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Travis Head’s unique "finger on the ice" celebration after dismissing Rishabh Pant in the Boxing Day Test sparks both intrigue and controversy, drawing reactions from players and critics.

Travis Head explains 'finger on ice' celebration after dismissing Pant

Head's celebration quickly gained attention and went viral on social media. After the match, Australian captain Pat Cummins was asked about it and he offered a lighthearted explanation.

Australia batter Travis Head has explained his unusual celebration after dismissing Rishabh Pant in the Boxing Day Test, stating it signifies "finger on the ice," a quirky gesture that he first showed during the tour of Sri Lanka.
After batting through an entire session, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant appeared poised to guide India to a draw on the final day of the Boxing Day Test.
However, Head turned the game on its head by dismissing Pant, which triggered a dramatic Indian collapse and paved the way for a 184-run Australian victory, giving the hosts a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Pant mis-timed a pull shot and was caught at long-on, after which Head celebrated the moment with his distinctive gesture of folding the fingers of his left hand into a circle and dipping the forefinger of his right hand into it.
"Finger on the ice. I started in Sri Lanka. I put my finger on the ice and be ready to go for the next one," Head told 'Triple M Radio' after the Melbourne Test.
"I didn't expect to be bowling. I thought Galle would be my next bowling. I'll go put it down in a little cup of ice, be ready to go up there next," he added, referring to Australia's upcoming tour of the island nation.
Head's celebration quickly gained attention and went viral on social media. After the match, Australian captain Pat Cummins was asked about it and he offered a lighthearted explanation.
"I can explain it. It's his finger so hot he's got to put in a cup of ice. Yeah that's what it is," Cummins told reporters.
"So, that's normally the running joke. It was in the Gabba or somewhere he got a wicket as well and just straight to the fridge, grabs a bucket of ice, puts his finger in and just walks in front of Lyno (Nathan Lyon)...just like that (he) thinks it's very funny.
"So that's what it would have been, nothing else."
However, Head's celebration didn't sit well with former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu, who demanded "stringent action" against the Australian player, calling it "obnoxious".
"Travis head's obnoxious behaviour during the course of the Melbourne test doesn't auger well for for the gentleman's game...sets the worst possible example when there are kids, women , young &amp; old watching the game.
"...this caustic conduct did not insult an individual but a nation of 1.5 billion Indians...stringent punishment that would serve a deterrent for the future generations needs to be slapped on him so that no one dares follow suit !!!" Sidhu posted on X.
The two teams will play the pivotal final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting January 3.

Rohit Sharma admits India’s mental struggles after their 184-run loss to Australia in the Melbourne Test, with a series-deciding fifth Test on the horizon.

