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Sunil Gavaskar Warns India Against This Bold 'Boxing Day' Change: "Can't Drop..."

As the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy reaches a critical juncture with the series tied 1-1, Team India faces significant selection dilemmas ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The aftermath of the third Test at the Gabba, which ended in a hard-fought draw, has triggered a wave of planned and speculative changes, with legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar weighing in on the decisions the Indian team management must make.

"Won't Be Surprised If...": Pat Cummins' Big Verdict On MCG Pitch For 4th Test Against India

Ahead of the fourth Test against India at Melbourne, Australian skipper Pat Cummins said that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch looks "nice and firm" with a "bit of grass coverage" and it could help spinner Nathan Lyon as well. With the series level at 1-1, both sides will be playing the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test with an aim to secure an all-important series lead needed to push a case for the ICC World Test Championship final. Speaking ahead of the game in a pre-match presser, Cummins said about the pitch, "Pitch looks really good, quite consistent to what it has here for the last few years, I think, you know, a bit of grass coverage, feels nice and firm, so they (curators) have done a great job here for, you know, probably the last five, six years, their pitches and I suspect the same this year."

Looking Back At 204: Manu Bhaker Completes Redemption Arc At Olympics, Makes History With Two Historic Bronze Medals In Paris

Shooter Manu Bhaker opened India's medal tally at the Paris 2024 Olympics, making history by securing third place in the women's individual 10m air pistol event. She became the first-ever woman shooter from India to win an Olympic medal, adding a significant milestone to her already illustrious career. In Paris, Bhaker secured two bronze medals in the shooting events, becoming the first Indian athlete in the post-independence era to achieve this feat in a single edition of the Olympics. This remarkable accomplishment was held by Norman Pritchard, who won two medals at the 1900 Paris Games.

"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.

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Sunil Gavaskar Warns India Against This Bold 'Boxing Day' Change: "Can't Drop..."

"Won't Be Surprised If...": Pat Cummins' Big Verdict On MCG Pitch For 4th Test Against India

Looking Back At 204: Manu Bhaker Completes Redemption Arc At Olympics, Makes History With Two Historic Bronze Medals In Paris

"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