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I hope I can make it count: Devdutt Padikkal ahead of 1st Test against Australia

NEW DELHI: Top-order batsman Devdutt Padikkal, who was on tour with the India A side for two four-day matches, was asked to stay back as a batting backup by the BCCI due to the absence of captain Rohit Sharma and No. 3 bat Shumban Gill (fractured finger) from the opening…

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2024

Kokkinakis, doubles duo earn Davis Cup triumph over US

Wins for Thanasi Kokkinakis and the doubles duo of Matt Ebden and Jordan Thompson have powered Australia past USA into the Davis Cup semi-finals.

AAP · Nov 21, 2024

Grattan on Friday: Marles plays a defensive bat on nuclear as the government rushes to get through late work

Richard Marles is an ambitious man who hasn’t given up the dream of one day reaching the top job. But, despite being deputy prime minister, his profile is much lower than that of Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the candidate considered most likely to succeed Anthony Albanese as Labor’s leader.

The Conversation · Nov 21, 2024

Embattled mayor suspended on full pay for 12 months

A mayor accused of misleading voters about his army service while campaigning in Australia's biggest military city has been suspended.

AAP · Nov 21, 2024

'People used to do puja to Pujara... ': Ravi Shastri lavishes praise on India's former No.3

Rohit Sharma’s absence from the first Test against Australia due to the birth of his second child could be a crucial aspect in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As one of India’s most experienced and reliable batters, his unavailability raises questions about the balance of the team, especially given the high…

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2024

Australian teen dies from toxic alcohol in Laos

An Australian teenager died on Thursday after drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol in Laos, the fourth foreign national now suspected to have died in the incident.

Bangkok Post · Nov 21, 2024

Laos methanol poisoning: London lawyer fifth person to die 'after drinking contaminated shots'

Simone White, 28, reported to have died from methanol poisoning with other Brits hospitalised

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

'When Rohit Sharma returns...': Ricky Ponting reveals 'potential disruption'

NEW DELHI: The legendary Ricky Ponting, who on Thursday maintained his prediction of a 3-1 series victory for Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, believed that captain Rohit Sharma joining the Indian team in the second Test at Adelaide could be a "potential disruption" for the visitors.

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2024

Labor has passed its proposed social media ban for under-16s. Here’s what we know – and what we don’t

Australians may have to hand over more personal data and big tech firms face $50m fines, but there are a number of questions that are yet to be answered

The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2024

Virat Kohli’s decline leaves India pondering unthinkable question ahead of Australia series

The once-great batter has made just two Test centuries since the end of 2019 as scrutiny grows on his continued place in the India side ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024