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Meghalaya booked their place in the final round of the Senior Men’s National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025–26 with a tense 2–1 win over Arunachal Pradesh in their final Group E match on December 23.

Meghalaya edge Arunachal to seal Santosh Trophy final round place

James PK Sangma is the newly elected president of the Meghalaya Cricket Association. His leadership is set to drive cricket development and revitalise the sport in Meghalaya

James PK Sangma elected president of Meghalaya Cricket Association

Australia wrapped up the Ashes in ruthless style at the Adelaide Oval, beating England by 82 runs to take an unassailable 3–0 lead in the five-match series, with two Tests still to play. The urn was retained inside just 11 days of cricket, making it one of the joint fastest Ashes decisions in more than a century. Chasing a daunting 435 in the fourth innings, England were bowled out for 352 in the final session on day five, underlining Australia’s complete control in a series that has steadily slipped away from the visitors.

Australia secures Ashes with 3-0 lead after Adelaide win.

Travis Head's 170 pivotal in Australia's second innings.

Pat Cummins leads with 6 wickets, sealing the victory.

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Australia seal Ashes in 11 Days with Adelaide test win, lead England 3–0

India’s squad announcement for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 signaled a clear change in direction, with Shubman Gill the most high-profile omission as the selectors leaned towards clearly defined T20 roles over reputation. The announcement also marked Ishan Kishan’s return to the national setup and saw Axar Patel rewarded with the vice captaincy, highlighting his growing importance in the shortest format.

India omits Shubman Gill for T20 World Cup 2026.

Ishan Kishan returns, adding power and left-handed variety.

Axar Patel named vice captain under Suryakumar Yadav.

Squad to play five T20s against New Zealand in January.

Selectors focus on adaptability and team strategy.

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Gill left out as India make bold calls for T20 World Cup 2026; Kishan returns, Axar named vice captain

Assam

The Assam Cabinet, on December 18, decided to appoint Simu Das, a member of the Indian cricket team that won the Women’s T20 Blind World Cup, as a physical instructor under the Directorate of Sports and Youth Welfare, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Assam Cabinet approves appointment of World Cup-winning blind cricketer as physical instructor

Indian football defender Sandesh Jhingan has taken aim at the massive spending on Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour, saying crores pumped into the three-city spectacle stand in sharp contrast to the fragile state of domestic football in the country. Jhingan’s comments highlight growing frustration within the Indian football community over misplaced priorities, at a time when the sport’s local ecosystem teeters on the brink. 

Jhingan criticizes funds spent on Messi's India tour.

He highlights disparity in support for domestic football.

Jhingan calls for investment in grassroots football.

Messi's tour faced organizational issues in Kolkata.

Jhingan urges focus on structure and stability in football.

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Crores for Messi G.O.A.T. tour, “No willingness to invest in football within India”: Sandesh Jhingan

Nongkseh secured the SSA Champions Cup with a dramatic extra-time comeback against Shillong Lajong. The match was fiercely contested, with Nongkseh showing resilience to clinch the trophy

Nongkseh win SSA Champions Cup with extra-time comeback against Shillong Lajong

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on December 13 contrasted West Bengal’s handling of Lionel Messi’s Kolkata appearance with large, peaceful public gatherings in other states, saying the chaos reflected a “total collapse of law and order” and an extreme culture of VIP privilege.

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‘No mishap in Guwahati, chaos in Bengal’: Himanta flags ‘total collapse of law and order’ after Messi event

‘We want Messi’: Chaos at Salt Lake Stadium as fans protest brief glimpse of footaball star

‘We want Messi’: Chaos at Salt Lake Stadium as fans protest brief glimpse of football star

Meghalaya fans brave journey to catch glimpse of Messi in Kolkata

Messi arrived in the city amid tight security as thousands of fans gathered outside venues and along routes hoping for a glimpse of the football icon. Authorities were forced to use an alternate route to escort him due to the overwhelming turnout. This is Messi’s first visit to India since 2011.

Messi returns to India after 14 years, Kolkata turns into a sea of fans

Four Assam cricketers have been suspended amid corruption allegations related to the SMAT 2025 tournament. The association has filed an FIR and vowed strict action following the investigation

Assam suspends four cricketers, files FIR over alleged corruption in SMAT 2025

The IPL 2026 mini-auction is gearing up for a high-voltage day in Abu Dhabi, with a final shortlist of 350 players that includes 240 Indians and 110 overseas names. The pool was trimmed from an initial 1,390 registrations, and the buzz intensified further when Quinton de Kock and a few others, initially missing from the long list, were added late at the request of franchises. In all, 35 additional players have been included in the final list.

240 Indian and 110 international players in IPL 2026 auction.

Cameron Green a top target among overseas players.

Ravi Bishnoi and Venkatesh Iyer lead Indian ₹2 crore category.

