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25 Dec, 2024

BGT 2024-25 | Travis Head confirmed for MCG as Australia announce playing XI

BGT 2024-25 | Travis Head confirmed for MCG as Australia announce playing XI

Head underwent a fitness test on Christmas Day, and the medical team is fully convinced of his match readiness

25 Dec, 2024

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Head underwent a fitness test on Christmas Day, and the medical team is fully convinced of his match readiness

25 Dec, 2024

INTERVIEW

Ravichandran Ashwin’s insatiable curiosity separated him from others: WV Raman

Raman, who shares a close relationship with Ashwin, walked through the memory lane, opening up about his initial thoughts of the off-spinner

Ravichandran Ashwin’s insatiable curiosity separated him from others: WV Raman

Aakash Sivasubramaniam

INTERVIEW

Raman, who shares a close relationship with Ashwin, walked through the memory lane, opening up about his initial thoughts of the off-spinner

By: Aakash Sivasubramaniam

Shubman Gill needs to trust his instincts more: Ricky Ponting

The India batter will hope to be among the runs in the Boxing Day Test, after lukewarm performances in the series so far

Shubman Gill needs to trust his instincts more: Ricky Ponting

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The India batter will hope to be among the runs in the Boxing Day Test, after lukewarm performances in the series so far

Nice to have someone like him: Rohit banks on Bumrah for Boxing Day punch

Bumrah has taken 21 wickets in three Tests so far at an unbelievable average of 10.9

Nice to have someone like him: Rohit banks on Bumrah for Boxing Day punch

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Bumrah has taken 21 wickets in three Tests so far at an unbelievable average of 10.9

Rohit Sharma provides update on his knee injury ahead of MCG Test vs Australia

The India captain was struck on the knee at the nets while facing a throwdown specialist

Rohit Sharma provides update on his knee injury ahead of MCG Test vs Australia

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The India captain was struck on the knee at the nets while facing a throwdown specialist

FEATURES

Venue Analysis: MCG is no longer the batting paradise it used to be

We delve into MCG's numbers and look at how and why it has gone from a bowler's graveyard to bowler's paradise

Venue Analysis: MCG is no longer the batting paradise it used to be

Dhanush Lavanya

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We delve into MCG's numbers and look at how and why it has gone from a bowler's graveyard to bowler's paradise

By: Dhanush Lavanya

Injury cloud hangs over Travis Head's participation in Boxing Day Test vs India

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed Sam Konstas will debut at MCG, while Scott Boland will replace the injured Josh Hazlewood

Injury cloud hangs over Travis Head's participation in Boxing Day Test vs India

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Australia head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed Sam Konstas will debut at MCG, while Scott Boland will replace the injured Josh Hazlewood

Test cricket taught me how to live my life: Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin also said that had he not explored the game, he would have been lost in a melee of millions

Test cricket taught me how to live my life: Ravichandran Ashwin

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Ashwin also said that had he not explored the game, he would have been lost in a melee of millions

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Is Tanush Kotian the answer to India's Ravichandran Ashwin void?

Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket has opened up the door for the 26-year-old from Mumbai

Is Tanush Kotian the answer to India's Ravichandran Ashwin void?

Pramod Ananth

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Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket has opened up the door for the 26-year-old from Mumbai

By: Pramod Ananth

Shami deemed unfit by BCCI for remaining two BGT Tests

The fast bowler has been actively bowling in the domestic circuit for Bengal, but his knee swelling issues have persisted

Shami deemed unfit by BCCI for remaining two BGT Tests

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The fast bowler has been actively bowling in the domestic circuit for Bengal, but his knee swelling issues have persisted

Tanush Kotian replaces R Ashwin for remainder of Australia Tests: Report

The Mumbai all-rounder is expected to join the Indian team ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne.

Tanush Kotian replaces R Ashwin for remainder of Australia Tests: Report

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The Mumbai all-rounder is expected to join the Indian team ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne.

Erapalli Prasanna ‘very disappointed’ with Ashwin’s treatment by Indian team

Ashwin announced his surprise retirement after the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane, which has drawn some extreme reactions

Erapalli Prasanna ‘very disappointed’ with Ashwin’s treatment by Indian team

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Ashwin announced his surprise retirement after the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane, which has drawn some extreme reactions

Travis Head, Steven Smith take jibe at ICC in BCCI vs ICC debate

Did they mean it, or was all of it in good humour?

Travis Head, Steven Smith take jibe at ICC in BCCI vs ICC debate

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Did they mean it, or was all of it in good humour?

India grabbed every opportunity to leave Ashwin out of overseas Tests: Sunil Gavaskar

Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket in the middle of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia

India grabbed every opportunity to leave Ashwin out of overseas Tests: Sunil Gavaskar

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Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket in the middle of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia

'Super confident' Sam Konstas excited for Bumrah challenge

The 19-year-old is in line for a debut in the fourth Test against India at MCG

'Super confident' Sam Konstas excited for Bumrah challenge

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The 19-year-old is in line for a debut in the fourth Test against India at MCG

No reason Virat Kohli cannot reinvent himself: Greg Chappell

After scoring a fine century in the first Test in Perth, Kohli has managed scores of 5, 7, 11 and 3 so far

No reason Virat Kohli cannot reinvent himself: Greg Chappell

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After scoring a fine century in the first Test in Perth, Kohli has managed scores of 5, 7, 11 and 3 so far

Wasn't looking to save follow-on: Akash Deep opens up about Gabba batting effort

The Bengal pacer added 47 runs for the final wicket in Brisbane to help India draw the match

Wasn't looking to save follow-on: Akash Deep opens up about Gabba batting effort

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The Bengal pacer added 47 runs for the final wicket in Brisbane to help India draw the match

Rohit Sharma takes knock on knee during nets ahead of MCG Test

The India skipper's injury is not believed to be serious, and he should be available for the fourth Test vs Australia

Rohit Sharma takes knock on knee during nets ahead of MCG Test

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The India skipper's injury is not believed to be serious, and he should be available for the fourth Test vs Australia

McSweeney "devasted" after getting dropped for last two BGT Tests

McSweeney "devasted" after getting dropped for last two BGT Tests

The right-hander could only manage 72 runs @ 14.40 in the first three Tests

21 Dec, 2024

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The right-hander could only manage 72 runs @ 14.40 in the first three Tests