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Rahane won't be under any real pressure once Kohli leaves: Gavaskar
After the culmination of the first Test which will be played under lights at the Adelaide Oval from Thursday, Kohli will return to India to be with his wife Anushka Sharma who is expecting their first child. Rahane, who is the vice-captain, is expected to lead the side in the remaining matches.
Do not confront Virat Kohli: Aaron Finch warns his Aussie Test teammates
Earlier, former Australia captain Steve Waugh had also warned Tim Paine's team to refrain from sledging Kohli as it could motivate the India skipper to do well. "Sledging is not going to worry Virat Kohli; it doesn't work against the great players and you're better off leaving those guys alone. I think any extra motivation will make them dig in more and get more runs. So, you're better off not saying much to him," Waugh had said in a video.
Won't reveal plans to media for Indians to read about: Nathon Lyon
I am not going to reveal our bowling plans to the media for the Indians to read about, but we have a few things lined up which is very exciting. So I think we are in a better place than we were two years ago," Lyon told reporters on Monday.
Pujara one of the few to hurt teams even with low strike rate: Hayden
Pujara amassed 521 runs with three centuries and earned the Man-of-the-Series award in 2018-19 series Down Under and will once again hold the key for India as they aim to defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Hockey team ready to compete on the world stage, says coach Reid
"Our fitness tests in the strength, weight, speed and muscle components show that we are on target. Our training sessions output data are approaching our February figures. I believe, we are close to the level we showcase in our international matches," he added.
La Liga: Messi leads Barca to a much needed win
Barcelona appeared to be standing in their own way during the first half, dominating Levante in nearly every category on the pitch, outshooting their opponent 13-4 over the first 45 minutes. But they were unable to execute in front of goal.
Neymar stretchered off in PSG's defeat to Lyon
Sunday's slump for PSG at the Parc des Princes sent the first place to Lille, who defeated Bordeaux 2-1 earlier in the day. Lyon is second on goal difference while PSG is one point off in third. Marseille is fourth one further point behind but with two games in hand.
Would love to have chat with Alan Border: Carey responds to Border criticism
"Absolutely, I love talking to the greats that have been in Australian cricket and picking their brain. One of Australia's best captains and players, I would love to have a chat with AB," Carey is quoted as saying by 'The Sydney Morning Herald' after the third day's play.
Opening conundrum remains for India as Vihari cements No. 6
With Cheteshwar Pujara (No.3), captain Virat Kohli (No. 4) and Ajinkya Rahane (No. 5) being automatic choices, India's batting line-up had two big questions ahead of the first Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval -- who will face the new ball with Mayank Agarwal, and who will man the No. 6 slot.
Supreme Court allows Cricket Association of Bihar to move BCCI seeking committee to run cricket in Bihar
Vikas Mehta, representing CAB, submitted before the top court that the response from the BCCI should be called by the court for deciding the disputes in the case. Earlier this week, a bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao, Hemant Gupta and Ajay Rastogi told advocate Mehta that if there are any surviving disputes, the applicants can approach the suitable forum. Mehta said the suitable forum to address this dispute is BCCI.
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