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Hobart Hurricanes strengthened their BBL|15 title defence with a tense four-wicket victory over Perth Scorchers in Perth on Friday, but celebrations were tempered by a worrying hamstring injury to star finisher Tim David. The win lifted Hobart to a 3-1 record early in the season and kept them firmly in the playoff mix, yet David’s injury threatens to become a …

The Brisbane Heat return to the Gabba on December 27 for a Saturday night showdown against the Adelaide Strikers. Both teams find themselves in the bottom half of the table early in BBL|15, making this a pivotal “momentum” game. The Heat are coming off a disappointing loss to the Sydney Thunder, while the Strikers are looking to bounce back after …

As 2025 draws to a close, former Indian cricketer and commentator Abhinav Mukund has revealed his ‘Best Test XI’ for the year. Mukund’s selection highlights the standout performers from major series like the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and the ongoing Ashes, while making the bold choice of South African skipper Temba Bavuma to lead the side. Abhinav Mukund’s Test XI of 2025 …

As the Big Bash League (BBL|15) season gains momentum, cricket legend Michael Hussey has sparked debate among fans with his latest predictions for the tournament’s top four. His insights come at a pivotal moment when the standings are beginning to take a definitive shape, revealing which squads possess the depth required for a deep run in the playoffs. Big Bash …

Brits are on track to drink more than 200 million pints of low and no-alcohol beer this year, marking a record milestone that underlines a profound shift in the nation’s drinking habits. Consumption of “no and low” beers is forecast to rise almost a fifth from 2024 levels, when around 170 million pints were sold, according to research from the …

India continued their dominance in the T20I series against Sri Lanka, sealing an unassailable 3-0 lead with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the third match at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. The hosts once again followed a familiar blueprint, clinical bowling up front followed by a ruthless chase. Sri Lanka were kept to a modest total after …

Australian fast bowler Scott Boland, who emerged as one of the chief architects of India’s downfall during the most recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has opened up about the toughest batting challenge he has faced in his Test career. Speaking ahead of the high-profile Boxing Day Ashes 2025-26 Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Boland reflected on the batter who …

Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to push Britain into significantly stricter net zero commitments as part of negotiations to rejoin the EU’s internal electricity market, a move that has triggered accusations from critics that the government is surrendering control over UK energy policy. The Prime Minister and Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, are in talks with Brussels over closer alignment …

GTR Tyre proudly hosted the Drive to Excellence Awards 2025 at the local hotel, honoring exceptional performance and long-standing commitment across its nationwide dealer network. The award ceremony, held on 15th December, brought together leading dealers of GTR Tyre products from all parts of Pakistan in an inspiring and professionally organized setting. The event was designed to recognize dealers who …

India‘s cricket landscape gained a shining beacon as 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 25, 2025, during the Veer Baal Diwas celebrations. Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu The left-handed opener from Bihar, born on March 27, 2011, in Tajpur village of Samastipur …

Poundland is preparing to draw on emergency funding after a disappointing Christmas trading period intensified concerns over the discount retailer’s recovery. The chain is set to tap a £30m overdraft facility provided by its former owner, Pepco, after festive footfall and sales fell short of expectations. The move follows a tough few months for the retailer, which was rescued in …

British farmers are voicing growing anger after a sharp rise in Australian beef and lamb imports, which they say is undercutting domestic producers and putting further pressure on an already strained livestock sector. New figures show that beef imports from Australia have surged since the UK-Australia free-trade deal came into force in May 2023. Volumes jumped by almost 200 per …