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Vaughan rated Australia's comeback int the series due to ‘skill’. (AP)

‘They have shown their real class’: Michael Vaughan on Australia in Boxing Day Test

December 27, 2024 17:37 IST

Having lost the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy, hosts Australia have come from behind to level the series 1-1 and are in a commanding position at Melbourne.

Virat Kohli run-ins controversies IND vs AUS

‘Virat creating theatre down under’: Kevin Pietersen on Kohli’s varied run-ins in the IND vs AUS 4th Test

December 27, 2024 17:19 IST

Virat Kohli is under scrutiny due to his form and the controversy surrounding the Sam Konstas shoulder barging incident in the India vs Australia 4th Test at the MCG.

Sunil Gavaskar lamented Yashasvi Jaiswal's runout before stumps on Friday. (AP)

The Runout: A run that Gavaskar, Langer thought was needless and in Mumbai would’ve evoked, the ‘kaayko khalipili’, ‘kashala ugeech’ responseSubscriber Only

December 27, 2024 17:10 IST

'At that stage, why do you need to take a run that carries an element of risk?' says Sunil Gavaskar; "Risky, needless," says Justin Langer as the react to Yashasvi Jaiswal's run out on Friday.

Since September, Rohit Sharma has only won two of the seven Tests he has led India in. (AP)

‘Series of batting failures reason behind Rohit Sharma’s poor captaincy’: Former chief selector MSK Prasad slams India skipper

December 27, 2024 16:57 IST

Since leading India to the T20 World Cup win in September, Rohit Sharma's team suffered their first ODI series defeat in Sri Lanka in 27 years before enduring a historic 0-3 home Test series whitewash against New Zealand.

Sachin Tendulkar Melbourne Cricket Club membership

Melbourne Cricket Club honours Sachin Tendulkar with membership

December 27, 2024 16:52 IST

Founded in 1838, the MCC is one of the oldest sports clubs in Australia and is responsible for the management and development of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), one of the game's premier venues.

Rohit Sharma's cataclysmic semester has almost undone the exploits of Rohit, the Test opener, over the last four years.

Stats Corner: Struggling Rohit Sharma’s career average dips to a six-year lowSubscriber Only

December 27, 2024 16:24 IST

IND vs AUS: Coinciding with a year where Rohit Sharma's white-ball career strike rates soared to their highest, his Test returns have dropped to their lowest (43.35) since taking guard as an opener for the first time.

India's Virat Kohli walks off the field after losing his wicket during play on the second day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. (AP Photo)

Those 20 minutes: Yashasvi Jaiswal run out, Virat Kohli caught behind, India all but bowledSubscriber Only

December 28, 2024 04:37 IST

Australia push India to brink, late slump reduces the visitors 164/5, still trailing by 310 runs

Steve Smith applauds Sam Konstas on his confident appraoch (FILE)

‘Was having a heart attack up in the box’: Steve Smith all praises for young Sam Konstas as he showcases grit and confidence

December 27, 2024 18:19 IST

"Wanted to see something different..." Steve Smith was all praises for teenage debutant Sam Konstas as he showcased confidence against the Indian bowling line-up

Irfan Pathan (left) and Sanjay Manjrekar debate the Yashasvi Jaiswal run out incident on air. (Screengrab via Star Sports)

‘If you don’t let me talk… Not about sacchai aur jhoot’: Sanjay Manjrekar, Irfan Pathan bicker on air

December 27, 2024 14:27 IST

Sanjay Manjrekar said Virat Kohli had made a "schoolboy error" which led to the mix-up that led to Yashasvi Jaiswal's run out. But Irfan Pathan disagreed. The pair had a tense exchange on air.

Sanjay Manjrekar blames Virat Kohli in mix-up with Yashasvi Jaiswal calls it ‘Cardinal sin’

December 27, 2024 14:08 IST

Former Indian cricketer blames Virat Kohli for the mix-up in the middle as Yashasvi Jaiswal falls victim to a run-out.

What does India want? Win BGT or bring Rohit Sharma back to form?Subscriber Only

December 28, 2024 04:38 IST

The move to disturb the top-order defies logic, it's a desperate move to accommodate the out-of-form Indian captain.

Michael Walsh, Kevin O'Neill, MCG. India vs Australia

MCG scorer Michael Walsh recollects Dravid-Laxman stand in Kolkata to Warne’s Ball from HellSubscriber Only

December 28, 2024 04:39 IST

The 76-year-old whip up tales from the treasure chest of the 101 games he has recorded

Who’s saying what after Virat Kohli gets away with a fine after shoulder-barging Sam Konstas: ‘Just a slap on the wrist’

December 27, 2024 10:15 IST

Virat Kohli escaped with a fine of 20 per cent of his match fee after he shouldered 19-year-old Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test.

