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Yashasvi Jaiswal talked about batting juggernauts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's importance in the Indian dressing room

Yashasvi Jaiswal said that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's presence helps Team India big time

Jaiswal also stated that the team gets motivated by seeing Rohit and Virat

India's Virat Kohli (L), Yashasvi Jaiswal (C) and Rohit Sharma in this frame

Rohit's scolding to Kohli's tips, Jaiswal details RO-KO's dressing room impact

India's batting maestros Virat kohli and Rohit Sharma's contracts is set to be scheduled to be discussed in the Annual General Meeting of the BCCI’s apex council 

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could face demotion in BCCI's new central contract 

Meanwhile, Shubman Gill is likely to be upgraded to A+ category

India's batting maestro Rohit Sharma (L) and Virat Kohli in this frame

Big update on BCCI's central contract, Kohli, Rohit to be demoted

Yashasvi Jaiswal labelled Rohit Sharma as 'Dhurandhar' and Yuzvendra Chahal as 'Bahubali' of Team India during Agenda Aaj Tak Summit 2025

India's star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in this frame

Agenda Aaj Tak Summit: Not Kohli, Jaiswal reveals 'Dhurandhar' of Team India

The BCCI will host its 31st Apex Council Meeting online on December 22, 2025, at 7 PM IST. Key agenda items include revising women’s cricket payments, umpire and referee fees, updating digital platforms, and reviewing player retainership contracts.

Shubman Gill likely to get A+ contract. 

BCCI Apex Council meeting will take place on December 22.

Shubman Gill and BCCI logo

BCCI meet to discuss women’s pay, umpire fees; Gill tipped for A+ contract

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Australia captain Alyssa Healy feels Ben Stokes shoulders too much accountability for everything following England's back-to-back defeat in first two Ashes Tests

Alyssa Healy lavished immense praise on Ben Stokes amidst England's Ashes fiasco

England suffered back-to-back defeats in the first two matches of the ongoing Ashes series

England captain Ben Stokes in this frame

Ben Stokes shoulders too much of the accountability, feels 6-time WC-winner

IPL 2026

Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach will likely to miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction for 2026 as he is committed to commentary duties with the Seven Network for the Ashes 2025. In his absence, Shreyas Iyer will likely to lead the delegation.

PBKS were IPL 2025 finalists. 

Shreyas Iyer will lead PBKS delegation in mini auction for IPL 2026. 

 Shreyas Iyer walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 final cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings 

Shreyas Iyer set to attend IPL auction as Ponting likely to miss out: Report

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana admitted that she doesn't love anything more than cricket, and donning the India jersey is the motivation that drives her.

Smriti Mandhana scored 434 runs in ODI World Cup 2025.

Smriti Mandhana will now be seen in action in T20I vs Sri Lanka.

 Smriti Mandhana of India walks off after being dismissed during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup India 2025 Final match between India and South Africa at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy on November 02

Smriti Mandhana breaks silence after calling off wedding with Palash Muchhal

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan backed the management's decision to go with Jitesh Sharma over Sanju Samson in the first T20I against South Africa, considering Jitesh's ability to bat in the middle order.

Jitesh Sharma featured in the first T20I against South Africa. 

India defeated South Africa by 101 runs in 1st T20I.

Jitesh Sharma warming up before the second T20I against South Africa

Irfan Pathan backs management's call to pick Jitesh Sharma over Sanju Samson

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is just one-wicket away from becoming first Indian to take 100 scalps in 1000 runs in T20Is

Hardik Pandya played a match-winning knock in the first T20I against South Africa

Hardik Pandya is now on verge of securing a special double in the second T20I

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya in this frame

Pandya just one-wicket away from becoming 1st Indian to bag this mighty feat

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India wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson was benched during the first T20I against South Africa as the management decided to feature Jitesh Sharma. Deepdas Gupta believes that India wants the wicketkeeper to play lower down the order, then Jitesh is the best option as he is a specialist in that regard.

Sanju Samson benched during 1st T20I against South Africa. 

Jitesh Sharma featured in place of Sanju Samson in 1st T20I vs South Africa.

