Month: December 2025

India National Cricket Team vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Timeline: Epic Rivalry Stats & Key Moments (2025 Update)

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India vs Australia Cricket Timeline

Here are the key moments in the India national cricket team vs Australian men’s cricket team rivalry, which is really seen as the game within a game—bitter, controversial and spicy. From the lopsided Tests of 1947 to the thrilling Champions Trophy semi-final in 2025 this rivalry has traversed Australia’s total dominance to India’s fearless fightback. Up until December 12, 2025 they’ve played each other on whole 304 times in all formats with Australia leading the head-to-head (145 wins/112 wins, /47 NR/ties/draws). But India’s home invincibility and white-ball wizardry make it razor-close. Jump into India…

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No Cameron Green? Chennai Super Kings Release Big IPL 2026 Auction Targets

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Indian Premier League (IPL) powerhouse Chennai Super Kings (CSK) created buzz as soon as they let out a new teaser video featuring the mascot Leo, in the lead-up to IPL 2026 auction. The video also bizarrely seems to bypass Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, despite his name being bandied around a lot with CSK for the auction. Mascot Video Sends Fans on Scavenger Hunt for Hidden Messages The two-minute long piece, posted on CSK’s official X handle, featured Leo moving through a local market and choosing products — a bit of creative fun that the…

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The Delight — and the Disaster — of IPL Season 18

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RCB Finally Wins Their First IPL Trophy – A Bittersweet Victory On June 3, 2025, the whole country watched history unfold. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy. They beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by just six runs in a thrilling final at Narendra Modi Stadium. This victory ended 18 years of heartbreak for the Bengaluru team. Rajat Patidar took over as the new captain. Under his leadership, RCB performed brilliantly under pressure. Moreover, Virat Kohli led from the front once again. He scored 43…

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India vs South Africa 1st T20I 2025, Highlights: Clinical India Restrict Proteas to Record-Low 74, Storm to 101-Run Win in Cuttack Thriller

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India vs South Africa 1st T20I 2025

Cuttack, December 9, 2025 –In a demolition act that will be remembered in the annals of T20I history, India vs South Africa 1st T20I 2025 witnessed the hosts putting up a pristine bowling act to rout Proteas for paltry 74 all out in a mere 12.3 overs and go on to clinch an astounding 101-run win at the Barabati Stadium. Opting to bat first, India crawled their way out of trouble from 48/3 and ended with a total of 175/6 thanks mainly due to Hardik Pandya’s 59 off 28 balls (5 fours,…

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Assam’s Simu Das: Blind Women Cricketer Whose Story Moved PM Modi

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Simu Das, the blind woman cricketer from Nagaon district in Assam, has emerged as a powerful symbol of resilience after playing a key role in the historic victory of the Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team, which won the first-ever Blind Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. The journey of Simu Das — from deep poverty in Assam to a world champion — has earned praise from Narendra Modi himself. A call from the Prime Minister In a surprise move, Prime Minister Modi reached out to Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister…

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Lando Norris wins F1 title as Verstappen dominates Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025

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Abu Dhabi

Just two points separated first from second after an intense battle within the 2025 Formula 1 Drivers‘ Championship ended with Lando Norris taking the title over Red Bull driver Max Verstappen following a P3 finish in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina, behind only fellow McLaren driver Oscar Piastri and Verstappen. Verstappen won the 58-lap race via a one-stop route dominantly ahead of Piastri (+12.594s) and Norris (+16.572s) in 1:26:07.469. Amid emotional scenes in the McLaren garage, McLaren also secured the Constructors’ title, the first for the team in a…

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India Fined for Slow Over-Rate in 2nd ODI vs South Africa: Kohli’s Hundred Goes in Vain as Proteas Chase Down 359

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India fined slow over rate South Africa

Raipur, 8 December 2025 – In a dramatic twist in their current home ODI series against South Africa, the Men in Blue have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during the second match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. The International Cricket Council (ICC) made known the punishment on Monday, exactly five days after India’s agonising 4-wicket loss on December 3. Stand-in captain KL Rahul pleaded guilty and accepted the sanction of a 10 per cent fine under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct. Virat Kohli’s superb 102…

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Smriti Mandhana Puts Country First, Resumes Batting After Wedding Heartbreak

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Just a day after confirming that her wedding had been called off, Indian women’s cricket star Smriti Mandhana was back on the pitch — resuming batting practice with full focus. The plans for her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal had been widely discussed, but Mandhana addressed the speculation with a clear statement and chose to redirect her energy towards cricket. Wedding called off — privacy requested In a heartfelt Instagram post, Smriti Mandhana confirmed the cancellation of the wedding. “I need to clarify that the wedding is called off.…

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Sachin Tendulkar: Full Profile — Records, Stats, Family, Legacy As Of 2025 — Master Blaster

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Sachin Tendulkar

MUMBAI: Sachin Tendulkar the name that resonates throughout all the cricket grounds of the world, remains the eternal cricket god of India even a decade after quitting the game. The ‘Little Master’, who was was born in Mumbai on 24 April 1973, isn’t just a player; he’s a phenomenon who transformed the way cricket was played with 100 international centuries and 34,357 runs across formats, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire generations of cricketers. With 2025 being the 10th year since Tendulkar’s magical Test farewell, this legend continues to be the subject…

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MS Dhoni: Full profile, stats, records & life story of the greatest captain in Indian cricket history 2025 READ ALSO

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MS Dhoni

Ranchi, Dec 4, 2025 – No name in the history of world cricket has created the same amount of emotions, respect and nostalgia as Mahendra Singh Dhoni. From working as a ticket collector at a Kharagpur railway station to becoming the only captain in cricketing history to achieve the unique distinction of winning all three ICC trophies – 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, 2013 Champions Trophy, Dhoni redefined leadership, finishing and even cool headedness under pressure. And, despite being 44, it is still Thala ruling IPL 2025 with Chennai Super…

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