Former star India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh hailed batting talisman Virat Kohli as the "best batter of this generation" across all formats and outlined what makes the 35-year-old unique.
South Africa were bowled out for 152 in the first innings at the formerly-named Brisbane Cricket Ground. They were then routed for 99 shortly after tea on day two, leaving Australia needing just 34 runs for a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
The India v Pakistan contest, slated to be played at the MCG on 23 October, is sold out.
Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.
'Respect doesn't come with wins or losses,' Ashwin on Ramiz Raja's statement
Heavy rain is expected on Sunday's match-day and also the reserve day on Monday as a multi-year La Nina weather phenomenon continues to drench much of eastern Australia.
'I mean, they can say (he is) not in the scheme of things, he's only for Test cricket or one day cricket but we are playing in Australia. That guy has done well last IPL, so Shami is the must in my team.'
Virat Kohli hailed the performance of the visitors on the first day of the ongoing second Test
Green will have a period of rest ahead of the tour of India
'In terms of Boxing Day, it's one of the most iconic events in the Australian sporting calendar, and we are working full steam ahead'
The tour will include a 14-day quarantine-cum-training period in Sydney starting November 12 for the Indians who will fly in after the IPL final on November 10.
Buttler backed England to win the semi-final against India on November 10 to deny cricket fans a high-voltage recap of the 2007 T20 World Cup final
Konstas lived up to the hype around his talent by smashing an impressive 60 off 65 balls when the Boxing Day Test
India captain Virat Kohli says the world's top batsmen will have reason to fear Jasprit Bumrah after the talented young paceman put Australia to the sword in the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
"It will be an opportunity for Victorians to pay tribute to his contribution to his sport, to our state and the country," he wrote, adding the details would be finalised in the coming days.
The Indian cricket team kicked off the New Year with an energy packed practice session for the third Test against Australia in Sydney.
India have to be cautious against giant slayers Bangladesh
Rohit Sharma has described his hundred against Bangladesh at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday as one of the best tons in his career.
'A lot to work on but this is the blueprint of the way we want to play Test cricket and hopefully we'll keep doing that.'
The threat of rain looms over the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup
All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.
The 33-year-old was wearing pads but not a helmet as he was waiting for his turn to bat.
Much of Warne's life resonates for Australians, most of whom would identify with his suburban upbringing and his determination to live life to the fullest.
This will be the first clash between the two arch-rivals on Indian soil in seven years.
Check out the lowest totals in Ashes history after England bowled Australia out for 60 in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
The economies of Australia and New Zealand benefited from A$1.1 billion ($843.59 million) in direct spending as a result of co-hosting the cricket World Cup earlier this year, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Boxing Day Test will witness a special tribute to former Australia batsman Dean Jones
Cricket Australia on Tuesday confirmed that the Pink Test between Australia and India will remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground as scheduled.
The new law will come into force with immediate effect, said the MCC.
"A classic! You win some, you lose some and as we all know this game can be cruel and unfair .#TeamPakistan couldn't have given more with bat and ball. Very proud of the effort!," tweeted Raja.
With a heavy downpour preventing the resumption of play after the break, the match was abandoned and the series remains locked at 1-1.
Pakistan will join India, England and New Zealand in the semi-finals
Australia's phoenix-like rise from Ashes oblivion at Perth teased a grateful nation with the smell of English blood and will draw a big crowd to Melbourne's sporting coliseum when the fourth Test starts on Sunday.
Here are glimpses of fans adding some Christmas cheer and just having a good time at the MCG on Sunday...
The charter plane carrying the body of Shane Warne landed in his home city of Melbourne on Thursday evening after an eight-hour flight from Thailand, where the Australian cricketing great died last week at the age of 52.
Reserve batsman Fakhar Zaman, who has been out with a knee injury, will also travel to Brisbane with Afridi.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Ashes Test played between Australia and England at the MCG on Tuesday.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has received an official warning after the pitch for the fourth Ashes Test was rated 'poor' by the International Cricket Council (ICC) earlier this month.
Images from the World Cup Group A match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Melbourne.
Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers' Association announced they have agreed a new pay deal "in principle" on Thursday, ending an acrimonious dispute that threatened a tour of Bangladesh and this year's Ashes series.
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