Legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was made an honorary member of the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) on Friday (Dec 27). Tendulkar, who holds multiple records to his name including most runs and 100 international hundreds is the latest member to be inducted to the prestigious club. The announcement coincides with the Boxing Day Test match between India and Australia with the five-match series currently square at 1-1.
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An icon honoured. The MCC is pleased to announce that former Indian captain <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> has accepted an Honorary Cricket Membership, acknowledging his outstanding contribution to the game. <a href="https://t.co/0JXE46Z8T6">pic.twitter.com/0JXE46Z8T6</a>
&mdash; Melbourne Cricket Club (@MCC_Members) <a href="https://twitter.com/MCC_Members/status/1872561498364817582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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&ldquo;An icon honoured. The MCC is pleased to announce that former Indian captain @sachin_rt has accepted an Honorary Cricket Membership, acknowledging his outstanding contribution to the game,&rdquo; the MCC posted on X.<o:p></o:p>
MCC, founded in 1838 is one of the oldest sports clubs in Australia and is responsible for the management and development of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), one of the game&rsquo;s premier venues. It remains the most honorary sports club Down Under with some of the greats of the game being part of the club. <o:p></o:p>
Interestingly, apart from the 2011-12 Australia tour, Tendulkar scored hundreds on each tour Down Under. At the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Tendulkar has scored 449 runs in five Tests at an average of 44.90 and a strike rate of 58.69 including a hundred and three fifties.<o:p></o:p>
He remains one of the most respected personalities in the cricket fraternity having represented India at international cricket for more than two decades. With more than 33,000 international runs, breaking his record looks a stiff challenge.
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While Tendulkar was in the headlines, the Indian team had a mixed day in the Boxing Day Test. After bowling Australia out for 474 in the opening session of Day 2, India did not have the best of starts with skipper Rohit Sharma (3) falling to Pat Cummins in the second over. <o:p></o:p>
KL Rahul added 24 runs to his tally before being scalped by Pat Cummins. Virat (36) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (82) added a 102-run stand for the third wicket before the latter was the victim of poor running between the wickets. India closed the day at 164/5 with Rishabh Pant (6) and Ravindra Jadeja (4) in the middle.<o:p></o:p>

Sports Cricket: Sachin Tendulkar, who holds multiple records including most runs and 100 international tons is the latest member to be inducted to the prestigious club. 

Legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was made an honorary member of the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) on Friday (Dec 27). Tendulkar, who holds multiple records to his name including most runs and 100 international hundreds is the latest member to be inducted to the prestigious club. The announcement coincides with the Boxing Day Test match between India and Australia with the five-match series currently square at 1-1. An icon honoured. The MCC is pleased to announce that former Indian captain @sachin_rt has accepted an Honorary Cricket Membership, acknowledging his outstanding contribution to the game. pic.twitter.com/0JXE46Z8T6 — Melbourne Cricket Club (@MCC_Members) December 27, 2024 Tendulkar inducted into MCC “An icon honoured. The MCC is pleased to announce that former Indian captain @sachin_rt has accepted an Honorary Cricket Membership, acknowledging his outstanding contribution to the game,” the MCC posted on X. MCC, founded in 1838 is one of the oldest sports clubs in Australia and is responsible for the management and development of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), one of the game’s premier venues. It remains the most honorary sports club Down Under with some of the greats of the game being part of the club. Interestingly, apart from the 2011-12 Australia tour, Tendulkar scored hundreds on each tour Down Under. At the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Tendulkar has scored 449 runs in five Tests at an average of 44.90 and a strike rate of 58.69 including a hundred and three fifties. He remains one of the most respected personalities in the cricket fraternity having represented India at international cricket for more than two decades. With more than 33,000 international runs, breaking his record looks a stiff challenge. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Virat Kohli left fuming after dismissal, confronts fan on the way back to MCG pavilion - WATCH While Tendulkar was in the headlines, the Indian team had a mixed day in the Boxing Day Test. After bowling Australia out for 474 in the opening session of Day 2, India did not have the best of starts with skipper Rohit Sharma (3) falling to Pat Cummins in the second over. KL Rahul added 24 runs to his tally before being scalped by Pat Cummins. Virat (36) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (82) added a 102-run stand for the third wicket before the latter was the victim of poor running between the wickets. India closed the day at 164/5 with Rishabh Pant (6) and Ravindra Jadeja (4) in the middle.

