Sports Bulletin on December 21: From Shreyas Iyer's Century to Robin Uthappa Arrest Warrant

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Former India player Robin Uthappa had an arrest warrant against his name due to a provident fund fraud case. Also on the other hand, Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer scored a brilliant century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Check the unmissable stories from the day across the sporting world as we head into the weekend.

1. Robin Uthappa arrest warrant for PF Fraud

Former India batter Robin Uthappa has been booked with an arrest warrant for allegedly failing to pay for provident fund for his employees. Being director of Centaurus Life Style Pvt Ltd, Uthappa's company has been charged with a damage of Rs 23.36 lakh. Bengaluru police also visited his Bengaluru residence but the former India player was not found as he currently lives in Dubai.

2. Ravindra Jadeja speaks highly of Ashwin after retirement

Ravindra Jadeja says Ravichandran Ashwin didn't give any hint about his retirement ahead of the Brisbane Test. The left-arm spinner spoke to the media in Melbourne and said his spin partner was silent about his plans. India is currently at a 1-1 stalemate with Australia and will have win the last two matches to qualify for WTC final.

3. Shreyas Iyer scores 100 in Vijay Hazare opener

Shreyas Iyer has scored a magnificent century in the first match for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The Mumbai captain scored an unbeaten 114 runs off just 55 deliveries against Karnataka, hitting 5 fours and 10 sixes in the process. Shivam Dube also scored an unbeaten 63 as Mumbai piled 382 runs.

4. Jatin Paranjape blasts MCA for Prithvi Shaw comments

Jatin Paranjape has blasted the Mumbai Cricket Association for their comments on Prithvi Shaw. Recently, an MCA official said Prithvi is his own enemy and no one can babysit the player. Taking a note on that, Paranjape blasted the MCA and accused them of not willing to help the struggling player.

5. Anmolpreet Singh scores fastest List A century for India

Punjab batter Anmolpreet Singh has etched his name in the record books by scoring the fastest century by an Indian in List A cricket. Anmolpreet showcased his immense potential by smashing a 35-ball century against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

6. Gukesh to miss World Blitz Chess Championship

The current World Chess champion Gukesh D will miss the Blitz Championship, set to take place in New York this year. Although Gukesh will miss it, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa are set to represent India in the men's category. On the ther hand, Divya Deshmukh and Harika Dronavalli will be representing the women's team.

7. Allah Ghazanfar picks 5 wickets against Zimbabwe

Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar has decimated Zimbabwe in the 3rd ODI on Saturday. The mystery spinner picked up five wickets for just 33 runs as Zimbabwe skittled for just 127 runs.