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Second Test delayed by third umpire stuck in MCG lift

Third umpire Richard Illingworth was stuck in a lift at the MCG, causing a seven-minute delay to the start of play in the second Test after lunch on day three.

AAP · Dec 28, 2023

Warner likely to choose T20 leagues over Australia

David Warner wants to play in next year's Twenty20 World Cup but is likely to choose franchise cricket over white-ball games for Australia.

AAP · Dec 28, 2023

Cricket and commerce: On the Indian Premier League auction in Dubai

The Indian Premier League’s auction in Dubai reiterated the sporting brand’s enduring value and financial muscle

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

Boxing Day Test: Australia take control as Pakistan flounder

NEW DELHI: On the second day of the Boxing Day Test, Australia took the lead at the Melbourne Cricket Ground thanks to Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, leaving Pakistan trailing badly at 194-6. Pakistan were still 124 runs adrift.

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2023

Five Breakout Sporting Stars In 2023

In 2023, Sha'Carri Richardson finally came good on the global stage, while Victor Wembanyama quickly left his mark on the NBA and Rachin Ravindra lit up the Cricket World Cup.

International Business Times · Dec 27, 2023

Morning Digest | Wrestler Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award in protest; J&K civilians speak of torture by troops in Rajouri, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 27, 2023

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: KL Rahul keeps India alive

NEW DELHI: A gripping day of cricket saw two fighters from either team — Kagiso Rabada and KL Rahul — come up with standout efforts on the first day of the two-Test series. Paceman Rababa’s 5-44 included three almost unplayable deliveries to Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli and R Ashwin. He…

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2023

CA to look at increasing marquee women's Tests to three

Cricket Australia will consider scheduling more "marquee" women's Tests after Alyssa Healy declared she wanted to play more red-ball matches.

AAP · Dec 27, 2023

By banning Khawaja’s protest the ICC has boosted his message and revealed its own hypocrisy

The International Cricket Council doesn’t appear to mind personal beliefs, just not when they are applied too specifically and become political

The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2023

Tale of Ajay Reddy | How the Indian blind cricket team captain found a way to serve the nation

Ajay Kumar Reddy, a partially sighted cricketer, will receive the Arjuna Award for his contributions to India's blind cricket team, becoming the first to win the honour.

The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023