STUMPS | Australia v India, 3rd Test - Day 1
Heavy rain in Brisbane wiped out the entire second session of the third Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday with the hosts 28-0.
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"Do Mongrels Simply Purr?": Sunil Gavaskar Hits Back At Australia Crowd Booing Mohammed Siraj
Former India cricketer and cricket pundit Sunil Gavaskar has lashed out at Australia's cricketers and the public for portraying Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj in poor light following his fiery send-off to Australian batter Travis Head during the second Test at Adelaide. Amid widespread criticism from Australian fans towards Siraj, Gavaskar has called out the apparent hypocrisy, stating that the same fans would cheer had it been an Australian who gave the send-off. Gavaskar also expressed his surprise at the incident.
KL Rahul Shares Lunch With Virat Kohli In The Dugout. Wholesome Moment Goes Viral
Rain brought a premature end to the opening day's play in the ongoing 3rd Test between India and Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. Only 13.2 overs were bowled during the first session and there was no action possible after that as play was abandoned at the Gabba mid-way through the final session. Amid all of this, a wholesome moment caught the attention of the fans. Star India batter KL Rahul was seen sharing his lunch with teammate Virat Kohli in the dugout. Several pictures of the moment went viral on social media, with fans hailing the bond between Kohli and Rahul.
"Hit The Wrong Switch": Nathan Lyon Reveals His Request Led To Floodlight Failure During Adelaide Test
A strange incident took place on the opening day of the pink-ball Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval earlier this month. The floodlights at the venue went off twice in the 18th over of Australia's first innings. Later, Cricket Australia issued a statement acknowledging the disruption and said that it happened due to a "brief internal switching issue". The detailed reason behind the disturbance has now come to the fore. It was Nathan Lyon's request that created the chaos.
India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test Day 2: Early Start Today After Rain Called Off Day 1
India vs Australia LIVE Updates, 3rd Test Day 2: Although rain is on the cards on Day 2, more action is expected to take place in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane. Only 13.2 overs of play were possible on Day 1 after Rohit Sharma had put Australia in to bat. India could not pick any Australian wickets in that spell, who batted and blocked out the duration with a cautious defensive approach. Usman Khawaja picked up three boundaries en route to 19*, while Nathan McSweeney is only on 4. India's pace attack is expected to play a big role amid the damp and overcast conditions. (LIVE SCORECARD)
New Zealand vs England LIVE Updates, 3rd Test Day 2
New Zealand v England LIVE Score Updates, 3rd Test Day 2: New Zealand will be aiming to finish strong, with Mitchell Santner still at the crease as play resumes against England in third Test on Day 2. Santner struck a quickfire half-century late on Day 1 to take New Zealand past the 300-run mark. England will be hoping to continue in their aggressive batting style, with the likes of Ben Duckett and Harry Brook expected to take charge, amidst the composure provided by the experienced Joe Root. New Zealand's 36-year-old pace talisman Tim Southee will hope to get among the wickets, in what is his last-ever Test match. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Proteas' final T20 against Pakistan washed out at Wanderers, hosts take series 2-0
Saturday's third and final T20 international between South Africa and Pakistan has been abandoned after persistent rain and thunder the Wanderers.
India Women Have Done Well At Home, West Indies Series Important To Get Confidence Back: Harmanpreet Kaur
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday backed the Indian women's team to regain confidence in home conditions during the three-match T20I series against the West Indies, following a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign and a 0-3 defeat in Australia. Having failed to progress beyond the group stage in the T20 World Cup in October, India bounced back with a 2-1 ODI series win against New Zealand at home. However, their 0-3 loss in the ODI series in Australia has once again put the team under significant pressure.