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Australia approves extradition of former US Marine over alleged training of Chinese military pilots

NEWCASTLE, Australia — Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited from Australia to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese aviators. Australia’s Attorney General Mark Dreyfus approved the extradition on Monday, ending the Boston-born 55-year-old’s nearly two-year attempt to avoid being returned to the U.S. Duggan, who served in the Marines for 12 years …

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15 hours, 28 minutes ago

Race to Women's ODI World Cup: New Zealand in danger after 0-2 defeat vs Australia

India Today

The race to qualify for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 is heating up with less than a year left for the tournament to begin. Australia, led by Alyssa Healy, topped the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 after beating New Zealand 2-0 in the recent three-match series. The top six teams will secure direct qualification for the ODI World Cup next …

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Tired pitches for India, fresher ones for Australia: MCG practice row explained

India Today

The Indian cricket team was not overly impressed with the quality of practice pitches provided at the Melbourne Cricket Ground over the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, the Indian team was offered used pitches that provided little assistance to their fast bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep. Adding to the row, fresh practice pitches with more pace …

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15 hours, 28 minutes ago

Shami not fully fit yet, ruled out of remaining two Tests in Australia

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the last two Tests against Australia as he is yet to regain full fitness, the BCCI said on Monday. Shami, who last played for India in the ODI World Cup final in November, 2023, made a comeback from his right heel surgery during Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Madhya …

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22 hours, 10 minutes ago

Remembering our own champions in Australia

The Hindu

A famous son of Chennai recently bid adieu to international cricket under Australian skies. It left the cricketing fraternity stunned and as the legend flew back home, it is time to recall a stage when another famous son of Chennai had his share of the sun in Australia. Blend of fire and ice Having made his national debut in 1981 …

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1 day, 2 hours ago

Sanjay Bangar's plan to dismiss Travis Head: Force him to do something different

India Today

Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar has suggested a plan to dismiss India’s chief tormentor Travis Head in the upcoming fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne. Notably, Head has been the thorn in India’s flesh since 2023, and has also continued his form in the ongoing series as well. Further speaking ahead, the former India batting coach said …

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1 day, 8 hours ago

‘When you save a Test from that position, it gives everyone confidence’: Akash Deep on Gabba Test, partnership with Bumrah

The Hindu

A massive 9417 km split Bihar’s Dehri from Melbourne. If Rohit Sharma’s men are placed at 1-1 in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, a large credit is due to the way Akash performed at the Gabba. That makes me feel good and proud.” Talk veered towards his 47-run last-wicket partnership with Bumrah at the Gabba, and he responded: “Honestly, when …

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AUS vs IND: We feel we can bowl a lot fuller, says Indian pacer Akash Deep

The Hindu

A massive 9417 kilometres split Bihar’s Dehri from Melbourne. If Rohit Sharma’s men are placed at 1-1 in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, a large credit is due to the way Akash performed at the Gabba. That makes me feel good and proud.” Talk veered towards his 47-run last-wicket partnership with Bumrah at the Gabba, and he responded: “Honestly, when …

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1 day, 9 hours ago

Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen has announced she will not play at the United Cup mixed-teams tournament starting later this month, opting instead to focus on preparations for the 2025 season’s first Grand Slam. In a breakthrough season for the 22-year-old, Zheng made the Australian Open final in January— where she lost to Aryna Sabalenka — before …

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2 months, 6 ODI debuts: India Women continue experimenting with eyes on World Cup

India Today

Since failing to qualify for the semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE, the Indian women’s team is on an experimentation spree. In ODIs, Minnu Mani, Tejal Hasabnis, Pratika Rawal, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor and Priya Mishra got their maiden India caps. Bist’s domestic teammate Nandini Kashyap, who was the top run-scorer in the Senior Women’s One-Day …

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Are we in Delhi or MCG? Usman Khawaja on massive support for India on Boxing Day

India Today

The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, with a capacity of 90,000, is completely sold out for the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test between Australia and India, starting December 26. I was like, ‘Are we in Delhi or the MCG?’ It can be funny because you get a lot of Indian supporters in Australia, and it can feel a bit weird being …

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IND vs AUS: Injury scare for Rohit Sharma after blow to knee in Melbourne nets

India Today

Ahead of the Boxing Day Test match, India captain Rohit Sharma copped a big blow on his left knee during practice on Sunday, December 22. India are level 1-1 with Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and will push for a win in the final two Test matches of the series, in the hope of a three-peat vs Australia. The hope …

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1 day, 15 hours ago

Disciplined Akash Deep credits Rohit-Kohli for massive growth-curve in Australia

India Today

India seamer Akash Deep made a stunning overseas debut in the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage Speaking to the press after the nets in Melbourne, Akash Deep explained how senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli helped the young India pacers prepare for their first tour of Australia. Akash Deep said that …

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IND vs AUS: What is India's record in the coveted Boxing Day Test?

