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26 Dec 2024
NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Detroit Pistons set NBA record with 27 losses

On December 26, 2023, the Detroit Pistons made history, but not in the way they hoped.

26 Dec 2024
India vs Australia Cricket

Boxing Day Test: Day 1 witnesses 87,000-plus spectators at MCG

Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India saw a record-breaking 87,242 spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

26 Dec 2024
Babar Azam

Babar Azam completes 4,000 runs in Test cricket: Key stats

Babar Azam has attained a major milestone in Test cricket.

26 Dec 2024
Vijay Hazare Trophy

VHT: Shahrukh Khan powers TN with maiden List A ton

Tamil Nadu batter Shahrukh Khan has slammed his maiden century in List A cricket.

26 Dec 2024
Virat Kohli

Kohli gets demerit point for Konstas incident, fined match fee

Indian batter Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fee and awarded one demerit point, as per Cricbuzz.

26 Dec 2024
Steve Smith

Steve Smith shines in MCG Test, joins elite club 

Australian batter Steve Smith has written his name next to Don Bradman in an elite list of batters who have scored 10 or more 50-plus scores in Tests at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

26 Dec 2024
Jasprit Bumrah

MCG Test: Bumrah restricts damage as Australia's top four shine 

Australia's top-order batters were among the runs on the opening day of the fourth Border-Gavaskar series 2024-25 Test, which is a Boxing Day affair, against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

26 Dec 2024
Justin Langer

Justin Langer likens debutant Sam Konstas to Virender Sehwag

Former Australian cricketer Justin Langer has praised the confidence and aggressive style of teenage debutant Sam Konstas.

26 Dec 2024
Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah concedes six after nearly four years in Tests

In the ongoing fourth Test match between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australian debutant Sam Konstas pulled off a rare feat.

26 Dec 2024
Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne completes 4,000 WTC runs with 72 vs India

Australia's top-order batters dominated the opening day of the fourth Border-Gavaskar series 2024-25 Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

26 Dec 2024
Indian Cricket Team

Jasprit Bumrah traps Khawaja for fifth time in BGT 2024-25

Jasprit Bumrah, the spearhead of the Indian cricket team, has once again shown his worth by trapping Australian batter Usman Khawaja on the first day of the fourth Test match at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

26 Dec 2024
Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja bounces back with 57 in Boxing Day Test

Openers Usman Khawaja and debutant Sam Konstas spearheaded the Australian side on Day 1 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

26 Dec 2024
Virat Kohli

Kohli admits lack of discipline amid struggles in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has candidly admitted to his inconsistent performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

26 Dec 2024
Virat Kohli

Sam Konstas hails 'favourite cricketer' Virat Kohli amid on-field confrontation

19-year-old Australian opener Sam Konstas has revealed that his favorite player is Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli.

Kohli's clash with Konstas could lead to suspension: Details here

Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli's participation in the final match of the Border-Gavaskar series in Sydney hangs in the balance, after colliding with Australian debutant Sam Konstas.

26 Dec 2024
Australian Cricket Team

Konstas eyes another round against Bumrah in MCG Test

Australia's debutant Sam Konstas, made a mark in the first innings of the ongoing fourth Test against India, which is a Boxing Day affair.

26 Dec 2024
Usman Khawaja

Konstas, Khawaja set new Boxing Day Test record for Australia

19-year-old Australian cricketer Sam Konstas played an impressive knock on his Test debut.

26 Dec 2024
Usman Khawaja

Sam Konstas becomes second-youngest half-centurion for Australia in Tests: Stats

Teenage cricket sensation Sam Konstas made a stunning debut in the ongoing fourth Test against India, which is a Boxing Day affair, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

26 Dec 2024
India vs Australia Cricket

MCG Test: Gill dropped as Pat Cummins elects to bat

Australia and India face off in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

25 Dec 2024
Babar Azam

Babar Azam set to attain this major milestone in Tests

Babar Azam is set to attain a major milestone in Test cricket.

