India play the next Test at Sachin Tendulkar's favourite hunting ground and this could just end his search for the elusive 100th ton, writes Haresh Pandya.
The dead rubber New Year's Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground at least offers a chance for New Zealand to reset
The International Cricket Council has sent an official notice to Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal telling him that he is under investigation for allegedly fixing the Sydney Test.
India go into the third Test of the series in Sydney starting January 7 at 0500 IST.
Australia coach Andrew McDonald is unperturbed by batter Marnus Labuschagne's recent run of low scores, saying that there are going to be "ebbs and flows" in one's Test career and the team is much more concerned about their batting line-up performing well as a collective.
Speaking to ANI, sources in the know of developments in the Indian team said that the batsman will need a little more time before he can go full throttle.
With the Sydney Cricket Ground reliably Australia's most spin-friendly wicket, the hosts may find it tough going to manufacture a face-saving victory and square the series.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke stated that David Warner's talent kept his contract from being "ripped up" early in his career.
Hobart will stage the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England in place of Perth, which was stripped of the hosting rights on Monday because of Western Australia border controls, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.
Usman Khawaja scored his second century of the match to help Australia to 265 for six declared on the fourth day of the fourth Ashes Test on Saturday, handing England an unlikely victory target of 388.
Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson's criticism of ex-teammate David Warner's retirement intentions has prompted the veteran opener to respond, stating that his former teammate is entitled to his ideas, no matter how harsh.
The Indian team underwent some fielding drills as they continued their preparations for the Test series in Australia.
Mohammed Siraj was reportedly targeted by abusive members of the Gabba crowd on the first day of the fourth Test.
Warner set new standards for explosive openers in his early years in the Test game
The legendary Sunil Gavaskar said the Test series triumph in Australia last year ranks among the team's 'greatest wins' of all time and can be considered a golden chapter in the country's cricket history.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald on Saturday showered praise on David Warner and said that he is probably the greatest all-format Aussie player.
The captain shared a video of him playing some pleasing, confident, shots.
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Kapil Dev said ICC has a 'bigger responsibility' to manage the sport.
JP Duminy says Australia could trump the hosts 2-1 in the much anticipated Test series
The off-spinner said the team stood united in the hour of crisis and was the catalyst behind India's stunning win in Perth.
Khawaja scored back-to-back centuries at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a stunning return after more than two years out of the Test side.
With 17 needed to win, Dean was run out for 47 with veteran off-spinner Deepti Sharma deciding to clip the bails during her delivery stride to put an end to the 35-run partnership that gave India 3-0 sweep.
Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne is looking forward to the return of David Warner for the third Test against India in Sydney as he believes the the hosts will benefit not just from his batting but also the 'terrific energy' he will bring to the field.
Australia's chief selector George Bailey has cautioned against repeating the mistakes made in the aftermath of leg-spinner Shane Warne's retirement when long-standing opener David Warner finally calls time on his Test career.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test played between Australia and New Zealand at the MCG on Saturday.
Ravichandran Ashwin battled a severe back pain as he in the company of Hanuma Vihari defied Australia on the fifth and final day to help India snatch a remarkable draw in the third Test in Sydney, on Monday.
There was no fan fare at the airport as the players quietly departed for their homes from the airport.
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the fourth and final Test against Australia, starting in Brisbane from Friday, after dislocating his left thumb during the third match in Sydney.
India, however, went to Gabba and scripted a record chase of 328 with 19 balls remaining on the final day for a thrilling three-wicket win, which also sealed the series.
The IPL franchises may have turned him down but Team India's Test specialist Hanuma Vihari is all set to prepare for the six-match Test series in England later this year by competing for English county side Warwickshire.
The injury-ravaged Indian team was dealt another blow on Tuesday as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the fourth and final Test against Australia, starting on Friday, due to an abdominal strain.
Captain Pat Cummins said after the match that Hazlewood's injury was nothing too serious.
The Australian team management chose Peter Handscomb ahead of Travis Head
India batting coach Vikram Rathour said that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is working closely with the medical team and the decision on his inclusion will be taken ahead of the start of the match on Friday.
With Warner, who missed out a major chunk of the India assignment due to a groin injury, looking fit for the job, dropping Burns was an easy decision to make.
Sue Redfern is poised to make history as the inaugural ICC-appointed female neutral umpire
Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has suggested introducing the free hit rule in Test cricket.
'No different from anyone else, if they are coming from a declared hotspot they will have to quarantine'
Former Pakistan cricketer and ex-national team selector Mohsin Khan believes Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has made the right decision by postponing his retirement and focussing on the third and the final match against Australia in Sydney. Misbah, who has been one of the most successful captains in the country's Test history, has received a flurry of criticism for his tactics after the side suffered a crushing defeat by an innings and 18 runs in the second Test in Melbourne. After losing their fifth consecutive match in Australia, Misbah had hinted that he might call curtains to his illustrious career in the coming days, even as soon as before the ongoing final dead-rubber Test at the SCG.
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