Name: MCG Test day 4: India in driver's seat
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Description: Australia try to fight back after lunch but India is still in command in Melbourne

Australia try to fight back after lunch but India is still in command in Melbourne

MCG Test day 4: India in driver's seat

The Governing Council is expected to meet next week to decide on the venues for IPL 2021 and the dates may be also be approved then.

IPL&nbsp;2021 is likely to be played from&nbsp;April 9 to May 30 but the dates are subject to the approval of the Governing Council. Since the World Test Championship final is currently scheduled to start on June 18, the proposed IPL&nbsp;dates will give Team India a little over a fortnight to prepare for the much-anticipated final. The Governing Council is expected to meet next week to decide on the venues for the 14th edition of the cash-rich league and the dates may be also be approved then.&nbsp;

According to reports, ICC is planning an alternate venue for World Test Championship final in England due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

India qualified to play New Zealand&nbsp;in the World Test Championship final by beating England 3-1 in the Test series, but the&nbsp;much-anticipated final showdown in June may be moved out of Lord's. According to a report in the Times of India,&nbsp;ICC&nbsp;is planning an alternate venue in England due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A source in the apex cricket body told TOI&nbsp;that there could be a case of creating a similar bio-bubble as the ECB had for the last home summer. England had hosted West Indies, Pakistan and Australia in Southampton and Manchester last summer as both grounds have high class hotels in the premises Moreover, ECB&nbsp;has also announced 5 different venues for India's Test series in England from August.&nbsp;

27 wickets from 3 Tests including 4 five-wicket haul, Axar Patel couldn't have asked for a more fitting start to his Test career.

27 wickets from 3 Tests including 4 five-wicket haul, Axar&nbsp;Patel couldn't have asked for a more fitting start to his Test career. The all-rounder spun his web of destruction in such a way that English batsmen looked clueless for&nbsp;answers. Axar&nbsp;in fact now has the 2nd most 5-wicket-hauls in debut Test series, just 1 less than Australia's Rodney Hogg. Moreover, he now holds the record for the most number of 5-fers&nbsp;amongst Indians&nbsp;after first 3 Tests. Interestingly, the only Test England won on their tour to India was the one which didn't feature Axar&nbsp;and since then he has made the 3 Lions dance to the tune of his bowling.&nbsp;

CricBait: The Indian Safari powered by @BoatNirvana: England outclassed yet again as India qualify for World Test Championship final. Yash Chawla chats with Rajesh Tiwa

CricBait: The Indian Safari powered by @BoatNirvana: England outclassed yet again as India qualify for World Test Championship final. Yash Chawla chats with Rajesh Tiwary, Gaurav Sethi, Lav Vaid and Khyati Patel

India beat England in Ahmedabad and extended their winning run in home Tests under Virat to 10 games.

India have now made it a habit of staging strong comebacks in a series,&nbsp; as despite a big loss in the 1st Test, Virat Kohli's men bounced back to win 3 games in a row to take the Test series 3-1. India already had led England at the start of day 3 any any more runs would have been a bonus. Washington&nbsp;Sundar&nbsp;made sure it was a big enough as his unbeaten 96 helped India finish at 365, securing a 160-run lead. It proved good enough as England were bowled out for 135 and India didn't even had to bat again. India tamed the 3 Lions by an innings and 25 runs and extended their winning run in home Tests under Virat&nbsp;to 10 games. The result also meant that India has now qualified for the World Test Championship final and will face New Zealand at Lord's in June.&nbsp;

Gavaskar made his Test debut on March 6, 1971 against the West Indies and went to become the first cricketer ever to notch up 10,000 runs in Test cricket.

BCCI celebrated 50 glorious years of legendary former India captain&nbsp;Sunil Gavaskar&nbsp;by honouring him during day 3 of the Ahmedabad&nbsp;Test.&nbsp;Gavaskar made his Test debut on March 6, 1971 against the West Indies and went to become the first cricketer ever to notch up 10,000 runs in Test cricket. Interestingly, Gavaskar&nbsp;made another debut on Saturday as he joined social media by creating an account on Instagram. Sharing first picture there, Gavaskar&nbsp;wrote that he is ready for another debut.&nbsp;
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Last 3 Indian wickets fell within a span of just 5 balls as Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 96

He worked hard for what could have been his maiden Test ton but Washington Sundar&nbsp;was denied the milestone, as he remained stranded on 96 in the 1st innings of the 4th Test vs England. Last 3 Indian wickets fell within a span of just 5 balls with Sundar&nbsp;watching it from the other end. Never the less, he may have to wait for the feat but his 96 proved crucial for India to secure a 160-run 1st innings lead on a pitch which isn't very easy to bat on.&nbsp;

From Kiren Rijiju to PT Usha and Hima Das, tributes pour in after the sudden demise of India's middle and long-distance coach Nikolai Snesarev.

