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Ind vs Aus 3rd Test: Aus declare at 312/6, set 407-run target for India
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Umpires called the end of the second session after Cameron Green, who scored 84, got out after being caught behind by substitute wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha against Jasprit Bumrah. Green shared a 104-run partnership off just 116 balls with skipper Tim Paine who remained unbeaten at 39.
Aussies extend lead to 276 as Smith completes half-century
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Steve Smith was unbeaten 58 off 155 balls with Cameron Green on 20 off 58 deliveries. Resuming at 103 for two, overnight batsmen Marnus Labuschagne (73) and Smith added 35 before the former was caught behind by substitute wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, down the leg-side off the bowling of Navdeep Saini.
Shane Warne, Andrew Symonds mock Labuschagne on air, broadcaster apologises
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Kayo said that Warne and Symonds, who were preparing to commentate on a Big Bash League (BBL) match between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades, were unaware that the stream had gone live. "Our stream started early and caught some unacceptable comments. On behalf of @kayosports and the commentary team, we unreservedly apologise," Kayo tweeted.
I-League: RoundGlass Punjab beat wasteful Aizawl FC with 1-0
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Pritam Ningthoujam's 18th minute strike from outside the box turned out to be the difference between the two sides at the end of an intense match. Aizawl, meanwhile, were left to rue the numerous chances that they missed. Both teams went at each other at a frantic pace in the early minutes. While Aizawl FC pressed high and kept the attack going, Punjab managed to piece together counter-attacks of their own.
I-League: Chennai City beat Gokulam Kerala 2-1
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Naggapan played a quick one-two with Demir Avdic to find space inside the box and scored Chennai's second goal of the match in the 50th minute. Gokulam took an early lead as Dennis Antwi scored in the third minute. A quick corner caught the Chennai City FC defence off-guard as Antwi slotted home from close range to hand the Malabarians the lead.
Syed Mushtaq Ali T20: Indian domestic season gets underway on Sunday
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The tournament is the first of the Indian domestic season that has been pushed back due to the Covid-19 pandemic. All the teams had to undergo a week-long quarantine ahead of the tournament.
FIFA to test concussion substitutes at Club World Cup
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According to a FIFA statement, it will "trial additional permanent substitutions for cases of actual or suspected concussion" at the seven-team tournament, which will be the first time that concussion substitutes will be allowed in an international football competition.
Preview: Jamshedpur FC looking to get back into top 4 with win over Kerala Blasters
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Jamshedpur are on 13 points after nine games and a victory against Kerala could push them to third spot. They have lost just two matches -- the second-lowest tally in the league. No doubt, the 1-0 victory over playoff contenders Bengaluru would have boosted their morale. But one thing that Coach Coyle wants is that his side doesn't get carried away at this stage of the season.
Ravindra Jadeja's absence will hurt, he builds pressure on batsmen: Cheteshwar Pujara
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Jadeja took a blow to his left thumb off a Mitchell Starc delivery. The all-rounder had picked four wickets in Australia's first innings and effected a run-out from the deep to send back centurion Steve Smith. He followed it up with a fighting 28 not out in India's first innings.
Indian officials allege Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj racially abused: Report
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the stadium security officials were involved in a long discussion with Bumrah, Siraj and members of the Indian team management after the end of the third day's play at the SCG.
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