Rohit Sharma reflects on India’s disappointing loss to Australia in MCG Test

Rohit said the team wanted to have a go at the target despite its daunting nature.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Monday said the 184-run drubbing at the hands of Australia in the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground is "mentally disturbing", conceding that his team failed to fight in the match.&nbsp;
India will now head to Sydney for the fifth and final Test trailing 1-2 in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The series finale begins on January 3.&nbsp;
"It is mentally disturbing when you can't do what you have come to do," Rohit, whose own poor form has been under the scanner, told reporters after the game.
"It is pretty disappointing. There are ways to win games and we fell short in finding ways to win the game here. We wanted to fight till the end and unfortunately, we couldn't do it," he said in the post-match presentation ceremony.
Australia were struggling at 91 for six in their second innings with the overall lead yet to touch 200 on Sunday but managed to make it a 340-run target for the visitors. Rohit admitted his team could not exploit the favourable situation.
"We had Australia 90 for 6. We know things can get tough, but we want to play tough cricket from hard situations. But we were not good enough. I went back to my room and thought about what else we could have done as a team," Rohit said.
"But we threw everything we had, they fought hard, especially that last-wicket partnership, which probably cost us the game there," he added.
Rohit said the team wanted to have a go at the target despite its daunting nature.
"We knew 340 wasn't going to be easy. We tried to set a platform and keep wickets in hand for the last two sessions, but they bowled perfectly as well. We wanted to go for the target, but we didn't set the platform from our side," he noted.
The Mumbaikar lauded Nitish Kumar Reddy for making a fine hundred during the first innings, and hoped the youngster will climb the ladder.
"He's coming here for the first time, these conditions can get really tough, but he showed great character, solid technique as well.
"He's got everything to be successful at this level, I hope he goes from strength to strength, and he's got all the backing from the team as well," he said.
The 37-year-old also patted pacer Jasprit Bumrah for leading the Indian bowling attack almost singlehandedly.
"Absolutely brilliant, We've been watching him for so many years now, coming here and getting the job done. He's not a statistical person.
"He just wants to play for the country and do well for the team, but unfortunately he's not got a lot of support from the other side," he added.
Wanted to take India win out of equation
Australian skipper Pat Cummins justified the move to not declare their second innings, saying he wanted to snuff out any chances for an Indian win.
"We wanted to take an India victory out of the equation (on batting on and not declaring). We had plenty of runs to play with, and as many helmets around the bat as we could.
"We put a lot of work into our lower-order batting, we work a lot on how best to bowl to the opposition batters firstly, but also how we can contribute with the bat." Cummins said the MCG Test was one of the best he has been a part of in his career with record crowds turning up on all five days.
"What an amazing Test match, I reckon one of the best I've been part of. All week the crowd has been ridiculous, and it's been amazing to be part of.
"Marnus helped me out in that second innings big time, happy to contribute with the bat as well. Amazing innings from Steve too," he added.

Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant (30 off 104) batted out the entire second session to take India to 112/3 but the latter’s fall opened the doors for the home team.

Australia beat India by 184 runs in fourth Test

Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant (30 off 104) batted out the entire second session to take India to 112/3 but the latter&rsquo;s fall opened the doors for the home team.

India slumped to a demoralising 184-run loss to Australia in the fourth Test here on Monday with contemporary greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failing to come good yet again, signalling that their walk towards the exit door is not too far.
Chasing a near improbable target of 340, both Rohit (9 off 40 balls) and Kohli (5) failed to battle their technical frailties and mental cobwebs as India lost seven wickets for 34 runs in just 20.4 overs in the final session to be all out for 155 in 79.1 overs.
Australian captain Pat Cummins (3/28 in 18 overs) was superb as usual and Scott Boland was also magnificent (3/39 in 16 overs) in his every spell.
Nathan Lyon (2/37 in 20.1 overs) took advantage of variable bounce while Mitchell Starc (1/25 in 16 overs) got the prized scalp of Kohli.
This was after an 88-run fourth-wicket stand between Yashasvi Jasiwal and Rishabh Pant.
"Pretty disappointing. We wanted to fight but we could not do it," a dejected Rohit said in the post-match presentation.
"We tried everything but they fought hard. We did not grab our chances," he conceded.
Australia now lead the series 2-1 and unless India draw level in Sydney, a third successive World Test Championship final could become a distant dream. Even to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India would need to post a win.
Save Jaiswal (84, 208 balls), whose controversial caught-behind in which the third umpire overruled technology to adjudge him out, none of the other batters performed well enough to save the team.
"They batted well in the middle session. We knew that we had to get one breakthrough and anything can happen and that proved to be the case.
"We had plenty of runs to play with, we had plenty of fielders with the helmet around," a beaming Cummins, who was also adjudged player of the match for his haul of six wickets, said in the presentation ceremony.
The art of saving Test matches has slowly become extinct but India would have depended on their two senior-most players, who are also fighting to save their legacy and reputation built over nearly two decades.
In case of Rishabh Pant, it was one bad shot too many after a full session in which he concentrated. He got a rank long hop from Travis Head but after a 103-ball vigil, it all came to a naught.
Even Jaiswal's guts and grit couldn't prevent a once highly-rated, but currently a trifle over-rated, Indian batting line-up from implosion with over-the-hill seniors and young superstars unable to handle the pressure.
The defeat could have severe repercussions as there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel for skipper Rohit.
As for Kohli, despite all his white-ball exploits, the problems outside the off-stump will stick out like a sore thumb.
For Rohit, his ultra-defensive approach in the opening slot, is causing India to stare down the barrel with alarming regularity.
Rohit did all the hard work during the first hour before opposition skipper Cummins got his bunny for the 10th time in Test matches.
Kohli could never control his urge of playing the cover drive again and was caught at first slip after Mitchell Starc pushed one across with the angle.
Rahul was out without troubling the scorers after getting a second good ball in the game.
Rohit's decision to bat up the order backfired and it also tinkered with Rahul's mindset despite him being perfectly fine opening the innings.
The captaincy was pedestrian as he let the game drift on occasions and there were lot of phases that led to India's defeat but none more telling than the final wicket partnership between Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon where the target went out of reach on Sunday.
Save Jasprit Bumrah, who once again toiled manfully for 50 overs and took nine wickets, and find-of-the-series Nitish Reddy, who scored a gritty hundred, there are no positives to be taken from this defeat.
The batting, save for the second innings in the opening Perth Test, has been absolutely below par and India won't be doing themselves any favours if they have walking wickets at the top of the order.
The team is going through a tough transition and it is now time that their feisty head coach Gautam Gambhir shows some spark along with chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground set a new all-time attendance record during the India-Australia fourth Test, with 350,700 spectators attending the match.

