Indian quicks dominate Australia despite injury scare to leader Jasprit Bumrah to bowl out hosts for 181 and take four-run first-innings lead; Rishabh Pant’s quickfire 61 guides visitors to 141-6 at stumps on Day Two
05 January,2025 07:52 AM IST | R Kaushik“There is no particular number in mind, but then as many runs as we score would be great. We are ready to bowl them out for whatever,” he added
05 January,2025 07:46 AM IST | PTIKohli was dismissed by Australian seamer Scott Boland for the fourth time in the series. This marked the eighth time in nine innings that Kohli fell prey to the same weakness
05 January,2025 07:30 AM IST | IANSPant had laboured to 40 off 98 balls, taking multiple blows on his body during his 149-minute stay at the crease. Pant had said that he was not in a frame of mind to attack
05 January,2025 07:42 AM IST | PTIThe Pakistan Cricket Board said on Saturday that MRIs and other tests were carried out on him and the doctors have advised Saim six weeks rest
05 January,2025 07:54 AM IST | PTIKagiso Rabada struck twice and Marco Jansen once when Pakistan started their innings. The tourists were effectively four down because opener Saim Ayub was ruled out of the match with a broken right ankle. Babar Azam, forced to open in Ayub’s absence, was 31 not out at the close with his side still 551 runs behind.
05 January,2025 07:56 AM IST | AFPMuch hinged on Shah, a double centurion in the drawn first Test, and he proved equal to the task as Afghanistan reached 291-7 by the close of play for a 205-run lead
05 January,2025 07:58 AM IST | AFPOsaka was contesting her first semi-final since 2022, having taken a break from tennis and becoming a mother in 2023
05 January,2025 08:01 AM IST | AFPHubert Hurkacz put Poland on the way when he beat Alexander Shevchenko 6-3, 6-2 in the men’s singles
05 January,2025 08:04 AM IST | AFPSabalenka broke Andreeva once in the first set and twice in the second to win 6-3, 6-2 in an ominous display just over a week before she launches her Australian Open defence
05 January,2025 08:06 AM IST | AFPJugraj (17th, 38th) converted two penalty corners, while Sukhjeet Singh (1st) and Abhishek (47th) struck from field play for Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers
05 January,2025 08:08 AM IST | IANSThe Karthik-trained Azrinaz, runner up to Shambala who later set blazing fractions for the HPSL Indian 2000 Guineas, shapes as the best bet of the afternoon as she is advantageously placed at the weights compared to her older rivals
05 January,2025 08:10 AM IST | Prakash GosaviIndia head coach Gautam Gambhir believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will decide their Test careers keeping the team’s best interests in mind. Following India’s 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir also urged players to commit to domestic cricket
05 January,2025 10:30 AM IST | SydneyPat Cummins and Scott Boland shared the wickets in the session with the latter completing a six wicket haul. India had won the previous four series against Australia, two at home and as many Down Under
05 January,2025 10:03 AM IST | Sydney | PTIThe video, which was recorded at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the Boxing Day Test, has now gone viral
04 January,2025 02:25 PM IST | Melbourne | mid-day online correspondentPant signalled his intent by plundering a six on his first ball and reached 50 after just 29 deliveries with another big shot that cleared the ropes
04 January,2025 01:49 PM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondentSana, however, emerged unscathed from the incident, the report says
04 January,2025 12:26 PM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondentPant, renowned for his aggressive and fearless style of play, reached the half-century mark in a mere 29 balls, shattering previous records
04 January,2025 12:12 PM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondentIt marked the seventh instance of an Indian batsman hitting a six off the first ball of their innings in Test cricket
04 January,2025 12:03 PM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondentIndia were bowled out for a mere 185 runs after electing to bat first, giving Australia a significant advantage
04 January,2025 10:43 AM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondentFor Australia, Beau Webster (57) scored a half-century on debut, but once he was dismissed, India swiftly dismantled the tail
04 January,2025 09:47 AM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.
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Newcastle’s Alexander nets winner to dent Tottenham’s hopes of top four finish further as they sit in 11th position with just one win from eight league games; pressure builds on boss Postecoglou
05 January,2025 08:14 AM IST | London | AFPUnited last won at Anfield nine years ago and have suffered 4-0 and 7-0 thrashings in two of their past three visits
No, of course I’m not going to plan to rest any player because it’s a big game
The 2.11 metre (six feet 11 inches) Opelka served magnificently and returned just as well to stun the 24-time Grand Slam winner 7-6 (8/6), 6-3
04 January,2025 07:42 AM IST | Brisbane | AFPADVERTISEMENT
