Sports Bulletin of December 28: From Nitish Reddy Maiden Ton to Cristiano Ronaldo Saying Vinicius Jr. Should Have Won Ballon d'Or

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From Nitish Reddy Smashing a brilliant Maiden Ton in India vs Australia 4th Test Day 3 to Cristiano Ronaldo Saying Vinicius Jr. Should Have Won the Ballon d'Or, many things have unfolded in the sports world.

Nitish Reddy, Rishabh Pant, and Cristiano Ronaldo are dominating the proceedings on a busy Saturday (December 28) in the World of Sports. Here are the ten unmissable stories of the day -

1. Nitish Reddy Smashes Maiden Ton

Nitish Kumar Reddy scored his maiden Test century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, rescuing India from a precarious position. Entering at 191/6, he formed a crucial 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar. Reddy's composed innings, culminating in a boundary to reach 100, was celebrated by over 83,000 fans, including his emotional father.

2. Nitish Reddy becomes 3rd Youngest Indian to Test Century on Australia Soil

At 21 years and 216 days, Nitish Kumar Reddy became the third-youngest Indian to score a Test century in Australia, following Sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant. His unbeaten 105 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground also set a new record for the highest Test score by an Indian batting at No. 8 or below in Australia, surpassing Anil Kumble's 87.

3. India vs Australia Day 3 Report

On Day 3 of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India reached 358/9 at stumps, trailing Australia by 116 runs. Nitish Kumar Reddy's maiden Test century and his 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar (50) were pivotal in India's recovery from 221/7.

4. Sunil Gavaskar calls Rishabh Pant 'stupid' for gifting wicket at MCG

During the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Rishabh Pant was dismissed after attempting a risky shot, prompting commentator Sunil Gavaskar to label the act as "stupid" and criticize Pant for not considering the match situation.

5. Ravichandran Ashwin May Have Announced Retirement Due To 'Breach Of Trust' During BGT

Ravichandran Ashwin's unexpected retirement from international cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has sparked speculation about underlying issues. His father suggested that "humiliation" may have influenced Ashwin's decision. Reports indicate Ashwin sought assurances about his role, which were unmet, leading to feelings of a "breach of trust."

6. Corbin Bosch Breaks World Record And Creates Record as South Africa Cricketer

Ravichandran Ashwin's unexpected retirement from international cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has sparked speculation about underlying issues. His father suggested that "humiliation" may have influenced Ashwin's decision. Reports indicate Ashwin sought assurances about his role, which were unmet, leading to feelings of a "breach of trust."

7. Zimbabwe and Sean Williams rewrite records against Afghanistan

In the first Test against Afghanistan, Zimbabwe achieved their highest Test total in 23 years, scoring 586 all out. Sean Williams led with 154 runs, forming a 163-run partnership with captain Craig Ervine, who scored 104. Afghanistan ended day two at 95/2, trailing by 491 runs.

8. Deepti Sharma's record-breaking six-wicket haul against West Indies

In the third ODI against the West Indies, Deepti Sharma achieved remarkable figures of 6 for 31, becoming the first Indian woman to record two six-wicket hauls in ODIs. Her all-round performance, including an unbeaten 39, guided India to a five-wicket victory and a 3-0 series sweep.

9. Cristiano Ronaldo says Vinicius should've won Ballon d'Or

At the Globe Soccer Awards, Cristiano Ronaldo expressed that Vinícius Júnior deserved the Ballon d'Or over Manchester City's Rodri, citing Vinícius's pivotal role in Real Madrid's Champions League victory. Real Madrid boycotted the Paris ceremony in protest of the decision.

10. Kolkata derby on January 11 in question with security issues

The upcoming Kolkata Derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, scheduled for January 11, 2025, is in jeopardy due to security concerns. The Bidhannagar Police who are in charge of security in all the games at the Salt Lake Stadium may be unable to provide adequate security for the match due to most of them engaged in Gangasagar security.