India vs Australia: MCG sets attendance record with 350,700 spectators

After lunch, as India fought to chase a challenging 340-run target, the attendance surpassed 60,000.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) set a new all-time attendance record on Monday, with the total attendance for the fourth Test between India and Australia reaching an unprecedented 350,700. The crowd of 51,371 spectators at lunch on Day 5 pushed the overall attendance past the previous record of 350,535, set during the 1937 Ashes series when Don Bradman was at his peak.
After lunch, as India fought to chase a challenging 340-run target, the attendance surpassed 60,000. Cricket Australia confirmed that the MCG's total attendance of 350,700 was the largest for any Test match ever played at the venue. This number also surpassed the previous record for a Test in Australia, which was set during the 1937 Ashes match.
The fourth Test has become the second most-attended Test match in history, just behind the India-Pakistan clash at Eden Gardens in 1999, which drew 465,000 spectators. On Day 1, 87,242 fans packed the stadium, while Day 2 saw a new record with 85,147 attendees, and Day 3 welcomed 83,073. Day 4 had 43,867 spectators in the stands.
All tickets for Day 5 were priced at 10 Australian dollars.
Stuart Fox, the Melbourne Cricket Club&rsquo;s boss, expressed his amazement at the event&rsquo;s scale, telling cricket.com.au, &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve not seen anything like it at a cricket match.&rdquo; He added, &ldquo;The spirit in the stadium was incredible, with all of our staff remarking on how happy the crowd was. I thought Taylor Swift was big, but this has been something else. With Taylor Swift coming in, a fantastic AFL season, and this Boxing Day Test, 2024 is going to be hard to beat, I can assure you.&rdquo;

Ravi Shastri discusses the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, with Kohli expected to continue for a few more years, while Rohit’s career decision depends on his form.

Ravi Shastri weighs in on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's future in cricket

Rohit Sharma, instead of playing his natural aggressive style, appeared to adopt a defensive mindset amidst his lean patch, which didn&rsquo;t pay off.

