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CAF president Patrice Motsepe announces AFCON will shift to a four‑year cycle after 2028, sparking controversy across Africa. Coaches, players, and federations clash over whether the move empowers European clubs or makes competition more attractive.

Australia will field an all-pace attack in the fourth Ashes Test, with Steve Smith citing a green MCG pitch. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon are out, Khawaja is preferred over Inglis, and Smith returns to captain after recovering from vertigo.

Amad Diallo struck for Ivory Coast, Riyad Mahrez bagged a brace for Algeria, and Cameroon plus Burkina Faso sealed dramatic wins as AFCON group stage action lit up Morocco. Zidane watched on as Algeria hit their 100th AFCON goal.

Aston Villa take on Chelsea in a crucial Premier League clash as the title race heats up. Arsenal lead at Christmas, Manchester City chase, Liverpool battle striker woes, and Manchester United suffer a Bruno Fernandes injury blow.

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez says 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is still a guaranteed starter for the 2026 World Cup, praising his talent, experience and “contagious” hunger despite age and a recent ban.

RCB pacer Yash Dayal’s anticipatory bail in an alleged rape case has been rejected by the Jaipur POCSO Court. Accused of sexually exploiting a minor under the guise of aiding her cricket career, his IPL participation is now in serious doubt.

Virat Kohli returned to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after 16 years with a match-winning century for Delhi against Andhra in Bengaluru. With no spectators allowed, fans climbed trees to watch him. During the knock, Kohli also crossed 16,000 List A runs.

Rohtak Royals, the new Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) franchise, has appointed legendary defender Surender Nada as its Head Coach. Nada, known for his ankle-hold technique, aims to build a competitive unit for the team's inaugural season.

Priyank Panchal lauds Ishan Kishan as a three-format option for India, citing his explosive batting and skill against spin. Kishan bolstered his case by smashing a 33-ball century for Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Karnataka.

After Rohit Sharma’s 155 off 94 balls on his Vijay Hazare Trophy return after seven years, teammate Sarfaraz Khan paid tribute on Instagram, using the song ‘Mumbai Cha Raja’ and captioning it ‘Pure Fire’ to celebrate Rohit’s match-winning knock.