australia's strategy against Jasprit Bumrah for SCG Test

Australia's cricket team captain Pat Cummins has detailed his team's plan to tackle the threat of India's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

02 Jan 2025

Kusal Perera

Kusal Perera attains these feats with maiden T20I century

Sri Lankan cricket star Kusal Perera produced a career-defining performance in the final T20 match against New Zealand on Thursday.

02 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir

SCG Test: Gautam Gambhir remains tight-lipped about Rohit Sharma's inclusion 

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir, has sparked curiosity by attending the media briefing instead of team captain Rohit Sharma, ahead of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Sydney.

02 Jan 2025

Shubman Gill

GT's Shubman Gill, three others summoned over ₹450 crore scam

Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill and three other players have been summoned by the Gujarat Crime Investigation Department (CID).

Australia vs India: Weather forecast for SGT Test

The fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India will start on Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

India's Akash Deep ruled out of SCG Test: Here's why 

Team India fast bowler, Akash Deep, has been officially ruled out of the fifth and final Test match against Australia, starting January 3 in Sydney.

02 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir

'Debates should stay private': Gautam Gambhir addresses rumors of unrest

Indian cricket team's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has finally spoken on the rumors of dressing room unrest amid the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Beau Webster replaces Mitchell Marsh for Sydney Test

Australia have announced a change in their squad for the fifth and final Test against India, scheduled to be played in Sydney.

Najmul Hossain Shanto steps down as Bangladesh's T20I captain: Details

Najmul Hossain Shanto has officially stepped down as the T20I captain of Bangladesh's T20I side.

01 Jan 2025

NBA

NBA: Ranking teams with most points this season so far

This season has showcased some explosive offenses lighting up the scoreboard night after night.

Ranking the NFL MVP candidates ahead of the playoffs

With Week 17 nearly over, the MVP race feels decided, though playoff spots remain up for grabs heading into Week 18.

01 Jan 2025

NFL

#ThisDayThatYear: Backup QB Flynn sets Packers record with six touchdowns

On January 01, 2012, backup quarterback Matt Flynn delivered a historic performance for the Green Bay Packers.