After a four-game losing streak, Manchester City are hoping to turn things around as they face Tottenham. Arsenal's win over Nottingham Forest helps them stay in the race for their first Premier League title in over 20 years, thanks to a strong performance from Martin Odegaard, who returned from injury. Meanwhile, Chelsea remain ahead of Arsenal on goal difference after a win against Leicester in Enzo Maresca's first game as manager.
Chelsea emerged victorious against Leicester with a 2-1 win, thanks to goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez in the first and second half respectively. Mads Hermansen's save and a disallowed goal added to the intensity of the game, but the visitors held on to secure all three points. This win puts Chelsea just one point behind 2nd placed Manchester City in the Premier League standings.
Arsenal and Brighton both clinched 1-0 victories in their respective matches against Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth, thanks to goals from Pedro and Saka. In other matches, Aston Villa and Wolves each scored equalizers against Crystal Palace and Fulham, while Manchester City took on Tottenham in a late match. Chelsea kicked off the day with a win against Leicester, and football fans can share their thoughts through #bbcfootball on WhatsApp or text.
Chelsea dominated Leicester City in their Premier League clash, with Nicolas Jackson scoring the only goal of the match in the 15th minute. The grudge match saw Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca returning to his old club for the first time since leaving in the summer. Despite having a goal disallowed for offside, the Blues were in complete control with around 70% possession. Young talent Noni Madueke also impressed, but had his goal ruled out for an offside call that was later revealed to be incorrect after the Spaniard was the one who cut the ball back for Madueke.
In this interview, Desert Vipers' Luke Wood, who has played in the Indian Premier League for the Mumbai Indians, talks about the ongoing debate on the best Test batter in the modern era. While acknowledging the greatness of Virat Kohli and Babar Azam as multi-format players, Wood believes that Joe Root's consistent performance in the Test format makes him the best. He also shares his experience of playing in the IPL and how the Twenty20 format presents a unique challenge for bowlers.
Mohammed Siraj's impressive performance in the Australia vs India Test match not only helped the team gain a lead of 83 runs, but also catapulted his career to new heights. The right-arm medium-fast bowler from Hyderabad has established himself in the international arena with his debut in 2018 and subsequent participation in the Indian Premier League. As per the recent BCCI annual retainership, Siraj is now a Grade A cricketer earning a salary of Rs. 5 crore, in addition to his IPL salary of Rs. 7 crore. With the recent T20 World Cup victory in 2024, Siraj and other team members are also set to receive a cash prize of INR 125 crore.
With IBDF's current president, K Madhawan, departing after the merger of Disney Star and Viacom18, all eyes are on who will take his place. Industry experts are predicting JioStar, the powerhouse created by the merger of Disney Star and Reliance's media businesses, to be the obvious choice for leading the industry body. JioStar currently holds a dominant position in the industry and its representative taking over as IBDF president would not be a surprise.
In a recent interaction, Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant revealed the real reason behind his release from the Delhi Capitals franchise. Pant was released by the team ahead of the mega auction on November 24 and has since been one of the most highly sought-after players. With the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction just a day away, the buzz around Pant's auction price has only added fuel to the fire. The Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batsman recently shared a pleasant interaction with long-time rival Nathan Lyon, adding fuel to rumours about a possible rift between the two. Pant and fellow big-name players like Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul were all released by their franchises, leaving them up for grabs by the highest bidder at the auction.
With the IPL mega auction just around the corner, teams will be vying for top overseas players such as Jos Buttler, Mitchell Starc, Marco Jansen, Mitchell Marsh, and Liam Livingstone. Buttler's batting prowess and leadership qualities make him a hot commodity, while Starc's thunderbolts and left-arm angle could fetch him a big bid. Youngsters like Jansen and Livingstone also have a chance to land lucrative deals with their impressive T20 performances. It remains to be seen which team will come out on top in the bidding war for these players.
As the mega IPL auction draws near, all eyes are on some of the biggest names in Indian cricket who are expected to go for huge sums. Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, and Arshdeep Singh are all on the radar of several teams looking to strengthen their squads. But where will these players ultimately end up? Let's take a closer look at the potential destinations for them. Likely Destinations for Top Indian Players in the IPL 2024 Auction The IPL 2024 auction is set to be a star-studded affair, with some of the top Indian players up for grabs. Among them, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan are expected to be the most sought-after players. With teams like Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Kolkata Knight Riders in the mix, it will be interesting to see who manages to secure these talented cricketers in the auction.