December 5: England wins first Test series in Pakistan in 22 years
England beat Pakistan by 74 runs in its first Test series win in Pakistan in 22 years at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on December 5. England last won a Test series in Pakistan in December 2000. REPORT
December 7: Mirabai claims Worlds silver
Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu defied a wrist issue to secure a silver medal in the women’s 49kg category at the World weightlifting Championships in Bogota on December 7. REPORT
This photo provided by the U.S. Army shows WNBA star Brittney Griner arriving at Kelly Field in San Antonio following her release in a prisoner swap with Russia, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Brittney Griner said she’s “grateful” to be back in the United States and plans on playing basketball again next season for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury a week after she was released from a Russian prison and freed in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange. “It feels so good to be home!” Griner posted to Instagram on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, in her first public statement since her release.. | Photo Credit: AP
December 8: Brittney Griner released from Russian prison
Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden, but carried a heavy price — and left behind an American jailed for nearly four years in Russia - REPORT
December 11: Axelsen, Yamaguchi bag BWF World World Tour titles
Viktor Axelsen won his eighth title for 2022, steamrolling Indonesian ace Anthony Ginting at the season-ending World Tour Finals men’s singles finale in Bangkok. In women’s singles, reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan defeated Taiwanese powerhouse Tai Tzu Ying to claim the crown. REPORT
December 17: Indian women’s hockey team lifts Nations Cup
The Indian women’s hockey team beat Spain 1-0 to win the inaugural FIH Nations Cup in Valencia on Saturday. The result also means that Janneke Schopman-coached side has been promoted to the FIH Pro League 2023-24. REPORT
Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner’s Trophy during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
December 18: Argentina ends 36 years wait for World Cup
35-year-old Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to its first World Cup win in 36 years. Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match was tied 3-3. Before him, it was Diego Maradona who won the La Albiceleste the biggest prize of world football in 1986. REPORT
December 18: Messi achieves many records
Lionel Messi drew the curtains on his illustrious World Cup career with a maiden title and numerous records. He is the only footballer in the history of the World Cup to have won the Player of the Tournament award twice in 2014 and 2022. REPORT
December 18: 14 new records at FINA World Swimming Championships (25m)
The 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) bore witness to 14 world records being set up by swimmers. The 2022 event in Melbourne finished in one of the most exciting moments in history, with Australia and the USA tied for the World Record in the Men’s 4x100m Medley Relay at the Melbourne.
December 19: Benzema retires
France striker Karim Benzema announced his retirement from international football on Monday, a day after the national team lost the World Cup final against Argentina on penalties. REPORT
December 20: India women lose T20I series to Australia
Grace Harris (64 not out, 35b, 6x4, 4x6) and Ashleigh Gardner (66 not out, 32b, 11x4, 1x6) ruthlessly destroyed the Indian bowling attack to set up a 54-run win for Australia in the final T20I at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday night. Australia thus made it 4-1 in the series. REPORT
December 21: Nadal consecutive 900 weeks in top 10
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal became the first player to remain in the top 10 of the ATP rankings for 900 consecutive weeks on December 21. Nadal has not exited top since making his debut as an 18-year-old on April 25, 2005. Currently, the 22-time Grand Slam winner is World No. 2. REPORT
December 23: Franchises splurge on overseas players in IPL auction
Overseas players dominated the IPL 2022 auction, with all-rounder trio Sam Curran (Rs. 18.50 crore, Punjab Kings), Cameron Green (Rs. 17.50 crore, Mumbai Indians) and Ben Stokes (Rs. 16.25 crore, Chennai Super Kings) fetching top deals. REPORT
December 25: India wins Test series in Bangladesh
India beat Bangladesh in the second Test by three wickets to win the series 2-0. The win in Dhaka helped India retain its second spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table. REPORT
December 27: Warner becomes 2nd player to score double ton in 100th Test
David Warner scored a double century on Day 2 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to become the second player to reach the figure in his 100th Test match. Joe Root was the only player to have achieved the feat, against India in February 2021. REPORT
December 29: Football legend Pele dies at 82
Football great Pele, 82, passed away of cancer on Thursday in Sao Paulo, his daughter confirmed on Instagram. “Inspiration, love marked the journey of King Pele, who peacefully passed away today. Love, love and love, forever,” the family statement from the Brazil legend read. REPORT
December 30: Rishabh Pant survives a car accident
Rishabh Pant, the wicketkeeper-batter of Indian cricket team, met with an accident after his car hit the divider near Manglore police station in Roorkee on Friday morning. Pant suffered injuries in his leg and head and is being moved to a private hospital in Dehradun for treatment. REPORT
December 31: Ronaldo moves out of Europe
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a lucrative two-and-a-half year deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr FC as a free agent after terminating his contract with Manchester United. The Portuguese superstar is expected to earn around $200 million per year in Saudi Arabia. REPORT
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