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IND vs AUS: Rohit and Virat failed to meet expectations, says Irfan Pathan

Both Rohit and Virat have failed to deliver with bat in the ongoing series against Australia

IND vs AUS: Rohit believes India failed to capitalise on momentum at MCG

India lost seven wickets in the final session of the last day to blow a golden opportunity to head to Sydney with a 1-1 tie in the series

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 HIGHLIGHTS: Australia thrash India by 184 runs, lead series 2-1

Pant fell at a crucial juncture, triggering a dramatic collapse. What followed was a complete unraveling of India's batting lineup, as they lost their final seven wickets for just 34 runs

No spike on snicko! Jaiswal's controversial dismissal sparks drama over DRS

Despite the conflicting evidence, third umpire Sharfuuddoula overturned the on-field decision, declaring Jaiswal out.

WTC points table: South Africa through to final; India, Australia chances

South Africa denied late scares from Pakistan in Centurion to confirm their place in the WTC 2023-25 final

Will India qualify for the WTC final 2025 after defeat in Melbourne vs AUS?

If India manages to win the final Test of the ongoing series vs Australia in Sydney, they will finish with 55.26 percentage points and will need Sri Lanka to beat Australia by 2-0

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Will India draw the Boxing Day Test in MCG today?

Pant's wicket led to two more- Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy.

IND vs AUS: MCG attendance record shattered in historic Boxing Day Test

India vs Australia Boxing Day Test 2024 has now become the second-highest attended game in Test cricket history, behind only the 1999 India-Pakistan Test at Eden Gardens

IND vs AUS - Bumrah taught Konstas Test cricket's challenges: Simon Katich

Katich feels that Mitchell Marsh's role in the team must be evaluated if contributions with the ball are not being made, particularly given the all-rounder's lacklustre batting performances

What is highest successful run-chase at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Tests?

If India chase down target at MCG on December 30, 2024, it will be highest successful run-chase. England holds the record for highest successful chase, scoring 332 runs to win a Test match in 1928.

India missed opportunity, tough task to win Boxing Day Test: Gavaskar

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels India have missed an opportunity by allowing Australia's lower order to add valuable runs, making it difficult for the visitors to win the Boxing Day Test here. Australia, who were struggling at 156 for 8, finished the fourth day at 228 for 9, taking their lead to 333 and setting up an intriguing final day. "I think it was a missed opportunity because till tea time certainly it was India's day, and after tea time, (Pat) Cummins, (Nathan) Lyon, and (Scott) Boland really frustrated the Indian bowlers. At the end of the day, having got a lead of 333, it does make it a little difficult for India to win this game," Gavaskar told India Today. Australia's number 8, 10, and 11 batters consumed nearly 35 overs, with Cummins (41 off 90 balls), Lyon (41 off 54 balls), and Boland (10 off 65 balls) contributing to the team's second-innings total. "...even if half of those runs were saved and Australia had been dismissed for 60 runs less, then we're talking about .

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 5 - If I've to bowl 20 overs, I'll bowl 20: Starc

Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc has allayed concerns about his possible back injury, saying he is fit and ready to bowl 20 overs on Monday if the situation demands on the final day of the fourth Test against India here. Starc was seen clutching his back on the third day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. "And we've got 98 overs tomorrow of cricket and we'll see how that plays out. We'll push on. So no, I'm all good for second innings. It's not something that is bothering me," Starc told ABC network after the fourth day's play on Sunday. "My pace is still up... I still bowled a spell after it and I'm still in the low 140s (kmph), so I'm not concerned. If I need to bowl 20 (overs) tomorrow, I'll bowl 20," The match is evenly poised with Australia finishing the fourth day at 228 for nine, a lead of 333 runs with a full day's play remaining. Asked if Australia should have declared and given itself more time and overs to enforce a win, Starc sa

IND vs AUS: My aim is to become a complete all-rounder, says Nitish Reddy

Reddy also called the moment when he was at the non-striker's end while his idol Kohli scored a ton in Perth as magical

IND vs AUS: Labuschagne believes Australia is marginally ahead in the match

Marnus Labuschagne compared the conditions of the ongoing Boxing Day Test with the historic Gabba Test between India and Australia in 2021

India vs Australia 4th Test Highlights: Australia nine down, lead by 333 runs at stumps on Day 4

Pat Cummins scored a vital 90-ball 41 for his side to stretch the lead and the last-wicket pair of Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland also put on another unbeaten 55 runs for the last wicket.

Pant let team down with poor shot; Reddy's knock among greatest: Gavaskar

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday lashed out at Rishabh Pant for his "stupid" shot in crunch situation but praised young Nitish Kumar Reddy to the skies for conjuring up "one of the greatest Test knocks" on the third day of the Boxing Day match. With India desperately looking for a big partnership in the fourth Test against Australia at the MCG, Pant attempted to scoop Scott Boland to fine leg, only to get a leading edge for Nathan Lyon to complete a simple catch at deep third man. Pant had tried to play a similar shot in the previous ball too but failed to connect and was hit in the naval area. The batter seemed to be in pain as he lay on the ground. Gavaskar said the wicketkeeper-batter had let the team down by throwing his wicket away when India needed him the most. "Stupid, stupid, stupid. You have got two fielders there and you still go for that (shot). You missed the previous shot and look where you have been caught. You have been caught at deep third man. That is ...

Kohli and Konstas might share a smiling photo post-match: Stuart Clark

Sam Konstas's competitive nature aligns with that of Virat Kohli and it would not be surprising if the two share a laugh about the shoulder-barging episode before posing for a photo after the Boxing Day Test, reckoned former Australia pacer Stuart Clark. Kohli had intentionally bumped Konstas during the ongoing fourth Test at Melbourne, an act for which he copped a 20 percent fine from the ICC, besides getting booed by the Australian fans. But Clark, who played 28 Tests for Australia, these two ultra-competitive sportspersons will gel well eventually. He's (Konstas) a competitor. He wants to compete. He wants to do well. So, from that point of view, I think that incident (shoulder-barging) that happened in history, I think what you'll find is, I wouldn't be surprised if (Virat) Kohli takes him under his wing, Clark told PTI. And there'll be a photo of them after the game, smiling and laughing about it. He won't take a backward step. No one expects Kohli to either. No one expects ..

Pathan and Manjrekar believe Nitish-Sundar stand kept India alive at MCG

The duo rescued India from a precarious position when they were reduced to 221 for 7 to end the day at 358 for 9

Nitish Kumar Reddy: The story of sacrifice, belief and perseverance

Reddy's maiden ton at MCG helped India gain momentum in the match after being reduced to 221 for 7 at one point

IND vs AUS: Reddy's century is a milestone worth celebrating, says Sundar

Washington Sundar, along with Nitish Kumar Reddy, led India's fightback at the MCG on day 3 with a 127-run stand for the seventh wicket