Sachin Tendulkar becomes honorary member of Melbourne Cricket Club

It was yet another dramatic day in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia on Friday (Dec 27) as Virat Kohli was seen confronting a fan. Playing on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Virat was seen angry on his way back to the pavilion and confronting one fan. The incident happened when India was facing another batting collapse as it lost three wickets in a matter of four overs - ending day 2 at 164/5&nbsp;
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Virat Kohli almost recreated that incident with a CSK fan at Wankhede 😭😭 <a href="https://t.co/35qDBKxuv3">pic.twitter.com/35qDBKxuv3</a>
&mdash; Pari (@BluntIndianGal) <a href="https://twitter.com/BluntIndianGal/status/1872537246798336197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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After being dismissed on the first ball of the 43rd over, Virat was miffed with himself while returning to the pavilion. While he was about to enter the staircase of the MCG pavilion, one of the fans took a sly dig at the former India skipper, a reaction that left him angry. Virat was then seen turning back and trying to confront the fan before security personnel came to cool the matter and asked the fan in the stand to be silent. <o:p></o:p>
Virat at the same time, kept his cool and returned to the pavilion and avoided further controversy for his reactions. On Thursday, he was fined 20 percent match fees for brushing his shoulders with Aussie debutant Sam Konstas after the end of the 10th over, the reaction was met with huge criticism by the cricket fraternity. <o:p></o:p>
A few former cricketers voiced their opinion on the Konstas situation, stating Virat was fortunate to avoid a ban for such a situation.
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After bowling Australia out for 474 in the opening session of Day 2, India did not have the best of starts with skipper Rohit Sharma falling to Pat Cummins in the second over. KL Rahul added 24 runs to his tally before being scalped by Pat Cummins. Virat (36) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (82) added a 102-run stand for the third wicket before the latter was the victim of poor running between the wickets. India closed the day at 164/5 with Rishabh Pant (6) and Ravindra Jadeja (4) in the middle.<o:p></o:p>

Sports Cricket: After being dismissed in the 43rd over, Virat Kohli was seen angry with himself while returning to the pavilion. He confronted a fan on his way back to pavilion. 

It was yet another dramatic day in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia on Friday (Dec 27) as Virat Kohli was seen confronting a fan. Playing on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Virat was seen angry on his way back to the pavilion and confronting one fan. The incident happened when India was facing another batting collapse as it lost three wickets in a matter of four overs - ending day 2 at 164/5 Virat Kohli almost recreated that incident with a CSK fan at Wankhede 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/35qDBKxuv3 — Pari (@BluntIndianGal) December 27, 2024 Virat Kohli confronts fan After being dismissed on the first ball of the 43rd over, Virat was miffed with himself while returning to the pavilion. While he was about to enter the staircase of the MCG pavilion, one of the fans took a sly dig at the former India skipper, a reaction that left him angry. Virat was then seen turning back and trying to confront the fan before security personnel came to cool the matter and asked the fan in the stand to be silent. Virat at the same time, kept his cool and returned to the pavilion and avoided further controversy for his reactions. On Thursday, he was fined 20 percent match fees for brushing his shoulders with Aussie debutant Sam Konstas after the end of the 10th over, the reaction was met with huge criticism by the cricket fraternity. A few former cricketers voiced their opinion on the Konstas situation, stating Virat was fortunate to avoid a ban for such a situation. ALSO READ | MCG Test, Day 2 report: India hurt by late setbacks in response to Australia's 474 India face late collapse After bowling Australia out for 474 in the opening session of Day 2, India did not have the best of starts with skipper Rohit Sharma falling to Pat Cummins in the second over. KL Rahul added 24 runs to his tally before being scalped by Pat Cummins. Virat (36) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (82) added a 102-run stand for the third wicket before the latter was the victim of poor running between the wickets. India closed the day at 164/5 with Rishabh Pant (6) and Ravindra Jadeja (4) in the middle.

