Tim Paine continues chatter behind stumps, Rohit Sharma offers smile at MCG
During the Perth Test, Paine was involved in a heated verbal exchange with Kohli, which at one point, needed the umpires' intervention.
Dec 27, 2018, 13:34 PM IST
MCG Test: Cheteshwar Pujara's ton puts India in command against Aussies after Day 2
Cheteshwar Pujara produced yet another classy hundred and stitched a 170-run stand with captain Virat Kohli (82) to put India in command against Australia on the second day of the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday.
Dec 27, 2018, 13:22 PM IST
Peter Handscomb set for Big Bash League after Melbourne Test axing
It means that the Stars could be boosted by the return of the wicket-keeper batsman as the former will seek their first win of the season after two defeats at the hands of Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes.
Dec 26, 2018, 11:06 AM IST
3rd Test: India score 215/2 against Australia on Day 1 in Melbourne
India posted a score of 215 runs for the loss of two wickets at stumps on day one of the third Test against Australia on Wednesday, following excellent knocks by Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara and skipper Virat Kohli.
Dec 26, 2018, 04:13 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
Cast as 'villain' of Australia series, Virat Kohli breaks silence, says 'won't explain who I am'
Kohli was involved in an on-field spat with his opposite number Tim Paine during the second Test, but the Indian skipper emphasised that he was only focussed on the cricketing aspect.
Dec 25, 2018, 16:21 PM IST
India's probable 11 for 3rd Test vs Australia in Melbourne
With injuries galore in the Indian side, there could be a chance that the bench strength is tested. Cricket experts and former players have suggested a few changes to ensure the visiting side reclaims the lead and regains bragging rights.
Dec 24, 2018, 14:44 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
After war of words in Perth, Tim Paine lauds Virat Kohli
The pair had heated exchanges during the second Test at Perth Stadium, prompting the umpire to intervene. Australia won that game by 146 runs to level the four-match series at 1-1.
Dec 24, 2018, 11:07 AM IST
Virat Kohli-Tim Paine verbal exchange within limits: Michael Hussey
Hussey, who has appeared for Australia in 79 Tests between 2005 and 2013, also credited Paine for playing the Australian brand of tough cricket.
Dec 21, 2018, 15:18 PM IST
Australia coach Justin Langer calls Virat Kohli- Tim Paine showdown humorous
India skipper Virat Kohli and his Australian counterpart Tim Paine clashed on the field a few times and exchanged a lot of words, with physical contact almost becoming a reality at one point.
Dec 19, 2018, 16:08 PM IST
No line was crossed during second Test: Virat Kohli
The second Test, which India lost by 146 runs, turned out to be a heated affair with Kohli and Paine engaging in a never-ending war of words.
Dec 18, 2018, 13:54 PM IST
Virat Kohli equals a record with Perth Test loss to Australia
The Virat Kohli-led side had earlier become the first team to win an opening Test of a series in Australia when they clinched a 31-run victory over Paine's side on day five at the Adelaide Oval.
Dec 18, 2018, 12:36 PM IST
We never thought about spin option: Virat Kohli after Perth loss
The two sides will now head into the third Test, beginning December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Dec 18, 2018, 11:31 AM IST
'You're the one that lost it yesterday. Why are you trying to be cool today': Tim Paine attacks Virat Kohli
During the 71st over bowled by Jasprit Bumrah, the respective captains were seen exchanging words after Kohli decided to field close to the non-striker and Gaffaney had to step in.
Dec 17, 2018, 15:48 PM IST
Virat Kohli and Tim Paine engage in war of words with Perth Test set for tense finish
The exchange took place during Australia's second innings with Kohli attempting to unnerve the opposition skipper following a loud caught-behind appeal for Paine off the day's final over.
Dec 16, 2018, 20:27 PM 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
Australia need more Lyon-hearted performances in ongoing Test series against India
After India completed a 31-run victory in the series-opener on Monday, few of captain Tim Paine`s players will report for duty at the Perth second test with enhanced reputations.
Dec 12, 2018, 13:39 PM IST
Australian skipper Tim Paine backs pace-bowler Mitchell Starc to rediscover himself in Perth clash against India
The 28-year-old fast bowler was critised for his below-par performance in the first Test held in Adelaide where he failed to make an impact by picking wickets.
Dec 11, 2018, 21:24 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
