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December 18, 2024 11:56 AM

India finish on high note as rain ensures Gabba Test ends in stalemate

India may thank the heavens after rain cut short Australia's push for victory on the final day of the third test in Brisbane on Wednesday, raising the stakes for Melbourne where the series shifts for the traditional 'Boxing Day' clash. India were eight for no loss when tea was called early due to failing light at the Gabba, with the tourists needing 267 runs for victory. With a heavy downpour preventing the resumption of play after the break, the match was abandoned and the series remains lock...

December 15, 2024 5:04 PM

Brisbane Test: Smith joins century party with Head as Australia dominate day two

Steve Smith clambered out of his form slump with a drought-breaking century and Travis Head smashed another big ton as Australia posted a commanding 405 for seven on day two of the third test against India in Brisbane on Sunday. Smith batted away questions about his place in the team with a hard-earned 101 while Head marched on to a swashbuckling 152 to the delight of most of the 34,227-strong crowd at the Gabba. "It was nice to get in, feel good," said Smith, who scored his 33rd test ton ...

December 14, 2024 1:53 PM

BGT, 3rd Test: Persistent rain washes out Day 1 after just 13.2 overs in Brisbane

Relentless rain in Brisbane forced the opening day of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia to be called off on Saturday. At the end of Day 1, Australia's scoreboard remained at 28/0, with Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney unbeaten on 19 (47) and 4 (33), respectively. "Play for Day 1 in Brisbane has been stopped today due to rain. Play will resume tomorrow, and all following days at 09:50 AM local time (5:20 AM IST), with a minimum of 98 overs to be bo...