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New Zealand and West Indies arrive in Mount Maunganui with the series finely poised at 1–0, but the narrative feels richer than that bare scoreline suggests. The hosts could easily have been chasing a whitewash after bossing large chunks of the first Test in Christchurch, only to be denied by an epic rearguard as Justin Greaves’ unbeaten double hundred and …

In a gripping encounter on December 17, 2025, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Adelaide Strikers triumphed over Sydney Sixers by 3 wickets with just 4 balls remaining. Chasing a target of 160, the Strikers secured their win with a clinical performance, led by Jamie Overton’s all-round contribution. Overton, who was awarded Player of the Match for his 2/22 and 30 …

On December 17, 2025, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli found himself at the epicenter of a social media storm following an encounter at Mumbai airport. Arriving with his wife, Anushka Sharma, the couple was surrounded by tight security as they made their way to a waiting car. In the midst of the chaos, a young fan, later identified as differently-abled, …

Bitget Launches Gold, Forex and Commodities Markets for Crypto Users Bitget Launches Gold, Forex and Commodities Markets for Crypto Users VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced the launch of the private beta for Bitget TradFi, a new cross-market feature that gives crypto users direct access to global forex, metals, commodities, indices, and stock CFDs …

The third Test at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, looms as the series decider between New Zealand and West Indies, with the hosts holding a 1-0 lead after a gritty draw in the opener and a commanding nine-wicket triumph in the second Test at Wellington. New Zealand’s makeshift attack, led by Jacob Duffy‘s match-winning 5/38, dismantled West Indies for 128 in …

Prashant Veer has officially etched his name into Indian Premier League (IPL) history as the joint most expensive uncapped player ever, a feat achieved during the high-octane 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. At just 20 years old, the Uttar Pradesh sensation was signed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a staggering ₹14.20 crore, serving as the strategic replacement for the …

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) owner Kavya Maran once again emerged as one of the most talked-about figures of the IPL auction, as her emotional and animated reactions lit up the bidding room when SRH secured England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for ₹13 crore. The dramatic moment unfolded after Hyderabad outbid Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), triggering celebrations that quickly took over social media …

UK inflation eased more sharply than expected in November, falling to a ten-month low and increasing the likelihood that the Bank of England will deliver a fourth interest rate cut of the year. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 3.2 per cent in the year to November, down from …

As India and South Africa gear up for the fourth T20I in Lucknow, weather conditions are expected to play a subtle but important role at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. With the series at a decisive stage, teams will be closely monitoring the forecast, dew factor and toss dynamics as they fine-tune their strategies for the night contest on Wednesday, December …

The Adelaide Oval witnessed a moment of pure sporting theater on Day 1 of the third Ashes Test as Alex Carey struck a magnificent, career-defining century. In front of a roaring home crowd, the Australian wicket-keeper reached the milestone with a flourish, marking his third Test hundred and his very first in Ashes history. However, the significance of the innings …

Rishi Sunak has defended the government’s Covid-era Bounce Back Loan (BBL) scheme against claims that it was plagued by excessive fraud, telling the Covid-19 Inquiry that the need to act quickly outweighed the risks. The former chancellor said he was fully aware of the scheme’s vulnerabilities when it was launched in May 2020, but insisted that delaying it to introduce …

The UK is set to rejoin the Erasmus programme, restoring access for British students to the EU-funded study, training and volunteering scheme five years after the country ended its participation following Brexit. Ministers are expected to confirm the move this week, with UK students understood to be able to take part in Erasmus placements from January 2027. The government has …