By MyKhel Staff
Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2024, 17:05 [IST]
lekhaka-Moumita Dutta
From India Dropping to Third in WTC Standings after loss in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2nd Test to West Ham United Forward Michail Anotonio Involved in Car Accident, many things have unfolded in the sports world.
The Indian and Australian Cricket teams in WTC standings and West Ham United forward Michail Antonio are dominating the proceedings on a busy Sunday (December 8) in the World of Sports. Here are the ten unmissable stories of the day -
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Rohit Sharma, Ellyse Perry, and Michail Antonio (Photo: PTI)
1. India Drop to Third, Australia Claim Pole Position With Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2nd Test Win
Australia claimed the top spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings after a dominant 10-wicket win over India in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide. India, now third with a win percentage of 57.29, suffered their fourth straight loss under Rohit Sharma. Australia leads with 60.71%. The victory tied the five-match series 1-1, crucial for WTC Final qualification.
2. Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni in unwanted list, becomes 6th captain to lose 4 matches
Rohit Sharma suffered his fourth consecutive Test loss as captain after India's 10-wicket defeat to Australia in Adelaide, joining an unwanted list with MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Datta Gaekwad. The streak highlights India's ongoing struggles, compounded by Rohit's declining batting form. Critics are calling for a leadership change, with Jasprit Bumrah emerging as a strong candidate. The match also set records as one of the shortest completed Tests.
3. Ellyse Perry Becomes First Woman to Reach 7000 Runs, 300 Wickets
Ellyse Perry made history by becoming the first woman to achieve 7,000 international runs and 300 wickets during Australia's ODI against India in Brisbane. Perry's blistering 105 off 75 balls, featuring seven fours and six sixes, was the fastest ODI century against India in women's cricket. Her all-round dominance, combined with Georgia Voll's maiden century, powered Australia to a record 371/8, solidifying Perry's status as an all-time great.
AUS-W vs IND-W: Aussie All-Rounder Ellyse Perry Becomes First Woman to Reach 7000 Runs, 300 Wickets in Brisbane ODIAUS-W vs IND-W: Aussie All-Rounder Ellyse Perry Becomes First Woman to Reach 7000 Runs, 300 Wickets in Brisbane ODI
4. Rohit Sharma listed in unwanted unique list having second-lowest run average
Rohit Sharma's poor form continued in the second Test against Australia, where he managed just 9 runs across both innings. His 11.83 batting average in the 2024-25 season ranks as the second-lowest for a captain batting in the top six with at least 10 innings, only behind Jeff Crowe's 11.80. Combined with questionable captaincy, this has sparked calls for leadership changes as India struggles in the series.
5. England win against New Zealand, End Kiwis Final Hopes in WTC
England secured a dominant 323-run victory over New Zealand in the second Test at Wellington, ending the Kiwis' hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Harry Brook and Joe Root's centuries, coupled with stellar bowling performances, powered England to an unassailable series lead. The win elevated England to fifth in the WTC standings, while New Zealand slipped to sixth, both now out of contention for the final.
India vs Australia: Adelaide Crowd Booes Mohammed Siraj After His Fiery Send-Off to Travis HeadIndia vs Australia: Adelaide Crowd Booes Mohammed Siraj After His Fiery Send-Off to Travis Head
6. Mohammed Siraj speaks about fiery reaction to Travis Head that got him Booed
Mohammed Siraj addressed the backlash over his fiery send-off to Travis Head during the second Test in Adelaide, revealing Head abused him after his dismissal. "It's a lie that he said 'well bowled,'" Siraj stated. The pacer defended his actions, emphasizing respect for all players. Head's dismissal, following a 140-run knock, sparked on-field tensions, drawing boos from the crowd and criticism of Siraj's animated celebration.
Story first published: Sunday, December 8, 2024, 17:04 [IST]
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