Rohit Sharma’s woeful form continues with bizarre dismissal at MCG: Who said what?

December 27, 2024 18:33 IST

Rohit Sharma return to the top of the order turned out to be another failure as he departs for 3 and his meagre series continues.

India Women vs West Indies Women (IND-W vs WI-W) 3rd ODI Live Score Streaming Online & Telecast Channel Today: streamed and telecast on JioCinema and Sports18 (BCCI)

IND-W vs WI-W 3rd ODI: India Women vs West Indies Women 3rd ODI Match Live Cricket Score Streaming, Telecast Channels, other details

December 27, 2024 08:22 IST

India Women vs West Indies Women (IND-W vs WI-W) 3rd ODI Live Score Streaming Online & Telecast Channel Today: India have sealed the series and will look to continue their dominant performance in the upcoming third ODI to sweep the series 3-0.

Ravi Shastri: ‘What was the need to play two spinners if you don’t trust them?’Subscriber Only

December 27, 2024 07:29 IST

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri not impressed by India's performance in the first session of day 2 at MCG.

India vs Australia, Manmohan singh, black armbands

Dr Manmohan Singh’s death: Indian cricketers sport black armbands in Melbourne to honour former PM, Gautam Gambhir says ‘one of a kind’Subscriber Only

December 27, 2024 07:19 IST

"The Indian team is wearing black arm bands as a mark of respect in the memory of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away," BCCI said in a statement.

Steve Smith slams his 34th Test century, draws level with Brian Lara and Sunil Gavaskar

December 27, 2024 06:38 IST

Steve Smith now has scored most number of Test centuries against India.

Mark Waugh and Michael Vaughan slam ICC for being ‘lenient’ with Virat Kohli

December 27, 2024 06:09 IST

Virat Kohli escaped heavy punishment as he walked away with a 20 per cent fine for shoulder-barging 19-year-old Sam Konstas on the opening day of the Boxing Day test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

India's Virat Kohli barges into Australia's Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Screengrab via X/@7Cricket)

Cricket Australia CEO on Virat Kohli bumping 19-year-old Sam Konstas: ‘Physical contact on the cricket field is a complete no-no’

December 27, 2024 05:36 IST

Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer, said the on-field incident between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas "wasn't great."

India vs Australia Live Score, 4th Test: Day 2's action is upon us from IND vs AUS at MCG on Friday.

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 2: IND 164/5 vs AUS at Stumps in Melbourne

December 27, 2024 21:26 IST

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 2 Highlights, India vs Australia Test Score Online: Australian skipper Pat Cummins have picked up two wickets to reduce India for 51/2 at the Tea break; Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul after the batters dismissed

Sanju Samson has confirmed his availability for the Vijay Hazare Trophy over the "last two days", said KCA.

Sanju Samson confirms availability for Vijay Hazare Trophy but Kerala remain undecided on his inclusion

December 26, 2024 21:43 IST

Sanju Samson informed his availability to rejoin the Kerala squad for the remaining four Group E games in Hyderabad but the KCA has yet to take a call on drafting him back into the team.

Australia's Sam Konstas bats during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. (AP Photo)

‘Surely he won’t do that today’: How India underestimated Sam Konstas

December 26, 2024 21:16 IST

Former Australia cricketer Justin Langer praised Sam Konstas but also revealed how the Indians had under-estimated Sam Konstas.

Shahrukh Khan and Mayank Agarwal were the stars of the third round of Vijay Hazare Trophy action on Thursday. (PTI)

Vijay Hazare Trophy round-up: Shahrukh Khan’s blockbuster hundred; Agarwal’s one-man show and Mumbai’s landslide winSubscriber Only

December 26, 2024 21:00 IST

Vijay Hazare Trophy: TN all-rounder Shahrukh Khan displays real value in win over UP; Karnataka stalwart Agarwal headlines one-wicket win over Punjab on Thursday.

Veteran R Ashwin said he made a special bond with Yashasvi Jaiswal during the IPL. (Sportzpics)

When R Ashwin’s guiding hand left Yashasvi Jaiswal in tears during IPL: ‘We made a special bond at Rajasthan Royals’

December 26, 2024 20:15 IST

The now-retired R Ashwin recounted about how he and young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal forged a strong bond during their Rajasthan Royals days in the Indian Premier League.