India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 2: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane's fifties take India to 172-3 at stumps
Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane scored blistering half-centuries to take India to 172-3 at stumps after the visitors lost their openers early on Day 2 of the second Test in Perth.
Dec 15, 2018, 07:30 AM IST
Perth Test: India bounce back but Australia enjoy slight edge after Day 1
The hosts, 1-0 down in the four-match series after losing the opener in Adelaide, reached stumps on 277 for six with captain Tim Paine unbeaten on 16 and Pat Cummins 11 not out.
Dec 14, 2018, 16:30 PM IST
India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 1: India restrict Australia to 277-6 at stumps
India bounced back to restrict Australia to 277-6 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test at the Perth Stadium on Friday.
Dec 14, 2018, 07:21 AM IST
It would be a good toss to lose: Tim Paine, ahead of Perth Test
He expects India to come hard at the hosts and achieve something special in Perth. The hosts won the first Test by 31 runs and are raring to go on a green-top to push for a 2-0 scoreline.
Dec 13, 2018, 16:25 PM IST
'We get more excited than nervous looking at lively pitches': Virat Kohli ahead of Perth Test
Despite enjoying a 1-0 lead in the four-match Test series, Kohli refused to rule out Australia terming them as the stronger side in home conditions.
Dec 13, 2018, 14:36 PM IST
Green top awaits India and Australia in Perth's new Test venue
Curator Brett Sipthorpe is trying to produce the 'bounciest' pitch he can and that could very well work in India's favour as the visitors aim to take a 2-0 lead in the four-Test series, India won the first Test in Adelaide by 31 runs.
Dec 13, 2018, 12:57 PM IST
Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson offers Starc help ahead of Perth Test against India
Johnson, the fifth-highest wicket-taker for Australia in Test history, feels his former teammate is perhaps struggling with something in his mind.
Dec 12, 2018, 20:41 PM IST
India don't miss any chances: Australian opener Marcus Harris, ahead of second Test in Perth
Outwitted by R Ashwin and Mohammed Shami in the two innings, Harris said he is working on his plans to tackle the Indian bowlers at the Perth Test beginning on Friday.
Dec 12, 2018, 18:08 PM IST
All-rounder Mitch Marsh uncertain about Test vice-captaincy after being dropped from Australian XI
Marsh is optimistic about playing a part in the upcoming second Test against India in the new Perth Stadium but more than happy to serve in the best manner possible if handed a spot on the bench.
Dec 12, 2018, 00:06 AM IST
I'm really fascinated: Australian coach Justin Langer ahead of India clash on Perth wicket
Perth stadium curator Brett Sipthorpe has also expressed his belief that the clash may not even last five days considering the bowler-friendly conditions.
Dec 11, 2018, 20:23 PM IST
‘Toughest pretty boy I’ve ever met’: Australian coach Langer hails skipper Paine ahead of Perth test
Australian coach Justin Langer on Tuesday hailed skipper Tim Paine as the ‘toughest pretty boy' he had ever met, going on to confirm his availability for the second Test against India in Perth.
Dec 11, 2018, 18:23 PM IST
Ricky Ponting wants unchanged Australia XI for 2nd India Test
Australian skipper Tim Paine refuses to rule out changes in the batting order for the secobd Test against Virat Kohli's men, saying discussions regarding the same will take place in the next few days.
Dec 11, 2018, 13:42 PM IST
The finger’s fine, good to go: Australian skipper Tim Paine declares himself fit for Perth Test
The blow could not have proved more unfortunate in nature considering the fact that Paine had been forced to undergo severn seperate injuries at the same spot following an injury in 2010 during an exhibition clash.
Dec 10, 2018, 21:47 PM IST
Ricky Ponting believes new Perth pitch will give Australia an edge over India in second Test
Ponting believes that the hosts definitely enjoy an edge over India on a new-look Perth pitch ahead of the second Test between the two sides which is all set to take place in Perth on December 14.
Dec 10, 2018, 19:56 PM IST
Bowlers gave India something they never tasted down under
If only the Indian bowlers had applied themselves similarly in the second innings and the last five wickets had not crashed for 25 runs, the last four for four runs, they could have batted Australia out of the Test.
Dec 10, 2018, 16:44 PM IST
5th ODI: Tom Curran steps up as England beat Australia to clinch series 4-1
England finished their testing tour of Australia on a high on Sunday with a thrilling 12-run win in the fifth and final one-day international in Perth. In the first match at the new Perth Stadium, the tourists set Australia 260 to win in front of a record West Australian cricket crowd of 53,781. Despite resting frontline bowlers Chris Woakes and Mark Wood, and having quick Jake Ball struggling with illness, the tourists managed to defend their total.
Jan 28, 2018, 17:53 PM IST
ICC approves Perth Stadium to host all international formats
Perth Stadium is set to take over hosting duties from the historic WACA ground after the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved the newly-built venue to host all international formats, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Thursday.
Jan 11, 2018, 13:39 PM IST
Elise Mertens, David Goffin find form as Belgium beat Australia in Hopman Cup
Elise Mertens fended off Daria Gavrilova while David Goffin blitzed his way past Thanasi Kokkinakis as Belgium secured a 3-0 victory over Australia in the Hopman Cup on Wednesday.
Jan 04, 2018, 10:57 AM IST
CoCo Vandeweghe inspires USA's Hopman Cup win over Russia
World No. 10 CoCo Vandeweghe launched her new season in impressive fashion as the United States beat Russia 2-1 on the opening day of the mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth on Saturday.
Dec 31, 2017, 10:03 AM IST
Two decades of Roger Federer, and still going strong
In the gone year, Federer took his Grand Slam tally to 19 with a fifth Australian Open title and a record eighth Wimbledon. He will embark upon his 21st professional season with the Hopman Cup in Perth.
Dec 29, 2017, 14:31 PM IST