Ravi Shastri, former head coach of the Indian cricket team, believes that Virat Kohli still has several years of cricket left in him. However, when it comes to Rohit Sharma, Shastri feels that the decision regarding his future in the game should be made by the player himself.
Both Kohli and Rohit have been facing poor form in the ongoing Test series against Australia, which has led to significant criticism from fans and cricket experts. During Day 5 of the fourth Test in Melbourne, commentator Mark Nicholas asked Shastri on Star Sports whether he thought the series could mark the end of the road for the two Indian cricketers.
Shastri responded by saying, &ldquo;I think Virat will play for some time. Forget the way he got out, or whatever. I think he'll play for another three or four years. As far as Rohit is concerned, it's a call. At the top of the order, you know, just feel the footwork isn't the same. He's probably at times, late in meeting the ball so it's his call at the end of the series.&rdquo;
On the fifth day, India&rsquo;s chase of a 340-run target was off to a disastrous start. Rohit Sharma (9 off 40 balls) spent considerable time against the Australian attack but was dismissed again by Pat Cummins (2/10), marking his tenth Test match dismissal by the Australian bowler. Kohli (5 off 29), unable to resist the cover drive, was caught at slip after an angled delivery from Mitchell Starc.
By lunchtime, India was struggling at 33 for 3, with hopes of a win fading fast. KL Rahul failed to score, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, though surviving longer, could only muster 14 runs off 83 deliveries.
This cautious approach reflected India&rsquo;s diminishing chances of victory. Earlier in the day, Jasprit Bumrah had completed a remarkable 13th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, helping India dismiss Australia for 234 in their second innings.
Rohit Sharma, instead of playing his natural aggressive style, appeared to adopt a defensive mindset amidst his lean patch, which didn&rsquo;t pay off. Meanwhile, Jaiswal also curbed his natural attacking instincts, even surviving a close call when a late-moving delivery from Cummins narrowly avoided an edge to the gully. Rahul followed soon after, dismissed by a ball that moved away late.

Virat Kohli was booed by fans after his dismissal in the Boxing Day Test against Australia. Following the incident, he had a brief stand-off with the crowd at MCG, adding to the controversy.

Virat Kohli Faces Boos and Stand-Off with Fans After Dismissal in Boxing Day Test

Kohli's conduct has become a hot topic in the ongoing fourth Test where he shoulder-charged 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas on the opening day. It resulted in a fine and a demerit point.

Star India batter Virat Kohli was booed and jeered while walking back to the dressing room after his dismissal in the Boxing Day Test against Australia here on Friday, prompting him to turn around for a brief stand-off with the fans.
Kohli's conduct has become a hot topic in the ongoing fourth Test where he shoulder-charged 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas on the opening day. It resulted in a fine and a demerit point.
On Friday, Kohli batted well for his 36 before being caught behind off Scott Boland.
He was dismissed shortly after a mix-up with Yashasvi Jaiswal resulted in the opener running himself out at 82. Watch video: 
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As he entered the tunnel leading up to the dressing room, fans in that section of the MCG began booing him and also made some comments in a short clip that has since gone viral.
Kohli strode back after hearing something that was not clearly audible in the 22-second video.
The 36-year-old didn't seem pleased as he looked at the stands on his left before being escorted back to his original destination by a security personnel.
His face off with Konstas on Thursday was condemned as unnecessary by even former India players. ALSO WATCH: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/watch-yashasvi-jaiswal-run-out-following-mix-up-with-virat-kohli-in-boxing-day-test-1735286663343" target="_blank">Yashasvi Jaiswal Run Out Following Mix-Up With Virat Kohli in Boxing Day Test</a> &nbsp;

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has been awarded honorary membership by the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Club, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to the sport.

Sachin Tendulkar Accepts Honorary Membership at Melbourne Cricket Club

Earlier in 2012, Tendulkar was awarded the Order of Australia, one of the country's highest honours.

The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) on Friday said Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar has accepted its invitation to become an honourary member of the prestigious institution.
Founded in 1838, the MCC is one of the oldest sports clubs in Australia and is responsible for the management and development of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), one of the game's premier venues.
"An icon honoured. The MCC is pleased to announce that former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar has accepted an Honorary Cricket Membership, acknowledging his outstanding contribution to the game," the MCC posted on 'X'.
The legendary Tendulkar currently holds the record of most runs at MCG with 449 from five Tests at an average of 44.90 and a strike-rate of 58.69 with a hundred and three fifties.
Earlier in 2012, Tendulkar was awarded the Order of Australia, one of the country's highest honours.
The MCG is currently hosting the vital fourth and penultimate Test match between India and Australia with the rubber evenly poised at 1-1.

