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Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri handed Shubman Gill his Test cap at Melbourne. Mohammed Siraj received his Test cap from off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.
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The hosts are coming into this series on the back of a loss in the T20 series against England. South Africa lost all the three matches of the T20 series to England.
SA vs SL 2020, 1st Test Live Streaming: Test cricket returns to South Africa after a gap of eight months as they host Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series. The first Test between the two teams begins this Saturday, December 26, at the SuperSport Park, in Centurion.
SA vs SL, 1st Test: Centurion Weather Forecast and Pitch Report: The temperature in Centurion is around 28 degree Celsius. South Africa vs Sri Lanka Centurion Weather Forecast
Know how to watch SA vs SL today's 1st Test online. Sri Lanka will be keen to get the better of South Africa like their last tour here. While South Africa will be looking forward to improving their home record.
Right from the start of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia, luck hasn't favoured the visitors. First a DRS review taken by Marnus Labuschagne went against the visiting side, when everyone thought he was plumb LBW, and then a run out chance against skipper Tim Paine.
Tim Paine survived by the skin of his teeth on day one of the second Test between India and Australia at the MCG when he was adjudged not out by the third umpire over a run-out decision that looked too close to call even with the benefit of the technology present
DRS has landed India in trouble once again. This time for no fault of their own. It was when R Ashwin was bowling during the first session of the Boxing Day Test at MCG, against Marnus Labuschagne. The bowler managed to trap the batsman in front of the wickets, umpire too adjudged him out. But to the utter dismay of the Indian team, the decision was overruled after the batsman went for the DRS.
In another great session for Team India, they pushed hosts Australia on the back foot in the post-lunch session with the scoreboard reading 136-5. India finally handed the ball to debutant Mohammad Siraj, while Umesh Yadav started from the other end. But it looked like Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head were getting in the groove. The duo added some quick runs -- got 50 from the 10 overs in the second session, but could not sustain the pressure on the Indian bowling.
After Shubman Gill and fast bowler Mohammed Siraj made Test debut against Australia in the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Saturday, it was the first time in seven years -- since November 2013 -- that India fielded two debutants in the same match. But it was not before both the players were handed their caps by a team member -- Gill was given a cap by coach Ravi Shastri while R Ahsiwn presented the cap to Siraj.
The Kings XI Punjab skipper posted a series of photos titled Melbourne Archives on Instagram and while the photos are being liked and shared by fans, one particular comment is getting all the attention.
South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the two-match series on Saturday, December 26. The hosts would be eager to turn around the poor head to head record in recent times. In their last five meetings, they have lost four times and their last win over the visitors came way back in January 2017. They have many youngsters in the side this time and skipper Quinton de Kock is hopeful of a fine showing here.
The Boxing Day Test match between India and Australia is a special one, as it the 100th encounter between the two sides. The MCG -- venue for this Test is a hunting ground for Steve Smith, who averages over 100 here. But R Ashwin, who took his wicket in the first Test as well, managed to remove him for a duck here. Interestingly, this was Smith's fifth Test duck and first since 2016.
India may have ended the first session of Day 1 in the second Test at Melbourne in a position of strength but they very nearly gave a cheap reprieve to makeshift Australia opener Matthew Wade.
Former England batsman John Edrich, who made more than 100 firstclass centuries, has died at the age of 83, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.
Former England fast bowler and cricket commentator Robin Jackman has died at the age of 75, cricket's governing body (ICC) said on Friday.
Ravichandran Ashwin grabbed two wickets and dismissed Steve Smith for his first duck in four years as India dominated the opening session of the second test against Australia in Melbourne on Saturday.
Australia captain Tim Paine won the toss and elected to bat first in the second test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.
If there was any doubt that the Indian team may be reeling from the Adelaide debacle, the first session of the Boxing day Test at the MCG dispelled any such notion with Ajinkya Rahane's inspired captaincy and Ravichandran Ashwin's brilliant bowling reducing Australia to 65/3 at lunch on Day 1.
Hardik Pandya, who is not part of India's Test squad and flew back to India after the limited-overs leg of the Australian tour, celebrated Christmas turning Santa Claus for his wife Natasa Stankovic and son Agasthya.
New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st Test in Mount Maunganui Live Score Latest updates: The second session promises to be another nerve wrecker one as there is still something in for the pacers to keep them interested. Do join us for the post lunch session at 1210 local (2310 GMT).
The loss in Adelaide was just "one bad hour" after two days of domination which "doesn't mean that the players or the team are bad", says India's stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane ahead of the second Test beginning Saturday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Know how to watch NZ vs PAK today's 2nd Test online. New Zealand will play host to Pakistan Bay Oval in the 1st Test Match. New Zealand dominated Pakistan in the first two matches of the T20I series, but the visitors, led by Mohammad Rizwan hit back in the final match and they earned a consolidation win. They would now enter the first Test match with some momentum, but New Zealand, in their home conditions, will not be an easy prospect.
NZ vs PAK 1st Test Match, Pakistan Tour of New Zealand:</strong> Mount Maunganui Weather Forecast and Pitch Report | New Zealand are clear favourites when they will lock horns with Pakistan in the first Test Match that begins on 26th December at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The hosts have been in great form in home conditions and led by captain Kane Williamson, they will once again look to dominate proceedings. The pitch at Bay Oval has assistance for bowlers, but it will also be a good surface if batsmen are willing to see off the new ball. The weather is set fair and the conditions are perfect for a cracking Test match.
