'The beast keeps rolling on' - Joe McCarthy relishing latest New Zealand clash
He's not the freshest face in the camp but Joe McCarthy won’t be written off as an elder statesman just yet.
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Australian Rules Football Umpire Dresses Up As Osama Bin Laden, Gets Suspended
An Australian Rules umpire has been suspended for dressing up as Osama bin Laden at an end-of-season function, the sport's governing body said Monday. Leigh Haussen will not be allowed to officiate during round one of the 2025 season as punishment after attending a restaurant as the mastermind of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The theme of the function, in a private room at the venue in September, was "characters from the 2000s".
Jack Miller 'Lucky To Walk Away' From Malaysian MotoGP Crash
Jack Miller admitted Monday he was lucky to walk away from a nasty crash at the Malaysian MotoGP, with his team saying it was a stark reminder of the dangers riders face. The Australian KTM star was involved in a dramatic incident involving teammate Brad Binder and Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo on turn two of the opening lap at Sepang on Sunday. All three riders came off with Miller's head appearing to hit the back of Quartararo's bike. The 29-year-old needed treatment on the track before being taken to the medical centre, but was cleared of serious injury.
Anil Kumble 'Surprised' By BCCI's Move Following New Zealand Test Series Humiliation
Former Indian cricket team spinner Anil Kumble was left surprised by BCCI's decision to cancel the practice game ahead of the first Test match against Australia in Perth starting November 22. The Indian cricket team was going to play a practice match against India A but following the Test series whitewash against New Zealand, the BCCI decided to scrap the encounter. During a discussion on JioCinema, Kumble said that the practice match would have ideal preparation for Rohit Sharma and Co before adding that such match practice cannot be achieved by just net sessions.
"India Can't Beat Australia 4-0": Sunil Gavaskar's Mega Prediction With WTC Final Spot At Stake
Legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar has made his prediction for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. India need to win at least four Tests out of their remaining five in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle to guarantee qualification to the final without having to rely on other results. Gavaskar has stated that he does not believe Team India will be capable of beating Australia 4-0 in Australia. However, Gavaskar also mentioned that India's focus should be solely on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and not on the possibility of making the WTC final."India cannot beat Australia 4-0 in the Test series, I'd be very, very I'd be over the moon. If they do that, I would be over the moon if they do that. But 4-0. India can win 3-1, 4-0 is... don't talk about the World Test Championship final. Now just focus on trying to win the series in Australia. Never mind whether you win 1-0,2-0,3-0, 3-1,2-1. But go and win. Because that is how all of us Indian cricket fans are going to be back to feeling good again," said Gavaskar, speaking to India Today.
Virat Kohli Skips London Return, Celebrates 36th Birthday In India With Wife Anushka Sharma
The talks of Virat Kohli settling in London over the last year or so have flooded social media. Over Team India's last few assignments, Kohli has been seen flying to London often after the completion of his cricketing assignments. However, as Team India's Test series against New Zealand came to a conclusion, Kohli decided to stay in the country and celebrate his 36th birthday with wife Anushka Sharma. Despite India's humiliating 0-3 series whitewash at the hands of the Kiwis, Kohli looked in a good mood as he posed for shutterbugs and interacted with them at his restaurant chai One8 Commune.
"That Probably Cost Us The Series": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Admission After India's Series Defeat
India suffered an embarrassing 3-0 home series whitewash for the first time in history, at the hands of New Zealand, following a 25-run win for the Kiwis in the third Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. As captain of the Indian side, it is greater agony for Rohit Sharma. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Rohit accepted blame for the series defeat, and stated that his decision to bat first in overcast conditions after winning the toss in the first Test in Bengaluru set the tone for the series defeat.
Make Jasprit Bumrah Captain Over Rohit Sharma? Sunil Gavaskar's Bold Suggestion For Australia Tour
Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has suggested that India should appoint a new captain for the entire Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia if Rohit Sharma is unable to make it to the first couple of Tests. Rohit's participation in the opening Test in Perth is in doubt due to personal reasons. In this scenario, following India's humiliating 0-3 home series whitewash at the hands of New Zealand, Gavaskar has proposed that India need to be united under one captain for an entire series.