25 Dec 2024
Mohammad Abbas

Shan Masood lauds Mohammad Abbas's return to Pakistan's Test squad

Pakistan's Test cricket captain, Shan Masood, has praised the skills of Mohammad Abbas, who is returning to the side.

25 Dec 2024
Melbourne Cricket Ground

Boxing Day Test: Scott Boland reflects on Melbourne debut (2021) 

Australian fast bowler, Scott Boland, has recalled his unforgettable Test debut in Melbourne. This comes as he gears up for the fourth Test against India at the same venue.

25 Dec 2024
Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting offers advice to Shubman Gill amid poor form

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has given a piece of advice to Indian opener Shubman Gill.

25 Dec 2024
Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar backs Nitish Kumar Reddy's inclusion in Melbourne Test

Indian cricket icon, Sunil Gavaskar, has strongly advocated for the inclusion of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's playing XI.

25 Dec 2024
Vijay Hazare Trophy

Sameer Rizvi continues record-breaking performance in U23 One Day tournament

Uttar Pradesh's Under-23 cricket team captain, Sameer Rizvi, has taken the ongoing One Day State A tournament by storm.

25 Dec 2024
WTA Tour

United Cup 2025: Top tennis stars to kickstart season

The United Cup 2025, a prestigious nation-based tennis competition, will kick off on December 27.

25 Dec 2024
Babar Azam

Pakistan announce playing XI for Boxing Day Test: Details here

Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the first Test against South Africa, which will start on December 26 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

25 Dec 2024
Atletico Madrid

Decoding Atletico Madrid's 12-match winning run in all competitions: Stats

Atletico Madrid are on a defiant run of form, having won 12 successive matches in all competitions.

25 Dec 2024
Indian Cricket Team

Ravi Shastri backs India to win Melbourne Test against Australia

Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has shown confidence in the Indian cricket team's chances in the ongoing Test series against Australia.

25 Dec 2024
Indian Women's Cricket Team

Hayley Matthews attains these milestones with WODI century versus India

Hayley Matthews made her presence felt with a terrific 106-run knock for the West Indies against India in the 2nd Women's ODI clash on Tuesday in Vadodara.

25 Dec 2024
Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka: Decoding his Premier League 2024/25 stats for Arsenal

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is set to miss several weeks with a hamstring injury.

25 Dec 2024
NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: O'Neal becomes second NBA player with 5,000 FT misses

On December 25, 2008, while playing for the Phoenix Suns, Shaquille O'Neal etched his name in a unique NBA record, becoming the second player ever to miss 5,000 free throws.

25 Dec 2024
National Football League

#ThisDayThatYear: Alvin Kamara matches Ernie Nevers' 1929 6-touchdown game record

On December 25, 2020, Alvin Kamara delivered a performance for the ages, rushing for six touchdowns in the New Orleans Saints' victory over Minnesota Vikings.

Indian batters experience dip in ICC Test Rankings: Details here

The latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Rankings have exposed a major fall for a few prominent players of the Indian cricket team.

25 Dec 2024
NBA

NBA: Ranking players with the most points on Christmas Day

Christmas Day NBA games are a long-standing tradition, starting in 1947 when the New York Knicks defeated the Providence Steamrollers at Madison Square Garden.

25 Dec 2024
NFL

Presenting five greatest NFL Christmas games of all time

Christmas often brings joy and relaxation, but for NFL teams, it can mean high-stakes games that shape playoff destinies.

25 Dec 2024
Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan to miss Boxing Day Test, Ghazanfar named replacement

Afghanistan's cricket team has announced a change in its squad for the upcoming first Test against Zimbabwe.

25 Dec 2024
Smriti Mandhana

Mandhana scripts history with six successive 50-plus scores (international cricket)

Star opener of India's women's cricket team, Smriti Mandhana has rewrote the record books.

25 Dec 2024
Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah equals Ashwin's record in ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers

India's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has equaled a national record in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Test Bowling Rankings.

25 Dec 2024
Ajinkya Rahane

Indian batters with centuries in Boxing Day Tests at MCG

The upcoming Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 26, 2024, will be a defining moment in the ongoing series.