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Test cricket isn’t declining as dramatically: Cummins ahead of Sydney clash

Pat Cummins also hoped for a ‘silver bullet’ to halt Test cricket’s downfall

Test cricket isn’t declining as dramatically: Cummins ahead of Sydney clash

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Pat Cummins also hoped for a ‘silver bullet’ to halt Test cricket’s downfall

Saim Ayub set for debut; no Shaheen for Sydney Test

In shocking news, Pakistan would go into the Sydney Test without the services of Shaheen Afridi

Saim Ayub set for debut; no Shaheen for Sydney Test

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In shocking news, Pakistan would go into the Sydney Test without the services of Shaheen Afridi

Really struggling for motivation right now: Khawaja

Usman Khawaja insisted that playing cricket has become so insignificant to him amidst the cruelty in Gaza

Really struggling for motivation right now: Khawaja

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Usman Khawaja insisted that playing cricket has become so insignificant to him amidst the cruelty in Gaza

Warner makes last-minute social media plea after missing Baggy Green

David Warner’s Baggy Green has gone missing just a day prior to this last Test appearance for Australia

Warner makes last-minute social media plea after missing Baggy Green

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David Warner’s Baggy Green has gone missing just a day prior to this last Test appearance for Australia

Warner set to retire from ODIs; open to selection for 2025 Champions Trophy

Warner set to retire from ODIs; open to selection for 2025 Champions Trophy

A great of the format, Warner accumulated 6932 ODI runs from 161 matches at an average of 45.30 at a strike rate of 97.26

01 Jan, 2024

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A great of the format, Warner accumulated 6932 ODI runs from 161 matches at an average of 45.30 at a strike rate of 97.26

01 Jan, 2024

“Davey's not a selector” - McDonald on Warner’s Harris recommendation

“Davey's not a selector” - McDonald on Warner’s Harris recommendation

Marcus Harris, who has already represented Australia in 14 Tests, averages a paltry 25.29 in Tests

30 Dec, 2023

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Marcus Harris, who has already represented Australia in 14 Tests, averages a paltry 25.29 in Tests

30 Dec, 2023

Mohammad Hafeez calls for umpire's call to be abolished

The former all-rounder, however believes that Pakistan were the better of the two sides during the MCG Test

Mohammad Hafeez calls for umpire's call to be abolished

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The former all-rounder, however believes that Pakistan were the better of the two sides during the MCG Test

How a pitch reboot brought life back to the MCG

A poor pitch rating back in 2017/18 summer turned around the venue’s fortunes

How a pitch reboot brought life back to the MCG

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A poor pitch rating back in 2017/18 summer turned around the venue’s fortunes

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Pat Cummins’ heroics help Australia edge past Pakistan in thriller

It was a fitting end to a Boxing Day Test match, which saw excellent crowd across the four days

Pat Cummins’ heroics help Australia edge past Pakistan in thriller

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It was a fitting end to a Boxing Day Test match, which saw excellent crowd across the four days

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Snicko vs Hot Spot: Cummins' caught-behind dismissal sparks controversy

While the hotspot said there was nothing, snicko suggested that there was a noise

Snicko vs Hot Spot: Cummins' caught-behind dismissal sparks controversy

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While the hotspot said there was nothing, snicko suggested that there was a noise

I had to stay true to myself - Marsh after fighting 96

Assured in his stroke-making and fluid with his foot movement, Marsh scored 96, forging a 153-run partnership with Smith to put Pakistan in a spot of bother

I had to stay true to myself - Marsh after fighting 96

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Assured in his stroke-making and fluid with his foot movement, Marsh scored 96, forging a 153-run partnership with Smith to put Pakistan in a spot of bother

From Car to stuck in a lift: Bizarre incidents that forced cricket to be halted

Cricket is quite a tough sport to explain to new viewers, especially how play has been halted due to different reasons

From Car to stuck in a lift: Bizarre incidents that forced cricket to be halted

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Cricket is quite a tough sport to explain to new viewers, especially how play has been halted due to different reasons

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Mitchell Marsh’s counter-attack pegs back Pakistan at the 'G

At 16/4, Pakistan had Australia pinned on the mat, but from thereon, Marsh outmuscled the visitors

Mitchell Marsh’s counter-attack pegs back Pakistan at the 'G

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At 16/4, Pakistan had Australia pinned on the mat, but from thereon, Marsh outmuscled the visitors

Mir Hamza and an hour of pure cricketing chaos

16/4 after 5.2 overs, Pakistan got the start that they wanted

Mir Hamza and an hour of pure cricketing chaos

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16/4 after 5.2 overs, Pakistan got the start that they wanted

It happens just like that for Pat Cummins

When in doubt, Pat Cummins is always there with a five-wicket haul

It happens just like that for Pat Cummins

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When in doubt, Pat Cummins is always there with a five-wicket haul

"It was a dream ball" - Cummins on Babar's dismissal

The seamer knocked over Pakistan's star batter through the gate in Melbourne to stamp his authority once again

"It was a dream ball" - Cummins on Babar's dismissal

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The seamer knocked over Pakistan's star batter through the gate in Melbourne to stamp his authority once again

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Pat Cummins helps Australia dominate Pakistan in MCG Test

Cummins’ enthralling spell, where he knocked out both Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam, turned the game around

Pat Cummins helps Australia dominate Pakistan in MCG Test

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Cummins’ enthralling spell, where he knocked out both Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam, turned the game around

'Compact' Abdullah Shafique keeps growing in stature

Shafique’s half-century in Melbourne meant that he has a 50+ score in all the countries he has played in

'Compact' Abdullah Shafique keeps growing in stature

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Shafique’s half-century in Melbourne meant that he has a 50+ score in all the countries he has played in

Mitchell Marsh, DRS and drama at the MCG

When Mitchell Marsh had to overturn two decisions from Joel Wilson to stay alive

Mitchell Marsh, DRS and drama at the MCG

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When Mitchell Marsh had to overturn two decisions from Joel Wilson to stay alive