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Scorecard: - Superpowers collide in World Cup blockbuster at SCG,

Scorecard: - Superpowers collide in World Cup blockbuster at SCG,

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10 years ago

 

Superpowers collide in World Cup blockbuster at SCG

It's more than just cricket when India-Australia take centre-stage

Intensity high as bitter rivals India-Australia set for semis faceoff

Predict your FOUR World Cup semi-finalists

Check out the most BUZZED team in World Cup

Schedule: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Tri-series: Johnson's return to spur Aus against inconsistent England

Tri-series: Johnson's return to spur Aus against inconsistent England

10 years ago

Gavaskar terms India's batsmen 'escapist' after flop show in Australia

Gavaskar terms India's batsmen 'escapist' after flop show in Australia

10 years ago

Clarke registers fifty in grade cricket match

Clarke registers fifty in grade cricket match

10 years ago

Aus captain Clarke denies rift with teammates

Aus captain Clarke denies rift with teammates

10 years ago

Points Table: Tri-series in Australia

Points Table: Tri-series in Australia

10 years ago

Focus on bowlers as India face England in virtual semi-final

Focus on bowlers as India face England in virtual semi-final

10 years ago

Australia's batting star Smith credits IPL for success

Australia's batting star Smith credits IPL for success

10 years ago

Tri-series: Dhoni backs Dhawan to come good in must-win tie

Tri-series: Dhoni backs Dhawan to come good in must-win tie

10 years ago

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Exclusive! Dravid, Laxman spot the chinks in Dhawan's armour

Exclusive! Dravid, Laxman spot the chinks in Dhawan's armour

10 years ago

Kohli will hold the key to India's fortunes at the World Cup

Kohli will hold the key to India's fortunes at the World Cup

10 years ago

Australian players respect the game and opposition: Haddin

Australian players respect the game and opposition: Haddin

10 years ago

What did Dhoni reveal to the Test team on the day he quit?

Gabba ODI PHOTOS: Fantastic Finn flattens India

Finn takes 5 as England humiliate India at Gabba

Can bowlers help India bounce back against England?

Should cricket have yellow cards for flaring tempers?

Raina relieved on regaining form after Test flop

Raina relieved on regaining form after Test flop

10 years ago

We were in some bother as India are a good side: Starc

We were in some bother as India are a good side: Starc

10 years ago

Rohit knows how to build an innings after good start: Dhoni

Rohit knows how to build an innings after good start: Dhoni

10 years ago

Dhoni blames new ball bowlers for India's loss

Rohit ton in vain as Starc's six sinks India at MCG

PHOTOS: Starc sends India crashing to defeat at MCG

Bailey in doubt for next ODI, Smith likely to lead Australia

2nd ODI: Sharma in verbal spat with Aus players

'Warner is the reason why Australia are favourites for the World Cup'

'Warner is the reason why Australia are favourites for the World Cup'

10 years ago

Tri Series: Perfect setting for experimentation

Tri Series: Perfect setting for experimentation

10 years ago

Warner blazes as Australia ease past England in tri-series opener

Warner blazes as Australia ease past England in tri-series opener

10 years ago

Fletcher blames bowlers' inexperience for poor show in Aus Tests

Dhoni wants an encore at the World Cup

Team India's new ODI kit made of recycled plastic bottles

India, Australia battle for ODI top spot ahead of World Cup

Will hiring a good bowling coach help India's Test future?

Mindset has to change while selecting bowlers for overseas tours: Kumble

Mindset has to change while selecting bowlers for overseas tours: Kumble

10 years ago

Schedule: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Schedule: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

10 years ago

'Kohli is someone whom Indian cricket can plan long-term with'

'Kohli is someone whom Indian cricket can plan long-term with'

10 years ago

Bowling surely let the team down on this tour: Gavaskar

Pitches did not break up as much as expected: Smith

We need to improve our bowling big time, says captain Kohli

PHOTOS: India escape with a draw in Sydney; Australia win series 2-0

Ashwin spins his way to new highs

'Spin will play major role on Day 5 at SCG'

'Spin will play major role on Day 5 at SCG'

10 years ago

PHOTOS: Smith breaks Bradman's record to give Australia big lead

PHOTOS: Smith breaks Bradman's record to give Australia big lead

10 years ago

Only way was 'up' for Rahul after nightmare debut

Only way was 'up' for Rahul after nightmare debut

10 years ago

Starc reprimanded for Vijay send-off

Kohli first to hit 3 hundreds in consecutive innings as captain

Plethora of records for Kohli... surpasses Dravid and Chappell

'I have to discipline my shot selection lot more'

