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Konstas' MCG debut confirmed, Head faces a fitness test
Konstas will become the fourth-youngest Australian to play Test cricket while Head is battling a minor quad strain but the coach is confident he will play
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Ben Stokes
Cricket
Ben Stokes ruled out for three months with recurrence of hamstring tear
ECB confirms England captain set to miss SA20 but should be fit for Zimbabwe Test in May
India
Cricket
Tanush Kotian to join India's Test squad as Ashwin's replacement
Mumbai allrounder was part of the India A tour to Australia before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy began
India
Cricket
Shami ruled out of remaining two Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests
His left knee has minor swelling due to increased joint loading from his bowling workload
Australia
Cricket
Konstas looks 19, behaves 30, and is unfazed about a Test debut at the MCG
His temperament is his greatest gift, and both Sam Konstas and his friends expect him to profit from it if he makes his Test debut come Boxing Day
Cheteshwar Pujara
Cricket
Aus vs Ind 4th Test BGT - Boxing Day Test - What is the blueprint for winning a Test at the MCG?
India are looking to make it a hat-trick of Test wins at the MCG after winning in December 2018 and December 2020
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Australia vs India 2024-25
BGT - Sanjay Manjrekar - Rohit Sharma's defence has basically gone to pieces
Sanjay Manjrekar on what's been behind Rohit Sharma's indifferent form in Test cricket
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West Indies
Cricket
Jangoo earns maiden West Indies Test call-up for Pakistan tour; Motie back
Shamar Joseph is unfit and Alzarri Joseph has chosen the ILT20 over the Test series in Pakistan
India
Cricket
Rohit, Akash Deep hit in MCG nets, but 'no major concerns'
Rohit was struck on the knee while attempting to play a pull shot and had to be attended by the physio
Australia
Cricket
Konstas won't overthink Bumrah challenge as MCG debut looms
The 19-year-old is the favourite to come in at the top of the order for the Boxing Day Test
Ravichandran Ashwin
Cricket
Wife Prithi's 'love letter from a fan girl' to Ashwin
"Live life on your terms, make space for those extra calories, make time for your family, make time to do absolutely nothing"
India
Cricket
Gill needs to show his substance outside Asia to prove his worth
India's No. 3 has a highest score of 36 outside Asia over the last three years and has shown a habit of throwing his wicket away after great starts
India
Cricket
BGT 2024 - MCG - Cheteshwar Pujara analyses Shubman Gill's issues in Australia
Pujara says Gill can't restrict his aggression but needs to make smart choices
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Australia vs India 2024-25
BGT Cheteshwar Pujara With two Tests left, India will be the happier side
The India batter recaps the state of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after three out of five Tests
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Australia
Cricket
Will Konstas put an end to Australia's musical chairs at the top?
Australia have not found a replacement for Warner yet in Tests, and it's not necessary the gap will be filled soon
Australia
Cricket
Konstas handed Boxing Day Test call-up as changes loom for Australia
The 19-year-old opener is now in the frame for a debut in Melbourne with Australia set to make changes to their struggling top order
South Africa
Cricket
Keshav Maharaj ruled out of Pakistan ODIs due to adductor strain
Bjorn Fortuin named as replacement, with Maharaj to be assessed ahead of first Test starting December 26
england
England rekindle the joy after Bazball's year of transition
Crushing loss in Hamilton cannot dent celebration of series win, ahead of blockbuster 2025
India
Cricket
R Ashwin: the great problem-solver who played cricket for cricket's sake
He finishes as one of India's finest in Test cricket, having built his 13-year career on performances, not promise or popular appeal
India
Cricket
R Ashwin - India's biggest match-winner in Test cricket
His numbers with the ball are the stuff of legend, but Ashwin was more than handy with the bat too
India
Cricket
Only murmurs in the building: Gabba shrouded in mystery before Ashwin bombshell
The hours leading up to his retirement announcement were filled with much intrigue and speculation
South Africa vs Pakistan 2024-25
WTC final race - How can India, Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka qualify?
Pakistan also have an outside chance, although it's very remote
India
Cricket
'A GOAT retires' - The cricket world reacts to R Ashwin's retirement
Team-mates and opposition players pay tribute to one of the best allrounders of the modern era after his retirement announcement
England in New Zealand 2024-25
Brendon McCullum: Jacob Bethell's emergence is 'a good problem to have'
Ollie Pope performs well as stand-in wicketkeeper but looks vulnerable after ceding No.3 spot
India
Cricket
'My last day' - Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket
Ashwin played only one of the first three Tests of the ongoing series in Australia, taking 1 for 53 in the day-night fixture in Adelaide
