“Since 2021 when they changed the Kookaburra ball, batting has definitely got more difficult, particularly at the same time wickets got greener as well. So it’s kind of like a perfect storm coming together,” Smith said
16 December,2024 06:23 AM IST | Brisbane | PTIFormer skipper Steve returns to form with first century in 18 months while middle-order batter Travis continues to trouble Rohit & Co with back-to-back tons as Oz post 405-7 on Day Two
16 December,2024 06:18 AM IST | Mumbai | R KaushikTravis Head and Steve Smith milked 241 runs before Team India's lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Smith. This was the duo's second 200-plus run stand against the Indians. They are now just falling short of one partnership from equalling the record of Rick Ponting and Michael Clarke who have three 200-plus partnerships against India
15 December,2024 04:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTeam India's lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah showcased another stunning effort on Day 2 of the IND vs AUS 3rd Test. Day 2 of the ongoing match was initially in the name of the Aussies, but Bumrah's late fifer helped the visitors bounce back in a tense situation
15 December,2024 01:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThis is Head's ninth Test hundred and third against India. It came off just 115 balls with 13 boundaries to his credit. Smith on the other hand hit six boundaries
15 December,2024 10:54 AM IST | Brisbane | PTIPSL 10 is clashing with the IPL this time and teams are keen to sign players such as David Warner and Steve Smith, who did not find takers in IPL auction
14 December,2024 02:27 PM IST | Karachi | mid-day online correspondentAustralia finished the day on 28-0 with Usman Khawaja 19 not out and Nathan McSweeney on four after India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to field
14 December,2024 02:14 PM IST | Brisbane | mid-day online correspondentFormer opener David Warner believes Australia’s batters will be under pressure to deliver big runs in Brisbane
12 December,2024 06:31 AM IST | Brisbane | PTIA viral video has surfaced showing an Indian fan being escorted out of the stadium after he attempted to display sandpaper
10 December,2024 02:39 PM IST | Adelaide | mid-day online correspondentMid-Day takes a look at the moments of bad blood between India and Australia down the years
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