The 4th T20I between India and South Africa at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow was abandoned after excessive fog and poor visibility made play impossible, even after six ground inspections by match officials. The toss had already been delayed earlier due to the dense fog, and conditions failed to improve as the evening progressed, forcing the umpires to call off the game altogether. The decision disappointed fans and players alike, with environmental conditions, including hazardous air quality and thick smog, being widely cited as the main reason for the cancellation. India still lead the five-match series 2-1, with the final T20I scheduled in Ahmedabad.
Legendary Sachin Tendulkar met the T20 World Cup-winning Indian Women's blind cricket team and praised their determination to overcome challenges and bring glory to the country while emphasizing the long road ahead . The meeting between the former India cricketer and the women’s blind cricket team took place here at the MIG Cricket Club on Tuesday.
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In Kakamega County, Kenya, the Luhya community’s traditional bullfighting drew a large crowd on Nov. 29, as two bulls, newcomer Shakahola and longtime favorite Promise, faced off in the arena. The match lasted about three minutes, with the bulls locking horns and tearing up the ground. Shakahola emerged victorious, ending Promise’s decade-long dominance. The crowd, many of whom place bets on the outcomes, celebrated with cheers and dancing as Promise exited the arena with blood marks on his hide.
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New York Knicks defeated San Antonio Spurs 124-113 to win the NBA Cup in Las Vegas, riding a strong second-half surge after trailing for long periods. OG Anunoby led the charge with 28 points, Jalen Brunson scored 25 to earn NBA Cup MVP, and New York took control with a decisive 13-1 run late in the third quarter. The Knicks dominated the paint and the glass, outrebounding the Spurs 59-42, with Mitchell Robinson pulling down 15 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns fought through a calf injury to record a double-double. NBA Basketball Game’s 21 points and Victor Wembanyama’s 18 kept San Antonio in the contest, but New York closed it out clinically.
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Barcelona edged past third-tier side Guadalajara 2-0 in their Copa del Rey Round of 32 clash, booking a place in the last 16 after a tough, patient performance on the road. The Blaugrana dominated possession but struggled to break down a resolute Guadalajara defence for much of the match before Andreas Christensen opened the scoring in the 76th minute with a headed effort, finally unlocking the stubborn hosts. Marcus Rashford then sealed the win in stoppage time, showing composure to slot home and ensure progression. Despite early dominance, Barca had to work hard for victory, ultimately turning pressure into late rewards to advance in the competition.
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Australia took charge on the opening day of the third Ashes Test against England, finishing on 326-8 at stumps after electing to bat first in sweltering conditions at Adelaide Oval. Alex Carey stole the spotlight with a composed century (106), his first at home, and was ably supported by Usman Khawaja’s 82, rescuing the hosts from early trouble after they slumped to 94-4. England’s attack was disciplined, with Jofra Archer (3-29) leading the charge and regularly troubling the batters, while Will Jacks chipped in with important breakthroughs. Despite England’s spirited bowling effort, Australia’s recovery through key partnerships gave them a solid platform to build on heading into Day 2, with the contest finely poised.
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Global football icon Lionel Messi on Tuesday visited Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre in Jamnagar, where he participated in traditional rituals and interacted with conservation teams at the facility founded by Anant Ambani. Messi, accompanied by his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, was accorded a traditional welcome, featuring folk music, floral greetings and a ceremonial 'Aarti'.
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Dense fog led to a massive chain collision involving multiple buses and cars on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, triggering fires that left vehicles charred and passengers injured. Rescue teams, firefighters and cranes were deployed as authorities worked to clear the wreckage and rush victims to hospitals following one of the region’s deadliest road accidents this winter.
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