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Bihar started India's domestic 50-ver tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) campaign in some style as they posted a mammoth 574/6, thanks to two record centuries. Bihar's total is not only the highest team score in VHT history but all List A cricket, going past Tamil Nadu's 506/2 against Arunachal Pradesh in 2022. Bihar also achieved the milestone against Arunachal Pradesh on day 1 of VHT 2025-26, that is, Wednesday (Dec 24). For Bihar, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vijay-hazare-trophy-teen-sensation-vaibhav-suryavanshi-now-youngest-to-score-a-list-a-hundred-1766555977655">Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit 84-ball 190</a> before skipper Sakibul Gani smashed 40-ball 128 including a 32-ball ton - the fastest in VHT history.<h2>Ishan Kishan joins funs too but for Jharkhand</h2>Days after earning a India call up for upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, Ishan Kishan continued to impress with a 33-ball ton in VHT for Jharkhand against Karnataka. Kishan's hundred is second fastest in VHT behind Gani's 32-ball effort and third fastest overall behind Jake Fraser-McGurk's 29-ball effort and Gani. Thanks to Kishan's 39-ball 125, Jharkhand posted 412/9 in 50 overs.Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vijay-hazare-trophy-from-samson-to-jaiswal-meet-highest-individual-scorers-1766557149045">VHT: From Samson to Jaiswal - Meet highest individual scorers</a><h2>Batters with fastest List A hundred</h2>Jake Fraser-McGurk (Australia) - 29 balls (South Australia v Tasmania in 2023-24 season) &nbsp;Sakibul Gani (India) - 32 balls (Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2025-26 season) &nbsp;Ishan Kishan (India) - 33 Balls (Jharkhand vs Karnataka in 2025-26 season) &nbsp;Anmolpreet Singh (India) - 35 balls (Punjab v Arunachal Pradesh in 2024-25 season) &nbsp;GD Rose (England) - 36 balls (Somerset v Devon in 1990 season) &nbsp;Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India) - 36 balls (Bihar vs Arunachal in 2024-26 season)<h2>Highest team totals in List A cricket</h2>Bihar - 574/6 vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2025-26 season &nbsp;Tamil Nadu - 506/2 vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2022 &nbsp;Surrey - 496/4 vs Gloucestershire in 2007 &nbsp;Mumbai - 457/4 vs Puducherry in 2021 &nbsp;Gloucestershire - 454/3 vs Somerset in 2023&nbsp;

For Bihar (574/6), Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit 84-ball 190 before skipper Sakibul Gani smashed 40-ball 128 including a 32-ball ton - the fastest in VHT history. In another match, Ishan Kishan also hit 33-ball ton as his team posted 412/9 vs Karnataka.

Bihar started India's domestic 50-ver tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) campaign in some style as they posted a mammoth 574/6, thanks to two record centuries. Bihar's total is not only the highest team score in VHT history but all List A cricket, going past Tamil Nadu's 506/2 against Arunachal Pradesh in 2022. Bihar also achieved the milestone against Arunachal Pradesh on day 1 of VHT 2025-26, that is, Wednesday (Dec 24). For Bihar, Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit 84-ball 190 before skipper Sakibul Gani smashed 40-ball 128 including a 32-ball ton - the fastest in VHT history. Ishan Kishan joins funs too but for Jharkhand Days after earning a India call up for upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, Ishan Kishan continued to impress with a 33-ball ton in VHT for Jharkhand against Karnataka. Kishan's hundred is second fastest in VHT behind Gani's 32-ball effort and third fastest overall behind Jake Fraser-McGurk's 29-ball effort and Gani. Thanks to Kishan's 39-ball 125, Jharkhand posted 412/9 in 50 overs. Also Check - VHT: From Samson to Jaiswal - Meet highest individual scorers Batters with fastest List A hundred Jake Fraser-McGurk (Australia) - 29 balls (South Australia v Tasmania in 2023-24 season) Sakibul Gani (India) - 32 balls (Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2025-26 season) Ishan Kishan (India) - 33 Balls (Jharkhand vs Karnataka in 2025-26 season) Anmolpreet Singh (India) - 35 balls (Punjab v Arunachal Pradesh in 2024-25 season) GD Rose (England) - 36 balls (Somerset v Devon in 1990 season) Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India) - 36 balls (Bihar vs Arunachal in 2024-26 season) Highest team totals in List A cricket Bihar - 574/6 vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2025-26 season Tamil Nadu - 506/2 vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2022 Surrey - 496/4 vs Gloucestershire in 2007 Mumbai - 457/4 vs Puducherry in 2021 Gloucestershire - 454/3 vs Somerset in 2023

For Bihar (574/6), Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit 84-ball 190 before skipper Sakibul Gani smashed 40-ball 128 including a 32-ball ton - the fastest in VHT history. In another match, Ishan Kishan also hit 33-ball ton as his team posted 412/9 vs Karnataka.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bihar post highest List A team total after skipper Gani smashes 32-ball ton; Kishan cracks 33-ball 100 for Jharkhand

Bihar (574), Tamil Nadu (506), Mumbai (457), Maharashtra (427), Bengal (426), and Punjab (426) are some of the highest team scores in Vijay Hazare Trophy history - India's premier domestic 50-over tournament.

Bihar (574), Tamil Nadu (506), Mumbai (457), Maharashtra (427), Bengal (426), and Punjab (426) are some of the highest team scores in Vijay Hazare Trophy history - India's premier domestic 50-over tournament.

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England announced their Playing XI for the fourth Ashes Test as they made a couple of changes to the side that was beaten in Adelaide. In an announcement made on Wednesday (Dec 24), England dropped Ollie Pope while Jofra Archer was ruled out of the remainder of the series. The visitors have roped in Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson, and despite a controversial viral video circulating, Ben Duckett has retained his place in the Playing XI.<h2>England announce Playing XI</h2>Having already lost the Ashes 3-0, England made two changes to the Playing XI that lost to Australia on Sunday. With Pope failing to impress, the English team management has decided to axe Pope, with Bethell getting an opportunity. The English batter has been in poor form and is yet to score a half-century against Australia across 16 innings and has been dropped for the second consecutive Ashes tour.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;He captained England at the end of their home series against India earlier this year in Stokes' absence but was replaced as vice-captain before this series and has managed just 125 runs in his six innings, at an average of 20.83.&nbsp;On the other hand, Atkinson is drafted into the Playing XI at the expense of Archer, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the series. He will be returning to the UK next week and will be assessed in order to be fit for the T20 World Cup, which starts in India and Sri Lanka on February 7. Archer had a scan in Melbourne earlier this week, having complained about side strain after the Brisbane Test.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a><h2>England Playing XI for Boxing Day Test</h2>Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (capt), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue.

In an announcement, England dropped Ollie Pope while Jofra Archer was ruled out of the remainder of the series. The visitors have roped in Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson, and despite a controversial viral video circulating, Ben Duckett has retained his place in the Playing XI.

England announced their Playing XI for the fourth Ashes Test as they made a couple of changes to the side that was beaten in Adelaide. In an announcement made on Wednesday (Dec 24), England dropped Ollie Pope while Jofra Archer was ruled out of the remainder of the series. The visitors have roped in Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson, and despite a controversial viral video circulating, Ben Duckett has retained his place in the Playing XI. England announce Playing XI Having already lost the Ashes 3-0, England made two changes to the Playing XI that lost to Australia on Sunday. With Pope failing to impress, the English team management has decided to axe Pope, with Bethell getting an opportunity. The English batter has been in poor form and is yet to score a half-century against Australia across 16 innings and has been dropped for the second consecutive Ashes tour. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes He captained England at the end of their home series against India earlier this year in Stokes' absence but was replaced as vice-captain before this series and has managed just 125 runs in his six innings, at an average of 20.83. On the other hand, Atkinson is drafted into the Playing XI at the expense of Archer, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the series. He will be returning to the UK next week and will be assessed in order to be fit for the T20 World Cup, which starts in India and Sri Lanka on February 7. Archer had a scan in Melbourne earlier this week, having complained about side strain after the Brisbane Test. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes England Playing XI for Boxing Day Test Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (capt), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue.

In an announcement, England dropped Ollie Pope while Jofra Archer was ruled out of the remainder of the series. The visitors have roped in Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson, and despite a controversial viral video circulating, Ben Duckett has retained his place in the Playing XI.

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Narayan Jagadeesan (277), Prithvi Shaw (227 NO), Ruturaj Gaikwad (220 NO), Sanju Samson (212 NO), Yashasvi Jaiswal (203), Karn Kaushal (202), Samarth Vyas (202), and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (190) are some of the highest indivudal scorers in Vijay Hazare Trophy history.

Narayan Jagadeesan (277), Prithvi Shaw (227 NO), Ruturaj Gaikwad (220 NO), Sanju Samson (212 NO), Yashasvi Jaiswal (203), Karn Kaushal (202), Samarth Vyas (202), and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (190) are some of the highest individual scorers in Vijay Hazare Trophy history.

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India's teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued to uphold his reputation of hitting centuries - this time in the country's domestic 50-over tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh. Suryavanshi scored a 36-ball ton on Wednesday (Dec 24) to become the youngest centurion in men's List A cricket across the world at the age of 14 years 272 days. His ton is also the second fastest by in the tournament behind Anmolpreet Singh's 35-ball effort in the last season of VHT for Punjab against Arunachal Pradesh.<h2>Suryavanshi does it again - another century</h2>Suryavanshi's hundred in the VHT is first of his career in 50-over format. He already has three tons in T20 format and has a highest score of 93 in 12 innings of eight First Class matches played. Suryavanshi kept going even after his century, which eventually ended 10 runs short of what would have been a double ton. Vaibhav, however, took only 84 balls to score 190 runs. His innings also included 16 fours and 15 sixes and the runs came at an strike rate of 226. Thanks to his sensational innings, Bihar were 272/2 in 29 overs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-santner-bracewell-to-lead-as-black-caps-announce-odi-and-t20i-squads-for-india-tour-1766507897147">Santner, Bracewell to lead as NZ announce ODI and T20I squads for India tour</a><h2>Batters with fastest List A hundred</h2>Jake Fraser-McGurk (Australia) - 29 balls (South Australia v Tasmania in 2023-24 season) &nbsp;Anmolpreet Singh (India) - 35 balls (Punjab v Arunachal Pradesh in 2024-25 season) &nbsp;GD Rose (England) - 36 balls (Somerset v Devon in 1990 season) &nbsp;Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India) - 36 balls (Bihar vs Arunachal in 2024-26 season) &nbsp;Rovman Powell (West Indies) - 38 balls (Jamaica v Leeward Islands in 2019-20 season)&nbsp;Apart from the above batters, there are some players as well who has scored fastest tons in ODIs which are also counted in List A cricket. Here are some of those players:&nbsp;AB de Villiers (South Africa) - 31 balls vs West Indies in 2015 &nbsp;Corey Anderson (New Zealand) - 36 balls vs West Indies in 2014 &nbsp;Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) - 37 balls vs Sri Lanka in 1996&nbsp;

Suryavanshi's hundred in the VHT is first of his career in 50-over format. He already has three tons in T20 format and has a highest score of 93 in 12 innings of eight First Class matches played.

