Having said that, India and Sri Lanka are still in contention for the second finalist. The two Asian countries are at the third and fourth place in the standings, with Sri Lanka set to host the Aussies for a two-match Test rubber.
What seemed destined to be a classic end to the Boxing Day Test turned into a disheartening collapse for India as Australia delivered a disciplined and fiery final session at the MCG, clinching a 184-run victory to take a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).
The 184-run defeat in the Boxing Day Test has put India in a must-win situation ahead of the New Year’s Test in Sydney, to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which they have held for more than a decade now.
India pacer Arshdeep Singh has been shortlisted for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year after a splendid year with the Men in Blue that saw him lift the T20 World Cup in Barbados.
Delhi Royals have been officially unveiled as the latest franchise of the Legend 90 League, set to commence in February 2025.
Pep Guardiola's reaction is believed to have triggered by the role Arsenal played in the group of eight Premier League clubs wich had campaigned for City's European ban.
Juventus are on the verge of winning their ninth straight Serie A title after beating Lazio 2-1 on Monday at the empty Allianz Stadium.
It took the five-time Ballon d'Or winner 61 matches to achieve the feat.
On ending the 18 months reign of Jason Holder, Ben Stokes has become the first England cricketer to achieve the feat since Andrew Flintoff in May 2006.
Cristiano Ronaldo is now eyeing to finish the season as the top-scorer which will make him the only player to do so in England, Spain and Italy.
