Australia reach 187/3 on a damp opening day at Melbourne

IANS | December 26, 2023 6:41 PM

Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) On a rain-marred day, Australia's batters survived some testing times against a charged-up Pakistan bowling attack to reach 187/3 in 66 overs in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Tuesday.

It's the bounce, says Faf du Plessis on Indian batters struggle in South Africa

IANS | December 26, 2023 3:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis shed light on the perennial challenge faced by Indian batters in South African conditions. With India yet to secure a Test series victory in the Rainbow Nation, the upcoming series led by Rohit Sharma holds the promise of a historic achievement.