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Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan thanked fans for their love and support after he won the ICC Men's T20I Player of the Decade award and was named in T20I Team of the Decade. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rashid-khan-hopes-to-have-more-good-performances-after-winning-icc-mens-t20i-player-of-the-decade-award-2346410#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Marnus Labuschagne said Australia need to be "very well prepared" for 3rd Test, admitting they have fallen into India's trap "a few times." source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/marnus-labuschagne-says-australia-have-fallen-into-indias-trap-a-few-times-but-need-to-keep-grinding-2346355#rss-sports-cricket

Team India celebrated the arrival of New Year 2021 even as they continued their Australia sojourn. BCCI, KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan among others posted wishes on social media. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/team-india-celebrate-new-year-2021-in-australia-players-post-wishes-2346328#rss-sports-cricket

Kane Williamson moved to No. 1 on the ICC rankings for Test batsmen in the final update of 2020, going past Virat Kohli and Steve Smith. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-steve-smith-the-best-fortunate-to-play-against-them-kane-williamson-2346151#rss-sports-cricket

BBL 2020: Adelaide Strikers captain Alex Carey stretched himself in the air before catching the ball in his glove-webbing to dismiss Liam Livingstone. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/adelaide-strikers-vs-perth-scorchers-alex-carey-takes-a-flying-catch-to-dismiss-liam-livingstone-watch-2346139#rss-sports-cricket

Ben Stokes found the ICC Test Team of the Decade cap a bit too similar to England's biggest rivals Australia's 'Baggy Green' caps. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ben-stokes-complains-about-test-team-of-the-decade-cap-icc-responds-2346101#rss-sports-cricket

Steve Smith was recently named the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Decade, beating the likes of Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson, and the cricketer felt "humbled" at the honour. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/steve-smith-humbled-to-be-named-icc-mens-test-cricketer-of-the-decade-2346098#rss-sports-cricket

BBL 2020: Melbourne Stars spinner Adam Zampa was found guilty of a Level 1 offence under the Cricket Australia Code of Conduct and accepted a penalty of one suspension point and a 2500 dollars fine. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bbl-2020-melbourne-stars-spinner-adam-zampa-gets-one-match-suspension-over-audible-obscenity-2346067#rss-sports-cricket

The pictures shared by Yuzvendra Chahal also featured his India teammate Shikhar Dhawan and both of them were seen dancing together. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuzvendra-chahal-seen-grooving-with-shikhar-dhawan-at-formers-sangeet-ceremony-with-dhanashree-verma-see-pics-2346038#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma "just got the engine started" after linking up with the Indian squad on Wednesday ahead of the third Test in Sydney. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/rohit-sharma-gears-up-for-sydney-test-with-catching-practice-at-melbourne-cricket-ground-see-pics-2346037#rss-sports-cricket

ICC Rankings: Kane Williamson gained 13 points and overtook contemporaries Steve Smith and Virat Kohli to become the No.1-ranked Test batsman in the world. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-test-rankings-kane-williamson-overtakes-steve-smith-virat-kohli-to-take-top-position-2345975#rss-sports-cricket

The final call will be taken by the head coach Ravi Shastri, stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane and bowling coach Bharat Arun after reaching Sydney. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-shardul-thakur-likely-to-replace-injured-umesh-yadav-in-sydney-test-says-report-2345960#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Andrew McDonald, Australia assistant coach, said opening batsman David Warner may play the third Test even if "90-95%" fit. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/david-warner-may-play-in-sydney-test-even-if-not-100-fit-says-australia-assistant-coach-2345949#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Umesh Yadav sustained a calf muscle injury during the second Test in Melbourne and has now returned to India for rehabilitation, says an ANI report. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/umesh-yadav-heads-back-to-india-after-calf-muscle-injury-in-second-test-says-report-2345908#rss-sports-cricket

The three-match ODI series, originally scheduled for January 2021 in Australia, has been moved to next season due to the coronavirus pandemic. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-australia-womens-odi-series-postponed-until-next-season-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic-2345902#rss-sports-cricket

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Neil Wagner fractured two toes in his right foot during the first Test against Pakistan and he is expected to be out of action for at least five weeks. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/new-zealands-neil-wagner-to-miss-second-pakistan-test-after-broken-toes-2345850#rss-sports-cricket

