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  AUS vs PAK: Pakistan suffer major injury blow ahead of Boxing Day showdown in Melbourne

  Cricket | December 21, 2023 18:49 IST

  Pakistani pacer Khurram Shahzad took five wickets in the opening Test match against Australia in Perth but is ruled out for the remainder of the tour with a rib stress fracture and abdominal muscle tear on Thursday.

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  One fan at MCG tests positive for COVID-19, others advised to get tested and isolate

  Cricket | January 06, 2021 13:42 IST

  The state health authorities said the man in his thirties was not infectious while at the famed Melbourne Cricket Ground on the second day of play.

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  2nd Test: What changes will India make to playing XI for the Boxing Day Match?

  Sports | December 23, 2020 15:05 IST

  After a crushing loss in the Adelaide pink ball Test, the action shifts to Melbourne where Team India, under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, will be eyeing a strong comeback.

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  Wasim Jaffer sends Ajinkya Rahane 'hidden message' ahead of Boxing Day Test

  Sports | December 22, 2020 14:56 IST

  Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer send a "hidden message" to Ajinkya Rahane, as the Mumbai batsman prepares to lead the side in the rest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, beginning from the MCG Test in December 26.

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  Ashes | Mitchell Starc back, Steven Smith absent for Australia before Sydney Test

  Cricket | January 02, 2018 19:12 IST

  Starc was replaced in the Melbourne Test by Jackson Bird, who failed to take a wicket in a pace combination with Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins.

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  ICC comes down hard on Cricket Australia for 'poor' MCG pitch

  Cricket | January 02, 2018 14:22 IST

  The opening day of the Boxing Day Test drew more than 88,000 spectators last week, despite Australia having already clinched the five-match series with victories in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

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  Michael Bevan: Melbourne is India's best chance to win

  Cricket | December 25, 2014 18:24 IST

  New Delhi: Notwithstanding the 2-0 scoreline in favour of the home team, former Australian all-rounder Michael Bevan is impressed with the brand of cricket played in the series and feels Indians have a good chance

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  Shane Watson injured in Melbourne test

  Cricket | December 28, 2012 15:31 IST

  Melbourne, Dec 28:  Cricket Australia says vice-captain Shane Watson has a left calf injury and may not be fit to bowl again in the ongoing second test against Sri Lanka.Team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said late

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  Tendulkar Boosted My Confidence : Yadav

  Cricket | December 26, 2011 17:13 IST

  Melbourne, Dec 26: India's young bowling sensation Umesh Yadav felt nervous bowling at the likes of Ricky Ponting in his first Test against Australia but said Sachin Tendulkar's advice hugely boosted his confidence as he

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  Lyon Not Intimidated By India's Batting Prowess

  Cricket | December 18, 2011 17:09 IST

  Melbourne, Dec 18: Undaunted by the prospect of facing a star-studded Indian batting line-up led by the iconic Sachin Tendulkar, young Australian spinner Nathan Lyon said he will focus only on what he is capable