After the defeat in the Adelaide Day-Night Test, the Indian team is looking forward for the crucial 3rd Test in Brisbane. Along the same lines, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is also entering its quarterfinal stages.

In the other sports, there have been many significant developments as well. Check Out the unmissable stories from Tuesday (December 10), curated for you.

1. Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj slammed with ICC demerit points

Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj have both been handed one demerit point after their heated altercation in the Adelaide Test. Siraj and Head were involved in war of words after the Indian bowler dismissed the Aussie in the match. Their spat continued even after the incident and now both players have been sanctioned by the apex body of global cricket.

2. Mohammed Siraj faces 20% match fee penalty after vehement celebration

Mohammed Siraj has been handed a 20 per cent match fee penalty after his bitter altercation with Travis Head in the second Test in Adelaide. Siraj was the one who instigated the incident with Head and now has been handed an additional punishment along with one demerit point.

3. Bengal, Mumbai, Baroda to square off in SMAT Quarterfinals

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 quarterfinals will be played on Wednesday (December 11) across two venues in Bengaluru. Bengal will take on against Baroda, while Mumbai will be taking on Vidarbha. Madhya Pradesh are up against Saurashtra whereas Delhi will lock horns against Uttar Pradesh.

4. Rohit Sharma promised Guru Dakshina with T20 World Cup win, says coach Dinesh Lad

Rohit Sharma was extremely disappointed after losing the World Cup 2023 Final and promised to win the T20 World Cup, his coach Dinesh Lad said to MyKhel. Lad also said that Rohit wanted to win the T20 World Cup and bring the trophy home as his 'Guru Dakshina' (Teacher's Fee) to him.

5. Lionel Messi misses out on FIFPRO World XI after 17 years, no Cristiano Ronaldo as well

Lionel Messi has missed out on the FIFPRO World XI for the first time in 17 years, and his counterpart Cristiano Ronaldo has missed the list as well. Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland are among the players who have earned a place in the team.

6. Real Madrid face must-win Champions League encounter against Atalanta

Real Madrid are up for a crucial UEFA Champions League encounter against Atalanta on Tuesday. The Spanish giants are currently placed 24th in the table with just 6 points in five matches. The top 24 teams will advance to the knockout stages and Madrid are in need of a victory to keep their hopes alive.

7. MS Dhoni surpasses Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan in Brand Endorsments

Former India captain and legend MS Dhoni has eclipsed the Bollywood duo Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan in terms of Brand endorsements. As per a report from TAM Media Research, Dhoni currently has 42 endorsements, while it is 41 for Amitabh Bachchan. After Dhoni, the next cricketer in line is Sourav Ganguly with 24, followed by Virat Kohli (21).

8. Bayern Munich keeper Manuel Neuer suffers Rib Injury

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss the remainder of the year due to a broken rib sustained during a German Cup match against Bayer Leverkusen. The 38-year-old suffered the injury following a collision with an opponent, which also resulted in his first-ever straight red card. Head coach Vincent Kompany confirmed the news, emphasizing that Neuer requires time to fully recover. The club expects him to return in January.

9. Ben Curran set to make debut for Zimbabwe against Afghanistan

Ben Curran, the brother of England duo Sam Curran and Tom Curran, is set to make his international debut for Zimbabwe in the upcoming series against Afghanistan. Ben has taken the footsteps of his father Kevin Curran, who also represented Zimbabwe in international cricket.