Mohammed Azharuddin escaped without injury after being involved in a car crash in Rajasthan. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohamed-azharuddin-well-and-safe-after-car-accident-in-rajasthan-2345781#rss-sports-cricket

BBL 2020: Brisbane Heat bowler Lewis Gregory slipped in his follow through and ended up delivering what commentators referred to as "the most remarkable delivery of the season". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hobart-hurricanes-vs-brisbane-heat-brisbane-heat-pacer-bowls-most-remarkable-delivery-of-bbl-10-watch-2345740#rss-sports-cricket

Sachin Tendulkar said the current Australian batting lineup didn't look as settled as some of the previous Australian sides. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/australia-batsmen-less-settled-some-unsure-of-their-spot-says-sachin-tendulkar-2345732#rss-sports-cricket

Three other passengers of the vehicle too escaped unhurt but an employee of an eatery near which the SUV overturned received minor injuries, said SHO Chandrabhan Singh of Soorwal police station. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/former-india-captain-mohammad-azharuddin-escapes-unhurt-after-car-accident-in-rajasthan-2345708#rss-sports-cricket

Yuzvendra Chahal shared a post on social media where he is seen as the winner of "Pose Of The Decade", a hilarious spin-off from the ICC awards. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuzvendra-chahal-shares-hilarious-post-on-pose-of-the-decade-award-2345684#rss-sports-cricket

Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic's son Agastya turned five-months old and the Indian all-rounder shared a picture celebrating the occasion on Instagram. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-natasa-stankovic-celebrate-son-agastyas-five-month-birthday-see-pic-2345681#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma reunited with the Indian squad in Melbourne after completing his quarantine. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/ind-vs-aus-rohit-sharma-gets-warm-welcome-as-he-reunites-with-india-teammates-watch-2345677#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Michael Hussey said the Indian bowlers are bowling straight, attacking the stumps, and setting a leg-side field for Steve Smith to cut off scoring options. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/india-have-come-with-fantastic-plans-for-steve-smith-says-michael-hussey-2345642#rss-sports-cricket

S Sreesanth was named in Kerala's list of probables for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament. He posted an emotional message on social media. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/s-sreesanth-posts-emotional-message-after-inclusion-in-kerala-probables-for-syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-2345635#rss-sports-cricket

Virat Kohli reacted to Anushka Sharma's Instagram post, in which the Bollywood actor was seen flaunting her baby bump. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/what-virat-kohli-wrote-on-anushka-sharmas-instagram-post-showing-off-baby-bump-2345616#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: India's stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane had a message for fans after their 8-wicket win against Australia in the 2nd Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-ajinkya-rahane-shares-message-of-thanks-for-fans-after-thrilling-mcg-win-2345600#rss-sports-cricket

New Zealand clinched a 101-run win over Pakistan in the first Test, to go 1-0 up in the series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/world-test-championship-new-zealand-keep-final-hope-alive-after-thrashing-pakistan-in-first-test-2345595#rss-sports-cricket

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Neil Wagner fractured two toes in his right foot but survived on pinkilling injections to bowl through the Test and return five wickets in a thrilling win for New Zealand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/new-zealands-neil-wagner-hailed-for-bowling-with-broken-toes-in-pakistan-test-2345591#rss-sports-cricket

Rohit Sharma's daughter Samaira celebrated her second birthday on Wednesday and Ritika Sajdeh came up with a series of adorable pictures to wish their cookie monster. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharmas-daughter-samaira-turns-two-ritika-sajdeh-shares-adorable-post-to-wish-their-cookie-monster-see-pics-2345552#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Sunil Gavaskar wants Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal to open in the third Test with Hanuma Vihari making way for Rohit in the XI. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/rohit-sharma-mayank-agarwal-should-open-in-sydney-test-says-sunil-gavaskar-2345538#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane's name was engraved on the MCG Honours Board for the second time. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/ajinkya-rahanes-name-engraved-on-mcg-honours-board-after-batting-masterclass-watch-2345536#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: David Warner has returned to the Australia squad for the final two Tests. Will Pucovski, Sean Abbott have also been added to the squad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/david-warner-will-pucovski-included-in-australia-squad-for-last-two-india-tests-joe-burns-dropped-2345469#rss-sports-cricket

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 101 runs on Wednesday after a thrilling finish to the first Test in Mount Maunganui, where the visitors were just 27 balls from pulling off a battling draw. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/new-zealand-vs-pakistan-1st-test-new-zealand-end-pakistan-defiance-for-thrilling-test-win-2345456#rss-sports-cricket

