The first Test of the year played at Sydney Cricket Ground is termed Pink Test. The venue's stands, signs, and stumps, are adorned in pink during the Test. The motive behind it is to spread awareness about breast cancer. The Test's third day, called Jane McGrath Day, honours Glenn McGrath's wife Jane, who died of breast cancer in 2008.

What is Pink Test in cricket?   

R-Truth has been parodying 16-time world champion John Cena over the past few years in WWE. In a recent interview, Truth revealed that Cena gave him his blessing to imitate the Leader of the Cenation’s signature style. The 52-year-old hilariously refers to Cena as his childhood hero, despite being older than Cena himself.

R-Truth reveals John Cena approved his parody in WWE

Recipients of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awards- Manu Bhaker, Gukesh D, Harmanpreet Singh and Praveen Kumar- will get ₹25 lakh as prize money, along with a medallion and a citation. Arjuna Award recipients, which include para-swimmer Murlikant Petkar, will get ₹15 lakh prize money. Dronacharya Award recipients get ₹10 lakh in regular category and ₹15 lakh in lifetime category.

How much prize money will Manu, Gukesh & other National Sports Award winners get?

Chris Lynn emerged as the match-winner for Adelaide Strikers as they defeated Melbourne Renegades by five wickets in 20th match of the 2024-25 Big Bash League in Melbourne. Chasing a target of 143, Lynn smashed 88 off 51 balls, propelling the Strikers to victory in 17.1 overs. The win marked their second victory of the season, snapping a three-game losing streak.

WATCH: Chris Lynn smashes 88 off 51 balls in BBL 2024-25

Former Australia batter Justin Langer has been appointed as London Spirit’s head coach in the Hundred. The 54-year-old replaced Trevor Bayliss, who left last month after serving the team for three years. Langer is currently Lucknow Super Giants’ coach in the Indian Premier League.

Justin Langer named as London Spirit's new head coach

The FIA and F1 released the calendar for the 2025 Formula One World Championship on Wednesday, January 1, featuring several changes from the previous season. The 75th season will commence with the Australian Grand Prix, reclaiming its position as the season opener. Meanwhile, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races have been rescheduled to April.

FIA confirms Formula 1 calendar for 2025 season

On Thursday, January 2, Afghanistan made a whopping five changes in their playing XI for the second Test of the two-match series against Zimbabwe, which is currently being played in Bulawayo. After missing out on playing in the first Test match of the series last month due to personal reasons, Rashid Khan has made his return to the team.

Afghanistan bring back Rashid Khan for 2nd Test against Zimbabwe

Beau Webster broke into the Australian Test team after a remarkable Sheffield Shield 2023-24 season, amassing over 900 runs and taking more than 30 wickets. He became only the second player, after Sir Garfield Sobers, to achieve this feat in a single season. Webster's all-round performance made him the top choice to replace Mitchell Marsh in the squad.

How Beau Webster earned his spot in the Australian Test team

World Chess Champion D Gukesh is all set to make history after being selected for Khel Ratna Award. At 18 years, 7 months, and 20 days, Gukesh will break the record currently held by Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, who received the award at the age of 19 years, 11 months, and 2 days. Bindra had won gold in Beijing.

D Gukesh set to break Abhinav Bindra's Khel Ratna Award record

After a two-year hiatus, Overwatch 2 is returning to China as Blizzard and NetEase Games have reached a new agreement ahead of the 2025 Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS). All player data will be restored to ensure a seamless experience. The game is scheduled to relaunch on February 19, 2025, with the OWCS Champions Clash set for April.