Virat Kohli has been criticised in the Indian media for his aggressive mid-pitch collision with teen Aussie rookie Sam Konstas, with the incident branded unbecoming for a cricket great.
‘Hopefully he might come back on’: Aussie sensation trolls Bumrah as Boxing Day blitz stuns MCG
All the talk heading into the Boxing Day Test was that debutant Sam Konstas’ confidence was the real deal and the teen freak wasted no time proving it.
Virat Kohli fined 20% of match fee after Sam Konstas clash in Boxing Day Test
- Kohli had shouldered Australian teenage debutant
- India batsman accepts match referee’s sanction
India’s Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fees following a clash of shoulders with the debutant Australia opener Sam Konstas in the Boxing Day Test between the sides in Melbourne on Thursday.
Kohli was booed by the crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after bumping into Konstas as the the 19-year-old batter walked down the pitch for a chat with his opening partner Usman Khawaja at the end of the 10th over on the opening day of the fourth Test.
Continue reading...‘Ridiculous’ India selection gamble that makes great ‘uncomfortable’… and it could have been prevented
India have pulled the trigger at the selection table for their biggest and final Test match of 2024, dropping batter Shubman Gill in favour of playing a second spinner in Washington Sundar.
Konstas arrives in all-time Boxing Day session but Marnus moment of madness helps India back in it
Australian debutant Sam Konstas produced one of cricket’s most memorable Boxing Day performances before a late burst from Jasprit Bumrah gave India a glimmer of hope following a topsy-turvy day at the MCG.
What time does the Boxing Day Test start and how can I watch it? Australia v India guide
The 2024 Boxing Day Test is a seismic contest, with Australia and India locked 1-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
Australia’s ‘brittle’ weakness called out ahead of ‘massive’ India showdown
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri believes Australia’s “brittle” batting line-up has India in the box seat to win the Boxing Day Test and clinch a third consecutive series victory Down Under.
‘Stops riots outside the Members Stand’: Aussie skipper backs cult hero for big MCG return
After decimating England in the Ashes at the MCG three years ago, Victorian paceman Scott Boland is primed to unleash his brilliant best against India on Boxing Day, Australian captain Pat Cummins declared on Christmas Day.
‘They’re the idiots who picked me’: Aussie skipper’s hilarious message to relieve pressure on new opening sensation
As a former teenage debutant, Australian captain Pat Cummins has a better concept than most about the experience new Test opener Sam Konstas has enjoyed this week.
Aussie path to Champions Trophy glory begins with Ashes clash as schedule revealed
Bitter rivals Pakistan and India will square off in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on February 23 as the International Cricket Council announced the schedule on Tuesday.
‘Good to go’: Head’s cheeky injury jab as ‘unbelievable’ Aussie run machine gets green light
Midway through a Christmas Day fitness test, star Australian batter Travis Head spotted a cameraman filming and hammed it up for those watching his every move.
India great’s Bumrah blueprint for Konstas; next Aussie bat risking axe — Talking Pts
Forget about Christmas — it is Boxing Day Test eve and Australian selectors have swung the axe, calling on a teenage prodigy to make his debut.
India to play Champions Trophy games in Dubai after refusal to visit Pakistan
- India declined to send team to host nation Pakistan
- Final to move from Lahore to Dubai if India qualify
India’s matches at the 2025 Champions Trophy will be held in Dubai, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Tuesday.
Pakistan, the tournament hosts, selected the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue for India’s fixtures with the team not able to play matches in Pakistan due to political tensions.
Continue reading...Blockbuster retirement chatter surrounds Indian side ahead of Boxing Day Test
India are heading into the Boxing Day Test against Australia with blockbuster retirement rumours hanging overhead.
‘Let’s not worry about that’: Indian skipper skipper coy on shake-up in another tense presser
Indian captain Rohit Sharma is adamant his knee is “fine” as he leaves the door ajar to return to his opening role in the Boxing Day Test.