Sports Bulletin For December 6: From major cricket milestones to significant developments in Indian football and Olympic ambitions, the week in sports has been packed with standout performances, breakthroughs and major announcements.
Here’s a quick roundup of the biggest headlines shaping the global and Indian sporting landscape.
1) Shubman Gill Gets Official Fitness Clearance For South Africa T20I Series From BCCI COE: Report
Shubman Gill is reportedly set for a return ahead of the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, with the batter receiving fitness clearance from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru after completing rehab for a recent neck injury as per a report by News18.
A communication from the CoE confirmed his readiness, stating: “Shubman Gill has successfully completed his rehabilitation at CoE and has met the requisite criteria to be declared fit for all formats of the gam
2) Justin Greaves & Kemar Roach Break Sachin Tendulkar & Manoj Prabhakar’s 35-Year-Old Record
Justin Greaves and Kemar Roach rescued the West Indies with a remarkable 180-run stand for the seventh wicket on the final day of the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch. The pair batted for more than four hours and faced over 400 deliveries, ensuring the match ended in a draw. Their effort also surpassed the 35-year-old record held by Sachin Tendulkar and Manoj Prabhakar for the highest seventh-wicket partnership in a fourth innings of a Test match.
3) Quinton De Kock Equals Sanath Jayasuriya’s Record Of Most ODI 100s Against India
Quinton de Kock continued his dominance against India, smashing a rapid century off just 80 balls in the final ODI in Visakhapatnam. The knock marked his seventh hundred in just 23 ODIs against India, putting him level with Sanath Jayasuriya, who scored the same number of centuries over 89 matches against India. De Kock now holds the record for the most ODI hundreds against India.
4) Amit Shah Tells Ahmedabad To Be Prepared: ‘City Is Going To Welcome Olympics’
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday voiced confidence that Ahmedabad will host the 2036 Olympic Games. The statement comes shortly after the city secured the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, Shah said, “You recently won the bid for the Commonwealth Games. But be ready, because Ahmedabad is also set to host the Olympics in 2036.”
5) Mitchell Starc Becomes 2nd Australian Cricketer After Pat Cummins To Achieve Huge WTC Feat
Mitchell Starc continued his strong Ashes campaign, making an impact with the bat during Day 3 of the second Test in Brisbane. The Australian pacer reached 46 off 95 balls by tea and, in the process, crossed 1,000 runs in the World Test Championship. He needed 43 runs in the match to achieve the milestone and reached it during the 98th over of Australia’s innings at The Gabba.
6) India Beat Belgium In Thrilling Shoot-Out To Enter FIH Junior Hockey World Cup Semifinal
Goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh delivered a standout performance, making crucial saves in a tense shootout to help India edge past Belgium 4-3 and secure a spot in the FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup semi-finals. The match ended 2-2 in regulation time, after which Sharda Nand Tiwari scored three times in the shootout and Prince Deep’s brilliance sealed India’s dramatic victory.
7) Asian Games Gold Medallist Suspended After Testing Positive For Banned Substance
Former Asian Games gold medallist Seema Punia has been handed a 16-month ban after testing positive for a banned substance. According to NADA’s updated list, the 42-year-old’s suspension took effect from November 10, following the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel’s ruling.
8) ISL Teams Push AIFF For Quick Resolution, Warn Of Fallout If Delayed Beyond Dec 8
Indian Super League clubs have urged the All India Football Federation to finalise a decision by December 8, warning that further delays could negatively impact the already-postponed season, PTI reported. The league, usually starting in October, currently has no confirmed start date.