Day 1 of the SCG Test between India and Australia saw Jasprit Bumrah-led visitors bundle out for 185, after opting to bat first, before they reduced the Aussies to 9/1 at stumps. While the Indian batters continued to fail, Bumrah -- who replaced Rohit Sharma as captain after Hitman 'opted to rest' -- struck to remove Usman Khawaja on the last ball of the day's play. After the wicket, Bumrah had a stare down with Aussie opener Sam Konstas.
Just before Khawaja's fall, the left-hander was taking ample time to face the delivery; in a bid to ensure no additional overs to be possible. This irked Bumrah while non-striker Konstas defended Khawaja's act. The duo got involved in an animated chat before Bumrah completed his over, dismissing Khawaja. After the wicket, the in-form pacer had a stare down with Konstas as play ended on a cliffhanger at the SCG, Sydney.
<h2>Here is the video:</h2>
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Fiery scenes in the final over at the SCG! How's that for a finish to Day One 👀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/BAAjrFKvnQ">pic.twitter.com/BAAjrFKvnQ</a>
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Talking more about Day 1 of the fifth and final Test, of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between the two heavyweights, India opted to bat first as regular skipper Rohit opted out of the game. His poor form forced him to take the big call as speculations remain that he is set to retire from Tests after the series.
India rode on Rishabh Pant's 40 and some valuable contributions from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Bumrah to only manage 185. From Australia, Scott Boland returned with figures of 4 for 31 to dismiss India for a paltry score.
However, the visitors ended the day on a high with hopes of a comeback on Day 2 of the series finale. The series is led by Australia, 2-1, after a 184-run win in the fourth and penultimate Test at the MCG, Melbourne.

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Day 1 of the SCG Test between India and Australia saw Jasprit Bumrah-led visitors bundle out for 185, after opting to bat first, before they reduced the Aussies to 9/1 at stumps. While the Indian batters continued to fail, Bumrah -- who replaced Rohit Sharma as captain after Hitman 'opted to rest' -- struck to remove Usman Khawaja on the last ball of the day's play. After the wicket, Bumrah had a stare down with Aussie opener Sam Konstas. Just before Khawaja's fall, the left-hander was taking ample time to face the delivery; in a bid to ensure no additional overs to be possible. This irked Bumrah while non-striker Konstas defended Khawaja's act. The duo got involved in an animated chat before Bumrah completed his over, dismissing Khawaja. After the wicket, the in-form pacer had a stare down with Konstas as play ended on a cliffhanger at the SCG, Sydney. Here is the video: Fiery scenes in the final over at the SCG! How's that for a finish to Day One 👀#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/BAAjrFKvnQ — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 3, 2025 Also read: SCG Test, Day 1: Late drama highlights another shabby outing for India in BGT Talking more about Day 1 of the fifth and final Test, of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between the two heavyweights, India opted to bat first as regular skipper Rohit opted out of the game. His poor form forced him to take the big call as speculations remain that he is set to retire from Tests after the series. India rode on Rishabh Pant's 40 and some valuable contributions from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Bumrah to only manage 185. From Australia, Scott Boland returned with figures of 4 for 31 to dismiss India for a paltry score. However, the visitors ended the day on a high with hopes of a comeback on Day 2 of the series finale. The series is led by Australia, 2-1, after a 184-run win in the fourth and penultimate Test at the MCG, Melbourne.

Bumrah stares down Konstas as duo involved in heated exchange on Day 1 of SCG Test - Watch

