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The NFL sold out its Australia game in 30 minutes – but will the sport make its mark Down Under?

On Friday morning in Melbourne, close to 100,000 people will cram into the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the first National Football League (NFL) game ever to be played in Australia.

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England end 15-year losing streak in Australia with Ashes Test victory

England secured their first Test victory in Australia in 15 years, ending a long winless streak on Australian soil. Captain Ben Stokes and Joe Root, who had experienced many defeats there, shared “a little hug” and a moment of relief after the win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match…

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Lions braced for Wallabies backlash with Australian giant ready to set tone at MCG

LIONS TOUR 2025: The Lions aim to finish the series at Melbourne’s iconic home of cricket, but Harry Latham-Coyle explores how the return of the colossal Will Skelton could charge a wounded Wallabies side in their pursuit of a decider in Sydney next week

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'A lovely person': Sam Konstas reveals details of chat with Virat Kohli after 'shoulder-bump' incident

NEW DELHI: Young Australian batter Sam Konstas opened up about his ‘shoulder bump’ encounter with Indian star Virat Kohli during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Reflecting on the intense showdown and a post-match conversation, the 19-year-old described Kohli as "down to earth" and expressed his admiration…

The Times of India

'There were no words': Nitish Kumar Reddy on meeting his father after scoring his maiden Test hundred

NEW DELHI: India lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, but Nitish Kumar Reddy scored his maiden Test hundred in the India first innings.

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Watch: Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy's names etched on the Honours Board of MCG

NEW DELHI: India may have lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, but there were more than a couple of heroic performances from the Rohit Sharma-led team

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'Shouldn't take a debutant to shift the momentum': Warner urges 'experienced' Aussies to follow 'brave' Konstas' lead

David Warner has heaped praise on Australia's young batting sensation Sam Konstas after his dazzling debut during the Boxing Day Test against India. Konstas, 19, lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a fearless 60 off 65 deliveries, an innings highlighted by audacious ramp shots and a remarkable 18-run over…

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'Proud of dadda': Jasprit Bumrah's son steals hearts amid record-breaking performance

NEW DELHI: India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah may have ended on the losing side in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, but a heartwarming family moment stole the spotlight.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal in 2024: India's top scorer in Tests by long distance

NEW DELHI: Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal capped off a remarkable 2024 with another stellar performance in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Despite his twin half-centuries, his efforts fell just short of saving the match for India, who suffered a 184-run defeat.

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IND vs AUS: Travis Head's 'hot finger in ice' celebration steals the spotlight as India crumble at MCG - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Australia secured a commanding 184-run victory over India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday, taking a 2-1 series lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the result was a blow to India's hopes, it was Travis Head's unconventional celebration after a game-changing wicket that became the talking point…

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'Risk of over-bowling Jasprit Bumrah, but he's lacked support': Rohit Sharma after MCG defeat

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma voiced concerns over Jasprit Bumrah's heavy workload and lack of bowling support following India's 184-run defeat in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal: 'In all fairness, it looked like he touched it'

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma backed the third umpire's decision to dismiss young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal during a pivotal moment in the final session of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Jaiswal's 'contentious' dismissal, which came after a faint edge was detected despite Snicko showing…

The Times of India

IND vs AUS, 4th Test Highlights: India 'collapse' to 184-run defeat at MCG as Australia take 2-1 series lead

NEW DELHI: India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final for the third consecutive time suffered a major blow as they lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. Chasing a record 340-run target, India were all out for…

The Times of India

'Koi jaldi nahi hai': Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant steady India's ship in Boxing Day Test thriller

NEW DELHI: Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant staged a spirited fightback on the final day of the Boxing Day Test, keeping India in contention against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The duo batted through the entire post-lunch session, guiding India to 112/3 at the tea break…

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Bail switch is back! Yashasvi Jaiswal-Mitchell Starc antics take center stage in gripping Boxing Day Test finale - WATCH

NEW DELHI: The intense battle between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mitchell Starc reached new heights on the final day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. In a display of mind games, Starc attempted to unsettle the young Indian opener during a tense session as India…

The Times of India

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah breaks Shoaib Akhtar's record

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah has etched his name in history by surpassing Shoaib Akhtar's record of 12 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. With his 13th five-wicket haul in the Boxing Day Test against Australi at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Bumrah has now taken his tally to 203 wickets from 44…

The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah gives death stare to Nathan Lyon after rattling his stumps at MCG - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah produced a magnificent five-wicket haul to bowl Australia out for 234, leaving India with a challenging 340-run target on the final day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.

The Times of India

MCG magic! Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland revive Pakistan's 1961 feat vs Team India

NEW DELHI: A gritty partnership of over 50 runs for the final wicket between Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland left India exasperated as Australia extended their lead to over 300 runs on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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'One or two good partnerships': Nitish Kumar Reddy believes India can stage a historic chase against Australia at MCG

NEW DELHI: India's young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy shone brightly at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with his maiden Test century, a sublime 114 that anchored India's innings and gave them a fighting chance in the gripping fourth Test against Australia. Reddy's knock, coupled with Jasprit Bumrah's fiery 4-56, left the…

The Times of India

Roar after Nitish Reddy's hundred at MCG delights Cricket Australia

India's all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a famous hundred in his debut Test series, which left the Melbourne Cricket Ground buzzing as the strong presence of Indian fans in the stands on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test roared together in celebration.

The Times of India

'Kone se, kone se': How Virat Kohli's instruction helped Mohammed Siraj dismiss Steve Smith at MCG

NEW DELHI: In a moment of strategic genius, veteran India batter Virat Kohli's on-field instructions played a pivotal role in Mohammed Siraj dismissing Australia's batting maestro Steve Smith on Day 4 of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The dismissal proved crucial in denting Australia’s second innings and…

The Times of India

Boxing Day Test: Melbourne matinee starring Nitish Kumar Reddy as 'Pushpa' after 50 and 'Bahubali' after 100

HYDERABAD: When Nitish Kumar Reddy knelt down at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to celebrate his century against Australia on Saturday, he stood taller than a giant. It was also his way of telling the world where he came from — the land of Telugu movies or Tollywood — which shapes…

The Times of India

Watch: Nitish Reddy's father touches Sunil Gavaskar's feet, gets a warm hug from the legend

Heartwarming scenes were witnessed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, when India's latest Test centurion Nitish Kumar Reddy's father, Mutyala Reddy, bowed to batting legend Sunil Gavaskar and touched his feet.

The Times of India

'Calm down': Ravi Shastri on Rishabh Pant's bizarre dismissal at MCG

NEW DELHI: India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant came under fire after playing a risky shot that led to his dismissal during a crucial phase of Day 3 in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pant’s dismissal has once again highlighted the fine line between aggression and recklessness, with…

The Times of India

Boxing Day Test: MCG sets another attendance record, sees biggest Day 3 crowd since 1937

NEW DELHI: The blockbuster Boxing Day Test on Saturday created yet another attendance record as the third day of the India vs Australia fourth game saw a record 83,073 viewers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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