Australia

Sam Konstas

Usman Khawaja

Marnus Labuschagne

Steven Smith

Travis Head

Beau Webster

Alex Carey (W)

Pat Cummins (C)

Mitchell Starc

Nathan Lyon

Scott Boland

India

Yashasvi Jaiswal

KL Rahul

Shubman Gill

Virat Kohli

Rishabh Pant (W)

Ravindra Jadeja

Nitish Kumar Reddy

Washington Sundar

Jasprit Bumrah (C)

Mohammed Siraj

Prasidh Krishna

Adam Palmer Zampa

Alex Tyson Carey

Beau Jacob Webster

Benjamin James Dwarshuis

Brendan James Doggett

Cameron Donald Green

Cooper Patrick Leonard Connolly

Glenn James Maxwell

Jack Edwards

Jake Beath Weatherald

Jhye Avon Richardson

Josh Reginald Hazlewood

Joshua Patrick Inglis

Joshua Ryan Philippe

Mahli Beardman

Marcus Peter Stoinis

Matthew Paul Kuhnemann

Matthew William Short

Matthew Thomas Renshaw

Michael Gertges Neser

Mitchell Ross Marsh

Mitchell J Owen

Mitchell Aaron Starc

Nathan Trevor Ellis

Nathan Michael Lyon

Patrick James Cummins

Scott Michael Boland

Sean Anthony Abbott

Steven Peter Devereux Smith

Timothy Hays David

Travis Michael Head

Usman Tariq Khawaja

Xavier Colin Bartlett

Abhishek Sharma

Arshdeep Singh

Axar Rajeshbhai Patel

Hardik Himanshu Pandya

Harshit Pradeep Rana

Ishan Pranav Kumar Pandey Kishan

Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah

Jitesh Mohan Sharma

Rahul Kannaur Lokesh

Kuldeep Yadav

Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy

Muralikrishna Prasidh Krishna

Ravi Bishnoi

Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja

Rinku Khanchand Singh

Rohit Gurunath Sharma

Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad

Sanju Viswanath Samson

Shivam Dube

Shreyas Santosh Iyer

Shubman Singh Gill

Suryakumar Ashok Yadav

Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma

Varun Chakaravarthy Vinod

Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal

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Virat Kohli's actions, notably bumping Sam Konstas during the teenager's debut, which dominated Australian television, infuriated some previous Australian players. 

Virat Kohli was surrounded by controversies during BGT.

Former AUS stars are criticising Kohli.

They are unhappy with the sandpaper gesture and shoulder bump.

Virat Kohli in frame

'Tarnished his reputation.. on and off field': Australian legends slam Virat Kohli over shoulder bump and sandpaper gesture during Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India suffered a brutal loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which raised a lot of questions about the team's future in red-ball format. 

Adam Gilchrist sees Virat Kohli becoming Test captain again.

He talked about Jasprit Bumrah missing out over workload issue.

Gilchrist also expressed concern on Rohit Sharma's future.

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah in frame

Not Jasprit Bumrah, Australian legend predicts Virat Kohli overtaking Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain

Sunil Gavaskar asserted that there was no provocation in the Konstas incident and that retaliating against the crowd was pointless.

Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas gets into fight during BGT.

He also silenced Sydney crowd with sandpaper gesture.

Sunil Gavaskar slams Virat Kohli.

Sunil Gavaskar slams Virat Kohli over Sam Konstas shoulder bump and antics like sandpaper gesture, says 'simply not cricket..puts more pressure on his teammates'

Sam Konstas got Jasprit Bumrah fired up when he made a few comments towards the end of day's play during Sydney Test. Two balls later, Bumrah dismissed Usman Khawaja and turned to Konstas to celebrate.

Sam Konstas scored a half-century in his debut Test.

Konstas was involved in a verbal spat with Jasprit Bumrah.

Bumrah replied by taking Usman Khawaja's wicket.

Sam Konstas, Jasprit Bumrah

Sam Konstas opens up on controversial altercation with Jasprit Bumrah, accepts his fault leading to Usman Khawaja's wicket

Australia coach Andrew McDonald entered with the claim that Team India was attempting to scare Sam Konstas following his fight with Jasprit Bumrah.

Sam Konstas got into a fight with Jasprit Bumrah in Sydney Test.

AUS coach said Team India was trying to scare the young star.

Australian legend slams McDonald over his remarks.

Sam Konstas got into an altercation with Jasprit Bumrah

'Should be talking to his player...rather than defending him': Australian legend slams coach coach Andrew McDonald's remark on India intimidating Sam Konstas

Jasprit Bumrah, who took 32 wickets in the recently finished Border-Gavaskar Trophy, could not bowl in the series' final innings due to the back injury.

Jasprit Bumrah is dealing with back spasm.