Match 23 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 edition will see the Melbourne Renegades host the Melbourne Stars on Saturday (Jan 4) at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Both sides haven't had the best of starts as the ongoing edition enters the crucial halfway mark.&nbsp;
Talking about the Renegades, the Will Sutherland-led side lost their last clash to Adelaide Strikers in Melbourne.
Riding on opener Josh Brown's 66, the Melbourne franchise only managed 142-9 in 20 overs, which was easily chased by the Strikers with Chris Lynn smashing an impressive 51-ball 88.
So far, the Renegades have played five encounters, winning two and losing the other. They are at the fifth spot with a Net Run-Rate (NRR) of +0.547.
The Marcus Stoinis-led Stars have been disappointing in the ongoing competition Down Under. They have only won a solitary game, out of six. They are, however, coming into this game on the back of a five-wicket win over Brisbane Heat to open their account. Opting to bowl first, the Stars restricted the Brisbane franchise to 149-7 and chased down the score with 11 balls to spare, thanks to fifties from Daniel Lawrence and Stoinis.
The Stars are at the bottom of the eight-team competition.
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Which stadium will host the Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match?
The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
What time will the&nbsp;Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match start?
The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars&nbsp;match will start at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST).
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Where to watch the Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match on TV?
The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match will be telecast on Star Sports network in India.
Where to watch the Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars LIVE Streaming online on OTT?
The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India.
<h2>Squads:</h2>
Melbourne Renegades: Will Sutherland (c), Jacob Bethell, Josh Brown, Laurie Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Fergus O'Neill, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Gurinder Sandhu, Tim Seifert, Callum Stow, Jon Wells, Adam Zampa
Melbourne Stars:&nbsp;Joe Clarke, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Tom Curran, Hamish McKenzie, Adam Milne, Brody Couch, Blake Macdonald, Campbell Kellaway, Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris

Cricket, Sports | BBL 2024-25 edition, Live Streaming: When & where to watch Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars clash live on laptop, TV

Match 23 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 edition will see the Melbourne Renegades host the Melbourne Stars on Saturday (Jan 4) at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Both sides haven't had the best of starts as the ongoing edition enters the crucial halfway mark. Talking about the Renegades, the Will Sutherland-led side lost their last clash to Adelaide Strikers in Melbourne. Riding on opener Josh Brown's 66, the Melbourne franchise only managed 142-9 in 20 overs, which was easily chased by the Strikers with Chris Lynn smashing an impressive 51-ball 88. So far, the Renegades have played five encounters, winning two and losing the other. They are at the fifth spot with a Net Run-Rate (NRR) of +0.547. The Marcus Stoinis-led Stars have been disappointing in the ongoing competition Down Under. They have only won a solitary game, out of six. They are, however, coming into this game on the back of a five-wicket win over Brisbane Heat to open their account. Opting to bowl first, the Stars restricted the Brisbane franchise to 149-7 and chased down the score with 11 balls to spare, thanks to fifties from Daniel Lawrence and Stoinis. The Stars are at the bottom of the eight-team competition. HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVE STREAMING DETAILS OF THE CLASH: Which stadium will host the Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match? The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). What time will the Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match start? The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match will start at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST). Also read: BGT: Rohit Sharma has played his last Test in Melbourne - Sunil Gavaskar's BOLD claim Where to watch the Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match on TV? The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match will be telecast on Star Sports network in India. Where to watch the Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars LIVE Streaming online on OTT? The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India. Squads: Melbourne Renegades: Will Sutherland (c), Jacob Bethell, Josh Brown, Laurie Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Fergus O'Neill, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Gurinder Sandhu, Tim Seifert, Callum Stow, Jon Wells, Adam Zampa Melbourne Stars: Joe Clarke, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Tom Curran, Hamish McKenzie, Adam Milne, Brody Couch, Blake Macdonald, Campbell Kellaway, Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris

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Rohit Sharma opted out of the fifth and final Test, of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), between India and Australia, which got underway at the SCG, Sydney, on Friday (Jan 3). The Indian captain was 'rested' amid criticism for his poor form in the series Down Under. With Hitman opting out, former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar made a bold claim, saying 'he has played his last Test'.
<h2>'To me, it looks that the Melbourne Test would be Rohit Sharma's last'</h2>
Gavaskar said on Star Sports, "I think what it probably means is that India don't qualify for the World Test Championship final. To me, it looks that the Melbourne Test would be Rohit Sharma's last game. The new cycle of the World Test Championship will start from the England series, so they will look to have somebody who will be available for 2027 final. Whether India gets to the final or not is another matter, but I think that's what the selection committee will do. Therefore maybe we've probably seen Rohit Sharma for the last time in Test cricket."
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"At the end of the day he's also part of the selection committee. What happens in Indian cricket is there is a selection committee which chooses the squad to go to travel overseas. Then when you come overseas, the captain, the coach, and I think if there's one selector, they generally form the selection committee. I believe the chairman of the selection committee, Ajit Agarar here in town, so he would have been part of the call that was taken. Maybe some of the senior players in the team would have been asked," Gavaskar further added.
Rohit has had a poor run in the five-match series in Australia.
He missed the BGT 2024-25 series opener, which India won in Perth under vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah.
Since he came back, things went downhill for the visitors. Rohit was criticised for his captaincy calls and scores of 3, 6, 10, 3 and 9 in the series. In 2024, he ended with 619 runs in Tests, at an average of 24.76.&nbsp;
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri also opined on Rohit.
He said on Star Sports, "If there was a home season coming up, he might have thought of carrying on, but I think he might just pull the plug at the end of this Test. He's not getting younger, he's 38 years of age. It's not that India don't have youngsters, there are some very, very good players in the wings, and it's time to build. It's a tough decision, but there's a time for everything."
In 67 Tests, Rohit has 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57 with 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries under his belt.
Talking about the ongoing BGT, Bumrah is leading India in the series finale with the visitors trailing 2-1 with a need of a win to end the series at 2-2.
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Cricket | Sports | Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Rohit Sharma has played his last Test in Melbourne - Sunil Gavaskar's BOLD claim during Day 1 of SCG encounter 

Rohit Sharma opted out of the fifth and final Test, of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), between India and Australia, which got underway at the SCG, Sydney, on Friday (Jan 3). The Indian captain was 'rested' amid criticism for his poor form in the series Down Under. With Hitman opting out, former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar made a bold claim, saying 'he has played his last Test'. 'To me, it looks that the Melbourne Test would be Rohit Sharma's last' Gavaskar said on Star Sports, "I think what it probably means is that India don't qualify for the World Test Championship final. To me, it looks that the Melbourne Test would be Rohit Sharma's last game. The new cycle of the World Test Championship will start from the England series, so they will look to have somebody who will be available for 2027 final. Whether India gets to the final or not is another matter, but I think that's what the selection committee will do. Therefore maybe we've probably seen Rohit Sharma for the last time in Test cricket." Also read: BGT: Shastri expects Rohit to take call on Test career after SCG game "At the end of the day he's also part of the selection committee. What happens in Indian cricket is there is a selection committee which chooses the squad to go to travel overseas. Then when you come overseas, the captain, the coach, and I think if there's one selector, they generally form the selection committee. I believe the chairman of the selection committee, Ajit Agarar here in town, so he would have been part of the call that was taken. Maybe some of the senior players in the team would have been asked," Gavaskar further added. Rohit has had a poor run in the five-match series in Australia. He missed the BGT 2024-25 series opener, which India won in Perth under vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah. Since he came back, things went downhill for the visitors. Rohit was criticised for his captaincy calls and scores of 3, 6, 10, 3 and 9 in the series. In 2024, he ended with 619 runs in Tests, at an average of 24.76. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri also opined on Rohit. He said on Star Sports, "If there was a home season coming up, he might have thought of carrying on, but I think he might just pull the plug at the end of this Test. He's not getting younger, he's 38 years of age. It's not that India don't have youngsters, there are some very, very good players in the wings, and it's time to build. It's a tough decision, but there's a time for everything." In 67 Tests, Rohit has 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57 with 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries under his belt. Talking about the ongoing BGT, Bumrah is leading India in the series finale with the visitors trailing 2-1 with a need of a win to end the series at 2-2.