Tensions rose as Virat Kohli and debutant Sam Konstas clashed during the fourth Test. Despite the altercation, Konstas shone with a remarkable debut fifty.

Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas Clash During Boxing Day Test

Konstas might have dismissed it as routine but former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting blamed Kohli for instigating the exchange.

Virat Kohli and Australian youngster Sam Konstas were on Thursday involved in a physical altercation because of which the Indian superstar was fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point even though it was played down as an accidental bump by the 19-year-old debutant.
The brief showdown took place after the 10th over of the Australian innings on the opening day of the fourth Test here when the players were crossing over. Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch in the face off that was initiated by the travelling star.
Kohli was eventually charged with breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct by on-field umpires Joel Wilson and Michael Gough, third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid and fourth umpire Shawn Craig.
He accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft at the end of day's play.
"Virat Kohli has been fined 20 percent of his match fee and awarded one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct," the ICC said in a statement.
"No formal hearing was needed as Kohli accepted the sanctions propsed by Match Referee Andy Pycroft," it added.
After the physical contact, both players quickly turned around to glance at each other and engage in a heated exchange of words before Konstas' teammate Usman Khawaja stepped in to separate them. The on-field umpires also had a word with the two and things cooled down rather quickly.
Speaking to reporters after stumps, Konstas said Kohli bumped into him but it wasn't deliberate.
"I was just doing my gloves and I think he accidentally bumped me. I think that's just cricket and can happen with tension," said the teenager.
"I think the emotions got to both of us," Konstas had told 'Channel 7' during the second session.
The ICC's Code of Conduct states that "any form of inappropriate physical contact is prohibited in cricket. Without limitation, players will breach this regulation if they deliberately, recklessly and/or negligently walk or run into or shoulder another player or umpire".
Konstas, who was batting on 27 at the time, went on to hit Jasprit Bumrah for two boundaries and a six in the next over.
The teenager scored a stunning fifty on debut before Ravindra Jadeja trapped him leg before wicket.
India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, who addressed the media in the end-of-day press conference, also brushed aside the incident as nothing big.
"When you play a game, there will be emotions but it is not as big as it seems. I wasn't aware of what happened and don't know what was said," he said in response to queries.
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Kohli criticised for his actions
Konstas might have dismissed it as routine but former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting blamed Kohli for instigating the exchange. He went to the extent of saying that Kohli could face disciplinary action for it.
"Have a look where Virat walks. Virat's walked one whole pitch over to his right and instigated that confrontation. No doubt in my mind whatsoever," Ponting said on Channel 7 while watching the replay of the incident.
"I have no doubt that the umpires and the referee will have a good look at that. Fielders should be nowhere near the batsman at that stage.
"It looked to me that Konstas looked up really late, wouldn't even know anyone is in front of him. That man on-screen there (Kohli) might have a few questions to answer," Ponting added.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who was at the helm during Kohli's captaincy, said the run-in was unnecessary.
"There is a line and you don't want to overstep that line. That's unnecessary, totally unnecessary. You don't want to see that. You know Virat is a senior player, he has been captain of the side," he said on 'Fox Sports'.
"He will have his own explanations for this but it's something you don't want to see. One person who would be watching, his eyes locked into the proceedings is Andy Pycroft," he added.

India reduced Australia to 311/6 at stumps on Day 1, with debutant Sam Konstas impressing with a 60-run knock. Jasprit Bumrah claimed 3 wickets.

India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Day 1 Summary

Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72), and Steve Smith (68 not out) all contributed with fifties on a good batting surface.

