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Roma secured the victory in 75th minute when Under connected a cross-pass by Italy midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini that Parma`s defense failed to deflect.   from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2Ao8E4j

With a bowling attack that can get 20 wickets in any conditions, Pujara's role becomes even more crucial reckons Kohli.  from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2Ap7CoL

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Smriti Mandhana averaged over 66 in One-day Internationals in 2018. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2s3Bbry

Rohit Sharma will join the Indian squad on January 8 for the One-day Internationals. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2QcXZyB

Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana have been at the forefront of the Indian womens limited-overs teams. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2EYcoNW

Virat Kohli took to Instagram to share the photograph with his wife Anushka Sharma. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2GNxPmK

Virat Kohli also said that Jasprit Bumrah has matured as a Test cricketer in the past 12 months. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2BNkMvK

MS Dhoni shared an adorable video featuring Ziva on the beach on Sunday on Instagram. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2Rqb24l

Rashid Khan took to Twitter to announce about his father's death. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2StkdOX

Archie Schiller co-captained Australia with Tim Paine and was also present during toss on Day-1. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2TiPGTH

Virat Kohli was the highest international run-scorer in 2016, 2017 as well. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2GLGMg9

MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya played the roles of villagers in the video. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2EWO4Mj

Cameron Bancroft was included in the Perth Scorchers squad after his nine-month ban came to end on Saturday. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2RqEQxK

Jasprit Bumrah was bestowed with the Man Of The Match award for his heroics in the Boxing Day Test. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2EZoaYD

Steve Smith and David Warner, who are serving year-long suspensions for ball-tampering, will be unavailable for selection until late March. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2LDROCZ

Sri Lanka resumed Sunday on 231 for six before being bundled out for 236. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2CGfq6Y

This was for the second time that India won two matches of a Test series in Australia. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2rYzbkl

Virat Kohli is yet to lose a Test after winning the toss. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2LH61iq

Jasprit Bumrah recorded the best figures for any Indian bowler in Tests at the MCG. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2EX75ys

India vs Australia: For the second time, India have won two matches in a Test series Down Under. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2BMwrLe

India are now eyeing their first-ever Test series win in Australia. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2VbL7MO

Highlights India vs Australia: India need two more wickets on Day 5 to win the third Test. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2QYN68W

Ruth Strauss had died aged 46 of the rare form of lung cancer she suffered from in her home country of Australia. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2ViajBu

Graeme Hick gave the example of Virat Kohli to the Australian batsmen. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2SsXGS3

Pat Cummins scored a gritty half-century in the second innings to take the Boxing Day Test into the final day. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2AnL9sf

India need two more wickets to beat Australia in the Boxing Day Test. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2AjrA4s

Ravindra Jadeja is the lone spinner for India in the Boxing Day Test against Australia. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2CE73sB

After rain ensured a drawn first Test in Wellington, a win in the Christchurch decider would give New Zealand a fourth consecutive series win. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2LF89rg

Say what you will about Justin Langer, he has an unmistakable way of expressing his frustrations. “I feel like a director of a soap opera at the moment,” he said in the aftermath of Australia’s defeat in Melbourne, his body language equally telling. “I honestly do.” from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2SqvEXq

The final Test starts in Sydney on January 3. India lead the series 2-1. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2ETUkDX

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan’s father passed away on Sunday (December 30). from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2BP4H8Y

With the 50-over World Cup scheduled for 2019, ODI Cricket will be the focus of attention for international teams come the new year. In 2018, some exceptional action was witnessed in the format and as the year winds down, here’s Cricketnext's ODI team of the year. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Rmrpiq

Enjoy them, celebrate them, watch them soar. For any Indian cricket fan over 30 will tell you: it’s been a long time coming. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2GM3vIV

As 2018 winds down, India end the year as the most successful team across formats over the course of the year. They won 35 of the 53 matches they played in 2018 (and lost just 15). England and Pakistan were joint-second with the same win-loss ratio of 1.93 – both played 46 matches each and won 29 and lost 15. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2RjT0AT

Quite often, especially in overseas wins, individual brilliance has played a major role but this victory was a combined effort where almost every player made a key contribution. Here is Cricketnext's report card of the Melbourne Test. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2ETqwr4

There was plenty of action on the first day of the eighth round of the Ranji Trophy 2018-19 as Wasim Jaffer continued to score big for Vidarbha as he notched 56th career ton, Krunal Pandya rescued Baroda with maiden century, while Punjab bundled out Kerala cheaply. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2ETz7dW

A nervous Cameron Bancroft's return from his nine-month ban for ball-tampering did not go to plan Sunday when he was out to the third ball he faced in the Big Bash League. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2s1uyG8

There was rain, there were thunderstorms, the clouds played hide & seek but in the end all India needed were two good deliveries on the final day and it took them all of 4.3 overs to produce them and wrap up proceedings at Melbourne Cricket Ground to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match Test series on Sunday. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2EWF9tF

Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara difference between India-Australia: Justin Langer from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2RmYiM0

Virat Kohli's 2018: 2735 international runs, 11 hundreds and 4 overseas Test wins from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2EYi7Dl

Rohit Sharma to return home after daughter's birth, will miss Sydney Test from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2AqssEh

Australia look for fresh start despite familiar demons of nightmarish 2018 from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2VjxafX

The ex-Borussia Dortmund coach was pleased with his side`s reaction when they went a goal down to Arsenal after 11 minutes but he was particularly satisfied with Mohamed Salah`s decision to give a second-half penalty opportunity to Roberto Firmino. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2ES1pF3

Rashid Khan to play vs Sydney Thunder in honour of late father, confirm Adelaide Strikers from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2Ap6S2T

The Pant and Paine show at MCG: When light-hearted banter turned offensive from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2LGFAcL

Premier League: Manchester City return to winning ways, Chelsea beat Crystal Palace from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2AnmALT

India the real deal now, can combat in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand: Allan Border from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2Aox7qm

Proud parents: Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh blessed with a baby girl from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2ViW8fy

Roger Federer delighted after winning start to new season at Hopman Cup  from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2Al4fPS

This is the best Indian bowling attack to come to Australia: Ricky Ponting from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2QXwaQc

MS Dhoni is Bittu Bhaiya in advertisement with Hardik Pandya: Fans can't keep calm from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2StkJfR

Watch: Virat Kohli shakes a leg to celebrate Boxing Day Test win with Bharat Army from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2Rs8vXi

Watch: MS Dhoni and Ziva play in the sand. Sakshi captures adorable moment from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2SrznEh

Kohli reveals why he did not enforce follow-on: Wanted to give our bowlers enough rest from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2Q9lyZ3

India vs Australia: Great to see India dominating with pace, says Harbhajan Singh from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2QZ9JtE

WC in mind, Bumrah may be sparingly used during Australia, NZ ODIs as well as IPL from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2EXpBXw

India vs Australia: Marnus Labuschagne added to Australia squad for fourth Test vs India from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2EZD0hN

We need our banned stars: Australian media react to massive defeat in Melbourne from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2EXCvEL

Watch: India players congratulate 7-year-old Aussie co-skipper Archie Schiller from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2EVqIG3

Sunil Gavaskar not invited for Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2Q8tuK1

Watch: Virat Kohli leads Team India's victory lap as MCG cheers historic triumph from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2BREfLB

December 30, 2014: When MS Dhoni shocked India with sudden Test retirement from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2QY7siz

Boxing Day Test: Shane Warne blasts Australia bowlers, reveals startling statistics from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2BLfhO8

As the year 2018 comes to an end, the world of cricket saw its share of interesting happenings. Here's a list than sums up the fascinating year goneby. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EX0VgP

O'Keeffe said he was "devastated" by the reaction to his on-air comments that are being labelled distasteful and even racist by a section of Indian fans and the media. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EXsJT1

Wasim Jaffer makes 178 in 196 balls, Jonty Sidhu slams a gritty 85 and much more in this Ranji Trophy wrap. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EUXFCu

Bumrah has bowled 379.4 overs in nine Tests while Mohammed Shami has bowled a few overs more (383.5 overs) but he has played 12 Test matches. Ishant Sharma during this phase has bowled 335 overs while off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has bowled the maximum overs (386 overs). from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EY9716

Firstpost discusses India's historic win in the series, Cheteshwar Pujara's gritty ton, and brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah in MCG Test. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GZtwoz

Courtesy Bumrah's match haul of 9 for 86, India beat Australia by 137 runs in the third Test to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match series. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2LGvA3t

Virat Kohli-led Indian side became the first Asian team to register victories in South Africa, England and Australia in a calendar year from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2s0Slpx

There is still one more match to go, but Bumrah, Ishant and Shami have certainly proved throughout 2018 and especially in Australia that they are best fast bowling unit India has ever had. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2LE6Okh

If authorities manage his talent without burdening him with unwanted pressures, Kusal Mendis should do well and go onto accomplish greater things. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GMiQth

With a bowling attack that can get 20 wickets in any conditions, Pujara's role becomes even more crucial reckons Kohli. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2RlqpLr

Australia captain Tim Paine said, "I think it's pretty clear that if you take two or three of the best players out of anyone's line-up around the world, you're going to struggle a little bit." from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GMiIKj

Labuschagne being brought in could spell trouble for fellow all-rounder Mitch Marsh, who was recalled for the Melbourne Test but failed to make an impact. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2Rmw6sn

Here are our player ratings from the 3rd Test at Melbourne, in which India registerd a 137-run victory over Australia to take a 2-1 lead in the four-Test series. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GMiCSX

