Shane Warne file photo (Getty Images) MELBOURNE: The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia is just one sleep away and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) bracing for the storm which is expected to hit it over the next few days. A lot of work is happening in-and-around the MCG to put on a real … Read more
India and Australia are gearing up for a thrilling showdown in the fourth Test match, scheduled to take place at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on December 26th, commencing at 5:00 AM IST. Get the best IND vs AUS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the … Read more
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) Melbourne: Rohit Sharma is highly likely to open for India against Australia in the Boxing Day Test that begins on Thursday. That would mean KL Rahul will drop to the No.3 slot in the batting order. The Indian captain played as a middle-order batter in the Adelaide and Brisbane Tests but … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) MELBOURNE: What must India do to take 20 wickets at the MCG? As skipper Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar were having a long discussion at the team’s training session on … Read more
Cricket, a sport steeped in tradition, has seen significant transformations over the years. Among the three formats—Test cricket, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20)—Test cricket remains the oldest and most revered. However, with the explosive rise of T20 cricket, concerns about the future of Test cricket have become a major talking point in the … Read more
Last Updated:December 24, 2024, 11:20 IST Sam Konstas will become the youngest Test debutant for Australia since 18-year-old Pat Cummins broke into the squad in 2011. Sam Konstas (left) and Travis Head (AP Photo) Teen batter Sam Konstas is set to make a dream debut at the MCG during the Boxing Day Test against India … Read more
FREEZE FRAME: Jasprit Bumrah leads the appeal for the wicket of Steve Smith during the first Test in Perth. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Questions linger over the format’s feasibility but for now, the five-day game is enjoying a fine run in Australia. The MCG contest will only ramp up the expectationsMELBOURNE: The ‘G’ is … Read more
Ben Stokes has been ruled out of all cricket for at least three months due to a torn left hamstring. The injury occurred while bowling on day three of the third Test in England’s recent 2-1 series victory over New Zealand. The 33-year-old will undergo surgery in January, just months after he was sidelined by … Read more
No, it’s not legal for SCCA competition. Yes, it’s still fast. After watching many other competitors jump into today’s market for streetable track tires–most of which fall under the 200tw heading–Hoosier finally has an offering with its new TrackAttack Pro. While it carries that ever-popular 200tw rating, it still doesn’t meet the current SCCA regulations. How’s that? This … Read more
India vs Australia (AP Photo) The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is currently level at 1-1. The third Test, a highly anticipated Boxing Day match, begins on December 26th. Both India and Australia are looking to gain an advantage before the final Test in Sydney.The Boxing Day Test is a pivotal match in the series. A win here … Read more