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Sydney, Jan 10: Virat Kohli ended the Test series with 692 runs at 86 but he said was most pleased by the character shown by his teammates, even as India lost the four-match Test series against Australia despite fighting to force a draw on the 5th day in Sydney. "I am proud of the way we played in this series. The guys have stepped up to show real character and determination in Australia. In

Sydney, Jan 10: India produced a solid batting performance to reach 73 for one in their second innings while chasing 349 runs for victory at lunch on the fifth and final day of the fourth Test against Australia, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia had earlier declared their second innings at the overnight score of 251 for six, which gave them an overall lead of 348 runs. India still need 276

Sydney, Jan 9: India lost skipper Virat Kohli (147) in the morning session before reaching 407 for seven at lunch on the fourth day of the fourth and final cricket Test against Australia at the SCG, here today. Ravichandran Ashwin (33) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3) were at the crease as India saved the Follow-on but still trail by 165 runs. India resumed at overnight score of 342 for 5, with Kohli and

Sydney, Jan 8: Australian skipper Steve Smith dropped Indian batsman Lokesh Rahul and then appeared to suggest that the ball hit the wire attached to the Spidercam which put him off on the third day of the fourth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) here Thursday. According to the Herald Sun, India was 113 for two when the incident took place in the fifth ball of the 53rd over. Rahul, batting

Sydney, Jan 8: Captain Virat Kohli smashed his fourth century of the series while young Lokesh Rahul also hit a gritty maiden ton as India fought back with a gallant batting display to keep themselves afloat in the fourth and final cricket Test against Australia here today. Resuming the day at 71 for 1, India added 271 runs from 90 overs to end the third day on 342 for 5 in reply to Australia's

Sydney, Jan 8: Young opener Lokesh Rahul struck his maiden ton to help India reach 234 for two at tea on the third day of the fourth and final Test against Australia on Thursday. At the break, Rahul was batting on 106 (256 balls, 12x4, 1x6) with skipper Virat Kohli (67 batting, 121 balls, 11x4) giving him company as the two batsmen put on 137 unbeaten runs for the third wicket. India still trail

Sydney, Jan 8: Rookie batsman Lokesh Rahul struck his maiden half century as India fought hard to reach 122 for two at lunch on the third day of their fourth and final cricket Test against Australia here today. At the break, opener Rahul (50 batting off 164 balls) and skipper Virat Kohli (16 batting) were at the crease as the visitors still trail by 450 runs in their first innings. Australia had

Karachi, Jan 7: Senior players Shoaib Malik and Kamran Akmal were ignored while fast bowler Sohail Khan made a comeback after nearly three years in wilderness in Pakistan's 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup in Australia and New Zealand starting on February 14. The six member selection committee, after intense deliberations with captain Misbah-ul-Haq and head coach Waqar Younis in Karachi

Sydney, Jan 7: Striking his fourth century of the series, captain Steven Smith helped Australia reach 420 for four at lunch on the second day of the final Test against India at the SCG. Resuming the day on 348 for two, the hosts found it tough to get runs against a disciplined Indian attack but overnight batsmen Smith (117) and Shane Watson (81) stitched together a 196—run third—wicket partnership

New Delhi, Jan 6: With Saina Nehwal getting the Sports Ministry’s recommendation for the Padma Bhushan after a furore over her nomination being rejected, Indian boxer Vijender Singh also threw his hat in the ring for the civilian honour but insisted he won’t be “hurt” in case of a rejection. Vijender said he preferably wants two-time Olympic medal winning wrestler Sushil Kumar to get the honour