Bangladesh retained their U19 Men’s Asia Cup title by defeating India by 59 runs in the final on December 8, 2024, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh posted 198/9, with Rizan Hossain contributing 47 runs. India’s chase faltered as they were dismissed for 139 in 35.2 overs. Key performances came from Iqbal Hossain Emon, who took 3 wickets, and captain Azizul Hakim, who claimed 3 wickets for just 8 runs. This victory marks Bangladesh’s second consecutive title after winning their first in 2023, handing India a rare defeat in the competition.

India's captain Rohit Sharma faced criticism following his disappointing performance in the second Test against Australia, where he scored 6 and 3 batting at No. 6. Former Australian cricketer Kerry O'Keeffe questioned Rohit's position in the playing XI after the double failure in Adelaide. "It’s a tough gig to come here at 37 years of age. Rohit has averaged 13 in his last five Test matches," O'Keeffe said. He added, "You could count on one hand the number of 37-year-old plusses who have had a significant effect on the series." O'Keeffe suggested considering a "Plan B" for Rohit, noting the relentless Australian pace attack.

India’s chances of qualifying for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final are in jeopardy if they lose the Pink-Ball Test against Australia in Adelaide. A defeat would reduce India's points percentage from 61.11 to 57.29, pushing them out of the top two. With only three remaining Tests, India can’t afford another loss. To secure qualification, they need a maximum of one draw and two wins. A 3-2 series victory over Australia would give them a solid chance, but any further setbacks could eliminate them from the race.

Australia dominated India in the 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, securing a 10-wicket victory in just three days at Adelaide Oval. Travis Head's brilliant 140 and skipper Pat Cummins' five-wicket haul highlighted Australia's emphatic performance. India managed scores of 180 and 175 in their two innings, with Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scoring in both. Mitchell Starc also shone with six wickets in the first innings. Australia's unbeaten streak in pink-ball Tests at Adelaide extends to eight matches. The series is now tied 1-1, with the third Test set for Brisbane on December 14, promising a thrilling contest ahead.

Australia tightened their grip on the 2nd Test in Adelaide, bowling India out for 175 on Day 3. Pat Cummins claimed a brilliant five-wicket haul, with Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland contributing two and three wickets respectively. For India, Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 42, while Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant managed 28 each. Australia now needs just 19 runs to win and level the five-match series. Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj impressed with four wickets each as India bundled out Australia for 337 in the first innings.

India captain Rohit Sharma faced heavy criticism for his captaincy and poor batting during the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Fans lashed out on social media, questioning his field placements and bowling changes as Australia dominated Day 2. Travis Head’s stunning 140 propelled Australia to a 157-run lead, leaving India trailing. Rohit’s underwhelming performance with the bat, scoring 3 and 6 in two innings while batting at No. 6, further fueled the backlash. India ended Day 2 at 128/5, still 29 runs behind. Critics argued Rohit’s decision-making lacked strategy, contributing to India’s precarious position in the match.

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is likely to feature in the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. His playing kit has already been sent to Australia, and fitness clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) is expected soon after assessment in Bengaluru. Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla revealed Shami has been actively playing domestic matches, including the Mushtaq Ali Trophy, to regain match fitness. The 34-year-old pacer, recovering from knee swelling after ankle surgery, could join the team for the Brisbane Test starting Dec 14 or the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Dec 26.

In the 2024 World Chess Championship, Game 10 ended in a draw after 36 moves, leaving D Gukesh and reigning champion Ding Liren tied at 5-5. The match is now a best-of-four contest, with tie-breaks in rapid format looming if the deadlock persists. Ding reverted to the London System, while Gukesh defended solidly. Both players acknowledged the increased stakes, with Gukesh emphasizing precision in every move. Chess legend Susan Polgar remarked on Ding’s steady strategy, pushing Gukesh to take risks. The championship could still hinge on a single decisive game or rapid play dominance.

Australia's Travis Head opened up about his heated exchange with India's Mohammed Siraj during Day 2 of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. Head, who scored a stellar 140 off 141 balls, claimed Siraj misinterpreted his "well bowled" compliment, leading to an animated send-off. The altercation saw Head react sharply, expressing disappointment over the incident. "If they want to act like that, so be it," he remarked. Despite the tension, Head celebrated his hundred by dedicating it to his newborn son, Harrison. Australia leads India by 29 runs, with the visitors struggling at 128/5 in their second innings.

India ended Day 2 of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide at 128/5, still 29 runs behind Australia. The hosts' pace attack, led by Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, and Pat Cummins, dismantled India's top order under the lights. Earlier, Travis Head's blistering 140 and Marnus Labuschagne's solid 64 gave Australia a 157-run first-innings lead. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj shared eight wickets for India but couldn’t prevent the hosts from posting 337. In their second innings, India’s batters struggled, with Rishabh Pant (28*) and Shubman Gill (28) fighting to keep the innings alive. Australia remains in control.