He did not bowl in the final innings of Sydney Test.

Bumrah to miss majority of England series.

Jasprit Bumrah in frame

BCCI to rest Jasprit Bumrah for majority series against England amid back injury

The 2025 WTC final will mark Australia's 14th appearance in an ICC event final. This makes them the first team to participate in as many summit clashes of senior men global events.

Australia beat India by 6 wickets in Sydney.

They won the series 3-1.

Aussies create big world record

Australian cricket team in frame

Australia surpassed India to create massive world record after epic 3-1 series win

DC co-owner Parth Jindal has suggested BCCI to have different coaching staff for red-ball and white-ball formats.

Parth Jindal makes big remark on Indian coaching staff

Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Gautam Gambhir in frame

Gautam Gambhir's former franchise owner suggests BCCI and selectors to make this big change in Indian coaching staff after 3-1 loss against Australia, says 'definitely not been up to the mark..'

The good sign is that Shami has returned to bowl days before the Champions Trophy. Both BCCI and selectors have their eyes on Shami and his recovery. 

Mohammed Shami makes big statement for selection.

Mohammed Shami in frame

Mohammed Shami makes big statement for selection in Champions Trophy amid Jasprit Bumrah's injury scare

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to return to action with the upcoming ODI series against England which will start on February 6 in Nagpur. 

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be eager to return to field soon.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in frame

After thumping loss against Australia, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will likely return to action with this crucial series

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T20 World Cup 2026: Mohammad Kaif advised Tilak Varma to play an anchor role like Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cup 2026. 

South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash.

India will face Zimbabwe in their second T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash. 

Virat Kohli along with Tilak Varma (Getty)

Tilak Varma advised to play like Virat Kohli ahead of IND vs ZIM Super 8 clash

T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 

South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in T20 WC Super 8 clash.

Ravi Shastri opened up on India's move to add Sundar in place of Axar.

L To R Washington Sundar along with Axar Patel and Ravi Shastri (Getty)

Shastri's blunt take on India's 'Tactical move' to add Sundar in place of Axar

IND vs WI, T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies Shai Hope will take a decision whether to use off-spinner Shai Hope against India closer to the clash.

Roston Chase was benched for the clash against Zimbabwe.

Indian batters, especially top-order has struggled against right-arm off-spin. 

Shai Hope

'Stay tuned': West Indies skipper Hope creates suspense on using off-spin vs IND

Zimbabwe head coach Justin Sammons wants his players to learn from the mistakes they made against West Indies which led to a massive 107-run loss.

Zimbabwe head coach Justin Sammons feels bowlers were a bit predictable against West Indies.

Sammons is aware of the threat Indian batting lineup poses. 

Sikandar Raza, Justin Sammons

'We know India are going to...': ZIM coach wants players to learn from WI loss

Sahibzada Farhan said that pace is not a concern for him and he is ready to have a good contest against England pacer Jofra Archer.

Sahibzada Farhan is the leading run-scorer in T20 World Cup 2026.

Jofra Archer is joint-highest wicket-taker for England in the tournament. 

Sahibzada Farhan, Jofra Archer

'No big deal to face Jofra Archer': Sahibzada Farhan ready to counter ENG quick

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Benfica's president has dropped a bombshell on Prestianni and Vinicius Jr.'s racism controversy. Here is what he has said. 

Benfica's president, Rui Costa, has firmly backed the young player at the center of the controversy

UEFA has provisionally suspended Prestianni for one match after Vinicius reported a racist slur following Madrid's 1-0 win

Benfica president Rui Costa's BIG statement on Prestianni & Vinicius racism controversy

Rui Costa, Vinicius, Prestianni

Benfica president BIG statement on Prestianni & Vinicius racism controversy

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was hurt while fielding after being struck by a ball from Megan Schutt during the first ODI against Australia.

Harmanpreet Kaur got injured during 1st ODI against Australia.

Australia defeated India by six wickets in 1st ODI. 

Smriti Mandhana of India celebrates with team mate Harmanpreet Kaur of India after scoring a half century during game one of the Women's One Day International Series between Australia and India (Getty)

Smriti Mandhana shares update on Harmanpreet Kaur's injury after India's defeat

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Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final: Shubham Pundir's unbeaten century helped Jammu & Kashmir to shift the momentum of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final against Karnataka. 

Shubham Pundir scored unbeaten century in Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka.

Jammu & Kashmir scored 284/2 against Karnataka in Ranji Trophy final. 

Shubham Pundir celebrating century (X Screengrab)

Pundir’s unbeaten ton powers J&K to 284/2 on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy final

Steve Bucknor stood in 128 Test matches between 1989 and 2009. He also officiated in five straight World Cup finals from 1992 to 2007. 

Steve Bucknor retired in 2009. 

Bucknor stood in 128 Test matches between 1989 and 2009.

: Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (R) speaks with umpire Steve Bucknor about a bad light situation during the third day of the second Test match (Getty)

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Australia vs India Scorecard

AUS vs IND 5th Test Full Scorecard - Sydney (03 January 2025)

IND • 1st Innings
185-10 (72.2 Ovs)

AUS • 1st Innings
181-10 (51.0 Ovs)

Batters

Sam Konstas
c Washington Sundar b Prasidh Krishna

Usman Khawaja
c Rishabh Pant b Mohammed Siraj

Marnus Labuschagne
c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Prasidh Krishna

Steven Smith
c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Prasidh Krishna

Travis Head
Not Out

Beau Webster
Not Out

Did Not Bat

Alex Carey (W)

Pat Cummins (C)

Mitchell Starc

Nathan Lyon

Scott Boland

Bowlers

Mohammed Siraj

Prasidh Krishna

Nitish Kumar Reddy

Washington Sundar

Fall Of Wickets

Sam Konstas

Marnus Labuschagne

Steven Smith

Usman Khawaja

News Updates

Team $ - Top News

'Tarnished his reputation.. on and off field': Australian legends slam Virat Kohli over shoulder bump and sandpaper gesture during Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Not Jasprit Bumrah, Australian legend predicts Virat Kohli overtaking Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain

Sunil Gavaskar slams Virat Kohli over Sam Konstas shoulder bump and antics like sandpaper gesture, says 'simply not cricket..puts more pressure on his teammates'

Sam Konstas opens up on controversial altercation with Jasprit Bumrah, accepts his fault leading to Usman Khawaja's wicket

'Should be talking to his player...rather than defending him': Australian legend slams coach coach Andrew McDonald's remark on India intimidating Sam Konstas

BCCI to rest Jasprit Bumrah for majority series against England amid back injury

Australia surpassed India to create massive world record after epic 3-1 series win

Gautam Gambhir's former franchise owner suggests BCCI and selectors to make this big change in Indian coaching staff after 3-1 loss against Australia, says 'definitely not been up to the mark..'

Mohammed Shami makes big statement for selection in Champions Trophy amid Jasprit Bumrah's injury scare

After thumping loss against Australia, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will likely return to action with this crucial series

Australia vs India Scorecard

AUS vs IND 5th Test Full Scorecard - Sydney (03 January 2025)

IND • 1st Innings185-10 (72.2 Ovs)

AUS • 1st Innings181-10 (51.0 Ovs)

Batters

Sam Konstasc Washington Sundar b Prasidh Krishna

Usman Khawajac Rishabh Pant b Mohammed Siraj

Marnus Labuschagnec Yashasvi Jaiswal b Prasidh Krishna

Steven Smithc Yashasvi Jaiswal b Prasidh Krishna

Travis HeadNot Out

Beau WebsterNot Out

Did Not Bat

Alex Carey (W)

Pat Cummins (C)

Mitchell Starc

Nathan Lyon

Scott Boland

Bowlers

Mohammed Siraj

Prasidh Krishna

Nitish Kumar Reddy

Washington Sundar

Fall Of Wickets

Sam Konstas

Marnus Labuschagne

Steven Smith

Usman Khawaja

News Updates

Team $ - Top News

'Tarnished his reputation.. on and off field': Australian legends slam Virat Kohli over shoulder bump and sandpaper gesture during Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Not Jasprit Bumrah, Australian legend predicts Virat Kohli overtaking Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain

Sunil Gavaskar slams Virat Kohli over Sam Konstas shoulder bump and antics like sandpaper gesture, says 'simply not cricket..puts more pressure on his teammates'

Sam Konstas opens up on controversial altercation with Jasprit Bumrah, accepts his fault leading to Usman Khawaja's wicket

'Should be talking to his player...rather than defending him': Australian legend slams coach coach Andrew McDonald's remark on India intimidating Sam Konstas

BCCI to rest Jasprit Bumrah for majority series against England amid back injury

Australia surpassed India to create massive world record after epic 3-1 series win

Gautam Gambhir's former franchise owner suggests BCCI and selectors to make this big change in Indian coaching staff after 3-1 loss against Australia, says 'definitely not been up to the mark..'

Mohammed Shami makes big statement for selection in Champions Trophy amid Jasprit Bumrah's injury scare

After thumping loss against Australia, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will likely return to action with this crucial series

IND • 1st Innings
185-10 (72.2 Ovs)

AUS • 1st Innings
181-10 (51.0 Ovs)

Sam Konstas
c Washington Sundar b Prasidh Krishna

Usman Khawaja
c Rishabh Pant b Mohammed Siraj

Marnus Labuschagne
c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Prasidh Krishna

Steven Smith
c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Prasidh Krishna

Travis Head
Not Out

Beau Webster
Not Out