Sports News Today highlights on December 30, 2024: Vinod Kambli dances his way through recovery: Ex-cricketer's hospital moves go viral
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30 Dec 2024, 10:07 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Vinod Kambli dances his way through recovery: Ex-cricketer's hospital moves go viral
- Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli is making headlines for a heartwarming reason—his energetic dance in a Thane hospital has gone viral, captivating both staff and fans alike
30 Dec 2024, 08:14 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Boxing Day Test: Afghanistan and Zimbabwe smash 7 tons, break all records
- Rahmat Shah And Hashmatullah Shahidi scored double centuries while Afsar Zazai scored a century for Afghanistan as the visitors scored 699 runs in the first innings of the ZIM vs AFG 1st Test 2024.
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30 Dec 2024, 07:47 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: USA’s U19 Women’s T20 World Cup squad announced: Indian-American talent takes center stage
- USA Cricket has announced its 15-player squad for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia, with all players, including reserves, of Indian-American descent. Led by Captain Anika Kolan and Vice-Captain Aditiba Chudasama, the squad aims to build on their debut performance in the 2023 World Cup.
30 Dec 2024, 03:57 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Test Cricketer of the Year Award | Check full list
- Jasprit Bumrah along with England batters Joe Root, Harry Brook and Sri Lanka all-rounder Kamindu Mendis were shortlisted for the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year on Monday.
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30 Dec 2024, 03:53 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: BGT 2024: Major controversies in India vs Australia Test series so far; Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas, Siraj-Head, and more
- The 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been marked by controversies, including KL Rahul's disputed dismissal and heated exchanges between players. Umpiring decisions and technology accuracy have raised concerns while media coverage has drawn criticism.
30 Dec 2024, 03:19 PM IST
Sports News Today Live: ‘Crocodile skin’: Paris Olympics athletes outraged after medal quality deteriorates rapidly
- Complaints arise from Paris Olympics athletes about the rapid deterioration of their medals. French swimmers shared photos of their damaged medals, likening them to those from 1924, while skateboarder Nyjah Huston criticized the overall quality after wear.
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30 Dec 2024, 03:06 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Sunil Gavaskar calls for criticism with derogatory remark on Scott Boland in IND vs AUS 4th Test; watch viral video
- Sunil Gavaskar made headlines on Monday for his offensive comments on Scott Boland on the final day of the India vs Australia fourth Test at MCG.
30 Dec 2024, 02:05 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Rohit Sharma to retire from Tests after Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney? Here's what report says
- Rumours are rife that Rohit Sharma might hang up his boots from Test cricket after India's fifth Test in Sydney provided India do not qualify for WTC final.
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30 Dec 2024, 01:45 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Rohit Sharma on Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial DRS dismissal: 'Don't know how umpires want to use technology'
- Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial DRS dismissal has called for debate among the former players and India captain Rohit Sharma. India were in the game till Jaiswal was in the middle in the 4th Test against Australia.
30 Dec 2024, 01:14 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Sunil Gavaskar slams umpire for Yashasvi Jaiswal controversial DRS call, tags India batter victim of 'optical illusion'
- Yashasvi Jaiswal was given controversially out despite the snicko metre showed no spike on Day 5 of India vs Australia fourth Test at MCG.
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30 Dec 2024, 12:48 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: ‘Yashasvi Jaiswal was clearly not out’: BCCI vice-president slams third umpire for ‘not trusting technology’
- India's 184-run defeat to Australia ended their hopes of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. A controversial decision led to Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal, prompting BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla to express discontent over the third umpire's disregard for technological evidence.
30 Dec 2024, 12:23 PM IST
Cricket News Today Live: WTC points table: Rohit Sharma's India can still qualify for WTC final 2025 despite MCG loss; scenarios explained
- WTC points table: Rohit Sharma's India can still qualify for WTC final 2025 despite MCG loss; scenarios explained
30 Dec 2024, 11:29 AM IST
Sports News Today Live: Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal: Umpire rules India batter out despite no spike on Snicko; watch video
- Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal: Umpire rules India batter out despite no spike on Snicko IND vs AUS 4th Test
30 Dec 2024, 11:18 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: WATCH | Travis Head unrolls new celebration after Rishabh Pant wicket, netizens ask 'What's this about?'
- Travis Head's effective spin bowling resulted in Rishabh Pant's wicket in the 4th Test match. His subsequent celebration raised questions among netizens, who speculated about its significance and how it might affect players' reactions in the ongoing match.
30 Dec 2024, 10:07 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Rohit Sharma hits new low in Melbourne, India captain record embarrassing feat during IND vs AUS 4th Test
- Rohit Sharma managed just 3 and 9 across two innings in the fourth Test against Australia at MCG.
30 Dec 2024, 09:35 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Hanuma Vihari's cryptic post on India vs Australia 4th Test goes viral,netizens say ‘It's not Sydney’
- The ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy sees India and Australia battling at 1-1. On Day 5 in Melbourne, India's goal is to draw, while Australia aims to win. Hanuma Vihari's recent post evokes memories of his crucial performances in previous encounters.
30 Dec 2024, 08:34 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: 'Happy Retirement' starts trending after Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's flop show continues in BGT 2024-25; netizens react
- Chasing 340 runs to win in Melbourne Test, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were dismissed for 5 and 9 respectively.
30 Dec 2024, 07:35 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to retire soon? Ravi Shastri delivers verdict; 'Rohit isn't the same, Virat will…'
- During the 4th Test against Australia, Kohli and Sharma's disappointing performances raised retirement questions. Ravi Shastri stated Kohli could play for another 3-4 years, while he hesitated about Sharma, citing concerns regarding his footwork and overall performance.
30 Dec 2024, 07:12 AM IST
Sports News Today Live: Magnus Carlsen makes U-turn, world no.1 chess star returns to World Blitz Championship after dress controversy
- Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the World Chess Rapid and Blitz Championship two days ago for wearing a pair of jeans.
30 Dec 2024, 07:04 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: ‘Captain cry baby’: Australian media slams Rohit Sharma for venting frustration on Yashasvi Jaiswal in Melbourne
- Australian media slammed Rohit Sharma and went to the extent of calling him a ‘cry baby’ for his animated reaction to Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping 3 catches in Melbourne Test.
30 Dec 2024, 06:08 AM IST
Cricket News Today Live: Sourav Ganguly concerned about Rohit Sharma's mental space, ex-BCCI boss gives honest verdict on Virat Kohli
- Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test in BGT in Perth, is yet to score a half-century in the series against Australia.
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