MELBOURNE: Making a Test debut that will be talked about for a long time, Konstas lived up to the hype around his talent by smashing an impressive 60 off 65 balls when the Boxing Day Test got underway here on Thursday.
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Bumrah keeps battle alive; Australia top order clicks
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.
Haven't been disciplined enough to stick in there
Indian superstar Virat Kohli on Thursday admitted he has not been disciplined enough in his last two-three innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and plans to take a lot more time before going for his strokes in the remaining two Tests.
How Konstas's Father Prepared His Son For Tough Battles
If going after the much-feared Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah came naturally to Sam Konstas, it had something to do with an innocuous mistake his father committed during the teenager's childhood training.
Erigaise looking to enter Candidates via World Rapid
Grandmaster Arjun Erigaise will have to tackle obstacles to retain his chances of becoming the first Indian to enter the 2026 Candidates' tournament when he opens his campaign at the World Rapid and Blitz chess tournament here.
India Needed Rohit To Open, Washi's Variation At MCG
India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on Thursday defended axing Shubman Gill from the Boxing Day Test, saying it was in the team's best interest to not only have Rohit Sharma back to his usual opening slot but also add some sting to the attack by drafting in spin all-rounder Washington Sundar.
Kohli May Face Disciplinary Action After Konstas Faceoff
Virat Kohli and Australian youngster Sam Konstas were on Thursday involved in a physical altercation that the 19-year-old home debutant played down as an accidental bump, but the incident is likely to prompt disciplinary action against the Indian superstar.
Wedding Market Gets Glitz Back as Budgets Surge
Marriages might be made in heaven, but for those on Earth, the occasion to celebrate the exchange of vows is back to being an expensive affair.
Loans, deposits surge; NPAs fall: RBI report
Indian banks' financial position has stayed robust, marked by the sustained expansion in loans and deposits, while their gross bad loan ratio has dropped to multi-year lows, a central bank report showed on Thursday.
Rupee Ends at Record Low for Third Session as Dollar Firms Up
The Indian rupee settled at a record closing low for a third consecutive session on Thursday, pressured by a firm dollar and importers' month-end dollar demand.
Exporters seek ₹750 crore fund to target $25 billion US potential
Exporters on Thursday sought a fund of ₹750 crore for three years to tap $25 billion export potential in the US, aiming to seize potential opportunities that may arise as the US President-elect, Donald Trump, has threatened to impose high tariffs on Chinese goods.