India stars Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma celebrating a wicket

IND vs SA: Ex-India star explains Samson's omission from India's playing XI 

Australian media slammed England team's trip to Noosa following back-to-back defeats in the first two matches of the ongoing Ashes series

England team's trip to Noosa caught Australian media's attention

England suffered back-to-back defeats in the first two matches of the ashes 2025-2026 series

Australian media takes brutal jibe at England after Ben Stokes' brigade's beach pics go viral amidst Ashes series

Australian media mocks England after Ben Stokes' brigade's beach pics go viral

South Africa completely surrendered to India in the first T20I as they suffered a massive 101-run hammering in Cuttack

Ashwell Prince admitted South Africa were no match to India in the first T20I

India bulldozed South Africa by 101 runs in the T20I series opener

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav (L) and South Africa's skipper Aiden Markram in this frame

South Africa didn't have answer to India's questions, Ashwell Prince

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is currently going through a lean patch in his career. He managed to score 12 runs in the first T20I against South Africa at Barabati Stadium.

Suryakumar Yadav failed to perform vs South Africa in 1st T20I.

Dale Steyn lavished praise on Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy.

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav at field during 1st T20I vs South Africa

Steyn lauds Suryakumar Yadav despite poor outing in 1st T20I vs South Africa

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya thanked her girlfriend Mahieka Sharma for her unwavering support during his injury layoff

Hardik Pandya was all praise for her girlfriend Mahieka Sharma for supporting him during his injury layoff

Hardik Pandya made a stunning comeback in the 1st T20I against South Africa

Pandya gives special credit to this person for his Cuttack heroics

The former India cricketer was left thoroughly impressed with Pandya's performance  against South Africa in the first T20I

Harbhajan Singh showered praise on Hardik Pandya for brilliant all-round display

Pandya was the Player of the Match against South Africa in 1st T20I

India's Hardik Pandya celebrates after scoring a half-century (50 runs) during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between India and South Africa at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack (via Getty)

'If Hardik hadn't...': Harbhajan hails Pandya for heroic all-round display vs SA

The West Indies batter played a decent knock of 48 runs against New Zealand to become the leading run-scorer in international cricket in 2025

Shai Hope overtook Shubman Gill to become the leading run-getter in international cricket

Hope played a knock of 48 against New Zealand in 2nd Test

Shai Hope in this fframe

Hope creates history, surpasses Gill to claim this feat with robust knock vs NZ

New Zealand pacers Blair Tickner and debutant Michael Rae shone on Day 1 of the second Test match against West Indies. Tickner picked up 4 wickets before leaving the field with a shoulder injury, while Rae impressed on debut with three wickets. New Zealand finished the day at 24 without loss, trailing by 181 runs.


Blair Tickner picked up four wickets on Day 1 of second Test vs West Indies. 

West Indies bundled out on 205 runs in 2nd Test vs New Zealand.

 Blair Tickner (C) of New Zealand celebrates with hayiafter taking the wicket of Roston Chase of the West Indies during day one of the second Test match in the series between New Zealand and West Indies

Blair Tickner (C) of New Zealand celebrates with hayiafter taking the wicket of Roston Chase of the West Indies during day one of the second Test match in the series between New Zealand and West Indies

Tickner stars with 4 wickets, Rae impresses on debut as WI bowled for 205

Dinesh Karthik has been appointed as the mentor and batting coach of London Spirit for the 2026 Hundred season

Dinesh Karthik has been appointed as London Spirit's mentor and batting coach

Karthik had achieved success with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025

Dinesh Karthik batting coach and mentor for Royal Challengers Bengaluru prior to the 2025 IPL match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (via Getty)

After achieving success with RCB, Karthik appointed as this franchise's mentor

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26

Cricket  Association of Pondicherry (CAP) Under-19 head coach Venkataraman suffered a head injury that needed 20 stitches, along with a fractured shoulder.

Venkataraman was allegedly assaulted by players angry over SMAT snub.

FIR has been lodged at Sedarapet police station; police are tracking the absconding players.

Under-19 head coach of the Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP), S Venkataraman. 

