BCCI's decision to remove Virat Kohli and replace him with Rohit Sharma as team India's ODI captain stirred one of the biggest controversies in Indian cricket in recent times.

'Blessing in disguise': Ravi Shastri opens up on BCCI's decision to replace Virat Kohli as India's ODI captain

India are all set to take on South Africa in a three-match Test series starting from Sunday (December 26). The Test series will be followed by three ODIs between the two sides.

Gaikwad, Iyer in fray; R Ashwin likely to return in India's ODI squad for South Africa series - Report

Manchester City opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a first half demolition of Leicester in a thrilling 6-3 win as Arsenal and Tottenham were also comfortable winners on Sunday.

Premier League: Manchester City score six past Leicester, Arsenal, Spurs register win in their matches

Jamshedpur FC and Kerala Blasters shared points after they played 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League at the Tilak Maidan Stadium, here on Sunday. Stewart scored a stunning goal from a free kick in the 14th minute but it was equalised by Sahal Abdul Samad who scored a third successive goal in the 27th minute.

ISL 2021-22: Jamshedpur FC, Kerala Blasters share honours in 1-1 draw

Opening batsman KL Rahul gave India an ideal start in their quest to win a Test series in South Africa with a solid century on the first day of the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday.

KL Rahul slams ton to give India strong start in Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion

Leeds United's home Premier League game against Aston Villa on Tuesday has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 cases and injuries in the Leeds squad, the league said on Sunday.

Premier League: COVID-19 strikes again as Leeds United vs Aston Villa game postponed

Senior India batter Cheteshwar Pujara continued his lean patch in the ongoing first Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday (December 26).

Cheteshwar Pujara creates unwanted record after golden duck in Boxing Day Test against South Africa

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira will miss Sunday`s Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur after testing positive for COVID-19, the English club said. Assistant manager Osian Roberts will take charge of the team against Tottenham.

Premier League: Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira to miss Spurs game after testing positive for COVID-19

Many were left surprised as India decided to name struggling senior batter Ajinkya Rahane in the playing XI for the first Test against South Africa that got underway at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday (December 26).

'Last throw of dice': Aakash Chopra, Ajit Agarkar question Rahane's selection over Vihari, Iyer in 1st Test

England have struggled miserably in the ongoing Ashes 2021-22 against Australia Down Under. The Joe Root-led side is already 2-0 down in the five-match series and produced yet another dismal show on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test against the hosts at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday.

'Whole England set-up is under pressure': Vaughan slams Root & Co. after dismal show in 3rd Ashes Test

On Sunday, India won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion. India skipper Virat Kohli, who is aiming for a record away Test series win in South Africa, claimed the ground's history influenced his decision to bat.

'Horrendous to leave him out': Fans react as Hanuma Vihari excluded from playing XI for 1st Test vs SA

In the first Test against India at SuperSport Park, the South Africa players were seen wearing black armbands in memory of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who passed away at the age of 90 in Cape Town on Sunday morning.

Why is South Africa team wearing black armbands in first Test against India?

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