Jasprit Bumrah's knack of coming up with magic deliveries in crunch situations kept India alive after Australia's top-order, headlined by teen debutant Sam Konstas' stroke-filled half-century, guided the hosts to 311 for 6 on the opening day of the fourth Test here on Thursday.
If Konstas' audacious 60 off 65 balls enthralled the near sell-out crowd of over 80,000 at the MCG during a humid morning session, Bumrah's (3/75 in 21 overs) deception of length to dismiss Travis Head (0) also had its takers as chants of 'Boom, Boom, Booooomraaaaaaah' reverberated through the stands.
Coming into the Test with back-to-back hundreds, Head couldn't judge the length of a Bumrah delivery that was pitched slightly fuller than what the batter expected. He shouldered his arms trusting the bounce but the 66.2 overs old Kookaburra nipped back to clip the off-bail.
In the next over, he removed an out-of-form Mitchell Marsh (4), having got Usman Khawaja (57 off 121 balls) with the half-tracker in the post-lunch session.
The first two sessions, however, belonged to Australia with senior players Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne (72 off 145 balls) and Steve Smith (68 batting, 111 balls) scoring half-centuries.
The final session was all about Bumrah magic. The Indian spearhead didn't let the hosts completely walk away with the game which they threatened to do at one stage.
He now has 24 wickets in the series. With Mohammed Siraj (0/69 in 15 overs) off-colour, Bumrah didn't have much support save off-spinner Washington Sundar (1/37 in 12 overs), who bowled a containing line.
Akash Deep (1/59 in 19 overs) though got Alex Carey with the second new ball at the fag end of the day.
Even Ravindra Jadeja (1/54 in 14 overs) leaked runs despite getting Konstas out and Nitish Reddy, the batting all-rounder, was only used before the second new ball was taken.
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'Sam Jams at the G'
The morning was owned by the precocious 19-year-old from New South Wales.
Konstas didn't show any nerves during his scintillating knock, which comprised of two sixes off Bumrah.
He also didn't mind a good scrap with India's superstar Virat Kohli, whose shoulder brush with the 19-year-old led to a brief confrontation.
In fact, Bumrah was hit for a six for the first time in a Test since Cameron Green hit him for one back in 2021. The gap between Konstas' first six, which was a lap scoop, and the one that Green hit three years ago was 4000 legal Test match deliveries.
After a conventional lap scoop for maximum, Konstas also hit a reverse lap scoop towards third man for another boundary. The second six was pummelled over mid-on.
The way he attacked the Indian bowling with gusto gave his veteran opening partner Khawaja a chance to get back to form with a patient half-century.
But Khawaja would be really annoyed with himself as he couldn't time a pull shot off a Bumrah half-tracker, which went straight into KL Rahul's hands in the post-lunch session.
The duo added 89 runs in such quick time that Labuschagne and last match's centurion Smith didn't need to show any urgency.
For Konstas, it all began with a few play and misses off Bumrah's opening over but as soon as the teenager got his first couple of runs, things changed dramatically.
The fearlessness of youth stood out on the big stage as Konstas pulled off the lap-scoop against Bumrah before smashing him over mid-on for another maximum.
The fans and experts alike were forced to think the last time Bumrah (1/50 in 15 overs) was hit for two sixes in his first spell of a Test match. They couldn't because it never happened in a first spell.
The stump mic caught Bumrah saying "Beginner's Luck" but Konstas seemed to have enough wares to answer his probing queries. And it was laced with a lot of spunk as he got into a verbal duel with Kohli after their shoulders brushed while crossing each other.
He often shuffled towards leg-stump to make room and on one occasion, crunched Bumrah past cover.
Mohammed Siraj was welcomed into the attack with a loud round of boos as he sledged the youngster due to his unconventional hitting style.
In all, Konstas hit six fours apart from the two maximums. Only Akash bowled a good channel among the pacers as Siraj was guilty of going too full or too short.
As Australia scored at more than a fair clip, skipper Rohit Sharma had to introduce Ravindra Jadeja (1/33 in 11 overs) in the 16th over to at least stem the flow of runs before it went out of hand.
The decision did pay dividends as the seasoned spinner got an arm ball to skid through with the angle to trap Konstas in front.
Khawaja and Labuschagne then added 65 for the second wicket with the Pakistan-born opener hitting Akash for a couple of boundaries to complete his first fifty of the series.

No play was possible on Friday with the double-header at the MCG washed out due to rain.

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No play was possible on Friday with the double-header at the MCG washed out due to rain.

