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IND vs AUS: James Pattinson ruled out of third Test due to bruised ribs

Australian pacer James Pattinson was on Monday ruled out of the third Test against India due to bruised ribs, the home team's cricket board said in a statement.

IND vs AUS: Ashwin terms plane ride to Sydney 'turbulent and scary'

Ahead of the third Test against Australia, India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday termed the journey from Melbourne to Sydney as 'turbulent and scary'.

India vs Australia: SCG crowd capacity limited to 25 pc for 3rd Test

Crowd capacity at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the third Test between Australia and India will initially be limited to 25 pc of the ground's 38,000 cricket capacity -- approximately 9,500 people

Indian cricket team players test negative for coronavirus in Australia

Team India players rounded off what was one of the toughest weekends for them on Australian soil on this tour by testing negative for the coronavirus

Natarajan has skills, not sure if he can do it regularly in Tests: Warner

David Warner is very happy for Thangarasu Natarajan's Test call-up but he is "not sure" if the Tamil Nadu left-arm seamer can consistently hit one length, over after over, in the traditional format

Ind vs Aus: Rohit has his first net session in warm up for Sydney Test

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma on Friday hit the batting nets for the first time since arriving in Australia as he gears up for the third Test against Australia

Ind vs Aus: Rohit Sharma appointed vice-captain for last two Tests

India opener and limited-overs deputy Rohit Sharma has been named as the vice-captain for the remaining two Test matches against Australia

Natarajan replaces Umesh in Test squad, Shardul in place of Shami

Tamil Nadu's yorker sensation Thangarasu Natarajan on Friday replaced injured pacer Umesh Yadav in the Indian Test team for the remaining two games against Australia

How planning his own sessions helped Rahane prepare for Australia tour

Ajinkya Rahane's meticulous planning and execution of his training sessions during the COVID-19 induced break is helping him immensely on the ongoing tour of Australia, feels his coach Pravin Amre

India retain second spot in ICC World Test Championship rankings

India kept themselves in contention of competing in the final of the ICC World Test Championship next year after winning the Melbourne Test

Ind vs Aus: Visitors came with fantastic plans for Smith, says Hussey

Former Australia cricketer Michael Hussey has said Steve Smith being unable to get going against India is a "huge blow" for the hosts, adding that the visitors have come all prepared for the batsman

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma joins squad ahead of third Test

Rohit Sharma has joined the Indian squad in Melbourne ahead of their third Test against Australia.

Losing Virat was not easy, but Jinks was very calm and balanced: Ashwin

Losing regular skipper Virat Kohli was not easy for the team, but stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane stood up to the challenge and led from the front, says R Ashwin

Cricket Australia confirms Sydney as venue for India vs Australia 3rd Test

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) was confirmed as venue for the third Test between India and Australia, starting January 7, Cricket Australia said in a statement on Tuesday

IND vs AUS: Rohit pulls up Pujara for 'stiff' pose in Ashwin's group photo

Indian players were in a joyous mood after a commanding win over Australia and spinner Ashwin was seen engaging in a fun banter with opener Rohit Sharma over Cheteshwar Pujara's pose in a group photo

AUS vs IND: Australia remains favourites in last two Tests, says Cummins

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne will soon return to form and with opener David Warner looking fit to go for the third Test, says Australia vice-captain Pat Cummins

IND vs AUS: Where will Rohit bat? Who will get the axe, Agarwal or Vihari?

The five-bowler strategy worked out perfectly for India in Melbourne but the Ajinkya Rahane-led side has some tough calls to make in the batting department ahead 3rd Test. Check IND vs AUS playing 11

Ponting slams Australian batsmen for lacking intent against Indian bowlers

Former captain Ponting slammed Australian batsmen for lacking intent while facing Indian bowlers in the Test series, saying the hosts have to stop being 'scared of getting out' to arrest the slide

Umpire didn't look at enough replays, says Tim Paine on his dismissal

Australia skipper Tim Paine blamed TV umpire Paul Wilson for making the decision against him too quickly without seeing enough replays during the third day's play of the second Test

IND vs AUS: Decision on Rohit after he joins team on Dec 30, says Shastri

India coach Ravi Shastri has said that Rohit Sharma will join the squad on Wednesday, adding that they will now look at how the player is physically after completing his quarantine