Sports Bulletin of December 22: From India's Champions Trophy Venue to Rohit Sharma injury in Melbourne

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ICC has already finalized the Champions Trophy venue for India's matches, while India captain Rohit Sharma has reportedly injured his left kneee during a training session in Australia.

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1. ICC finalizes Dubai for India matches in Champions Trophy 2025

ICC has finalized India's matches at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai for the upcoming Champions Trophy. The hybrid model was already accepted and now PCB has agreed to arranging India's matches in Dubai.

2. India likely to play Pakistan on February 23 in Champions Trophy 2025

India is along with Pakistan in the same group and will play their group stage match in Champions Trophy on February 23, as per the tentative schedule. Apart from that, New Zealand and Bangladesh are also in India's group. Rohit Sharma and his troops will start their campaign against Bangladesh.

3. Rohit Sharma injures left knee ahead of Melbourne Test

India has potentially suffered a massive blow as captain Rohit Sharma injured his left knee ahead of the Melbourne clash. Rohit injured his knee during practice on Sunday and was seen wrapping his knee with ice-pack. The India captain's absence can be a blow and Abhimanyu Easwaran is a likely replacement if he misses out.

4. PM Narendra Modi pens letter for Ravichandran Ashwin

India's honourable Prime Minister penned a heartfelt letter for Ravichandran Ashwin after the latter's retirement from international cricket. Ashwin announced the end of his journey amid the series against Australia. 'You bowled a carrom ball that bowled everyone', the letter mentioned on Ashwin's retirement.

5. Bukayo Saka suffers Hamstring injury in Arsenal win

Bukayo Saka suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's Premier League match against Crystal Palace. Saka felt his right hamstring while crossing a ball and was immediately taken off. The Gunners won the match 5-1 at Selhurst Park as Gabriel Jesus scored a brace, while Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Declan Rice also netted one each.

6. Barcelona lose to Atletico Madrid at home, squander top Spot in LaLiga

Barcelona squandered their top spot in LaLiga with a home defeat against Atletico Madrid. Pedri gave them the lead, but then Rodrigo de Paul equalized for them on the hour mark. Alexander Sorloth scored in the 96th minute to give Atleti the crucial win, which has propelled them to the summit of the points table.

7. Pratika Rawal makes debut for India women

Talented Delhi cricketer Pratika Rawal has made her debut for India women's team in the ODI against West Indies on Sunday. The 24-year-old also scored 40 runs with the bat while opening the innings, scoring 4 boundaries in her knock.

8. England name squads for Champions Trophy and India tour

England Cricket Board (ECB) has announced their squad for the Champions Trophy and the upcoming India series on Sunday. Jos Buttler will lead the team in both competitions, while Joe Root has only been picked in the ODI squads. England's tour against India starts on January 22 and they will play 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs ahead of the Champions Trophy.

9. PV Sindhu to marry in Udaipur today

India's badminton star PV Sindhu is set to tie the knots today in Udaipur. Sindhu, who has won multiple Olympic medals for India, will be marrying fiance Venkata Datta in the lake city of Rajasthan.