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7 hours, 43 minutes ago

Travis Head calls BCCI rulers, ICC second in a cheeky one word game

In a cheeky game, Australian players including Steve Smith and Travis Head were made to describe the International Cricket Council, Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Indian team in one word. 🤭 Describe the BCCI, the ICC and Indian cricket in one word. pic.twitter.com/AxJZJT15P8 Seven Aussie players including skipper Pat Cummins, vice captain Head, Steave Smith, Nathan …

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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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3 days, 15 hours ago

Michael Clarke slams selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney: They've got it wrong

India Today

Former Australia cricketer Michael Clarke has slammed the selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney for the last two Tests against India. We've got Usman Khawaja who is 38 years old, and he's made no runs. : Clarke "We've got Marnus Labuschagne, who before the series was under pressure and has made one decent score. Meanwhile, Sam Konstas also starred in the …

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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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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 vs India quick hits: Josh Hazlewood injured and Steve Smith snags a screamer after dropping a sitter on day four at the Gabba

ABC

Australia's pace bowling stocks take a massive hit, while Steve Smith has a mixed day and Mohammed Siraj survives by the barest of margins. Steve Smith certainly didn't do that when he was given a golden opportunity as KL Rahul got a healthy edge straight to him at second slip off the first ball of the day. Australia would have …

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Australia vs India quick hits: Josh Hazlewood injured and Steve Smith snags a screamer after dropping a sitter on day four at the Gabba

ABC

Australia's pace bowling stocks take a massive hit, while Steve Smith has a mixed day and Mohammed Siraj survives by the barest of margins. Steve Smith certainly didn't do that when he was given a golden opportunity as KL Rahul got a healthy edge straight to him at second slip off the first ball of the day. Australia would have …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Darren Lehmann concerned Australia Test selectors are too close to the current players

ABC

Former Australia coach Darren Lehman says he is concerned the current selectors may be too close to the current Test line-up to make the really hard calls. Lehmann, a former coach and selector for the Australian men's team, said he had watched "a lot of players" go too long before retiring or being forced out. "Or selectors aren't strong enough …

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1 week, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith, Travis Head centuries propel Australia to 405/7 on Day 2 of Brisbane Test

Firstpost

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Live Score Today: Steve Smith and Travis Head scored centuries as Australia posted 405/7 on Day 2 of the third Test against India in Brisbane on Sunday. Australia's Travis Head and Steve Smith forged a double century stand for the fourth wicket against India on Day 2 of the third Test on Sunday. IND vs …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Gabba Test: Head, Smith give India WTC Final flashback despite Bumrah heroics on Day 2

India Today

Travis Head and Steve Smith scored centuries on Day 2 of the Gabba Test, evoking memories of the World Test Championship Final held in June 2023 at The Oval. Head smashed 152, while Smith registered his 33rd Test century with a knock of 101, as Australia finished Day 2 at 405 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. AUS vs …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Jasprit Bumrah makes quick work of Khawaja, McSweeney to rattle Australia early on day 2 of Gabba Test | WATCH

India TV News

Jasprit Bumrah stamped his authority early on day 2 of the Gabba Test as he dismissed both Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney to put India on top of Australia. Watch Usman Khawaja's dismissal: 13 balls later, Bumrah struck again and this time he preyed upon McSweeney. Watch Nathan McSweeney's dismissal: Notably, Bumrah has dismissed Khawaja thrice in the series already …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Australia and India frustrated by rain on opening day of third Test in Brisbane

The Independent

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'Nahi ho raha...': Jasprit Bumrah's anguish caught on stump mic before rain crashes Day 1 of India vs Australia 3rd Test

Hindustan Times

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Australia in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba, Brisbane. Rohit's decision made absolute cricketing sense as there were overcast conditions and a decent amount of grass on the wicket could have aided the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, and Mohammed Siraj. India's paceman …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Brisbane Test: Persistent rain forces early stumps as India bowl 13.2 overs after winning toss

Firstpost

Rain played spoilsport on the opening day of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at The Gabba, allowing just 13.2 overs of play. Image: AP Indian bowlers failed to make early inroads as Day 1 of third India vs Australia Test at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday was called off early due to rain and only after 13.2 overs. Australia …

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1 week, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Rain smothers opening day’s play at the Gabba

The Hindu

It was a Saturday of rains here at the Gabba. The weather’s liquid sense of wicked humour was on full view as the wet spell would pause for a while and just as the umbrellas were folded, the clouds would burst forth again. This was tease and torment at its worst and it was more than enough to largely smother …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Cricket-India bowlers frustrated as rain blights day one at the Gabba

Hindustan Times

By Ian Ransom Cricket-India bowlers frustrated as rain blights day one at the Gabba -India's bowlers were left frustrated and wicketless as rain wiped out most of the opening day's play in the third test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field first but his hope of early wickets proved …

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1 week, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Play called off as rain restricts Day 1 to just 13 overs

