Veteran David Warner goes into Boxing Day without a Test ton in almost three years, but his long-time teammate Steve Smith on Wednesday backed the Australia opener to turn things around in the second against South Africa and deliver under pressure, saying that “when his back’s up against the wall, he’s done pretty well”.
Nikhat Zareen emerges as India’s biggest star in a year
In Nikhat Zareen, a new star emerged on the horizon while veteran MC Mary Kom, standing in the twilight of her career, was left heartbroken in what was an eventful year for Indian boxing.
Babar reaches career-best 2nd spot; Kuldeep, Axar make massive jumps
Pakistan captain Babar Azam attained a career-best second position in the latest ICC Mens Test Rankings for batters released on Wednesday while Indian spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel also made jumps in their respective rankings in the bowlers category.
World No.1 Swiatek leads Australian Open entry list
World No.1 Iga Swiatek leads the entry list for next year’s Australian Open, which is based on the WTA rankings of the week beginning December 5.
Australian PM supports push for national gun register
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed a proposed national firearm register in the wake of a deadly police shooting.
New Omicron subvariants account for nearly 70% new Covid cases in US
in US New Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 have accounted for about 70 per cent of new Covid-19 cases in the US as the country’s overall caseload has surpassed 100 million,
US military captures 6 ISIS operatives in Syria
The raids, which took place over the past 48 hours in eastern Syria, included the capture of “al-Zubaydi”, a senior ISIS official who US officials claim was involved in planning and enabling terrorist attacks in Syria
China will implement growth supporting measures
The government has in recent months rolled out a raft of policy measures to support the COVID-ravaged economy. China will speed up construction of major investment projects and equipment upgrading, state media quoted the cabinet as saying after a regular meeting.
Sri Lanka requests early start for ferry service with India
Sri Lanka has requested India to start passenger ferry services between the two countries at an early date, as senior officials from the two sides held talks to enhance bilateral cooperation in the maritime sector in the Indian Ocean region.
‘Silence on matters of serious concern defines feature of this govt’
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday lashed out at the government for ”stubbornly” refusing a discussion on the India-China border issue in Parliament, and said its silence on matters of serious concern has become its defining feature.
