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Australia's Alyssa Healy sets Guinness World Record for highest catch

Healy achieved the feat when she successfully caught the ball, which was dropped by a drone from 80 metres above the ground.

Feb 21, 2019, 18:12 PM IST

Ready to bat anywhere: MS Dhoni, after match-winning knock in 3rd ODI against Australia

The 37-year-old cricketer scored 87 runs in 114 deliveries, stitching an unbeaten 121 run stand off 115 balls with Kedar Jadhav, as India chased down a target of 231 with four balls to spare.  

Jan 18, 2019, 20:43 PM IST

India vs Australia ODI: Yuzvendra Chahal registers best ODI bowling figures by a spinner Down Under

Chahal picked six wickets while conceding just 42 runs at the MCG, registering a dominant performance against the hosts, in a crucial clash. 

Jan 18, 2019, 12:55 PM IST

MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav guide India to historic bilateral ODI series win in Australia

India beat Australia by seven wickets in the third ODI at MCG to clinch their first-ever bilateral series win in the 50-over format in Australia. 

Jan 18, 2019, 07:24 AM IST

Ahmedabad set to get world's largest cricket stadium

With a seating capacity of 49,000, the Motera Stadium was built in 1982 and had hosted its first match between India and West Indies in the same year. 

Jan 10, 2019, 19:01 PM IST

India vs Australia, 4th Test Day 1: Centurion Pujara stands strong as visitors reach 303-4 at stumps

Cheteshwar Pujara (130) and Hanuma Vihari (39) are standing strong at the crease as India reached 303-4 at stumps on the opening day of the fourth Test at the SCG on Thursday.

Jan 03, 2019, 05:24 AM IST

Shane Warne flays Australian bowlers for under performing vs India

"I just don't think they're bowling well enough. If you look at the rhythm, why is that happening?"

Dec 31, 2018, 07:44 AM IST

Cricket fraternity lauds Team India post MCG Test win over Australia

India will now look clinch their first-ever Test series win in Australia when they head into the series-deciding fourth match against Australia, beginning at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 3.  

Dec 30, 2018, 20:00 PM IST

Marnus Labuschagne added in Australia squad for fourth India Test

The Virat Kohli-led side are currently leading the four-match Test series 2-1 following their 137-run win over Australia in the third Test at MCG. 

Dec 30, 2018, 17:01 PM IST

A day after meek surrender at MCG, Nathan Lyon backs Australian batsmen

The hosts were placed at 258 for eight Saturday, chasing 399, and are two wickets away from conceding a 2-1 series lead to the visitors.

Dec 29, 2018, 16:07 PM IST

Indian cricketers subjected to racist chants at MCG, Cricket Australia warns fans

Cricket Australia reportedly received several complaints of racial taunts directed towards Indian players and fans during the first two days of the third Test. 

Dec 28, 2018, 15:37 PM IST

Virat Kohli breaks Rahul Dravid's long-standing overseas record

Kohli has had a sensational year with the bat, scoring nearly 600 runs in five Tests in England besides making handsome contributions across three formats in South Africa.

Dec 27, 2018, 14:20 PM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara slams 17th Test ton, fourth against Australia

It is also Pujara's second century in the longest format of the game Down Under and fourth overall Test ton against Australia.

Dec 27, 2018, 07:57 AM IST

2nd Test, Day 2: Australia trail by 435 runs against India at stumps

Australia trail India by 435 runs in their first innings at the end of the second day's play of the third Test at the MCG on  Thursday.

Dec 27, 2018, 05:36 AM IST

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Mayank Agarwal to debut, all eyes on MCG wicket

Openers KL Rahul and Murali Vijay along with pacer Umesh Yadav have been dropped from India’s XI. Mayank Agarwal will finally be making his debut in the Indian team.

Dec 25, 2018, 19:08 PM IST

There is 'a bit of Aussie humour' in Tim Paine-Virat Kohli's verbal exchanges: Justin Langer

The war of words between Tim Paine and Virat Kohli was a throwback to the heydays of Australian cricket for coach Justin Langer, who saw in it "a bit of Aussie humour".

Dec 24, 2018, 13:53 PM IST

This is Josh Hazlewood's solution to Perth pitch debate

ICC match referee Ranjan Madugalle rated the pitch for the second Test at Perth as "average", which is the lowest pass mark provided by the world's cricket governing body when they rate the pitch and outfield of Test grounds.

Dec 24, 2018, 09:29 AM IST

Don't get fooled by grass on MCG pitch: Australia opener Marcus Harris

Harris cited the example of a Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and New South Wales on the same pitch, where he thought the match would be over in "a day and a half" but ended up raising an unbeaten 250.

Dec 23, 2018, 19:32 PM IST

7-year-old leg-spinner Brave Archie earns Australia call-up for Boxing Day Test

Archie was also called up to join the national team for a training session at the Adelaide Oval ahead of the opening Test.

 

Dec 23, 2018, 13:45 PM IST

ICC rates Perth pitch as 'average'

The Indian tailenders seemed uncomfortable dealing with the short-pitched deliveries on the WACA pitch.

Dec 21, 2018, 18:17 PM IST