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Aus v PAK: Couple caught off guard as camera pans towards them in 2nd Test

Dec 29, 2023, at 05:06 pm

Melbourne/IBNS: In a comic relief to the highly intensed Australia-Pakistan second Test match, a couple, who were having a snug moment in the gallery, were caught off guard after camera panned towards them, as their togetherness go live on the big screens at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here.

Ben Stokes shines as England beat Pakistan by five wickets to clinch T20 World Cup for second time

Nov 13, 2022, at 10:53 pm

Melbourne: All-rounder Ben Stokes recreated history as he remained unbeaten at 52 to ensure England beat spirited Pakistan by five wickets in the final of the T20 World Cup to clinch the trophy here on Sunday.

Narendra Modi, Sachin Tendulkar lead nation in congratulating Indian team over T20 WC victory against Pakistan

Oct 24, 2022, at 03:20 pm

New Delhi: The nation rejoiced India's spectacular victory over Pakistan in a T20 World Cup match and Indian PM Narendra Modi also joined the celebration and praised Virat Kohli's for his match winning knock and described it as 'spectacular'.

We all know this game can be cruel and unfair: Ramiz Raja

Oct 24, 2022, at 03:00 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman appreciated the national side's efforts in the high-voltage T20 World Cup match against India.

Novak Djokovic wins over Australian govt in visa cancellation case

Jan 10, 2022, at 07:44 pm

An Australian judge on Monday ruled in favour of tennis icon Novak Djokovic, who was detained in Melbourne after his visa was allegedly found not meeting the country's entry requirements, media reports said.

Australia fined for slow over-rate in Melbourne Test against India

Dec 29, 2020, at 09:00 pm

Dubai/UNI: Australia were fined 40 per cent of their match fee and penalised four ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in the second Test of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy, which ended in Melbourne on Tuesday.

'What a win': Virat Kohli reacts to India's victory over Australia in Melbourne

Dec 29, 2020, at 05:08 pm

Melbourne/IBNS: Indian cricket's regular captain Virat Kohli, who is missing in action for personal reasons, has expressed his happiness over Ajinkya Rahane-led India's convincing victory over Australia in the second Test match in Melbourne.

Melbourne Test: Australia 133/6 at stumps on day 3, lead India by 2 runs

Dec 28, 2020, at 07:11 pm

Melbourne/IBNS: Australia finished the third day of the second Test match against India at 133/6 taking a two-run lead in the second innings here on Monday.

Melbourne Test: India 36/1 at stumps on day 1, trail Australia by 159 runs

Dec 26, 2020, at 06:53 pm

Melbourne/IBNS: India scored 36 for the loss of a wicket at stumps on day one of the second Test match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Saturday.

Boxing Day Test: Indian bowlers pick up five Australian wickets 

Dec 26, 2020, at 03:49 pm

Melbourne: Indian bowlers put their team on top after picking up five Australian wickets on the first day of the second Test match here on Saturday.

Australia's A-League to resume on July 16 in Melbourne

Jun 16, 2020, at 04:49 pm

Sydney/Xinhua: Australia's top-level men's football league, the A-League, is set to resume on July 16 with Melbourne Victory taking on Western United at AAMI Park in Melbourne.

New tickets release for ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final at MCG

Mar 03, 2020, at 04:06 pm

Dubai/IBNS: New tickets for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final at the MCG were officially released for sale on Tuesday.

MCG the place to be on International Women's Day 2020

Mar 08, 2019, at 09:28 am

Melbourne, Mar 8 (IBNS): Today marks one-year-to-go to the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020, when  he two best women’s teams will compete to be crowned champions at the biggest cricket stadium in the world, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), on International Women’s Day.

Important for me to play at any positions where my team demands: Dhoni

Jan 18, 2019, at 06:16 pm

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): After winning the third match to clinch the ODI series singlehandedly, MS Dhoni, who also grabbed the player of the tournament award, said it is important for him to play in whichever position the team demands him to perform.

Australia tour was amazing: Virat Kohli

Jan 18, 2019, at 06:09 pm

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): Clinching the ODI series in Australia, Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Friday said the tour to the nation has been an 'amazing' experience for his side.

