Scott Boland the MacGill of his generation: Brett Lee Australian great Brett Lee has likened Scott Boland to former Test spinner Stuart MacGill, another man who had his opportunities curtailed by talented peers. AAP · Jan 4, 2025
Rishabh Pant blast rocks Australia on 15-wicket day to keep India’s hopes alive India’s bowlers step up after Bumrah back issue to restrict Australia’s first innings before Pant smashes 61 from 31 balls as wickets tumble around him The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2025
'Genius! Genius! Genius!': Rishabh Pant's ridiculous blitzkrieg wows fans NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling Rishabh Pant pulled off one of the craziest knocks in Test cricket's history at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday as his fearless 33-ball 61 carnage stunned Australia on the second day. The Times of India · Jan 4, 2025
'We were a little bit surprised in the first innings': Andrew McDonald praises Rishabh Pant's adaptability NEW DELHI: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald on Saturday applauded Rishabh Pant's adaptability with the bat in the ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Pant's contrasting approaches in the two innings left an impression, with McDonald acknowledging the Indian wicketkeeper-batter's ability to tailor his game to the… The Times of India · Jan 4, 2025
Did India's 'intimidating' celebrations around Sam Konstas cross the line? Australian coach weighs in NEW DELHI: Australia's head coach, Andrew McDonald, has voiced concerns over what he described as "intimidating" celebrations by the Indian team during the dismissal of Usman Khawaja on the opening day of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Times of India · Jan 4, 2025
India shrug off Bumrah injury to claim first-innings lead in Australia India captain Jasprit Bumrah is forced off with injury on Day Two of the fifth Test but Australia fail to capitalise. Al Jazeera · Jan 4, 2025
Ind vs Aus: India takes 145 runs lead, Bumrah suffers with back spasms At stumps, Ravindra Jadeja (8*) and Washington Sundar (6*) were at the crease with the visitors leading by 145 runs. India scored 185 runs in their first innings. Read further on Dynamite News. Dynamite News · Jan 4, 2025
Coach accuses India of 'intimidation' towards Konstas Australia coach Andrew McDonald says he checked on teenager Sam Konstas' welfare, claiming India tried to intimidate him with their day-one celebration. AAP · Jan 4, 2025
Cricket at SCG or WWE at MSG? Ambulance escort, freak fifty and legend's probable last dance SYDNEY: Fifteen wickets, the series' most successful bowler leaving the stadium with an ambulance escort, a freak fifty and probably a legend's final outing on Australian soil. The Times of India · Jan 4, 2025
'India don't like Sam Konstas': Fleming on youngster's altercation with Jasprit Bumrah NEW DELHI: Former Australia pacer Damien Fleming believes the Indian team harbors little affection for fiery young opener Sam Konstas, following his heated exchange with Jasprit Bumrah on the opening day of the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Times of India · Jan 4, 2025
As police search for the body of shark victim Lance Appleby, just how fearful should Australians be? Experts say long term trend towards more shark attacks is partly because of population growth, and that the risk remains low The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2025
India vs Australia: Rishabh Pant bats for 'secure cricket' but is that what India need from him? SYDNEY: Pushing through the pain is familiar territory for Rishabh Pant. Taking a backward step, though, is breaking new ground. The passivity of Pant's innings on Day One, a 98-ball 40 on an SCG pitch which he described as "a little tough," was an unusual fallout of the criticism he… The Times of India · Jan 4, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah returns to Sydney Cricket Ground after scan for back spasm SYDNEY: India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah is back in the dressing room after a concerning two-and-a-half-hour absence on the second day of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Times of India · Jan 4, 2025
Rohit adamant he wasn't dropped, made call himself India captain Rohit Sharma has shot down suggestions he was axed by selectors for the fifth Test against Australia at the SCG, saying he stood himself down. AAP · Jan 4, 2025
The Times of India · Jan 4, 2025 Rishabh Pant doesn't want 'badges of honour' in Australia NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant expressed his hope that he won't receive the "badges of honour" in his upcoming longer-format innings after overcoming his injuries to lead the score with 40 on the first day of the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
AAP · Jan 4, 2025 Boland heroics and turbo-charged Pant set up SCG finale Australia are on the verge of reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but will face a tricky fourth-innings chase after a manic day two at the SCG.
The Times of India · Jan 4, 2025 Rohit Sharma joins Jasprit Bumrah for a quick chat during drinks break at SCG NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma can be best described as a leader, both on and off the field. Although he was dropped from the fifth and final Test against Australia, he was seen engaging with his teammates, including Jasprit Bumrah, during the drinks break on Day 2 at the Sydney Cricket…
The Times of India · Jan 4, 2025 Virat Kohli asks SCG crowd to roar after Mohammed Siraj sends Sam Konstas packing at SCG NEW DELHI: If the opening day of the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground was dramatic, Day 2 brought even more high-octane action. After bowling out India for a modest 185 on a grassy SCG pitch, Australia found themselves in trouble at the start of their first innings.
The Times of India · Jan 4, 2025 IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah breaks India legend's record NEW DELHI: India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah added another milestone to his illustrious career on Saturday, breaking spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi’s long-standing record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a Test series in Australia.
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2025 New Zealand vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Sri Lanka in New Zealand 2024/2025 Follow all the action from Cello Basin Reserve
The Guardian - AU · Jan 3, 2025 Australia v India: fifth men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened India lead by 145 runs with four wickets in hand as Rishabh Pant blazes half-century while Australia quick takes four wickets on day two
The Times of India · Jan 3, 2025 Sam Konstas slammed for altercation with Jasprit Bumrah NEW DELHI: Australian opener Sam Konstas, who had a heated argument with India captain Jasprit Bumrah, has come under fire for his strategy in the last over of the first day of the SCG Test.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 3, 2025 At the dive-in: Australia’s summer tradition of swimming pool film screenings Cinemagoers in landlocked towns and suburbs can beat the evening heat by floating in inflatables at their local pool while watching a film
The Guardian - AU · Jan 3, 2025 Dark Noon: the reimagining of American history that provoked acclaim – and walkouts – comes to Australia Whiteface, wigs and western movies feature in this confronting outsider vision of America, performed by seven South African actors
AAP · Jan 3, 2025 Boland's surge makes case for more Tests beyond age 36 Scott Boland's age and the dominance of Australia's big three means his Test future could be limited, but his SCG wickets make a case for why it should go on.