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India tour of Australia 2024-25

Australia defeated India 3-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 to seal their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. 

Akash Deep picked up five wickets in BGT 2024-25. 

Australia defeated India 3-1 in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 

Akash Deep and Yashasvi Jaiswal

'If that catch would have been held...': Akash Deep opens up on Marnus Labuschagne's dropped catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal during Boxing Day Test of BGT 2024-25

Sanjay Manjrekar made a shocking remark and said Rohit Sharma is not an all-time great like Virat Kohli to keep his exclusion mysterious. 

Rohit Sharma opts to rest from Sydney Test.

Jasprit Bumrah will be India's captain in Sydney Test.

Sanjay Manjrekar makes shocking remarks.

Rohit Sharma in frame

'Rohit Sharma is not an all-time great...can understand if it's Virat Kohli': Sanjay Manjrekar's shocking remark on Indian captain's decision to opt out of Sydney Test

Nitish Kumar Reddy smashed his maiden Test century in the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 

Nitish Kumar Reddy smashed maiden ton in Boxing Day Test of BGT 2024-25. 

Michael Clarke suggested Rohit Sharma & Co. to promote Nitish Reddy's batting order. 

Nitish Kumar Reddy celebrating maiden Test ton at MCG

'I think he has definitely got...': Ex-Australia skipper's massive statement on Nitish Kumar Reddy ahead of Sydney Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 84 runs in the second innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 before getting out by a controversial decision by the third umpire. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 84 runs in second inning of 4th Test. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 82 runs in first inning of the Boxing Day Test. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal shocked after controversial dismissal

'We would not have lost the match...': Yashasvi Jaiswal's coach's bold statement on third umpire's controversial decision on Boxing Day Test 

India's decision to select bowling all-rounders like Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy over specialist batter Gill did not impress Manjrekar.

Australia beat India by 184 runs in MCG.

They are leading series 2-1.

Sanjay Manjrekar slams India's selection call

Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar in frame

'Never going to be as good as...Shubman Gill': Sanjay Manjrekar slams Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir for selecting Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar despite stunning performance in MCG Test

India speedster Jasprit Bumrah and batting all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy etched their names to the prestigious Honours Board of Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne for their iconic performance in the Boxing Day Test.

Jasprit Bumrah picked up nine wickets in Boxing Day Test of BGT 2024-25. 

Nitish Kumar Reddy smashed maiden Test ton in 4th Test vs Australia at MCG. 

Nitish Kumar Reddy and Jasprit Bumrah

IND vs AUS: Despite India's loss, Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy earn massive honours in MCG's Boxing Day Test

Rishabh Pant scored 154 runs at an average of 22.00, with no half-centuries. His best score is 37 in the first four Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Rishabh Pant scored 154 runs in four Test matches of BGT 2024-25. 

Rishabh Pant yet to score a fifty in BGT 2024-25. 

Rishabh Pant and Pat Cummins

'Pant should be criticised...': Ex-India batter passes massive verdict on Rishabh's batting in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

After smashing a century in the Perth Test, Virat Kohli failed to perform for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 

Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten century in Perth Test of BGT 2024-25. 

Virat Kohli failed to carry the momentum after 1st Test of BGT 2024-25. 

Virat Kohli

'Player always thinks that my best is around the corner....': Ex-India star's strong message to BCCI for struggling Virat Kohli

Nitish Kumar Reddy has shown promise as a rising star in Indian cricket by scoring 294 runs and taking three wickets in the four Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Nitish Reddy hits century at MCG.

He has been one of the top performers for India.

Sunil Gavaskar praised Nitish Reddy.

Nitish Kumar Reddy and Yashasvi Jaiswal in frame

'Definitely better than Hardik Pandya was..: Sunil Gavaskar rates this Indian MCG hero above Mumbai Indians captain in Test cricket

India is set to play 18 T20Is, 10 Tests and 12 ODIs in bilateral series excluding the ICC and ACC competitions in 2025.

India lost their final match of 2024.

Sydney Test will be their first match of 2025.

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India tour of England 2025

Manoj Tiwary has blasted Gill for his aggressive mindset and has even accused him of copying Kohli ahead of the fourth Test against England

Manoj Tiwary accuses Shubman Gill of copying Virat Kohli

The fourth Test between England and India is set to commence from July 23

Shubman Gill (L) and Virat Kohli in this frame

'Don't like the way he is going...': Ex-India star slams Shubman Gill's aggressive mindset, accuses the 25-year-old of 'copying' Virat Kohli

England have announced their playing XI for the fourth Test against India and have brought back Liam Dawson after the all-rounder was absent for 8 years

England have announced their playing XI for fourth Test 

Liam Dawson has made a return to England's playing XI

England head coach Brendon McCullum (left), Ben Stokes (centre) and Liam Dawson during a nets session at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

Big news: England make major change to playing XI for Manchester Test, bring this star back after 8 years of absence

The England batter remarked that the team tried to play in the spirit of the game as much as they could during the Lord's Test