Ajinkya Rahane has soaked up regular skipper Virat Kohli's parting words but is determined to be his own man as he takes charge for India's last three matches against Australia, the 32yearold said on Friday.
Ajinkya Rahane has stressed the need for a good opening partnership ahead of the Boxing Day Test which starts at the MCG from the 26th of December.
India will clash with Australia in the all important Boxing Day Test at the historic MCG from the 26th of December. 1-0 down after the humiliation in Adelaide, India will have a new captain as they look to bounce back in the series. Speaking at the Press Conference ahead of the second Test, Rahane said the team will definitely miss the experience and batting of their talisman, Virat Kohli who has gone back to India due to personal reasons.
So India has announced its team for the Boxing Day Test against Australia, starting on Saturday. So as expected, India has gone with a host of changes -- four. The key player to miss out is KL Rahul.
Shoaib Akhtar stirred a controversy when and old video of him talking about'Ghazwa-e-Hind' surfaced online. Since then he has become butt of all jokes, by the Indian community on various social media platforms. In the video he talks about, how in their books it is written that they will first capture Kashmir and then India.
Former India all-rounder Chetan Sharma was on Thursday appointed chairman of the senior national selection panel by the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), which also picked Mumbai's Abey Kuruvilla and Odisha's Debasis Mohanty in the five-member team. The new panel was formed on the sidelines of the Board's 89th Annual General Meeting (AGM) here, with Sharma pipping Maninder Singh and Vijay Dahiya from the north zone.
India will be taking on Australia in the second Test from tomorrow at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Boxing Day Test will be played between December 26 to 30,2020.
After the disaster at Adelaide, India is expected to make a number of changes as they look to stage a fightback at the historic MCG.
The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia is due to start on Friday, and after a disappointing performance in the first encounter, visitors will look to make a few amends here. Without the services of some of the stalwarts, it is going to be tough for the team to put up a fight and without a fail every player will have to stand up. India could go in for at least five changes in their team. Here's a look at the list of Indian players who could perform well for the team -
IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Melbourne Weather Forecast and Pitch Report: It is going to be a sunny day with a maximum temperature of 27 degree Celsius and a minimum of around 18 degrees.
Babar Azam will miss the first Test match against New Zealand and this can be a huge factor in the Boxing Day Test match. Mohammad Rizwan, who struck form with the match-winning knock in the final T20I, will lead the visitors and his task will cut out. Pakistan were not very convincing in their last series against England and now, they would want to tick a few boxes against New Zealand.
NZ vs PAK, 1st Test Match Dream11 Predictions |New Zealand will lock horns against Pakistan in the first Test match at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. New Zealand won the T20I series, but Pakistan will find they have the momentum as they won the last match of the series.
Know how to watch IND vs AUS today's 2nd Test online. Australia will be keen to repeat the Adelaide result, while India will look to play safe and aim for a draw.
New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Predicted XI: Pakistan will be without captain Babar Azam when they take on New Zealand at the Bay Oval.
India vs Australia, 2nd Test, Predicted XI: Ajinkya Rahane will lead team India in absence of Virat Kohli. Shubham Gill will likely replace Prithvi Shaw.
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During the 1950-51 Ashes, the MCG hosted a Test from the 22nd to the 27th of December and thus this became the first Boxing Day Test. It was only from 1980 that the modern tradition of starting the Test on Boxing Day became an annual fixture.
Australia have done their homework on all the India players and are prepared to take on the newcomers in the Ajinkya Rahane-led side for the second Test that begins here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, said Aussie skipper Tim Paine. Paine says the Australians are well aware of the danger posed by the likes of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul who could come into the Indian side as replacements for the Boxing Day Test.
A lot of ket decisions were made at the BCCI's 80th Annunal General Meeting on Thursday at Ahmedabad. Right from the announcement of the inclusion of two new IPL teams from 2022, to getting Rajeev Shukla as the vice-president of the board, and many others. Cricketnext takes a look at all these decisions -
India vs Australia, Boxing Day Test: There are as many as 5 possible changes expected in Melbourne. We look at the probable Indian XI for the MCG.
Ghazwa-e-Hind means Prophetic battle for India. Some Urdu scholars claim that it is a prophecy which claims that Muslim warriors will conquer the Indian sub-continent after a battle with Hindus. However, many scholars say that this theory lacks credibility and is wrong.
The BCCI has asked GM KVP Rao to leave as the latter thanked the board for giving him an opportunity to contribute to the gentleman's game. In a mail sent to state associations, Rao wrote: "This mail is to inform you all that BCCI has decided to terminate my employment on 22nd Dec 2020, the best day of my life as this termination will provide me ample opportunities to further my professional skills elsewhere."
Spin legend Shane Warne believes Australia will "blow away" India in the Boxing Day Test as the visitors are still a "bit shocked" by the Adelaide humiliation. Australia had bundled out India for their lowest-ever Test score of 36 in the opening Test which the hosts won by eight wickets. The next game is due to start on Saturday and India will be without talismanic skipper Virat Kohli, who has gone on paternity leave.
A BCCI official looking after domestic cricket, KV Rao, has put in his papers ahead of the board's 89th Annual General Body meeting