Battered finger would need to be cut off to miss Boxing Day Test: Aaron Finch
Finch was forced to retire hurt at the stroke of tea on the second day of the second Test in Perth when a short delivery from Mohammed Shami landed awkwardly on his right index finger in the 12th over.
Dec 23, 2018, 12:20 PM IST
Virat Kohli is the energy of Indian team, believes Brad Hogg
The four-match Test series is currently levelled at 1-1, with India winning in Adelaide and Australia drawing level in Perth.
Dec 22, 2018, 17:00 PM IST
Mitchell Johnson, Aakash Chopra in war of words over 'average' Perth pitch
ICC match referee Ranjan Madugalle rated the pitch for the second Test at Perth as "average", which is the lowest pass mark provided by the world's cricket governing body when they rate the pitch and outfield of Test grounds.
Dec 22, 2018, 12:52 PM IST
ICC rates Perth pitch as 'average'
The Indian tailenders seemed uncomfortable dealing with the short-pitched deliveries on the WACA pitch.
Dec 21, 2018, 18:17 PM IST
ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli remains number 1, extends lead over Kane Williamson
Indian skipper Virat Kohli has retained the top spot in the ICC Test Player rankings, accumulating 934 points on the back of a stellar 123 against Australia in the second Test at Perth.
Dec 20, 2018, 13:03 PM IST
Australia name unchanged squad for remaining India Tests
The two sides will now head into the third Test, beginning December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Dec 18, 2018, 16:37 PM IST
Mayank Agarwal called up for Test series against Australia: A look at his statistics
Agarwal holds the record of scoring the most runs in a domestic season across all formats of the game which he set during the 2017/18 season where he scored 2162 runs in 32 innings, averaging 67.56 runs per innings.
Dec 17, 2018, 18:57 PM IST
2, 44, 2, 0: Fans slam KL Rahul after yet another flop show in Australia
On Monday, he opened the innings against the Aussies in the second innings of the second Test at Perth but lasted only four deliveries- prompting fans to question his place in the playing XI.
Dec 17, 2018, 17:03 PM IST
Perth Test: Aussies on course for series-levelling win after Indian batsmen stutter
Australia were on course for a series-levelling win in the second Test after another below-par batting performance from India undid the good work done by their bowlers on day four at the Perth Stadium on Monday.
Dec 17, 2018, 16:22 PM IST
'You're the one that lost it yesterday. Why are you trying to be cool today': Tim Paine attacks Virat Kohli
During the 71st over bowled by Jasprit Bumrah, the respective captains were seen exchanging words after Kohli decided to field close to the non-striker and Gaffaney had to step in.
Dec 17, 2018, 15:48 PM IST
Virat Kohli 'out of control', claims former Australian batsman Michael Hussey
Kohli's behaviour also drew criticism from ex-Australian captain Allan Border who stated that he had never observed such behaviour from any skipper.
Dec 16, 2018, 21:46 PM 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
Nathan Lyon looms as Australia’s hero in second Test against India
On a grassy Perth Stadium pitch, dubbed a ‘paceman’s paradise’, Lyon stole the show to be the pick of Australia’s bowlers with 5-67 from 34.5 overs in India’s first innings of 283.
Dec 16, 2018, 18:58 PM IST
Run-machine Kohli lets bat do the talking after sublime ton in 2nd Test against Australia
The Indian run-machine hit his 25th test century, injecting fresh life into India`s reply to Australia`s first-innings total of 326.
Dec 16, 2018, 18:00 PM IST
Perth Test: Usman Khawaja anchors Australia to 132-4 after Virat Kohli's 25th ton
Usman Khawaja scored an unbeaten 41 runs as Australia reached 132 for four at stumps on day three. Tim Paine (8 not out) was keeping company at the other end.
Dec 16, 2018, 16:39 PM IST
Virat Kohli slams record-breaking 25th Test ton in Perth
It is also Kohli's 6th century in Australia, thus equalling the record of great Sachin Tendulkar. He also became the second-fastest cricketer to reach 25th Test ton, taking only 127 innings to achieve the landmark.
Dec 16, 2018, 10:13 AM IST
India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 3: Australia reach 132-4 at stumps, lead India by 175 runs
Australia reached 132-4 in their second innings to extend their lead to 175 runs over India at stumps on Day 3 of the second Test at the Perth Stadium.
Dec 16, 2018, 07:29 AM 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
Perth Test: Virat Kohli leads India's fightback against Australia on Day 2
In reply to Australia`s first-inning total of 326, India fought back to reach stumps at 172 for three with Kohli 82 not out and his deputy Ajinkya Rahane unbeaten on 51.
Dec 15, 2018, 16:15 PM IST
Australian legend Ricky Ponting hails opener Aaron Finch; believes that he has 'a bright future'
Finch shared a first-wicket stand of 112 with Marcus Harris at the Perth Stadium, scoring a composed 50 off 105 balls.
Dec 15, 2018, 13:48 PM IST