KL Rahul was amused by a hilarious video posted by Shikhar Dhawan where he is seen dancing with his pet dogs. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shikhar-dhawans-hilarious-dance-moves-leave-kl-rahul-in-splits-2345450#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Cricket Australia interim CEO Nick Hockley said the teams will stay in Melbourne to train for the Sydney Test before moving to the venue "a couple of days ahead of the test." source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/india-australia-players-to-train-in-melbourne-before-moving-to-sydney-says-cricket-australia-chief-2345421#rss-sports-cricket

IND vs AUS: Cricket Australia on Tuesday confirmed that the third Test between Australia and India will remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground as scheduled. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/decision-on-crowd-awaits-with-eye-on-covid-19-cases-in-sydney-2345393#rss-sports-cricket

IND vs AUS: With some commentators proposing wholesale changes to Australia's top order going into the Sydney Test, Pat Cummins said there was no panic in the camp. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/australian-batsmen-will-rediscover-their-touch-says-pat-cummins-2345366#rss-sports-cricket

South Africa vs Sri Lanka: South Africa thrashed Sri Lanka by an innings and 45 runs shortly after lunch on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sa-vs-sl-1st-test-south-africa-thrash-injury-hit-sri-lanka-by-innings-and-45-runs-2345209#rss-sports-cricket

Ravi Shastri said that Rohit Sharma will join the squad on Wednesday and they will take a call on his availability after seeing his fitness. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/ind-vs-aus-rohit-sharma-to-join-indian-squad-on-wednesday-ravi-shastri-confirms-2345191#rss-sports-cricket

New Zealand vs Pakistan: New Zealand declared their second innings at 180/5 and Pakistan, set an unlikely target of 373, will resume their inning on the final day of the Boxing Day Test at 71/3. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/nz-vs-pak-1st-test-tim-southee-leads-new-zealand-charge-to-have-pakistan-on-the-ropes-on-day-4-2345180#rss-sports-cricket

Cricket Australia has deemed the COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney to have subsided enough for the third Test against India to proceed as planned. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-sydney-cricket-ground-to-host-3rd-test-against-india-cricket-australia-confirms-2345159#rss-sports-cricket

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day of the first Test against Pakistan. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/nz-vs-pak-1st-test-new-zealand-fast-bowler-kyle-jamieson-fined-for-breaching-icc-code-of-conduct-2345153#rss-sports-cricket

AUS v IND: The cricket fraternity hailed the Indian team for the "resilience and character" it showed to redeem itself after the Adelaide debacle to win the second Test in Melbourne. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-how-cricket-stars-reacted-to-indias-comeback-win-at-mcg-2345124#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Ravindra Jadeja became the third player to play at least 50 games in all three formats for India, after MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/ravindra-jadeja-joins-ms-dhoni-virat-kohli-in-this-illustrious-list-of-indian-players-2345119#rss-sports-cricket

Australia has been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and penalised four ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-australia-fined-docked-world-test-championship-points-for-slow-over-rate-in-2nd-test-against-india-2345112#rss-sports-cricket

Yuzvendra Chahal's wife Dhanashree Verma also took to Instagram to thank MS Dhoni and Sakshi for a "lovely dinner" and making them feel like home. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-sakshi-host-newly-wed-yuzvendra-chahal-dhanashree-verma-for-dinner-in-dubai-see-pics-2345072#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: Sunil Gavaskar also credited the Indian cricket team's bowlers for their strong performance in the second Test match, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-sunil-gavaskar-praises-indian-cricket-teams-character-of-not-giving-up-2345069#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Umesh Yadav is set to miss the third Test due to a calf muscle injury, said an ANI report. T Natarajan is the likely replacement for Umesh in the squad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/umesh-yadav-set-to-miss-third-test-t-natarajan-likely-cover-report-2345059#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: Ravindra Jadeja scored a half century during the second Test match and also registered some crucial dismissals. Coach Ravi Shastri heaped praise on him after the match and called him a genuine all-rounder. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-ravindra-jadeja-lends-a-lot-of-balance-to-indian-cricket-team-says-ravi-shastri-2345041#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: The visitors staged a comeback to level the four-match series after winning the second Test match and coach Ravi Shastri feels his team showed real character. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-ravi-shastri-hails-indias-victory-as-one-of-the-greatest-comebacks-in-cricket-history-2345011#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin poked fun at Cheteshwar Pujara as they enjoyed a light moment on social media after India's win in Melbourne. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/rohit-sharma-ravichandran-ashwins-banter-on-cheteshwar-pujara-will-leave-you-in-splits-2345002#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: Tim Paine feels he got out at a crucial juncture in the game during the second Test match, and could have revived his side's innings as he was well settled. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-tim-paine-extremely-frustrated-over-his-dismissal-in-second-innings-2344986#rss-sports-cricket

