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What can Pakistan learn from their history of trauma in South Africa?
Fifteen Tests, two wins, 12 defeats, and no joy since 2007. Mickey Arthur and Mushtaq Ahmed ponder the whys and what nexts
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Andrew McDonald
Cricket
MCG pitch to have 'pace, bounce and excitement', but what about runs?
The Australians know what they are in for at the MCG, but India may be a little shocked by what they see compared to what they remember
India
Cricket
Should India opt for bowling depth over batting insurance at the MCG?
Not so long ago they used to go in with five frontline bowling options and trust the batters to put the runs on the board. That's not been the case in Australia
India
Cricket
Rohit doesn't want to 'complicate too many things' for Gill and Jaiswal
The India captain emphasised that the team management doesn't want to tamper with the batters' mindsets
India
Cricket
Aus vs Ind, BGT - India should pick another fast bowler for MCG, says Pujara
Should it be Prasidh Krishna or Harshit Rana? It's a tough decision, says Pujara
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India
Cricket
Aus vs Ind, BGT - Rohit Sharma backs Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal to fire
The India captain also backs the fast bowlers with "faith and confidence" to support the in-form Jasprit Bumrah
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Andrew McDonald
Cricket
BGT Aus vs Ind - Andrew McDonald not worried about Indias record at the MCG
The Australia head coach spoke about new opener Konstas and gave fitness updates on Head, Marsh and Boland
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Australia
Cricket
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
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
England
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
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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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
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