Pondicherry coach Venkataraman assaulted by players angry over SMAT snub

The star India all-rounder played a key role in the side's massive 101-run victory over South Africa in 1st T20I

Hardik Pandya shared a bold statement after heroic display against South Africa in 1st T20I

India defeated South Africa by 101 runs in 1st T20I

India's Hardik Pandya plays a shot during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between India and South Africa at the Barabati Stadium (via Getty)

'I have accomplished...': Pandya's bold statement after heroic knock vs SA

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Philip Rivers, five years into retirement, returns to the Colts after Daniel Jones’ injury and opens up about his unexpected NFL comeback.


44-year-old Philip Rivers signs with Colts practice squad after surprise recall.

Veteran QB admits he never expected an NFL return but is excited for the challenge.

Philip Rivers #17 of the Indianapolis Colts calls a play against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on January 9, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York.

Philip Rivers gives honest answer about his current body weight

Russell Wilson brightened spirits at Mount Sinai’s pediatric unit by surprising young patients with impromptu calls to Saquon Barkley and Tua Tagovailoa.


Wilson teamed up with Barkley and Tagovailoa to deliver surprise moments during his hospital visit.

The Giants QB later enjoyed a calming bye-week getaway with wife Ciara amid an uncertain future.

Russell Wilson #3 of the New York Giants warms up prior to the NFL 2025 game between New York Giants and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 23, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Russell Wilson praises Saquon Barkley and Tua Tagovailoa after teaming up 

Stephen A. Smith backs the Patriots as Week 15 favorites over the Bills, highlighting Stefon Diggs’ impact against his former team.

Smith points to Mike Vrabel’s coaching and Stefon Diggs’ dominant first meeting as reasons New England holds the edge.

Diggs has quickly formed a strong connection with rookie QB Drake Maye, posting 705 yards and three touchdowns this season.

Stephen A. Smith speaks onstage at day 2 of the 2025 HOPE Global Forum at Signia by Hilton Atlanta on December 02, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Stephen A. Smith backs Patriots as favorites, questions Josh Allen’s Bills

Basketball

Marcus Smart is set for a full return as the Lakers prepare for a high-stakes NBA Cup quarterfinal showdown against the Spurs on Wednesday.


Marcus Smart clears injury concerns after missing six games and confirms he’ll play in the Lakers’ knockout clash against the Spurs.

Maxi Kleber remains the only Lakers player listed as questionable as JJ Redick’s unbeaten squad heads into the NBA Cup quarterfinal.

Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 10, 2025 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

LA Lakers injury report: Big update on Marcus Smart's come back

Football

Martin Keown believes Barcelona cannot win the Champions League under Hansi Flick unless they abandon their risky high defensive line and strengthen their backline.

Keown criticises Flick’s ultra-high line, calling Barca’s approach “a gamble” that leaves them vulnerable against pace.

Robbie Savage backs Keown’s view, saying Barcelona’s style won’t change and top sides like Arsenal could exploit their defensive flaws.

Hansi Flick head coach of Barcelona reacts during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on December 2, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.

Format	Test	ODI	T20I	IPL	First Class	List A	Domestic T20
M	0	0	0	0	6	0	0
Inn	0	0	0	0	11	0	0
NO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Runs	0	0	0	0	172	0	0
HS	0	0	0	0	54	0	0
Avg	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	15.00	0.00	0.00
BF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
SR	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
100	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
50	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
6s	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4s	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Format	Test	ODI	T20I	IPL	First Class	List A	Domestic T20
M	0	0	0	0	6	0	0
Inn	0	0	0	0	6	0	0
O	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	19.00	0.00	0.00
Mdns	0	0	0	0	2	0	0
Balls	0	0	0	0	114	0	0
Runs	0	0	0	0	56	0	0
W	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Avg	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Econ	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.00	0.00	0.00
SR	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
5w	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4w	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Format	Test	ODI	T20I	IPL	First Class	List A	Domestic T20
Catches	0	0	0	0	6	0	0
Stumps	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Run Outs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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Rohit's scolding to Kohli's tips, Jaiswal details RO-KO's dressing room impact

Big update on BCCI's central contract, Kohli, Rohit to be demoted

Agenda Aaj Tak Summit: Not Kohli, Jaiswal reveals 'Dhurandhar' of Team India

BCCI meet to discuss women’s pay, umpire fees; Gill tipped for A+ contract

Ben Stokes shoulders too much of the accountability, feels 6-time WC-winner