IND vs AUS: After India's capitulation in Adelaide, former England captain Michael Vaughan had tweeted that "India are going to get hammered in the Test Series" and predicted a 4-0 whitewash. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-wasim-jaffer-savagely-trolls-michael-vaughan-after-indias-mcg-win-2344966#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: Australia skipper Tim Paine said David Warner "looks very good" and has "started running between the wickets," hinting at Warner's participation in the third Test after a long injury layoff. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/tim-paine-hints-david-warner-may-play-third-test-2344962#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: Ravi Shastri feels Ajinkya Rahane showed calm and composure as captain during the second Test match. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-ravi-shastri-declares-ajinkya-rahanes-century-as-turning-point-of-second-test-match-2344952#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Steve Smith said he has let India off-spinner R Ashwin dictate terms to him this series, something no other spinner has done before. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/steve-smith-says-hes-let-ravichandran-ashwin-dictate-terms-this-series-2344941#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: Virat Kohli lavished praise on the Indian team and stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane following the series-levelling win in the second Test at MCG. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-virat-kohli-hails-india-s-amazing-effort-praises-ajinkya-rahane-s-captaincy-after-mcg-win-2344928#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: India skipper Ajinkya Rahane hailed the character shown by the team, especially debutants Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj, in the Melbourne Test that India won by eight wickets. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/ajinkya-rahane-salutes-team-for-showing-character-to-win-in-melbourne-after-adelaide-debacle-2344916#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane hit 112 and 27 not out and bowlers overcame injury concerns to dismiss Australia cheaply as India won the second Test by eight wickets on Tuesday at the MCG. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/ajinkya-rahane-inspired-india-trump-australia-to-level-series-in-melbourne-2344885#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the bowler to dismiss the most number of left-handers in Test cricket. He has dismissed left-handers a record 192 times in Tests. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/ravichandran-ashwin-goes-past-muttiah-muralitharan-to-achieve-brilliant-milestone-2344865#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets to put India on the brink of a series-leveling win at MCG. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/ind-vs-aus-2nd-test-match-day-4-live-cricket-score-online-2344803#rss-sports-cricket

Former captain Faf du Plessis led the batting assault, hitting 199 as South Africa took a commanding 225-run first innings lead on Monday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sa-vs-sl-1st-test-faf-du-plessis-south-africa-punish-injury-hit-sri-lanka-on-day-3-2344808#rss-sports-cricket

Johnny Mullagh, one of the stars of Australia's pioneering all-Aboriginal team that toured England in 1868, has become the first Aboriginal player inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australian-cricket-hall-of-fame-inducts-first-aboriginal-player-2344800#rss-sports-cricket

Rohit Sharma hailed Virat Kohli's "great achievement" after the India captain won two top honours at the ICC awards on Monday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-hails-virat-kohlis-great-achievement-as-india-skipper-wins-two-top-honours-at-icc-awards-2344769#rss-sports-cricket

Former India captain MS Dhoni won the ICC spirit of cricket award of the decade on Monday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-wins-icc-spirit-of-cricket-award-of-the-decade-rohit-sharma-reacts-2344760#rss-sports-cricket

Shikhar Dhawan will captain Delhi in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy while senior fast bowler Ishant Sharma will return to action in the tournament after undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-shikhar-dhawan-to-lead-delhi-ishant-sharma-returns-from-injury-2344759#rss-sports-cricket

ICC Awards: Virat Kohli shared his 10-year-old tweet from March 2010 after winning two prestigious awards at the ICC Awards of the Decade. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-shares-10-year-old-tweet-after-winning-big-at-icc-awards-of-the-decade-2344745#rss-sports-cricket