Persistent rain in Melbourne washed out the double-header in the T20 World Cup on Friday, without even the toss taking place due to the downpours at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The much-awaited clash between traditional rivals Australia &amp; England was abandoned due to the poor weather. While there was a dry period of 90 minutes which gave hopes of a curtailed encounter, the rain gods intervened once again, leaving the umpires with no other option but to call it off.
Earlier in the day, even the Afghanistan-Ireland game was called off due to the inclement weather. It was the second game in a row for the Blue Tigers where they had to settle for a point due to the incessant downpour.
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Special street-art mural in tribute to Indian stars. 

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Melbourne gears up for India vs Pakistan with special street mural featuring Indian stars

Watch how Melbourne is gearing up for the #INDvPAK match with a special street art featuring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya.

A special street-art mural consisting of portraits of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Hardik Pandya at Higson Lane in Melbourne was created by fans.

The official Twitter handle of the city of Melbourne uploaded a special video where the city is gearing up for the high-octane clash between India and Pakistan. In a special gesture, the city decided to prepare a mural featuring a few Indian stars.
The mural consists of portraits of the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, former captain Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya, as fans from all around came together to put together a special tribute. The video also shows the art of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where the match is scheduled to take place.&nbsp;
The artwork is located in the Higson Lane area of the city.
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Australians gave their final goodbye to spin legend Shane Warne on Wednesday at Melbourne Cricket Stadium.
More than 50 thousand people were gathered for Shane Warne's memorial service at the iconic MCG. It was an emotional farewell for many as the Australian legend created many records at MCG, which were etched in the memories of his fans and family. Warne took his 700th Test wicket at the same venue as well and became the first bowler to reach the milestone.
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At the memorial service, Warne's three children's Brooke, Jackson and Summer paid an emotional tribute to their father. After that, Anthony Callea performed a rendition of Andrea Bocelli's ' The Prayer' which was followed by Jazz trumpeter Matt Jordell's performance.
Shane Warne was died at the age of 52 earlier this month from a suspected heart attack while on holiday om Koh Samui, Thailand.
He was considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
Shane Warne's private funeral was already been held, which was attended by dozens of celebrities including former England captain Michael Vaughan.

'Goodbye Warney': Australians give emotional tribute to Shane Warne at Melbourne Cricket Ground

At the memorial service, Warne's three children's Brooke, Jackson and Summer paid an emotional tribute to their father

'Goodbye Warnie': Australians give emotional tribute to Shane Warne at Melbourne Cricket Ground

Australians gave their final goodbye to spin legend Shane Warne on Wednesday at Melbourne Cricket Stadium.
More than 50 thousand people were gathered for Shane Warne's memorial service at the iconic MCG. It was an emotional farewell for many as the Australian legend created many records at MCG, which were etched in the memories of his fans and family. Warne took his 700th Test wicket at the same venue as well and became the first bowler to reach the milestone.
At the memorial service, Warne's three children's&nbsp;Brooke, Jackson and Summer paid an emotional tribute to their father. After that, Anthony Callea performed a rendition of Andrea Bocelli's ' The Prayer' which was followed by Jazz trumpeter Matt Jordell's performance.
Shane Warne was died at the age of 52 earlier this month from a suspected heart attack while on holiday om Koh Samui, Thailand.
He was considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
Shane Warne's private funeral was already been held, which was attended by dozens of celebrities including former England captain Michael Vaughan.

Shane Warne's&nbsp;memorial service was held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, where the former Australian great&nbsp;&nbsp;made many iconic performances for his team