Spidercam in focus as Lehmanm defends sloppy Smith

PHOTOS, Day 3: Kohli, Rahul strike tons as Australia spill catches

PHOTOS, Day 3: Kohli, Rahul strike tons as Australia spill catches

10 years ago

Sydney Test: Kohli leads India's fight back with 10th hundred

Sydney Test: Kohli leads India's fight back with 10th hundred

10 years ago

Smith holds Spidercam guilty for dropped catch

Smith holds Spidercam guilty for dropped catch

10 years ago

Clarke's recuperation ahead of schedule

Chappell, Clarke question Kohli's tactics

Starc's celebration gets no approval from captain Smith

I always look at the team first, says Australia captain Smith

Stats: Australia's top six score 50s as India suffer again

Another hundred for Smith as Australia dominate Day 2

Another hundred for Smith as Australia dominate Day 2

10 years ago

Run-machine Smith equals Bradman, Kallis with 4th consecutive ton

Run-machine Smith equals Bradman, Kallis with 4th consecutive ton

10 years ago

Sydney Test: Rohit getting match-practice for World Cup?

Sydney Test: Rohit getting match-practice for World Cup?

10 years ago

Kohli will take Indian cricket places

Local boy Smith ready to lead Australia in emotional Sydney Test

Team India go cruising along Sydney Harbour

'Kohli is a fiery character and plays with his heart on his sleeve'

Emotional Warner unsure about SCG return

'Dhoni took everyone by surprise; this news was a bolt from blue'

'Dhoni took everyone by surprise; this news was a bolt from blue'

10 years ago

Johnson out of final Test against India

Johnson out of final Test against India

10 years ago

Dhoni has done a wonderful job as India captain: Clarke

Dhoni has done a wonderful job as India captain: Clarke

10 years ago

Smith might be a bit more aggressive during 4th Test: McGrath

'It will be bit daunting to walk out onto SCG in Hughes' shadow'

India needs to change its bowling strategy for Sydney Test: Chappell

Why Dhawan has failed in Tests; how he can succeed

We want more bounce and grass, Aussie pacer Harris tells curators

I feel I'm under pressure when I'm not scoring runs: Watson

I feel I'm under pressure when I'm not scoring runs: Watson

10 years ago

I love Kohli; he is a little bull-terrier in his own right: Richards

I love Kohli; he is a little bull-terrier in his own right: Richards

10 years ago

Kohli most popular cricketer on Twitter with over 5 million followers

Kohli most popular cricketer on Twitter with over 5 million followers

10 years ago

India eye fresh start as new skipper Kohli takes charge

Was Dhoni right in quitting in the middle of a series? Tell us!

Dhoni recommended Hussey for Indian coach's job after Fletcher?

Kohli will probably be more aggressive than Dhoni, says Johnson

Australia will put up a fine show for Hughes at SCG, says Siddle

Australia PM Abbott defends Smith's tactics at MCG

Australia PM Abbott defends Smith's tactics at MCG

10 years ago

Axar, Raina likely to get a go in Sydney Test

Axar, Raina likely to get a go in Sydney Test

10 years ago

Hazlewood wanted to have a go at Indians in last four overs

Hazlewood wanted to have a go at Indians in last four overs

10 years ago

Rahane, Ashwin in fray to become Kohli's deputy

We've played India totally out of the series: Haddin

'Dhoni's left Indian cricket in a better place than it was when he took over'

Team India have high tea with Australia PM Abbott

Team for tri-series and World Cup to be picked on Jan 6: Patel

Indian team in Sydney; Dhoni's retirement speculation continues

Indian team in Sydney; Dhoni's retirement speculation continues

10 years ago

Smith jumps to fifth in ICC Test rankings, Kohli 15th

Smith jumps to fifth in ICC Test rankings, Kohli 15th

10 years ago

Australia brace for emotional Sydney Test

Australia brace for emotional Sydney Test

10 years ago

We haven't even started with Virat Kohli yet: Aus coach Lehmann

Surprised to be picked for Sydney Test against India, says Agar

Dhoni earned players' respect by walking the talk: Dravid

Bike-loving Dhoni ends his long test ride

In-form Kohli records best showing by a visiting No. 4 in Australia!

