Starc says he is 'all good' ahead of day-five Test duel While Australian paceman Mitch Starc needed on-field physio during day three, he says he will be ready when they try to bowl out India again at the MCG. AAP · Dec 29, 2024
Nitish Kumar Reddy blossoms to give India hope as century stalls Australia India trail by 116 runs with one wicket remaining after all-rounder Reddy leads fightback with unbeaten 105 on day three at the MCG The Guardian - AU · Dec 28, 2024
'We all are very proud and happy': Nitish Kumar Reddy's family on his maiden Test ton NEW DELHI: As India's latest batting hero Nitish Kumar Reddy scored his maiden Test hundred, leading his team's comeback against Australia on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, the 21-year-old's family was elated. The Times of India · Dec 28, 2024
Reddy-made hundred rescues India against Australia and lights up MCG Indian youngster hits maiden Test century to bring balance to the third Test in Australia. Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2024
Reddy ton spearheads Indian fightback at MCG India counter-punched superbly on day three, asking significant questions of the Australian attack and ensuring there will be no easy home-town win. AAP · Dec 28, 2024
Bumper MCG crowds prompt comparisons to Bradman era The MCG's Boxing Day Test aggregate crowd record is on course to be broken after another big attendance on day three. AAP · Dec 28, 2024
Watch: How Sam Konstas reacted after Virat Kohli's wicket at the MCG NEW DELHI: Australia opener Sam Konstas may have declared that Virat Kohli is his favourite player in the world and given the Indian batting superstar the clean chit over his shoulder-bump, but things are different when it comes to on field action. The Times of India · Dec 28, 2024
Reddy's emotional MCG ton to be 'remembered forever' Emerging India allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored a brilliant MCG century to frustrate a tiring Australian attack in the Boxing Day Test. AAP · Dec 27, 2024
Captaincy, clarity, and confidence: Rohit Sharma in turmoil MELBOURNE: India's morning-and-a-half at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday (27 December) felt like an endless drag. Not that we haven't seen many under Rohit Sharma's captaincy already, but this one was a step ahead as the visitors just let the game slip away and had a terrible period… The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
Virat Kohli stays calm as MCG pitch invader tries to embrace him NEW DELHI: Pitch invasions in cricket have occurred since the early days of the sport, but their nature and frequency have evolved over time. The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
IND vs AUS: Day after 'shoulder-bump', Virat Kohli inspires team and fans on Day 2 at MCG - Watch NEW DELHI: A day after being fined for shoulder-bumping 19-year-old Australian debutant Sam Konstas, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli showcased his leadership by giving a pep talk to the team ahead of the second day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma's return to opening slot lasts five balls NEW DELHI: The batting position changed. The woeful form did not. India captain Rohit Sharma's return to the opening slot ended on a disastrous note on the second day of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG on Friday. The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
IND vs AUS: Steve Smith's majestic innings ends in bizarre fashion at the MCG - Watch NEW DELHI: It was an eventful day for Steve Smith on the second day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The Australian batter etched his name in the record books by becoming the most successful century-maker against India in Test cricket,… The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
Steve Smith becomes most successful century-maker against India in Tests NEW DELHI: Australia's star batter Steve Smith created history on Friday, becoming the most successful century-maker against India in Test cricket. Smith achieved the milestone with his 11th century against India during the second day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024
AAP · Dec 27, 2024 Warnie would have been proud of young opener Konstas Sam Konstas announced himself to the cricket world at the MCG, a venue where the late, legendary Shane Warne did his best work.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2024 Sam Konstas makes debut to remember as Australia edge India on day one Australia reached 311 for six at the close of the first day at the MCG after a remarkable debut knock from Sam Konstas
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 IND vs AUS: Steve Smith joins Ricky Ponting, Don Bradman in elusive Test feat at MCG NEW DELHI: Australian batter Steve Smith on Thursday joined an exclusive group of accomplished cricketers with his 42nd half-century during the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
AAP · Dec 26, 2024 Confident Konstas hails Khawaja's calming experience Australia's newest cricketing sensation Sam Konstas has revealed he told his senior opening partner Usman Khawaja he would be taking the first ball at the MCG.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 IND vs AUS, 4th Test Day 1 Highlights: Sam Konstas, top-order put Australia on top despite Jasprit Bumrah's late strikes NEW DELHI: Hosts Australia will be pleased with their batting performance on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Riding on half-centuries from their top-order batters, the hosts closed the day on a commanding 311 for six against India…
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 Watch: Fans doff their hats to pay respect to Shane Warne at MCG NEW DELHI: Being a proud Victorian, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was Shane Warne's home ground, and he frequently played there for both Victoria in domestic cricket and Australia in international matches. The venue witnessed his rise from a promising local talent to a global superstar.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2024 Teen tearaway Sam Konstas rewrites red-ball recipe in fearless Boxing Day debut Australia’s debutant opener has lit up the MCG with his astonishing strokeplay on debut scoring a fearless 60 to rattle India’s attack in the fourth Test
AAP · Dec 26, 2024 Khawaja makes hay with 57 after Konstas shines at MCG Usman Khawaja made a welcome return to form with his first Test 50 since January after new opening partner Sam Konstas drove India to distraction.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 'Has ke baat nahi karna inse': Virat Kohli's fiery instructions to Mohammed Siraj at MCG NEW DELHI: India's star batter Virat Kohli was at his animated best on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, delivering stern instructions to his teammates during a tense first session.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma, Pat Cummins await MCG deliverance MELBOURNE: "Look, hard to say. In terms of form, no. Not for me to answer." The question had been rhetorical, whether India's captain Rohit Sharma would be under pressure going into the fourth Test because of his lack of runs, and Pat Cummins had done well to avoid the potential…
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 'Father of ...': Sam Konstas' Wikipedia page gets doctored after onslaught against India at MCG Australia's 19-year-old batting prodigy, Sam Konstas, stole the spotlight on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday with a scintillating half-century on debut. The teenager's fearless strokeplay and audacious attitude left fans in awe and sparked an unusual flurry of activity on…