‘He is not a nasty person’: Ex-Australia captain defends Virat Kohli’s character despite ‘shoulder bump’ with Sam Konstas at MCG | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli chats with Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja at Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Melbourne witnessed high-octane cricket and heated moments during the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, where Virat Kohli‘s shoulder bump incident with Australian debutant Sam Konstas became a major talking point. Konstas, in his very…

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India vs Australia 4th Test, Melbourne Weather Report: Will rain impact IND vs AUS match on Day 5? | Cricket News – Times of India

Melbourne Cricket Ground (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: With the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) heading into its decisive Day 5, cricket enthusiasts are keenly watching the weather, hoping it doesn’t interfere with this gripping clash. India need a miraculous turnaround to chase a challenging target as Australia, leading by 333 runs at…

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IND vs AUS, 4th Test Day 2 Highlights: India stare down the barrel after another familiar collapse at MCG | Cricket News – Times of India

Australian players celebrates the wicket of India’s Virat Kohli. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: A familiar collapse unfolded for India as they were left reeling at 164/5 on day two of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The turning point came with the inexplicable run-out of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was…

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India must continue to exploit ‘brittle’ Australian line-up: Ravi Shastri – Times of India

India can become just the third touring team to win three straight Test series in Australia. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India have their “nose ahead” in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after taking advantage of Australia’s “brittle” top order, according to former coach Ravi Shastri, who has backed the visitors to win…

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Jasprit Bumrah’s masterclass: How to perfect the art of fast bowling and the importance of muscle memory | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah during a training session at Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is arguably the best fast bowler in the world right now. The Indian vice-captain has even intimidated the Aussies to such an extent that there’s no denying the fact that the Aussies…

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Rohit Sharma: ‘1-1 after three Tests a fair reflection of how both teams have played’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As India gear up for the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, captain Rohit Sharma was a picture of confidence at the pre-match conference on Tuesday.Addressing reporters, the Indian captain lauded his team for the brilliant…

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IND vs AUS: Simon Katich advises Australian batters against over aggression when facing Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after taking the wicket of Usman Khawaja. (PTI photo) Former Australian cricketer Simon Katich has urged Australia’s batters to adopt a strategic approach against India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, emphasising the importance of rotating the strike and maintaining a strong defence. Katich highlighted Bumrah’s exceptional control and rarity of loose deliveries, advising…

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‘Make Starc bowl the second and third spells’: Pujara’s advice to India batters ahead of Boxing Day Test | Cricket News – Times of India

L-R: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mitchell Starc NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has identified Australian pacer Mitchell Starc as a significant threat to India in the upcoming fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. With 14 wickets in the first three Tests, Starc has been instrumental for Australia…

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