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Sachin Tendulkar, Mitchell Johnson tweet praising Australia's thumping Test win over India in Perth

Australia made a stunning comeback to thrash India by 146 runs before lunch on the fifth day of the second Test to level up the four-match series 1-1 at the Perth Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing a respectable target of 287 runs to win, India crumbled for 140 in 56 overs after resuming their day from the overnight score of 112 for five to hand the hosts a much-needed win.

Dec 18, 2018, 11:18 AM IST

Virat Kohli and Tim Paine engage in war of words with Perth Test set for tense finish

The exchange took place during Australia's second innings with Kohli attempting to unnerve the opposition skipper following a loud caught-behind appeal for Paine off the day's final over.

Dec 16, 2018, 20:27 PM IST

We are still ahead in the game: Australian batsman Usman Khawaja

Khawaja said the Perth pitch still has enough for the Australian bowlers to exploit and it is a matter of a couple wickets on day three.

Dec 15, 2018, 21:20 PM IST

Australian batsman Usman Khawaja positive despite lean run in Test series against India

Khawaja has registered scores of 28, 8 and 5 so far in the first two Tests with the hosts currently trailing 1-0 in the series, following a 31-run defeat in the first Test in Adelaide.

Dec 15, 2018, 20:14 PM IST

Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes Prithvi Shaw should replace Murali Vijay in Boxing Day Test

Despite enjoying an opportunity to redeem himself in the second innings, Ponting believes that it will be extremely difficult for Vijay to negotiate the new ball.

Dec 15, 2018, 19:04 PM IST

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 1: India restrict Australia to 277-6 at stumps

India bounced back to restrict Australia to 277-6 at stumps on Day 1 of the second Test at the Perth Stadium on Friday.

Dec 14, 2018, 07:21 AM IST

Michael Vaughan says green top in Perth could backfire on Australia

Vaughan also said that Mitchell Starc's performance dipped in the second innings though he ended up taking five wickets in the game.

Dec 13, 2018, 16:45 PM IST

'We get more excited than nervous looking at lively pitches': Virat Kohli ahead of Perth Test

Despite enjoying a 1-0 lead in the four-match Test series, Kohli refused to rule out Australia terming them as the stronger side in home conditions.

Dec 13, 2018, 14:36 PM IST

Green top awaits India and Australia in Perth's new Test venue

Curator Brett Sipthorpe is trying to produce the 'bounciest' pitch he can and that could very well work in India's favour as the visitors aim to take a 2-0 lead in the four-Test series, India won the first Test in Adelaide by 31 runs.

Dec 13, 2018, 12:57 PM IST

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson offers Starc help ahead of Perth Test against India

Johnson, the fifth-highest wicket-taker for Australia in Test history, feels his former teammate is perhaps struggling with something in his mind.

Dec 12, 2018, 20:41 PM IST

India don't miss any chances: Australian opener Marcus Harris, ahead of second Test in Perth

Outwitted by R Ashwin and Mohammed Shami in the two innings, Harris said he is working on his plans to tackle the Indian bowlers at the Perth Test beginning on Friday.

Dec 12, 2018, 18:08 PM IST

‘Toughest pretty boy I’ve ever met’: Australian coach Langer hails skipper Paine ahead of Perth test

Australian coach Justin Langer on Tuesday hailed skipper Tim Paine as the ‘toughest pretty boy' he had ever met, going on to confirm his availability for the second Test against India in Perth.

Dec 11, 2018, 18:23 PM IST

Ricky Ponting wants unchanged Australia XI for 2nd India Test

Australian skipper Tim Paine refuses to rule out changes in the batting order for the secobd Test against Virat Kohli's men, saying discussions regarding the same will take place in the next few days.

Dec 11, 2018, 13:42 PM IST

Virat Kohli surpasses MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly; scripts captaincy record

Kohli has expressed a desire to maintain the winning streak in the upcoming clashes as well, setting the stage for a historic whitewash against Australia.

Dec 11, 2018, 00:25 AM IST

The finger’s fine, good to go: Australian skipper Tim Paine declares himself fit for Perth Test

The blow could not have proved more unfortunate in nature considering the fact that Paine had been forced to undergo severn seperate injuries at the same spot following an injury in 2010 during an exhibition clash.

Dec 10, 2018, 21:47 PM IST

Ricky Ponting believes new Perth pitch will give Australia an edge over India in second Test

Ponting believes that the hosts definitely enjoy an edge over India on a new-look Perth pitch ahead of the second Test between the two sides which is all set to take place in Perth on December 14.

Dec 10, 2018, 19:56 PM IST

Bowlers gave India something they never tasted down under

If only the Indian bowlers had applied themselves similarly in the second innings and the last five wickets had not crashed for 25 runs, the last four for four runs, they could have batted Australia out of the Test.

Dec 10, 2018, 16:44 PM IST

CoA chief, BCCI congratulate Team India after Adelaide win

India held their nerve to beat Australia by 31 runs on the fifth day of the opening Test at the Adelaide Oval on Monday and take a 1-0 lead in the ongoing four-match series.

Dec 10, 2018, 15:04 PM IST