Rohit Sharma is reportedly set to fly to Melbourne from Sydney on Wednesday as the third Test is all but set to be played at MCG instead of Sydney Cricket Ground. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/rohit-sharma-to-join-team-india-in-melbourne-on-wednesday-mcg-all-but-set-to-host-3rd-test-says-report-2344728#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Unhappy with skipper Tim Paine's dismissal in the second innings of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against India on Monday, Australia's makeshift opener Matthew Wade has called for consistent implementation of the DRS. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-matthew-wade-unhappy-with-tim-paines-dismissal-calls-for-consistent-implementation-of-drs-2344700#rss-sports-cricket

AUS v IND: The Indian bowlers, despite Umesh Yadav's injury early into the second innings, reduced the home team to 133/6. The hosts have just a two-run lead with four wickets remaining in the second Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-pitch-is-getting-slower-hitting-one-area-consistently-is-key-to-get-australia-out-mohammed-siraj-2344697#rss-sports-cricket

After Virat Kohli was named ICC men's cricketer of the decade, Australian opener David Warner took to Instagram to share a funny face-swap video of himself, with his face superimposed on the Indian skipper's face. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-awards-david-warner-posts-face-swap-video-to-congratulate-virat-kohli-on-winning-player-of-the-decade-award-2344664#rss-sports-cricket

Virat Kohli, after winning the Sir Garfield Sobers award for ICC male cricketer of the decade, said that the award is a recognition of the hard work he has put in the last 10 years. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-says-not-feeling-superior-to-anyone-after-winning-icc-mens-cricketer-of-the-decade-award-2344646#rss-sports-cricket

DDCA President Rohan Jaitley on Monday said the association will request the former India spinner Bishan Singh Bedi to withdraw his demand of removing his name from a stand at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bishan-bedi-delhi-crickets-bhishma-pitamah-arun-jaitleys-son-amid-row-2344623#rss-sports-cricket

AUS vs IND: Sunil Gavaskar said Ajinkya Rahane's knock sent a message to the Australian camp that the Indian team will not just lie down and be walked all over. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-sunil-gavaskar-feels-ajinkya-rahane-scored-one-of-the-most-important-hundreds-in-history-of-indian-cricket-2344593#rss-sports-cricket

Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni won the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Decade and the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade respectively. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-winners-in-icc-awards-of-the-decade-ellyse-perry-dominates-womens-awards-2344588#rss-sports-cricket

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (71) and Faheem Ashraf (91) added 107 runs for the seventh wicket as Pakistan were bowled out for 239 in reply to NZ's 431 on Day 3 of 1st Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/new-zealand-vs-pakistan-1st-test-bowlers-combine-to-bowl-pakistan-out-for-239-despite-faheem-ashrafs-91-2344560#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India, 2nd Test: Ajinkya Rahane scored 112 off 223 balls, as the visitors put themselves closer to victory on Day 3. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-day-3-still-feel-hundred-at-lords-is-my-best-says-ajinkya-rahane-after-mcg-masterclass-2344558#rss-sports-cricket

ICC Awards Live Updates: Current India skipper Virat Kohli, former captain MS Dhoni and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin are among several Indian players competing for the various honours. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/live-icc-awards-2020-result-winners-list-2344527#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Ravindra Jadeja excelled with bat and ball as a polished 57 and 2/25 coupled with Ajinkya Rahane's 122 put India in command in the second Test at the MCG. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/bowlers-put-india-in-sight-of-series-levelling-win-australia-reeling-at-133-6-2344515#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Umesh Yadav was taken for scans after he hobbled off the field complaining of pain in his calf on Day Three of 2nd Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/umesh-yadav-suffers-calf-muscle-injury-taken-for-scans-2344469#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Steve Smith's poor run with the bat continued as Jasprit Burmah bowled the Australian stalwart round his legs in the second innings of second Test at MCG. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/steve-smiths-bizarre-dismissal-on-day-3-as-torrid-run-continues-watch-2344449#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Sachin Tendulkar said the DRS "needs to be thoroughly looked into", especially for 'Umpire's Call' after a couple of close LBW decisions went Australia's way. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/sachin-tendulkar-wants-umpires-call-in-drs-thoroughly-looked-into-by-icc-2344432#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: India captain Ajinkya Rahane was run out after he responded to Ravindra Jadeja's call to get the latter to a fifty. Rahane's gesture after the run out drew praise on social media. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/ajinkya-rahanes-gesture-for-ravindra-jadeja-draws-praise-on-social-media-2344396#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja helped India take an 82-run lead over Australia after Day 2 of the 2nd Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/ind-vs-aus-2nd-test-match-day-3-live-cricket-score-online-2344338#rss-sports-cricket

