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Melbourne: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Monday said the 184-run drubbing at the hands of Australia in the fourth Test here is “mentally disturbing”, conceding that his team failed to fight in the match. 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. “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…

New Delhi: Wearing a safety belt, helmet and work boots, Raju Nishad navigates the scaffolding, hammering blocks that will form part of a building in a new neighbourhood in central Israel’s town of Beer Yaakov. While he and other Indians working alongside him do not look out of place on the expansive construction site, they are relative newcomers to Israel’s building industry. They are part of an Israeli government effort to fill a void left by tens of thousands of Palestinian construction workers barred from entering Israel since Hamas’s unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack. If that attack had not happened,…

Melbourne: Former India men’s head coach believes Virat Kohli still has three to four years of Test cricket left in him whereas Rohit Sharma needs to ‘take a call’ about his career or, at least his batting position, at the end of the series. The two senior-most Test batters failed again on Monday. Opening the innings, Rohit played 39 balls patiently but got a big leading edge trying to flick a full-length ball by Pat Cummins, which was gobbled up brilliantly by Mitchell Marsh. Meanwhile, Kohli got out trying to drive a ball wide outside again, this time against left-arm…

Melbourne: Australia have ended the year with a massive win over India to take 2-1 lead in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India endured another batting collapse as they lost seven wickets inside 21 overs in the chase of 340. The tourists were skittled for 155 in the final session of Day 5 with Australia storming to 184 runs in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. Yashasvi Jaiswal waged a lone battle before being controversially adjudged caught-behind by the TV umpire on 84. Together with Rishabh Pant, Jaiswal kept India’s hopes of a draw alive…

Melbourne: The drama continues to intensify in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and it reached a fever high at the MCG in Melbourne on Monday, after Yashasvi Jasiwal’s controversial dismissal against Pat Cummins. After a disastrous beginning to their innings which left them at 33/3 and later on at 130/6, India, who were chasing 340, relied upon young opener Jaiswal to fight through the last session and guide the team to a possible draw. With the top order failing to fire, Jaiswal took on the burden of carrying India through to the finish line, as the youngster put up a gritty innings…

PANAJI: MAAST has once again demonstrated its commitment to preserving Goan traditions and supporting noble causes through their recent events, Snow Ball 2024 and the upcoming Crystal Ball 2024. Both events highlight the organization’s dedication to blending festivity with philanthropy, creating a unique and impactful celebration. Let’s Talk about their Christmas celebration. Snow Ball 2024, held on the 24th of December 2024, Snowball 2024 was a resounding success. The event saw 100% occupancy, with attendees being treated to an evening of traditional music and dance, all while contributing to meaningful social causes. The night featured unforgettable performances by bands like…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Late Manohar Sawkar Goa State TT Championships 2024 concluded with exceptional performances as top table tennis talents from across the state battled for supremacy. The tournament crowned Ishita Colaso, Urvi Surlakar, and Chandan Caro as standout champions, with Ishita clinching a triple crown, Urvi securing a double crown, and Chandan dominating the Boys’ categories with two titles. The tournament, organised by North District Table Tennis Association in aegis with Goa TT Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, concluded on Saturday at Peddem. Ishita Colaso reaffirmed her talents, winning the Girls U13, U15, and U17 finals,…