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New Year’s Eve: ball drops in New York’s Times Square as celebrations take place across the globe – as it happened

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A year to forget: Team India remains winless in ODIs in 2024

In 2024, India’s cricket calendar placed greater emphasis on the ICC T20 World Cup and the ICC World Test Championship final qualification, leaving one-day internationals (ODIs) with minimal priority. After finishing as runners-up to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup, India participated in only three ODIs during the year.

The Times of India

How the 2025 British & Irish Lions may line up in Australia

Andy Farrell has tricky decisions ahead but expect plenty of Ireland forwards and Scotland backs when the series begins

The Guardian - UK

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Did Yashasvi Jaiswal tell Travis Head 'yes, I got a touch'? New video hints at that

The closing stages of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia in Melbourne were marred by controversy around Yashasvi Jaiswal's caught-behind decision, which was given out by the third umpire.

The Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar sees Venkatesh Iyer as all-round option for India's tour of England

India's first big red-ball assignment in 2025 will be the five-Test tour of England, which will be no less challenging than the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.

The Times of India

'India have identified a problem with Sam Konstas's forward defence'

Teenage Australia opener Sam Konstas's international career has begun on a promising note, but former Australia allrounder Kerry O'Keeffe has spotted a flaw in the youngster's forward defence that, he feels, can harm his Test career if not addressed soon.

The Times of India

Travis Head opens up about his 'controversial' celebration after Rishabh Pant dismissal: 'Finger on the ice'

Australian batter Travis Head's unexpected bowling heroics in the Melbourne Test came with a celebration that left fans and players alike buzzing. After dismissing Rishabh Pant in the final session of Day 5 - a breakthrough that triggered India's collapse — Head celebrated in a uniquely quirky way.

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Millions of Britons want a fresh start and a new life. But they will find it at home, not in Australia

We must turn our backs on this imperial fantasy of neo-Britains with better climates – and find our clean slates here in the UK, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

India's highest wicket-takers in ODIs in 2024: Spinners lead the way in limited matches

NEW DELHI: The year 2024 saw One-Day Internationals take a backseat for India, as the spotlight remained firmly on the ICC T20 World Cup and the race for a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final. Following their runner-up finish in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where they lost…

The Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal falls 85 runs short of breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record

Opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has stood out in an otherwise dismal collective batting show by India in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, and the 23-year-old youngster's performance also made him the second highest Test run-getter for India in a calendar year, going past greats like Virender Sehwag and…

The Times of India

Does Indian cricket have the depth to fill Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's void? Former Australia batter answers

NEW DLEHI: According to former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup champion Darren Lehmann, Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will continue to be in good health even if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to quit.

The Times of India

Here Are Some Major Changes Australia Is About Cop In 2025 & It’s Giving New Year, New Me Vibes

From increased passport fees, tightened student visa processes and increased allowance, here are all the changes in Australia for 2025.

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'There is no controversy': Mark Taylor backs third umpire over Yashasvi Jaiswal dismissal in Boxing Day Test

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has defended the decision-making of third umpire Sharfuddoula during the controversial dismissal of Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on the final day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. The incident, which played a crucial role in Australia’s 184-run victory, has sparked heated debate, with many…

The Times of India

Australia eye a 27-year first by beating India in Sydney

The Melbourne Test win over India has put Australia just a step away from ending a 10-year wait to reclaim the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), and it will also be a repeat of the kind of comeback the Aussies last made in 1997 to clinch a Test series.

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As a Test batter, Nitish Reddy better than Hardik Pandya - says Sunil Gavaskar

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been the find of the Australian tour for India, and the batting all-rounder established that as a fact with his maiden international century in the Melbourne Test when India were almost down and out for the count.

The Times of India

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy's names etched on the Honours Board of MCG

NEW DELHI: India may have lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, but there were more than a couple of heroic performances from the Rohit Sharma-led team

The Times of India

'Mai open karunga': Rohit Sharma shattered team's confidence

Rohit Sharma decided to return to his customary batting slot as an opener in the Melbourne Test against Australia after failed attempts to score runs in the middle order. However, the swap didn't change his luck. Intead, it disturbed the line-up and hurt India's confidence, feels former Pakistan batter Basit…

The Times of India

IND vs AUS: 'There was a little bit of discomfort': Australia coach McDonald on Starc's fitness ahead of Sydney Test

Australia coach Andrew McDonald expressed optimism on Tuesday about Mitchell Starc’s availability for the decisive fifth Test against India in Sydney, while offering his support to struggling all-rounder Mitch Marsh.

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The Guardian - AU

Nearly 2,300 applicants died waiting for a parent visa to Australia with processing times of up to 31 years

‘Providing an opportunity for people to apply for a visa that will probably never come seems both cruel and unnecessary’, review says

The Times of India

'Shabash hai Gautam Gambhir saab ko' - India coach attacked by former Pakistan batter

India's dismal show in the second innings of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne has been criticised by former players and experts, especially for the batting unit's failure to learn from mistakes -- highlighted by Rishabh Pant's poor shot-selection that became the turning point of the match when there…

The Times of India

Boxing Day Test: Confusion mars Yashasvi Jaiswal DRS call

MELBOURNE: Things may well have turned out differently for India if opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was carrying the team's hopes and batting on a well-made 84, not been given out in contentious circumstances by TV umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat.

The Times of India

Boxing Day Test: India surrender to Australia at the MCG

India batters throw in the towel to give Australia 2-1 lead after a heart-warming fightback by bowlers on Day 4

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Serious stuff: Why Opetaia homecoming is all business

Ahead of his title defence, Jai Opetaia has explained the mindset behind his fight-week focus and dismissed his status as Australia's pound-for-pound king.

The Times of India

'Insult to 1.5 billion Indians': Navjot Singh Sidhu slams Travis Head's celebration after dismissing Rishabh Pant

NEW DELHI: As India lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, one of the turning points of the match was the dismissal of Rishabh Pant by Travis Head.

The Times of India

'Shouldn't take a debutant to shift the momentum': Warner urges 'experienced' Aussies to follow 'brave' Konstas' lead

David Warner has heaped praise on Australia's young batting sensation Sam Konstas after his dazzling debut during the Boxing Day Test against India. Konstas, 19, lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a fearless 60 off 65 deliveries, an innings highlighted by audacious ramp shots and a remarkable 18-run over…

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