South Africa's batsmen came up with a strong response after Sri Lanka posted their highest-ever score in the country on Day 2 of the 1st Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-vs-sri-lanka-1st-test-south-africa-batsmen-fight-back-against-depleted-sri-lanka-on-day-2-2344324#rss-sports-cricket

The controversy ridden Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) found itself in a new mess after warring factions released separate squads for upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bihar-cricket-association-warring-factions-select-separate-squads-for-mushtaq-ali-t20-2344313#rss-sports-cricket

Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his disapproval with ICC's T20I Team of the Decade after Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was left out of the list. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-announced-ipl-team-not-world-t20i-team-shoaib-akhtar-on-babar-azams-exclusion-from-team-of-the-decade-2344304#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: David Warner missed the first two Tests against India due to a groin strain suffered during the ODI series against the visitors. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-david-warner-still-having-some-trouble-with-his-groin-says-justin-langer-2344294#rss-sports-cricket

Tweaking MS Dhoni's famous answer which he gave while replying to his IPL retirement speculations, Wasim Jaffer questioned the inclusion of only three specialist bowlers in Men's T20I Team of the Decade. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/wasim-jaffer-takes-a-cheeky-dig-at-iccs-mens-t20i-team-of-the-decade-with-a-meme-ft-ms-dhoni-2344293#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India, 2nd Test: Virat Kohli left for his home after the first Test match due to a paternity leave granted by the BCCI. He and his wife Anushka Sharma are expecting their first child in January 2021. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-ricky-ponting-feels-virat-kohli-will-be-indias-captain-for-as-long-as-he-wants-2344267#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane finished Day 2 of the second Test unbeaten on 104, helping India take an 82-run lead over Australia. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-what-an-incredible-performance-says-michael-vaughan-on-rahanes-century-2344265#rss-sports-cricket

AUS vs IND: Mitchell Starc rued the chances his team squandered in the field on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test but also praised Ajinkya Rahane for his pressure-absorbing century. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-mitchell-starc-says-australia-couldve-got-ajinkya-rahane-out-4-5-times-before-his-hundred-2344256#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India, 2nd Test: With Ajinkya Rahane going strong, the visitors took a lead of 82 runs and Shubman Gill said the team will look to capitalise on it as batting will get more challenging from day three. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-learnt-to-face-australias-lethal-bowling-by-watching-ajinkya-rahane-bat-says-shubman-gill-2344245#rss-sports-cricket

ICC Team of the Decade: Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami made it to the ODI Team of the Decade, while Harmanpreet Kaur and Poonam Yadav found a place in the T20I team. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-awards-mithali-raj-harmanpreet-kaur-among-4-indians-in-iccs-womens-teams-of-the-decade-2344241#rss-sports-cricket

With 2020 coming to an end, ICC released their Men's Teams of the Decade rosters on Sunday and there was a strong presence of Indian cricketers in all formats. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-among-five-indians-named-in-iccs-mens-teams-of-the-decade-2344219#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: Virat Kohli took to Twitter to salute India's stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane following his brilliant knock on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-virat-kohli-applauds-top-knock-from-ajinkya-rahane-on-day-2-2344201#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: Wasim Jaffer took a hilarious dig at the home side following Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant unbeaten hundred on Day 2. The visitors ended the day on 277 for five, taking an 82-run lead. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-wasim-jaffer-pokes-fun-at-australia-after-ajinkya-rahanes-heroics-on-day-2-2344198#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India, 2nd Test: This is Ajinkya Rahane's eighth Test ton overseas and his first hundred as captain of Team India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/yuvraj-singh-virender-sehwag-hail-ajinkya-rahanes-unbeaten-century-2344186#rss-sports-cricket

NZ vs PAK: New Zealand, having started the day at 222 for three, added a further 209 runs before Neil Wagner was the last man out. Pakistan were 30/1 at stumps on Day 2. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/new-zealand-vs-pakistan-1st-test-kyle-jamieson-strikes-as-pakistan-stumble-in-reply-to-new-zealands-431-2344185#rss-sports-cricket

Stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane rode his luck to hit a gritty unbeaten century as India built an ominous 82-run lead over Australia on day two of the Boxing Day Test source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-gutsy-ajinkya-rahane-century-puts-india-in-driving-seat-against-australia-on-day-2-2344183#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane scored a gritty century to extend India's advantage in the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-ajinkya-rahane-scores-12th-test-century-puts-india-in-command-at-mcg-2344169#rss-sports-cricket

Bishan Singh Bedi has also renounced his membership of the Delhi and District Cricket Association. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bishan-singh-bedi-threatens-legal-action-against-ddca-demands-immediate-removal-of-name-from-feroz-shah-kotla-stand-2344159#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India, 2nd Test: Tim Paine overtook Quinton de Kock to become the fastest wicket-keeper to record 150 dismissals in Test cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-tim-paine-becomes-fastest-wicket-keeper-to-record-150-dismissals-in-test-cricket-2344142#rss-sports-cricket

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Suryakumar Yadav will captain the Mumbai cricket team, which will also have the likes of Dhawal Kulkarni and Tushar Deshpande. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-suryakumar-yadav-set-to-captain-mumbai-cricket-team-2344134#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Former Australia fast-bowler Glenn McGrath was all praise for debutant Shubman Gill. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-shubman-gill-looked-like-he-belonged-to-international-cricket-says-glenn-mcgrath-2344120#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia: Tim Paine pulled off an excellent catch behind the stumps, despite being wrong footed, to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-tim-paine-pulls-off-a-screamer-to-dismiss-cheteshwar-pujara-on-day-2-watch-2344099#rss-sports-cricket

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: After bowlers' superb performance, the Indian team led by Ajinkya Rahane finished Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test on top. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/ind-vs-aus-2nd-test-match-day2-live-cricket-score-online-2344063#rss-sports-cricket

SA vs SL: Dinesh Chandimal said Sri Lanka had exceeded their expectations by scoring 340/6 on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sa-vs-sl-dinesh-chandimal-hails-sri-lankas-surprising-batting-display-on-day-1-of-boxing-day-test-2344054#rss-sports-cricket

SA vs SL: Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal put Sri Lanka in a strong position on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sa-vs-sl-1st-test-dhananjaya-de-silva-dinesh-chandimal-lead-strong-sri-lankan-batting-effort-on-day-1-2344043#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: Mohammad Kaif feels that India's batsmen need to fire if they want to get better of Australia in the ongoing Test series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-mohammad-kaif-feels-this-series-is-a-contest-between-indias-batting-and-australias-bowling-2344025#rss-sports-cricket

Yuzvendra Chahal recently got married to Dhanashree Verma, and has been taking to social media regularly to keep his fans well-updated about the wedding rituals. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuzvendra-chahal-shares-loved-up-pictures-with-wife-dhanashree-verma-from-their-sangeet-ceremony-2344023#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: Mohammed Siraj made his Test debut on Boxing Day and took two wickets. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-mohammed-siraj-credits-ajinkya-rahane-jasprit-bumrah-for-helping-him-in-his-test-debut-2343999#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: Ajinkya Rahane impressed many with his smart bowling changes and field placements on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-sunil-gavaskar-refuses-to-comment-on-ajinkya-rahanes-captaincy-heres-why-2343984#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India, 2nd Test: Marnus Labuschagne feels his side would learn from its first innings performance and try to score big in the second essay. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-marnus-labuschagne-lauds-indian-bowlers-for-coming-up-with-new-ideas-2343977#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India, 2nd Test: Sunil Gavaskar was surprised by the turn the spinners were getting and explained the reason behind Ravichandran Ashwin's dismissal of Steve Smith. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-sunil-gavaskar-decodes-ravichandran-ashwins-plan-behind-steve-smiths-dismissal-2343964#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: Ricky Ponting praised Ajinkya Rahane's attacking field placements and bowling changes on Day 1 of Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-india-looked-potentially-better-under-ajinkya-rahanes-leadership-says-ricky-ponting-2343963#rss-sports-cricket

Australia vs India: During the tea session of the match, Dean Jones' wife Jane and daughters Pheobe and Isabella, also known as Augusta, walked to the middle of the MCG with Allan Border and placed his bat, cap and sunglasses on the stumps on the pitch. source https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2020-21/aus-vs-ind-2nd-test-wife-and-daughters-pay-tribute-to-dean-jones-at-mcg-watch-2343941#rss-sports-cricket