'Retirement from Test cricket won't affect Brand Dhoni'

'Retirement from Test cricket won't affect Brand Dhoni'

10 years ago

Declaration anxiety dashes Marsh's home ton hopes

Declaration anxiety dashes Marsh's home ton hopes

10 years ago

Dhoni should have retired after Test series: Prasanna

Dhoni should have retired after Test series: Prasanna

10 years ago

Aus captain Smith blames India for drawn Melbourne Test

Tributes to Dhoni: 'Valiant while you led. Valiant in your departure'

Left-arm spinner Agar included in Australia squad for Sydney Test

Figure out captain cool Dhoni's Test career!

Dhoni gave a whole new dimension to Indian cricket: Gavaskar

To hell with the scoreline, says team director Ravi Shastri

To hell with the scoreline, says team director Ravi Shastri

10 years ago

Dhoni quit Tests 'to concentrate on ODI and T20 formats', says BCCI

Dhoni quit Tests 'to concentrate on ODI and T20 formats', says BCCI

10 years ago

India's string of away Test defeats a blot on Dhoni's captaincy record

India's string of away Test defeats a blot on Dhoni's captaincy record

10 years ago

It's just a matter of time before we start delivering: Dhoni

India captain Dhoni retires from Tests; Kohli to lead in fourth Test

PHOTOS, Day 5: India draw third Test but Australia win series

Heartbreaking! Marsh joins select club of run out on 99!

Rogers joins the likes of Simpson, Ponting, Bradman

Kohli's aggression could backfire badly: Gavaskar

Kohli's aggression could backfire badly: Gavaskar

10 years ago

If Kohli wants to play aggressive, let him: Warner

If Kohli wants to play aggressive, let him: Warner

10 years ago

No love lost between Kohli and Johnson as verbal volleys continue

No love lost between Kohli and Johnson as verbal volleys continue

10 years ago

Healy reckons bad blood between India and Australia out of control

Run-machine Kohli emulates batting great Gavaskar!

PHOTOS: Kohli, Rahane hit tons before Australia fight back

Rahane, Kohli hit centuries to defy Australia at MCG

Kohli-Johnson verbal volleys spice things up on Day 3

Dhoni has struggled as Test captain for a while, says Ganguly

Dhoni has struggled as Test captain for a while, says Ganguly

10 years ago

I have no expectations from Indian bowling attack: Gavaskar

I have no expectations from Indian bowling attack: Gavaskar

10 years ago

Amazing Smith is Australia's new milestone man!

Amazing Smith is Australia's new milestone man!

10 years ago

Dhoni sets record for most stumpings in Test cricket

'India didn't have an answer for the way we were playing'

The score is par for this pitch: Ashwin

Bruised Warner misses Day 2 action after injury in nets

Regret my act of dissent in 1981: Gavaskar

PHOTOS, Day 2: Smith century adds to India's agony

PHOTOS, Day 2: Smith century adds to India's agony

10 years ago

Mitch Marsh ruled out of Sydney Test

Mitch Marsh ruled out of Sydney Test

10 years ago

From hitting big scores to sledging, Smith leads from the front

From hitting big scores to sledging, Smith leads from the front

10 years ago

PHOTOS, Day 1, 3rd Test: Honours shared, but Smith shines again

Captain Smith anchors Australia on attritional opening day at MCG

Boxing Day Test: India's pride at stake at the MCG

Clarke will have different view of Boxing Day Test; joins commentary team

India's biggest weakness: 'They don't believe they can win away'

Clarke recovery on track, hopes to be fit in time for World Cup

Clarke recovery on track, hopes to be fit in time for World Cup

10 years ago

Hazlewood and fellow Australian pacers have only one goal in sight

Hazlewood and fellow Australian pacers have only one goal in sight

10 years ago

Kohli surpasses Tendulkar on Twitter!

Kohli surpasses Tendulkar on Twitter!

