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Pujara spots team India's biggest concern ahead of Boxing Day Test
4 hours ago

Pujara spots team India's biggest concern ahead of Boxing Day Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: The Indian team in Australia lacks a bowling attack that is good enough to take 20 wickets in a Test, Cheteshwar Pujara said on Monday and called it the side's biggest concerns heading into the last two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The visitors have been relying heavily on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah to get them wickets and while …

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BGT: Team India not happy with practice pitches at MCG ahead of Boxing Day Test
5 hours, 8 minutes ago

BGT: Team India not happy with practice pitches at MCG ahead of Boxing Day Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: The Indian team has expressed dissatisfaction with the practice pitches ahead of the fourth Test against Australia here, blaming their variable bounce for the hit that Rohit Sharma took on his knee but MCG curator Matt Page has defended the tracks by saying that "standard protocol" has been followed. The Indian team had sent its training schedule two months …

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No Christmas off for Manchester City: Kyle Walker amidst club's tough form
15 hours, 5 minutes ago

No Christmas off for Manchester City: Kyle Walker amidst club's tough form

India Today  

Manchester City skipper Kyle Walker has revealed that the team will not be taking a break on Christmas Day, instead focusing on their usual training session to prepare for their Boxing Day Premier League clash against Everton. Manchester City players have had Christmas Day off during previous campaigns. "We're gonna train on Christmas Day this season, we've got Everton at …

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AUS vs IND: What to expect from the MCG pitch for the Boxing Day Test
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15 hours, 5 minutes ago

AUS vs IND: What to expect from the MCG pitch for the Boxing Day Test

India Today  

The centre pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground had a tinge of green on Monday, three days ahead of the fourth Test between India and Australia. India will head into the Boxing Day Test with confidence, having won their last two Tests in Melbourne in 2018-19 and 2020-21. 6MM Of GRASS COVERING Page also explained the grass covering, noting that …

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IND vs AUS: What is India's record in the coveted Boxing Day Test?
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1 day, 15 hours ago

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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Are we in Delhi or MCG? Usman Khawaja on massive support for India on Boxing Day
1 day, 15 hours ago

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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Here's what made Manny Pacquiao was a one-of-a-kind boxing champion
1 day, 15 hours ago

Here's what made Manny Pacquiao was a one-of-a-kind boxing champion

LA Times  

Manny Pacquiao has been elected to boxing’s Hall of Fame. Manny Pacquiao, right, throws a punch at Keith Thurman during their welterweight fight in Las Vegas in July 2019. The Thurman fight was under the bright lights of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where Pacquiao had made his boxing home. Sports Manny Pacquiao’s five favorite fights Manny …

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AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test
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2 days, 2 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Australian youngster Konstas excited to face Bumrah and Co ahead of Boxing Day Test

The Hindu  

Australian opener Sam Konstas is excited to face the Indian bowlers in the Boxing Day Test, saying he already has a “few plans” for Jasprit Bumarh and Co if he makes the cut in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Feeling like I’m moving really nice, and hopefully, I get that opportunity,” Konstas told …

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If they don't score: Jadeja's blunt take on top-order batsmen ahead of Boxing Day Test
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2 days, 4 hours ago

If they don't score: Jadeja's blunt take on top-order batsmen ahead of Boxing Day Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday said lack of runs from the top-order builds pressure on the lower-order and called for an improved performance from the batting unit in the Boxing Day Test here.Jadeja played a crucial role in the rain-hit third Test against Australia at Brisbane, scoring a gritty 77 in the first innings to help India …

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Jasprit Bumrah and Co. engage in hardcore bowling practice before Boxing Day Test
2 days, 15 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah and Co. engage in hardcore bowling practice before Boxing Day Test

India Today  

The Indian cricket team geared up for the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test against Australia with an intense practice session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The official social media handle of the BCCI offered fans a glimpse of India’s bowling unit in action, sharing a video that highlighted the players' relentless efforts in the nets. The Indian bowlers are ticking …

