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Team India have been at the top of the ICC Test Rankings for a while now. They have thoroughly dominated all the teams during their home run of Tests, and look balanced enough in all departments to compete well across different conditions. Hence, prior to the tours of South Africa and England this year, they were expected to deliver great performances and achieve series triumphs. However, despite being highly competitive and even occasionally in commanding positions on numerous occasions, India could not drive home the advantage....

Australia ODI squad: Aaron Finch (C), Jason Behrendorff, Alex Carey (wk), Peter Handscomb, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Peter Siddle, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa. While this squad contains some talented players, they were some surprising omissions. After a disappointing 2018 in ODIs, Australia are still trying to identify their best 15 for the World Cup in England. The surprising omissions in the current ODI squad are Travis Head, D’Arcy Short, and Chris Lynn....

Ishant Sharma’s exclusion, though surprising, is actually a precautionary measure since he faced discomfort in his left rib-cage. It is nonetheless a great loss to India as he has performed admirably in the three Tests so far. He has taken 11 wickets in the series and has given skipper Virat Kohli control over the proceedings by holding up one end without leaking runs. However, the choice of his replacement in the squad is a contentious one....

Smith averaged an astonishing 110.57 in a drawn Ashes series in England on his return to the Test stage after serving a one-year ban for his part in the Newlands ball-tampering scandal. The former captain will be the prized scalp for Pakistan when they attempt to secure a first series win in Australia in the longest format. Misbah wants to see his formidable fast bowlers frustrate the top-ranked Test batsman in the world when the series gets under way at the Gabba on Thursday....

Subotic’s move to Saint-Etienne was confirmed on Friday, bringing his nine-and-a-half-year association with Dortmund to an end. With just six months left on his deal, the German side reportedly allowed Subotic to leave on a free transfer, as he goes in search of first-team football once again. But the move may never have happened were it not for Aubameyang, who apparently had a discussion with Saint-Etienne chief Roland Romeyer about Subotic....

The 15th-ranked Tigers can only challenge No. 1 Alabama as best team in the state (Auburn is of conference championship consideration, thanks to its loss last week to Georgia). But when it comes to the Iron Bowl, that’s all that matters. MORE: Ranking college football’s rivalries Most experts expect Alabama to win this one, but the Tigers should give the Tide one of their toughest challenges of the season. That’s how important this game is for these players....

Of course, Auburn faces some familiar questions heading into the spring. There’s another quarterback competition, and Malzahn has a new offensive coordinator in Chip Lindsey. Star running back Kamryn Pettway also is back after rushing for 1,224 yards and seven TDs last season. MORE: SEC predictions for 2017 Auburn has reasons for optimism, but will that be enough to challenge rival Alabama in the SEC West? The Tigers are ranked No....

Skyphere is a two-door convertible vehicle propelled by an electric powertrain. Audi says that the concept is designed to “give passengers the maximum amount of freedom”, whether it be sitting in the cabin enjoying the ride or taking the wheel to create their own unique grand touring adventure. The 16-foot long concept car is offered with a moving wheelbase that changes depending on which driving mode is selected. Sport and Grand Touring modes give the option to further customize the behind-the-wheel experience with altered drive dynamics....

Teenager Auger-Aliassime impressed in his first ATP Tour outing on grass, beating Ernests Gulbis 7-5 6-3 to set up a clash with Frenchman Gilles Simon, who fought back from a set down against Peter Gojowczyk. Last year’s runner-up Raonic, meanwhile, was made to work in his return from a knee injury, eventually overcoming qualifier Alexei Popyrin 6-7 (6-8) 6-4 7-6 (7-4) in his first competitive outing since March. However, compatriot Shapovalov was a surprise early casualty at the tournament, the eighth seed losing to German Jan-Lennard Struff for the third time in as many months....

Design is perhaps less important than the technology inside, although a key reason you’ll be looking to buy a desktop charger is to minimise ugly cable clutter on the desk. Desktop chargers are also very useful for reducing the number of power adaptors and mains outlets that are required for refilling gadgets at home or on your travels. Also see: How to improve smartphone battery life. But the Choetech is ‘technically’ better, a 60W desktop USB charger (this Aukey is 54W) with an additional USB output that, importantly, is a second Quick Charge 2....

The incident had its root in the first innings, when Samson had claimed a catch which the Australians felt was not a legal catch. A heated exchange ensued, and it appears that it carried on as Samson came in to bat during a crucial stage of the chase. It appears that Samson reacted to something one of the opposition side said to him, possibly in an attempt to unnerve him, by spitting on the fielder....

Also see – World Test Championship Schedule Joe Burns was bowled for a golden duck by the excellent Imran Khan (5-32) before Marcus Harris (16), Travis Head (13), Usman Khawaja (6), and Will Pucovski (5) also fell cheaply. Bancroft made a patient 49 after coming in at number six, putting on 65 with Riley Meredith (19 not out) for the last wicket to get Australia’s second string up to 122 from a shambolic 57-9....

After completing their series against New Zealand, Australia will visit India to play 3 ODIs. They will then fly to South Africa in February before returning back home and completing the limited-overs series against New Zealand. The Australian stars will then feature in the IPL. Ahead of the T20 World Cup at home, the former world champions will play against Bangladesh, Scotland, England, West Indies, and India. Also, Afghanistan will visit Australia to play a historic Test match Down Under....

Australia were 149 for no loss in their first innings, trailing India by 12 runs, at stumps on the first day of the third cricket Test at the WACA Ground here Friday. David Warner was batting on 104, his second Test century, and Ed Cowan was on 40. Earlier, India were bowled out for 161 in their first innings shortly after tea. Ben Hilfenhaus was the top wicket-taker with four for 43....

Both Murali Vijay and KL Rahul ensured that the new ball threat was successfully negated before Rahul played his natural game and took on the bowlers. They put on 63 runs before Vijay was dismissed and soon after, Rahul threw his wicket yet again. India go to tea with the scorecard reading 86/2, with a lead of 101, with the centurion from the first innings, Cheteshwar Pujara batting on 11 along with skipper Virat Kohli, who is batting on 2....

Australia finally had a moment to cherish after their forgettable series against India earlier this year. The hosts registered an emphatic victory against Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Gabba. Sri Lanka tried their best to put on a fight but Australia proved out to be too good for them. The hosts won the opening Test match comprehensively by an innings and 40 runs. This result must be a great relief for the Australian fans and confidence booster for the Australian outfit....

The new law seeks to protect Australians online and enforce privacy laws, according to a government statement. Social media platforms would now be required to take all reasonable steps to verify a user’s age, as well as give primary consideration to the best interests of young users when handling their personal information submitted to the network. The new legislation comes in hopes of helping with the mental health issues of young people in the country and protecting children from social media companies....