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EXCLUSIVE | War-torn Ukraine to cheering on brother Nitish Kumar Reddy at the MCG: Tejaswi Reddy's story is one of resilience

MELBOURNE: When Russia invaded Ukraine back in 2022, the escalated tensions in the region resulted in a lot of Indian students getting stranded. Thousands were pursuing higher studies in-and-around the region and India cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy's sister Tejaswi was one of them. Studying medicine, Nitish's elder sister managed to…

The Times of India · Dec 29, 2024

'If he doesn't make runs in second innings ...': Former Australia batter warns Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh has issued a blunt ultimatum to Indian captain Rohit Sharma, asserting that the second innings of the ongoing Melbourne Test could determine the veteran's future in Test cricket. Waugh's comments come amid Sharma's extended batting slump and growing criticism of his leadership during…

The Times of India · Dec 29, 2024

Scarlet Runner, Rushour dominate Melbourne-Hobart race

Monohull Scarlett Runner and multihull Rushour were the big winners in the 52nd edition of the Melbourne to Hobart yacht race.

AAP · Dec 29, 2024

'Calm down': Ravi Shastri on Rishabh Pant's bizarre dismissal at MCG

NEW DELHI: India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant came under fire after playing a risky shot that led to his dismissal during a crucial phase of Day 3 in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pant’s dismissal has once again highlighted the fine line between aggression and recklessness, with…

The Times of India · Dec 28, 2024

Kabaddi fever hits Melbourne as part of two nations’ sporting symbiosis

Showcase for India’s second most popular sport beefs up Australia links across town from box-office Test match

The Guardian - AU · Dec 28, 2024

Andhra Cricket Association announces Rs 25 lakh cash award for Nitish Reddy

NEW DELHI: The Andhra Cricket Association on Saturday announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh for rising star Nitish Reddy for his impressive Test century during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

The Times of India · Dec 28, 2024

Boxing Day Test: MCG sets another attendance record, sees biggest Day 3 crowd since 1937

NEW DELHI: The blockbuster Boxing Day Test on Saturday created yet another attendance record as the third day of the India vs Australia fourth game saw a record 83,073 viewers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The Times of India · Dec 28, 2024

Stars' BBL finals hopes shot after run-out calamity

Sam Billings has smashed 72 from 39 balls in a Sydney Thunder BBL win in Canberra, but he would have been out on 16 had Stars players appealed for a run out.

AAP · Dec 28, 2024

'One of the greatest hundreds in Indian cricket history': Sunil Gavaskar lauds Nitish Reddy

NEW DELHI: Young Nitish Kumar Reddy was hailed by the great Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday for producing "one of the greatest Test knocks" during the third day of the Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne.

The Times of India · Dec 28, 2024

How Nitish Kumar Reddy's father sacrificed for his son's cricket career

Nitish Kumar Reddy, India's latest Test centurion, owes his place among India's cricket heroes to the sacrifices made by his father, Mutyala Reddy, who incidentally was present at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday and watched his son score a well-deserved maiden international and Test hundred.

The Times of India · Dec 28, 2024