India's teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued to uphold his reputation of hitting centuries - this time in the country's domestic 50-over tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh. Suryavanshi scored a 36-ball ton on Wednesday (Dec 24) to become the youngest centurion in men's List A cricket across the world at the age of 14 years 272 days. His ton is also the second fastest by in the tournament behind Anmolpreet Singh's 35-ball effort in the last season of VHT for Punjab against Arunachal Pradesh. Suryavanshi does it again - another century Suryavanshi's hundred in the VHT is first of his career in 50-over format. He already has three tons in T20 format and has a highest score of 93 in 12 innings of eight First Class matches played. Suryavanshi kept going even after his century, which eventually ended 10 runs short of what would have been a double ton. Vaibhav, however, took only 84 balls to score 190 runs. His innings also included 16 fours and 15 sixes and the runs came at an strike rate of 226. Thanks to his sensational innings, Bihar were 272/2 in 29 overs. Also Read - Santner, Bracewell to lead as NZ announce ODI and T20I squads for India tour Batters with fastest List A hundred Jake Fraser-McGurk (Australia) - 29 balls (South Australia v Tasmania in 2023-24 season) Anmolpreet Singh (India) - 35 balls (Punjab v Arunachal Pradesh in 2024-25 season) GD Rose (England) - 36 balls (Somerset v Devon in 1990 season) Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India) - 36 balls (Bihar vs Arunachal in 2024-26 season) Rovman Powell (West Indies) - 38 balls (Jamaica v Leeward Islands in 2019-20 season) Apart from the above batters, there are some players as well who has scored fastest tons in ODIs which are also counted in List A cricket. Here are some of those players: AB de Villiers (South Africa) - 31 balls vs West Indies in 2015 Corey Anderson (New Zealand) - 36 balls vs West Indies in 2014 Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) - 37 balls vs Sri Lanka in 1996

Suryavanshi's hundred in the VHT is first of his career in 50-over format. He already has three tons in T20 format and has a highest score of 93 in 12 innings of eight First Class matches played.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi now youngest to score a List A hundred

Star Indian badminton shuttler P.V. Sindhu visited the Tirumala temple on Wednesday (Dec 24) along with her husband Venkata Datta Sai. Sindhu, who recently celebrated her first marriage anniversary, was spotted at the South Indian temple, where she was also accompanied by her family members. Sindhu has enjoyed a stellar career on the badminton courts and has two Olympic medals, including a silver and a bronze.

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<h2>Sindhu visits Tirumala temple</h2>“Sindhu and jer family had darshan of Lord Venkateswara during the VIP break darshan. After the darshan, Vedic scholars offered Veda Ashirvachan to Sindhu at the Ranganayakula Mandapam. &nbsp;Temple officials honoured her with silk robes, sacred theertha and prasadam,” a statement from the temple authority read.&nbsp;Speaking on the occasion, P.V. Sindhu said she was happy to seek the blessings of the Lord on the occasion of her wedding anniversary. She expressed hope of performing well and achieving success in her upcoming international tournaments.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Sindhu has enjoyed a stellar career for India and is likely to play in the upcoming India Open 2026. The tournament is slated to start on 13 Jan with top shuttlers around the world set to gather in India.&nbsp;On Monday, Sindhu also shared pictures from her wedding on the day of anniversary. The pair tied the knot in Udaipur in December 2025. Sindhu’s husband, Venkata Datta Sai, is a South Indian-based businessman.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;“This first year has taught me that love is not only found in big moments. It lives in the everyday ones. In learning from each other slowly. In growing together without keeping score. In laughing at nothing and everything. In choosing each other even on the most ordinary days,” a caption on Sindhu’s anniversary post read.&nbsp;“You have shown me what partnership truly means. With you, I feel supported, understood, and safe in ways that go beyond words. Your love is steady. It is patient. It is kind. You make the world feel softer just by being in it with me,” the post further added.

P.V. Sindhu, who recently celebrated her first marriage anniversary, was spotted at the South Indian temple, where she was also accompanied by her family members. 

Star Indian badminton shuttler P.V. Sindhu visited the Tirumala temple on Wednesday (Dec 24) along with her husband Venkata Datta Sai. Sindhu, who recently celebrated her first marriage anniversary, was spotted at the South Indian temple, where she was also accompanied by her family members. Sindhu has enjoyed a stellar career on the badminton courts and has two Olympic medals, including a silver and a bronze.

P.V. Sindhu, who recently celebrated her first marriage anniversary, was spotted at the South Indian temple, where she was also accompanied by her family members.&nbsp;

Star India shuttler P.V. Sindhu, husband Venkata Datta Sai visit Tirumala temple

India's star duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returned to the domestic white-ball circuit on Wednesday (Dec 24) as they were named in the Playing XI of their respective Vijay Hazare Trophy contests. Virat was named in the Delhi Playing XI against Andhra Pradesh, while Rohit took the field against Sikkim for Mumbai. The duo is set to be a star attraction for the tournament, considering they keep their hopes alive of representing India in the 2027 ODI World Cup.<h2>Virat, Rohit return to VHT</h2>Having played a pivotal role in India’s ODI series win against South Africa in December, both Virat and Rohit returned to feature in the domestic circuit for their respective teams. Rohit was in action for Mumbai against Sikkim at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, while Virat’s Delhi was in action against Andhra Pradesh at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;The calendar year has been nothing short of drama for Ro-Ko, who announced their retirement from the Test format in May. Rohit was sensationally dropped from the Sydney Test despite being the captain, meaning his last Test for India came in December 2024. For Virat, his last Test came in Sydney before calling time on an illustrious career.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;However, the duo continued to represent India in ODIs and were successful in helping the Men in Blue win the Champions Trophy. They would return to the ODI set-up after eight months when India toured Australia. While Virat had a shaky return, he made amends with a fifty against the Aussies before scoring back-to-back tons against South Africa, followed by another unbeaten fifty.&nbsp;With less than two years to go for the 2027 ODI World Cup, both players will be looking forward to proving their doubters wrong and helping India win the tournament.

Virat was named in the Delhi Playing XI against Andhra Pradesh, while Rohit took the field against Sikkim for Mumbai. The duo is set to be a star attraction for the tournament, considering they keep their hopes alive of representing India in the 2027 ODI World Cup.

India's star duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returned to the domestic white-ball circuit on Wednesday (Dec 24) as they were named in the Playing XI of their respective Vijay Hazare Trophy contests. Virat was named in the Delhi Playing XI against Andhra Pradesh, while Rohit took the field against Sikkim for Mumbai. The duo is set to be a star attraction for the tournament, considering they keep their hopes alive of representing India in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Virat, Rohit return to VHT Having played a pivotal role in India’s ODI series win against South Africa in December, both Virat and Rohit returned to feature in the domestic circuit for their respective teams. Rohit was in action for Mumbai against Sikkim at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, while Virat’s Delhi was in action against Andhra Pradesh at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes The calendar year has been nothing short of drama for Ro-Ko, who announced their retirement from the Test format in May. Rohit was sensationally dropped from the Sydney Test despite being the captain, meaning his last Test for India came in December 2024. For Virat, his last Test came in Sydney before calling time on an illustrious career. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes However, the duo continued to represent India in ODIs and were successful in helping the Men in Blue win the Champions Trophy. They would return to the ODI set-up after eight months when India toured Australia. While Virat had a shaky return, he made amends with a fifty against the Aussies before scoring back-to-back tons against South Africa, followed by another unbeaten fifty. With less than two years to go for the 2027 ODI World Cup, both players will be looking forward to proving their doubters wrong and helping India win the tournament.

Virat was named in the Delhi Playing XI against Andhra Pradesh, while Rohit took the field against Sikkim for Mumbai. The duo is set to be a star attraction for the tournament, considering they keep their hopes alive of representing India in the 2027 ODI World Cup.

VHT 2025-26: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli return to domestic white-ball cricket, named in respective Playing XI

The England cricket team is set for another embarrassing moment and this time it is away from the cricket field. Just days after losing the Ashes in an eventful 11-day mishap, a video of England opener Ben Duckett has gone viral. The video has made rounds and the England Cricket Board is now investigating the matter as they try to fix the team ahead of the all-important Boxing Day Test.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">What is this behaviour from Ben Duckett😭😭. He was completely out of his mind after drinking a lot. Disappointing Attitude. We need to be serious. <a href="https://t.co/KVsCbv73jX">pic.twitter.com/KVsCbv73jX</a>&mdash; Aryan Goel (@Aryan42832Goel) <a href="https://twitter.com/Aryan42832Goel/status/2003411462237348278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Duckett in trouble?</h2>In a viral video making rounds, Duckett is spotted at the Sunshine Coast resort town, which came after England lost to Australia by eight wickets in Brisbane. The video has gone viral within a week after England were beaten in the Adelaide Test, which also saw them lose the Ashes 3-0. In the video, the England opener is spotted as unstable, prompting angry reactions from fans.&nbsp;It is also reported that the four days in Noosa, which the ECB stressed was not a holiday, had been organised a year in advance by head coach Brendon McCullum, who believed it would refresh the players. A number of the squad leaned into the time-off, with no training scheduled during this period.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a><h2>ECB launches probe</h2>A statement from the ECB read: "We are aware of content circulating on social media."We have high expectations for behaviour, accepting that players are often under intense levels of scrutiny, with established processes that we follow when conduct falls below expectations. We also support players who need assistance.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;"We will not comment further at this stage while we establish the facts."&nbsp;It will now be interesting to see what action the ECB could take against the cricketer, who could be in hot water with the management, with less than 48 hours remaining for the start of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Just days after losing the Ashes in an eventful 11-day mishap, a video of England opener Ben Duckett has gone viral. The video has made rounds and the England Cricket Board is now investigating the matter as they try to fix the team ahead of the all-important Boxing Day Test.