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India&rsquo;s Deepti Sharma scripted history on Friday (Dec 27) after she became the first women bowler from the nation to scalp multiple five-for in ODI format. Playing against the West Indies women at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Deepti rewrote the record books becoming only the second women cricketer after South Africa&rsquo;s Sune Luus to bag multiple five-for in 50-over format. Courtesy of her brilliant bowling display India won the final ODI by five wickets and bagged the series 3-0.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
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Having already pocketed the ODI series 2-0, the Indian women's team showed no mercy on the visitors as she was on the money with the ball. The decision to bat first by West Indies women did not go according to plan as Renuka Singh was lethal in her spell having jolted the visitors with two wickets in the first over. Shemaine Campbelle (46) and Chinelle Henry (61) then stitched a partnership for the visitors to get them near 100. <o:p></o:p>
However, once Deepti was in the attack she was at the top of her game and wrapped the West Indies tail and helped India bowl them out for 161 in 38.5 overs. Only three West Indies batters got into double figures as India ran riot with the ball.
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Deepti&rsquo;s first five-for came in 2016 against Sri Lanka, when she bagged figures of 20/6.
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Needing 163 runs to win, the Indian women's team had a poor start with 23/2 and 73/4 at one stage, but Harmanpreet Kaur (32), Jemimah Rodrigues (29) stitched important partnerships to help India get back in the contest. Deepti then played a handy knock of unbeaten 39 runs along with Richa Ghosh (23) to win the contest and pocket the series 3-0.

Sports Cricket: Playing against the West Indies women at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Deepti Sharma rewrote the record books and scalp multiple five-for in 50-over format. 

India’s Deepti Sharma scripted history on Friday (Dec 27) after she became the first women bowler from the nation to scalp multiple five-for in ODI format. Playing against the West Indies women at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Deepti rewrote the record books becoming only the second women cricketer after South Africa’s Sune Luus to bag multiple five-for in 50-over format. Courtesy of her brilliant bowling display India won the final ODI by five wickets and bagged the series 3-0. Deepti Sharma joins elite club Having already pocketed the ODI series 2-0, the Indian women's team showed no mercy on the visitors as she was on the money with the ball. The decision to bat first by West Indies women did not go according to plan as Renuka Singh was lethal in her spell having jolted the visitors with two wickets in the first over. Shemaine Campbelle (46) and Chinelle Henry (61) then stitched a partnership for the visitors to get them near 100. However, once Deepti was in the attack she was at the top of her game and wrapped the West Indies tail and helped India bowl them out for 161 in 38.5 overs. Only three West Indies batters got into double figures as India ran riot with the ball. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Virat Kohli left fuming after dismissal, confronts fan on the way back to MCG pavilion - WATCH Deepti’s first five-for came in 2016 against Sri Lanka, when she bagged figures of 20/6. India win ODI series Needing 163 runs to win, the Indian women's team had a poor start with 23/2 and 73/4 at one stage, but Harmanpreet Kaur (32), Jemimah Rodrigues (29) stitched important partnerships to help India get back in the contest. Deepti then played a handy knock of unbeaten 39 runs along with Richa Ghosh (23) to win the contest and pocket the series 3-0.

