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'It wasn't planned': Sam Konstas opens up on attacking Jasprit Bumrah and confrontation with Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Australian opener Sam Konstas made a dazzling debut against India in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Thursday.

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IND vs AUS: Five times in six innings! Jasprit Bumrah gets the better of Usman Khawaja

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah provided India with a crucial breakthrough on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, dismissing Usman Khawaja during the second session on Thursday.

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'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.

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Boxing Day Test: Ricky Ponting slams Virat Kohli for Sam Konstas confrontation

NEW DELHI: Tempers flared in the middle as Virat Kohli shoulder-bumped Sam Konstas in the first session of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

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Boxing Day Test: Sam Konstas ramps Jasprit Bumrah for six, ends seamer's three-year streak in fearless show

Sam Konstas, 19, made a remarkable Test debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, becoming only the second player to hit two sixes off Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in a single Test innings. This came after Australia won the toss and elected to bat in the fourth Test of the…

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Dads' day out! Australian stars unwind with with wives, kids at MCG. Watch

NEW DELHI: A day prior to the highly-anticipated Boxing Day Test, Australian stars on Wednesday were seen spending quality time with their families at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Dads' day out! Australian stars unwind with wives, kids at MCG. Watch

NEW DELHI: A day prior to the highly-anticipated Boxing Day Test, Australian stars on Wednesday were seen spending quality time with their families at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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EXCLUSIVE | Live life, Warne size: Remembering cricket’s ultimate showman before the Boxing Day Test

MELBOURNE: The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia is just one sleep away and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) bracing for the storm which is expected to hit it over the next few days. A lot of work is happening in-and-around the MCG to put on a real show…

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Australian cricket team at MCG: Near 60% win record, unbeaten for three years

Australia will go into the fourth Test against India with a quest to keep their strong record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground going. The record isn't as impressive and daunting for the opposition as the Gabba's, but the venue has seen Australia win nearly three in five matches.

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'Totally understand why Australia made this move': Michael Vaughan on squad changes ahead of fourth Test at MCG

Australia have made a significant change to their squad ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, dropping opener Nathan McSweeney and bringing in teenage sensation Sam Konstas.

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'Team will perform very well': Yusuf Pathan ahead of India vs Australia Boxing Day Test at MCG

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, former Indian all-rounder Yusuf Pathan shared his thoughts on the national team's performance so far in the series.

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'Make Starc bowl the second and third spells': Pujara's advice to India batters ahead of Boxing Day Test

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 and is tied…

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Melbourne Trivia: Jasprit Bumrah a wicket away from breaking Anil Kumble's record on Steve Smith's happy hunting ground

The buzz around the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will continue to rise as Boxing Day approaches, which will see India and Australia face-off in the fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at the iconic venue.

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A statistical deep-dive into India vs Australia Tests at Melbourne

India will look to extend their 10-year unbeaten run at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when they take on hosts Australia in the fourth Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, beginning December 26.

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IND vs AUS - 'We won't let Travis Head settle at the crease': Akash Deep ahead of MCG Test

NEW DELHI: The series is currently tied at 1-1, and Team India will look to come out all guns blazing as they aim to take the lead against Australia in the fourth Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, starting December 26. India previously secured back-to-back series wins in Australia,…

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Rohit Sharma hit on the left knee while batting in the nets at the MCG

MELBOURNE: Rohit Sharma was hit on his left knee while facing throwdown specialist Daya during India’s second training session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. Rohit did continue for a bit but decided to receive attention from the team physiotherapist.

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IND vs AUS MCG Test: Virat Kohli set to break Sachin Tendulkar's record

NEW DELHI: India’s batting star Virat Kohli might be enduring a lean patch with the bat, but all eyes will once again be on him when India take on Australia in the fourth Test of the five-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) starting December 26.

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'Notorious' stand, beer towers, and Boxing Day madness: MCG braces for Australia vs India

MELBOURNE: "You see that blue stand over there, they are the most notorious lot. Expect a lot of noise and distraction coming from there," says the lone security guard manning the boundary rope on a day where only public tours of the Melbourne Cricket Ground were happening.

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Nathan McSweeney's omission divides opinions among Australian cricket legends

NEW DELHI: Sam Konstas, a 19-year-old opener from Australia, prepares for a possible Test debut against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing Day.

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Pro Kabaddi heads to Melbourne alongside Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test

NEW DELHI: During the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, another sport, close to Indian hearts, will be played at a walking distance. On 28 December, fans will be able to amble across to the John Cain Arena, part of the Melbourne Park -…

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Watch: Dhruv Jurel cheered off by handful of Indian supporters at the MCG

NEW DELHI: Dhruv Jurel made a compelling argument for a potential Test XI inclusion with his second consecutive fifty on the third day of the second and final unofficial Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, but it was unable to stop India A from losing to Australia A…

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Dhruv Jurel impresses again, slams back-to-back fifties for India A against Australia A

NEW DELHI: Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel continued his impressive form in the ongoing second unofficial Test between India A and Australia A at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, playing a crucial knock on Saturday.

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KL Rahul's inconsistent form continues: Can his record in Australia earn him an India spot?

KL Rahul, eager to impress and earn a spot in the India XI for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, didn't get off to the greatest of starts in his sojourn Down Under. Opening the batting for India A, the 32-year-old was dismissed for four as the side folded for 161 runs…

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KL Rahul fails to impress as India A collapse early in second unofficial Test against Australia A

NEW DELHI: India A endured a disastrous start to their second unofficial Test against Australia A at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, losing four wickets inside three overs, including veteran batter KL Rahul for just 4 runs.

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India A vs Australia A Live Streaming, 2nd unofficial Test: Schedule, time in IST, when and where to watch - all you need to know

NEW DELHI: All eyes will be on KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel as India A will take Australia A in the second unofficial Test of the two-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from Thursday.

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