The England cricket team is set for another embarrassing moment and this time it is away from the cricket field. Just days after losing the Ashes in an eventful 11-day mishap, a video of England opener Ben Duckett has gone viral. The video has made rounds and the England Cricket Board is now investigating the matter as they try to fix the team ahead of the all-important Boxing Day Test.

Just days after losing the Ashes in an eventful 11-day mishap, a video of England opener Ben Duckett has gone viral. The video has made rounds and the England Cricket Board is now investigating the matter as they try to fix the team ahead of the all-important Boxing Day Test.

Watch: England cricketer Ben Duckett spotted drunk in viral video, ECB launches investigation

&nbsp;After a successful 2025, Team India will have its eyes on 2026 as they target another World Cup glory. The Indian team had a memorable 2025, where they won the Champions Trophy, followed by the Asia Cup 2025, while also enduring a tough road trip in Australia and England. While things won’t get any easier in the build-up to the 2027 World Cup, eyes will also be firmly on the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who still carry the hopes of the nation.<h2>India’s schedule for 2026</h2>India will kick-start its calendar year with a home series against New Zealand, where they will play three ODIs and five T20Is. The T20I series will serve as a build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup, where India are already the defending champions. India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav in the tournament, which starts on February 7.&nbsp;With the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) slated to start in March, players will be eager to prove their calibre to the selectors during the tournament. India will then host Afghanistan in June with one Test and three ODIs. India’s first away series of the calendar year will be in England in July, which will be in white-ball format, while the first red-ball assignment will be in Sri Lanka in August.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;India will then play Afghanistan again in an away series, with venues and dates yet to be finalised for September. The Indian team then hosts West Indies in a white-ball series before they also travel to Japan for the Asian Games, which will be played in T20I format.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;India’s last away series will be in New Zealand in November, which involves two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is before hosting Sri Lanka in December for three ODIs and three T20Is.<h2>India's Schedule for 2026</h2><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>January 11-31</td><td>India vs New Zealand</td><td>India</td><td>5 T20Is, 3 ODIs</td></tr><tr><td>February 7-March 8</td><td>ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026</td><td>India</td><td>T20Is</td></tr><tr><td>June (dates to be announced)</td><td>India vs Afghanistan</td><td>India</td><td>1 Test, 3 ODIs</td></tr><tr><td>July 1-19</td><td>England vs India</td><td>England</td><td>5 T20Is, 3 ODIs</td></tr><tr><td>August (dates to be announced)</td><td>Sri Lanka vs India</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>2 Tests</td></tr><tr><td>September (dates to be announced)</td><td>Afghanistan vs India</td><td>TBD</td><td>3 T20Is</td></tr><tr><td>September-October (dates to be announced)</td><td>India vs West Indies</td><td>India</td><td>3 ODIs, 5 T20Is</td></tr><tr><td>September 19-October 4</td><td>Asian Games 2026</td><td>Japan</td><td>T20Is</td></tr><tr><td>October-November (dates to be announced)</td><td>New Zealand vs India</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is</td></tr><tr><td>December (dates to be announced)</td><td>India vs Sri Lanka</td><td>India</td><td>3 ODIs, 3 T20Is</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

The T20I series vs New Zealand in January 2026 will serve as a build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup, where India are already the defending champions. India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav in the tournament, which starts on February 7.

After a successful 2025, Team India will have its eyes on 2026 as they target another World Cup glory. The Indian team had a memorable 2025, where they won the Champions Trophy, followed by the Asia Cup 2025, while also enduring a tough road trip in Australia and England. While things won’t get any easier in the build-up to the 2027 World Cup, eyes will also be firmly on the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who still carry the hopes of the nation. India’s schedule for 2026 India will kick-start its calendar year with a home series against New Zealand, where they will play three ODIs and five T20Is. The T20I series will serve as a build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup, where India are already the defending champions. India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav in the tournament, which starts on February 7. With the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) slated to start in March, players will be eager to prove their calibre to the selectors during the tournament. India will then host Afghanistan in June with one Test and three ODIs. India’s first away series of the calendar year will be in England in July, which will be in white-ball format, while the first red-ball assignment will be in Sri Lanka in August. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes India will then play Afghanistan again in an away series, with venues and dates yet to be finalised for September. The Indian team then hosts West Indies in a white-ball series before they also travel to Japan for the Asian Games, which will be played in T20I format. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes India’s last away series will be in New Zealand in November, which involves two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is before hosting Sri Lanka in December for three ODIs and three T20Is. India's Schedule for 2026 January 11-31 India vs New Zealand India 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs February 7-March 8 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 India T20Is June (dates to be announced) India vs Afghanistan India 1 Test, 3 ODIs July 1-19 England vs India England 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs August (dates to be announced) Sri Lanka vs India Sri Lanka 2 Tests September (dates to be announced) Afghanistan vs India TBD 3 T20Is September-October (dates to be announced) India vs West Indies India 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is September 19-October 4 Asian Games 2026 Japan T20Is October-November (dates to be announced) New Zealand vs India New Zealand 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is December (dates to be announced) India vs Sri Lanka India 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is

The T20I series vs New Zealand in January 2026 will serve as a build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup, where India are already the defending champions. India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav in the tournament, which starts on February 7.

Team India's cricket schedule for 2026: All you need to know - dates, opponents, tournament and other details

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf for family reasons, the Saudi-backed circuit announced on Tuesday.&nbsp;Koepka, who was one of the highest profile players to join LIV when the renegade tour launched in 2022, could now be in line for a return to the PGA Tour, according to US reports.&nbsp;"We have amicably and mutually agreed that Brooks Koepka will no longer compete in the LIV Golf League, following the 2025 season," LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil said in a statement.&nbsp;"Brooks is prioritizing the needs of his family and staying closer to home. We appreciate the significant impact he has had on the game and wish him continued success, both on and off the course."&nbsp;Koepka's decision comes after his wife, Jena Sims, revealed in October she had suffered a miscarriage 16 weeks into pregnancy.&nbsp;His representatives said the 35-year-old American, who won back-to-back US Opens in 2017 and 2018, had decided to spend more time with his family.&nbsp;"Family has always guided Brooks's decisions, and he feels this is the right moment to spend more time at home," Koepka's representatives said in a statement.&nbsp;"Brooks will continue to be a huge supporter of LIV Golf and wishes the league and its players continued success."&nbsp;Under current rules, LIV Golf players must serve a one-year suspension before being allowed to return to the PGA Tour.&nbsp;The PGA Tour was non-committal Tuesday about a possible timeline for Koepka's return to the tour.&nbsp;"Brooks Koepka is a highly accomplished professional, and we wish him and his family continued success," it said in a statement to ESPN.&nbsp;"The PGA Tour continues to offer the best professional golfers the most competitive, challenging and lucrative environment in which to pursue greatness."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Brooks Koepka, who was one of the highest profile players to join LIV when the renegade tour launched in 2022, could now be in line for a return to the PGA Tour, according to US reports.

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf for family reasons, the Saudi-backed circuit announced on Tuesday. Koepka, who was one of the highest profile players to join LIV when the renegade tour launched in 2022, could now be in line for a return to the PGA Tour, according to US reports. "We have amicably and mutually agreed that Brooks Koepka will no longer compete in the LIV Golf League, following the 2025 season," LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil said in a statement. "Brooks is prioritizing the needs of his family and staying closer to home. We appreciate the significant impact he has had on the game and wish him continued success, both on and off the course." Koepka's decision comes after his wife, Jena Sims, revealed in October she had suffered a miscarriage 16 weeks into pregnancy. His representatives said the 35-year-old American, who won back-to-back US Opens in 2017 and 2018, had decided to spend more time with his family. "Family has always guided Brooks's decisions, and he feels this is the right moment to spend more time at home," Koepka's representatives said in a statement. "Brooks will continue to be a huge supporter of LIV Golf and wishes the league and its players continued success." Under current rules, LIV Golf players must serve a one-year suspension before being allowed to return to the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour was non-committal Tuesday about a possible timeline for Koepka's return to the tour. "Brooks Koepka is a highly accomplished professional, and we wish him and his family continued success," it said in a statement to ESPN. "The PGA Tour continues to offer the best professional golfers the most competitive, challenging and lucrative environment in which to pursue greatness." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Brooks Koepka, who was one of the highest profile players to join LIV when the renegade tour launched in 2022, could now be in line for a return to the PGA Tour, according to US reports.