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Former India coach Ravi Shastri is in awe of Australian debutant Sam Konstas after he scored 60 runs against the visitors in the Boxing Day Test match on Thursday (Dec 12). Konstas was in full swing as he scored a 52-ball fifty with unorthodox shots against the Indian pace attack of Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep. The Aussies closed the day at 311/6 with four batters scoring fifty or more for the hosts.<o:p></o:p>
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&ldquo;For him to go out there with that swag and attempt some outrageous shots&mdash;it was something else. He tore that MCC coaching manual to shreds,&rdquo; Shastri said while speaking to the broadcasters. <o:p></o:p>
According to the former India coach, Konstas used all the possible shots against outside the MCC manual, making him a distinguished batter on Day 1. He came into the side after Nathan McSweeney was dropped in favour of the New South Wales batter. At 19, he has a big future ahead of him, as he is in line to replace the long-term veteran batter David Warner, who retired after the Pakistan series earlier in 2024.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
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Playing on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Konstas made headlines with a 52-ball fifty. He was in good form for the hosts, having become the youngest opener for Australia in Test history. On debut, he scored 60 runs before being dismissed. The Aussie top-order was seen in top form, with out-of-form Usman Khawaja (57) and Marnus Labuschagne (72) scoring respective fifties. <o:p></o:p>
Steve Smith (68) is unbeaten for the hosts alongside skipper Pat Cummins (6) as they closed the day at 311/6 in 86 overs.<o:p></o:p>

Playing on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Konstas made headlines with a 52-ball fifty. He was in good form for the hosts having become the youngest opener for Australia in Test history. 

Former India coach Ravi Shastri is in awe of Australian debutant Sam Konstas after he scored 60 runs against the visitors in the Boxing Day Test match on Thursday (Dec 12). Konstas was in full swing as he scored a 52-ball fifty with unorthodox shots against the Indian pace attack of Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep. The Aussies closed the day at 311/6 with four batters scoring fifty or more for the hosts. Shastri in awe of Sam Konstas “For him to go out there with that swag and attempt some outrageous shots—it was something else. He tore that MCC coaching manual to shreds,” Shastri said while speaking to the broadcasters. According to the former India coach, Konstas used all the possible shots against outside the MCC manual, making him a distinguished batter on Day 1. He came into the side after Nathan McSweeney was dropped in favour of the New South Wales batter. At 19, he has a big future ahead of him, as he is in line to replace the long-term veteran batter David Warner, who retired after the Pakistan series earlier in 2024. Konstas shines on Day 1 Playing on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Konstas made headlines with a 52-ball fifty. He was in good form for the hosts, having become the youngest opener for Australia in Test history. On debut, he scored 60 runs before being dismissed. The Aussie top-order was seen in top form, with out-of-form Usman Khawaja (57) and Marnus Labuschagne (72) scoring respective fifties. Steve Smith (68) is unbeaten for the hosts alongside skipper Pat Cummins (6) as they closed the day at 311/6 in 86 overs.

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It was an entertaining Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test match between India and Australia as the hosts were on the top with the bat at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). While the talk was about youngster Sam Konstas, playing his debut Test match for the Aussies, Indian media headlines were all about Shubman Gill, who was dropped for the MCG Test. However, Indian batting coach Abhishek Nayar has cleared the air on the matter stating, he was not dropped but was &ldquo;unfortunate&rdquo; to miss out for the side. <o:p></o:p>
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"Rohit will come up in the order and more likely than not he will open the innings for us. So I think that was the thought process and unfortunately for him [Gill], just how things panned out. He had to miss out and sometimes I just feel for a young player in a position like that, a big day, he wants to make his mark, he understands it is a team's requirement and it is unfortunate. I wouldn't say that he has been dropped per se, it is just unfortunate that he couldn't find his place in his team."<o:p></o:p>
The Indian team management had a decision in hand for the Boxing Day contest as they took on the Aussies with skipper Rohit Sharma returning to the opener&rsquo;s slot. However, in a major reshuffle, Washington Sundar was given a place in the Playing XI while Gill had to drop to the bench.<o:p></o:p>
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Playing on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Sam Konstas made headlines with a 52-ball fifty. He was in good form for the hosts having become the youngest opener for Australia in Test history. On debut, he scored 60 runs before being dismissed. The Aussie top-order was seen in top form, with out-of-form Usman Khawaja (57) and Marnus Labuschagne (72) scoring respective fifties. <o:p></o:p>
Steven Smith (68) was unbeaten for the hosts alongside skipper Pat Cummins (6) as they closed the day at 311/6 in 86 overs.