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IND vs AUS: Australia Drop Nathan McSweeney, Call Up 19-Year-Old Sam Konstas For Boxing Day Test In Melbourne
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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'I thought I didn't deserve my survival': Ani Naqvi who lived through the Boxing Day tsunami by clinging to a tree reveals her 20-year battle with survivor's guilt - and how tragedy ultimately led her
3 days, 14 hours ago

'I thought I didn't deserve my survival': Ani Naqvi who lived through the Boxing Day tsunami by clinging to a tree reveals her 20-year battle with survivor's guilt - and how tragedy ultimately led her

Daily Mail  

Gasping for air as the raging black water tossed me around like a doll, I believed this was it – my life was ending. It’s now been 20 years since I came within seconds of death on a Sri Lankan beach during the most devastating tsunami on record. Landing in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo a few days before Christmas …

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IND vs AUS: Why did Australia pick 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas for Boxing Day Test?
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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Who is Sam Konstas? 19-year-old Australian opener set for Boxing Day Test debut
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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Watch: Virat Kohli's latest intense avatar ahead of Boxing Day Test
3 days, 15 hours ago

Watch: Virat Kohli's latest intense avatar ahead of Boxing Day Test

India Today  

Virat Kohli is not only a cricketing icon but also a trendsetter when it comes to fashion and hairstyles. His latest intense look has sent fans into a wave of nostalgia, showcasing Kohli’s unwavering commitment to keeping his glamour quotient top-notch. As Kohli gears up for the Boxing Day Test, his new avatar not only raises the style stakes but …

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Ravi Shastri reacts to India's Brisbane follow-on celebrations: It is fully justified
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3 days, 15 hours ago

Ravi Shastri reacts to India's Brisbane follow-on celebrations: It is fully justified

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes India's Brisbane follow-on celebrations were fully justified, and the tourists can use this achievement as a springboard as the Test series against Australia moves towards Melbourne. Shastri said that India's remarkable fightback on the final day of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane was a defining moment in the ongoing series. Speaking …

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Australia drop Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test, add teenage opener to squad
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3 days, 15 hours ago

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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Fury out for revenge against Usyk in world heavyweight title boxing rematch
3 days, 15 hours ago

Fury out for revenge against Usyk in world heavyweight title boxing rematch

Al Jazeera  

The highly anticipated rematch has struck a more serious tone than the first fight, with Tyson Fury’s professional legacy at stake. When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 – ring walks for main event at about 1am Saturday, December 21, 2024 – ring walks for main event at about 1am Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Professional …

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What Is Boxing Day Test? A Look At Team India's Boxing Day Test Records
3 days, 22 hours ago

What Is Boxing Day Test? A Look At Team India's Boxing Day Test Records

ABP News  

The fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26, marking the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test. But what exactly is a Boxing Day Test, and how has India performed in this tradition? While Melbourne typically hosts the Boxing Day Test, the tradition has since spread to other parts …

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London tourists warned of rogue traders using boxing machines and photo booths
4 days ago

London tourists warned of rogue traders using boxing machines and photo booths

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Westminister City Council has issued fines amounting to £70,000 in a pre-Christmas crackdown on illegal street …

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Fury vs Usyk 2 prize money: How much will each fighter earn and what is the purse split?
4 days, 3 hours ago

Fury vs Usyk 2 prize money: How much will each fighter earn and what is the purse split?

The Independent  

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A beauty writer’s guide to the Boots Boxing Day sale 2024
4 days, 5 hours ago

A beauty writer’s guide to the Boots Boxing Day sale 2024

The Independent  

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How to avoid travel chaos on road and rail this Christmas and New Year
4 days, 7 hours ago

How to avoid travel chaos on road and rail this Christmas and New Year

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. By “messy Monday,” 23 December, additional congestion is expected on: M1 from Luton to Northampton M5 from Bristol to Taunton …

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Fury vs Usyk 2: Heavyweight boxing title bout pair face-off for 11-minutes
4 days, 15 hours ago

Fury vs Usyk 2: Heavyweight boxing title bout pair face-off for 11-minutes

Al Jazeera  

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk had to be pulled away from each other after an 11-minute face-off ahead of their title fight. Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk and challenger Tyson Fury had to be pulled apart following a more than 11-minute face-off at a press conference ahead of their title fight on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Only towards the …

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