Harry Brook blamed Indian team for Lord's spat

Fourth Test between India and England is set to begin in Manchester from July 23

Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley in this frame

'Them lads went hard...': Harry Brook blames India for heated verbal exchange at Lord's ahead of fourth Test  

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Australia vs India Full Scorecard

AUS vs IND, 4th Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, 26 December 2024 - Info

'If that catch would have been held...': Akash Deep opens up on Marnus Labuschagne's dropped catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal during Boxing Day Test of BGT 2024-25

Match Details

India tour of Australia, 2024/25

Thu 26 December, 05:00:00 IST

Australia, who chose to bat

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Mar 04

IND
267/6 (48.1 ov)

AUS
264 (49.3 ov)

India beat Australia by 4 wickets

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Jan 03

AUS
181 (51.0 ov) & 162/4 (27.0 ov)

IND
185 (72.2 ov) & 157 (39.5 ov)

Australia beat India by 6 wickets

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Dec 14

AUS
445 (117.1 ov) & 89/7 dec (18.0 ov)

IND
260 (78.5 ov) & 8/0 (2.1 ov)

Australia drew with India

Umpires

Umpire
Joel Wilson (WI), Michael Gough (ENG) and Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

'If that catch would have been held...': Akash Deep opens up on Marnus Labuschagne's dropped catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal during Boxing Day Test of BGT 2024-25

'Rohit Sharma is not an all-time great...can understand if it's Virat Kohli': Sanjay Manjrekar's shocking remark on Indian captain's decision to opt out of Sydney Test

'I think he has definitely got...': Ex-Australia skipper's massive statement on Nitish Kumar Reddy ahead of Sydney Test

'We would not have lost the match...': Yashasvi Jaiswal's coach's bold statement on third umpire's controversial decision on Boxing Day Test

'Never going to be as good as...Shubman Gill': Sanjay Manjrekar slams Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir for selecting Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar despite stunning performance in MCG Test

IND vs AUS: Despite India's loss, Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy earn massive honours in MCG's Boxing Day Test

'Pant should be criticised...': Ex-India batter passes massive verdict on Rishabh's batting in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

'Player always thinks that my best is around the corner....': Ex-India star's strong message to BCCI for struggling Virat Kohli

'Definitely better than Hardik Pandya was..: Sunil Gavaskar rates this Indian MCG hero above Mumbai Indians captain in Test cricket

Team India's complete schedule for 2025: Champions Trophy, Asia Cup to England Test, see what new year holds for Men in Blue

Australia vs India Full Scorecard

AUS vs IND, 4th Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, 26 December 2024 - Info

'If that catch would have been held...': Akash Deep opens up on Marnus Labuschagne's dropped catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal during Boxing Day Test of BGT 2024-25

Match Details

India tour of Australia, 2024/25

Thu 26 December, 05:00:00 IST

Australia, who chose to bat

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Mar 04

IND267/6 (48.1 ov)

AUS264 (49.3 ov)

India beat Australia by 4 wickets

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Jan 03

AUS181 (51.0 ov) & 162/4 (27.0 ov)

IND185 (72.2 ov) & 157 (39.5 ov)

Australia beat India by 6 wickets

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Dec 14

AUS445 (117.1 ov) & 89/7 dec (18.0 ov)

IND260 (78.5 ov) & 8/0 (2.1 ov)

Australia drew with India

Umpires

UmpireJoel Wilson (WI), Michael Gough (ENG) and Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN)

RefereeAndy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

'If that catch would have been held...': Akash Deep opens up on Marnus Labuschagne's dropped catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal during Boxing Day Test of BGT 2024-25

'Rohit Sharma is not an all-time great...can understand if it's Virat Kohli': Sanjay Manjrekar's shocking remark on Indian captain's decision to opt out of Sydney Test

'I think he has definitely got...': Ex-Australia skipper's massive statement on Nitish Kumar Reddy ahead of Sydney Test

'We would not have lost the match...': Yashasvi Jaiswal's coach's bold statement on third umpire's controversial decision on Boxing Day Test

'Never going to be as good as...Shubman Gill': Sanjay Manjrekar slams Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir for selecting Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar despite stunning performance in MCG Test

IND vs AUS: Despite India's loss, Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy earn massive honours in MCG's Boxing Day Test

'Pant should be criticised...': Ex-India batter passes massive verdict on Rishabh's batting in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

'Player always thinks that my best is around the corner....': Ex-India star's strong message to BCCI for struggling Virat Kohli

'Definitely better than Hardik Pandya was..: Sunil Gavaskar rates this Indian MCG hero above Mumbai Indians captain in Test cricket

Team India's complete schedule for 2025: Champions Trophy, Asia Cup to England Test, see what new year holds for Men in Blue

IND
267/6 (48.1 ov)

AUS
264 (49.3 ov)

AUS
181 (51.0 ov) & 162/4 (27.0 ov)

IND
185 (72.2 ov) & 157 (39.5 ov)

AUS
445 (117.1 ov) & 89/7 dec (18.0 ov)

IND
260 (78.5 ov) & 8/0 (2.1 ov)

Umpire
Joel Wilson (WI), Michael Gough (ENG) and Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)