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Pujara spots team India's biggest concern ahead of Boxing Day Test
4 hours, 10 minutes 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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Simon Katich makes bizarre mind games allegations against Kohli, Jadeja
15 hours, 15 minutes ago

Simon Katich makes bizarre mind games allegations against Kohli, Jadeja

India Today  

Former Australian cricketer Simon Katich has commented on the recent controversies of Indian cricketers with Australian journalists. While Virat Kohli confronted a female journalist for taking photos of his family without permission, Ravindra Jadeja was accused by the Australian media of not entertaining questions in English after an MCG net session. Border Gavaskar Trophy Full Coverage Virat Kohli Confronts Journalist …

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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, 15 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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Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open
1 day, 8 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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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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IND vs AUS: Injury scare for Rohit Sharma after blow to knee in Melbourne nets
1 day, 15 hours ago

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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'5 Minutes Before Press Conference': Ashwin's Retirement Bombshell To 'Partner In Crime'
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2 days, 7 hours ago

'5 Minutes Before Press Conference': Ashwin's Retirement Bombshell To 'Partner In Crime'

ABP News  

Ravichandran Ashwin stunned the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from international cricket during the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ahead of IND vs AUS 4th Test in Melbourne, Jadeja addressed the press conference and shared his thoughts on Ashwin's unexpected announcement. Washington Sundar's recent performances hint that he may be seen as a potential long-term successor to Ravichandran …

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India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli lead preparations ahead of Melbourne face-off
2 days, 9 hours ago

India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli lead preparations ahead of Melbourne face-off

The Hindu  

Past the statues of Dennis Lillee and Shane Warne frozen in their bowling actions and fringed by lush foliage, the Melbourne Cricket Ground is a pretty sight. There is history in every corner, and at one level lower than the main venue, the Indians were busy preparing for their immediate future here on Saturday morning. At one point Rohit asked …

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IND vs AUS 4th Test: Team India Shines With Dominant Record In Melbourne
3 days, 2 hours ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Team India Shines With Dominant Record In Melbourne

ABP News  

India Test record in Melbourne: The ongoing five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia is currently tied at 1-1, and IND vs AUS 4th Test is set to begin on December 26 onwards at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking the Boxing Day Test. Rohit Sharma & Co. are expected to have the upper hand in IND vs AUS Melbourne …

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Teenager Konstas added to Australia squad for final 2 tests against India
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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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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Out Of Form In BGT, Virat Kohli Kicks Off Boxing Day Test Lead-Up With Heated Media Exchange
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3 days, 13 hours ago

Out Of Form In BGT, Virat Kohli Kicks Off Boxing Day Test Lead-Up With Heated Media Exchange

ABP News  

India's star cricketer Virat Kohli is renowned for never shying away from on-field confrontations, particularly against Australia. However, this time, Kohli found himself in a heated exchange with the Australian media upon arriving in Melbourne for the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test, the fourth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. As reported by Australia’s 7NEWS, Kohli was spotted confronting a female …

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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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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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From Chennai to Melbourne: R Ashwin’s top spells for India
4 days, 7 hours ago

From Chennai to Melbourne: R Ashwin’s top spells for India

The Hindu  

As Ravichandran Ashwin called time on his international career on Wednesday, it is fitting to look back at some of his best performances in an India jersey: finishing with 537 Test wickets, 156 ODI wickets, and 72 T20I wickets, along with five Test centuries. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar 6-41 vs Australia, Bengaluru, 2017 One of Ashwin’s finest performances …

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Ian Healy Demands Answers From Chief Selector George Bailey Over Australia’s Top-Order Struggles In BGT
4 days, 10 hours ago

Ian Healy Demands Answers From Chief Selector George Bailey Over Australia’s Top-Order Struggles In BGT

ABP News  

Melbourne: Ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test against India from December 26, legendary wicketkeeper Ian Healy has pointed out the serious lack of form of the top-three Australian batters and advised them to go to the basics and perform if they want to continue in the team. Australia made 445 in the first innings of the rain truncated third …

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Former Neighbours star charged for performing Nazi salute
4 days, 10 hours ago

Former Neighbours star charged for performing Nazi salute

The Independent  

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Virat Kohli involved in heated exchange with media at Melbourne airport: Watch video
4 days, 15 hours ago

Virat Kohli involved in heated exchange with media at Melbourne airport: Watch video

India TV News  

Virat Kohli has always been at the centre stage especially when on Australia tour. The former India skipper, along with his teammates, reached Melbourne today for the upcoming Boxing Day Test and was particularly irked with Channel 7 for filming him and his family including kids. The incident occurred earlier today at the airport in Melbourne where Kohli was recorded …

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Virat Kohli confronts journalist for photographing family at Melbourne airport
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4 days, 15 hours ago

Virat Kohli confronts journalist for photographing family at Melbourne airport

India Today  

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli had an argument with a female Australian journalist at Melbourne airport. A journalist from Australia’s Channel 7 captured a video of the family, which angered Kohli, according to local media. Notably, Virat Kohli had asked the paps not to click photos of his family at the Mumbai airport when he departed for Australia before the …

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Why Gabba draw vs India is bad news for Australia
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4 days, 15 hours ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Why Gabba draw vs India is bad news for Australia

India Today  

Australia are known for hammering oppositions when it comes to playing Test cricket at the Gabba. In the 21st century, Australia have never gone on to win a Test series when the Gabba Test either ended in a draw of the hosts lost it. Back in 2021, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill helped India win a Test at The Gabba for …

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Former Neighbours star charged for performing Nazi salute
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Former Neighbours star charged for performing Nazi salute

The Independent  

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Simona Halep gets wildcard for Australian Open qualifying event
5 days, 6 hours ago

Simona Halep gets wildcard for Australian Open qualifying event

The Hindu  

Former world number one Simona Halep, whose career stalled due to a doping ban that was reduced on appeal this year, will step up her comeback at the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard for the qualifying tournament on Wednesday. “I have been working hard to get ready for the 2025 season,” said Halep, a former French Open and Wimbledon …

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Persistent rain over 5 days forces 3rd test between Australia and India into a soggy draw
5 days, 12 hours ago

Persistent rain over 5 days forces 3rd test between Australia and India into a soggy draw

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Persistent rain over all five days forced umpires to finally pull the plug on the third cricket test between Australia and India, calling play about two hours before the scheduled end of the match Wednesday as it ended in a soggy draw. Jasprit Bumrah went past India legend Kapil Dev for the most test wickets in Australia …

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