BGT: Rohit Sharma has played his last Test in Melbourne - Sunil Gavaskar's BOLD claim

BGT: India's Predicted Playing XI for SCG Test vs Australia

Yashasvi Jaiswal

KL Rahul

Shubman Gill

Virat Kohli

Rishabh Pant (wk)

Nitish Reddy

Ravindra Jadeja

Washington Sundar

Harshit Rana

Mohammed Siraj

Jasprit Bumrah (c)

BGT: India's Predicted Playing XI for SCG Test versus Australia Rohit Sharma Jasprit Bumrah Kohli Pant Jurel Sundar Jadeja Rahul Jaiswal Gill 

Ahead of the India-Australia SCG Test, in Sydney, reports of rift in the Indian camp started doing the rounds. It was said that coach Gautam Gambhir slammed the players after India conceded an unassailable 2-1 lead to Australia in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) and lashed out at them for playing their natural game and not adapting to match situations. In addition, it claimed that captain Rohit Sharma and Gambhir are not on the same page on team selection.
Prior to the SCG Test, head coach Gambhir attended the pre-match presser and slammed all such reports, saying they are just rumours and 'not the truth'.
<h2>'I don't think I need to answer any reports'</h2>
Gambhir stated, "Those are just reports. That's not the truth. I don't think I need to answer any reports. There were some honest words, that is what I can say. Honesty is very important. Honesty is extremely important if you want to go and achieve great things."
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The former Indian opener also reaffirmed the need for unity within the squad, saying, "Team first. It's a team game, and everyone understands this. Debates between a player and a coach should stay between them. Any conversations in the dressing room should stay in the dressing room."
There have been reports of Rohit likely to sit out of the India XI for the Sydney Test, due to his poor run with the bat in the ongoing series in Australia. However, Gambhir remained non-committal to the team combination for the series finale Down Under, with India needing a win for a 2-2 scoreline.
India won the series opener, in Perth, but lost the day-night Test, in Adelaide, and the Boxing Day encounter, at the MCG in Melbourne, whereas the third Test, in Brisbane, ended in a draw.

Cricket, Sports | Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Gautam Gambhir reacts to reports of Indian dressing room leaks ahead of SCG Test, says THIS

Ahead of the India-Australia SCG Test, in Sydney, reports of rift in the Indian camp started doing the rounds. It was said that coach Gautam Gambhir slammed the players after India conceded an unassailable 2-1 lead to Australia in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) and lashed out at them for playing their natural game and not adapting to match situations. In addition, it claimed that captain Rohit Sharma and Gambhir are not on the same page on team selection. Prior to the SCG Test, head coach Gambhir attended the pre-match presser and slammed all such reports, saying they are just rumours and 'not the truth'. 'I don't think I need to answer any reports' Gambhir stated, "Those are just reports. That's not the truth. I don't think I need to answer any reports. There were some honest words, that is what I can say. Honesty is very important. Honesty is extremely important if you want to go and achieve great things." Also read: SCG Test: Will Rohit Sharma play the series finale? Gautam Gambhir reacts The former Indian opener also reaffirmed the need for unity within the squad, saying, "Team first. It's a team game, and everyone understands this. Debates between a player and a coach should stay between them. Any conversations in the dressing room should stay in the dressing room." There have been reports of Rohit likely to sit out of the India XI for the Sydney Test, due to his poor run with the bat in the ongoing series in Australia. However, Gambhir remained non-committal to the team combination for the series finale Down Under, with India needing a win for a 2-2 scoreline. India won the series opener, in Perth, but lost the day-night Test, in Adelaide, and the Boxing Day encounter, at the MCG in Melbourne, whereas the third Test, in Brisbane, ended in a draw.

