Sports Bulletin of February 12: From Shubman Gill Ton in IND vs ENG 1st ODI to Real Madrid Win Against Man City

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From Shubman Gill's century in IND vs ENG 1st ODI in Ahmedabad to Real Madrid's win against Man City in the UCL 2024-25 play-offs first leg at Etihad Stadium, many things have unfolded in the sports world.

Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli's feat for India, Real Madrid, and Manchester City in UCL 2024-25 are dominating the proceedings on a busy Tuesday (February 12) in the World of Sports. Here are the nine unmissable stories of the day -

1. Shubman Gill Smashes Ton, Becomes Fastest Batter to Make 2500-run Mark

Indian cricketer Shubman Gill has become the fastest batter to reach 2,500 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), achieving this milestone in just 50 innings. He surpassed the previous record held by South Africa's Hashim Amla, who reached the mark in 53 innings. Gill accomplished this feat during the third ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

2. Shubman Gill Becomes First Indian Batter to Hit Centuries in All Three Formats at a Single Venue

Indian cricketer Shubman Gill has become the first Indian batter to score centuries in all three international formats at a single venue-the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. He achieved his maiden T20I century against New Zealand on February 1, 2023, scoring an unbeaten 126. Gill then notched a Test century against Australia on March 9, 2023, with a score of 128. He completed the trio with an ODI century against England on February 12, 2025, scoring 112.

3. Virat Kohli Hits Half-century, Becomes Fastest to Reach 16000 Runs Mark Across All Formats

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fastest player to reach 16,000 international runs. He accomplished this feat in just 350 innings, surpassing the previous record held by Hashim Amla, who reached the mark in 363 innings. Kohli's consistent performance across all formats continues to set new benchmarks in the cricketing world.

4. India vs England 1st innings report

In the first ODI between India and England on February 12, 2025, in Ahmedabad, India posted a formidable total of 356 runs. Shubman Gill led the innings with a stellar 112, supported by Shreyas Iyer's 78. England's Adil Rashid was the standout bowler, claiming 4 wickets for 64 runs. India's aggressive batting set a challenging target for England.

5. Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out of Champions Trophy 2025 With Back Injury Yet to Heal, Replacement Announced

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a recurring back injury. His absence is a major setback for Team India, impacting their bowling strength ahead of the tournament. Harshit Rana has been named as his replacement. A BCCI source stated, "His recovery is taking longer than expected."

6. Mitchell Starc Withdraws from Champions Trophy 2025 Final Australia Squad, Steve Smith to Lead Side

Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from Australia's Champions Trophy 2025 squad due to personal reasons. His exit adds to Australia's injury woes, with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood also sidelined. Cricket Australia expressed support, with chief selector George Bailey praising Starc's dedication. Steve Smith will lead the team, and Sean Abbott will spearhead the revamped pace attack.

7. Blow For Afghanistan & Mumbai Indians as Allah Ghazanfar Forced Out of Champions Trophy & IPL 2025 With Fracture

Allah Ghazanfar has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 and IPL 2025 due to a severe fracture in his lower back. The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed he will need at least four months to recover. Nangyal Kharoti has been named as his replacement for the Champions Trophy squad.

8. Matthew Kuhnemann Bowling Action Under Scanner, Spinner Set For Tests

Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action is under scrutiny after being reported during the Test series against Sri Lanka. He will undergo independent testing at an ICC-accredited center, likely in Brisbane. Cricket Australia stated, "We will support Matt through the process of clearing this matter." Kuhnemann is allowed to play domestic cricket but is barred from international matches until cleared. For more details, visit MyKhel.

9. Manchester City Fans Pop Out Huge Rodri Banner with Ballon d'Or in Match Against Real Madrid

During the Champions League playoff at Etihad Stadium, Manchester City fans displayed a banner featuring Rodri holding the Ballon d'Or, accompanied by the phrase "Stop crying your heart out," referencing Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior's Ballon d'Or snub. Vinícius used this as motivation, contributing significantly to Real Madrid's 3-2 victory over City. He remarked, "It gave me the drive to perform better."

10. Champions League Playoffs 1st Leg Results Roundup

In the UEFA Champions League playoffs on February 11, 2025, Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland netted twice for City, but late goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham clinched the win for Madrid. Juventus edged past PSV Eindhoven 2-1, with Samuel Mbangula scoring the decisive goal. Borussia Dortmund triumphed 3-0 over Sporting CP, while Paris Saint-Germain defeated Brest 3-0.