Ton-up Head and bowlers put Australia on course for victory
:Australia rode Travis Head's blistering 140 to post 337 and reduced India to 128-5 to stay on course for a series-levelling victory in the day-night second test on Saturday.
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'Kit Ready, Waiting For...': BCCI Official's Huge Update On Mohammed Shami's BGT Participation
The wait and suspense over Mohammed Shami's participation in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia continues. The pacer missed around a year of action due to injury before making his comeback through domestic cricket. Shami is now awaiting his India comeback which might come during the ongoing tour Down Under. What has kept things unclear so far is Shami's fitness status, which is being closely monitored by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Virat Kohli Left Fuming After Controversial DRS Call Saves Mitchell Marsh. Tells Umpire "KL Rahul's Was Same..."
Star batter Virat Kohli confronted on-field umpire Richard Illingworth after Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was controversially given not out, following India's DRS appeal for an LBW. Illingworth had initially given Marsh not out after Ravichandran Ashwin's delivery hit him on the pad. Third umpire Richard Kettleborough said he couldn't find conclusive evidence to overturn Illingworth's on-field call, despite the replays suggesting otherwise. Kohli was visibly miffed at the decision and he made sure to let his disappointment known to Illingworth.
Sunil Gavaskar Defends Rohit Sharma's 'Selfless' Act, But Ricky Ponting Warns "For The Rest Of His Career..."
Legendary cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Ricky Ponting had an intense discussion about India captain Rohit Sharma's batting order in the 1st innings of the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Rohit, who missed the series opener in Perth, dropped himself to no. 6 in the batting order to accomodate KL Rahul at the top of the order. Rahul put on an impressive show in the first Test, helping India thrash Australia by 295 runs. As a result, Rohit sacrificed his position to allow Rahul in continuing as an opener.
India Bag Six Medals At World Pickleball Championship In Hong Kong
India produced a stellar performance at the Hong Kong leg of the World Pickleball Championship, securing a total of six medals, including one gold, three silvers, and two bronze. The duo of Vanshik Kapadia and Vrushali Thakare clinched the gold medal in the 19 open mixed doubles category in the November 29-December 1 meet. Kuldip Mahajan won a silver partnering South Korea's Kim Eung Gwon in the 19 open mixed doubles. Vanshik Kapadia (19 open men's singles) and Karina Aditya Dwipayani and Vrushali Thakare (19 open women's doubles) were the other two silver-medallists.
On Mitchell Starc Dismissing India Veteran, Australia Great's "Ball Of The Century" Verdict
Australia pacer Mitchell Starc was at his absolute best during India's first innings in the ongoing second Test in Adelaide. Starc registered his career-best figures of 6/48 as Australia bowled India out for 180 after the visitors had opted to bat. According to former Australia batter Mark Waugh, Starc bowled the "ball of the century" when he dismissed Ravichandran Ashwin. The India veteran played a handy cameo before Starc trapped him plumb in front of the stumps with a sharp in-swinging delivery in the 39th over.
Mohammed Shami Fitness Clearance Now "Formality", To Play Border-Gavaskar Series vs Australia From...
Senior India speedster Mohammed Shami is set to compete in the last two Tests of the ongoing series against Australia with his playing kit already headed Down Under and the fitness clearance from the NCA's medical team being a "matter of formality". While the Brisbane Test (from December 14) could be touch and go for the Bengal veteran, it is a foregone conclusion that he will be seen in Melbourne on Boxing Day (December 26) in the fourth Test. A source close to the cricketer said that the NCA "fitness certificate" will come very soon.
"People Started Chanting India India": Paris Paralympics 2024 Bronze Medalist Preethi Pal To NDTV
The Indian contingent impressed everyone at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as the athletes ended up securing a record-breaking medals tally of 29. It comprised of 7 gold, 9 silver and 13 bronze medals. The Paris Paralympics 2024 witnessed several sporting highs for India with many para-athletes breaking records on the global stage. Recognising their achievements, NDTV honoured the India's 2024 Paralympics Team at the Indian Of The Year 2024 ceremony in New Delhi on Friday. Praveen Kumar (high jump), Preethi Pal (athletics), Yogesh Kathunia (discus throw), Simran Sharma (athletics) and Parnav Soorma (club throw) were present at the ceremony and they received the prestigious award.