Cricket, Sports: The Indian team management had a decision in hand for the Boxing Day contest as they took on the Aussies, with skipper Rohit Sharma returning to the opener’s slot. 

It was an entertaining Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test match between India and Australia as the hosts were on the top with the bat at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). While the talk was about youngster Sam Konstas, playing his debut Test match for the Aussies, Indian media headlines were all about Shubman Gill, who was dropped for the MCG Test. However, Indian batting coach Abhishek Nayar has cleared the air on the matter stating, he was not dropped but was “unfortunate” to miss out for the side. Nayar opens up on Gill’s exclusion "Rohit will come up in the order and more likely than not he will open the innings for us. So I think that was the thought process and unfortunately for him [Gill], just how things panned out. He had to miss out and sometimes I just feel for a young player in a position like that, a big day, he wants to make his mark, he understands it is a team's requirement and it is unfortunate. I wouldn't say that he has been dropped per se, it is just unfortunate that he couldn't find his place in his team." The Indian team management had a decision in hand for the Boxing Day contest as they took on the Aussies with skipper Rohit Sharma returning to the opener’s slot. However, in a major reshuffle, Washington Sundar was given a place in the Playing XI while Gill had to drop to the bench. ALSO READ | India's golden arm Jasprit Bumah dismisses Travis Head for duck in MCG Test - Watch Sam Konstas makes headlines on Day 1 Playing on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Sam Konstas made headlines with a 52-ball fifty. He was in good form for the hosts having become the youngest opener for Australia in Test history. On debut, he scored 60 runs before being dismissed. The Aussie top-order was seen in top form, with out-of-form Usman Khawaja (57) and Marnus Labuschagne (72) scoring respective fifties. Steven Smith (68) was unbeaten for the hosts alongside skipper Pat Cummins (6) as they closed the day at 311/6 in 86 overs.

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India&rsquo;s batting coach Abhishek Nayar has made a major revelation on the team&rsquo;s batting position with skipper Rohit Sharma set to return to the opening spot in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Nayar, after Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test spoke to the broadcasters and media as he confirmed the news of Rohit&rsquo;s batting position in the Boxing Day Test against Australia. This will mean KL Rahul is likely to drop into the middle order.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
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&ldquo;Rohit will come up in the order and more likely than not he will open the innings for us,&rdquo; Nayar said to the reporters on Thursday.<o:p></o:p>
&nbsp;&ldquo;I feel for Shubman but he understands. He&rsquo;s not really dropped, just couldn&rsquo;t find his way in the combination,&rdquo; Nayar said.<o:p></o:p>
The Indian skipper skipped the opening Test match in Perth due to paternity leave before returning to the side for the pink-ball contest in Adelaide. However, an impressive show with the bat from Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul in the opener&rsquo;s position saw Rohit drop to the middle-order, a position he has been familiar with. <o:p></o:p>
However, Jaiswal and Rahul have been inconsistent in their roles at the top, so the Indian team management has now decided to move the latter into the middle order.<o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Sam Konstas makes headlines on Day 1<o:p></o:p></h2>
Playing on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Sam Konstas made headlines with a 52-ball fifty. He was in good form for the hosts having become the youngest opener for Australia in Test history. On debut, he scored 60 runs before being dismissed. The Aussie top-order was seen in top form with out-of-form Usman Khawaja (57) and Marnus Labuschagne (72) scoring respective fifties. <o:p></o:p>
Steven Smith (68) is unbeaten for the hosts alongside skipper Pat Cummins (6) as they closed the day at 311/6 in 86 overs.

Abhishek Nayar, after Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test spoke to the broadcasters and media as he confirmed the news of Rohit Sharma’s batting position in the Boxing Day Test against Australia. This will mean KL Rahul is likely to drop into the middle order. 

