Latest Cricket News in India and Worldwide

A summary of the week's top sports news, as of December 29, 2024.
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Digest of the Hottest News of the Last Week 23.12.2024-29.12.2024

Beyond the Game

When the IPL 2023 Finals Was Decided Over Three Days and on the Last Ball

Beyond the Game

Kolkata Knight Riders: Sponsorships and Financial Overview

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India vs Australia: Steve Smith Reveals Shocking Fear Watching Virat Kohli at MCG & Speaks Out on Jaiswal’s Controversial Run Out!

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India vs Australia: Irfan Pathan Slams Australian Media for “Hypocrisy” Over Virat Kohli’s Changing Portrayal

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IND vs AUS: Kerry O’Keeffe Apologizes to Virat Kohli After Criticising His Behaviour in Border-Gavaskar Test

Kerry O'Keeffe apologized to Virat Kohli for calling him arrogant.
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IND vs AUS: Sam Konstas gets Crowd going as Australia Gains Momentum in Boxing Day Test

Sam Konstas showed great play throughout the game being a key player for Australia.

South Africa vs Pakistan: Paterson’s Five-Fer Skittles Pakistan for 211 while Aiden Markram Stabilises South Africa at 133/3

Pakistan were bowled out for 211 on Day 2 of the 1st Test.

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma Hits Career Low in SENA Countries After 75 Years Following Boxing Day Test Failure

Rohit Sharma is struggling in SENA countries, with a dismal average of 15.55 in his last 10 innings, the lowest for any Indian captain in 75 years. In the recent Boxing Day Test, he scored just 3 runs, continuing his poor form in Australia. His overall record in SENA conditions remains a major concern, contributing to mounting criticism.

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IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Faces Criticism for Team Selection and Tactics as Ravi Shastri Raises Concerns in Boxing Day Test

Rohit Sharma's strategic decisions and team selection have attracted serious criticism.
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Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Sanju Samson Confirms Availability for Vijay Hazare Trophy

India Women vs West Indies Women: Smriti Mandhana’s Early Blunder Costs India as Alleyne Takes the First Wicket

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India vs Australia: “You Won’t Let Me Talk!”: Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan Clash Over Jaiswal’s Run-Out

Social Media Reactions

India vs Australia: Social Media Rallies Behind Kohli After Fiery Clash with Australian Crowd

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IND vs AUS: Shubman Gill moves to Nets after Struggling for a Spot in India’s Boxing Day Test XI

Player of The Day

India Women vs West Indies Women: Deepti Sharma’s Six-Wicket Magic Dismantles West Indies in 3rd WODI

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IND vs AUS: Scott Boland Strikes Again as Akash Deep Falls for Duck in Boxing Day Test

Match of The Day

India vs Australia: India Struggles on Day 2 at MCG as Kohli and Jaiswal Fall to Australia’s Dominance

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli’s Miscommunication Leads to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Run-Out at MCG

During Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia, Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out due to a mix-up with Virat Kohli. Jaiswal punched a ball towards mid-on and set off for a run, but Kohli, ball-watching, didn’t respond, leaving Jaiswal stranded. Pat Cummins picked up the ball and threw it to Alex Carey, who broke the stumps. After that, Kohli was dismissed for 36 runs after edging a delivery from Scott Boland.

Rohit Sharma's humorous stump commentary lightened the MCG Test tension.
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India vs Australia: “Out Kaun Karega Fir, Main?” Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja’s Hilarious Banter Goes Viral

Beyond the Game

India vs Australia: Australian Media Slams Virat Kohli, Calls Him a “Clown” Over Konstas Incident

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India vs Australia: Kohli Responds Boldly to MCG Crowd After ‘W*nker’ Chant with a Defiant Challenge

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India vs Australia: Virat Kohli Wins Hearts with Touching Gesture for Smith Amid Konstas Controversy

Pakistan vs South Africa: Shaheen Afridi Excluded from Test Squad After Refusing Four-Day Match Set for BPL Debut

Beyond the Game

India vs Australia: MSK Prasad Slams Rohit Sharma for This Incident in Indian Cricket History

MSK Prasad criticized Rohit Sharma's poor batting, captaincy, and lack of leadership.

Pakistan vs South Africa: Kamran Ghulam’s Fiery Confrontation with Kagiso Rabada and Kyle Verreynne Sparks Drama in Centurion

A dispute between Kamran Ghulam and SA players added to the tension in the first Test match.
Beyond the Game

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Photographer Reveals Stunning Candid Wedding Moment

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's wedding photographer revealed his favourite photo.

India vs Australia: Drama Unfolds at MCG as Australia Drops Mitchell Marsh’s Replacement Mid-Test

Australia released all-rounder Beau Webster from their squad midway through the fourth Test against India at the MCG. Webster, initially added as cover for the injured Mitchell Marsh, will play for Melbourne Stars against Sydney Thunder before rejoining the team. Marsh, struggling with fitness, has underperformed, scoring just 4 runs off 13 balls in the ongoing Test.

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IND vs AUS: Ricky Ponting Criticises ICC’s Lenient Punishment on Virat Kohli’s Altercation

Ricky Ponting criticized the ICC's leniency towards Virat Kohli.
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India vs Australia: Virat Kohli Faces Boos from Melbourne Crowd as Tensions Run High

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IND vs AUS: Nathan Lyon Questions KL Rahul’s Batting Shift Amid Rohit Sharma’s Struggles

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India vs Australia: Steve Smith Shatters Records at the MCG with Historic Century against India

India vs West Indies: Smriti Mandhana’s Stellar Form Continues Amid Missed Century and India’s Strong Position

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IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Faces Fan’s Persistence While Supporting Shubman Gill’s Comeback

Women

Women’s Senior One-Day Trophy: Kiran Navgire’s Explosive 64 Runs With 8 Sixes Shines Against Railways

India Women vs West Indies Women: Smriti Mandhana’s Hilarious Running Error Results in Run-Out in IND vs WI 2nd ODI

Beyond the Game

India vs Australia: When Steve Waugh Unleashed Young Brett Lee against India in the Boxing Day Test

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Shaheen Afridi Steps Away from Test Cricket, Joins T20 League for Extended Break

Shaheen Afridi has opted out of Pakistan's upcoming Test series against South Africa, citing workload management ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy in February-March. He requested not to be considered for Tests until the Champions Trophy, as he plans to play in the Bangladesh Premier League from December 30 to February 7, ensuring his fitness for upcoming key events.