Sports Bulletin of January 1 : From BCCI Rejecting Gautam Gambhir's BGT Demand To 'Chaos' In Rohit Sharma-Led Indian Dressing Room

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From BCCI rejecting Gautam Gambhir's Border-Gavaskar Trophy demand to 'chaos' in Rohit Sharma-led Indian dressing room, many things have unfolded in the sports world.

Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Cristiano Ronaldo and many more take centre stage on New Year day, Wednesday (January 1) in the World of Sports. Here are the ten unmissable stories of the day.

1) Gautam Gambhhir Wanted Chesteshwar Pujara For BGT, But Selectors Shut Him Down - Report

As per a report by The Indian Express, India head coach wanted star batter Cheteshwar Pujara in the Indian squad for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy but the BCCI selectors didn't agree to the demand.

2) Rohit Sharma Loses Indian Dressing Room as Senior Player Shows Himself as Interim Captain - Report

According to a report by The Indian Express, the Indian dressing room doesn't look good as India are trailing 1-2 in the ongoing BGT. There is complete chaos within the team, as a senior player is positioning himself as a potential interim leader, touting his ability to "fix" the team's current struggles ahead of captain Rohit Sharma.

3) India to face Australia in Sydney in 'Pink Test'

The India vs Australia 5th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played in Sydney as a 'Pink Test'. The Australian players will wear pink hats, the stadium will be of pink theme along with fundraisers as it is an attempt to raise awareness and for the fight against breast cancer. It is supported by the McGrath Foundation, established by Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath.

4) MS Dhoni celebrates New Year in Goa

Former India cricket team captain and Chennai Super Kings superstar, MS Dhoni was spotted in Goa, celebrating New Year with family in Goa.

5) Brisbane International: Star Pair Of Novak Djokovic-Nick Kyrgios Crash In Second Round

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios, playing as a wild-card doubles team at the Brisbane International, were eliminated in the second round on Wednesday. They lost 6-2, 3-6, 10-8 to the top seeds, Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus.

6) 'Grateful For Being Alive': West Ham Star Michail Antonio Out Of Hospital After Car Crash

West Ham forward Michail Antonio, recovering from a December car crash, shared a heartfelt message with fans after being discharged from the hospital. "Happy New Year - and I'll be back on that pitch soon," he wrote as shared by the club. Reflecting on the incident, Antonio added, "This year, I know exactly what I'm grateful for: being alive."

7) David Warner Registers For PSL Draft After Being Unsold In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

After going unsold in the 2025 IPL Mega Auction, David Warner has registered as a marquee player for the Pakistan Super League Season 10 draft. The PSL's official X account announced, "Ending 2024 on a high. The Aussie powerhouse David Warner has registered for the PSL Draft."

8) Bengal Beat Kerala 1-0 To Win Santosh Trophy For 33rd Time

West Bengal clinched their 33rd National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy title with a 1-0 victory over Kerala in Hyderabad. Robi Hansda scored the decisive goal in added time of the second half at the Gachibowli Stadium.

9) Cristiano Ronaldo Hints At Possible Move From Saudi Pro League In 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly considering leaving the Saudi Pro League in 2025. Sources indicate two certainties: he intends to continue playing and is open to a new challenge, despite feeling comfortable in Saudi Arabia and contributing to football's growth in the Middle East.

10) R Vaishali Wins Women's World Blitz Chess Bronze As India Sign Off On A High

India's R Vaishali secured bronze in the women's World Blitz Championship after a strong performance. She beat China's Zhu Jiner 2.5-1.5 in the quarter-finals but lost 0.5-2.5 to Ju Wenjun in the semi-finals, continuing India's impressive chess run following Koneru Humpy's rapid title win.