Australians bade their final goodbyes to spin legend Shane Warne on Wednesday at Melbourne Cricket Stadium.
More than 50 thousand people were gathered for Shane Warne's memorial service at the iconic MCG. It was an emotional farewell for many as the Australian legend created many records at MCG, which were etched in the memories of his fans and family. Warne took his 700th Test wicket at the same venue as well and became the first bowler to reach the milestone.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/dad-you-were-taken-away-so-soon-shane-warne-s-family-speak-about-their-loss-1646662882807" target="_blank">'Dad, you were taken away so soon', Shane Warne's family speak about their loss</a>
At the memorial service, Warne's three children Brooke, Jackson and Summer paid an emotional tribute to their father. After that, Anthony Callea performed a rendition of Andrea Bocelli's ' The Prayer' which was followed by Jazz trumpeter Matt Jordell's performance.
Shane Warne&nbsp;died at the age of 52 earlier this month from a suspected heart attack while on holiday in&nbsp;Koh Samui, Thailand.
He was considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
Shane Warne's private funeral before this state memorial service was attended by dozens of celebrities including former England captain Michael Vaughan.

Australia have made two changes in their Playing XI for the third Ashes Test, starting on Boxing Day at The Melbourne Cricket Ground

Ashes 2021-22: Australia reveal their Playing XI for Boxing Day Test at MCG

With Jhye Richardson and Josh Hazlewood being injured, Australia made two changes in their Playing XI. Check Australia Playing XI here

Australia have made two changes in their Playing XI for the third Ashes Test, starting on Boxing Day at The Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Skipper Pat Cummins revealed on Christmas Day that Scott Boland will make his debut for Australia. Meanwhile, the regular skipper too returned to Australia Playing XI after missing the previous Test.
When Boland earns his baggy green hat on Sunday, the 32-year-old will become the first indigenous Australian Test player since Jason Gillespie's last match in 2006
Pacer Jhye Richardson will miss the Boxing Day Test due to a minor leg injury while Michael Neser is certainly dropped from the team owing to his lackluster performance in the second Ashes Test.
Australia team management do not make any changes in their batting order given Marcus Harris got the full-backing of head coach Justin Langer despite his poor form in the first two Ashes Test.

Australia have made two changes in their Playing XI for the third Ashes Test, starting on Boxing Day at The Melbourne Cricket Ground

Australia have made two changes in their Playing XI for the third Ashes Test, starting on Boxing Day at The Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Skipper Pat Cummins revealed on Christmas Day that Scott Boland will make his debut for Australia. Meanwhile, the regular skipper too returned to Australia Playing XI after missing the previous Test.
When Boland earns his baggy green hat on Sunday, the 32-year-old will become the first indigenous Australian Test player since Jason Gillespie's last match in 2006.
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Pacer Jhye Richardson will miss the Boxing Day Test due to a minor leg injury while Michael Neser is certainly dropped from the team owing to his lackluster performance in the second Ashes Test.
Australia team management do not make any changes in their batting order given Marcus Harris got the full-backing of head coach Justin Langer despite his poor form in the first two Ashes Test.
Australia Playing XI: David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.

Capacity crowds are set to return for the Australian Open and the Ashes cricket Test series this summer as the state of Victoria eased Covid-19 restrictions further Thursday.
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The eagerly-awaited Ashes series between Australia and England will go ahead, with the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground permitted to host up to 100,000 fans in the stands. The Rod Laver arena in Melbourne which hosts the Australian Open will also allow 100% occupancy during the tennis tournament. 
Interestingly, Australia's Test against India at the MCG earlier this year was capped at 30,000 fans per day because of the pandemic.

Ashes Tests & Australian Open could have 100% capacity after Victoria reduces Covid restrictions

Melbourne Cricket Ground could be permitted to host up to 100,000 fans in the stands for the Ashes Test vs England 

Covid-19 restrictions eased in the state of Victoria as fans gear up for a bumper summer of sports&nbsp;

Capacity crowds are set to return for the Australian Open and the Ashes cricket Test series this summer as the state of Victoria&nbsp;eased Covid-19 restrictions further Thursday.
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The eagerly-awaited Ashes series between Australia and England will go ahead, with the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground permitted to host up to 100,000 fans in the stands. The Rod Laver arena in Melbourne which hosts the Australian Open will also allow 100% occupancy during the tennis tournament.&nbsp;
Interestingly,&nbsp;Australia's Test against India at the MCG earlier this year was capped at 30,000 fans per day because of the pandemic.

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