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  City Football Group officially exits Mumbai City, other investors to follow suit as ISL in turmoil?

  December 25, 2025 13:35 IST

  City Football Group exits Indian football by selling its 65% stake in Mumbai City FC after six years, citing prolonged uncertainty and lack of league action. The move highlights deeper structural issues in Indian football as ISL remains stalled and investors grow wary.

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  Steve Smith on course to surpass Virat Kohli in elite list during Boxing Day Test vs England at MCG

  December 25, 2025 12:39 IST

  Steve Smith will lead Australia in the Boxing Day Test with Pat Cummins rested and is closing in on a major milestone. Just two catches will take him past Virat Kohli on the all-time international catches list as Australia chase a 4-0 Ashes lead.

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  How did MS Dhoni play influential role in Jharkhand's SMAT win? Former India player reveals details

  December 25, 2025 12:00 IST

  Jharkhand’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title was built on smart planning and MS Dhoni’s behind-the-scenes guidance, as Shahbaz Nadeem revealed. He claimed that the star cricketer followed the season closely and was in constant touch with JSCA to groom the players.

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  Ricky Ponting hails Mitchell Starc, says 'don't think I've seen him bowl better'

  December 25, 2025 10:40 IST

  Mitchell Starc dominates 2025 cricket with 51 Test wickets at 17.15, excelling in Australia’s 3-0 Ashes lead. Ricky Ponting praises his evolved skills, including wobble seam and in-swingers, making him a complete, lethal fast-bowling force.

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  Steve Smith to return as Australia captain in Boxing Day Test vs England? Veteran shares update

  December 25, 2025 10:14 IST

  Steve Smith has confirmed that he is fit to play the fourth Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The veteran will also lead the side as regular captain Pat Cummins is ruled out for the remainder of the series. Australia lead Ashes 3-0.

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  Real Madrid demand full access to FC Barcelona's financial records, as Negreira case intensifies

  December 25, 2025 8:20 IST

  Real Madrid have requested full access to Barcelona’s financial records in the Negreira case, seeking audits, internal reports, and documents on payments to former referee Jose Mara Enriquez Negreira. RM president Florentino Perez called it “the most serious controversy the sport has faced.”

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  Australia opt for all-pace attack in Boxing Day Test vs England, Usman Khawaja to retain spot

  December 25, 2025 7:27 IST

  Australia will field an all-pace attack for the Boxing Day Test with Steve Smith returning as captain. Jhye Richardson, Michael Neser, and Brendan Doggett are in contention, while Usman Khawaja holds his spot with the returning Smith replacing Josh Inglis.

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  Hardik Singh recommended for Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, 24 athletes shortlisted for Arjuna award

  December 25, 2025 7:02 IST

  Hardik Singh is the sole recommendation for this year’s Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, while 24 athletes including Divya Deshmukh, Tejaswin Shankar, Aarti Pal, Mehuli Ghosh and Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand, have been recommended for the Arjuna Awards. No cricketer features this time.

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  Boxing Day Test 2025: History, significance and what is at stake at MCG?

  December 25, 2025 6:35 IST

  The Boxing Day Test was first played in 1950 and over the years have been an annual affair in Australian cricket. Played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, it attracts a massive crowd and in 2025, it won't be any different, despite England being 3-0 down already in the ongoing Ashes.

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  FC Goa players pause play during ACL 2 to highlight ISL's uncertainty

  December 24, 2025 23:44 IST

  FC Goa paused play briefly in their AFC Champions League Two match against FC Istiklol to highlight uncertainty in Indian football, amid the ISL’s stalled operations following the MRA expiry and rejected club proposals for league ownership.

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  Steve Smith shares details of his injury that ruled him out of third Ashes Test in Adelaide

  December 24, 2025 23:18 IST

  Steve Smith missed the third Ashes Test due to vertigo, struggling to track the ball and feeling dizzy. Replaced by Usman Khawaja, he will return for the fourth Test and use specialised exercises and anti-glare patches to manage the condition.

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  Ravi Shastri tipped to become England's new head coach after Ashes drubbing

  December 24, 2025 22:55 IST

  After England’s 3–0 Ashes loss, Monty Panesar suggested replacing coach Brendon McCullum with former India coach Ravi Shastri, citing his success against Australia, while McCullum expressed uncertainty about his future and focused on team development.

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  Yash Dayal denied anticipatory bail for alleged rape case by Jaipur POCSO court

  December 24, 2025 22:33 IST

  Jaipur POCSO court denied anticipatory bail to cricketer Yash Dayal, accused of raping a minor who alleged he exploited her under the pretext of advancing her cricket career. The case threatens his IPL and domestic cricket future amid ongoing investigations.

