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It's seam machine at SCG!

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
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"It is getting difficult in some areas": Prasidh Krishna

“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 | PTI
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"He’s tried everything within his capabilities": Manjrekar on Virat Kohli

Kohli 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 | IANS
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"Got an incredible ability to put pressure back on to bowlers": Aus coach

Pant 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 | PTI
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Pak’s Saim out for six months with fracture

The 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 | PTI
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Pak in trouble after Rickelton hits double

Kagiso 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 | AFP
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Rahmat century gives Afghanistan new hope

Much 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 | AFP
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Osaka enters final at Auckland Classic

Osaka 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 | AFP
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Gauff, Swiatek to fight for United Cup glory

Hubert 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 | AFP
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No. 1 Sabalenka sweeps into Brisbane final

Sabalenka 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 | AFP
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Hockey India League: Delhi SG Pipers go down to Bengal Tigers

Jugraj (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 | IANS
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Azrinaz for Kailashpat Singhania Trophy

The 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 Gosavi

"He was more focused on being match-winner than reaching 10,000 runs": Cummins

Filled with cracks and covered by grass, the pitch suited Prasidh, who found the formula for success against the established Australian duo of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith. This was the second time Prasidh had dismissed Smith in the match. In the first innings, Prasidh had also claimed Smith's prized wicket

05 January,2025 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gautam Gambhir opens up on Virat, Rohit's retirement

Gautam Gambhir opens up on Virat, Rohit's retirement

As questions and critics continue to surround Virat and Rohit, Gautam Gambhir is hopeful that the duo can continue to take Indian cricket forward. For Gambhir, Rohit and Virat's decision will be in the best interest of the team

05 January,2025 02:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sunil Gavaskar upset after not being invited to present BGT with Border

Sunil Gavaskar upset after not being invited to present BGT with Border

Allan Border presented the trophy to the hosts' team, but Sunil Gavaskar, despite being present at the venue was left uninvited. The five-match series that Australia won drew record crowds at multiple venues and broke an 87-year-old attendance record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last week

05 January,2025 12:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gautam Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s Test future: Tough players with hunger

Gautam Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s Test future: Tough players with hunger

India 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 | Sydney
IND vs AUS 5th Test: India lose Border-Gavaskar trophy after 10 years

IND vs AUS 5th Test: India lose Border-Gavaskar trophy after 10 years

Pat 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 | PTI
Racial chants echo at MCG as India fans endure 'where’s your visa' taunts: WATCH

Racial chants echo at MCG as India fans endure 'where’s your visa' taunts: WATCH

The 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 correspondent
Pant lights fuse as India lead Australia by 145 in 'hell of a Test'

Pant lights fuse as India lead Australia by 145 in 'hell of a Test'

Pant 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 correspondent
Sourav Ganguly’s daughter Sana escapes unhurt after bus hits her car: Report

Sourav Ganguly’s daughter Sana escapes unhurt after bus hits her car: Report

Sana, however, emerged unscathed from the incident, the report says

04 January,2025 12:26 PM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondent
Rishabh Pant fires with a blistering 29-ball fifty, second fastest by an Indian

Rishabh Pant fires with a blistering 29-ball fifty, second fastest by an Indian

Pant, 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 correspondent
Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra’s mom celebrates Silver, praises Nadeem

    Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra’s mom celebrates Silver, praises Nadeem

    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.

    18 December,2024 01:43 PM IST
    Real Madrid's Vinicius faces possible suspension for 12 matches for misconduct

    Real Madrid's Vinicius faces possible suspension for 12 matches for misconduct

    Vinicius has been with Real Madrid since July 2018. He has played a total of 286 matches for the club, scoring 97 goals and providing 83 assists. He was recently named the best player of 2024 at the FIFA Best Awards

    05 January,2025 03:26 PM IST | Madrid | IANS

    ISL: Jamshedpur come back late to beat Bengaluru 2-1 for 4th successive home win

    Despite getting frustrated by Jamshedpur FC’s high press, Bengaluru were patient during their buildup in the initial quarter of the game

    05 January,2025 02:31 PM IST | Jamshedpur | IANS

    Isak sinks Spurs!

    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 | AFP
    05 January,2025 08:11 AM IST | Manchester | AFP
    04 January,2025 07:44 AM IST | London | Agencies
    03 January,2025 08:11 AM IST | Kolkata | PTI
    Djoko loses, Sabalenka wins at Brisbane International

    Djoko loses, Sabalenka wins at Brisbane International

    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 | AFP
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