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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.
Shubhman Gill should have got opportunity a couple of years back: Agarkar
"He (Shubman Gill) should have got an opportunity a couple of years back. He just looks ready. You can see obviously he has got the potential," Ajit Agarkar told Sony Sports.
Rahane has great sense of where his fielders should be: Gavaskar
Gavaskar, a former India captain, said that he has made the observation from the few Test matches that Rahane has captained in before the second Test started at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Melbourne Test, Day 1: Bumrah, Ashwin help India take Day 1 honours
Losing the toss, the Indian team, led by stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane, first bowled out the hosts for a paltry 195 and then ended the day at 36/1, trailing by 159 runs. For Australia, Marnus Labuschagne was the highest scorer as he amassed 48 runs off 132 balls.
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