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Daniel Hughes has been ruled out for the remainder of the BBL 2024-25 season due to a pre-existing right elbow injury. The injury occurred during the Sixers' season opener against the Melbourne Renegades at the SCG. Hughes had previously rehabilitated a fractured elbow before the season. Despite the setback, no surgery is required, and the team is exploring replacement options.

Virat Kohli is reportedly planning to move to London with his wife Anushka Sharma and their children, according to his coach, Rajkumar Sharma. Though the reasons for the shift remain unclear, it seems motivated by a desire for more privacy. However, Kohli’s retirement is not on the cards, with Sharma predicting that Kohli will continue playing for India, possibly until the 2027 World Cup.

Sam Konstas, 19, is emerging as a strong contender for Australia's Boxing Day Test squad against India after averaging 55.83 this summer. He became the youngest since Ricky Ponting to score twin Sheffield Shield tons and recently hit 107 against India. With Usman Khawaja averaging 12.60 and struggling for form, selectors are weighing their options amidst mounting pressure.

Rohit Sharma's batting struggles persist, as he was dismissed for just 10 runs in the first innings of the second Test, which ended in a draw against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday, December 18. His poor form continues to dominate headlines in the ongoing series.