India’s batting coach Abhishek Nayar has made a major revelation on the team’s batting position with skipper Rohit Sharma set to return to the opening spot in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Nayar, after Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test spoke to the broadcasters and media as he confirmed the news of Rohit’s batting position in the Boxing Day Test against Australia. This will mean KL Rahul is likely to drop into the middle order. Nayar confirms Rohit’s position “Rohit will come up in the order and more likely than not he will open the innings for us,” Nayar said to the reporters on Thursday. “I feel for Shubman but he understands. He’s not really dropped, just couldn’t find his way in the combination,” Nayar said. The Indian skipper skipped the opening Test match in Perth due to paternity leave before returning to the side for the pink-ball contest in Adelaide. However, an impressive show with the bat from Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul in the opener’s position saw Rohit drop to the middle-order, a position he has been familiar with. However, Jaiswal and Rahul have been inconsistent in their roles at the top, so the Indian team management has now decided to move the latter into the middle order. ALSO READ | BGT: Smith joins Bradman on elite list with 68* on day one at MCG Sam Konstas makes headlines on Day 1 Playing on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Sam Konstas made headlines with a 52-ball fifty. He was in good form for the hosts having become the youngest opener for Australia in Test history. On debut, he scored 60 runs before being dismissed. The Aussie top-order was seen in top form with out-of-form Usman Khawaja (57) and Marnus Labuschagne (72) scoring respective fifties. Steven Smith (68) is unbeaten for the hosts alongside skipper Pat Cummins (6) as they closed the day at 311/6 in 86 overs.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has confirmed Marcus Rashford’s stand at the club as they prepare for a hectic festive season. Speaking to the press on Christmas Eve, Amorim spoke on Rashford who has been out of favour in recent weeks from United’s first team. According to the United boss, he is desperate to play but things will depend on how the players will train.
<h2>Amorim on Rashford’s situation</h2>
"Yeah, it's my decision," said Amorim. "He wants to play, he's trying, but it's my decision, only my decision.
"I spoke with a lot of players, individually and during training. I'm doing this my way and it's the only way I know. If I don't do that, I lose myself and I don't want to lose myself. I know what I'm doing."
Rashford has been out of favour for United’s last three matches including two high-profile games against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City. While United were lucky to win the Man City clash after a late Amad Diallo cameo, it was not the case in the Tottenham match where they lost 3-4.
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United were again embarrassed on the weekend when they lost 0-3 at Old Trafford which sees them in the bottom half of the Premier League standings. This is the first time since the 1988-89 season that United have been in the bottom half of the table in the Premier League era.
For Rashford, things could go from bad to worse as he fights for his future at the club having fallen down the pecking order. He is expected to leave the Old Trafford outfit, however, that move is likely to materialise in the summer rather than the upcoming winter transfer window which opens on January 1.
The Red Devils take on struggling Wolves on Boxing Day who like United have changed their manager to turn their fortunes.

Speaking to the press on Christmas Eve, Ruben Amorim spoke on Rashford who has been out of favour in recent weeks from United’s first team. According to the United boss, he is desperate to play but things will depend on how the players will train.



Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has confirmed Marcus Rashford’s stand at the club as they prepare for a hectic festive season. Speaking to the press on Christmas Eve, Amorim spoke on Rashford who has been out of favour in recent weeks from United’s first team. According to the United boss, he is desperate to play but things will depend on how the players will train. Amorim on Rashford’s situation "Yeah, it's my decision," said Amorim. "He wants to play, he's trying, but it's my decision, only my decision. "I spoke with a lot of players, individually and during training. I'm doing this my way and it's the only way I know. If I don't do that, I lose myself and I don't want to lose myself. I know what I'm doing." Rashford has been out of favour for United’s last three matches including two high-profile games against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City. While United were lucky to win the Man City clash after a late Amad Diallo cameo, it was not the case in the Tottenham match where they lost 3-4. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Travis Head declared fit for Boxing Day Test as Australia announce Playing XI; Konstas to debut United were again embarrassed on the weekend when they lost 0-3 at Old Trafford which sees them in the bottom half of the Premier League standings. This is the first time since the 1988-89 season that United have been in the bottom half of the table in the Premier League era. For Rashford, things could go from bad to worse as he fights for his future at the club having fallen down the pecking order. He is expected to leave the Old Trafford outfit, however, that move is likely to materialise in the summer rather than the upcoming winter transfer window which opens on January 1. The Red Devils take on struggling Wolves on Boxing Day who like United have changed their manager to turn their fortunes.

