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Robbie Williams sells his 'very sexy movie' at free gig

Pop superstar Robbie Williams has packed Melbourne's Federation Square for a free gig to promote his film Better Man.

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It’s a washout: how Sydney’s Test cricket rain curse stops play and leaves Australian cities in its wake

At least 26 full days have been washed out at the SCG as the new year Test is played during one of the city’s rainiest months

The Guardian - AU

Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Ashwin’s all-time record to set new high in ICC Test rankings

NEW DELHI: The New Year brings a silver lining for fiery pacer Jasprit Bumrah amid the Border-Gavaskar Trophy gloom. He achieved the highest rating points ever by an Indian bowler, solidifying his position at the top of the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings after an exceptional nine-wicket haul in the…

The Times of India

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Ravi Shastri advocates for two-tier Test cricket system to boost format's survival

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri advocates for a two-tiered Test cricket system. He believes this is crucial for the format's survival, especially considering the growing popularity of T20 cricket. His comments follow the record-breaking attendance at the recent India-Australia Test match in Melbourne.

The Times of India

'He is not a nasty person': Ex-Australia captain defends Virat Kohli's character despite 'shoulder bump' with Sam Konstas at MCG

NEW DELHI: Melbourne witnessed high-octane cricket and heated moments during the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, where Virat Kohli's shoulder bump incident with Australian debutant Sam Konstas became a major talking point.

The Times of India

Did Yashasvi Jaiswal tell Travis Head 'yes, I got a touch'? New video hints at that

The closing stages of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia in Melbourne were marred by controversy around Yashasvi Jaiswal's caught-behind decision, which was given out by the third umpire.

The Times of India

Leaders Melbourne City in double ALW penalty miss

Melbourne City missed two penalties but still moved three points clear at the top of the A-League Women with a 0-0 away draw against Central Coast Mariners.

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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

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

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

'Mai open karunga': Rohit Sharma shattered team's confidence

Rohit Sharma decided to return to his customary batting slot as an opener in the Melbourne Test against Australia after failed attempts to score runs in the middle order. However, the swap didn't change his luck. Intead, it disturbed the line-up and hurt India's confidence, feels former Pakistan batter Basit…

The Times of India

'Shabash hai Gautam Gambhir saab ko' - India coach attacked by former Pakistan batter

India's dismal show in the second innings of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne has been criticised by former players and experts, especially for the batting unit's failure to learn from mistakes -- highlighted by Rishabh Pant's poor shot-selection that became the turning point of the match when there…

The Times of India

Mentally, it is disturbing: Rohit Sharma on bad form

MELBOURNE: India have little time for reflection following Monday's avoidable defeat. The manner of their collapse in the last session is unlikely to leave the team in a happy space going into the Sydney Test in three days' time. That fifth Test is now a must-win game if India are…

The Times of India

Boxing Day Test: Confusion mars Yashasvi Jaiswal DRS call

MELBOURNE: Things may well have turned out differently for India if opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was carrying the team's hopes and batting on a well-made 84, not been given out in contentious circumstances by TV umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat.

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The Guardian - AU

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 Times of India

'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.

AAP

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.

The Times of India

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…

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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

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

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

IND vs AUS: Dial Jasprit Bumrah for everything!

MELBOURNE: Jasprit Bumrah stood expressionless when he castled Nathan Lyon off just his fourth delivery on the fifth day. As the ball snuck through the gap between bat and pad, the quick continued with the death stare to Australia's tail-ender. He had just completed another fifer on Australian soil but…

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma 'version 6.20' - worse than Courtney Walsh for visiting captains in Australia

Rohit Sharma moved himself in his customary opening position for the Boxing Day Test after a short stint in the middle order during the second and third Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). But none of those moves have proved fruitful, with another failure in the second innings…

The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah's 'Super 30' in Australia matches Curtly Ambrose, Bishan Singh Bedi

After dismissing Nathan Lyon in the opening over of the final morning in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne, India's bowling ace Jasprit Bumrah registered his 30th wicket of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series, a mark that hadn't been touched by a visiting bowler on Australian soil for…

The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah gives death stare to Nathan Lyon after rattling his stumps at MCG - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah produced a magnificent five-wicket haul to bowl Australia out for 234, leaving India with a challenging 340-run target on the final day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.

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