BGT: Gautam Gambhir reacts to reports of Indian dressing room leaks, says THIS

India head coach Gautam Gambhir remained tight-lipped about captain Rohit Sharma's inclusion in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) final Test versus Australia, at the SCG, Sydney on Thursday (Jan 2). The fifth and final Test commences on Friday (Jan 3). With the series on the line for the visitors, Rohit skipped the pre-match presser. When a journalist repeatedly asked about Rohit, Gambhir remained non-committal regarding Hitman's inclusion and the team combination.
Rohit was seen&nbsp;during the warm-ups, shadow-practising his drives and kicking a football around with the teammates. However, his absence from the presser raised some eyebrows. With his form being very poor in the ongoing BGT, his absence led to many speculations. In this regard, Gambhir said, "Everything is fine with Rohit. I don't think it's a tradition (of captain attending the pre-match presser). The head coach is here. That should be fine, that should be good enough. I am going to have a look at the wicket and finalise it tomorrow."
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When asked if Rohit would feature in India's plans, Gambhir reiterated: "As I just said, we are going to have a look at the wicket and announce the playing XI tomorrow." On being asked further, the former Indian opener added firmly, "The answer is the same."
Gambhir, however, confirmed that pacer Akash Deep will miss the Sydney Test due to back issue.
For Rohit the scores have so far been 3, 6, 10, 3 and 9 in the ongoing BGT in Australia.
He ended 2024 with 619 runs at an average of 24.76 in the longest format of the game, with many calling for his Test retirement post the Australia tour.
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Meanwhile, Australia named their playing XI for the SCG Test. With them leading the five-match series 2-1, the hosts have dropped Mitchell Marsh whereas Mitchell Starc has been declared fit.
<h2>Australia XI for New Year's Test vs India</h2>
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Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitch Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
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Cricket, Sports | Border-Gavaskar 2024-25: Will Rohit Sharma play the  Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Test in Sydney? India head coach Gautam Gambhir reacts 

India head coach Gautam Gambhir remained tight-lipped about captain Rohit Sharma's inclusion in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) final Test versus Australia, at the SCG, Sydney on Thursday (Jan 2). The fifth and final Test commences on Friday (Jan 3). With the series on the line for the visitors, Rohit skipped the pre-match presser. When a journalist repeatedly asked about Rohit, Gambhir remained non-committal regarding Hitman's inclusion and the team combination. Rohit was seen during the warm-ups, shadow-practising his drives and kicking a football around with the teammates. However, his absence from the presser raised some eyebrows. With his form being very poor in the ongoing BGT, his absence led to many speculations. In this regard, Gambhir said, "Everything is fine with Rohit. I don't think it's a tradition (of captain attending the pre-match presser). The head coach is here. That should be fine, that should be good enough. I am going to have a look at the wicket and finalise it tomorrow." Also read: BGT: Mitchell Starc declared fit, debutant replaces Mitchell Marsh as Australia name playing XI for SCG Test When asked if Rohit would feature in India's plans, Gambhir reiterated: "As I just said, we are going to have a look at the wicket and announce the playing XI tomorrow." On being asked further, the former Indian opener added firmly, "The answer is the same." Gambhir, however, confirmed that pacer Akash Deep will miss the Sydney Test due to back issue. For Rohit the scores have so far been 3, 6, 10, 3 and 9 in the ongoing BGT in Australia. He ended 2024 with 619 runs at an average of 24.76 in the longest format of the game, with many calling for his Test retirement post the Australia tour. Meanwhile, Australia named their playing XI for the SCG Test. With them leading the five-match series 2-1, the hosts have dropped Mitchell Marsh whereas Mitchell Starc has been declared fit. Australia XI for New Year's Test vs India Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitch Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.

SCG Test: Will Rohit Sharma play the series finale? Gautam Gambhir reacts

Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen rubbished allegations of match-fixing after a backstage video from the World Blitz Championship 2024 final went viral, showing him and Ian Nepomniachtchi discussing the possibility of enforcing draws if their proposal to share the title was turned down. The clip went viral in no time and ignited a controversy, prompting Carlsen to clarify his comments.
<h2>'I&rsquo;m joking with Ian in a situation with lacking decisive tiebreak rules'</h2>
"I&rsquo;ve never prearranged a draw in my career,&rdquo; Carlsen said on Thursday (Jan 2). He further opined, "In the video, I&rsquo;m joking with Ian in a situation with lacking decisive tiebreak rules. This was obviously not an attempt to influence FIDE. It was said in the spirit that I thought FIDE would agree to our proposal. If anything, it was a bad joke given the gravity of the situation.&rdquo;
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The veteran further defended the quality of the match and added, "I think the match itself showed two players playing high-level chess, equally matched and both deserving of a win."
The controversy erupted on Tuesday (Dec 31, 2024) when Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi shared the World Blitz C'ship title after seven rounds of the final concluded in a tie. The unprecedented decision, approved by FIDE, became the first-ever instance of the title being jointly awarded.
There were several reactions after the tie. American Grandmaster Hans Niemann called for an investigation, while Indian Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan condemned the incident.
"This is cause for an investigation by the FIDE Ethics committee. I can&rsquo;t believe that 2 players who maliciously accused me and tried to ruin my career are openly breaking the rules. The irony simply can&rsquo;t get any worse," Niemann claimed on Wednesday (Jan 1).

Chess, Sports | Magnus Carlsen rubbishes match-fixing allegations, reacts to backstage chat with Ian Nepomniachtchi during 2024 World Blitz Championship

Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen rubbished allegations of match-fixing after a backstage video from the World Blitz Championship 2024 final went viral, showing him and Ian Nepomniachtchi discussing the possibility of enforcing draws if their proposal to share the title was turned down. The clip went viral in no time and ignited a controversy, prompting Carlsen to clarify his comments. 'I’m joking with Ian in a situation with lacking decisive tiebreak rules' "I’ve never prearranged a draw in my career,” Carlsen said on Thursday (Jan 2). He further opined, "In the video, I’m joking with Ian in a situation with lacking decisive tiebreak rules. This was obviously not an attempt to influence FIDE. It was said in the spirit that I thought FIDE would agree to our proposal. If anything, it was a bad joke given the gravity of the situation.” Also read: Sugar Bowl postponed by a day over deadly truck-ramming New Orleans attack The veteran further defended the quality of the match and added, "I think the match itself showed two players playing high-level chess, equally matched and both deserving of a win." The controversy erupted on Tuesday (Dec 31, 2024) when Carlsen and Nepomniachtchi shared the World Blitz C'ship title after seven rounds of the final concluded in a tie. The unprecedented decision, approved by FIDE, became the first-ever instance of the title being jointly awarded. There were several reactions after the tie. American Grandmaster Hans Niemann called for an investigation, while Indian Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan condemned the incident. "This is cause for an investigation by the FIDE Ethics committee. I can’t believe that 2 players who maliciously accused me and tried to ruin my career are openly breaking the rules. The irony simply can’t get any worse," Niemann claimed on Wednesday (Jan 1).

Carlsen rubbishes match-fixing allegations, reacts to backstage chat with Nepomniachtchi

Australia announced their playing XI for the fifth and final Test versus India, at the SCG in Sydney, on Thursday (Jan 2). Ahead of the New Year's Test, which is also the series decider of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Mitchell Starc has been declared fit whereas debutant Beau Webster replaces a struggling all-rounder Mitchell Marsh.
Speaking to the press ahead of the SCG Test, Australia skipper Pat Cummins revealed that it was the selectors' call to drop Marsh, who has fared poorly with both bat and ball in the five-match series in Australia. He said, "Mitchy (Marsh) obviously hasn't quite got the runs, and perhaps wickets this series. So we felt like it was time for a freshen up and Beau's been great," Cummins said.
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"It's a shame for Mitchy, because we know how much he brings to the team, but feel like now it's a good week for Beau to get a chance," he added.
Webster has done remarkably well in the domestic circuit. He ended as the highest scorer in the Shield last season with 938 runs and during a recent one-day match against Western Australia, the all-rounder claimed six wickets for 17 runs.
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Regarding Starc, the wily pacer battled pain and bowled in the second innings of the fourth and penultimate Test, at the MCG, Melbourne, sending down 16 overs without any compromise on pace. With him fit, the hosts will be confident of ending the series with a 3-1 scoreline.
Australia beat India by 184 runs in the Boxing Day Test, in Melbourne, to take an unassailable 2-1 lead. They now aim to regain the BGT for the first time since 2014-15 with a win in Sydney.
Australia XI for New Year's Test vs India
Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitch Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.

Cricket, Sports | Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Mitchell Starc declared fit, Mitchell Marsh dropped as Australia name playing XI for Sydney Test versus India

Australia announced their playing XI for the fifth and final Test versus India, at the SCG in Sydney, on Thursday (Jan 2). Ahead of the New Year's Test, which is also the series decider of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Mitchell Starc has been declared fit whereas debutant Beau Webster replaces a struggling all-rounder Mitchell Marsh. Speaking to the press ahead of the SCG Test, Australia skipper Pat Cummins revealed that it was the selectors' call to drop Marsh, who has fared poorly with both bat and ball in the five-match series in Australia. He said, "Mitchy (Marsh) obviously hasn't quite got the runs, and perhaps wickets this series. So we felt like it was time for a freshen up and Beau's been great," Cummins said. "It's a shame for Mitchy, because we know how much he brings to the team, but feel like now it's a good week for Beau to get a chance," he added. Webster has done remarkably well in the domestic circuit. He ended as the highest scorer in the Shield last season with 938 runs and during a recent one-day match against Western Australia, the all-rounder claimed six wickets for 17 runs. Also read: Gautam Gambhir's position as head coach not safe after India close 2024 with MCG defeat: Report Regarding Starc, the wily pacer battled pain and bowled in the second innings of the fourth and penultimate Test, at the MCG, Melbourne, sending down 16 overs without any compromise on pace. With him fit, the hosts will be confident of ending the series with a 3-1 scoreline. Australia beat India by 184 runs in the Boxing Day Test, in Melbourne, to take an unassailable 2-1 lead. They now aim to regain the BGT for the first time since 2014-15 with a win in Sydney. Australia XI for New Year's Test vs India Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitch Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.

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Match 18 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 edition will see the Hobart Hurricanes host the Sydney Sixers at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart on Wednesday (Jan 1). The Sixers will start as favourites heading into this game, with a flawless run so far in the ongoing T20 competition in Australia.&nbsp;
The Sixers have started on a great note, winning four games in a row. The Hurricanes, on the other hand, have two wins from three encounters. While the Sydney franchise are at the top spot, the Hobart squad is at the sixth spot. The Sixers are coming into this game on the back of an eight-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat whereas the Nathan Ellis-led side beat Adelaide Strikers by 11 runs in their previous clash.
<h2>HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVE STREAMING DETAILS OF THE UPCOMING MATCH</h2>
Which stadium will host the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match?
The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will be played at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
What time will the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match start?
The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will commence at 10:45 AM local time (5:15 AM IST).
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Where to watch the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match on TV?
The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will be telecast on Star Sports network in India.
Where to watch the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers LIVE Streaming online on OTT?
The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India.
Squads:
Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Caleb Jewell, Peter Hatzoglou, Charlie Wakim
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Jackson BirdBenchJack Edwards, Joel Davies, Mitchell Perry

Cricket, Sports | Big Bash League 2024-25, Live Streaming: When & where to watch Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers live on laptop, TV

Match 18 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 edition will see the Hobart Hurricanes host the Sydney Sixers at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart on Wednesday (Jan 1). The Sixers will start as favourites heading into this game, with a flawless run so far in the ongoing T20 competition in Australia. The Sixers have started on a great note, winning four games in a row. The Hurricanes, on the other hand, have two wins from three encounters. While the Sydney franchise are at the top spot, the Hobart squad is at the sixth spot. The Sixers are coming into this game on the back of an eight-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat whereas the Nathan Ellis-led side beat Adelaide Strikers by 11 runs in their previous clash. HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVE STREAMING DETAILS OF THE UPCOMING MATCH Which stadium will host the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match? The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will be played at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart. What time will the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match start? The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will commence at 10:45 AM local time (5:15 AM IST). Also read: BGT: 'Nobody can....', Sunil Gavaskar shares his take on Rohit and Kohli's Test future Where to watch the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match on TV? The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will be telecast on Star Sports network in India. Where to watch the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers LIVE Streaming online on OTT? The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India. Squads: Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Caleb Jewell, Peter Hatzoglou, Charlie Wakim Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Jackson BirdBenchJack Edwards, Joel Davies, Mitchell Perry