MS Dhoni guides India to beat Australia by seven wickets in Melbourne ODI to clinch series 2-1

Jan 18, 2019, at 04:30 pm

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): MS Dhoni maintained his dominance in the series and once again helped India in reaching the winning score of 234 runs to ensure a seven wickets victory against Australia in the third ODI match here on Friday.

Yuzvendra Chahal's six wickets help India bowl out Aus for 230 in Melbourne

Jan 18, 2019, at 12:13 pm

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IBNS): A superb bowling by spinner Yuzvendra Chahal helped India to bowl out Australia for 230 in the third and final One Day International (ODI) match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Friday.

India on brink of victory, Pat Cummins remains Australia's bright spot

Dec 29, 2018, at 03:43 pm

Melbourne, Dec 29 (IBNS): Pat Cummins showed his skills as a batsman as Australia ended the day at 258 runs for the loss of eight wickets at the end of the fourth day of the third Test match against India here on Saturday.

Rishabh Pant mocks Tim Paine in Melbourne, calls Aussie skipper 'temporary captain'

Dec 29, 2018, at 12:28 pm

Melbourne, Dec 29 (IBNS): The sledging between India and Australia reached a new height on the fourth day of the boxing day Test match on Saturday.

Australia fight back in Melbourne after Jasprit Bumrah's terrific bowling

Dec 28, 2018, at 12:57 pm

Melbourne, Dec 28 (IBNS): After getting bowled out for just 151 by a terrific Indian bowling in the first innings, Australia fought back towards the end of the third day's play in Melbourne Test on Friday.

Melbourne Test: India bowl out Australia for 151 in first innings

Dec 28, 2018, at 10:27 am

Melbourne, Dec 28 (IBNS): India bowled out Australia for 151 in the first innings of the third Test match at Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Friday.

Melbourne Test: Pujara hits ton, India lead Australia by 435 runs

Dec 27, 2018, at 05:00 pm

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IBNS): Cheteshwar Pujara scored yet another hundred in the ongoing competition against Australia as India are ahead of the hosts by 435 runs at stumps on day 2 of the third Test match at Melbourne Cricket Stadium here on Thursday.

Mayank, Pujara, Kohli put India in driver's seat in Melbourne Test

Dec 26, 2018, at 01:16 pm

Melbourne, Dec 26 (IBNS): The Indian top order batting has placed the visitors in the driver's seat in the boxing day Test match at Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Wednesday.

India in commanding position in Melbourne Test, Mayank Agarwal scores 76

Dec 26, 2018, at 10:33 am

Melbourne, Dec 26 (IBNS): Debutant Mayank Agarwal and veteran Cheteshwar Pujara placed India in a commanding position on the first day of the third Test match at Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Wednesday.

Mayank Agarwal to make debut for India in Melbourne Test

Dec 25, 2018, at 12:45 pm

Melbourne, Dec 25 (IBNS): India are certainly looking for a new opening pair in the boxing day Test match against Australia in the ongoing bilateral competition.

Ravindra Jadeja is fit, available for Melbourne Test: BCCI

Dec 24, 2018, at 10:08 am

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday said Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja has recuperated from his left shoulder discomfort and he is avialble for the upcoming Test match against Australia in Melbourne.

Will India square T20I series against Australia in Melbourne today?

Nov 23, 2018, at 10:59 am

Melbourne, Nov 23 (IBNS): Despite scoring more than Australia in the first T20I, India had to suffer a loss by four runs due to the Duckworth-Lewis method at The Gabba in Brisbane two days ago.

Leander Paes, Raja reach Australian Open pre-quarterfinal

Jan 20, 2018, at 09:23 pm

Melbourne, Jan 20 (IBNS): Indian tennis star Leander Paes and his partner Purav Raja reached the pre-quarterfinal in the men’s doubles by beating fifth seeded pairing of Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares in a crucial Australian Open clash here on Saturday.

MCG pitch receives official warning from ICC

Jan 12, 2018, at 11:19 pm

Melbourne/Dubai, Jan 12 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has been given an official warning, in relation to the ‘poor’ rating given to the pitch for the fourth Test of the Australia v England series played at the venue from Dec 26-30.

Sania Mirza and Dodig enter second round of Australia Open mixed doubles

Jan 21, 2017, at 07:22 pm

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IBNS): Indian tennis star Sani Mirza and her mixed double partner Ivan Dodig of Croatia entered the second round of the Australian Open tournament in their category on Saturday, according to media reports.