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka officially leaves LIV Golf

Ademola Lookman secured a 2-1 win for a wasteful Nigeria against Tanzania in Fes on Tuesday in their opening Africa Cup of Nations match.&nbsp;After the disappointment of failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, Nigeria coach Eric Chelle would have hoped for more goals given the opportunities his side created.&nbsp;Star striker Victor Osimhen was among the culprits. He failed to score but could have claimed a hat-trick with better finishing.&nbsp;Nigerian centre-half Semi Ajayi opened the scoring in the first half, before Charles M'Mombwa levelled soon after half-time.&nbsp;However, Atalanta attacker Lookman struck the winning goal shortly after the equaliser to spare Nigeria's blushes.&nbsp;The first half followed a predictable pattern with three-time champions Nigeria pressing and Tanzania soaking up pressure as they sought a first win after three draws and six losses in three previous AFCON appearances.&nbsp;Tanzania goalkeeper Zuberi Masudi suffered a facial injury after advancing off his line to block a shot by Akor Adams.&nbsp;From the resultant corner, Sevilla striker Adams came close as his near-post header hit the top of the crossbar.&nbsp;The east Africans threatened for the first time on 14 minutes with an acrobatic shot from Saimon Msuva comfortably saved by Stanley Nwabali.&nbsp;As rain began to fall in Fes, Nigerian frustrations surfaced with 2023 African player of the year Osimhen upset after being fouled by Ibrahim Hamad.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a><h2>Osimhen misses</h2>Osimhen then became the focal point of Nigerian attacks, threatening to score twice before another attempt was cleared off the line by Bakari Nondo.&nbsp;That set-piece led to the Super Eagles taking the lead as the ball was played back to Alex Iwobi, whose cross was nodded into the corner of the net by Ajayi for his second international goal.&nbsp;Samuel Chukwueze had a chance to increase the lead just before half-time, but &nbsp;his close-range shot was tipped over by Masudi.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;The opening seven minutes of the second period were dramatic as an Osimhen goal was ruled offside, before M'Mombwa equalised on 50 minutes and then 2024 African player of the year Lookman restored Nigeria's lead two minutes later with a rising shot from just outside the box.&nbsp;Chelle introduced veteran Moses Simon for Adams in the vain hope of building a wider lead ahead of what is likely to be their toughest Group C match, against Tunisia in Fes on Saturday.&nbsp;Tanzania squandered a chance to equalise with three minutes of regular time remaining as a Mohamed Hussein cross evaded Nwabali, but substitute Kelvin John failed to connect with the ball.&nbsp;Group C action continues later Tuesday with Tunisia taking on Uganda in Rabat.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Nigerian centre-half Semi Ajayi opened the scoring in the first half, before Charles M'Mombwa levelled soon after half-time.

Ademola Lookman secured a 2-1 win for a wasteful Nigeria against Tanzania in Fes on Tuesday in their opening Africa Cup of Nations match. After the disappointment of failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, Nigeria coach Eric Chelle would have hoped for more goals given the opportunities his side created. Star striker Victor Osimhen was among the culprits. He failed to score but could have claimed a hat-trick with better finishing. Nigerian centre-half Semi Ajayi opened the scoring in the first half, before Charles M'Mombwa levelled soon after half-time. However, Atalanta attacker Lookman struck the winning goal shortly after the equaliser to spare Nigeria's blushes. The first half followed a predictable pattern with three-time champions Nigeria pressing and Tanzania soaking up pressure as they sought a first win after three draws and six losses in three previous AFCON appearances. Tanzania goalkeeper Zuberi Masudi suffered a facial injury after advancing off his line to block a shot by Akor Adams. From the resultant corner, Sevilla striker Adams came close as his near-post header hit the top of the crossbar. The east Africans threatened for the first time on 14 minutes with an acrobatic shot from Saimon Msuva comfortably saved by Stanley Nwabali. As rain began to fall in Fes, Nigerian frustrations surfaced with 2023 African player of the year Osimhen upset after being fouled by Ibrahim Hamad. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Osimhen misses Osimhen then became the focal point of Nigerian attacks, threatening to score twice before another attempt was cleared off the line by Bakari Nondo. That set-piece led to the Super Eagles taking the lead as the ball was played back to Alex Iwobi, whose cross was nodded into the corner of the net by Ajayi for his second international goal. Samuel Chukwueze had a chance to increase the lead just before half-time, but his close-range shot was tipped over by Masudi. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes The opening seven minutes of the second period were dramatic as an Osimhen goal was ruled offside, before M'Mombwa equalised on 50 minutes and then 2024 African player of the year Lookman restored Nigeria's lead two minutes later with a rising shot from just outside the box. Chelle introduced veteran Moses Simon for Adams in the vain hope of building a wider lead ahead of what is likely to be their toughest Group C match, against Tunisia in Fes on Saturday. Tanzania squandered a chance to equalise with three minutes of regular time remaining as a Mohamed Hussein cross evaded Nwabali, but substitute Kelvin John failed to connect with the ball. Group C action continues later Tuesday with Tunisia taking on Uganda in Rabat. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Nigerian centre-half Semi Ajayi opened the scoring in the first half, before Charles M'Mombwa levelled soon after half-time.

Wasteful Nigeria open AFCON campaign with narrow win over Tanzania

A staggering over 127 teams from across India have applied to compete for the title in the second edition of Harish Sharma 3 on 3 All India Basketball Championship (Men &amp; Women) on December 27-28 at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex, New Delhi.&nbsp;“87 teams will be finally selected, including 63 men's and 24 women's teams. This time, Arjuna Awardees and a Padma Shri Awardee player would be there to grace the occasion along with other eminent guests," said Smt. Roopam Harish Sharma, Chairperson of the organizing committee of the Championship, is named after the legendary international basketball player and iconic sports administrator, the late Harish Sharma. Teams from states, universities, clubs and institutions have registered for the Championship.&nbsp;The Championship's mascot, "Titu Hoops", was unveiled alongside the tournament's theme song. Named after the late Harish Sharma's nickname "Titu", the mascot, an elephant, symbolizes wisdom, strength and teamwork.&nbsp;“The winning teams in both the men and women categories would get Rs 1 Lakh as a cash prize, while the second and third position teams will get Rs 50 K and 30 K respectively,” said Smt. Roopam Harish Sharma.&nbsp;Sudhanshu Mittal, Co-Chairperson of the Organising Committee, said, ”The format of the championship is the future format of basketball. Speed, stamina and thrill are experienced in a limited time and the format has emerged as an entertaining format globally.”&nbsp;Mukesh Kalia, Present DBA, informed that the Senior National Basketball Championship 3-on-3 is scheduled in the last week of January 2026 and the Harish Sharma Championship is a prelude to it.&nbsp;Also present in the Press Conference was the Guest of Honour, former Union Minister Vijay Goel; Ashok Rangeen, Secretary General, DBA; Harsharan Singh, Chairman, Selection Committee, DBA; M.S. Tyagi, Chairman, Administration &amp; Organisation, Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI); Former Secretary of TRAI, Harshvardhan and others.Vijay Goel, said, “In India, the game of Basketball is now rising fast, and I wish this Championship named after Harish Sharma will take basketball to new heights.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Harshvardhan said, “I wish the Championship named after Harish Sharma scales to a new height and popularity. The contribution of late Sharma to basketball and sports is profound.”&nbsp;The championship will be played on 3 basketball courts simultaneously, offering an action-packed experience for players and spectators alike. The event is being organized by the Prithvi Nath Club (PNC), affiliated with the Delhi Basketball Association (DBA), which is the official host under the aegis of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI). The tournament also holds endorsement from FIBA 3x3 and continues PNC's legacy of promoting basketball through premier tournaments like the Master Prithvi Nath All India Basketball Championship, a tribute to Harish Sharma's father.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Championship's mascot, "Titu Hoops", was unveiled alongside the tournament's theme song. Named after the late Harish Sharma's nickname "Titu", the mascot, an elephant, symbolizes wisdom, strength and teamwork.

A staggering over 127 teams from across India have applied to compete for the title in the second edition of Harish Sharma 3 on 3 All India Basketball Championship (Men & Women) on December 27-28 at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex, New Delhi. “87 teams will be finally selected, including 63 men's and 24 women's teams. This time, Arjuna Awardees and a Padma Shri Awardee player would be there to grace the occasion along with other eminent guests," said Smt. Roopam Harish Sharma, Chairperson of the organizing committee of the Championship, is named after the legendary international basketball player and iconic sports administrator, the late Harish Sharma. Teams from states, universities, clubs and institutions have registered for the Championship. The Championship's mascot, "Titu Hoops", was unveiled alongside the tournament's theme song. Named after the late Harish Sharma's nickname "Titu", the mascot, an elephant, symbolizes wisdom, strength and teamwork. “The winning teams in both the men and women categories would get Rs 1 Lakh as a cash prize, while the second and third position teams will get Rs 50 K and 30 K respectively,” said Smt. Roopam Harish Sharma. Sudhanshu Mittal, Co-Chairperson of the Organising Committee, said, ”The format of the championship is the future format of basketball. Speed, stamina and thrill are experienced in a limited time and the format has emerged as an entertaining format globally.” Mukesh Kalia, Present DBA, informed that the Senior National Basketball Championship 3-on-3 is scheduled in the last week of January 2026 and the Harish Sharma Championship is a prelude to it. Also present in the Press Conference was the Guest of Honour, former Union Minister Vijay Goel; Ashok Rangeen, Secretary General, DBA; Harsharan Singh, Chairman, Selection Committee, DBA; M.S. Tyagi, Chairman, Administration & Organisation, Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI); Former Secretary of TRAI, Harshvardhan and others. Vijay Goel, said, “In India, the game of Basketball is now rising fast, and I wish this Championship named after Harish Sharma will take basketball to new heights.” ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Harshvardhan said, “I wish the Championship named after Harish Sharma scales to a new height and popularity. The contribution of late Sharma to basketball and sports is profound.” The championship will be played on 3 basketball courts simultaneously, offering an action-packed experience for players and spectators alike. The event is being organized by the Prithvi Nath Club (PNC), affiliated with the Delhi Basketball Association (DBA), which is the official host under the aegis of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI). The tournament also holds endorsement from FIBA 3x3 and continues PNC's legacy of promoting basketball through premier tournaments like the Master Prithvi Nath All India Basketball Championship, a tribute to Harish Sharma's father. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Championship's mascot, "Titu Hoops", was unveiled alongside the tournament's theme song. Named after the late Harish Sharma's nickname "Titu", the mascot, an elephant, symbolizes wisdom, strength and teamwork.

