India's cricketers and staff have been cleared of COVID-19
Warne had plenty of highlights at the MCG including his Ashes hat-trick in 1994 and his 700th wicket at the ground 12 years later.
Lavishing praise on young Sam Konstas, former opener David Warner has urged Australia's senior players to adopt a similar aggressive approach when facing Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah
A report in ESPNcricinfo said the cricketer attempted to play a cross-bat shot and got hit on the chin, "with the ball lodging under the grill of his helmet, causing a severe cut near his throat".
'I've got a few plans against those (Indian) bowlers. Feeling like I'm moving really nice and hopefully I get that opportunity.'
He steered the team away from trouble and kept grinding. His innings of 80 consisted of 6 fours and 2 maximums.
Boland is ready to step in once again for Josh Hazlewood, continuing the role of the perfect first substitute that has defined his 11-Test career.
South Africa lost Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock among several experienced batters in recent years, leaving Elgar and Temba Bavuma to shoulder a heavy burden.
Virat Kohli bagged his fifth player of the match award against Pakistan in ICC tournaments including ODI/T20I World Cups and Champions Trophy -- the most by any player against a single opposition.
The final game of the T20 World Cup is being played between England and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
'...there was a time there where it could have been 250 or 270 (run lead) or maybe even less there for a bit.'
One fan has got a mural painted on the wall of his home in Dalgaty Lane as a mark of tribute. And little wonder, it is slowly turning into a tourist destination.
Nagal, who played cricket in his boyhood before swapping bat it for a tennis racquet, reminisced about playing cricket in the streets and expressed joy at padding up in the indoor nets at the G.
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon is expecting an Indian comeback in the second Test at Melbourne this week after the tourists were skittled for 36 on their way to losing the series opener by eight wickets in Adelaide.
Aaron Finch bows out as one of his country's greatest limited-overs players and as the captain who delivered Australia a first global T20 title in the United Arab Emirates in 2021.
David Warner slogged his way to his third double-hundred from 254 balls before succumbing to cramps and limping off with the aid of a trainer.
'It's not really up to Rohit Sharma.' 'The chairman of selectors has the power to do what's best for Indian cricket, so it's not so much about Rohit himself deciding what should be the future.'
Kohli, Kohli.... the chants from 90,000 fervent fans still reverberate in the ear when you step into the fabled MCG, even two years after the former Indian skipper pulled off a stunning heist against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022.
The start of the match was also delayed by 15 minutes due to rain.
The third Test venue has been the subject of debate after a new community outbreak emerged in Sydney's northern beach suburbs late last week.
Gambhir non-committal about Playing XI for Sydney Test
England have won the toss and decided to bowl against India in the second T20 World Cup semi-final at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.
Australia humiliated Sri Lanka by an innings and 201 runs to win the second Test before tea on day three at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, and seal their three-match series 2-0.
For Shastri, India's recent successes in Test cricket have often been defined by the stubbornness and resilience of the tail-enders.
South Africa's Jacques Kallis is still recovering from an elbow injury but is hopeful of playing in the second Test.
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh feels "the public has almost overdosed on cricket" and is disappointed with the crammed schedule.
Katich agrees that if Mitchell Marsh isn't contributing with the ball, then Australia's National Selection Panel will need to have a look at the combination considering the all-rounder's poor returns with the bat.
Australia squared the two-match Twenty20 series against England on Friday, by beating the visitors by four runs in the second Twenty20 international that was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 guided home to a thrilling win off the last ball against Pakistan.
Mitchell Starc and Steven Smith believe that Virat Kohli is an Australian in the way he thinks, acts, and has the desire to perform in big games.
'But yes, Melbourne Test hundred was really special. I said in Melbourne that my Lord's hundred was special but many people told me that I think Melbourne hundred was better than my Lord's hundred.'
The sacrifices made by his family is well documented and the Australian media was also keen to know about the man behind the player and the role of his father Mutyalu.
The club has added that the patron was not infectious while attending the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Usman Khawaja said the black armband he wore in the first Test against Pakistan was for a "personal bereavement".
Rohit Sharma has certain choices to make in the best interests of the Indian team heading into the fifth and final Test against Australia.
Melbourne Cricket Ground management says a person who attended India-Australia Women's T20 World Cup Final on March 8 diagnosed with COVID-19.
'That's one we need to tick off, definitely, in particular at home... we should pretty much win every series here at home.'
Australia captain Steven Smith defended his decision to declare late and concede a draw four overs early in the third Test on Tuesday, saying India had contributed to the non-result with their tactics in the morning.
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