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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…

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'You've got to be switched on': Ricky Ponting slams Rohit Sharma's shot selection

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma's pull shot is one of the most iconic and aesthetically pleasing strokes in cricket. It has become synonymous with his batting style and is a key weapon in his arsenal across all formats.

The Times of India

Desert Vipers' Nathan Sowter excited to reunite with Wanindu Hasaranga for ILT20 season three

Nathan Sowter, known for his lightning-fast fielding and nicknamed the "racing snake" by Desert Vipers’ Director of Cricket Tom Moody, is gearing up for the third season of the International League T20 (ILT20). The leg-spinner expressed his excitement about rejoining the Vipers and partnering with Sri Lankan spin maestro Wanindu…

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Virat Kohli stays calm as MCG pitch invader tries to embrace him

NEW DELHI: Pitch invasions in cricket have occurred since the early days of the sport, but their nature and frequency have evolved over time.

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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.

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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.

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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,…

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'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…

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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).

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Warnie would have been proud of young opener Konstas

Sam Konstas announced himself to the cricket world at the MCG, a venue where the late, legendary Shane Warne did his best work.

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IND vs AUS: Why India players are wearing black armbands on Day 2 in MCG Test

NEW DELHI: On the second day of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Indian cricket team wore black armbands to pay tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, who passed away in New Delhi.

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'Where's the ball': Sam Konstas' 'self-talk' trick while facing Jasprit Bumrah - WATCH

NEW DELHI: When 19-year-old Sam Konstas took strike against Jasprit Bumrah on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the debutant was caught on camera muttering words to himself as the bowler steamed in. This habit persisted against every bowler, be it Bumrah or Mohammed…

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

Local hero Scott Boland ripped through India’s middle-order after a Steve Smith century put Australia in a strong position in the Boxing Day Test

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IND vs AUS 4th Test: 'Rohit Sharma has four innings to save his Test career' - says Monty Panesar

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma is undoubtedly going through a tough twilight period of his cricket career both as a captain as well as a batter. He will look to resurrect it by possibly returning to his customary position as an opener in the ongoing Melbourne Test in hope of runs…

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'Suspend Virat Kohli if he misbehaves again' - Monty Panesar says Sam Konstas rattled India

NEW DELHI: The dramatic scenes on Boxing Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground were like watching a Bollywood thriller bringing viewers to the edge of their seats in anticipation of another electrifying moment. Sam Konstas's fiery debut put Bumrah through the unfamiliar -- being hit for six with the red…

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Usman Khawaja reveals how he tackled Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas on-field altercation

NEW DELHI: Several former cricketers criticised Virat Kohli's unnecessary confrontation with young Sam Konstas in Melbourne on Thursday. Australia's Usman Khawaja intervened to ease the tension, stating he wanted to prevent the situation from escalating.

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Babar Azam makes history, becomes third player after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to secure elusive feat

NEW DELHI: Pakistani batter Babar Azam on Thursday achieved a remarkable milestone by joining an exclusive group of cricketers who have accumulated over 4,000 runs across all three international cricket formats.

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'Don't think anyone has treated Bumrah like that': Ravi Shastri doffs hat to teen prodigy Sam Konstas

NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Thursday heaped praise on Australian teenager Sam Konstas for his fearless approach against Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah during the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The Guardian - UK

The men’s Test cricket team of the year: from Atkinson to Jaiswal

Our special board of selectors announce the picks for the best men’s Test XI of the past 12 months

The Times of India

'ILT20 is an excellent initiative': Gulf Giants' Aayan Afzal Khan excited for season 3

UAE cricketer Aayan Afzal Khan, one of the nation's most promising young talents, is eagerly preparing for his third season with the Gulf Giants in the International League T20 (ILT20).

The Times of India

Wicket off the first ball of Test career! South Africa's Corbin Bosch strikes gold on debut against Pakistan

South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch made a dream start to his Test career on Thursday, claiming a wicket with his very first delivery in the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Bosch etched his name in cricket history by dismissing Shan Masood off his first delivery in…

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Sam Konstas’ old fanboy moment for Virat Kohli breaks the internet after on-field altercation. Watch

NEW DELHI: An old video of young Australian cricketer Sam Konstas expressing his admiration for modern-day great Virat Kohli has gone viral, reigniting conversations after the two had an on-field altercation during the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday.

The Times of India

Kaboom! 19-year-old Sam Konstas forces Jasprit Bumrah to an unwanted record in Test cricket

NEW DELHI: Opener Sam Konstas on Thursday made his Test debut a memorable one as he smoked an incredible 65-ball 60 on the opening day of the Melbourne Test against India.

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IND vs AUS: Steve Smith joins Ricky Ponting, Don Bradman in elusive Test feat at MCG

NEW DELHI: Australian batter Steve Smith on Thursday joined an exclusive group of accomplished cricketers with his 42nd half-century during the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

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