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Travis Head Opens Up On Mohammed Siraj's Fiery Send-Off To Him, Says "Disappointed With..."

Australia batter Travis Head on Saturday said he was disappointed with his reaction for the on-field confrontation with India pacer Mohammed Siraj but added that he would always stand up for himself, as day two of the pink ball Test saw the hosts tighten their grip on the game. Siraj gave a fiery send-off to Head, who struck his second Test century against India and eighth overall. Head made a brisk 140 off 141 balls, which put Australia in the driver's seat to level the Border-Gavaskar series.

On India's Poor Show In Adelaide Pink-Ball Test, Cheteshwar Pujara's Blunt "Inexperience" Verdict

Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed the Indian bowling attack for failing to bowl short-pitched deliveries to Travis Head and giving him too much room on his favourite offside, as the left-hander hit a blistering 140 off 141 balls to put Australia firmly in the driver's seat in the pink ball Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After taking a commanding 157-run first-innings lead, Australia reduced India to 128/5 in their second essay on day two, with Rishabh Pant and rookie all-rounder Nitish Reddy at the crease as India trailed by 29 runs at stumps.

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.

Real Betis vs Barcelona Live Streaming LaLiga Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch For Free

Real Betis vs Barcelona Live Streaming LaLiga Live Telecast: LaLiga leaders Barcelona face a tricky trip to Seville to take on an inconsistent Real Betis on Saturday at Estadio Benito Villamarin. Hansi Flick's men aim to move seven points clear of Real Madrid, who take on high flyers Girona at Motilivi later in the day. For Betis, winger Abdessamad Ezzalzouli will miss the game against his former side due to an injury. The explosive wide man has been an important attacking outlet on the left for his team this season even though so far he has struggled to find the net, with just one league goal in 15 appearances.

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.

'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).

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.

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Travis Head Opens Up On Mohammed Siraj's Fiery Send-Off To Him, Says "Disappointed With..."

On India's Poor Show In Adelaide Pink-Ball Test, Cheteshwar Pujara's Blunt "Inexperience" Verdict

India Bag Six Medals At World Pickleball Championship In Hong Kong

Real Betis vs Barcelona Live Streaming LaLiga Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch For Free

Virat Kohli Left Fuming After Controversial DRS Call Saves Mitchell Marsh. Tells Umpire "KL Rahul's Was Same..."

Sunil Gavaskar Defends Rohit Sharma's 'Selfless' Act, But Ricky Ponting Warns "For The Rest Of His Career..."

'Kit Ready, Waiting For...': BCCI Official's Huge Update On Mohammed Shami's BGT Participation

On Mitchell Starc Dismissing India Veteran, Australia Great's "Ball Of The Century" Verdict