Over 127 teams pan India register for national level basketball championship

The Black Caps announced their 15-member squads on Tuesday (Dec 23) for the upcoming tour of India, which includes a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20I series starting on 11 Jan, 2026. Jayden Lennox has earned his maiden international call-up following his impressive performances in domestic cricket. Head coach Rob Walter said the team has been tracking Lennox for some time and believes he has the potential to become a consistent player for New Zealand.&nbsp;“Jayden has been an identified player of interest for some time and has some good New Zealand “A” experience under his belt. He's consistently been one of the top performers in white-ball cricket domestically for a number of seasons,” Walter said in a statement released by New Zealand Cricket.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-w-vs-sl-w-2nd-t20i-india-beat-sri-lanka-by-eight-wickets-lead-series-2-0-1766504834932">IND-W vs SL-W, 2nd T20I: India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets, lead series 2-0</a>&nbsp;Mitchell Santner has been rested for the three-match ODI series, while former captain Kane Williamson has not been included in either squad. In Santner’s absence, all-rounder Michael Bracewell will lead the side in the 50-over format. Matt Henry, Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra have also been rested for the ODI series.<h2>New Zealand ODI squad vs India</h2>Michael Bracewell (captain), Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae and Will Young&nbsp;Meanwhile, the T20I series against India will serve as New Zealand’s final opportunity to test their combinations ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Kiwis are placed in Group D alongside South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mitchell Santner has returned to lead the team, with world number two T20I bowler Jacob Duffy and experienced fast bowler Matt Henry included. James Neesham and Ish Sodhi have also made their return to the T20I squad.&nbsp;Head coach Rob Walter said the T20I series is an important step in preparing for the T20 World Cup. He added that playing in subcontinental conditions will help the team gain valuable experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Playing in the subcontinent is obviously very different to what we are used to in New Zealand, so any opportunity we can get to expose our players to those conditions can only be a good thing, especially ahead of a T20 World Cup in the subcontinent,” Walter said.<h2>New Zealand T20I squad vs India</h2>Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson and Ish Sodhi&nbsp;

The T20I series against India will serve as New Zealand’s final opportunity to test their combinations ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Kiwis are placed in Group D alongside South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.

The Black Caps announced their 15-member squads on Tuesday (Dec 23) for the upcoming tour of India, which includes a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20I series starting on 11 Jan, 2026. Jayden Lennox has earned his maiden international call-up following his impressive performances in domestic cricket. Head coach Rob Walter said the team has been tracking Lennox for some time and believes he has the potential to become a consistent player for New Zealand. “Jayden has been an identified player of interest for some time and has some good New Zealand “A” experience under his belt. He's consistently been one of the top performers in white-ball cricket domestically for a number of seasons,” Walter said in a statement released by New Zealand Cricket. Also Read - IND-W vs SL-W, 2nd T20I: India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets, lead series 2-0 Mitchell Santner has been rested for the three-match ODI series, while former captain Kane Williamson has not been included in either squad. In Santner’s absence, all-rounder Michael Bracewell will lead the side in the 50-over format. Matt Henry, Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra have also been rested for the ODI series. New Zealand ODI squad vs India Michael Bracewell (captain), Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae and Will Young Meanwhile, the T20I series against India will serve as New Zealand’s final opportunity to test their combinations ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Kiwis are placed in Group D alongside South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. Mitchell Santner has returned to lead the team, with world number two T20I bowler Jacob Duffy and experienced fast bowler Matt Henry included. James Neesham and Ish Sodhi have also made their return to the T20I squad. Head coach Rob Walter said the T20I series is an important step in preparing for the T20 World Cup. He added that playing in subcontinental conditions will help the team gain valuable experience. “Playing in the subcontinent is obviously very different to what we are used to in New Zealand, so any opportunity we can get to expose our players to those conditions can only be a good thing, especially ahead of a T20 World Cup in the subcontinent,” Walter said. New Zealand T20I squad vs India Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson and Ish Sodhi

The T20I series against India will serve as New Zealand’s final opportunity to test their combinations ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Kiwis are placed in Group D alongside South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.

IND vs NZ: Santner, Bracewell to lead as Black Caps announce ODI and T20I squads for India tour

Shafali Verma’s unbeaten half-century helped India Women to register a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Women in the second T20I of the five-match series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday (Dec 23). Chasing a target of 129 runs, India reached the total easily in just 11.5 overs. Shafali played a brilliant knock, scoring 69 not out from 34 balls, including 11 fours and one huge six. Jemimah Rodrigues added 26 runs, while Smriti Mandhana scored 14. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also contributed 10 runs as India sealed the easy win. With this victory, India now lead the series 2-0.&nbsp;&nbsp;For Sri Lanka, Kawya Kavindi (1/32), Malki Madara (1/22) and Kavisha Dilhari (1/15) picked up one wicket each, but the rest of the bowlers struggled to trouble the Indian batters.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wpl-2026-world-cup-winner-jemimah-rodrigues-appointed-delhi-capitals-captain-1766501070079">WPL 2026: World Cup winner Jemimah Rodrigues appointed Delhi Capitals captain</a>&nbsp;Earlier in the match, India won the toss and decided to bowl first. Sri Lanka got off to a poor start, losing Vishmi Gunaratne for just one run. Captain Chamari Athapaththu (31) and Hasini Perera (22) then steady the innings for their team. In the end, Harshitha Samarawickrama made 33 runs, while Kavisha Dilhari added 14 and helped their team to reach a modest total of 128 for nine wickets in 20 overs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-managing-director-robert-key-vows-to-investigate-noosa-break-drinking-1766476141158">England managing director Robert Key vows to investigate Noosa break drinking</a>&nbsp;India’s bowlers put in a strong performance, as Vaishnavi Sharma (2/32) and Shree Charani (2/23) took two wickets each, while Sneh Rana (1/11) and Kranti Gaud (1/21) picked up one wicket apiece.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. will now head to Thiruvananthapuram for the third T20I and will also look to continue the winning momentum.

Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. will now head to Thiruvananthapuram for the third T20I and will also look to continue the winning momentum.

Shafali Verma’s unbeaten half-century helped India Women to register a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Women in the second T20I of the five-match series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday (Dec 23). Chasing a target of 129 runs, India reached the total easily in just 11.5 overs. Shafali played a brilliant knock, scoring 69 not out from 34 balls, including 11 fours and one huge six. Jemimah Rodrigues added 26 runs, while Smriti Mandhana scored 14. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also contributed 10 runs as India sealed the easy win. With this victory, India now lead the series 2-0. For Sri Lanka, Kawya Kavindi (1/32), Malki Madara (1/22) and Kavisha Dilhari (1/15) picked up one wicket each, but the rest of the bowlers struggled to trouble the Indian batters. Also Read - WPL 2026: World Cup winner Jemimah Rodrigues appointed Delhi Capitals captain Earlier in the match, India won the toss and decided to bowl first. Sri Lanka got off to a poor start, losing Vishmi Gunaratne for just one run. Captain Chamari Athapaththu (31) and Hasini Perera (22) then steady the innings for their team. In the end, Harshitha Samarawickrama made 33 runs, while Kavisha Dilhari added 14 and helped their team to reach a modest total of 128 for nine wickets in 20 overs. Also Read - England managing director Robert Key vows to investigate Noosa break drinking India’s bowlers put in a strong performance, as Vaishnavi Sharma (2/32) and Shree Charani (2/23) took two wickets each, while Sneh Rana (1/11) and Kranti Gaud (1/21) picked up one wicket apiece. Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. will now head to Thiruvananthapuram for the third T20I and will also look to continue the winning momentum.

Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. will now head to Thiruvananthapuram for the third T20I and will also look to continue the winning momentum.

IND-W vs SL-W, 2nd T20I: India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets, lead series 2-0

Delhi Capitals (DC) have named World Cup winner Jemimah Rodrigues as their new captain for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season. Rodrigues replaces former Australian captain Meg Lanning, who led DC to three straight WPL finals but could not win the title. Jemimah was already retained by the franchise before the auction and has been an important player for the team since the first season. In her WPL career, she has played 27 matches and scored 507 runs at a strike rate of nearly 140.&nbsp;Reacting to the announcement, Rodrigues said that this year has been very special for her, with a World Cup win and now the chance to lead a team that means a lot to her.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-u-19-pcb-to-complain-to-icc-about-indian-players-provoking-pakistani-players-in-final-1766499489636">Asia Cup U-19: PCB to complain to ICC about India 'provoking Pak players'</a>&nbsp;“It is an absolute honour to be named captain of the Delhi Capitals, and I am deeply grateful to the owners and the support staff for placing their faith in me to lead this team. It has truly been a dream year for me and my family, winning the World Cup and now being entrusted with this wonderful opportunity at a franchise that has held a very special place in my heart since the very first season of the WPL,” Rodrigues said in a media release from Delhi Capitals.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I have learned so much over the last three years and have shared some of my best moments with the Delhi Capitals. This team is my family. While I will miss the players who were part of our journey in the first cycle, I am excited to create new memories with both familiar faces and new teammates. We have a strong group, and I can’t wait to get going as we look ahead to what we hope will be a very successful season, and finally cross that line that has eluded us in the last three years,” she added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/messi-s-sister-maria-sol-in-hospital-following-miami-car-crash-days-before-wedding-1766491176296">Messi’s sister Maria in hospital following Miami car crash days before wedding</a>&nbsp;Parth Jindal, co-owner of Delhi Capitals, said, “Jemimah has been with us since day one, and there was never any doubt that she would one day captain the team. Beyond her on-field heroics, her infectious smile and boundless energy have made her a much-loved presence in the dressing room, and I am confident she will lead the squad exceptionally well. Her magical innings against Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final was truly inspiring, and we are immensely proud to have her represent Delhi Capitals and now lead the team. ”&nbsp;Rodrigues is currently a part of India’s squad for the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka. Overall, she has played 113 T20 Internationals for India, scoring 2,444 runs with 14 half-centuries. In ODIs, she has featured in 59 matches and scored 1,749 runs, including three centuries and eight fifties.