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Melbourne, Australia
The race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final is heating as India and Australia square off for a crunch clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday (Dec 26). With Travis Head fit and India set to put up their first choice Playing XI for the Boxing Day Test, the outcome of the match is set to have a huge impact on the WTC standings. So ahead of the big contest, here is all you need to know on how the WTC standings will look after the big clash at MCG.
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<h2>What are the current WTC standings?</h2>
Currently, India sit third in the WTC standings with a win percentage (PCT) of 55.88 while Australia occupy the second spot with 58.89 PCT. On the other hand, South Africa are top of the standings with 63.33 and are likely to seal a top-two berth to reach the final at Lord’s in June 2025. Despite sitting below New Zealand in the standings, Sri Lanka are still in with a chance to reach the WTC final as they have two matches in hand.
<h2>What happens if India win the Boxing Day Test match?</h2>
If India win the MCG Test match, Rohit Sharma’s men will go second in the WTC standings with a PCT of 58.33 while Australia will drop down to the third spot with a PCT of 55.21. India have a good recent record at the MCG, having won the last two Boxing Day Tests at the venue and are unbeaten there since 2011 when they last lost to Michael Clarke’s Australia.
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<h2>What happens if Boxing Day Test ends in draw?</h2>
In case the Boxing Day Test ends in a draw, both India and Australia will drop points in the WTC standings meaning the former’s chances of making the final will hang in balance. India will have a PCT of 54.63 and will sit third while Australia will remain second with a PCT of 57.29. In this case, India’s fate of reaching the WTC final will be out of their hands with them needing to win the Sydney Test and other results going their way.
<h2>What happens if Inda lose Boxing Day Test?</h2>
In case India lose the Boxing Day Test at MCG, their journey for a place in the WTC final will come to an end unless Australia and Sri Lanka end with poor PCT and drop points for poor over rate. Considering the latter equation is unlikely, a defeat for India will end their quest for a place in the WTC final as they will have a PCT of 52.78 while Australia will have one foot in the final with a PCT of 61.46.

With Travis Head fit and India set to put up their first choice Playing XI for the Boxing Day Test, the outcome of the match is set to have a huge impact on the WTC standings. So ahead of the big contest, here is all you need to know on how the WTC standings will look after the big clash at MCG.



Melbourne, Australia The race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final is heating as India and Australia square off for a crunch clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday (Dec 26). With Travis Head fit and India set to put up their first choice Playing XI for the Boxing Day Test, the outcome of the match is set to have a huge impact on the WTC standings. So ahead of the big contest, here is all you need to know on how the WTC standings will look after the big clash at MCG. What are the current WTC standings? Currently, India sit third in the WTC standings with a win percentage (PCT) of 55.88 while Australia occupy the second spot with 58.89 PCT. On the other hand, South Africa are top of the standings with 63.33 and are likely to seal a top-two berth to reach the final at Lord’s in June 2025. Despite sitting below New Zealand in the standings, Sri Lanka are still in with a chance to reach the WTC final as they have two matches in hand. What happens if India win the Boxing Day Test match? If India win the MCG Test match, Rohit Sharma’s men will go second in the WTC standings with a PCT of 58.33 while Australia will drop down to the third spot with a PCT of 55.21. India have a good recent record at the MCG, having won the last two Boxing Day Tests at the venue and are unbeaten there since 2011 when they last lost to Michael Clarke’s Australia. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Travis Head declared fit for Boxing Day Test as Australia announce Playing XI; Konstas to debut What happens if Boxing Day Test ends in draw? In case the Boxing Day Test ends in a draw, both India and Australia will drop points in the WTC standings meaning the former’s chances of making the final will hang in balance. India will have a PCT of 54.63 and will sit third while Australia will remain second with a PCT of 57.29. In this case, India’s fate of reaching the WTC final will be out of their hands with them needing to win the Sydney Test and other results going their way. What happens if Inda lose Boxing Day Test? In case India lose the Boxing Day Test at MCG, their journey for a place in the WTC final will come to an end unless Australia and Sri Lanka end with poor PCT and drop points for poor over rate. Considering the latter equation is unlikely, a defeat for India will end their quest for a place in the WTC final as they will have a PCT of 52.78 while Australia will have one foot in the final with a PCT of 61.46.

