Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has said that he doesn't regret calling the current Australian team the "worst Australian side in 15 years" despite them winning the first three Ashes 2025-26 Test matches. Broad had also called the current England side "the best English team since 2010". "Australia have been relentless in what they’ve done," he added.

Do I regret saying that? No: Stuart Broad on 'worst Australian side in 15 years' comments

The BCCI has more than doubled the match fees of women cricketers and officials in domestic cricket. As per the revised structure, women cricketers featuring in senior domestic cricket tournaments will now earn ₹50,000 per day, a jump from the existing ₹20,000 per match day. The hike was approved by the BCCI's Apex Council.

Major pay hike for domestic women cricketers as BCCI raises fees by 2.5 times

Ex-England captain Michael Vaughan took to Instagram to pen tribute as his father Graham Vaughan passed away. Sharing pictures, Michael wrote, "I'm just so blessed to have made it home to spend...most special 30 hrs laying next to him talking/crying & as always with Dad laughing." He added, "You're going to be hugely missed but your legacy will last forever."

Vaughan pens tribute as his father Graham passes away, says 'Your legacy will last forever'

Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has bought a BMW car worth more than ₹1 crore. He took to social media to share pictures of him buying the luxury car with his parents, writing, "Brought my new car home with the two people who made every dream possible. Watching my parents witness and relish this milestone is the real luxury."

Yuzvendra Chahal buys BMW car worth around ₹1 crore, dedicates it to parents

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has demanded a Christmas Day weigh-in, warning players they will be dropped if they return overweight. Despite a 3-0 win over West Ham, Guardiola refused a day off, insisting standards were not met. He stressed fitness discipline is vital as City prepare for Nottingham Forest amid a packed festive schedule.

Guardiola orders harsh Christmas fitness test for Man City

Aakash Chopra unveiled his Chennai Super Kings playing 12 for IPL 2026, sparking debate with only two overseas picks - Noor Ahmad and Dewald Brevis. His lineup featured costly uncapped buys Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer, alongside Sanju Samson at No 3 and MS Dhoni at No 8. CSK aim to avoid a third straight playoff miss.

Aakash Chopra’s bold IPL 2026 CSK XII limits overseas options

Wayne Rooney has defended Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres after his penalty secured a 1-0 win over Everton. Despite criticism of his five goals in 15 league games, Rooney stressed Gyokeres' off-ball work creates vital space for teammates. He insisted the Swede's influence could prove decisive if Arsenal sustain their Premier League title challenge this season.

Rooney backs Gyokeres as Arsenal’s silent weapon

Morocco enter AFCON 2025 carrying the weight of continental hopes after their World Cup heroics. Walid Regragui's side blends seasoned stars with emerging talent, aiming to end a decades-long trophy drought. With fans demanding silverware, the Atlas Lions face pressure to convert promise into triumph, making their campaign one of the tournament's most compelling narratives.

Morocco chase AFCON glory amid rising expectations

Liverpool are awaiting scan results after record signing Alexander Isak was injured while scoring against Tottenham. Reports suggest a possible broken leg, which could sideline him long-term. Manager Arne Slot admitted concern over the injury. With Salah at AFCON and Gakpo injured, Isak's absence would further strain Liverpool's attacking options.

Liverpool fear broken leg for Alexander Isak after Spurs clash

India U19 suffered a 191-run defeat to Pakistan in the Asia Cup final, chasing 348. Young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a quick 26 before his dismissal triggered a collapse. Despite flashes of brilliance, he faced criticism for inconsistency in big games and an overly aggressive approach, lacking game awareness and strike rotation, which prevented him from anchoring the innings.