South Africa win toss and choose to bowl first in Boxing Day test
PRETORIA : South Africa won the toss and put Pakistan into bat on the opening day of the first test at Centurion on Thursday, hoping to make early inroads with an all-out pace attack.
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Hungry Aryna Sabalenka Ready For More Slam Success
World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she is "fresh and ready to go" in her bid for a third straight Australian Open title, warning she has plenty of room for improvement. The 26-year-old enjoyed a sensational 2024, reaching seven finals and winning four titles, including the US Open. Her year was kickstarted by defending her Australian Open crown, beating China's high-flying Zheng Qinwen in the final. Should she win it again, she will become the first woman to claim three straight Melbourne Park singles titles since Martina Hingis between 1997-1999.
Big test for Singapore against Vietnam in ASEAN Championship semis, but Jalan Besar Stadium could be a boost
SINGAPORE: Staying focused and clinical finishing will be key as the Lions on Thursday (Dec 26) go up against Vietnam – a team considered by some as the best side at the ASEAN Championship.
Retirement, January transfer option - how 14 players who left Man United in the summer have fared
The January transfer window opens in a week's time and Ruben Amorim may look to explore ways to improve Manchester United in the market.
MS Dhoni Sets Internet Ablaze With New 'Santa Claus' Look, Poses With Wife Sakshi And Daughter Ziva
Legendary India captain has won the internet again, as he appeared in a new avatar on Christmas Day. With MS Dhoni having left international cricket for over five years now, he is often seen spending a lot of time with his family. In an Instagram post shared by his wife Sakshi Dhoni, the former India captain can be seen disguised in a Santa Claus outfit, alongside her and their daughter Ziva. The post has sent the internet into a frenzy, gathering over 500,000 likes within just two hours of being posted.
Arjun Tendulkar Achieves Key Career Milestone During Vijay Hazare Trophy
Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary Indian cricket team batter Sachin Tendulkar, completed 50 wickets in white-ball cricket during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Arjun, who plays for Goa, went wicketless in the second game against Haryana but he was able to claim the milestone during the encounter against Odisha. The left-arm pacer, who was bought by Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 auction, claimed three wickets against Odisha. The youngster started his T20 career with Mumbai but later moved to Goa. He has 51 wickets in 41 white-ball matches - 24 wickets in List A and 27 wickets in T20 cricket.
PCB's 1st Reaction On Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule: "Agreement Based On..."
The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the eagerly anticipated schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday, marking a significant moment for global cricket. With the tournament set to be played in a hybrid format, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed his pride and optimism over Pakistan's role as a host. This marks a historic moment for Pakistan, which last hosted a major ICC event during the 1996 World Cup. The Champions Trophy 2025, featuring eight teams, will begin on February 19 with the opening match between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi.
Al-Assad's fall: A blow to Russia's influence and the shifting dynamics in Syria
Just weeks ago, Syrian rebels succeeded in overthrowing Bashar al-Assad's regime, putting an end to a 13-year-long war.