Here we take a look at some of the most devastating spells from 2018, a year that saw bowlers dominating the batsmen more often than not. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2RpI1FU

India captain Virat Kohli said, "Credit must go to first-class set-up in India, which challenges our fast bowlers in India, and that helps them abroad," in his post-match address after beating Australia at the MCG. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2GOs9c2

To celebrate, commemorate and commend India's magnificent triumph at the MCG, here's a look at some the best tweets on the internet from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EUO1zV

We take a look at some of the statistics from the third Test between India and Australia, which the visiting team won by 137 runs to take the 2-1 series lead. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EWR3UX

Virat Kohli and Co's unwavering, single-minded focus helped overcome several setbacks and converted every post to a winning one through the third Test at Melbourne. This was made possible solely because winning was the 'only thing' for the team. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EWL8ib

India's the win was a result of them seizing a number of key moments. Lets look at some of the turning points from the Melbourne Test that swung the match in India's favour. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EXdPw2

India vs Australia, Live score: Ishant snuffs Lyon out with a bouncer off the third delivery of the over as Australia are bowled out for 261, with the second session lasting just 23 minutes in all. India register their 150th Test victory in the process, and in context of the current series, retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by gaining an unassailable 2-1 series lead. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EUJWM2

India took a lead of 2-1 in the series with one more match to go with a 137-run win against Australia at Melbourne. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EUNX41

Rahul Dravid also lauded Cheteshwar Pujara for his brilliant form in the ongoing series against Australia. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EX6Pyj

The 423-run win at Christchurch gave New Zealand the series 1-0 after the first Test in Wellington was drawn. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EWCzo6

Follow LIVE updates on Day 5 of the second Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Christchurch's Hagley Oval. from Latest News First Cricket News on Firstpost http://bit.ly/2EUbTUh

The result lifted Fulham one place up to 18th on 14 points from 20 games, two more than Burnley who are at home to West Ham United in one of Sunday`s four fixtures.  from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2Sspkyy

A first home defeat since late October leaves second-placed Tottenham six points adrift of Liverpool, who can widen that gap when they host Arsenal later on Saturday. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2Vhlr1y

The home side took the lead in bizarre fashion as a Pascal Gross corner struck Everton midfielder Andre Gomes, with the ball dropping to Locadia who swivelled before smashing it home.  from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2EVjemI

Lazio had a penalty appeal turned down after Francesco Acerbi claimed he was pushed by Soualiho Meite and tempers quickly flared again.  from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2EViL3M

Duvan Zapata headed Atalanta in front from an Alejandro Gomez free kick in the 19th minute and Gomez himself added the second with a deflected shot three minutes before halftime. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2EZ4Fzp

The French midfielder was brought on at the start of the second half as Watford went all out to avoid a sixth home league defeat this season. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2Q9OeRN

Promoted Empoli`s fourth successive league defeat left them 17th in the 20-team table with 16 points, one place above the relegation zone. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2VhaQn7

India are currently on the brink of winning the third Test against Australia after reducing the hosts to 258/8 in their chase of 399 runs at the end of the fourth day's play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Saturday.   from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2TfSCAv

Strauss and Ruth got married in October 2003, just a month before the former England skipper made his debut for the national side.  from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2GKJCSB

World No. 10 Beiwen Zhang stunned Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu in the women's singles event as Awadhe Warriors took an unassailable 4-0 lead over Hyderabad Hunters in a Premier Badminton League (PBL) match at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad on Friday. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2TkxVUj

Manzi now has seven goals in the 12th I-League and is just one behind top scorer Willis Plaza of Churchill Brothers.  from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2EVEo4M

The home team require another 141 runs with two wickets remaining to win the ongoing Boxing Day Test. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2ESRsIl

India, who lead 2-1 after three Tests in Australia, are at the top of the rankings with 116 points. England are second with 108 points and Australia fifth on 102 points. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2AlTgWl

Cricket Australia shared a video in which Schiller can be seen greeting the Indian team, making it a memorable game for the youngster. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2GJRovW

All Indian teams that have stepped out on the park, have played to win, but not all have been successful. This one has the fast bowling firepower, the spin stocks and the batting good sense to ensure that Australia are well and truly put down by the time the Sydney Test. When the Melbourne celebrations are done and the new year beckons, you can be sure the attitude within the team will be: Bring it on. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2rZsb6A

One of the greatest bowlers of the game, Shane Warne has laid bare the numbers that show the Australian bowlers are as much to blame for the poor performances as the batsmen, unlike what has been the narrative in recent months. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2EX414f

In an open letter to Indian players and fans, under-fire commentator Kerry O'Keeffe has said that he is "shocked and saddened" about how negatively his words have been interpreted, and clarified that he had no intentions of disrespecting Indian cricket. from Top Cricketnext News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Q8duI4