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Virat Kohli fined, handed one demerit point for Sam Konstas shoulder barge December 26, 2024
Virat Kohli has been fined 20 percent of his match fees for a physical altercation with Australian debutant Sam Konstas during Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test. The incident, which involved shoulder contact and heated words, avoided a Level 2 offence, thereby sparing Kohli a potential suspension. Australia finished the day on 311/6.
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BJP vs Congress now over 'incorrect India map' December 26, 2024
BJP condemned Congress and Rahul Gandhi for allegedly misrepresenting Indian maps at an event in Karnataka celebrating the 1924 Congress session. BJP accused Congress of disrespecting India's sovereignty and engaging in vote bank politics, while Congress leaders dismissed the criticism, attributing it to jealousy. BJP demands police action against the organizers for violating laws concerning […]
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Konstas’ old fanboy moment for Kohli goes viral. Watch December 26, 2024
An old video of young Australian cricketer Sam Konstas expressing admiration for Virat Kohli has gone viral. This resurfaced clip coincided with an on-field altercation between Konstas and Kohli during the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at MCG. Konstas downplayed the incident, calling it an accidental bump and part of cricket’s high tensions.
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How facing Jasprit Bumrah came naturally to Sam Konstas December 26, 2024
Sam Konstas made a memorable Test debut with a brilliant 60 off 65 balls against India, boldly taking on Jasprit Bumrah. His brother Billy revealed a childhood error by their father exposed Sam to high-speed bowling early on. Australia's aggressive approach led them to 311 for six on the first day, with the Konstas family […]
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SLAT 2025 result declared, check direct link here December 26, 2024
Symbiosis International University (SIU) has declared the SLAT 2025 results on its official website, slat-test.org. The results are for the exams held on December 13 and 15, 2024. SLAT is SIU’s entrance exam for admissions to its law programs. Candidates can check and download their results online on the official website, or can check the […]
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Why Gukesh will not play in World Rapid and Blitz Championships December 26, 2024
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh, the youngest World Chess Champion, will miss the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York for rest and recovery. Gukesh's decision follows his intense 14-game win over Ding Liren. India's hopes now rest on rising stars Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi, while Magnus Carlsen remains the favorite.
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Rohit's batting slot all but confirmed for Boxing Day Test December 26, 2024
Indian captain Rohit Sharma is set to return to his opening role in the fourth Test against Australia, with KL Rahul moving to No.3 and Shubman Gill being excluded for this match. Australia's top-order, led by teenage opener Sam Konstas' explosive 60, took command on day one, finishing at 311/6 at the MCG.
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Kaboom! 19-year-old forces Bumrah to an unwanted record December 26, 2024
Opener Sam Konstas made a memorable Test debut, scoring an impressive 65-ball 60 against India on the first day of the Melbourne Test. Konstas aggressively took on bowler Jasprit Bumrah, hitting him for 18 runs in one over. Australia ended Day 1 at 311 for six, with the series tied at 1-1 after three Tests.
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'Not really dropped': Nayar on Gill's exclusion from playing XI December 26, 2024
Indian assistant coach Abhishek Nayar clarified that Shubman Gill's exclusion from the fourth Test against Australia was a strategic decision based on pitch conditions. All-rounder Washington Sundar was preferred to add depth and balance to the team. Nayar emphasized it was not a reflection on Gill's form. The decision has sparked discussions among cricket enthusiasts.
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'Absolutely unnecessary': Shastri on Kohli's confrontation with Konstas December 26, 2024
Former cricketers criticized Virat Kohli for bumping into Australian rookie Sam Konstas during the fourth Test in Melbourne. The incident occurred while Konstas was off to a flying start. Umpire Michael Gough and Usman Khawaja intervened to calm the situation. Ravi Shastri and Michael Vaughan disapproved of Kohli's actions, deeming them unnecessary and inappropriate.
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