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Ace Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is likely to be included in the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for 2024 after a stellar year where she won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics. The new reports come amid widespread outrage that she was likely not included in the initial list.

Amid rising backlash from the sports fraternity, the Sports Ministry of India is now set to interfere and include the Olympian in the list, said the reports.

<h2>Bhaker set to be included in Khel Ratna award</h2>

The reports cited an official who said no list has been finalised for the National Sports Awards yet, and there is no question of excluding any player’s name.

A report from Hindustan Times said Bhaker will be considered for the prestigious sports award, with Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya set to take a call in the coming days. The 12-member advisory committee had submitted its initial list for the award, with Bhaker’s name being the big miss.

However, the ministry has said that the submitted list is a draft copy and has not yet been finalised.

Harmanpreet Singh, skipper and drag-flicker of the India men’s hockey team, and Praveen Kumar, para high jump gold medallist at the Paris Paralympics who also took silver in Tokyo three years ago, have been recommended.

The advisory committee was led by retired Supreme Court judge Justice V Ramasubramanian and also includes former women's hockey captain Rani Rampal, boxer Vijender Singh, and cricket great Anil Kumble among others.

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<h2>Why Bhaker should be considered for the award</h2>

At the Paris Olympics 2024, 22-year-old Bhaker became the first Indian athlete to win multiple medals in the same Games post-independence. She won bronze medals in the 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol teams event. Her achievements were the highlight reel for India at the Olympics where India won six medals. She also narrowly missed out on an Olympic medal in the 25m air pistol event.

Ace Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is likely to be included in the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for 2024 after a stellar year where she won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics.

Ace Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is likely to be included in the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for 2024 after a stellar year where she won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics. The new reports come amid widespread outrage that she was likely not included in the initial list. Amid rising backlash from the sports fraternity, the Sports Ministry of India is now set to interfere and include the Olympian in the list, said the reports. Bhaker set to be included in Khel Ratna award The reports cited an official who said no list has been finalised for the National Sports Awards yet, and there is no question of excluding any player’s name. A report from Hindustan Times said Bhaker will be considered for the prestigious sports award, with Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya set to take a call in the coming days. The 12-member advisory committee had submitted its initial list for the award, with Bhaker’s name being the big miss. However, the ministry has said that the submitted list is a draft copy and has not yet been finalised. Harmanpreet Singh, skipper and drag-flicker of the India men’s hockey team, and Praveen Kumar, para high jump gold medallist at the Paris Paralympics who also took silver in Tokyo three years ago, have been recommended. The advisory committee was led by retired Supreme Court judge Justice V Ramasubramanian and also includes former women's hockey captain Rani Rampal, boxer Vijender Singh, and cricket great Anil Kumble among others. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Travis Head declared fit for Boxing Day Test as Australia announce Playing XI; Konstas to debut Why Bhaker should be considered for the award At the Paris Olympics 2024, 22-year-old Bhaker became the first Indian athlete to win multiple medals in the same Games post-independence. She won bronze medals in the 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol teams event. Her achievements were the highlight reel for India at the Olympics where India won six medals. She also narrowly missed out on an Olympic medal in the 25m air pistol event.

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker to be included in final list for Khel Ratna award after controversial snub - Report

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