Reddy's emotional MCG ton to be 'remembered forever' Emerging India allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored a brilliant MCG century to frustrate a tiring Australian attack in the Boxing Day Test. AAP · Dec 27, 2024
Bears-Seahawks May Have Actually Exceeded the Hype in at Least One Country Australia got the punt-off it wanted in the Bears - Seahawks game. Sports Illustrated · Dec 27, 2024
Sunil Gavaskar decodes reason behind India skipper Rohit Sharma's poor form NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has shed light on the reason behind India captain Rohit Sharma's recent struggles with form. Gavaskar expressed apprehension about Rohit's declining reflexes during the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne. The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
'I'd put my life and last dollar on Virat': Justin Langer picks Kohli over Tendulkar and Lara NEW DELHI: Modern-day great Virat Kohli may be struggling in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, but former Australian batter and head coach Justin Langer still regards him as the best batter he has ever witnessed. The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
'We are all positive': Washington Sundar confident of India's fightback despite setbacks at MCG NEW DELHI: India's all-rounder Washington Sundar has expressed optimism about his team's chances despite finding themselves in a challenging position at the end of the second day of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
'I thought we were in for a bit of a masterclass': Steve Smith praises Virat Kohli's patience before dramatic collapse at MCG NEW DELHI: Australia's star batter Steve Smith lauded Virat Kohli's discipline and Yashasvi Jaiswal's aggression after a dramatic second day of the fourth Test at the MCG saw India's innings derailed by a mix-up between the two batters. The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
Explained: How many runs do India need to avoid follow-on in Boxing Day Test at MCG NEW DELHI: India found themselves in a challenging position, trailing by 230 runs with only three wickets in hand (244 for 7) at lunch on Day 3 against Australia (474) in the Boxing Day Test. The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
IND vs AUS: Nathan Lyon labels Yashasvi Jaiswal's run-out 'one of the best barbecues' NEW DELHI: Australia’s veteran spinner Nathan Lyon couldn't hide his amusement at the dramatic run-out of Yashasvi Jaiswal during the second day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Friday, calling it "one of the best barbecues I've seen." The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
There's difference between being out of runs and out of form: Steve Smith NEW DELHI: Australian batting stalwart Steve Smith maintained his confidence despite a lengthy period without significant scores, asserting he was never out of form but merely short of runs. The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
Pat Cummins conjures special delivery as Australia heap pressure on India Australia captain strikes before India suffer damaging run-out and Scott Boland claims two late wickets on day two of the fourth Test The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024
Virat Kohli-Yashasvi Jaiswal mix-up and the collapse: How madness unfolded in last 30 minutes at MCG MELBOURNE: In just 28 deliveries, India lost the advantage they had built for most of the afternoon at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). From a solid 153/2, the visitors collapsed to 159/5 in what was a mad period of 30 minutes on Day 2 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test… The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
IND vs AUS, 4th Test Day 2 Highlights: India stare down the barrel after another familiar collapse at MCG NEW DELHI: A familiar collapse unfolded for India as they were left reeling at 164/5 on day two of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The turning point came with the inexplicable run-out of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was in sublime touch. A mix-up with… The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
Virat Kohli loses 'game of patience' against Australia, falls to outside off-stump line yet again NEW DELHI: He was quite disciplined not to play the shot outside off-stump, which has become a major problem for him, for most of the innings, but still Virat Kohli's gritty innings came to a disappointing end in the closing minutes of the second day of the fourth Test of… The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
Captaincy, clarity, and confidence: Rohit Sharma in turmoil MELBOURNE: India's morning-and-a-half at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday (27 December) felt like an endless drag. Not that we haven't seen many under Rohit Sharma's captaincy already, but this one was a step ahead as the visitors just let the game slip away and had a terrible period… The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024 New Zealand vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Sri Lanka in New Zealand 2024/2025 Follow all the action from Bay Oval
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024 IND vs AUS: Day after 'shoulder-bump', Virat Kohli inspires team and fans on Day 2 at MCG - Watch NEW DELHI: A day after being fined for shoulder-bumping 19-year-old Australian debutant Sam Konstas, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli showcased his leadership by giving a pep talk to the team ahead of the second day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024 Rohit Sharma's form directly impacting his captaincy: Former chief selector NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma's woeful form continued with another dismissal for a low score in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG on Friday.
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024 Ravi Shastri slams Australian media as Virat Kohli faces heat after shoulder-bumping incident NEW DELHI: During the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was involved in a shoulder-bumping incident with Australian debutant Sam Konstas. This incident has drawn considerable attention from the Australian media.
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024 Young and courageous: Australia gets a new star Debutant Sam Konstas, 19, gives Bumrah the charge and his team the cushion to dominate Day 1
AAP · Dec 27, 2024 De Minaur not out to replicate United Cup fairytale Australia's United Cup campaign will begin in Sydney against Argentina, with world No.9 Alex de Minaur primed to star again at Ken Rosewall Arena.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024 Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget as it pushes strike-back capability to deter regional threat The Japanese Cabinet has approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget plan for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles and starts deploying Tomahawks to further fortify the country against growing threat from China, North Korea and Russia
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024 IND vs AUS: Steve Smith's majestic innings ends in bizarre fashion at the MCG - Watch NEW DELHI: It was an eventful day for Steve Smith on the second day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The Australian batter etched his name in the record books by becoming the most successful century-maker against India in Test cricket,…
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024 'It's a slap on the wrist': Sunil Gavaskar on Virat Kohli's penalty NEW DELHI: India batting superstar Virat Kohli was fined 20 percent of his match fee and given a demerit point by the ICC for a Level One breach of the ICC code of conduct following a fiery face-off with opener Sam Konstas on the first day of the Boxing Day…
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024 Steve Smith becomes most successful century-maker against India in Tests NEW DELHI: Australia's star batter Steve Smith created history on Friday, becoming the most successful century-maker against India in Test cricket. Smith achieved the milestone with his 11th century against India during the second day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024 'Not harsh enough': Ricky Ponting criticises Virat Kohli's fine for Sam Konstas incident NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has expressed disappointment over the 20 percent match fee fine imposed on Indian batting star Virat Kohli for his altercation with debutant Sam Konstas, arguing that the punishment handed down by the ICC "is not harsh enough."