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  India TV Sports Wrap on December 17: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  Other Sports | December 17, 2024 12:27 IST

  The deficit has gone below 250 but India still need to score around 40-odd runs to avoid the follow-on with KL Rahul being the only one to show some fight while Daren Sammy was appointed as the all-format coach for the West Indies. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on December 17.

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  Smith redeems himself by pulling off one-handed stunner to dismiss Rahul after an easy drop - WATCH

  Cricket | December 17, 2024 9:04 IST

  KL Rahul was on his way to playing one of the hundreds of a lifetime by an Indian batter in Australia but it wasn't to be as Steve Smith redeemed himself by plucking a blinder to dismiss the most solid-looking player for the visitors in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Day 4 of the Gabba Test.

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  IND vs AUS 3rd Test Highlights: India avoid follow-on as Bumrah, Akash Deep go unbeaten at stumps

  Cricket | December 17, 2024 14:43 IST

  57.5 overs of play was possible on the fourth day of the Gabba Test as India showed some fight and resolve to counter Australia as the match is highly likely to end in a draw. India still are 193 runs behind and Australia have lost Josh Hazlewood for the rest of the match.

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  'We don't point fingers at each other': Bumrah on lack of support from other Indian bowlers vs AUS

  Cricket | December 16, 2024 15:44 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah was again the pick of the bowlers for India as he picked a six-fer for India in Australia's first batting innings at the Gabba in the third Test. However, the lack of support from the other bowlers has been glaring as the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Nitish Reddy weren't good enough.

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  India in disarray at stumps on irksome day at Gabba, Australia in control but at weather's mercy

  Cricket | December 16, 2024 14:32 IST

  It was a very frustrating day at the Gabba in Brisbane with just 33.1 overs of play being possible on Monday, December 16 with umpteen stop-starts. Australia managed to snatch away the control fully but with three days already gone, the hosts will need weather to be lenient in the last two days.

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  Brisbane weather report: Will rain help India draw 3rd Test against Australia at Gabba?

  Cricket | December 16, 2024 13:22 IST

  Only 33.1 overs of play was possible on the third day of the Brisbane Test. However, it was enough for Australia to assert their complete dominance over India. The visitors lost four wickets after the home team posted 445 runs in their first innings. How's the weather on Day 4 and 5 in Brisbane?

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  India TV Sports Wrap on December 16: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  Other Sports | December 16, 2024 11:27 IST

  Australia took control of the third Test at the Gabba having scored 445 runs and had India four down for not much amid frequent rain breaks while Mumbai's Simran Shaikh became the costliest player at WPL 2025 auction at Rs 1.9 crore for GG. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on December 16.

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  'I chose the wrong word': Isa Guha issues sincere apology after disputed Bumrah remark on commentary

  Cricket | December 16, 2024 8:29 IST

  Isa Guha stressed that there was no malice or any other intention and admitted that she chose the wrong word in her attempt to praise the genius of Indian vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah. The apology came after there was a huge hue and cry over the word 'primate' used by Guha on commentary on Day 2.

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  IND vs AUS 3rd Test Highlights: India trail by 394 at stumps on an irritating day, Australia on top

  Cricket | December 16, 2024 14:34 IST

  Only 33.1 overs of play was possible on a really annoying day from the players' and spectators' perspective with as many as seven rain breaks on Monday, December 16 at Gabba in Brisbane. Australia are in control of the Test match but will need the rain to stay away in the next couple of days.

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  IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 3 Brisbane weather report: Will rain play spoilsport on moving day?

  Cricket | December 15, 2024 23:35 IST

  The rain gods allowed very little game in the India vs Australia Day 1 of the third Test in Brisbane. The second day went without any interruption, however, rains are predicted on Day 3 of the Gabba Test. Australia are currently on top of the Test match, having ended Day 2 on 407/5.

