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"Try And Reduce...": Ahead Of Boxing Day Test, Cheteshwar Pujara Gives Big Advice To Team India

India are all set to face Australia in the highly-anticipated Boxing Day Test from Thursday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This will be the fourth Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar series, which is currently levelled 1-1. India won the opening game by a whopping total of 295 runs in Perth but the hosts bounced back in style in the second match and won by 10 wickets. However, the third match ended in a draw, due to rain in Brisbane. Both the teams are now eager to taken a crucial lead in the series.

Virat Kohli's "Flashing Outside The Off-Stump" Rebuked As India Battle Australia, Sachin Tendulkar Invoked

Australian batting great Matthew Hayden has urged Virat Kohli to draw inspiration from Sachin Tendulkar's disciplined knock in Sydney and curb his tendency to flash outside the off-stump to regain form in the remaining two Tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli, who has had an inconsistent series so far with scores of 5, 100 not out, 7, 11, and 3 in his last five innings, has amassed just 126 runs at an average of 31.50.

"I Don't Blow A Kiss To My Better Half": R Ashwin Explains His Personality, Compares To Virat Kohli

A part of Ravichandran Ashwin's persona over his time as an Indian cricketer has been someone who appears to be methodical about his work and at times comes across as a serious person. This reputation of Ashwin's has spread to the extent where people would even criticise him for chasing personal numbers. However, Ashwin has now defended his methods and persona, and clarified exactly the type of person he is. Speaking in a podcast with Sky Sports Cricket, Ashwin described that he isn't the type to "blow kisses to his better half".

"I Am MVP Of My Cricket, Not Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli": Ravichandran Ashwin

Ever since India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin announced his sudden retirement from international cricket, tributes have been pouring in from all corners for the veteran cricketer. However, Ashwin doesn't want people to celebrate his career or worship him. For him, the sport is above all individuals. However, the owner of 537 Test wickets said that he does want to burst a few cricketing myths. Former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain had a detailed virtual conversation with Ashwin, who is currently in Chennai following his retirement from international cricket.

"Not A Job Where She Should Apply": Manu Bhaker's Father On Olympic Medallist's Khel Ratna Snub

Manu Bhaker scripted history at the Paris Olympics 2024 as she became the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal for India. Following her bronze medal win in the women's individual 10m air pistol event, she cemented her place in history by claiming a second bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event with Sarabjot Singh. However, controversy ensued when she was not considered for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. While she took to social media to say that there were some 'lapses' on her part while filing the nomination, her father - Ram Kishan Bhaker - believes that there should not be an application process for these awards as it is an honour being bestowed by the government.

Boxing Day Test Weather Forecast: Rain Drama Likely On These Days

India are likely to ring a few changes when they take on Australia in the Boxing Day Test, starting December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Reports have claimed that India captain Rohit Sharma will open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, while KL Rahul will drop a slot down to no. 3. India could possibly line-up with two spinners -- Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja -- with either Shubman Gill or Nitish Kumar Reddy likely to face the axe. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep will keep their place in the pace bowling department.

PV Sindhu's 1st Reaction After Getting Married To Venkata Datta Sai Is All Heart - See Pics

PV Sindhu got married to Venkata Datta Sai, Hyderabad-based Executive Director at Posidex Technologies, in an intimate ceremony on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Two days after the wedding ceremony, PV Sindhu gave her first reaction on social media with a series of photos from the occasion and a 'heart' emoji. Sindhu and Sai can be seen all smiles in the photos. Beautifully dressed in a traditional wedding attire, the couple exchanged vows in presence of their families and closed ones.

"Lapse On My Part": Manu Bhaker's Big Reaction After Khel Ratna Snub Controversy

Manu Bhaker, double Olympic medallist , is in news after reports claimed the champion shooter's name was missing from the list of nominated athletes for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The Khel Ratna is awarded to athletes with exceptional performances. With Manu's name missing, despite being the first Indian athlete since independence to win two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games, the Sports Ministry came under scrutiny. However, Manu Bhaker has now said that there might have been a lapse on her part and that 'it is being corrected.'

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"Try And Reduce...": Ahead Of Boxing Day Test, Cheteshwar Pujara Gives Big Advice To Team India

Virat Kohli's "Flashing Outside The Off-Stump" Rebuked As India Battle Australia, Sachin Tendulkar Invoked

"I Don't Blow A Kiss To My Better Half": R Ashwin Explains His Personality, Compares To Virat Kohli

"I Am MVP Of My Cricket, Not Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli": Ravichandran Ashwin

"Not A Job Where She Should Apply": Manu Bhaker's Father On Olympic Medallist's Khel Ratna Snub

Boxing Day Test Weather Forecast: Rain Drama Likely On These Days

PV Sindhu's 1st Reaction After Getting Married To Venkata Datta Sai Is All Heart - See Pics

"Lapse On My Part": Manu Bhaker's Big Reaction After Khel Ratna Snub Controversy