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"If R Ashwin Knew That India...": Ex-Coach's Firm Statement On Spin Legend's Retirement Call

Just days after Ravichandran Ashwin's abrupt retirement from Test cricket, Team India have entered the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne with two spinners in the playing XI. Both Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar featured in India's lineup, with the latter coming in place of Shubman Gill. The change has prompted former India coach Ravi Shastri to comment that had Ashwin known about India's strategy to play two spinners, he may not have announced his retirement after the third Test.

"There's A Very Clear Code...": Cricket Australia On Virat Kohli's Meagre Penalty Over MCG Act

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley on Friday said there is no place for physical contact on the cricket field, following the physical altercation between India superstar Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas. The brief showdown took place after the 10th over of the Australian innings on the opening day of the fourth Test when the players were crossing over. Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch in the face off that was initiated by the travelling star.

Ricky Ponting's Fiery Verdict As Virat Kohli Escapes Ban For Sam Konstas Altercation

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting argued that a 20 percent match fee fine imposed on star India batter Virat Kohli for an altercation against debutant Sam Konstas "is not harsh enough". Konstas' much-anticipated debut in Australia turned out to be one of the most entertaining in a long while. Not only did the 19-year-old make headlines by toying with Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and scoring 34 of his 60 runs against him, but Virat also got involved in a heated exchange with the youngster after bumping into him, making a direct physical shoulder-to-shoulder contact. The 36-year-old was fined 20 per cent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and handed over one demerit point for this altercation.

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live Score: Steve Smith Smashes Back-To-Back Test Tons, Aus Near 400

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live Updates: India captain Rohit Sharma's confusing call to start with Mohammed Siraj before replacing him just one over later with Jasprit Bumrah baffles many. Steve Smith, on the other hand, is cruising towards a century with some fine stroke-play in the morning session of Day 2 of the 4th Test in Melbourne. Bumrah's three wickets on the opening day helped India make a comeback in the game, but Australia still managed to finish the day in a good position, thanks to fifties from Sam Konstas (60), Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72) and Steve Smith. (Live Scorecard)

Indian Players Wear Black Armband In Memory Of Manmohan Singh

The Indian cricket team sported black armbands on the second day of the fourth Test against Australia to honour former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who died in New Delhi. Singh, a two-time former prime minister from 2004 to 2014, died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday after losing consciousness at his home owing to age-related ailments. He was 92.

"Doesn't Make You Smaller If...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Verdict On Virat Kohli's Altercation With Sam Konstas

A physical altercation between India's Virat Kohli and Australia's teenager Sam Konstas turned out to be the most discussed topic on Day 1 of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The brief showdown took place after the 10th over of the Australian innings on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test when the players were crossing over. Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch in the face-off that was initiated by the travelling star. Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar has criticised Kohli for his act.

Vinod Kambli Will Not Achieve "100 Per Cent Memory": Doctor Treating Ex-India Star Makes Big Statement

Vinod Kambli, former India cricketer, was admitted to a private hospital in Thane on Saturday after health complications. Dr Vivek Dwivedi, who is leading the team treating the cricket star, stated that Kambli had a high-grade fever when admitted. On Thursday, Dwivedi provided another update on Kambli's condition and said the ex-India batter may be discharged in the next few days. He also said that there might be some fluid retention.

"Even If We Can't Connect...": Shikhar Dhawan's Heart-Wrenching Birthday Post For Son Zoravar

Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan shone in the world of cricket to get immense fame, but his personal life has been really hard of late. Having been separated from his wife Ayesha Mukherjee, Dhawan has not been able to meet his son Zoravar in person for two years now. On Thursday, Zoravar turned 10 and an emotional Dhawan could not hold himself back from putting up a heart-wrenching post for his son. "No matter the distance, even if we can't connect as we once did, you will always be in my heart. Wishing you a year filled with madness, love, and happiness, Zora beta!" wrote Dhawan on Instagram.

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"If R Ashwin Knew That India...": Ex-Coach's Firm Statement On Spin Legend's Retirement Call

"There's A Very Clear Code...": Cricket Australia On Virat Kohli's Meagre Penalty Over MCG Act

Ricky Ponting's Fiery Verdict As Virat Kohli Escapes Ban For Sam Konstas Altercation

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live Score: Steve Smith Smashes Back-To-Back Test Tons, Aus Near 400

Indian Players Wear Black Armband In Memory Of Manmohan Singh

"Doesn't Make You Smaller If...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Verdict On Virat Kohli's Altercation With Sam Konstas

Vinod Kambli Will Not Achieve "100 Per Cent Memory": Doctor Treating Ex-India Star Makes Big Statement

"Even If We Can't Connect...": Shikhar Dhawan's Heart-Wrenching Birthday Post For Son Zoravar