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  'Dumb cricket': Katich tears into Siraj, Indian captain Rohit Sharma for cluelessness against Head

  Cricket | December 15, 2024 13:55 IST

  Travis Head smashed his second consecutive Test century as he ended up scoring 152 at the Gabba against India in the ongoing third match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Head was severe on Mohammed Siraj as India's bowling plans awry with Australia scoring 405 runs by the stumps on Day 2.

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  Steve Smith slams 33rd Test century; breaks Rohit's WTC record, leaves Waugh behind in all-time list

  Cricket | December 15, 2024 12:53 IST

  Steve Smith stitched a massive 241-run partnership alongside Travis Head for the fourth wicket as Australia strengthened their position with the bat on the second day of the Gabba Test against India. With the century, Smith also inched closer to Ricky Ponting for Australians with the most hundreds.

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  IND vs AUS 3rd Test Highlights: Head, Smith leave hapless India tottering, Australia get to 405/7

  Cricket | December 15, 2024 13:59 IST

  Travis Head and Steve Smith powered Australia to 405/7 at the stumps on Day 2 of the third Test at Gabba against India. Jasprit Bumrah took his 12th fifer in Test cricket but he was the only one who looked like taking a wicket as it was another hapless bowling show from India.

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  IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 weather report: Will rain affect the Gabba clash in Brisbane again?

  Cricket | December 14, 2024 23:50 IST

  The first day of the third Test in Brisbane almost surrendered itself to inclement weather and relentless rain. There were puddles all over the ground as the rain just didn't stop and only 13.2 overs of play was possible but the forecast is a tad bit better on Day 2 with high optimism of play.

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  IND vs AUS 3rd Test weather report: Will rain affect the India-Australia match in Brisbane?

  Cricket | December 14, 2024 9:55 IST

  Brisbane was sunny for a couple of days in the run-up to the Test match but it wasn't the case on the match-day as an overcast Gabba welcomed the two teams for the third Test on Saturday, December 14. The series is levelled 1-1 with India looking to make a strong comeback.

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  IND vs AUS 3rd Test Highlights: Play called off at Gabba as incessant rain dictates terms on Day 1

  Cricket | December 14, 2024 13:12 IST

  Only 13.2 overs of play was possible on Day 1 of the Gabba Test as the incessant rains in Queensland hit the opening day of the third match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The match is set to begin half an hour early on all the remaining days to cover for all the time lost on Day 1.

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  IND vs AUS 3rd Test pitch report: How will surface at Gabba in Brisbane play?

  Cricket | December 13, 2024 14:30 IST

  India will take on Australia in the third and probably the most crucial Test of the five-match series at Gabba, Brisbane. With the series squared in Adelaide, India will be under pressure but the visitors can't let the morale go down as there is still some life in the remaining games for both teams.

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  Captain Pat Cummins confirms playing XI for 3rd Test against India, Australia make one change

  Cricket | December 13, 2024 8:54 IST

  Australia have made a change to their playing XI for the third Test against India at Gabba, Brisbane with captain Pat Cummins confirming the same in the press conference on the eve of the game. Australia will be keen to take a lead after levelling the series in Adelaide.

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  IND vs AUS: Keep your alarm clocks ready as match time for Gabba Test confirmed

  Cricket | December 12, 2024 18:28 IST

  The third Test between India and Australia is set to take place at the Gabba in Brisbane from December 14 (Saturday). The five-match series is currently locked at 1-1 after India won in Perth and Australia retaliated in Adelaide. Meanwhile, the match timings are confirmed for the Gabba Test

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  IND vs AUS: Rain likely to interrupt play on all five days of Gabba Test in Brisbane

  Cricket | December 12, 2024 15:12 IST

  The third Test of the five-match series between India and Australia is scheduled to commence on December 14 at the Gabba Test in Brisbane. The series is currently locked at 1-1 and the third Test is extremely crucial for both teams. Meanwhile, the weather is iffy at the moment in Brisbane.