Daily Sports Headlines December 6, 2022

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are all set to go head-to-head in the battle for most ODI runs against Bangladesh for India as they try to bounce back from their defeat on Sunday

Team India began its Bangladesh tour on a disappointing note.
The ICC on Monday stated that India have been fined 80 percent of their match fee for falling four overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration

Brazil crush South Korea 4-1 to reach quarter-finals.
Neymar inspired Brazil to an impressive 4-1 win over South Korea in the Round of 16 phase of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday.

BCCI marks a first: Women umpires in Ranji Trophy soon.
Janani Narayanan, Gayathri Venugopalan and Vrinda rathi. The three pioneers will now officiate on-field in Ranji Trophy matches this season with the Indian board deciding to draft women umpires in the men’s domestic circuit.

Pakistan versus ENGLAND, 1st Test: James Anderson beats Anil Kumble in ‘THIS’ record as he enters history books. With two wickets in the second innings against England, Jimmy Anderson has now registered a new world record.

Croatia beat Japan on penalties to claim World Cup quarterfinal spot. Croatia progressed into the World Cup quarterfinals after winning a penalty shootout over Japan on Monday following a hard-fought 1-1 draw in regulation time.

The defending champions Jaffna Kings will begin their Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2022 campaign against the Galle Gladiators in the opening fixture of the tournament at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on Tuesday, December 6.

Cristiano Ronaldo has made a sensational move to Saudi Arabia side Al-Nassr on a two and a half year deal, worth 200 million euros per season. With Manchester United recently terminating his contract, Cristiano Ronaldo has sensationally joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.

Pro Kabaddi Top Raider, Top Defender 2022: Two big matches in the Pro Kabaddi League 2022 took place last night at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. The Gujarat Giants squared off against Season 2 champions U Mumba and Bengaluru Bulls took on UP Yoddhas. This is the Most Raid Points, Most Tackle Points.

Royal Challengers Bangalore will head into the IPL 2023 Auction with a remaining purse of 8.75 Crores in which to buy seven players and a couple of overseas slots to fill. They released just four players doing very well to retain the core of the side. The side made it to the playoffs but lost out to Rajasthan Royals in the second qualifier. The auction will be held on December 23 in Kochi.

Ben Stokes hails Rawalpindi win as one of England’s greatest away victories. England skipper revealed why his side made an early declaration call on day four, a decision that eventually helped England seal one of their greatest away wins in a Test match.

Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh have been picked in India’s Under-19 World Cup squad only after the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed their eligibility. The selection panel, it is learnt, wanted to be sure about the eligibility of both players since the two have already represented India at the senior international level.

Qatar World Cup – England Braced For “Biggest Test” Against France: said Gareth Southgate. Senegal Coach Aliou Cisse bemoaned Sadio Mane’s absence and his team’s lapse of concentration in defence against England.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal will take on Switzerland in the round of 16 clash at the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Wednesday. However, ahead of the knockout tie a poll conducted by a Portuguese sports newspaper A Bola showed a surprising outcome.

Saudi Arabia set to host 2027 Asian Cup after India withdraws bid.
The Asian Football Confederation issued a statement Monday saying the All Indian Football Federation had withdrawn from the host selection process. No reason was published.

Deepika Padukone will unveil the FIFA World Cup trophy during the finals, making her perhaps the first global actor to do so in the history of FIFA. The FIFA World Cup final will be played on December 18 at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, Qatar.