India's middle and long-distance coach Nikolai Snesarev, credited for the success of women distance runners at the 2010 Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, passed away in his room at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala on Friday. He was 72 years old. Tributes poured in for&nbsp;Snesarev&nbsp;as soon as the news of his sudden demise broke. From&nbsp;Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju&nbsp;to PT Usha&nbsp;and Hima&nbsp;Das, all paid condolences&nbsp;to his family and the entire athletics fraternity.

Sachin and Sehwag fire India Legends to a thumping 10-wicket win over Bangladesh Legends in Raipur.

Indian fans had a nostalgic Friday night as Sachin&nbsp;Tendulkar and Virender&nbsp;Sehwag&nbsp;rolled back the clock in the Road Safety World Series 2021. The openers fired India Legends to a thumping 10-wicket win over Bangladesh Legends in&nbsp;Raipur. Chasing a paltry target of 110,&nbsp;Sehwag smashed a 35-ball-80 and the Master Blaster scored an unbeaten 33, helping their side chase down the target&nbsp;in just 10.1 overs.&nbsp;After the match, Sachin tweeted that he enjoyed every second of being back on the field and it was great to see the audiences back in the stadium cheering for us. The&nbsp;inaugural edition of the&nbsp;Road Safety World Series was cancelled last year after just 4 games due to the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;

CricBait: The Indian Safari powered by Boat: Rishabh Pant & Washington Sundar rescue India vs England on Day 2. Yash Chawla chats with Sportoid’s Nitin Khanna

CricBait: The Indian Safari powered by Boat: Rishabh Pant &amp; Washington Sundar rescue India vs England on Day 2. Yash Chawla chats with Sportoid&rsquo;s Nitin Khanna,&nbsp; Rajesh Tiwary, Gaurav Sethi, and Khyati Patel

Day 2 of the 4th Test in Ahmedabad could have very easily belonged to England had Rishabh Pant not turned the tide against the visitors. Resuming at 24/1, India had a t

Day 2 of the 4th Test in Ahmedabad could have very easily belonged to England had Rishabh Pant not turned the tide against the visitors. Resuming at 24/1, India had a top-order collapse as Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane fell quickly, leaving India in a vulnerable position at 80/4. Rohit Sharma continued to fight but was dismissed for a hard-fought 49. Pant then changed the complexion of the game with his 3rd Test ton. He was well supported by Washington Sundar, who too brought up his half-century. Pant got out for 101 but Sundar's unbeaten 60 helped India end day 2 in command at 294/7, leading England by 89 runs.&nbsp;

India Vs England 2021: Rishabh Pant tames the 3 Lions with his 3rd overall and 1st Test hundred on home soil.

The pitch at the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/ahmedabad-s-motera-stadium-10-things-you-should-know-1614078140350">Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium</a> was proving tough to bat on as only 1 batsman managed a half-century from Indian and English camps combined. But it all changed the moment Rishabh Pant walked out to bat.
The Delhi lad tamed the 3 Lions with shots all over the ground and smashed his 3rd overall and 1st Test hundred on home soil with a six.&nbsp;
He was cautious to start with and brought up his half-century in 82 balls. But once Rohit Sharma fell, Pant cut loose and smashed next 50 runs in just 33 deliveries.
Interestingly, since his Test debut back in August 2018, no other batsman has notched up scores of over 90 more times than Pant.
Though he eventually got out on 101, but Pant is now the&nbsp;2nd highest run-scorer in Tests in 2020, just behind Joe Root.&nbsp;

South African cricket board has appointed Temba Bavuma as the new captain of the national ODI & T20 cricket teams.

South African cricket board has appointed Temba&nbsp;Bavuma&nbsp;as the new captain of the national&nbsp;ODI&nbsp;&amp; T20 cricket teams. Bavuma&nbsp;is now the first black captain in the history of South African cricket. Calling it a deeply significant moment, Bavuma&nbsp;said that he&nbsp;was determined to do justice to the job as both captain and player.
Bavuma&nbsp;replaces Quinton de Kock&nbsp;as the captain who has been given a mental health break by the board after a poor run as both a player and captain of the side. Dean Elgar meanwhile has been appointed as the leader of the Test team.&nbsp;

Shaquille O'Neal returned to the ring on Wednesday night, bringing his dynamic personality to All Elite Wrestling.

