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Smith Joins Ponting and Bradman in Exclusive Test Milestone at MCG with 42nd Half-Century
Smith has now joined legendary batters Ricky Ponting, Don Bradman and Greg Chappell to register 10 or more 50-plus scores in Tests at the iconic venue.
Danish Kaneria Slams CT 25 Hybrid Model, Calls Critics 'Illiterate' and Pakistan 'Given a Lollipop'
The ICC executive board announced last week that India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue. Alongside, the PCB has been awarded hosting rights of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2028, where neutral venue arrangements will also apply.
Kohli to Face Fine for On-Field Altercation with Konstas at MCG
Reports from Cricbuzz and SEN Radio have said Kohli was handed these sanctions for deliberately making physical contact with Konstas, which was assessed by match referee Andy Pycroft.
Kohli and Konstas Clash at MCG; Debutant Claims Indian Star Accidentally Bumped Into Him
The brief confrontation occurred following the completion of the 10th over of the Australian innings, when players were crossing over. Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders as they crossed across the pitch.
4th Test: Bumrah Keeps Battle Alive as Australia Reach 311/6 After Impressive Konstas Debut
If Konstas' gallant 60 off 65 balls had the near sell-out crowd of over 80,000 at the MCG enthralled during a humid morning session, Bumrah's (3/75 in 21 overs) deception of length to dismiss Travis Head (0) also had its takers as chants of 'Boom, Boom, Booooomraaaaaaah' reverberated through the stands.
BGT: Konstas Confident of Facing Bumrah Challenge Again, Aims to Keep Targeting
The 19-year-old Konstas played an entertaining knock of 60 off 65, taking on the Indian attack with his adventurous shots.
Watch | 4th Test: Kohli-Konstas Shoulder Collision May Be Scrutinized by ICC
The incident occurred after the 10th over when Kohli had the ball in hand and it seemed that he had altered his walking path to be in a shoulder collision with Konstas, who did not like it, and there were a few words exchanged between them.
4th Test: Kohli Acknowledges Lack of Discipline in Last Few Innings
"If you would have told us we're going to be one all heading into Boxing Day Test, we would have taken it with both hands.". I agree, last two or three innings hasn't gone the way I wanted to. As I said, I haven't been disciplined enough to stick in there and, really grind it out. That's what the challenge that Test Cricket brings,” said Kohli to former India head coach Ravi Shastri ahead of day one’s play in the Boxing Day Test.
4th Test: Khawaja Scores Fifty, Labuschagne Unbeaten on 44 as Australia Reach 176/2
It was an Indian bowling session where, from them giving away just 26 runs in the first 13 overs, it was the only success when Khawaja got dismissed for 57 off Jasprit Bumrah; he got dismissed by the pacer for the fifth time in this series.
Harleen Reflects on How Happy Her Mom Would Be After Maiden ODI Century
At Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Harleen stood up to hit 115 off 103 balls, hitting 16 boundaries to lead India’s charge of making 358/5, their joint-highest total in women’s ODIs. She got her half-century in 62 balls, and then accelerated greatly to bring up her century in 98 balls.
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