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Paine becomes fastest wicketkeeper to 150 Test dismissals
Paine, 36, has reached 150 dismissals in just 33 innings, thus putting him ahead of South Africa's Quinton de Kock, who took 34 innings to reach the number. The closest among Australians is wicketkeeping great Adam Gilchrist, who reached the landmark in 36 innings.
We could have got Rahane out 4-5 times, says disappointed Starc
"He (Rahane) batted really well. He took his chances. We probably could have got him out for three, four or maybe five times before he got to his hundred but he rode his luck there and scored a good hundred," said Starc at the end of the second day's play in the second Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
NZ Vs Pak: Kane Williamson's ton takes New Zealand to 431, Pakistan 30/1 on Day 2
Pakistan went to stumps on the second day at 30 for the loss of one wicket with opener Shan Masood getting caught behind down the leg-side for just 10. Nightwatchman Mohammed Abbas (0) and Abid Ali (19 batting) were on crease at the draw of stumps. Resuming at 222 for three, Williamson added 35 more to his overnight score of 94.
Lucky to have worked under Guardiola, says Lionel Messi
"He makes you see things in one way: how he prepares for matches, defensively, how to attack... he told you exactly how the match was going to be, how you had to attack to win," Messi told Spanish television channel La Sexta.
Ajinkya Rahane scores a ton, helps India take control of 2nd Test
The India stand-in skipper shared half-century partnerships with Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant to rescue India after they were reduced to 64 for three in the first session. India lost two wickets in each of the first two sessions but did not allow any breakthrough to Australia in the final session.
India take lead in first 2 Tests in Australia for 1st time since 1985-86
Australia were dismissed for 195 in their first innings on Saturday. India had taken a 53-run lead in the first Test at Adelaide last week although they eventually lost the game by eight wickets after being bowled out for 36 in the second innings. Back in 1985-86, India had got lead in the first Test at Adelaide, making 520 to Australia's 381, and in the second Test in Melbourne, scoring 445 against Australia's 262.
Melbourne Test, Day 2: Rahane's half-century takes India to 189/5 at tea
India was 189 for five at the end of the second session which was announced a bit early due to rain. India lost the wickets of Hanuma Vihari and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant while adding 99 in the second session. Vihari fell for 21 to leave India at 116 for four. He had added 52 for the fourth wicket with Rahane.
India lose Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara in first session of 2nd day at Melbourne Cricket Ground
India, resuming at 36 for one, moved to 61 before Gill edged one behind off Pat Cummins. The young India opener fell for a 65-ball 45. Cummins then got rid of Pujara (17) in his next over, having him caught behind too with captain Tim Paine taking a one-handed, diving catch. India were suddenly 64 for three.
Bishan Singh Bedi warns DDCA of legal action if name not dropped from stand
Jaitley was the president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) for 14 years between 1999 and 2013 and his son Rohan Jaitley currently holds that position. In a letter that Bedi sent on Saturday to DDCA president Rohan Jaitley as a reminder to the request he had made on December 23, the former spinner said that he is "sad" that Jaitley is yet to react to the letter.
Contest is between India's batsmen and Australia's bowlers: Kaif
"The first day of Boxing Day Test has once again strengthened my view that this series is a contest between India's batting and Australia's bowling. To win the battle, India's batsmen need to fire and seal the deal #cricket #AusvInd," Kaif tweeted on Saturday after the end of the day's play.
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