Rodrigues is currently part of India’s squad for the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka. Overall, she has played 113 T20 Internationals for India, scoring 2,444 runs with 14 half-centuries.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have named World Cup winner Jemimah Rodrigues as their new captain for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season. Rodrigues replaces former Australian captain Meg Lanning, who led DC to three straight WPL finals but could not win the title. Jemimah was already retained by the franchise before the auction and has been an important player for the team since the first season. In her WPL career, she has played 27 matches and scored 507 runs at a strike rate of nearly 140. Reacting to the announcement, Rodrigues said that this year has been very special for her, with a World Cup win and now the chance to lead a team that means a lot to her. Also Read - Asia Cup U-19: PCB to complain to ICC about India 'provoking Pak players' “It is an absolute honour to be named captain of the Delhi Capitals, and I am deeply grateful to the owners and the support staff for placing their faith in me to lead this team. It has truly been a dream year for me and my family, winning the World Cup and now being entrusted with this wonderful opportunity at a franchise that has held a very special place in my heart since the very first season of the WPL,” Rodrigues said in a media release from Delhi Capitals. “I have learned so much over the last three years and have shared some of my best moments with the Delhi Capitals. This team is my family. While I will miss the players who were part of our journey in the first cycle, I am excited to create new memories with both familiar faces and new teammates. We have a strong group, and I can’t wait to get going as we look ahead to what we hope will be a very successful season, and finally cross that line that has eluded us in the last three years,” she added. Also Read - Messi’s sister Maria in hospital following Miami car crash days before wedding Parth Jindal, co-owner of Delhi Capitals, said, “Jemimah has been with us since day one, and there was never any doubt that she would one day captain the team. Beyond her on-field heroics, her infectious smile and boundless energy have made her a much-loved presence in the dressing room, and I am confident she will lead the squad exceptionally well. Her magical innings against Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final was truly inspiring, and we are immensely proud to have her represent Delhi Capitals and now lead the team. ” Rodrigues is currently a part of India’s squad for the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka. Overall, she has played 113 T20 Internationals for India, scoring 2,444 runs with 14 half-centuries. In ODIs, she has featured in 59 matches and scored 1,749 runs, including three centuries and eight fifties.

Rodrigues is currently part of India’s squad for the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka. Overall, she has played 113 T20 Internationals for India, scoring 2,444 runs with 14 half-centuries.

WPL 2026: World Cup winner Jemimah Rodrigues appointed Delhi Capitals captain

Sharjah Warriorz strengthened their playoff push with a composed performance against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, prevailing in Match No. 25 of the International League T20 (ILT20) and keeping their qualification hopes alive. Chasing a competitive target, the Warriorz were guided by a calm and mature innings from James Rew, who remained unbeaten on 42 off 29 balls, striking four fours and one six. Showing excellent game awareness under pressure, Rew anchored the chase and ensured Sharjah Warriorz crossed the line with control despite challenging conditions.&nbsp;Earlier in the innings, Sunil Narine posed a stern test with the ball, delivering an outstanding spell of four overs for 14 runs and one wicket at an economy of just 3.50. However, the Warriorz’ batters showed discipline and patience to see off his threat before capitalising later in the innings.&nbsp;Reflecting on facing Narine and his approach during the chase, Rew said, “Sunil Narine bowled extremely well. Our plan was to get through his spell and then look to put pressure on the bowlers who came on after him. Batting alongside our captain Sikandar helped immensely. He showed me the way with his power and some excellent shots that brought the run rate back under control. I tried to bat with him, run hard between the wickets and take the innings deep. It was not an easy task by any means.”&nbsp;Speaking about adapting his game to the conditions, he added, “I focused on running hard and keeping the ball on the ground. Trying to hit too many sixes felt like a high-risk option. Sikandar is very quick between the wickets, which makes batting with him enjoyable and effective. It also helped that he found the boundary a couple of times before getting out.”&nbsp;Rew also acknowledged the significance of the win in the context of the playoff race, saying, “We spoke about it before the game and knew that to qualify for the playoffs, we would likely need to win three matches in a row. The focus was to take one game at a time. This was the first step, and hopefully we can carry this momentum into the next two games.”&nbsp;Reflecting on his experience with the side and the team environment, he added, “I have absolutely loved my time here. It has been a fantastic experience, and the group has welcomed me warmly. Getting another win is very satisfying, and we hope to continue this run of form.”&nbsp;Sharjah Warriorz will now look to build on this momentum when they face Dubai Capitals in their next fixture, aiming to keep their playoff hopes on track.

Sharjah Warriorz will now look to build on this momentum when they face Dubai Capitals in their next fixture, aiming to keep their playoff hopes on track.

Sharjah Warriorz strengthened their playoff push with a composed performance against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, prevailing in Match No. 25 of the International League T20 (ILT20) and keeping their qualification hopes alive. Chasing a competitive target, the Warriorz were guided by a calm and mature innings from James Rew, who remained unbeaten on 42 off 29 balls, striking four fours and one six. Showing excellent game awareness under pressure, Rew anchored the chase and ensured Sharjah Warriorz crossed the line with control despite challenging conditions. Earlier in the innings, Sunil Narine posed a stern test with the ball, delivering an outstanding spell of four overs for 14 runs and one wicket at an economy of just 3.50. However, the Warriorz’ batters showed discipline and patience to see off his threat before capitalising later in the innings. Reflecting on facing Narine and his approach during the chase, Rew said, “Sunil Narine bowled extremely well. Our plan was to get through his spell and then look to put pressure on the bowlers who came on after him. Batting alongside our captain Sikandar helped immensely. He showed me the way with his power and some excellent shots that brought the run rate back under control. I tried to bat with him, run hard between the wickets and take the innings deep. It was not an easy task by any means.” Speaking about adapting his game to the conditions, he added, “I focused on running hard and keeping the ball on the ground. Trying to hit too many sixes felt like a high-risk option. Sikandar is very quick between the wickets, which makes batting with him enjoyable and effective. It also helped that he found the boundary a couple of times before getting out.” Rew also acknowledged the significance of the win in the context of the playoff race, saying, “We spoke about it before the game and knew that to qualify for the playoffs, we would likely need to win three matches in a row. The focus was to take one game at a time. This was the first step, and hopefully we can carry this momentum into the next two games.” Reflecting on his experience with the side and the team environment, he added, “I have absolutely loved my time here. It has been a fantastic experience, and the group has welcomed me warmly. Getting another win is very satisfying, and we hope to continue this run of form.” Sharjah Warriorz will now look to build on this momentum when they face Dubai Capitals in their next fixture, aiming to keep their playoff hopes on track.

Sharjah Warriorz will now look to build on this momentum when they face Dubai Capitals in their next fixture, aiming to keep their playoff hopes on track.

'We’re taking it one game at a time’: James Rew as Sharjah Warriorz stay in the hunt

India were indeed outplayed by Pakistan in the U-19 Asia Cup final but the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has still decided to complain to the International Cricket Council (ICC). The matter pertains to on-field interactions between the players which could get aggressive sometime given the history between the two countries. The PCB chief, however, seems to escalate the matter unnecessarily.<h2>PCB to complain to ICC about India U-19</h2>"Indian players kept provoking Pakistani players during the Under-19 Asia Cup final," Naqvi said while speaking to the media. "Pakistan will formally inform the ICC about the incident. Politics and sports should always be kept separate."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-women-s-t20i-bowling-rankings-this-indian-all-rounder-claims-no-1-spot-know-who-1766483878024">ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings: THIS Indian all-rounder claims no.1 spot. Know who</a>Naqvi seems to have forgotten the behaviour of his senior players during the Asia Cup 2025 where India had beaten Pakistan thrice including in the final.The ICC had reprimanded Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan and Harris Rauf for provocative gestures against India in the Asia Cup earlier this year. The ICC also took note of actions by the Indian players and punished them accordingly as well.<h2>Naqvi shows double standards again</h2>The PCB chief, in yet another show of double standards, awarded the trophy to Pakistan U-19 team for their title win in capacity of ACC chief. The Asia Cup senior winners India, however, are still waiting for their silverware.The Indian team had refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi, who in addition to be ACC and PCB chief, is also a federal minister in Pakistan.The reason behind not accepting the trophy from Naqvi was the recent conflict between the two countries which led to a three-day conflict across borders in May. India also refused to shake hands with the Pakistan players at the Asia Cup and so did women's team in recently-concluded ODI World Cup and the U19 players followed the same.

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi seems to have forgotten the behaviour of his senior players during the Asia Cup 2025 where India had beaten Pakistan thrice including in the final.

India were indeed outplayed by Pakistan in the U-19 Asia Cup final but the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has still decided to complain to the International Cricket Council (ICC). The matter pertains to on-field interactions between the players which could get aggressive sometime given the history between the two countries. The PCB chief, however, seems to escalate the matter unnecessarily. PCB to complain to ICC about India U-19 "Indian players kept provoking Pakistani players during the Under-19 Asia Cup final," Naqvi said while speaking to the media. "Pakistan will formally inform the ICC about the incident. Politics and sports should always be kept separate." Also Read - ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings: THIS Indian all-rounder claims no.1 spot. Know who Naqvi seems to have forgotten the behaviour of his senior players during the Asia Cup 2025 where India had beaten Pakistan thrice including in the final. The ICC had reprimanded Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan and Harris Rauf for provocative gestures against India in the Asia Cup earlier this year. The ICC also took note of actions by the Indian players and punished them accordingly as well. Naqvi shows double standards again The PCB chief, in yet another show of double standards, awarded the trophy to Pakistan U-19 team for their title win in capacity of ACC chief. The Asia Cup senior winners India, however, are still waiting for their silverware. The Indian team had refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi, who in addition to be ACC and PCB chief, is also a federal minister in Pakistan. The reason behind not accepting the trophy from Naqvi was the recent conflict between the two countries which led to a three-day conflict across borders in May. India also refused to shake hands with the Pakistan players at the Asia Cup and so did women's team in recently-concluded ODI World Cup and the U19 players followed the same.

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi seems to have forgotten the behaviour of his senior players during the Asia Cup 2025 where India had beaten Pakistan thrice including in the final.

Asia Cup U-19: PCB to complain to ICC about Indian players 'provoking Pakistani players' in final

Lionel Messi’s sister, Maria Sol Messi, has reportedly been hospitalised following a serious car accident in Miami. As a result, her wedding, which was scheduled for early January, has been postponed. According to reports from Argentina, the 32-year-old sustained multiple injuries, including spinal fractures, burns and broken bones in her heel and wrist. Argentine TV journalist Angel de Brito said on the America TV show LAM that Messi’s mother, Celia Cuccittini, confirmed Maria Sol is now “out of danger” but faces a long recovery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kylian-mbappe-honoured-to-equal-cristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid-tally-in-calendar-year-in-sevilla-win-1766287046589">Mbappe honoured to equal Ronaldo’s Madrid tally in calendar year in Sevilla win</a>&nbsp;“She is okay, she’s out of danger,” de Brito said while reading messages he claimed were confirmed by the family. “But she was due to get married in Rosario on January 3 and will have to suspend it. She suffered burns, which are very difficult to treat, and displacement of vertebrae. She has already started her rehabilitation in Rosario,” he added, as quoted by India Today.&nbsp;The accident reportedly took place in Miami, where Maria Sol allegedly lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a wall. De Brito further stated that Cuccittini told him her daughter had fainted shortly before the impact. So far, &nbsp;no official clarification on this detail has been issued.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-high-court-orders-meta-and-x-to-remove-fake-posts-using-sunil-gavaskar-s-name-1766488446335">Delhi HC orders Meta and X to remove fake posts using Sunil Gavaskar’s name</a>&nbsp;The wedding was set to take place in Rosario, the same city where her brother Lionel Messi married Antonela Roccuzzo. The entire Messi family, including the Inter Miami star, had been expected to attend the function. Like Messi and his wife, Maria Sol and her partner also grew up in the same neighbourhood.

