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Ashes, 2nd Test: Australia in firm control of the match with a lead of 282 runs against England
After not enforcing the follow-on, David Warner and Marcus Harris were tasked with seeing off the tricky period. The duo had managed to do so but with three overs left for stumps, confusion between the left-handed openers resulted in Warner being run out for 13. Harris and nightwatchman Michael Neser ensured that Australia didn't lose any other wicket.
Former India opener Gambhir signs up as mentor for Lucknow IPL franchise
Gambhir's appointment is the second major announcement after Andy Flower was appointed as the head coach on Friday by the Sanjiv Goenka-owned RPSG Group. Goenka welcomed Gambhir into the yet-to-be named Lucknow team, who remarked that "Gautam has an impeccable career record. I respect his cricketing mind and look forward to working with him."
Ashes, 2nd Test: Root surges past Tendulkar, Gavaskar in list of most Test runs in a year
During his knock of 62 against Australia on day three of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide, Root went past Tendulkar (1562 runs in 2010), Gavaskar (1555 runs in 1979) and former Australia captain Michael Clarke (1595 runs in 2012) to be at fourth place for most Test runs in a year. Root will have a chance to try and overtake Smith if England get to bat in the second innings of the ongoing Adelaide Test.
Looking forward to new season as Nadal sets sights on 21st major
Nadal and world No.1 Novak Djokovic headline the entry list for the 2022 Australian Open. The Spaniard, who is tied with Djokovic and Swiss ace Roger Federer for the most number of majors, would be keen to win his 21st title to break the tie. Nadal has won titles on clay in Barcelona and Rome this year and reached the semifinals at the French Open, before concluding his season in August due to injury.
Pat Cummins confirmed for Boxing Day Test after missing Adelaide game
Cummins had dined with fellow New South Wales and Adelaide Strikers fast bowler Harry Conway at Little Hunter Steakhouse on the eve of the ongoing Test following which he was replaced by Michael Neser in the Playing XI. On Saturday, it was confirmed that Cummins will not have to continue his COVID-related isolation in Sydney and will resume training for the third Test.
Four things to look out for in La Liga this weekend
Real Madrid currently have six players affected by Covid-19, FC Barcelona entertain struggling Elche on Saturday deep in a crisis of injuries, results, and confidence after their exit from the Champions League and Sevilla and Atletico Madrid play a huge game at the Sanchez Pizjuan stadium on Saturday night as Sevilla look to keep on the trail of Real Madrid in the title race.
ISL 2021-22: NorthEast United FC stun SC East Bengal, register second win of season
The result extends East Bengal's winless run to seven games which keeps them firmly at the bottom of the points table. V.P. Suhair (61') broke the deadlock by scoring his second goal of the season to give NEUFC a crucial lead. Patrick Flottmann (68') extended the advantage by scoring his first goal in the ISL by getting his head on the end of a cross.
Ashes, 2nd Test: Australia remove England's openers after declaring at 473/9
After Australia, on the back of counter-attack from the lower-order, declared at 473/9 in the first innings, Mitchell Starc and Michael Neser took out Burns and Hameed before a large lightning strike outside the venue forced early stumps to be called on a day thoroughly dominated by Australia. In the final session, debutant Neser and Starc inflicted more misery on England with stunning late cameos.
India out to conquer South Africa with some chinks in armour
With India now back in South Africa, the place from where the stunning overseas run began, Kohli and Co. have firmly set their sights to win a Test series in the Rainbow nation, something which has never happened in the past. In their home series against New Zealand, India came up with solid performances from experienced folks such as Mayank Agarwal and Ravichandran Ashwin to youngsters like Shreyas Iyer and Mohammed Siraj.
Asian Champions Trophy hockey: India beat arch-rivals Pakistan 3-1
Harmanpreet Singh opened the scoring, allowing India to head into half-time with a 1-0 lead. Akashdeep Singh doubled the lead in the third quarter. However, Pakistan managed to pull things back when Junaid got a pass in the circle and deflected it into the post.
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