The Hindu

It was a Saturday of rains at the Gabba. The weather’s liquid sense of wicked humour was on full view as the wet spell would pause for a while and just as the umbrellas were folded, the clouds would burst forth again. This was tease and torment at its worst and it was more than enough to largely smother the …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Australia and India's showdown delayed by Gabba deluge, but Rohit Sharma may have dodged a bullet

ABC

For a brief while it was almost impossible to identify a patch of grass on the Gabba outfield. The pitch was by far the most docile we've seen in the first session of a Brisbane Test for some time, and even with the heavy overhead conditions the ball wasn't swinging a whole lot. The only Gabba clip more replayed than …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Australia vs India five quick hits: Fans boo Mohammed Siraj and get a refund after rain-soaked day one of the Gabba Test

ABC

Mohammed Siraj copped boos from the fans, who get their money back as rain restricts day one to just 13 overs, but there was still time for Australia's openers to impress. A few balls later, as the umpires hesitated to take the players off for the light but increasing downpour, Australia opener Usman Khawaja refused to face up to Mohammed …

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1 week, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND: Fans bash Rohit Sharma for opting to bowl first in Brisbane

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma was subjected to massive trolling on social media following his decision to bowl first after winning the toss in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane. AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 1 Live Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah took some time to find the right line and length for the surface while Mohammad Siraj …

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No clear favorite in the 3rd Australia-India test despite home side’s past Gabba successes

Associated Press

BRISBANE, Australia — Crushing victories by each side in the first two tests and mediocre form by some of the teams’ leading batters means there is no clear favorite in the third match of the five-test Australia-India series beginning Saturday in Brisbane. On paper it is advantage Australia considering the home side’s record at Brisbane’s Gabba ground, which is often …

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1 week, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Australia’s Marsh wants to focus on the present ahead of Gabba Test

The Hindu

Look ahead - was the hint that Mitchell Marsh offered while talking to the media at the Gabba here on Thursday afternoon. We are focussed on playing our style and hopefully going 2-1 up the series.” Asked about countering Jasprit Bumrah, Marsh said: “He is probably the best bowler in the world. And then the replay came up, and my …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Entire Aussie top-order under pressure, despite win in Adelaide: David Warner

Deccan Chronicle

Brisbane: It's not just Usman Khawaja but the entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the series-levelling win in Adelaide, reckons former opener David Warner. "It's not just one player in particular, it's the top six scoring bulk runs and making sure you're giving rest to the fast bowlers. On McSweeney, Warner said: "He's had four of probably …

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2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: David Warner 'not convinced' with Labuschagne despite Adelaide 64

India Today

Former Australia opener David Warner has voiced his dissatisfaction with Marnus Labuschagne's performances in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, despite Labuschagne’s composed 64 off 126 balls in the Adelaide Test. IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Highlights | Full Scorecard “I’m still not convinced about Marnus.I don’t think that was anywhere near what we know he’s capable of.He might have got a …

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Travis Head calls BCCI rulers, ICC second in a cheeky one word game

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

Michael Clarke slams selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney: They've got it wrong

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

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

Australia vs India quick hits: Josh Hazlewood injured and Steve Smith snags a screamer after dropping a sitter on day four at the Gabba

Australia vs India quick hits: Josh Hazlewood injured and Steve Smith snags a screamer after dropping a sitter on day four at the Gabba

Darren Lehmann concerned Australia Test selectors are too close to the current players

IND vs AUS: Steve Smith, Travis Head centuries propel Australia to 405/7 on Day 2 of Brisbane Test

Gabba Test: Head, Smith give India WTC Final flashback despite Bumrah heroics on Day 2

Jasprit Bumrah makes quick work of Khawaja, McSweeney to rattle Australia early on day 2 of Gabba Test | WATCH

Australia and India frustrated by rain on opening day of third Test in Brisbane

'Nahi ho raha...': Jasprit Bumrah's anguish caught on stump mic before rain crashes Day 1 of India vs Australia 3rd Test

Brisbane Test: Persistent rain forces early stumps as India bowl 13.2 overs after winning toss

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Rain smothers opening day’s play at the Gabba

Cricket-India bowlers frustrated as rain blights day one at the Gabba

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Play called off as rain restricts Day 1 to just 13 overs

Australia and India's showdown delayed by Gabba deluge, but Rohit Sharma may have dodged a bullet

Australia vs India five quick hits: Fans boo Mohammed Siraj and get a refund after rain-soaked day one of the Gabba Test

AUS vs IND: Fans bash Rohit Sharma for opting to bowl first in Brisbane

No clear favorite in the 3rd Australia-India test despite home side’s past Gabba successes

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Australia’s Marsh wants to focus on the present ahead of Gabba Test

Entire Aussie top-order under pressure, despite win in Adelaide: David Warner

AUS vs IND: David Warner 'not convinced' with Labuschagne despite Adelaide 64