10 years ago

Bhuvneshwar on road to recovery, eyes Boxing Day Test at MCG

India's sledging attempt backfired in Brisbane: Johnson

India is going to be aggressive, warns Haddin

Batting at No 3 good spot to fire up Joe Burns

It's a shame! Indian spinners are hurting the team's chances

'Out of runs' Haddin reckons perfect timing for Smith captaincy

'Out of runs' Haddin reckons perfect timing for Smith captaincy

10 years ago

Watson forced to leave nets practice after being hit by bouncer

Watson forced to leave nets practice after being hit by bouncer

10 years ago

Boxing Day Test: How the teams stack up at MCG

Boxing Day Test: How the teams stack up at MCG

10 years ago

Left-arm spinner Axar to replace injured Jadeja for last 2 Tests

Psychological warfare is important to intimidate, says Johnson

Umpires get thumbs up from Nathan Lyon

Australia's Burns 'pinching himself' over selection for 3rd Test

India winless, Dhoni sees improvement in batting approach

Australia captain Smith fined for slow over rate

Australia captain Smith fined for slow over rate

10 years ago

Injury worries for Australia before Boxing Day Test

Injury worries for Australia before Boxing Day Test

10 years ago

Indians should avoid verbal spats with Australians: Gavaskar

Indians should avoid verbal spats with Australians: Gavaskar

10 years ago

Stats: Skipper Smith sizzles; Dhoni claims unwanted record

Dhawan cancelled hospital trip to resume his innings

Johnson, Smith lift Australia to victory in Brisbane

No veg food! Angry Ishant storms out of Gabba at lunch on Day 3

Tons on captaincy debut: Kohli, Smith do a first in same series!

Smith pats his 'tail' after handsome lead over India

Smith pats his 'tail' after handsome lead over India

10 years ago

Stats: Hazlewood, Johnson, Starc among the runs

Stats: Hazlewood, Johnson, Starc among the runs

10 years ago

Umesh Yadav explains how India's plans went haywire...

Umesh Yadav explains how India's plans went haywire...

10 years ago

Johnson again proves he is not just a tail-ender!

PHOTOS, Day 3: Smith, tail-enders inspire Australia's fightback

Smith, Johnson give Australia edge at Gabba

Home highs for Hazlewood, Haddin

Safe hands Ashwin happy with no slip-ups

Hazlewood confident about Test future after fifer on debut

Hazlewood confident about Test future after fifer on debut

10 years ago

I was good enough to bat in Australian conditions, says Ashwin

I was good enough to bat in Australian conditions, says Ashwin

10 years ago

Classy Vijay no longer India's unsung hero

Classy Vijay no longer India's unsung hero

10 years ago

PHOTOS, Day 2: Hazlewood, Smith lead Australia's fightback

Hazlewood takes five before Yadav's strikes lift India

High-five Hazlewood makes opportunity count

'Soft? Warne used those words? That's very harsh'

Haddin equals Australian wicket-keeping record

Clarke feels sorry for India over Pujara's wrong dismissal

Clarke feels sorry for India over Pujara's wrong dismissal

10 years ago

ODI Rankings: India just 0.2 points behind No 1 Australia

ODI Rankings: India just 0.2 points behind No 1 Australia

10 years ago

Did you know? Kohli is Indian dressing room clown

Did you know? Kohli is Indian dressing room clown

10 years ago

PHOTOS, Day 1: Vijay's century caps India's dominance at Gabba

Vijay flays ailing Australia with Brisbane hundred

Harris sympathises with injured Clarke's honesty on playing mortality

Mitchell Marsh injures hamstring at Gabba; adds to Australia's woes

Record favours Australia as teams head to Gabba for second Test

Dhoni unconcerned about India's poor record at Gabba

Dhoni unconcerned about India's poor record at Gabba

10 years ago

Marsh brothers join list of Australia's Test siblings

Marsh brothers join list of Australia's Test siblings

10 years ago

Gabba Test set to unveil tale of two captains

Gabba Test set to unveil tale of two captains

10 years ago

Hazelwood debut rings in change for Aus bowling attack

Shaun Marsh replaces Clarke, pacer Hazlewood gets call-up for second Test

'Kohli was always looking to win Adelaide Test'

Gavaskar calls for end to Dhoni-Kohli captaincy debate

Indian cricketers' security tightened in Brisbane after hostage crisis

Speed, the new weapon for India's pace bowlers!

Speed, the new weapon for India's pace bowlers!

10 years ago

Clarke to undergo surgery on Tuesday, doubtful for World Cup

Clarke to undergo surgery on Tuesday, doubtful for World Cup

10 years ago

Meet Australia's new Test captain Steve Smith

Meet Australia's new Test captain Steve Smith

10 years ago

No change in tactics as Steve Smith thrust into hot seat

In the Adelaide defeat, there's an Indian victory!

