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The India vs South Africa T20I in Lucknow was abandoned without a ball bowled after dense fog and hazardous air quality crippled visibility at Ekana Stadium. The washout triggered sharp criticism of the BCCI for hosting winter matches in pollution-prone North Indian cities.

Following the abandonment of an India-South Africa T20I in Lucknow due to fog, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor urged the BCCI to schedule winter matches in South India, citing better visibility. The BCCI said it will review its scheduling policy.

Mark Goldbridge’s company filings reveal a multi-million payout, showcasing the YouTuber’s profitable yet controversial rise.

Australia dominated Day 2 of the Adelaide Test, leaving England 158 runs behind at 213/8. Mitchell Starc scored a vital fifty, Nathan Lyon surpassed McGrath’s wicket tally, triggering England’s collapse, while Snicko DRS controversy added drama.

R Ashwin questions CSK’s Sarfaraz Khan signing and predicts Dhoni may step back in IPL 2026.

Gujarat Titans Chairman Jinal Mehta stated the team is happy with the IPL auction outcome, having made minimal changes to their core squad. He expressed confidence for the upcoming season, building on past success and Shubman Gill's leadership.

Hill View Rajouri beat FCC Bajabain by 30 runs to win the Indian Army-organised Brig Usman Premier League in Rajouri. Player Sajid Khan lauded the event, the prize money, and urged youth to choose sports over drugs.

The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) has announced a Rs 5.92 crore prize pool for Season 3. The champions will receive Rs 2 crore, the runners-up Rs 1 crore, and the MVP will be awarded a Porsche 911, reinforcing its support for grassroots talent.

The IDCA's 4th Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf has commenced in Kolkata. Running from Dec 18-23, the event features semi-finals between Delhi-Bengal and Odisha-J&K, aiming to test the endurance of hearing-impaired cricketers.

Jack Grealish sparks debate by naming Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye more skilful than Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer.