As it happened: Brilliant Pant leads India to stunning victory
India ended 32 years of touring team misery at the Gabba by chasing down 328 on day five to claim a series victory.
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Australia stunned by India in classic finish to fourth Test
Rishabh Pant led India to an incredible three-wicket victory in a classic clash, tearing down the Gabba fortress after 33 years of Australian invincibility.
As it happened: Australia set India 328 to win at the Gabba
The stage is set for an exciting finale to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series despite rain intervening in Brisbane.
‘Warrior’ Siraj exemplifies India’s extraordinary fight
Win, lose or draw in Brisbane, Indian great Sunil Gavaskar has lavished praise on an Indian squad which has overcome “battered and broken” players.
Grandstand finish looms as India force Paine’s hand
The Border-Gavaskar Test series is set for a thrilling climax after another stirring fightback on day three of the fourth and final Test by India.
Australia vs India wrap: Australia finish day three with 54 run lead as Warner starts fast
Dismissing India took longer than the home side would have liked but a trademark rush of David Warner runs ensured Australia finished day three at the Gabba with momentum.
Hope sinks in Kashmir as COVID compounds India crackdown
Once a hub for both Western and Indian tourists, Kashmir has been reeling for more than a year. First, India brought in security forces. Then the coronavirus struck.
Gimme five: Rivalry worthy of Ashes status, but extending series is difficult
A compelling summer has justified Cricket Australia’s push for five-Test series between Australia and India but logistical and commercial factors make it challenging.
India ready for fortress Gabba, won’t rule out Bumrah
India have declared they are ready to handle the pace and bounce of a Gabba pitch but have refused to confirm whether injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will miss the […]
‘No fuss’ Harris finds an opening as Pucovski ruled out of fourth Test
Marcus Harris has a chance to make it third-time lucky when he replaces an injured Will Pucovski in the fourth Test against India on Friday.
Bloodied but not bowed, India refuse to be beaten
India have won admirers for their efforts across the first three Tests, but have only a shadow team left to play at the Gabba. It will be hard.
Pucovski will have to push through pain to play in series decider: Langer
The young gun is rated a 50-50 prospect of overcoming a partial dislocation to his right shoulder to play in the fourth Test against India.
India, thanks for coming to Queensland (really), and sorry about the hotel
You could have sworn India weren’t particularly keen to visit our sub-tropical surrounds, but the Gabba now shapes as a fitting finale to a mesmerising tour.
Lyon, a great survivor who became one of the greats, marks 100 Tests
Nathan Lyon became the answer to Australia’s spin woes in the post-Warne era, and he marks a milestone game in the blockbuster series decider against India in Brisbane.
On the eve of the fourth Test, Isa Guha reveals what inspires her
The ex-cricketer misses the drama of the post-match dressing-room, but commentating on this week’s final Test match between Australia and India may compensate.
Tim Paine has come too far since Sandpapergate to stuff it up now
The ugly face of Australian cricket made an unwelcome return at the SCG Test against India. Only the skipper and his side can ensure the lessons of Cape Town aren’t […]
Injured Pucovski in race to be fit for Gabba decider
Will Pucovski has a partial shoulder dislocation and remains in doubt for the fourth and final Test against India, beginning on Friday.
Milestones in sight but Australians need Lyon to roar
Nathan Lyon has had a modest campaign by his standards and will no doubt look to have a series-shaping performance in this week’s fourth and final Test against India.
Siraj tells CA probe of racial slurs as new witness reports ‘no derogatory stuff’
Cricket Australia has begun interviewing India players about their allegations of abuse from members of the crowd during the Sydney Test.
‘Gone one step ahead and used racial abuse’: CA and police probe India abuse claims
Less than 24 hours after the Indians reported being targets of racial slurs from spectators, CA and NSW Police opened investigations after new claims of abuse on Sunday.
Huge target a mark of respect for India on day when they deserved more
Third-innings declarations are a signature of a captain’s mentality. The run chase Tim Paine set was a proper display of regard for a tough opponent.
Australia v India day four wrap: Cummins, Hazlewood claims critical wickets after police investigate crowd abuse claims
Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins have taken crucial wickets to finish day four at the SCG. Earlier, play was stopped as police investigated claims of abuse.
Pace aces hit top gear to put Australia in driver’s seat at SCG
The hosts will resume on Sunday leading by 197 runs against India, and they could largely thank Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood for their dominant position.
Australia v India third Test LIVE updates: Day three at the SCG
Australia look to build on their first innings lead as they bat again against India at the SCG.
The trifecta of run outs that put Australia in command
Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne all executed vastly different run-outs at crucial moments of India’s first innings.
‘Plenty of people said I was out of form’: Smith century silences critics
A fired-up Smith toasted a drought-breaking first Test hundred on home soil in more than three years and a world-record equalling eighth against India.
Australia v India third Test as it happened: Day two at SCG ends with series finely poised
Steve Smith celebrated a welcome century but India fought back strongly on day two to put themselves in a good position at the SCG Test.
‘BCCI entitled to protect team’: Gavaskar backs Indians amid new Gabba threat
Cricket officials say the lockdown in Brisbane won’t affect the fourth Test in the city next week but uncertainty remains over India’s appetite to fly north.
Australia vs India day one wrap: Pucovski, Labuschagne fire to leave home side on top
Will Pucovski posted a half century on debut but he’s been trapped plumb in front, leaving Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith at the crease.
India mulls batting shake-up with Rohit Sharma set to return
Batting brute Rohit Sharma is set to return to the Indian line-up for the third Test but just who will make way for him remains a point of debate.