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Chances of taking 20 wickets on regular basis are a lot higher for India than Australia: Aakash Chopra
After playing the first Test at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha, Nagpur, India and Australia will play the next three Tests in New Delhi (February 17-21), Dharamshala (March 1-5) and Ahmedabad (March 9-13). India are the current holders of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, having won the last three series against Australia in 2017, 2018-19 and 2020-21. Australia, on the other hand, last won a Test series in India in 2004.
ICC, UNICEF call for gender equity on eve of Women's T20 World Cup
The latest phase of the partnership -- which was launched in October 2022 -- mobilizes the power of cricket to drive positive social change and to encourage girls and women to play and be empowered by cricket. Sports are a great leveler in society by bringing girls and boys together, whilst promoting leadership and respect.
Ind vs Aus: We have got a better equipped and conditioned team than 2017, says Warner
India is currently placed second on the World Test Championship (WTC) table and will need to win the series to qualify for the final. In an exclusive interaction with host broadcaster Star Sports, Warner talked about the fierce India-Australia rivalry, who will win the trophy and more.
IND vs AUS: WTC final in line, but Rohit says India are focussed on battles with Aussies
There are a lot of things at stake in the four-match series as Australia have not won a series in India since 2004 and India hoping to maintain their domination at home. But underlining the contest between the two countries is an intense battle for the spots in the World Test Championship Final, to be played later this year.
IND vs AUS: 40,000 spectators is a good sign for Test cricket, says Rohit Sharma on sold-out Nagpur Test
However, in recent times, it has been proved that if the fans expect a tough contest, they will come out to the stadiums to watch the proceedings, not bothered whether the game will last three hours, eight hours or five days. If the contest is good and strong teams are involved, the battles in the field are good enough to entice the spectators as big crowds at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and other venues have proved.
Emir of Qatar enters race to buy Manchester United
The emir purchased PSG in 2011 through Qatar Sports Investment. Current UEFA rules do not allow clubs with the same owners to face each other in one of its competitions, so a Qatar-owned United and Qatar-owned PSG would not be allowed to compete in a Champions League tie should such a fixture arise, The Guardian reported.
Virat Kohli to launch inaugural one8 Run on March 26 in Bengaluru
With a view of encouraging a healthier lifestyle, Kohli himself will flag off the first edition of the run, which is being operated by star cricketer's 'one8' brand. This run in Bengaluru gives amateur runners and seasoned athletes the opportunity to be part of a larger community.
Women's T20 World Cup: Ireland stun Australia, England beat New Zealand in warm-up games
Australia had set Ireland 169 to win at the University Ground, with a trio of players in the runs as they ended up at 168/3 in 20 overs. Alyssa Healy (62 off 40 balls) got some runs under her belt, though she lost opening partner Beth Mooney first ball, who was cleaned up by Orla Prendergast.
Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya gain big in ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings after series victory over New Zealand
Gill's 126 not out off 63 balls in the series decider at Ahmedabad that contributed to India's huge 168-run victory and helped seal the series 2-1, lifted him by an incredible 168 places in the rankings to be at 30th position. Gill, who has now slammed centuries in all three formats of the game, is ranked sixth in ODIs and 62nd in Tests.
IND v AUS: Going to follow horses for courses policy, says Rohit Sharma as India face selection dilemma
The Indian team management and touring selector will be facing a selection dilemma with key player Rishabh Pant unavailable following a car accident and a bevy of exciting players lining up to get into the squad. Pant's absence creates a headache for the Indian team's think tank as they have to decide on a few positions that have opened up -- a middle-order spot and a wicketkeeper (they can combine that into one too).
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