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'There is no controversy': Mark Taylor backs third umpire over Yashasvi Jaiswal dismissal in Boxing Day Test

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has defended the decision-making of third umpire Sharfuddoula during the controversial dismissal of Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on the final day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. The incident, which played a crucial role in Australia’s 184-run victory, has sparked heated debate, with many…

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024

Australia eye a 27-year first by beating India in Sydney

The Melbourne Test win over India has put Australia just a step away from ending a 10-year wait to reclaim the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), and it will also be a repeat of the kind of comeback the Aussies last made in 1997 to clinch a Test series.

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024

As a Test batter, Nitish Reddy better than Hardik Pandya - says Sunil Gavaskar

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been the find of the Australian tour for India, and the batting all-rounder established that as a fact with his maiden international century in the Melbourne Test when India were almost down and out for the count.

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024

Melbourne doctor formed cult before using god-like status to rape members’ children

Pradeep Dissanayake forced members to give him money and send hourly messages of praise before he sexually abused two girls, court of appeal says

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2024

'Insult to 1.5 billion Indians': Navjot Singh Sidhu slams Travis Head's celebration after dismissing Rishabh Pant

NEW DELHI: As India lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, one of the turning points of the match was the dismissal of Rishabh Pant by Travis Head.

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024

Warner steals show as Thunder snap 734-day drought

David Warner's unbeaten 86 has helped the Sydney Thunder claim an eight-run win over the Melbourne Renegades, ending a two-year winless run at home.

AAP · Dec 30, 2024

Fans take Rishabh Pant apart as internet fumes over his reckless dismissal in Melbourne Test

Rishabh Pant is facing a backlash for his bold and unwise shot-selection at a crucial juncture during India's stiff run-chase in the Boxing Day Test against Australia on Monday, which triggered a batting collapse that led to a defeat when the visitors at one stage seemed to be taking the…

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal in 2024: India's top scorer in Tests by long distance

NEW DELHI: Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal capped off a remarkable 2024 with another stellar performance in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Despite his twin half-centuries, his efforts fell just short of saving the match for India, who suffered a 184-run defeat.

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024

IND vs AUS, 4th Test Highlights: India 'collapse' to 184-run defeat at MCG as Australia take 2-1 series lead

NEW DELHI: India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final for the third consecutive time suffered a major blow as they lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. Chasing a record 340-run target, India were all out for…

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024

EXPLAINED: How India can retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy despite Melbourne defeat

India's famed batting line-up caved in once again in the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), and it proved decisive as the Australians took a 2-1 lead by winning the fourth Test in Melbourne by 284 runs on Monday.

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2024