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Australia Rookie Sam Konstas' Blunt Jasprit Bumrah Declaration, Says "I Do Have A Plan"

Few years ago, Christmas Eve meant playing backyard cricket with his brother. But now, 19-year-old Australian Sam Konstas is devising plans to tackle the world's most destructive fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the Boxing Day Test against India. The five-match series is evenly poised at 1-1. "I do have a plan for Bumrah but I am not going to tell what it is. Trying to put pressure back on bowlers," Konstas told reporters on Monday, three days before his much-anticipated Test debut.

Australia's Purcell takes voluntary provisional suspension

Australia's two-times Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell has elected to take a voluntary provisional suspension under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Monday.

Virat Kohli Labelled 'Bully' Over Argument With Female Reporter: "Berated Her..."

Star India batter Virat Kohli has been labelled as "bully" after his recent argument with a female journalist earlier this week. This comes after Kohli lashed out at Nat Yoannidis, a local journalist upon landing with his family at the Melbourne Airport. Kohli was seemingly unhappy with the journalist for filming his kids without his permission, citing privacy concerns. The 36-year-old had also warned Indian journalist in the past, against clicking pictures of his son and daughter. However, this rule doesn't apply in Australia as the journalist are free to record and click pictures of the celebrities.

Sanju Samson Announces Big IPL 2025 Sacrifice, Set To Change His Role To...

Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson could give up wicketkeeping duties in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Samson, who was retained by RR for Rs 18 crore, has opened up on the prospect of playing as a fielder and passing on the wicketkeeping baton to youngster Dhruv Jurel. Samson also revealed that he and Jurel had a chat over the same, especially with the latter keen to keep the wickets after his recent elevation as India's second choice Test wicketkeeper.

"Very Proud Cricketer": Amid Criticism, Virat Kohli Receives Support From His Childhood Hero

India stalwart Virat Kohli has been facing his fair share of criticism of late for his topsy-turvy form with the bat, but has now found a supporter in one of his childhood heroes. Kohli, who averages just 25 with the bat in Test cricket in 2024, has received words of encouragement from former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs, who Kohli had named as one of his childhood heroes during his U19 days. Gibbs stated that Kohli should not be written off just yet.

Watch: Define BCCI, ICC, Indian Cricket In One Word Each: Steve Smith, Travis Head Give Epic Reply

Australian cricket might have dominated ICC events, winning the most trophies, but Indian cricket is arguably considered the breadwinner for the sport. Over the last two decades, Indian cricket has grown leaps and bounds, challenging the Aussies and other top nations on every front. The Board of Control for Cricket In India (BCCI) has played a big role in Indian cricket's rise. In the form of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the BCCI has also given the cricket world a top franchise-based T20 league. Hence, even when Australian cricketers were asked about their views on the India board, they only had good things to say.

I can't just flick a switch and change style, says Spurs boss Postecoglou

LONDON : Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou said there is no easy fix for his injury-hit side after a 6-3 defeat at home to leaders Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.

Hockey In 2024: Consecutive Olympic Medals, PR Sreejesh, HIL Make Headlines

Back-to-back Olympic medals after a hiatus of 50 years and the revival of the much-awaited HIL lit up the year for Indian hockey which also saw one of its biggest stars walk into sunset after a glorious career. With their third-place finish in the Paris Olympics this summer, the Harmanpreet Singh-led men's team proved that the historic bronze in the Tokyo Games three years ago was not a flash in the pan. The medal ensured the legendary PR Sreejesh, one of the team's biggest pillars for nearly two decades, got the send-off he deserved after he decided to retire from the sport. That he is now associated with the junior teams bodes well for Indian hockey as it seeks more success in the coming times.

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Australia Rookie Sam Konstas' Blunt Jasprit Bumrah Declaration, Says "I Do Have A Plan"

Australia's Purcell takes voluntary provisional suspension

Virat Kohli Labelled 'Bully' Over Argument With Female Reporter: "Berated Her..."

Sanju Samson Announces Big IPL 2025 Sacrifice, Set To Change His Role To...

"Very Proud Cricketer": Amid Criticism, Virat Kohli Receives Support From His Childhood Hero

Watch: Define BCCI, ICC, Indian Cricket In One Word Each: Steve Smith, Travis Head Give Epic Reply

I can't just flick a switch and change style, says Spurs boss Postecoglou

Hockey In 2024: Consecutive Olympic Medals, PR Sreejesh, HIL Make Headlines