Smith to lead Australia Test team, becomes third youngest captain

PHOTOS, 1st Test: Lyon roars as Australia script thrilling victory

''The boys were willing to lose in order to win'

There's a chance I may never play again: Clarke

There's a chance I may never play again: Clarke

11 years ago

Proud Kohli has no regrets after India go down in Adelaide

Proud Kohli has no regrets after India go down in Adelaide

11 years ago

Lyon spins Australia to victory despite Kohli century

Lyon spins Australia to victory despite Kohli century

11 years ago

India can still win Adelaide Test: Gavaskar

Warner does a Bradman: Second Aussie to hit tons in each innings vs India

'There's a nice rough area for Lyon to exploit tomorrow'

Run-machine Warner completes 1000 runs in calendar year

Warner's second straight hundred puts Australia in command

Warner, Indian players in war of words over no-ball dismissal

Warner, Indian players in war of words over no-ball dismissal

11 years ago

Captain Kohli's ton inspires Team India's strong reply

Captain Kohli's ton inspires Team India's strong reply

11 years ago

Jittery Aussies rattled after Kohli hit by bouncer

Jittery Aussies rattled after Kohli hit by bouncer

11 years ago

I wasn't quite as patient as I am now, says Smith after unbeaten 162

Clarke follows Punter's footsteps... records 2,000 Test runs vs India

'Indian batsmen confident of making up for the bowlers'

'The strength and courage Clarke has shown is unbelievable'

PHOTOS: India's bowling exposed, Aus batsmen reign on Day 2

Injured Clarke inspires Australia with gutsy hundred

Injured Clarke inspires Australia with gutsy hundred

11 years ago

This is best bowling attack India will have in near future: Ishant

This is best bowling attack India will have in near future: Ishant

11 years ago

Captain courageous: Injured Clarke scores brave ton in first Test

Captain courageous: Injured Clarke scores brave ton in first Test

11 years ago

India stage late fightback after Warner's century on Day 1

Watson takes over Hughes's locker in Adelaide Oval

Adelaide celebrates life of Hughes, Australia's '13th man'

Watson says Clarke will score a century in Hughes's honour

PHOTOS: Team India go through the grind at net session in Adelaide

From Amarnath to Dhoni: How India fared against Australia over the years!

From Amarnath to Dhoni: How India fared against Australia over the years!

11 years ago

Hughes tragedy won't stop me from playing aggressive, warns Johnson

Hughes tragedy won't stop me from playing aggressive, warns Johnson

11 years ago

In Photos: Abbott shows he is ready for his SCG return

In Photos: Abbott shows he is ready for his SCG return

11 years ago

Australia brace for emotional Test in Adelaide

Lehmann's emotional email to Aussie players

Presenting, new and improved Cheteshwar Pujara!

Range of tributes to honour Hughes ahead of first Test

Australia v India: Dhoni's captaincy under the microscope

Michael Clarke relieved of media duties ahead of Adelaide Test

Michael Clarke relieved of media duties ahead of Adelaide Test

11 years ago

Australian players to wear No.408 as tribute to Phil Hughes

Australian players to wear No.408 as tribute to Phil Hughes

11 years ago

'Adelaide Test will be the biggest mental battle for Australia'

'Adelaide Test will be the biggest mental battle for Australia'

11 years ago

'We want Michael Clarke out there leading our team in Adelaide'

'The Aussies must play aggressive cricket but tone down sledging'

Australia v India Tests: The score thus far...

Australia's pacers show no signs of shying away from bouncers

Hughes tragedy casts shadow over India-Australia series

CA grateful to BCCI for their understanding, support

CA grateful to BCCI for their understanding, support

11 years ago

Will hamstrung Clarke be fit in time for first Test?

Will hamstrung Clarke be fit in time for first Test?

11 years ago

Should bowlers refrain from bowling bouncers in India-Aus Test series?

Should bowlers refrain from bowling bouncers in India-Aus Test series?

11 years ago

Australia coach Lehmann calls team to muster courage for first Test

'Rescheduling of the Australia-India Test series was not perfect'

Australia tour: Triangular ODI series schedule tweaked to give India rest

Recuperating Dhoni likely to join team in Adelaide

Fast bowlers never use bouncers to hurt anyone, says Irfan Pathan

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