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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.

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

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

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.

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024

'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…

The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024

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

The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2024

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…

The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024

'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…

The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024

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.

The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024

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.

The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024