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South Africa tour of Australia 2022-23

Former Australia captain and maverick batter, Steve Smith is arguably the greatest contemporary batter in Test cricket.

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After surpassing Sir Don Bradman, ton-up Steve Smith reveals retirement plan

Star Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne is known for his impeccable batting and strange antics on the field.

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Watch: Marnus Labuschagne asks for lighter mid-game with smoking sign during Australia vs South Africa Sydney Test

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green shared an x-ray image of his injured finger on social media after Australia thrashed South Africa by an inning and 182 runs in the Boxing Day Test between the two sides at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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AUS vs SA: Australian all-rounder Cameron Green shares X-ray image of fractured finger after fighting his way to 50

Australia routed South Africa in the Boxing Day Test by an innings and 182 runs to claim the three-match Test series 2-0 with a match to spare. With series in pocket, Australia continued their supremacy in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table.&nbsp;

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WTC Points Table: South Africa's loss to Australia boosts India's final hopes

Australia clinched a resounding win in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa by an innings and 182 runs on Thursday (December 29) to seal Test series against Proteas after eight long years.

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AUS vs SA: Australia trounce South Africa by an innings and 182 runs to seal Test series after eight years

Star Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has been ruled out of the third Test match against South Africa, the country's cricket board - Cricket Australia announced on December 28 (Wednesday).

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AUS vs SA: Major injury setback for Australia as star all-rounder ruled out of Sydney Test with fractured finger

Day 2 of South Africa's second Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was marred by a potentially disastrous incident after lanky pacer Anrich Nortje was hit by the spider cam in between overs.

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Watch: Bizarre incident sees South African pacer Anrich Nortje escape grave injury after collision with spider cam

David Warner&nbsp;Injures: On Tuesday (December 27) the second day of the match, Australian opener David Warner scored a brilliant double century. He made his 100th Test memorable with a double century. He is the second batsman to do so in Test history.

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Watch: Warner injures himself while unleashing animated celebration following historic double ton during 2nd Test vs SA

David Warner continued to run riot with the bat as he hammered a robust double century in his 100th Test appearance on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa on Tuesday (December 27). Riding on his superlative 200 off 254, he achieved a rare milestone as he became the first Australian and second overall after England's Joe Root to hit double cent in his 100th Test. It was Warner's third double ton of his Test career.

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AUS vs SA: Warner's blitzkrieg continues, whacks double century in 100th Test to script rare milestone

Australia's star southpaw David Warner silenced his critics in style as he struck a blistering century in his 100th appearance in the longest format to end his century drought. He became just the 10th batter and second Australian in Test history to hit a hundred on their 100th match in the longest format.&nbsp;

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AUS vs SA: David Warner ends century drought with blistering 100 in 100th Test to shut his critics in style

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IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has been facing flak for his form with bat despite a hefty price tag but mentor Zaheer Khan has backed him to find form in high-pressure games.

Rishabh Pant was dismissed for a single-digit score in the clash against Mumbai Indians.

Pant is the least performing batter in LSG lineup.

LSG are placed sixth on the points table with 5 wins, 5 losses from 10 games.

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Zaheer Khan responds to criticism around Rishabh Pant's batting form, says '...the impact which we want from him will come'

Sanjana Ganesan has lashed out at social media trolls for their vile comments on son Angad's facial expressions while father Jasprit took a four-fer against LSG.

Sanjana Ganesan slammed trolls who used words like 'trauma' and 'depression' for Angad Bumrah.

Ganesan wants people to keep their opinion to themselves.

Ganesan and Angad were present at the Wankhede Stadium as Bumrah took a four-fer.

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'Our son is NOT a topic for your entertainment': Sanjana Ganesan blast trolls for mocking Angad Bumrah's expressions on social media

Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans Match Prediction: Rajasthan Royals have been dominated by Gujarat Titans at home. They lost comprehensively in the encounter in Ahmedabad earlier this month.

Rajasthan Royals have suffered five consecutive defeats this season.

Rajasthan Royals are placed 9th on the points table.

A win against Rajasthan Royals will help Gujarat Titans reclaim top spot on points table.

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RR vs GT Match Prediction: Under-pressure Rajasthan Royals have a poor record against in-form Gujarat Titans, yet to win at home

RR vs GT Predicted Playing XI: Rajasthan Royals are almost out of the IPL 2025 playoffs race and may look to test out new players.

Gujarat Titans are unlikely to make any change to their combination.

Akash Madhwal may get to make his Rajasthan Royals debut.

Kwena Maphaka is yet to get his first match of the season. 

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RR vs GT Predicted Playing XI: Riyan Parag likely to give former Mumbai Indians pacer his first chance of IPL 2025

RCB's veteran batter Virat Kohli did not forget KL Rahul's 'Kantara' celebration at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium and teased him after the six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals.

Virat Kohli scored a half-century in the run chase.

Kohli shared a 119-run stand for the fourth wicket with Krunal Pandya.

KL Rahul missed his half-century against RCB. 

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Virat Kohli mocks KL Rahul by imitating Kantara celebration but DC wicketkeeper points to stand named after RCB batter; watch viral video

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