Here are some of the top sports news highlights from January 3, 2025:
- Rohit Sharma Rested for Sydney Test: Rohit Sharma was rested for the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, with Shubman Gill replacing him in the playing XI. Jasprit Bumrah took over as captain in Rohit’s absence.
- UP Rudras Dominate Soorma Hockey: The UP Rudras defeated Soorma Hockey 3-0 in the Hockey India League.
- Beau Webster’s International Debut: Beau Webster made his international debut for Australia in the Sydney Test.
- South Africa vs. Pakistan 2nd Test: South Africa is set to take on Pakistan in the second Test of the series in Cape Town.
- Brisbane Heat vs. Sydney Sixers: The Brisbane Heat will face the Sydney Sixers in the 21st match of the Big Bash League.
- Perth Scorchers vs. Sydney Thunder: The Perth Scorchers will lock horns with the Sydney Thunder in match 22 of the Big Bash League.