Kolkata Knight Riders have largest purse at ₹64.30 crore.

Late overseas additions include Quinton de Kock and George Linde.

Ravi Bishnoi, Prithvi Shaw headline 240 Indians in 350-Player IPL 2026 mini-auction

Lando Norris won the Formula 1 championship by just two points after a thrilling season finale in Abu Dhabi. Max Verstappen fought hard but fell short in a closely contested battle

Abu Dhabi Déjà Vu: Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to F1 crown by two points

Rohit’s 121* in the 3rd ODI against Australia this October was far more than another day in his long list of milestones. It came at a venue where he has repeatedly stamped his authority, and it carried the assurance of a man who knows exactly how to pace an innings. Kohli’s return, though, had a different emotional beat. After back-to-back ducks in the Australia series, he walked into the 3rd ODI with every camera trained on him. His composed 74 steadied him, and from there he rolled into a South Africa series that felt like a highlight reel from his golden years. In the middle of that run came a landmark moment — his 53rd ODI hundred and 84th international century overall — a reminder of why his numbers still sits in a league of their own. Across three innings, he stacked up 302 runs, including two centuries and a 65 not out, averaging 151 and became the player of the series.

Rohit and Kohli reaffirm ODI status with recent performances.

Rohit hits 121* in Sydney, surpasses 2,400 ODI runs vs Australia.

Kohli scores 302 runs in SA series, wins Player of the Series.

Kohli's 53rd ODI hundred marks return to form.

Veterans' performances prompt rethink on their roles in Indian cricket.

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Rohit against Australia and Kohli against South Africa: How the two Stalwarts proved age is just a number

The ASMITA Zonal Rugby League – East Zone is set to begin in Guwahati on December 6 and 7, bringing together top women rugby talent from across the region for two days of competitive action at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex. Teams from Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal will compete across Senior, Junior, and Sub-Junior categories, making it one of the most anticipated zonal events in the ASMITA calendar.

ASMITA Zonal Rugby League starts in Guwahati on 6 December.

Event features teams from Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.

ASMITA initiative boosts rugby participation among young women.

47 district-level ASMITA leagues held with 8,246 athletes.

Assam emerges as a leading rugby center in Northeast India.

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ASMITA East Zone rugby league set to kick off in Guwahati on December 6

Shillong Lajong halted Nongkseh’s imposing 11-match winning streak with a 1-1 draw in a high-stakes SSA Champions Cup Group B fixture that delivered major implications for the knockout stage.

Lajong and Nongkseh draw 1-1, both reach semifinals.

Nongkseh's 11-match winning streak ends.

Lajong extends unbeaten run to 15 games.

Shillong Lajong hold Nongkseh 1-1 to halt streak in SSA Champions Cup

Despite all the batting brilliance, India’s bowling couldn’t close out the game and the target disappeared in front of their eyes. What unfolded wasn’t a one-off. It was another reminder that even at home, even after posting 350-plus, India’s bowling often lacks the sharpness needed to defend big totals. The runs weren’t the issue. The bowling was. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh got wickets early, but there was little support from the other end. Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana leaked runs heavily, with Prasidh going at over 10 an over the exact phase where India missed the presence of specialists like Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj.

India's bowlers fail to defend 358, series levelled 1-1.

India's 27th ODI loss after scoring 300+ raises concerns.

Omission of Chahal and experienced bowlers criticized.

Prasidh Krishna in action as India’s bowlers struggled to defend 358 vs South Africa

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India’s ODI bowling puzzle: Why big totals are no longer safe

Virat Kohli will feature in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, marking a meaningful return to domestic 50 over cricket for the former India captain. Kohli last played the tournament in 2010, and his comeback after a 15-year gap has instantly become one of the major storylines heading into the new season.

Virat Kohli returns to Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years.

Kohli's participation boosts Delhi's squad and tournament profile.

BCCI reminds players to engage in domestic cricket when not on national duty.

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Virat Kohli returns to Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 Years

The 15th Manipur Polo International concluded on Friday with a remarkable victory for India B (Manipur), who defeated Colombia 8–5 in a thrilling final played at the historic Imphal Polo Ground (Mapal Kangjeibung). 

India B (Manipur) triumphs over Colombia as 15th Manipur Polo International concludes in Imphal

Charhajare Cricket Club clinched the Khelo India cricket tournament title in a nail-biting finale, defeating The Legends Damdei by 11 runs at the Damdei Christian College Ground in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. 

The high-voltage final, held under the aegis of the IG, Manipur and Nagaland Sector and guided by the DIG CRPF Kangpokpi, brought the curtain down on a tournament aimed at fostering peace, unity and harmony through sports.

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Charhajare Cricket Club lifts Khelo India cricket title in Kangpokpi after thrilling final

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