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Virat Kohli 'creating theatre down under', says Kevin Pietersen

NEW DELHI: Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen backed Virat Kohli amid all the theatrics going on around the Indian superstar in Melbourne in the Boxing Day Test.

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024

'Abuse crosses the line': Jasprit Bumrah's wife blasts fans' disrespectful behaviour with Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Amid jeers and boos from the crowd after his dismissal, star India batter Virat Kohli briefly confronting the fans became a hot talking point in Melbourne on Friday.

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024

IND vs AUS: Nathan Lyon labels Yashasvi Jaiswal's run-out 'one of the best barbecues'

NEW DELHI: Australia’s veteran spinner Nathan Lyon couldn't hide his amusement at the dramatic run-out of Yashasvi Jaiswal during the second day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Friday, calling it "one of the best barbecues I've seen."

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024

Scarlet Runner, Peccadillo make early Melb-Hob running

Multihull Peccadillo has led the fleet out of Port Phillip Bay in the Melbourne to Hobart race.

AAP · 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

Cartwright feared worst after suffering neck pain

Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright feared he could be paralysed or face months in a neck brace after falling awkwardly in the BBL season opener.

AAP · 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

Why Virat Kohli was not handed a ban despite shoulder-bumping Sam Konstas at MCG

NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli on Thursday avoided a ban following his physical on-field altercation with the 19-year-old Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the opening day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne.

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

Marnus, look at that! Mohammed Siraj's hilarious bail-flip tease. Watch

NEW DELHI: In a hilarious turn of events, India pacer Mohammed Siraj was on Thursday seen teasing Australia's Marnus Labuschagne with a bail flip on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024