The accident reportedly took place in Miami, where Maria Sol allegedly lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a wall. 

Lionel Messi’s sister, Maria Sol Messi, has reportedly been hospitalised following a serious car accident in Miami. As a result, her wedding, which was scheduled for early January, has been postponed. According to reports from Argentina, the 32-year-old sustained multiple injuries, including spinal fractures, burns and broken bones in her heel and wrist. Argentine TV journalist Angel de Brito said on the America TV show LAM that Messi’s mother, Celia Cuccittini, confirmed Maria Sol is now “out of danger” but faces a long recovery. Also Read - Mbappe honoured to equal Ronaldo’s Madrid tally in calendar year in Sevilla win “She is okay, she’s out of danger,” de Brito said while reading messages he claimed were confirmed by the family. “But she was due to get married in Rosario on January 3 and will have to suspend it. She suffered burns, which are very difficult to treat, and displacement of vertebrae. She has already started her rehabilitation in Rosario,” he added, as quoted by India Today. The accident reportedly took place in Miami, where Maria Sol allegedly lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a wall. De Brito further stated that Cuccittini told him her daughter had fainted shortly before the impact. So far, no official clarification on this detail has been issued. Also Read - Delhi HC orders Meta and X to remove fake posts using Sunil Gavaskar’s name The wedding was set to take place in Rosario, the same city where her brother Lionel Messi married Antonela Roccuzzo. The entire Messi family, including the Inter Miami star, had been expected to attend the function. Like Messi and his wife, Maria Sol and her partner also grew up in the same neighbourhood.

The accident reportedly took place in Miami, where Maria Sol allegedly lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a wall.&nbsp;

Messi’s sister Maria Sol in hospital following Miami car crash days before wedding

From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most Test runs in 2025. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant

From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most Test runs in 2025. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most Test runs in 2025, check who tops the list

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (Dec 23) ordered Meta, X Corp and several other e-commerce platforms to remove social media posts allegedly infringing online content relating to Former Indian captain and Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, along with unauthorised merchandise selling and false quotations attributed to him. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora reviewed a detailed list of URLs that allegedly continue to post infringing material despite earlier directions.&nbsp;The court instructed that Meta and X users remove the infringing URLs within 72 hours. If they fail to do so, the platform itself must take down the content. A similar direction was issued to X Corp. E-commerce sellers were also instructed to remove listings that misuse Gavaskar’s name to sell products. During the previous hearing, the court had asked Gavaskar to provide the offending URLs to Google, Meta and X, directing them to act on his takedown request within a week.&nbsp;Senior Advocate Gopal Jain, appearing for Gavaskar, also drew the Court's attention to certain online posts containing obscene content involving the former cricketer. While observing that humour and satire have their own space on social media, the Court nevertheless proceeded to focus on content that prima facie infringes Gavaskar's personality and publicity rights.<h2>Background of the case</h2>In his plea, Gavaskar drew attention to the unauthorised use of his identity, including fabricated critical remarks falsely attributed to him about the Indian men’s cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir and other players. He also pointed to fake comments allegedly made by him about Virat Kohli.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-justice-department-releases-8-000-documents-following-legal-pressure-1766486736519">Epstein Files: US Justice department releases 8,000+ new documents following legal pressure</a>&nbsp;His counsel argued that the circulation of such false quotes could harm Gavaskar’s reputation and credibility as a broadcaster and cricket commentator.&nbsp;The suit further flagged the online sale of counterfeit autographed merchandise and photographs, for which people were being charged despite the items having no genuine link to Gavaskar, the report said.

The court instructed that Meta and X users remove the infringing URLs within 72 hours. If they fail to do so, the platform itself must take down the content.

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (Dec 23) ordered Meta, X Corp and several other e-commerce platforms to remove social media posts allegedly infringing online content relating to Former Indian captain and Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, along with unauthorised merchandise selling and false quotations attributed to him. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora reviewed a detailed list of URLs that allegedly continue to post infringing material despite earlier directions. The court instructed that Meta and X users remove the infringing URLs within 72 hours. If they fail to do so, the platform itself must take down the content. A similar direction was issued to X Corp. E-commerce sellers were also instructed to remove listings that misuse Gavaskar’s name to sell products. During the previous hearing, the court had asked Gavaskar to provide the offending URLs to Google, Meta and X, directing them to act on his takedown request within a week. Senior Advocate Gopal Jain, appearing for Gavaskar, also drew the Court's attention to certain online posts containing obscene content involving the former cricketer. While observing that humour and satire have their own space on social media, the Court nevertheless proceeded to focus on content that prima facie infringes Gavaskar's personality and publicity rights. Background of the case In his plea, Gavaskar drew attention to the unauthorised use of his identity, including fabricated critical remarks falsely attributed to him about the Indian men’s cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir and other players. He also pointed to fake comments allegedly made by him about Virat Kohli. Also Read: Epstein Files: US Justice department releases 8,000+ new documents following legal pressure His counsel argued that the circulation of such false quotes could harm Gavaskar’s reputation and credibility as a broadcaster and cricket commentator. The suit further flagged the online sale of counterfeit autographed merchandise and photographs, for which people were being charged despite the items having no genuine link to Gavaskar, the report said.

The court instructed that Meta and X users remove the infringing URLs within 72 hours. If they fail to do so, the platform itself must take down the content.

Delhi High Court orders Meta and X to remove fake posts using Sunil Gavaskar’s name

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma on Tuesday (Dec 23) moved up one spot to become the world no. 1 T20I bowler for the first time in her career in the latest ICC Women’s T20I bowling rankings. The 28-year-old now has 737 rating points. Deepti played the first T20I of the five-match series against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam on Sunday (Dec 21), where she picked up one wicket for 20 runs in four overs. India won the match by eight wickets and her strong bowling performance helped her to reach the top of the T20I bowling rankings. Australia’s Annabel Sutherland slipped to second place, just one rating point behind her.&nbsp;&nbsp;Another Indian player, Arundhati Reddy, also improved her position in the T20I bowling rankings, moving up five places to 36th after the Sri Lanka match. In batting rankings, Jemimah Rodrigues made big progress among T20I batters, climbing five spots to reach ninth place. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indonesia-s-gede-priandana-first-bowler-to-take-five-wickets-in-an-over-of-t20i-did-you-know-an-indian-bowler-also-has-done-it-1766478647213">Indonesia's Gede Priandana first bowler to take five wickets in an over of T20I</a>&nbsp;She is now part of the top 10 T20I batters, along with Indian teammates Smriti Mandhana, who is third, and Shafali Verma, who is tenth.&nbsp;In the ICC Women’s ODI rankings, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt returned to the no. 1 position after South Africa ODI series against Ireland. Smriti Mandhana, who had recently taken the top spot, dropped to second.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-managing-director-robert-key-vows-to-investigate-noosa-break-drinking-1766476141158">England managing director Robert Key vows to investigate Noosa break drinking</a>&nbsp;Wolvaardt’s return to the top came after she scored a century in the final match of the three-game ODI series, which South Africa won 3-0 at home. She scored back to back hundreds in the last two matches and reached a new career-best rating to move ahead of Mandhana.

In batting rankings, Jemimah Rodrigues made big progress among T20I batters, climbing five spots to reach ninth place. She is now part of the top 10 T20I batters, along with Indian teammates Smriti Mandhana, who is third, and Shafali Verma, who is tenth.

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma on Tuesday (Dec 23) moved up one spot to become the world no. 1 T20I bowler for the first time in her career in the latest ICC Women’s T20I bowling rankings. The 28-year-old now has 737 rating points. Deepti played the first T20I of the five-match series against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam on Sunday (Dec 21), where she picked up one wicket for 20 runs in four overs. India won the match by eight wickets and her strong bowling performance helped her to reach the top of the T20I bowling rankings. Australia’s Annabel Sutherland slipped to second place, just one rating point behind her. Another Indian player, Arundhati Reddy, also improved her position in the T20I bowling rankings, moving up five places to 36th after the Sri Lanka match. In batting rankings, Jemimah Rodrigues made big progress among T20I batters, climbing five spots to reach ninth place. Also Read - Indonesia's Gede Priandana first bowler to take five wickets in an over of T20I She is now part of the top 10 T20I batters, along with Indian teammates Smriti Mandhana, who is third, and Shafali Verma, who is tenth. In the ICC Women’s ODI rankings, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt returned to the no. 1 position after South Africa ODI series against Ireland. Smriti Mandhana, who had recently taken the top spot, dropped to second. Also Read - England managing director Robert Key vows to investigate Noosa break drinking Wolvaardt’s return to the top came after she scored a century in the final match of the three-game ODI series, which South Africa won 3-0 at home. She scored back to back hundreds in the last two matches and reached a new career-best rating to move ahead of Mandhana.

In batting rankings, Jemimah Rodrigues made big progress among T20I batters, climbing five spots to reach ninth place. She is now part of the top 10 T20I batters, along with Indian teammates Smriti Mandhana, who is third, and Shafali Verma, who is tenth.

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Indonesia's Gede Priandana (T20I), Bangladesh's Al-Amin Hossain (T20), India's Abhimanyu Mithun (T20) and New Zealand's Neil Wagner (three-day) are the only bowlers to take five wickets in an over a cricket match.

