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India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli 2 Runs Away From Historic 'World Record'

Two of the finest batters in Indian cricket history, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have done wonders with the bat in the Indian team. In the ODI series against Australia, Rohit and Kohli haven't had the best of outings, failing to score many runs on the board. However, they will have a chance to reach a historic milestone in the third ODI against the Aussies. As a pair, Rohit-Kohli remain just two runs shy of completing 5000 runs in the 50-over format of international cricket.

Novak Djokovic To Miss Miami Open Over Lack Of Covid Vaccination

Novak Djokovic will not play at the Miami Open after failing to receive a waiver to enter the United States despite not being vaccinated for Covid-19. Tournament director James Blake told The Tennis Channel on Saturday that the world number one, a six-time Miami champion, was denied entry despite the best effort of tournament officials. "We did all we could. We tried to talk to the government but it's out of our hands," Blake said ahead of the start of the tournament next week.

'I Have Never Felt That Much Hate', Says Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka

Belarus' world number two Aryna Sabalenka says she has faced "hate" in the women's tour locker-room but hopes tensions with Ukrainian players will eventually ease. Australian Open champion Sabalenka lost to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in Sunday's Indian Wells final and at the media day for this week's ATP-WTA Miami Open was asked about her recent comments on "tensions" in the locker-room between Ukrainian and Russian and Belarus players.

Former Australia Test Captain Tim Paine Retires From Cricket

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine retired from cricket with little fanfare on Friday, bowing out after playing an inter-state match in Tasmania. Paine led Australia between 2018 and 2021 after Steve Smith was stripped of the captaincy in the wake of the "Sandpaper-gate" ball-tampering incident against South Africa. He skippered the team in 23 Tests -- winning 11, losing eight and drawing four -- and was credited with helping rebuild Australian cricket's reputation.

India vs Australia 3rd ODI: Will Rain Gods Spoil Series Decider In Chennai?

Team India is all set to face Australia in the third and final ODI of the three-match series, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Wednesday. The hosts faced a thrashing by 10 wickets in the second ODI after Mitchell Starc took a five-wicket haul and bundled out India for 117. Later, Australia openers Mitchell Marsh (66*) and Travis Head (51*) brutally thrashed the Indian bowlers and took the visitors across the line in just 11 overs. As the third ODI will be played in Chennai, let's have a look at the weather conditions for the day.

India vs Australia, 3rd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Team India will be squaring off against Australia in third and final ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The Rohit Sharma-led side faced a big 10-wicket defeat in the second ODI after Mitchell Starc achieved his ninth five-wicket haul and broke the backbone of India's batting line-up. It was followed by Mitchell Marsh (66*) and Travis Head (51*) making a mockery of the 118-run target and taking their side across the line in just 11 overs. The hosts will look for redemption in the series decider match.

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 3rd ODI: Will Umran Malik Be X-Factor On Chennai's Refurbished Pitch?

After facing a 10-wicket defeat in the second ODI, Team India is all set to face Australia in the third and final ODI of the three-match series in Chennai on Wednesday. The series is locked at 1-1 and the starry quartet of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav will have to bat out of their skins to stop the left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc, who is gearing up once again to bring the ball back viciously into the right-handers while taking a few away. The refurbished Chepauk, with all its stands being open for public viewing, will be hosting an international game after quite some time and the re-laid pitch will attract a lot of attention. It will be interesting to see whether team management will be using young Umran Malik as their third pacer or not.

"Very Fine Bowler": Rahul Dravid Laments Lack Of Games For 'Unfortunate' Spinner

The combination of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav was pivotal to India's team composition in white-ball cricket at one point of time. However, in the recent past, both spinners have somewhat fallen out of favour with Axar Patel and Washington Sundar coming into the team along with veteran options like Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. During the press conference ahead of the third ODI encounter between India and Australia, head coach Rahul Dravid revealed the future plan regarding the two young talents and even lamented the lack of chances given to Chahal recently.

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India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli 2 Runs Away From Historic 'World Record'

Novak Djokovic To Miss Miami Open Over Lack Of Covid Vaccination

'I Have Never Felt That Much Hate', Says Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka

Former Australia Test Captain Tim Paine Retires From Cricket

India vs Australia 3rd ODI: Will Rain Gods Spoil Series Decider In Chennai?

India vs Australia, 3rd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 3rd ODI: Will Umran Malik Be X-Factor On Chennai's Refurbished Pitch?

"Very Fine Bowler": Rahul Dravid Laments Lack Of Games For 'Unfortunate' Spinner