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  What happened in today’s Vijay Hazare Trophy matches? Kohli, Rohit and Suryavanshi hit centuries

  December 24, 2025 21:46 IST

  Vijay Hazare Trophy highlights: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and teen Vaibhav Suryavanshi smash centuries as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bihar register big wins. Record-breaking innings steal the spotlight on December 24. Check all scores and performances.

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  Mitchell Starc on course to break major Test record in Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne

  December 24, 2025 20:40 IST

  Mitchell Starc is closing in on the World Test Championship wicket record after taking 22 wickets in three Ashes Tests. With 213 WTC wickets, he needs 11 more to surpass Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins, possibly in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

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  Mitchell Starc equals Ben Stokes in ICC all-rounders' rankings, Tilak Varma rises in batters' chart

  December 24, 2025 20:05 IST

  Mitchell Starc has been the standout bowler in the ongoing Ashes as the fast bowler has taken 22 wickets in three matches. He has also performed well with the bat and has now joined Ben Stokes in the list of Test all-rounders.

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  Temba Bavuma confirms Bumrah, Pant's apology for ‘bauna’ comment, addresses Conrad remarks

  December 24, 2025 19:20 IST

  Temba Bavuma revealed that Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant apologised to him for the ‘bauna’ remark during the Test series, while also addressing the backlash over South Africa coach Shukri Conrad’s controversial “grovel” comment.

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  When will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma be in action after stellar outings in Vijay Hazare Trophy?

  December 24, 2025 18:47 IST

  Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had stellar returns to the Vijay Hazare Trophy as both the stalwarts scored centuries in their state teams' wins in the first round of the tournament. When will Kohli and Rohit be in action next? Check here.

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  South Africa's historical 435-run chase finds partner as Karnataka hunt 413 in Vijay Hazare Trophy

  December 24, 2025 18:15 IST

  Karnataka have become the first team since South Africa to chase down a 400-plus target in the history of List A cricket. Devdutt Padikkal starred with the bat as Karnataka hunted down 413 against Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

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  Bihar register second-biggest victory in List A cricket history, decimate Arunachal Pradesh in VHT

  December 24, 2025 17:46 IST

  Bihar registered a mammoth win of 397 runs against Arunachal Pradesh in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was adjudged POTM for his knock of 190 runs. Meanwhile, it is the second-biggest victory by runs in List A cricket history.

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  Rohit Sharma equals David Warner's world record as he stars in Vijay Hazare Trophy

  December 24, 2025 17:15 IST

  Rohit Sharma turned on his beast mode as he slammed a blistering hundred in Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Sikkim. Rohit has equalled an all-time record of David Warner in List A cricket.

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  Virat Kohli moves closer to Sachin Tendulkar's world record with century vs Andhra in VHT

  December 24, 2025 17:34 IST

  Virat Kohli scored his 58th List A century against Andhra in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy clash at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. He moved closer to Sachin Tendulkar's world record of most List A centuries. In the meantime, Delhi are inches closer to registering their maiden win.

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  Rohit Sharma slams century on Vijay Hazare Trophy return as Indian stalwart stars for Mumbai

  December 24, 2025 14:54 IST

  Rohit Sharma had a brilliant return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy as he smashed a century for Mumbai during their game against Sikkim.

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  Virat Kohli joins Sachin Tendulkar in huge record list on Vijay Hazare Trophy return

  December 24, 2025 14:11 IST

  Virat Kohli achieved a huge milestone on his Vijay Hazare Trophy return for Delhi. Kohli has joined Sachin Tendulkar in a huge record list in his team's clash against Andhra.

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  Archer ruled out for remainder of Ashes as England announce Playing XI for 4th Test, Pope dropped

  December 24, 2025 13:25 IST

  England have been dealt a major blow as Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the remainder of the Ashes. The Three Lions have named their Playing XI for the Boxing Day Test against Australia and have made two changes to the team.

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  Ishan Kishan, Sakibul Gani smash record-breaking centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy

  December 24, 2025 13:12 IST

  The opening day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy was supposed to be all about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. But Ishan Kishan and Sakibul Gani stole all the limelight, smashing top two fastest List A centuries by Indians breaking Anmolpreet Singh's record.

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  Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Gani, Ayush lead Bihar break List A world record in Vijay Hazare Trophy

  December 24, 2025 12:55 IST

  Bihar have shattered a major world record in List A cricket during their clash against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Sakibul Gani have put up brilliant performances with the bat.

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  Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaks AB de Villiers' world record with 190-run knock in Vijay Hazare Trophy

  December 24, 2025 11:50 IST

  Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 190 runs on the opening day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Arunachal Pradesh. In the process, he broke AB de Villiers' world record in One-Day cricket and also became the youngest centurion in List A cricket.