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Dan Christian, the Sydney Thunder’s assistant coach, has made a remarkable return to professional cricket after coming out of retirement. The 41-year-old all-rounder will help bolster the injury-depleted Thunder side following the unfortunate injuries to key players Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams.

Pakistan showed remarkable resilience against South Africa in the opening session of Day 4 of the second Test, despite losing one wicket. Skipper Shan Masood remains at the crease, not out at 119, and Pakistan trails by 152 runs with 8 wickets in hand. South Africa, having won the first match, will look to complete a clean sweep in the two-match series.

After suffering a crushing defeat in the first One-Day International (ODI) against New Zealand, Sri Lanka is determined to make a resounding comeback in the second ODI scheduled for January 8, 2025. The opening match, held on January 5, 2025, saw Sri Lanka succumb to a comprehensive 9-wicket loss, leaving them with much to reflect on as they prepare for the upcoming challenge.

On a challenging day of Test cricket in Johannesburg, Pakistan displayed resilience after being forced to follow on, thanks to a stellar century from skipper Shan Masood. At the close of play on Day 3, Pakistan stood at 213/1 in their second innings, with Masood unbeaten on 102 and Pakistan still trailing by 208 runs.

South Africa tightened their grip on the second and final Test against Pakistan, enforcing the follow-on after bowling out the visitors for a meager 194 in their first innings. With a mammoth total of 615 runs on the board, South Africa’s dominance was evident from the outset, leaving Pakistan in dire straits.

Matt Henry’s sensational four-wicket haul powered New Zealand to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International (ODI) of the series. The hosts, now leading 1-0, showcased a clinical performance with both bat and ball, leaving Sri Lanka with plenty to ponder ahead of the next match.

Australia has secured its first Test series victory against India in a decade, triumphing 3-1 in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The final match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) saw the hosts claim a six-wicket win, booking their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord’s in June 2025.

CAPE TOWN: Pakistan find themselves in deep trouble at the close of Day 2 of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands. The visitors are precariously placed at 64 for 3 in their first innings, trailing South Africa’s colossal 615-run total.

The 3-match One-Day International (ODI) series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is set to begin on January 5, 2025, and both teams enter the contest with an equal chance of securing a victory. The first ODI is crucial as both sides aim to gain momentum for the upcoming Champions Trophy, adding extra significance to the series.

The fifth and final Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground has reached an intriguing stage, with India holding a slender lead of 145 runs at stumps on Day 2. After managing only a 4-run lead in the first innings, India’s second innings has been a rollercoaster, ending the day at 141/6.