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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.

United Cup: Gauff, Fritz visit Rottnest Island as they get ready to lead field in Sydney

IANS | December 26, 2024 11:57 PM

Perth, Dec 26 (IANS) Top-seeded Americans Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff found time to visit Western Australia's iconic Rottnest Island on the eve of the start of the new tennis season on Friday at the United Cup, the prestigious mixed-gender team competition which is a major stop in the build-up for the year's first Grand Slam, Australian Open. United Cup play in Sydney begins on Saturday.

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.

United Cup 2025: China face tough task without star Zheng as 18 teams get into action

IANS | December 26, 2024 10:40 PM

Sydney, Dec 26 (IANS) Gao Xinyu will face the formidable challenge of replacing women's world No. 5 Zheng Qinwen when she partners Zhang Zhizhen, China's highest-ranked men's player, at the season-opening United Cup starting on Friday. Fifth-seeded China will open their campaign against Brazil on Friday at the 15,000-seat RAC Arena in Perth. Defending champion Germany, led by men's World No. 2 Alexander Zverev, is also in Group E.

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