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4th Test: Boland, Lyon take out Pant and Jadeja as India reach 244/7

IANS | December 28, 2024 8:22 AM

Melbourne, Dec 28 (IANS) Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon took the crucial wickets of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja as India reached 244/7 in 73 overs and trail Australia by 230 runs at lunch on day three of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Saturday. It was a fascinating session of Test cricket for Australia, as their bowlers showed excellent control and discipline to take out the two overnight batters, especially with Pant’s manner of dismissal coming under immense scrutiny.

1st Test: Ervine, Bennett hit tons as Zimbabwe post 586; Afghans at 95/2

IANS | December 27, 2024 11:44 PM

Bulawayo, Dec 27 (IANS) Skipper Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett scored centuries after Sean Williams reached the three-figure mark on the opening day as Zimbabwe posted a massive 586 runs on the second day of the first Test against Afghanistan and claimed two early wickets at the Queens Sports Club here on Friday. This is Zimbabwe's highest-ever Test score against Afghanistan.

1st Test: Bosch's brilliant batting pushes South Africa closer to WTC final

IANS | December 27, 2024 10:36 PM

Centurion, Dec 27 (IANS) A win away from sealing a place in the final of the World Test Championships (WTC), South Africa rode on brilliant batting by Corbin Bosch, who scored 81 not out on debut, to take the first innings lead against Pakistan in the first Test at the SuperSport Park here on Friday.

BGT 2024-25: Watching Konstas bat reminds me of Symonds, says Hayden

IANS | December 27, 2024 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden marked the 18th anniversary of Andrew Symonds’ maiden Test century with a heartfelt post, drawing parallels to debutant Sam Konstas’ fearless innings against India in the ongoing Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

How boring it would be without the Showman: Pietersen backs Kohli amid MCG controversy

IANS | December 27, 2024 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Virat Kohli’s on-field theatrics have taken centerstage in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the Indian superstar making headlines for his fiery confrontations, a costly run-out mix-up, and his resilience with the bat. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, came out in support of Kohli, praising the 36-year-old for bringing theatre to the game.

Current generation believes in retaliation, says Syed Kirmani on Kohli-Konstas row

IANS | December 27, 2024 6:20 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 27 (IANS) There has been a lot of debate regarding the altercation between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas that took place on Day 1 of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The 1983 World Cup-winning wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani has given his take on the latest controversy, claiming the current crop of cricketers have a ‘cannot-take-it-lying-down’ attitude.

4th Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal's run out gives Australia edge at MCG, says Steve Smith

IANS | December 27, 2024 6:00 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Australia’s Steve Smith credited a last-session breakthrough, including the dramatic run-out of Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal at the end of the second day's play as the turning point in the Boxing Day Test that could decide the outcome of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Smith highlighted the mix-up between Jaiswal and Virat Kohli as a "huge play" that shifted momentum decisively in Australia's favour. “It looks like Jaiswal called ‘yes’ and ran and Virat sent him back. It is as simple as that,” Smith said after the second day's play.

4th Test: Lyon labels Jaiswal run out as 'one of the best barbecues'

IANS | December 27, 2024 5:28 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Nathan Lyon humorously dubbed Yashasvi Jaiswal's run-out as "one of the best barbecues" after the mix-up triggered a late Indian collapse on Day 2 of the fourth Test at the MCG. The incident, which turned a solid Indian reply into a precarious position, could prove to be the defining moment of the Test.

1st Test: Pacers to the fore as Pak fight back at Centurion after getting out for 211

IANS | December 26, 2024 11:35 PM

Centurion, Dec 26 (IANS) Bowled out for 211 after being asked to bat first, Pakistan came back strongly to reduce South Africa to 82/3 on the first day of the Boxing Day Test to leave the match poised in balance at the SuperSport Park here on Thursday. Pacers held sway as 13 wickets fell on an intriguing day at the end of which both teams could take some heart from their performance.

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