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Pujara-Mayank 100-run stand takes India to 177-2 till Tea; Kohli dismissed
Kohli and Pujara were batting on 23 and 61 runs respectively at the tea break
 "Pujara-Mayank 100-run stand takes India to 177-2 till Tea; Kohli dismissed")
Indian cricketers wear black armbands to pay respect to Ramakant Achrekar
Besides Tendulkar, he also coached some prominent players in Vinod Kambli, Pravin Amre, Sameer Dighe and Balwinder Singh Sandhu
 "Indian cricketers wear black armbands to pay respect to Ramakant Achrekar")
India vs Australia, 4th Test preview and when, where to watch Sydney Test
In India vs Australia 5th test, a confident Indian cricket team aim to create history by registering their maiden Test series win in Down Under
 "India vs Australia, 4th Test preview and when, where to watch Sydney Test")
Ramakant Achrekar gave quintessential talented middle-class boys hope
Every player, who learnt his ropes at the Shivaji Park Gymkhana during the 80s and early 90s, have their own "Achrekar story" that they recollect with fondness
Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli's childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar dies
Best known for being the childhood coach of Tendulkar, who has always acknowledged him as his mentor, Achrekar was also a Padmashri awardee.
 "Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli's childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar dies")
From 7th ranked team to No 1 in 4 yrs: A full circle for Kohli at Sydney
Virat Kohli took over as India's Test captain four years ago at the same venue after M S Dhoni's shock retirement.
 "From 7th ranked team to No 1 in 4 yrs: A full circle for Kohli at Sydney")
Virat Kohli raises concern on Ashwin's injuries on England, Australia tour
Ashwin has not taken part in the current series after bowling 86 overs in the first Test in Adelaide and since then has been laid low by left -sided abdominal strain
 "Virat Kohli raises concern on Ashwin's injuries on England, Australia tour")
India vs Australia: Our focus is on team performance not record, says Paine
India have never won a Test series on Australian soil, but go into the series-finale starting Thursday with a 2-1 lead. The visitors need only a draw to claim a piece of history.
 "India vs Australia: Our focus is on team performance not record, says Paine")
Ishant to miss 4th test, decision on Ashwin awaited; Aus delay team naming
Kohli spoke at length about his disappointment that Ashwin was not fit for such an important match
 "Ishant to miss 4th test, decision on Ashwin awaited; Aus delay team naming")
Ravichandran Ashwin fails fitness test, to miss fourth test at Sydney
With a 2-1 lead, India need only draw the test at the Sydney Cricket Ground to secure a first series triumph in Australia
 "Ravichandran Ashwin fails fitness test, to miss fourth test at Sydney")
Cricket rewind 2018: Sandpaper gate, Kohil's 'leave India' jibe, and more
The beginning of 2018 was not good in South Africa, however, India ended the year on a resounding note winning the Boxing Day Teat in Melbourne by 137 runs
 "Cricket rewind 2018: Sandpaper gate, Kohil's 'leave India' jibe, and more")
Blessed with baby girl, Rohit Sharma to miss Sydney test; to play ODIs
The BCCI congratulates Rohit on the beginning of a new chapter in his life
 "Blessed with baby girl, Rohit Sharma to miss Sydney test; to play ODIs")
Harmanpreet named ICC T20 team of the year captain; Smriti, Poonam included
Smriti Mandhana and Poonam Yadav are the two India girls who feature in both the ODI and T20I squads
 "Harmanpreet named ICC T20 team of the year captain; Smriti, Poonam included")
Australia to rest Cummins, Starc, Hazzlewood for ODI series against India
Langer said Australia need to keep its players fit and fresh ahead of busy 2019, which includes a World Cup and an Ashes tour
 "Australia to rest Cummins, Starc, Hazzlewood for ODI series against India")
From Gautam Gambhir to Alastair Cook, top 10 cricketers who retired in 2018
While Cook scored a fine century to bid his Test career a goodbye, others like Pietersen formally announced their retirement despite being out of the national team for years
 "From Gautam Gambhir to Alastair Cook, top 10 cricketers who retired in 2018")
Indian Sports in 2018: Kohli, Mary Kom grab the headlines; new stars emerge
Whether it was the Commonwealth and the Asian Games or Youth Olympics, athletes pushed the boundaries and produced path-breaking performances
 "Indian Sports in 2018: Kohli, Mary Kom grab the headlines; new stars emerge")
Sachin leads in feting Indian team for Test win at MCG after 38 years
India beat Australia by 137 runs at the iconic MCG to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match Test series
 "Sachin leads in feting Indian team for Test win at MCG after 38 years")
Bumrah's Melbourne masterclass a scary sign for batsmen world over: Kohli
Bumrah, named man of the match after India's 137-run win, dismissed Pat Cummins (63) to pick up one of the last two wickets required on Sunday and finished with career-best figures of 9-86
 "Bumrah's Melbourne masterclass a scary sign for batsmen world over: Kohli")
India beat Australia by 137 runs in 3rd Test, retain Border-Gavaskar trophy
India needed 4.3 overs to take the final two wickets on Day 5
Ever heard of a temporary captain, Rishabh Pant gives it back to Tim Paine
The 21-year-old was not done there and told Ravindra Jadeja, who was bowling at the time, that he does not need anything special to get Paine's wicket as he is only good at talking
 "Ever heard of a temporary captain, Rishabh Pant gives it back to Tim Paine")