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Ind vs Aus: Virat's absence a big opportunity for Rahane, says Gambhir

Virat's absence a big opportunity for Rahane, says Gambhir

BCCI appoints Chetan Sharma as national selection committee chairman

Former India pacer Chetan Sharma was appointed chairman of the senior national selection panel by the BCCI's CAC, which also picked Abbey Kuruvilla and Debashis Mohanty in the five-member team.

Mark Waugh sees 'no hope' of India bouncing back in Test series vs AUS

Indian cricket team has 'no hope' of making a comeback after humiliation in Adelaide and will suffer a 4-0 whitewash in the four-match Test series against Australia, feels former batsman Mark Waugh

IND vs AUS: Paine a great leader, our most important player, says Langer

Australia head coach Justin Langer has praised his team's Test captain Tim Paine for his performance and leadership, calling him their 'most important player'

India vs Australia: Sydney Cricket Ground Trust offers to host two Tests

In a bid to save its New Year fixture between India and Australia, the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust has offered to host the Brisbane Test too

IND vs AUS Tests: Lot of onus on stand-in skipper Rahane, says Gambhir

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes that the onus will be on stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane to lead the fightback against Australia when they step out for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne

IND vs AUS Tests: Rahane will be an able stand-in captain, says Tendulkar

India's batting mainstay Ajinkya Rahane's calm and composed demeanour shouldn't be mistaken for him being weak and he will be as aggressive as Virat Kohli, says Sachin Tendulkar

IND vs AUS: Absence of Kohli and Shami gives us advantage, says Langer

Australia will look to score over 400 runs in the first innings to take charge of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, says Australia head coach Justin Langer

IND vs AUS: Shaw's bat and foot reacting late to the ball, says Tendulkar

Opening batsman Prithvi Shaw's legs and bat are reacting late to the ball and that opens up a gap between his bat and pad, says Sachin Tendulkar

England to go ahead with Lanka tour despite restrictions in South Africa

English cricket authorities are confident the national men's side's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka will go ahead as scheduled despite the Asian team currently being in South Africa

India vs Australia: David Warner, Sean Abbott ruled out of second Test

David Warner and Sean Abbott have been ruled out of the second Test against India and will rejoin the Australian squad ahead of the third Test, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Wednesday

There is a 'divide' within the Indian team, hints Sunil Gavaskar

Gavaskar has hinted at a divide within the Indian team, saying that treatment meted out to bowlers like R Ashwin and T Natarajan is biased as there are "different rules for different players"

Ind vs Aus: 'Bowler's captain' Rahane will bring 'calm energy', says Ishant

Sharma feels stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane is a "bowler's captain" and believes that the batsman will bring calmness on the field

Covid-19: Cricket Australia declares Melbourne as standby for Sydney Test

Cricket Australia said Melbourne has been placed on standby to host the thirst Test between India and Australia if Sydney's Covid-19 situation renders it 'untenable'

Addition of 2 new teams in Indian Premier League on today's BCCI AGM agenda

Setting up of various committees as well as an update on ICC T20 World Cup scheduled to be held next year is also on agenda in the General Meeting (AGM) of BCCI on December 24 in Ahmedabad

India vs Australia Tests schedule, match timing, live streaming details

India vs Australia 2nd Test match will take place on the Boxing Day (Dec 26) at Melbourne Cricket Ground. India needs to bounce back after a humiliating defeat in the 1st Test

Ind vs Aus: 'Charged up' Jadeja begins preparation for Boxing Day Test

With an eye on the Boxing Day Test against Australia, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is sweating it out as he looks to sharpen his skills with both bat and ball in training.

Empathise with Indians but I am glad if they are stressed: Justin Langer

Australia chief coach Langer can empathise with the Indian team after the 36-run shocker it endured in Adelaide but he is also 'glad' that the visitors are 'stressed' during the Christmas weekend

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Karthik to lead Tamil Nadu in domestic T20 league

Indian batsman Dinesh Karthik will captain Tamil Nadu in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, set to begin from January 10

Check Australia vs India 1st Test playing 11, head to head details

In India vs Australia 1st Test, Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal will open for India while Ashwin is a lone spinner in India playing 11. Check AUS vs IND playing 11, head to head details here