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Century In Melbourne Defined Rahane's Character, Says Cheteshwar Pujara In Glowing Tribute To Former Teammate
Terming Ajinkya Rahane: Terming Ajinkya Rahane's match-winning century against Australia in the 2020 Boxing Day Test in Melbourne as a ‘character-defining’ moment, former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised his long-time batting partner's leadership and generosity, following him announcing his retirement from international cricket.
Rahane played 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India, with his last international appearance coming in a Test match against the West Indies in July 2023. Rahane made 5077 runs in Tests at an average of 38.46 with 12 centuries, while amassing 2962 ODI runs at average of 35.26 with three hundreds.
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Konstas Recalls Whirlwind Start To Test Career Against India, Calls It A 'crazy Experience'
Melbourne Cricket Ground: Describing his explosive Test debut against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2024 as a ‘crazy experience', Australian opener Sam Konstas said his first game in international cricket was a whirlwind one, adding that he now resolves to ‘redefine’ his game to earn a recall to the red-ball set-up.
Australia, England Teams Pay Tribute To Bondi Shooting Victims, First Responders At SCG
New South Wales: In a touching ceremony before the fifth Ashes Test here on Sunday, the Australian and English teams gave a guard of honour to emergency service personnel and members of the public who responded during last month's horrific Bondi Beach mass shooting.
Ashes: Happy With The Colour Of The Pitch At The Moment, Says SCG Curator
Sydney Cricket Ground: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) curator Adam Lewis said he is satisfied with the colour of the pitch ahead of the fifth Ashes Test starting on January 4. It comes on the back of scrutiny that followed after the fourth Ashes game ended in just two days.
Ashes: Australia Name Unchanged Squad For Sydney Test
Boxing Day Test: Australia have named an unchanged squad from the Boxing Day Test for the upcoming final Test of the Ashes series, though conditions at the SCG could still prompt changes to the final XI. The match is set to begin on January 4 here at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Ashes: Australia Like To Be Consistent With Selection, Says McDonald Ahead Of SCG Test
ICC World Test Championship: Head coach Andrew McDonald was wary of making too many changes for the series finale, with valuable ICC World Test Championship points at stake as the Aussies strive for a third successive appearance in the final.
Ashes: Atkinson Ruled Out Of SCG Test With Hamstring Injury
Boxing Day Test: England have suffered a blow with news that fast bowler Gus Atkinson will miss the final Test of the Ashes series at the SCG due to injury.
VIDEO: ऑस्ट्रेलियाई फैंस ने बीयर ऑफर कर चिढ़ाया बेन डकेट को तो, इंग्लिस बल्लेबाज ने दिया मजेदार रिएक्शन
इंग्लैंड और ऑस्ट्रेलिया के बीच खेले गए मेलबर्न में चौथे टेस्ट के दौरान ऑस्ट्रेलियाई फैंस ने बेन डकेट को बीयर ऑफर कर चिढ़ाने की कोशिश की, लेकिन इंग्लिश ओपनर ने इसे बेहद स्मार्ट तरीके से हैंडल किया। डकेट का मजेदार रिएक्शन कैमरे में कैद हो गया और सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो गया।
Had It Been 2mm Shorter, It Might Have Been Alright: Smith Gives His Take On Under-fire MCG Pitch
The Melbourne Cricket Ground: Australia stand-in skipper Steve Smith gave his take on the MCG wicket after the Boxing Day Test lasted just two days, with England winning by four wickets. He said that had the 10mm grass been 2mm shorter, it might have made a difference in the match.
MCG Chief Curator 'in State Of Shock' After Two-day Boxing Day Test Pitch Debacle
Boxing Day Test: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) chief curator Matt Page has expressed disappointment after the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG ended in two days, with the latter saying he was in a “state of shock” watching the Boxing Day Test end.
Ashes: Webster, Inglis Released From Australia Squad To Play BBL Before Sydney Test
Boxing Day Ashes Test: Australia's reserve all-rounder Beau Webster and wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis have been released from the squad to play in the Big Bash League ahead of the Sydney Test.
Ashes 2025-26: You Don't Want A Game Finishing In Less Than Two Days, Says Stokes On MCG Pitch
Melbourne Cricket Ground: England captain Ben Stokes said the wicket for the fourth Test of the Ashes series at Melbourne would likely attract greater criticism if it had been prepared somewhere else in the world, adding that one wouldn’t like to see a game finish in less than two days.
Ashes: It Was Really Important To Show Character For The Rest Of The Series, Says Root After MCG Win
Boxing Day Test: Joe Root said England have shown their real character and bravery with the bat as they have achieved a much-needed breakthrough by winning their first Test match on Australian soil since 2011, having beaten Australia by four wickets in the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG.
'Short Tests Are Bad For Business': CA CEO Greenberg After 20-wicket Opening Day At MCG
CA CEO Greenberg: Cricket Australia chief executive officer Todd Greenberg voiced his concerns over extending the duration of a Test match from five days to two, which can lead to continued excitement due to the number of wickets taken; however, Greenberg said that wicket-laden days can lead to the long-term demise of Tests as a format.
CA Achieve Record Attendance On A Single Day Across MCG, SCG And Perth
The Boxing Day Test: A record total of 162,408 fans attended Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Big Bash League 15 matches at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Optus Stadium.
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