Indonesia's Gede Priandana (T20I), Bangladesh's Al-Amin Hossain (T20), India's Abhimanyu Mithun (T20) and New Zealand's Neil Wagner (three-day) are the only bowlers to take five wickets in an over a cricket match.

Meet bowlers to take five wickets in an over in a cricket match - one Indian in the list. Guess who?

Indonesia's Gede Priandana, in a remarkable achievement, has become the first bowler ever to take five wickets in an over of a T20I. He created history during a T20I against Cambodia on Tuesday (Dec 23). Priandana took three wickets off first three balls to record a hattrick, bowled a dot and then took two more wickets. The feat came in 16th over of Cambodia's chase of 168. The batting team was five wickets down at 106 when Priandana decided to finish the match in his only over of the match.<h2>Has anyone else taken five-wickets in an over in a T20?</h2>While Priandana's feat is a first in an international T20 match, there have been two instance in all T20s of a bowler taking five wickets in an over.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-managing-director-robert-key-vows-to-investigate-noosa-break-drinking-1766476141158">England managing director Robert Key vows to investigate Noosa break drinking</a>The first it was done was a Bangladesh bowler Al-Amin Hossain who had taken five wickets in an over back in 2013-14 against Abahani Limited playing for UCB-BCB XI in the Victory Day T20 Cup.The second time it happened in India's domestic T20 tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) when Karnataka's Abhimanyu Mithun had taken five wickets in an over against Haryana in 2019-20 edition's semi-final.&nbsp;

While Priandana's feat is a first in an international T20 match, there have been two instance in all T20s of a bowler taking five wickets in an over - in 2013-24 by Bangladesh's Al-Amin Hossain and India's Abhimanyu Mithun in 2019-20 SMAT for Karnataka against Haryana in semis.

Indonesia's Gede Priandana, in a remarkable achievement, has become the first bowler ever to take five wickets in an over of a T20I. He created history during a T20I against Cambodia on Tuesday (Dec 23). Priandana took three wickets off first three balls to record a hattrick, bowled a dot and then took two more wickets. The feat came in 16th over of Cambodia's chase of 168. The batting team was five wickets down at 106 when Priandana decided to finish the match in his only over of the match. Has anyone else taken five-wickets in an over in a T20? While Priandana's feat is a first in an international T20 match, there have been two instance in all T20s of a bowler taking five wickets in an over. Also Read - England managing director Robert Key vows to investigate Noosa break drinking The first it was done was a Bangladesh bowler Al-Amin Hossain who had taken five wickets in an over back in 2013-14 against Abahani Limited playing for UCB-BCB XI in the Victory Day T20 Cup. The second time it happened in India's domestic T20 tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) when Karnataka's Abhimanyu Mithun had taken five wickets in an over against Haryana in 2019-20 edition's semi-final.

While Priandana's feat is a first in an international T20 match, there have been two instance in all T20s of a bowler taking five wickets in an over - in 2013-24 by Bangladesh's Al-Amin Hossain and India's Abhimanyu Mithun in 2019-20 SMAT for Karnataka against Haryana in semis.

Indonesia's Gede Priandana first bowler to take five wickets in an over of T20I. Did you know an Indian bowler also has done it?

England's Ashes performance and preparation for the Tests has opened a can of worms for them with their managing director Robert Key now vowing to investigate the four-day break in Noosa by the team. England had travelled to coastal Queensland town in Australia for four days before the third Test in Adelaide. The idea, as told by coach Brendon McCullum, was to make the team feel fresh during the do-or-die Test. England, however, lost the match by 82 runs as Australia took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-Test series.<h2>Key vows to investigate England's drinking</h2>Speaking about the break after England's loss in Adelaide, Key said: "If there's things where people are saying that our players went out and drank excessively then of course we'll be looking into that."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bad-news-for-australia-as-pat-cummins-out-of-remainder-of-ashes-doubtful-for-2026-t20-world-cup-1766465834219">Pat Cummins out of remainder of Ashes, doubtful for T20 World Cup</a>"I've read what's been written in the last day or so, and if it goes into where they're drinking lots and it's a stag do, all that type of stuff, that's completely unacceptable. I'm not a drinker. I think a drinking culture doesn't help anyone in any stretch whatsoever."<h2>McCullum-Stokes in firing line</h2>After the series loss, England might be making some personnel changes in the set-up which may very well start with McCullum and Ben Stokes. Ever since England was handed to McCullum as coach and Stokes as captain in 2022, they right away started going after targets, playing belligerent cricket which sometimes bordered to reckless. The duo, nonetheless, had a promising start to their respective roles before fading away gradually. Overall, McCullum-Stokes have won 25 Tests and lost 17 while drawing only two. The results started going off the mark since 2024 and England have lost more (13) matches since than they have won (12).&nbsp;

The idea, as told by coach Brendon McCullum, was to make the team feel fresh during the do-or-die Test. England, however, lost the match by 82 runs as Australia took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-Test series.

England's Ashes performance and preparation for the Tests has opened a can of worms for them with their managing director Robert Key now vowing to investigate the four-day break in Noosa by the team. England had travelled to coastal Queensland town in Australia for four days before the third Test in Adelaide. The idea, as told by coach Brendon McCullum, was to make the team feel fresh during the do-or-die Test. England, however, lost the match by 82 runs as Australia took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-Test series. Key vows to investigate England's drinking Speaking about the break after England's loss in Adelaide, Key said: "If there's things where people are saying that our players went out and drank excessively then of course we'll be looking into that." Also Read - Pat Cummins out of remainder of Ashes, doubtful for T20 World Cup "I've read what's been written in the last day or so, and if it goes into where they're drinking lots and it's a stag do, all that type of stuff, that's completely unacceptable. I'm not a drinker. I think a drinking culture doesn't help anyone in any stretch whatsoever." McCullum-Stokes in firing line After the series loss, England might be making some personnel changes in the set-up which may very well start with McCullum and Ben Stokes. Ever since England was handed to McCullum as coach and Stokes as captain in 2022, they right away started going after targets, playing belligerent cricket which sometimes bordered to reckless. The duo, nonetheless, had a promising start to their respective roles before fading away gradually. Overall, McCullum-Stokes have won 25 Tests and lost 17 while drawing only two. The results started going off the mark since 2024 and England have lost more (13) matches since than they have won (12).

The idea, as told by coach Brendon McCullum, was to make the team feel fresh during the do-or-die Test. England, however, lost the match by 82 runs as Australia took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-Test series.

England managing director Robert Key vows to investigate Noosa break drinking

India’s greatest cricketer of his time, Virat Kohli, will return to his IPL fortress at the M Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru for his first Vijay Hazare Trophy match for Delhi in over a decade. Having clinched his maiden IPL trophy last year, Kohli shall be denied a heroic welcome at his home ground in IPL after the Karnataka government has reportedly asked KSCA to host the tournament matches behind closed doors.&nbsp;Although the state cricket body earlier hinted at the possibility of opening two to three stands for the public (2000-3000 spectators), strong opposition from the government, citing ‘potential security and compliance issues’, led to this decision.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bad-news-for-australia-as-pat-cummins-out-of-remainder-of-ashes-doubtful-for-2026-t20-world-cup-1766465834219">Bad news for Australia as Cummins out of remainder of Ashes, doubtful for T20 World Cup</a> &nbsp;An ESPNcricinfo report suggests that the state government is unwilling to have chaos at the venue’s doorsteps during the holiday season, considering the stature of players involved. Kohli and keeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s availability for the first two matches earlier forced the KSCA to switch venues from Alur to M Chinnaswamy to avoid logistical challenges. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Kohli and Pant arrived in the city late on Monday, with their first training session with the Delhi squad scheduled on Tuesday ahead of their tournament opener against Andhra on Wednesday.&nbsp; &nbsp;This match, however, will mark Kohli’s first outing at the M Chinnaswamy since that tragic stampede on June 4 that killed 11 people while injuring several others. Following that episode, the very venue has become a no-go for any top-flight cricket, with the BCCI also shifting the five Women’s World Cup matches, including the final.<h3>2026 – Big year for Kohli</h3>Virat will feature in the domestic 50-over tournament as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand at home starting January 11 in Vadodara. Following that, Kohli will play for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2026, which begins on March 26. &nbsp;After it ends, Virat’s next assignment, per the current schedule, would be the away England ODIs starting July 14.

Kohli and keeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s availability for the first two matches earlier forced the KSCA to switch venues from Alur to M Chinnaswamy to avoid logistical challenges.

India’s greatest cricketer of his time, Virat Kohli, will return to his IPL fortress at the M Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru for his first Vijay Hazare Trophy match for Delhi in over a decade. Having clinched his maiden IPL trophy last year, Kohli shall be denied a heroic welcome at his home ground in IPL after the Karnataka government has reportedly asked KSCA to host the tournament matches behind closed doors. Although the state cricket body earlier hinted at the possibility of opening two to three stands for the public (2000-3000 spectators), strong opposition from the government, citing ‘potential security and compliance issues’, led to this decision. Also read | Bad news for Australia as Cummins out of remainder of Ashes, doubtful for T20 World Cup An ESPNcricinfo report suggests that the state government is unwilling to have chaos at the venue’s doorsteps during the holiday season, considering the stature of players involved. Kohli and keeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s availability for the first two matches earlier forced the KSCA to switch venues from Alur to M Chinnaswamy to avoid logistical challenges. Meanwhile, Kohli and Pant arrived in the city late on Monday, with their first training session with the Delhi squad scheduled on Tuesday ahead of their tournament opener against Andhra on Wednesday. This match, however, will mark Kohli’s first outing at the M Chinnaswamy since that tragic stampede on June 4 that killed 11 people while injuring several others. Following that episode, the very venue has become a no-go for any top-flight cricket, with the BCCI also shifting the five Women’s World Cup matches, including the final. 2026 – Big year for Kohli Virat will feature in the domestic 50-over tournament as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand at home starting January 11 in Vadodara. Following that, Kohli will play for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2026, which begins on March 26. After it ends, Virat’s next assignment, per the current schedule, would be the away England ODIs starting July 14.

Kohli and keeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s availability for the first two matches earlier forced the KSCA to switch venues from Alur to M Chinnaswamy to avoid logistical challenges.

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