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In the electrifying 20th match of BBL|15 at The Gabba in Brisbane on January 2, 2026, Melbourne Stars posted a formidable 195/6 against Brisbane Heat, who won the toss and opted to field under the floodlights. ​ Stars’ aggressive batting set a challenging target of 9.75 runs per over, fuelled by explosive starts and late fireworks, leaving Heat with a steep chase …

Selena Gomez recently shared a peek into her winter getaway with her husband, Benny Blanco, by posting a carousel of photos and a short video on Instagram. The post, made on December 31, captured their cozy vacation at what looked like a ski resort. In the images, Selena Gomez donned a black puffer jacket and ski pants, while Benny Blanco …

In a pulse-pounding New Year’s Day clash at the Wanderers, Joburg Super Kings edged Durban’s Super Giants in SA20 2025-26‘s first-ever Super Over, thanks to Donovan Ferreira‘s lightning-fast run-out on the final ball. Captain Faf du Plessis hailed the moment as reminiscent of MS Dhoni‘s legendary 2016 T20 World Cup heroics, crediting sharp wicketkeeping instincts for forcing the tie. This …

China’s electric vehicle champion BYD is on course to overtake Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of battery-electric cars, marking a symbolic shift in the global EV race. The Shenzhen-based group said annual sales of its battery-powered vehicles jumped by almost 28 per cent last year to more than 2.25 million units. By contrast, Tesla is expected to report full-year …

Paarl Royals host MI Cape Town in a crucial early-season SA20 clash at Boland Park, where home advantage and conditions could be decisive in what shapes as a tight contest.​ Both teams are searching for consistency after mixed starts to the SA20 2025-26 campaign, making this fixture important for momentum and table position.​ Paarl Royals bounced back from a 137-run …

London taxi fares are set to rise after the government moved to close a long-standing VAT loophole used by ride-hailing platforms, a decision expected to raise around £700 million a year for the Exchequer. The change, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in November’s Budget, will hit companies such as Uber and Bolt, which have previously used a tax scheme intended …

England have announced a 12-man squad for the fifth and final Test of the Ashes 2025-26 against Australia, scheduled to be played at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 4 to 8. With the Ashes already decided in record time, England will be aiming to carry momentum from their morale-boosting Melbourne victory and end the tour on a …

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are currently navigating a PR storm as they prepare for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season with Mustafizur Rahman in their ranks. While the player’s talent is undeniable, his inclusion has triggered intense backlash directed at Shah Rukh Khan and the KKR management. The bashing isn’t about talent or paperwork; it is fueled almost …

Brisbane Heat host Melbourne Stars in the 20th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 at The Gabba on January 2, 2026. Heat, currently sit sixth with two wins from five games, while table-topping Stars boast four wins from four. This clash pits Heat’s home advantage against Stars’ unbeaten streak.​ Brisbane Heat hold sixth position after five matches, with two …

Australian cricket will witness an emotional farewell this week as Usman Khawaja confirmed that the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground will be the final appearance of his international career. The 39-year-old left-hander will bring the curtains down on a remarkable 15-year Test journey at the venue that launched his professional dream, closing a chapter defined …

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has strongly criticized Australia’s batting structure and coaching following the team’s defeat in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 29, 2025. Speaking after Australia’s loss to England, Hayden singled out batting coach Michael Di Venuto, questioning his long-term influence on the side’s technical development. Despite already holding an unassailable …

The Ashes 2025-26 series has been a whirlwind of high-stakes drama and rapid results, with the first four matches providing some of the most condensed Test cricket in recent history. Australia holds an unassailable 3-1 lead in the Ashes 2025-26 series ahead of Sydney Test Australia currently holds an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, having dominated the early …