Shaquille O'Neal returned to the ring on Wednesday night, bringing his dynamic personality to All Elite Wrestling.
The NBA legend participated in a mixed tag match with Jade Cargill against Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet, during which he was sent crashing through a table.
O'Neal, a lifeline wrestling fan, previously participated in the WWE's WrestleMania in 2016.

UEFA confirmed on Thursday that Liverpool's second-leg Champions League round of 16 tie will also be at Puskas Arena in the Hungarian capital next Wednesday.

Liverpool and Leipzig are going to Budapest for a second time in the Champions League round of 16 next week.
UEFA confirmed on Thursday that Liverpool's second-leg home game will also be at Puskas Arena in the Hungarian capital next Wednesday.
The two teams travelled to Hungary for the first leg back in February due to German Covid-19 restrictions and will now do the same for the reverse fixture.
Jurgen Klopp's side lead the tie 2-0.

Kohli, who has gone 12 innings without a ton in Tests, now has the most number of ducks in the World Test Championship.

Virat Kohli has made it a habit of equalling <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/watch-dhoni-arrives-in-chennai-to-prepare-for-ipl-2021-1614832093337" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni's</a> records if not breaking them. During the 4th Test in Ahmedabad, the Delhi lad matched yet another MSD&nbsp;record, but he won't be proud of it this time around.&nbsp;
Kohli&nbsp;was out for his 8th duck as Indian captain in the first innings, equalling Dhoni's&nbsp;unwanted record. Both now hold the record for the most number of ducks by an India skipper. Interestingly, this is the second time Virat&nbsp;has been dismissed for a duck twice in a series.
The last time it happened was also against the 3 Lions, during the infamous 2014 tour. Kohli, who has gone 12 innings without a ton in Tests,&nbsp;now has the most number of ducks in the World Test Championship.
Having failed to open his account on 4 occasions during that period.
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/kohli-equals-another-dhoni-milestone-in-test-cricket-1614836063725" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli equals another MS Dhoni milestone in Test cricket</a>

Ben Stokes and Virat Kohli were seen exchanging words during day 1 of the 4th Test in Ahmedabad but the English all-rounder has played it down.

Ben Stokes and Virat&nbsp;Kohli were seen exchanging words during day 1 of the 4th Test in Ahmedabad but the English all-rounder&nbsp;has played down his heated exchange with the India captain. Stokes said that it was just 2 professionals showing they care about the sport they love and it was nothing untoward.

Tottenham have now won each of their last 6 away Premier League games against Fulham.

It may not have been convincing but&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;edged out Fulham&nbsp;1-0 on Thursday night to record&nbsp;2 consecutive Premier League wins for the first time since November. They had lost 5 of their previous 6 league games before that.&nbsp;Tosin Adarabioyo&nbsp;gifted Spurs the lead with an own goal in the 19th minute and the scoreline&nbsp;didn't change thereafter.&nbsp;Tottenham have now won each of their last 6 away Premier League games against Fulham.&nbsp;

Since Thomas Tuchel took charge of Chelsea on January 27, the Blues have been unbeaten in 10 games in all competitions.

Adding to Liverpool's humiliation, Chelsea beat them 1-0 at the Anfield&nbsp;on Thursday night and further dented their chances of finishing in the top 4. Another defeat meant that&nbsp;Liverpool become the first English top-flight reigning champions to lose 5 consecutive home league games.&nbsp;Mason Mount was the loan goal scorer of the game as his 43rd-minute strike proved to be the winner.&nbsp;Since Thomas&nbsp;Tuchel took charge of Chelsea on January 27, the Blues have been unbeaten in 10 games in all competitions.&nbsp;

IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings posted a picture of Dhoni arriving at the airport ahead of a training camp in the city.

The dates for IPL&nbsp;2021 haven't been decided yet but MS Dhoni is already breaking the internet&nbsp;with his arrival in Chennai to prepare for the new season of the league.
Chennai Super Kings posted a picture of Dhoni&nbsp;arriving at the airport ahead of a training camp in the city. Along with Dhoni, Ambati&nbsp;Rayudu&nbsp;also reached Chennai&nbsp;to prepare for the new season.
After a disappointing last season in the UAE&nbsp;which saw the 2-time champions finish 7th, Dhoni&nbsp;is determined to turn the fortunes around of the yellow brigade.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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