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How Bendigo teacher ran fastest Aussie marathon time

School teacher Andy Buchanan learned a lot to become Australia's faster marathon runner, but a powerful lesson came from a former AFL player in his classroom.

AAP · Dec 29, 2024

Australia v India: fourth men’s cricket Test, day five – as it happened

Australia take 2-1 lead in Border-Gavaskar series with tense 184-run win on day five of record-breaking Boxing Day Test

The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2024

MCG magic! Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland revive Pakistan's 1961 feat vs Team India

NEW DELHI: A gritty partnership of over 50 runs for the final wicket between Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland left India exasperated as Australia extended their lead to over 300 runs on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The Times of India · Dec 29, 2024

Australian church pastor dies in horror shark attack while spearfishing with family

Tributes pour in for “beloved” church pastor Luke Walford

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2024

His cricket was fierce but 156 summers later, has Australia done justice to Johnny Mullagh?

Trailblazer whose name adorns the prize for player of the Boxing Day Test would be shocked at the lack of Indigenous Test cricketers in Australia’s history

The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2024

Bumrah gives India a shot at victory, but Australia lead by 333

Australia’s tail pushes the lead past 300 on fourth day of fourth Test but Jasprit Bumrah keeps Indian hopes alive.

Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2024

Australia’s tail defies India after Bumrah fireworks to set up thrilling MCG finish

Jasprit Bumrah’s fourth day in Melbourne was seeing someone at the very top of their game, but the tourists still have it all to do

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024

Arshdeep Singh nominated for ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year

NEW DELHI: India's left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award after a stellar year on the international stage. The nomination recognizes his pivotal role in India’s success, including a memorable performance during their T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados. Arshdeep…

The Times of India · Dec 29, 2024

'One or two good partnerships': Nitish Kumar Reddy believes India can stage a historic chase against Australia at MCG

NEW DELHI: India's young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy shone brightly at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with his maiden Test century, a sublime 114 that anchored India's innings and gave them a fighting chance in the gripping fourth Test against Australia. Reddy's knock, coupled with Jasprit Bumrah's fiery 4-56, left the…

The Times of India · Dec 29, 2024

'Jaddu, daant mat dikha jyada yaar usko' - Rohit Sharma's stump mic gold to Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Australia captain Pat Cummins on Day 4 of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Melbourne on Sunday, but the Indian spinner's name caught the attention of social media users only when one of captain Rohit Sharma's instructions on the field was caught by stump microphone.

The Times of India · Dec 29, 2024