Australia captain Pat Cummins praises India's Jasprit Bumrah as the most influential player in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Cummins acknowledges Bumrah's challenging performance, particularly highlighting his 9/156 figures in the Melbourne Test. Despite India's fight, Australia secured an 184-run victory with Cummins named 'Player of the Match.'
Related news
Jasprit Bumrah's inclusion in India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy remains doubtful as he recovers from a back injury sustained during the last Test of Australia tour. The uncertainty surrounding Bumrah's availability is because the injury could range from spasms to a stress fracture, potentially delaying his recovery. The squad announcement deadline is January 12.
Hamas claimed its Gaza government head Essam al-Dalis was killed in Israeli strikes that also killed over 300 people. Israel cited Hamas's refusal to release hostages as the reason for the attacks. The recent failed truce talks led to renewed violence, with deep-rooted mutual distrust and unresolved strategic differences between Israel and Hamas exacerbating the conflict.
A Saudi doctor living in Germany drove into a Magdeburg Christmas market, killing five and injuring over 200. The 50-year-old suspect, an ex-Muslim with anti-Islamic views, was apprehended at the scene. Officials are investigating the motive, while the nation mourns and increases security measures.
Joburg Super Kings secured a six-run victory over MI Cape Town using the DLS method in a rain-affected SA20 clash. A revised target of 136 runs from 19 overs saw JSK ahead by six runs when rain halted play. Leus du Plooy and Wihan Lubbe were not out at the stoppage, while MI Cape Town's Kagiso Rabada excelled with 2/10.
Snapdeal co-founder Kunal Bahl urges Indian startups to incorporate locally instead of in foreign jurisdictions. He highlights improved fundraising from Indian VCs, favorable regulatory conditions, and simplified compliance for Indian operations. Bahl emphasizes the practicality and benefits of incorporating in India, dismissing the old belief that foreign incorporation offers better fundraising and exits.
D Gukesh triumphed in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 opener against Anish Giri, despite Giri's early advantage. Gukesh's strategic play led to a victory following a pivotal mistake by Giri. Other matches saw mixed results for Indian players, with Praggnanandhaa drawing and Leon Luke Mendonca losing. Highlights included a quick win for Rameshbabu Vaishali in the Challengers section.
Olympic medallist PV Sindhu married entrepreneur Venkata Datta Sai in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends in Udaipur. The wedding included traditional rituals and a lively Sangeet ceremony. Sindhu, known for her illustrious badminton career, recently won the Syed Modi International, adding to her multiple accolades and titles.
For the first time since the Delhi assembly's formation in 1993, the city will send members of two different political parties to the Rajya Sabha. With BJP winning 48 seats and AAP securing 22 seats, the BJP will claim two seats while AAP will take one seat in the Upper House.
According to a report, the PCB has described the incident as a blatant disregard for Pakistan’s role as host and demanded an explanation and assurance against biased treatment.
Sachin Tendulkar's daughter, Sara, cheered for India and was seen alongside Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh on day 1 of the rain-affected third India vs Australia Test in Brisbane. With only 13.2 overs played, Australia reached 28/0 after Rohit Sharma opted to field. Persistent rain forced early stumps, but extended play is scheduled for the remaining days.