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"I'm not sure he (Virat Kohli) knows how to spell the word (sorry) but perhaps at the end of this long and cut-throat series let's hope the boys can come together and have a bit of a laugh and reflect on that," said Cricket Australian CEO while mocking Virat Kohli. (Photo: BCCI / AP)

Not sure if Kohli knows how to spell 'sorry': Cricket Australia CEO

James Sutherland, Cricket Australia CEO, took a dig ahead of the 4th India-Australia Test in Dharamsala.

23 Mar 2017 6:24 PM

"He (Virat Kohli) is a great leader and so we are fully supporting him," Cheteshwar Pujara said in Dharamsala where the Test series reaches its climax. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli is a 'great ambassador of game', says Cheteshwar Pujara

Pujara said he regretted how the series had been dogged by controversy but said India were all behind Kohli.

23 Mar 2017 5:33 PM

The Annual Retainer amounts were enhanced for all the categories and Grade A players will be paid Rs 2 crores per annum, Grade B will be paid Rs 1 Crore per annum and Grade C will be paid Rs 50 lakhs per annum. (Photo: BCCI)

BCCI COA double salaries of Virat Kohli and co.

The COA met earlier in the day and decided on the Annual Player Contracts for men cricketers for the period ending September 30, 2017.

22 Mar 2017 8:52 PM

$Mitchell Starc maintained that his foot fracture was not as serious as the one that kept him out of much of the 2015-16 season. (Photo: Cricket Australia)$

India scared of defeat to us, says Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc was forced to fly back home with a foot stress fracture after the 2nd Test in Bengaluru, which the visitors lost by 75 runs.

22 Mar 2017 5:49 PM

Mitchell Johnson says that if the wicket at Dharamsala turns out to be more of an Australian kind then Bird would come in as the third quick in the Playing XI. (Photo: Cricket Australia)

India will be 'nervous' in 4th Test: Johnson

Mitchell Johnson feels that Steve Smith could bring in Jackson Bird, at the expense of spinner Steve O'Keefe for the final Test.

22 Mar 2017 2:58 PM

David Warner's track record means his position at the top of the order is in no way under threat for the fourth and decisive Test at Dharamsala, but the old questions about his ability to score runs away from home have been raised yet again. (Photo: AFP)

David Warner not worried by lack of runs in India series

David Warner experienced a similar downturn in fortunes during the last Australian summer.

22 Mar 2017 11:25 AM

Two batches of 25 coaches each will participate and moves are afoot to have more such courses in batches. (Photo: BCCI)

BCCI, CA to partner for exchange programs

The first batch has 25 women coaches attending the program and the 2nd batch has 25 men coaches participating in this course.

21 Mar 2017 9:58 PM

Peter Handscomb batted for most of the last day for an unbeaten 72 and shared a match-saving 124-run partnership with Shaun Marsh as Australia salvaged a draw. (Photo: BCCI)

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: Handscomb hangs on as Australia salvage a draw

Handscomb guided Australia to 204-6 to ensure India had no chance to snatch a late victory.

20 Mar 2017 5:11 PM

India are on the front foot, and will be looking to bowl the Aussies on day five of the Ranchi Test. (Photo: BCCI)

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: Gritty Australia eek out a draw in Ranchi

Fifties from Peter Handscomb, Shaun Marsh helped did not allow India to take 2-1 lead in the series.

20 Mar 2017 9:37 AM

While Cheteshwar Pujara recorded his third Test double-century in his 47th match, Wriddhiman Saha posted a career-best Test knock to take India way past Australia's first innings score of 451. (Photo: PTI)

Cheteshwar Pujara, Wriddhiman Saha put India on top in 3rd Test

The day belonged to Pujara (202) and Saha (117), who put on 199 for the 7th wicket to frustrate the Australian bowling attack.

19 Mar 2017 7:17 PM

A 199-run seventh-wicket partnership between Cheteshwar Pujara and Wriddhiman Saha gave India a 152-run lead after they declared their first innings at 603-9 against Australia. (Photo: AP)

India vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 4: Pujara, Saha push Australia on backfoot

Defiant Cheteshwar Pujara (202) and gritty Wriddhiman Saha (117) secure India's 152-run lead.

19 Mar 2017 9:43 AM

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara put up 102 runs together for the second wicket in the first session and successfully countered the Aussie pace attack. (Photo: BCCI)

Cheteshwar Pujara's ability to soak in pressure makes it easy: Murali Vijay

Cheteshwar Pujara batted through the day to remain unbeaten on 130 and keep India afloat at 360 for six, 91 runs short of Australia.

18 Mar 2017 8:01 PM

Pat Cummins, making a return after playing his only Test for Australia in 2011, got crucial breaks including the prized scalp of India skipper Virat Kohli. (Photo: BCCI)

Pat Cummins strikes pull India back, Cheteshwar Pujara stands firm

India were 306 for six at stumps, still trailing the visitors by 91 runs. Pujara (130) and Wriddhiman (18) were batting at stumps.

18 Mar 2017 5:55 PM

Cheteshwar Pujara became the first Indian batsman to score a hundred in the ongoing Test series against Australia. (Photo: BCCI)

India vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 3: India 360/6 at stumps as Pujara scores a ton

Cheteshwar Pujara stays put as India stay in hunt to go past Australia's first innings total of 451.

18 Mar 2017 9:40 AM

In reply to formidable Australian total of 451, KL Rahul (67) shared a 91-run opening stand with Murali Vijay (42*) and ensured that the visitors never come in a dominant position. (Photo: BCCI)

India vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 2: Openers lead India's solid reply to Australia's 451 in Ranchi

At stumps on Day 2, India stood comfortably on 120-1 with Murali Vijay (42*) and Cheteshwar Pujara (10*) at the crease after KL Rahul's 67.

17 Mar 2017 5:44 PM

Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell. (Photo: PTI)

India vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 2: India 120/1 after Australia amass 451

India make solid start after hundreds from Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell powered Australia to 451.

17 Mar 2017 9:02 AM

Virat Kohli fell awkwardly while trying to cut off a boundary at long-on and instantly walked away, clutching his shoulder. (Photo: BCCI)

Virat Kohli to undergo scans on shoulder after fielding mishap

Virat Kohli hurt his shoulder while fielding and went off the field in the 40th over, leaving vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane to lead the side.

16 Mar 2017 9:12 PM

Steve Smith, who crossed the 5,000-run mark in his 52nd Test, became the first Australian captain to score two hundreds in a series in India. He hit 109 in the opener in Pune. (Photo: PTI)

Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell power Australia to 299-4

Steve Smith brought up his 19th Test century with a boundary off Murali Vijay, raising his bat to the acknowledge the generous applause.

16 Mar 2017 8:18 PM

Steve Smith became the third fastest batsman from his country to reach the 5,000-run mark, at the Jharkhand Cricket Association stadium. (Photo: BCCI)

Steve Smith becomes 3rd fastest Australian to score 5,000 runs in Test cricket

Steve Smith took 97 innings to reach the 5,000-run mark, just two innings behind former Aussie opener Matthew Hayden.

16 Mar 2017 3:54 PM

Under-fire skipper Steve Smith cracked a gritty century as he combined with the recalled Glenn Maxwell to give Australia the opening day honours in the third Test against India in Ranchi. (Photo: PTI)

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 1: India toil as Smith, Maxwell power Aussies to 299/4 at stumps

Steve Smith (117*) brought up his 19th Test ton while Glenn Maxwell (82*) scored his 1st Test fifty.

16 Mar 2017 9:22 AM

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