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Sam Konstas offers classy response to being axed

Sam Konstas has bounced back from his axing for the first Test of the Sri Lanka series, according to Cricket Australia selector Tony Dodemaide.

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Simon Easterby: welcome to the precarious world of the backroom boss

The Ireland interim coach’s deputy tag may soon be cast off if he leads his country to a historic repeat triumph

The Guardian - UK

Hurricanes underline Tasmania's sporting purple patch

Tasmania is enjoying a moment in the sporting sunshine, with the NBL's JackJumpers, BBL's Hurricanes and AFL coach Chris Fagan winning flags in the past year.

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Steve Smith stands out as different to the rest as he takes place among the greats

The Australian batter will enter the 10,000 Club for Test runs to less fanfare in Sri Lanka but with a career record that is as unique as his style

The Guardian - AU

Starstruck! Shreyas Iyer's heartwarming gesture for a fan girl goes viral - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer’s heartwarming gesture is winning hearts online. In a viral video, Iyer was seen relaxing at a cafe when a fan girl approached him with a piece of paper and pen, requesting an autograph. Iyer, known for his down-to-earth nature, didn’t disappoint, graciously signing the paper and…

The Times of India

Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings skipper for IPL 2025

NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings on Sunday named Shreyas Iyer as their new captain for the 2025 season, which begins in March.

The Times of India

What makes facing Jasprit Bumrah so difficult? Ricky Ponting reveals Steve Smith's observations

NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has shed light on his conversation with Steve Smith during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, specifically focusing on the challenges posed by Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

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Virat Kohli's 'mental block' decoded by Ricky Ponting

Virat Kohli's poor run during the recently-concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy can be attributed to a "mental block" that he is facing currently, which has led to him repeatedly getting out caught-behind off an edge while poking at balls outside his off-stump, says former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

The Times of India

'He could have been the difference': Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting question Mohammed Shami's absence for BGT

NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri and Australian legend Ricky Ponting have expressed disappointment over India's decision not to include pacer Mohammed Shami in the squad for the just concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Both believe Shami's presence, even as a late addition, could have bolstered India's chances, especially…

The Times of India

Hard to argue that India-Australia isn't the biggest rivalry in world cricket: Ponting

NEW DELHI: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia drew unprecedented attendance, leading former Australia captain Ricky Ponting to assert that the rivalry is arguably the biggest in world cricket.

The Times of India

Surpsied to hear 'opting out' as reason for Rohit Sharma not playing Sydney Test: Ricky Ponting

Former Australia captain and batting legend Ricky Ponting is surprised to hear "opting out" as the reason being given by the Indian camp for captain Rohit Sharma not part of the playing eleven in the series-deciding fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, which began on Friday.

The Times of India

Experts divided as Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal clouds Australia's Melbourne win

Australia's win in the Melbourne Test on Monday came after controversy surrounded the dismissal of India's opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, which proved to be the decisive moment in the home team's 284-run victory for a 2-1 lead in the five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy.

The Times of India

Jaiswal fumes after crucial final-day video dismissal

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal made his feelings clear to the on-field umpires after his crucial dismissal late in the Boxing Day Test.

AAP

Rohit Sharma faces an uncertain future should he fail in the second essay at MCG

MELBOURNE: Captain Rohit Sharma may still be calling the shots on the field but as a Test batsman, he finds himself in a very lonely place right now. After Friday's failed attempt to recover from a prolonged slump by reclaiming his regular opening slot, the talk over his immediate future…

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King Kohli's nightmare week in Melbourne continues

Virat Kohli's nightmare week in Melbourne has gone from bad to worse after the Indian legend reacted to taunting from fans following his dismissal.

The Times of India

'I'd put my life and last dollar on Virat': Justin Langer picks Kohli over Tendulkar and Lara

NEW DELHI: Modern-day great Virat Kohli may be struggling in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, but former Australian batter and head coach Justin Langer still regards him as the best batter he has ever witnessed.

The Times of India

'You've got to be switched on': Ricky Ponting slams Rohit Sharma's shot selection

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma's pull shot is one of the most iconic and aesthetically pleasing strokes in cricket. It has become synonymous with his batting style and is a key weapon in his arsenal across all formats.

The Times of India

Virat Kohli fined, draws flak for shoulder bumping Konstas

Aus opener terms act 'accidental' but Ponting says Virat 'instigated' issue

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Run out shocker, Rohit's run of outs cruel India

After a terrible start, India had steadied their first innings on Friday when the Jaiswal-Kohli run out shocker killed the fightback.

The Times of India

'Not harsh enough': Ricky Ponting criticises Virat Kohli's fine for Sam Konstas incident

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has expressed disappointment over the 20 percent match fee fine imposed on Indian batting star Virat Kohli for his altercation with debutant Sam Konstas, arguing that the punishment handed down by the ICC "is not harsh enough."

The Times of India

Shoulder-bump row: Ricky Ponting's hypocrisy highlighted with old Harbhajan Singh video

NEW DELHI: India superstar Virat Kohli and debutant Sam Konstas were on Thursday involved in a heated on-field altercation after both shoulder-bumped mid-pitch on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

The Times of India

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith joins Ricky Ponting, Don Bradman in elusive Test feat at MCG

NEW DELHI: Australian batter Steve Smith on Thursday joined an exclusive group of accomplished cricketers with his 42nd half-century during the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The Times of India

Boxing Day Test: Ricky Ponting slams Virat Kohli for Sam Konstas confrontation

NEW DELHI: Tempers flared in the middle as Virat Kohli shoulder-bumped Sam Konstas in the first session of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

The Times of India

Why Virat Kohli could be penalised by ICC Match Referee for Sam Konstas shoulder-bump

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to review an incident involving Virat Kohli and debutant Sam Konstas during the first morning of the Boxing Day Test. Test cricket legend Ricky Ponting believes Kohli was responsible for the altercation.

AAP

Kid Konstas, King Kohli involved in Boxing Day flare-up

Australian wunderkind Sam Konstas and Indian veteran Virat Kohli bumped shoulders during a fiery opening session of the Boxing Day Test.

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