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"Cousin Died Of Leukemia, Grand Father Of Bowel Cancer": Sam Konstas, Who Shoulder-Barged Virat Kohli

The 'Pink Test' at Sydney, which spreads awareness about cancer, holds special significance for Sam Konstas, for the young Australian batting sensation lost his close family members to the dreaded disease. The Sydney match has been celebrated as the 'Pink Test' since 2009, in honour of Glenn McGrath's late wife Jane, who passed away after a battle with breast cancer in 2008, with the McGrath foundation raising millions of dollars for the cause. During an interview on Triple M cricket, Konstas revealed how his cousin died of leukemia and his grandpa of bowel cancer, and expressed hope the match at SCG would continue to raise awareness about the disease.

"Cows Could Have...": Sunil Gavaskar Slams SCG Pitch As 15 Wickets Fall On Day 2 Of 5th Test

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar believes the green pitch at the fast-moving ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground would be questioned if the game was played in India, adding that the surface dishing out is not ideal for playing longer format games. After 11 wickets fell on day one's play, day two yielded 15 wickets. India, after bowling out Australia for 181, took a four-run first-innings lead and reached 141/6 at stumps, with the overall lead standing at 145.

Pat Cummins Enters 500 International Wickets Club, Becomes 7th Australian To Script Record-Breaking Feat

Australia captain Pat Cummins entered the 500 international wickets club after another effective display with the ball in the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The Sydney Cricket Ground bowed to Cummins after the Australian skipper took the spotlight with his faultless captaincy and stunning bowling display. While up against a struggling Indian batting unit, Cummins kept the pressure on the top order but found his reward in the tail end. Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah were his two victims in the first innings as he returned with figures of 2/37 in his 15.2 over spell.

"Without Jasprit Bumrah...": Australia Legend's Big Claim On Border-Gavaskar Trophy Result

Jasprit Bumrah's incredible performance has prevented the Border-Gavaskar series from becoming completely lopsided in Australia's favour, said pace great Glenn McGrath, lauding the India spearhead for his ball-control and ability to adapt quickly. India trail 1-2 in the five-match series that will conclude with the game here starting Friday. Bumrah has been the visiting side's standout performer with 30 wickets so far at a jaw-dropping average of less than 20. India's batting, however, has been poor and lacked planning.

Rain Threat Looms Over Sydney Test? Report Has Some Bad News For India

The fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) could get affected by rain during the last two days of the match, reported Wisden Cricket. The final Test will be a New Year's Test starting on January 3 at the SCG. Also, the Test is a special event as it marks the 'Jane McGrath Day', the wife of legendary pacer Glenn McGrath who lost her life in a battle with cancer. "On the third day of the match venue is covered with a full sea of pink and millions of dollars are typically raised for cancer support and awareness in Australia.

Jasprit Bumrah Scripts ICC Rankings History With Never-Seen-Before Feat For India

The 'Kohinoor of Indian cricket' Jasprit Bumrah hit a never-seen-before high in Indian cricket as he went past Ravichandran Ashwin's ICC Test rankings record for bowlers. Bumrah finished shed the year 2024 with 71 wickets to his name in the longest format, with the figures taking him to the absolute top of wicket-takers charts in the year. Courtesy of his exemplary performances last year, the Indian pace icon recorded the highest-ever rating points tally achieved by an Indian bowler as he consolidated his position at the top of the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings after another successful Test in Melbourne that saw him finish with a nine-wicket match haul.

Rohit Sharma To Open, India To Make Big Playing XI Change For 4th Australia Test: Report

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to open the innings while KL Rahul will bat at No. 3 against Australia in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, according to Times Of India. The report claimed that Rohit will return as an opener after batting at No. 6 in the past two matches. However, no clarity was provided regarding Shubman Gill's position in the batting order. The report further claimed that India are considering playing two spinners with Washington Sundar partnering Ravindra Jadeja. In that case, Nitish Kumar Reddy will miss out despite doing well in the bat in the ongoing five-match Test series.

"I'd Hit Him Back Over...": On Jasprit Bumrah, Australia Great's Clear Message Ahead of Day-Night Test

Jasprit Bumrah is one Indian player who generates awe and fear in almost similar capacity. Bumrah, currently the world No. 1 bowler in Tests, led India from the front against Australia in the first match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. He returned with a match-haul of eight wickets as India notched a memorable win. "It was so important for the captain to stand up," Ricky Ponting, former Australia captain, said in the latest ICC Review. "I think he showed everyone why he's clearly the best fast bowler in the world in all formats of the game.

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"Cousin Died Of Leukemia, Grand Father Of Bowel Cancer": Sam Konstas, Who Shoulder-Barged Virat Kohli

"Cows Could Have...": Sunil Gavaskar Slams SCG Pitch As 15 Wickets Fall On Day 2 Of 5th Test

Pat Cummins Enters 500 International Wickets Club, Becomes 7th Australian To Script Record-Breaking Feat

"Without Jasprit Bumrah...": Australia Legend's Big Claim On Border-Gavaskar Trophy Result

Rain Threat Looms Over Sydney Test? Report Has Some Bad News For India

Jasprit Bumrah Scripts ICC Rankings History With Never-Seen-Before Feat For India

Rohit Sharma To Open, India To Make Big Playing XI Change For 4th Australia Test: Report

"I'd Hit Him Back Over...": On Jasprit Bumrah, Australia Great's Clear Message Ahead of Day-Night Test