BBL 2024-25, Live Streaming: When & where to watch Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers live on laptop, TV

Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar shared his take on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Test future after India's MCG Test defeat versus Australia, on Monday (Dec 30), in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). India lost the fourth and penultimate Test by 184 runs, in pursuit of 340 on Day 5, as Rohit and Kohli's poor run continued.&nbsp;
Both Rohit and Kohli have struggled for runs in the ongoing India-Australia series. While Kohli scored a hundred in the series opener, the right-hander has four single-digit scores and not a single half-century. For Rohit, he has scores of 3, 6, 10, 3 and 9 in the series. Thus, Gavaskar opined on their red-ball future and feels it is the selectors' call whether they want Rohit-Kohli to carry on.
"It actually all depends on the selectors. I'm not a good reader of the crystal ball, because in Indian cricket, nobody can read a crystal ball. That is a fact. But the contributions which were expected have not come. I don't think it's a lower-order problem. It's the top order that has to contribute. So, I mean, the seniors have not really made the contribution that they should have and all that they had to do was to bat out today and live to fight another day in Sydney," Gavaskar said to India Today.
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Talking about the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, in Melbourne, Rohit-led India opted to bowl first. Riding on Steve Smith's 140, the fifties from debutant Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja and valuable contributions from the lower-order, Australia posted 474. In reply, India were tottering at 221-7 before Nitish Reddy's 114 propelled the visitors to 369.
With a lead of 105, Australia got dismissed for 234 in their second innings, despite being reduced to 91-6 at one stage. Setting a target of 340 on the final day, Australia dismissed India for 155.&nbsp;
Aussie skipper Pat Cummins was adjudged the Player-of-the-Match for a six-wicket match haul and 49 and 41 runs with the bat.
Australia lead the 2024-25 BGT 2-1 with the final Test commencing in Sydney on Jan 3 (Friday).&nbsp;

Cricket, Sports | Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 'Nobody can read a crystal ball,' Sunil Gavaskar shares his take on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Test future

Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar shared his take on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Test future after India's MCG Test defeat versus Australia, on Monday (Dec 30), in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). India lost the fourth and penultimate Test by 184 runs, in pursuit of 340 on Day 5, as Rohit and Kohli's poor run continued. Both Rohit and Kohli have struggled for runs in the ongoing India-Australia series. While Kohli scored a hundred in the series opener, the right-hander has four single-digit scores and not a single half-century. For Rohit, he has scores of 3, 6, 10, 3 and 9 in the series. Thus, Gavaskar opined on their red-ball future and feels it is the selectors' call whether they want Rohit-Kohli to carry on. "It actually all depends on the selectors. I'm not a good reader of the crystal ball, because in Indian cricket, nobody can read a crystal ball. That is a fact. But the contributions which were expected have not come. I don't think it's a lower-order problem. It's the top order that has to contribute. So, I mean, the seniors have not really made the contribution that they should have and all that they had to do was to bat out today and live to fight another day in Sydney," Gavaskar said to India Today. Also read: BGT - Rohit's retirement rumours catch fire after Langer’s ‘body language’ remark Talking about the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, in Melbourne, Rohit-led India opted to bowl first. Riding on Steve Smith's 140, the fifties from debutant Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja and valuable contributions from the lower-order, Australia posted 474. In reply, India were tottering at 221-7 before Nitish Reddy's 114 propelled the visitors to 369. With a lead of 105, Australia got dismissed for 234 in their second innings, despite being reduced to 91-6 at one stage. Setting a target of 340 on the final day, Australia dismissed India for 155. Aussie skipper Pat Cummins was adjudged the Player-of-the-Match for a six-wicket match haul and 49 and 41 runs with the bat. Australia lead the 2024-25 BGT 2-1 with the final Test commencing in Sydney on Jan 3 (Friday).

BGT: 'Nobody can....', Sunil Gavaskar shares his take on Rohit and Kohli's Test future

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