India Today

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is 3 Tests down, with India and Australia level at 1-1. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage INDIA'S MOST RECENT PERFORMANCES AT THE MCG BGT 2014-15 The only drawn Test match in the last three tours. India replied with twin centuries from Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, who helped India score 465 runs in response to Australia's 530. BGT …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Why Scott Rush is the only Bali Nine member not going home for Christmas

Daily Mail

Scott Rush is still in Darwin after returning from Bali An outstanding arrest warrant means Bali Nine inmate Scott Rush will be unable to celebrate Christmas with his loved ones this year after almost 20 years behind bars. Rush is the only Bali Nine inmate who won't be reunited with family this Christmas as his legal team liaises with the …

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3 days, 1 hour ago

Australia renames One-Day Cup to Dean Jones Trophy

The Hindu

Cricket Australia announced on Friday that its premier domestic One Day tournament, the One-Day Cup will be renamed to the Dean Jones Trophy. The player of the tournament would receive the Michael Bevan Medal, named after another of the world’s finest one-day batters, CA added. The Dean Jones trophy was unveiled on Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground by Jones’ …

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3 days, 5 hours ago

'Anushka Found Virat Crying': Varun Dhawan's Emotional Revelation About 'Captain Kohli' - WATCH

ABP News

Virat Kohli's tenure as India's Test captain was marked by highs and lows, particularly during tours to SENA countries, where the competition was intense. Team India attaining the historic first-ever Test series win against Australia in Australia during the 2018-19 season was one of the standout achievements under Virat's captaincy. Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast, revealed a …

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3 days, 10 hours ago

Teenager Konstas added to Australia squad for final 2 tests against India

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Teenager Sam Konstas has been called up to the Australia squad for the final two matches of the Australia-India test series at the expense of Nathan McSweeney. Konstas was on Friday included in Australia’s 15-player squad for the remainder of the series against India, with paceman Jhye Richardson the other new face replacing injured fast bowler Josh …

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3 days, 10 hours ago

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne

ABP News

IND vs AUS: Australia have dropped opener Nathan McSweeney and replaced him with 19-year-old Sam Konstas in their 15-man squad for the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, scheduled to start from December 26. McSweeney's exclusion is surprising, as although he didn't score big runs, the right-handed batter displayed encouraging signs in patches during the …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Who is Sam Konstas? 19-year-old Australian opener set for Boxing Day Test debut

India Today

Australia are set to hand teenage opener Sam Konstas his Test debut in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. McSweeney, who struggled against the Jasprit Bumrah-led pace attack, scored only 72 runs across six innings—the lowest tally for an Australian Test opener in their first six knocks since 1974. 'LIKE CLARKE, WARNER AND SMITH' With 736 runs …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney

India Today

Australia’s chid selector George Bailey has addressed the decision to replace Nathan McSweeney with 19-year-old Sam Konstas for the Boxing Day Test against India, explaining that the move was intended to bring a "point of difference" to the squad. Australia recently announced their 15-member team for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Konstas coming in for Mcsweeny, …

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Mohammed Shami rested for Bengal's next game after Rohit Sharma's ultimatum to NCA

India TV News

Mohammed Shami has been rested for Bengal's opening game of the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Delhi. The domestic One-Day tournament is set to commence on Saturday and Shami was named in the 20-member squad announced by Cricket Association of Bengal. Interestingly, despite turning up in the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali after recovering from injury, Shami hasn't been called …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

IND vs AUS: Why did Australia pick 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test?

India TV News

Australia announced the squad for the fourth and fifth Test matches against India earlier today. Among the notable inclusions was 19-year-old Sam Konstas who is set to make his debut in the Boxing Day Test at the iconic MCG. If the chief selector George Bailey is to be believed, the hosts want to throw something different at India and Konstas …

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Australia drop Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad

India Today

Australia dropped their latest Test debutant, Nathan McSweeney, after just the first three matches in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the decision to drop 25-year-old Nathan McSweeney after just three Tests has divided opinions, Australia have added the attacking Sam Konstas in a bid to inject some firepower at the top of the order. AUSTRALIA SQUAD FOR LAST 2 TESTS OF …

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Australia approves extradition of former US Marine over alleged training of Chinese military pilots

Race to Women's ODI World Cup: New Zealand in danger after 0-2 defeat vs Australia

Tired pitches for India, fresher ones for Australia: MCG practice row explained

Shami not fully fit yet, ruled out of remaining two Tests in Australia

Remembering our own champions in Australia

Sanjay Bangar's plan to dismiss Travis Head: Force him to do something different

‘When you save a Test from that position, it gives everyone confidence’: Akash Deep on Gabba Test, partnership with Bumrah

AUS vs IND: We feel we can bowl a lot fuller, says Indian pacer Akash Deep

Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open

2 months, 6 ODI debuts: India Women continue experimenting with eyes on World Cup

Are we in Delhi or MCG? Usman Khawaja on massive support for India on Boxing Day

IND vs AUS: Injury scare for Rohit Sharma after blow to knee in Melbourne nets

Disciplined Akash Deep credits Rohit-Kohli for massive growth-curve in Australia

IND vs AUS: What is India's record in the coveted Boxing Day Test?

Why Scott Rush is the only Bali Nine member not going home for Christmas

Australia renames One-Day Cup to Dean Jones Trophy

'Anushka Found Virat Crying': Varun Dhawan's Emotional Revelation About 'Captain Kohli' - WATCH

Teenager Konstas added to Australia squad for final 2 tests against India

IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne

Who is Sam Konstas? 19-year-old Australian opener set for Boxing Day Test debut

Australia selector explains 'very difficult decision' of dropping Nathan McSweeney

Mohammed Shami rested for Bengal's next game after Rohit Sharma's ultimatum to NCA

IND vs AUS: Why did Australia pick 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test?

Australia drop Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad