'BCCI at the outset committed to ensuring that they got home safely and as quickly as possible. They've delivered on that promise.'
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, said Cricket Australia, which has submitted its report to the International Cricket Council.
'I feel good and I'm rounding into shape ahead of the Olympics.'
While most of his rivals prepared for the 50 kilometre race walk at the 2019 Doha world championships by warming up in full track suits in the 32 degrees Celsius heat, Evan Dunfee did the polar opposite.
No Indian athlete since Independence has won multiple medals at a single Games.
Mitchell Marsh, Nic Maddinson and Josh Inglis have been called in as additional cover.
The sails of the iconic Sydney Opera House were lit up over the weekend with messages of support for the firefighters currently battling at least 136 fires in New South Wales alone. Fire crews have been working tirelessly since the bushfire season began back in October. Thousands of homes have already been destroyed and 27 people have been killed, but there are fears those numbers will rise as the season could last until March. Over seven million hectares of land have burned in the fires.
Harendra said a medal will be fitting farewell gift for long-serving goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who will quit the sport after the Paris Games.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground was kept on standby to host back-to back matches against India, who won the traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG by eight wickets on Tuesday.
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However, it was curtains for Kiran George in the men's singles event as he lost 20-22, 6-21 against seventh seed Kenta Nishimoto of Japan.
Virat Kohli's men were found one over short of their target in the stipulated time and were penalised
Cameron Green said that his body is in great shape, where he can contribute well as a bowler
The Indian and Australian teams will continue to train in Melbourne for few more days
His stunning monster throw of 89.34 metres in the qualification round made quite a statement, but a tough challenge awaits defending champion Neeraj Chopra as he seeks another piece of history in the Paris Olympics men's javelin throw final round in Paris on Thursday.
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The Australian wickets suit Rohit Sharma's batting style and if he can see off the pacers with the new ball, the Indian vice-captain can conjure a big century in the third Test against Australia at Sydney, reckons former India batsman VVS Laxman.
As Ravichandran Ashwin achieved the milestone 100th Test in Mohali, everyone had their lists of his best bowling feats. But Ashwin's finest cricketing moment was probably when he and Hanuma Vihari battled inhuman injury to draw the Sydney Test against Australia after India were bowled out for 36 in the first Test at Adelaide.
According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, Sydney could emerge as Indian contingent's port of entry and the city may allow them to train during their quarantine.
'Seriously guys? We felt so bad at that time. We are in the same bubble. But you get into the lift and you can't share the space with another person staying in the same bubble. It was too difficult for us to digest.'
'We finished ahead of England (in the group stage) and end up where we were pre-seeded as the second side. All of a sudden, you're in a different group.'
While Bhasin will be getting provident fund money and gratuity, he would not be getting leave encashment for 420 days, medical reimbursement for himself and wife, free passes for himself and wife, and holiday home facilities.
It is understood that the controversy has not gone down well with the travelling team and it is not amused with how Cricket Australia has so far handled the issue.
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There have been unconfirmed media reports that the Indian contingent has been unhappy with the quarantine protocols in Sydney where they have been confined to hotel
Smith, who has played just four Twenty20 internationals for Australia since the start of 2023, went unsold at the Indian Premier League auction held in December last year.
Sydney's skyline has exploded with light and colour as Vivid Sydney -- a three-week "festival of light, music and ideas" -- brings public art installations, lighting sculptures to the Australian capital this year from May 27 to June 18.
The skies were clear of the bushfire smoke that has shrouded the city on several occasions over the last few months and has organisers prepared for delays during the match.
Australia likely to play the same squad in Sydney; Both teams to pay tribute to firefighters.
Australia's David Warner was taken to hospital for scans on a groin strain on Sunday, prompting a nervous wait for the hosts ahead of the start of the Test series against India in Adelaide on December 17.
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With Kane Williamson likely to miss the Test, New Zealand will have a lot of work to do in the 3rd Test in Sydney.
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A series win will be an ideal confidence booster for India before the visitors hit Test match mode.
While The Australian and The Sydney Morning Herald said two Indian spies were booted out, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation did not mention any number.
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Pacer Umesh Yadav was on Thursday ruled out of the remainder of the series against Australia due to the calf injury he sustained during the second match in Melbourne and the Indian team management is likely to prefer Shardul Thakur over left-arm pace sensation Thangarasu Natarajan for the third Test.
Australia opener David Warner had decided to call time on his One-Day International and Test careers to spend more time with his family.
Ponting believes Saim Ayub is worth keeping an eye on during the T20 World Cup.
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