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Govers slams hat-trick, Australia beats India 7-4 in second hockey Test

India could play well only in patches as Blake Govers slammed a brilliant hat-trick to guide Australia to a dominating 7-4 win in the high-scoring second hockey Test here on Sunday. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh struck even before the home team could settle, firing India to a third-minute lead with his precise and powerful penalty corner conversion. India looked threatening up front and Harmanpreet almost converted a second one but the home team began to call the shots soon with Govers and Jack Welch leading the goal spree. The Men in Blue dished out an inspiring show in the third quarter and trailed by just one goal at 3-4, but were blown away in the final 15 minutes due to a sloppy defense. India endured its 12th straight loss to the world number one side and now need to win the next two games to keep the five-match series alive. The third Test of the World Cup build-up series will be played on Wednesday. Having scored the winning goals in their close 5-4 victory in the first Test,

Alyssa Healy named Australia captain for upcoming T20 series against India

With Meg Lanning still unavailable, Cricket Australia on Tuesday named seasoned wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy captain of a 15-member Australian women's team for the upcoming five-match T20 series against India. Star all-rounder Tahlia McGrath has been named vice-captain for the series, matches of which will be played at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium and Brabourne Stadium. The series will be held from December 9 to 20. The first two matches will be held at DY Patil Stadium and the remaining three at Brabourne. Healy takes charge of a squad featuring three changes including a highly talented teenager and an ex-Irish international. The 19-year-old Phoebe Litchfield, ex-Ireland quick Kim Garth and all-rounder Heather Graham are in line to make their T20I debuts after being named in the squad. The tour assumes significance as it serves as preparation for the T20 World Cup next February in South Africa. Australia have made three changes to the group that won the Commonwealth Games gold in ...

T20 WC: Rahul, Suryakumar score 50s, guide India to 186/7 against Australia

Top knocks by KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav guided India to a total of 186/7 against Australia in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup warm-up match here at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday.

Arshdeep showed temperament, composure to handle pressure: Vikram Rathour

India batting coach has praised young pacer Arshdeep Singh for showing the hunger and ability to perform in pressure situations despite being new to international cricket

Kohli now India's second-highest international run-scorer; overtakes Dravid

Virat Kohli surpassed Rahul Dravid to become the second highest run-scorer for India in international cricket.

Loving challenges of batting at No 4, but need to play smart: Suryakumar

Charismatic India batter and 'Player of the Match' in the third and final T20I, Suryakumar Yadav has said he is loving the challenges of batting at No. 4 though he added playing "smart" is important

IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Preview: With series at 1-1, Hyderabad ready for finale

India vs Australia 3rd T20I preview: The third T20I of the series at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium in Hyderabad will be the final showdown between the two teams who have fought valiantly so far

IND vs AUS 3rd T20I: Playing 11 probables, toss timing and latest team news

Australia vs India 3rd T20I: Get the latest playing 11 predictions, toss updates, and team news from the third T20I of the three-match series between India and Australia at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium

IND vs AUS 3rd T20I: Pitch report and weather update of Hyderabad Stadium

India vs Australia 3rd T20I pitch report: The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad hasn't really got the opportunity to host too many T20Is. It is a batting-friendly wicket

IND vs AUS 2nd T20I Highlights: Rohit, Axar shine as India level series

India vs Australia 2nd T20I Highlights: It was a morale-boosting victory for India as skipper Rohit Sharma got among the runs, Axar Patel bowled well and Dinesh Karthik took just two balls to finish

IND vs AUS 2nd T20I: Playing 11 probables, toss timing and latest team news

Australia vs India 2nd T20I: Get the latest playing 11 predictions, toss updates, and team news from the second T20I of the three-match series between India and Australia at VCA Stadium in Nagpur

IND vs AUS 2nd T20I: Pitch Report, Weather Update of VCA Stadium, Nagpur

India vs Australia 2nd T20I pitch report: The Vidarbha Cricket Association ground in Jamtha, Nagpur has been known for its high-scoring wickets and the trend shall continue

IND vs AUS 2nd T20I Preview: Death bowling concerns loom large over India

India vs Australia 2nd T20I preview: After being unable to defend 209 in Mohali, the Indian death bowling is under a lot of pressure as the caravan of the three-match T20I series moves to Nagpur

4 injured in rush to buy tickets for India-Aus cricket match in Hyderabad

Four people got injured when a stampede-like situation prevailed at the Gymkhana Grounds in the city, where thousands of cricket-lovers gathered to buy tickets for the India-Australia T20 match

Hardik Pandya is playing on a different planet currently: Sanjay Manjrekar

Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels that all-rounder Hardik Pandya is playing the game currently on a different planet as compared to his India team-mates

We have got a lot of depth to find way for chasing big scores: Matthew Wade

Veteran Australia wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade was one of the big two pillars in the reigning world T20 champions' successful chase of a mammoth 209 against India at the PCA Stadium, Mohali

Indian conditions help keep calm, allow putting away yorkers: Matthew Wade

The Indian conditions allow batters to put even good balls away for boundaries and that played a part in Australia's successful chase of 209 in the first T20I, feels Matthew Wade. The experienced wicketkeeper batter smashed an unbeaten 45 off 21 balls after Cameron Green's 61 off 30 balls as the visitors made short work of a daunting target on Tuesday night. As many as 55 runs were needed off the last four overs but Wade found boundaries at will to avoid a tense finish. Talking about his role as a finisher, the 34-year-old Wade said experience has made him a lot wiser and he doesn't rush into playing attacking strokes. "The run rate dictates way you have to play. Grounds like we play in India, you hit the ball in the ground and you can still find the boundaries that puts a lot of pressure on the bowlers," said Wade in the post-match press conference. "They bowled me some yorkers and I managed to put them away. That keeps you calm, in the middle." With the way the wicket played, W

We didn't bowl well, 200 is a good score, says Rohit Sharma after T20I loss

Rohit Sharma pointed out the poor efforts by his bowlers and fielders as the reasons for India's four-wicket defeat to World Champions Australia in the opening T20I match of the three-match series

Australia tear into Indian attack, gun down 209-run target to take 1-0 lead

India's frailties with the ball were laid bare as Australia gunned down a formidable 209-run target rather comfortably for a four-wicket win in the first T20I here on Tuesday. K L Rahul (55 off 35 balls) and Hardik Pandya (71 not out off 30) helped India post a daunting 208 for six after Australia put the hosts in to bat. Australia were dominant in the run chase, romping home in 19.2 overs. Last year's World Cup hero Matthew Wade (45 not out off 21) and Cameron Green (61 off 30) played special knocks to make short work of a stiff target. It was a formidable total but the way Australia started, an early finish was on the cards. Opening for the first time in international cricket, Green was in a menacing mood as he hammered comeback man Umesh Yadav for four successive boundaries in his first T20 since February 2019. The seasoned Indian pacer felt the heat straightaway, and resorted to bowling slower balls in his very first over, which did not work. There wasn't heavy dew but no swi

India vs Australia 1st T20I Highlights: Aussies chase down 209 with ease

India vs Australia 1st T20I Highlights: The Aussies thrashed the men in blue as they chased down 209 with four balls to spare and four wickets in hand to win the match, lead the three-match series 1-0