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Can Indian spinners do an Anil Kumble in spin-friendly Sydney? - SCG trivia

It's been 46 years since India won a Test match in Sydney, and a victory in the concluding match of this Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will not only end the wait of more than four decades but also help India retain the trophy.

The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025

Jan 2, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai’s residence

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For the seventh episode, Newslaundry went to Delhi Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Gopal Rai’s residence on Thursday. 

Newslaundry · Jan 2, 2025

Jasprit Bumrah breaks Waqar Younis's record to go top of this list

Jasprit Bumrah's breakthrough 2024, which saw him touching the peak level of performance in India's ongoing tour of Australia, has put him on top of a unique list of having some of the game's legendary fast bowlers part of it -- breaking the record of Pakistan's all-time great Waqar Younis.

The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025

India’s anti-competitive housing societies: When rich employers try pay lower wages to domestic workers

A recent post on social media by a resident of Gurugram, regarding the fixing of domestic wages by a housing society in the city, sparked a much-needed conversation on a practice that is quickly becoming the norm across the country. Similar instances have come to light in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. 

Newslaundry · Jan 2, 2025

Starc's resilience puts him at the top of the tree

Mitchell Starc is set to enter his 15th year as a Test quick, with his resilience again on show as he overcomes a rib injury to face India at the SCG.

AAP · Jan 2, 2025

Gautam Gambhir has serious lengthy chats with Jasprit Bumrah, Ajit Agarkar ahead of SCG Test - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen having an intense one-on-one discussion with star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, away from the rest of the squad, at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). India, currently trailing 1-2 in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is preparing for the series-deciding fifth Test starting…

The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025

It's unfortunate that India aren't travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: Shane Watson

NEW DELHI: Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has called India's decision to not travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as "unfortunate" for cricket fans in Pakistan. Speaking as part of the ICC Champions Trophy Tour in Sydney, Watson emphasised the significance of the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry and…

The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025

Rohit at risk of getting the axe, career in doubt

India coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to guarantee Rohit Sharma a spot in his side for the fifth Test against Australia, with the captain sitting out training.

AAP · Jan 2, 2025

Focus slowly shifting to Champions Trophy; Irfan Pathan says 'hopes are very high' from Team India

The ICC Champions Trophy will be the first big-ticket event of 2025, with the tournament making its re-entry to the ICC calendar for the first time since 2017; and former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has "high hopes" from the Indian team.

The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney? Gautam Gambhir provides update on India XI vs Australia

NEW DELHI: India face a must-win situation in the decisive fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, starting Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Trailing 1-2 in the series, the team is grappling with skipper Rohit Sharma's poor form, as the veteran opener has failed to cross…

The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025