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"Didn't Know This Was Press Conference": Annoyed Mark Waugh In Bitter On-Air Spat With Dinesh Karthik

Former Australia skipper Mark Waugh was involved in a spat with out-of-favour India player Dinesh Karthik on Sunday. Both the former internationals -- who are part of the official broadcaster's commentary panel for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy -- differed with each other's opinions. It all started with Waugh's dissatisfaction with the field set by Australia skipper Pat Cummins during the fourth innings of the second Test match between India and Australia in New Delhi. Back-to-back counter questions from Karthik to Waugh irked the Australian star before he lost his cool and Sanjay Manjrekar had to intervene to calm things down.

India's continuing dominance vs Australia in Test series: The big stats

Since then there have been three completed series and the ongoing one, which has had 2 Tests played so far and Team India have been on top in all. Rohit Sharma and co. went into the ongoing series having won a hat-trick of Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, including two back to back 2-1 series wins in Australia.By virtue of their two emphatic wins in the ongoing series, India have not only retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but also ensured that for the fourth consecutive time they will remain undefeated in a Test series against the Aussies.There is a long gap now before the third Test starts in Indore on March 1. India of course have named an unchanged squad for the remaining two Tests, as the hosts eye a series whitewash.

"We Failed The Examination Of India": Australia Coach Andrew McDonald

Australia chief coach Andrew McDonald made no bones about his team's capitulation in the second innings of the second Test here, saying they "failed the examination" of India. Australia, who seemed to be shaping up well for the challenge with 61 for one at stumps on day 2, lost nine second-innings wickets for just 48 runs to be all out for 113. India then reached the winning target of 115 for the loss of four wickets to take a 2-0 lead and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

WorldSBK Phillip Island Test: Monday times and results

Times and results from Monday’s WorldSBK and WorldSSP official test at Phillip Island, Australia

WorldSBK Phillip Island Test: Razgatlioglu sets pace on dramatic day one

2021 WorldSBK Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu kicked off the new season with the fastest time on day one of the Phillip Island official test.

IND vs AUS: We failed the examination of India, says Australia coach Andrew McDonald

Andrew McDonald made no bones about his team's capitulation in the second innings of the second Test here, saying they "failed the examination" of India.Australia, who seemed to be shaping up well for the challenge with 61 for one at stumps on day 2, lost nine second-innings wickets for just 48 runs to be all out for 113. India then reached the winning target of 115 for the loss of four wickets to take a 2-0 lead and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy."Our methods are going to be critiqued, and rightfully so," McDonald was quoted as saying by Australian Associated Press on Monday."At the end of day two, if you said our preparation was good (with Australia on 61/1), you'd probably have a different slant on it, but within an hour (on day 3) then people start to critique what happened in the past...

Watch: Virat Kohli's Chat With Umpire Nitin Menon Post Controversial Dismissal Gets Crowd Buzzing

Virat Kohli on Saturday was spotted having a chat with umpire Nitin Menon post his controversial dismissal during India's first innings of the second Test aganist Australia. On Day 2 of the match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Kohli scored 44 runs before his innings ended in an unlucky manner. A delivery from Australia's Test dubtant Matthew Kuhnemann hit Kohli on the front pad and umpire Menon raised his finger on the appeal of the Australian players. An unsatisfied Kohli, asked for a review.

With Stats, Venkatesh Prasad Blasts KL Rahul's "Overseas Test Record" Perception

Whenever the name KL Rahul is brought up on social media, the discussion can't be completed without mentioning Venkatesh Prasad. The former India pacer has unarguably been Rahul's staunchest critic in recent times, questioning his place in the Indian team despite repeated failures. Having repeatedly questioned the backing Rahul continues to receive from the Indian team management, Prasad has now blasted the 'overseas Test record' perception that some seem to have of the opening batter.

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"Didn't Know This Was Press Conference": Annoyed Mark Waugh In Bitter On-Air Spat With Dinesh Karthik

India's continuing dominance vs Australia in Test series: The big stats

"We Failed The Examination Of India": Australia Coach Andrew McDonald

WorldSBK Phillip Island Test: Monday times and results

WorldSBK Phillip Island Test: Razgatlioglu sets pace on dramatic day one

IND vs AUS: We failed the examination of India, says Australia coach Andrew McDonald

Watch: Virat Kohli's Chat With Umpire Nitin Menon Post Controversial Dismissal Gets Crowd Buzzing

With Stats, Venkatesh Prasad Blasts KL Rahul's "Overseas Test Record" Perception