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Indians Express Discontent Over 'Used' Practice Pitches; MCG Curator Defends Protocol
Rohit developed a swelling on his left knee as he tried to play a throwdown from support staff member Dayanand Garani and didn't take further part in the nets on Sunday. The side opted not to practice on Monday.
Cheteshwar Pujara Says Indian Team Struggles to Take 20 Wickets
The five-match series is levelled at 1-1, with everything to play for in the Tests in Melbourne and Sydney.
Saim Ayub Shines as Pakistan Clinches ODI Series Sweep Against South Africa
Pakistan have consigned South Africa to their first-ever clean sweep defeat in a home men's ODI series, defeating the Proteas by 36 runs (DLS Method) in a rain-hit match.
BGT: Karthik flags Gill's 'technical error', says 'he has played ordinary shots'
With mounting pressure on India's batting after poor shows in Adelaide and Brisbane, the stakes are high for the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with the five-Test series currently levelled at 1-1.
MCG Curator Predicts Boxing Day Test Pitch Will Favor Pacers, Including Bumrah
We are never going to be as quick as Perth or Brisbane, but over the last few years we have managed to get some pace into it, which has created that excitement. There is a bit of grass on it. If you are a fast bowler and you look at it you probably do get excited," Page said to reporters on Monday.
India Boycotts Media Match with Australia Following Jadeja Press Conference Controversy
The T20 game scheduled at Junction Oval in Melbourne today was cancelled after the Indian cricket team's media manager took a decision not to engage.
BGT: Shastri Advises Rohit to Apply White-Ball Mindset While Batting at No. 6
Following the success of KL Rahul at opening for India in their 295-run win over Australia in Perth, Rohit had decided to move to number six.
Root Returns to England Squad for India ODIs and Champions Trophy, Stokes Left Out
The England and Wales Cricket Board said on Sunday that Stokes was left out of the squads because he continued to be assessed after sustaining a left hamstring injury during the third Test match against New Zealand at Hamilton earlier this month, where England lost by 423 runs.
1st ODI: Mandhana and Renuka Lead India to 211-Run Victory Over West Indies
Asked to bat first, India began well as vice-captain Mandhana and debutant Pratika Rawal stitched up a 110-run partnership to put the hosts on the front foot before the latter was caught and bowled by Hayley Matthews. Rawal, who was not quick enough ended up poking the ball in the air which was brilliantly caught by the spinner.
PM Modi Writes to Ashwin on His Retirement, Praises Iconic Carrom Ball
Ashwin concluded his 14-year international career following the Gabba Test's draw. He has left behind a rich legacy, as one of India's greatest match-winners. His last game for India was the day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide where he took 1-53 in his 18 overs and had 29 runs with his bat.
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