Anil Kumble Takes 600 Wickets in Test Cricket

Anil Kumble has become the third bowler in International Test Cricket history to cross the boundaries of 600 wickets, following the other two spinners Shane Warne and Muttiah Murlitharan.

Kumble told ABC:

"It means a lot, you never think you will reach 600 wickets when you start to
play but being in a group with Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan is special.

To be the first Indian to reach 600 is a huge moment for me. It is
important that we keep setting new benchmarks for new cricketers to follow."

India Suspends Cricket tour of Australia Pending Harbhajan Appeal

Indian cricket supporters burn photos of Australian Test series umpires in protest at the suspension of star spinner Harbhajan Singh who was found guilty of racial abuse. Picture: AFP

Harbhajan was suspended on Sunday by the International Cricket Council for three tests after being found guilty of racially abusing Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds during the second Test in Sydney.

He denied the charge and India threatened to go home unless Harbhajan's three-match suspension was over-turned.

The BCCI said in a statement released today

``The Board will appeal to the International Cricket Council to review the decision of the Match Referee and suspend its operation till the appeal is disposed of. The Indian Board realises the game of cricket is paramount but so too is the honour of the Indian team and for that matter every Indian. To vindicate its position, the Board will fight the blatantly false and unfair slur on an Indian player.''

India faces a $2 million fine from the International Cricket Council if it boycotts the tour.

The wealthy Indian cricket board (BCCI) could also be liable to reimburse Cricket Australia for millions of dollars in losses.

Harbhajan Singh Banned for Racially Abusing Andrew Symonds

Sydney: Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has been banned for three Test matches for racially abusing Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Mike Procter went with the Australian team’s version during the hearing that went on for more than six hours and decided to punish the Indian off-spinner.

According to the ICC's statement explaining the ban Harbhajan called Symonds a 'monkey' and it was a racial abuse on the basis of race and ethnic origin.

The ban comes into effect with immediate effect but the player could lodge an appeal with the ICC's legal counsel (Commissioner of Appeals) in writing within 24 hours.

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India-Australia 2nd Test Match at Sydney Scorecard

Here is scorecard of India - Australia 2nd Test Match at Sydney.

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Deepika Padukone Spends Time With Yuvraj Singh in Sydney

Deepika Padukone is expected to spend a month in Australia for the shooting of her Yash Raj film. But the actress left Mumbai two days before the start of her shooting schedule (which will begin on January 7).

Any guesses why ??? Well I find only two reasons and one man behind this and that's Yuvraj Singh.

1. To cheer Yuvraj Singh for the ongoing Test match
2. To spend her 22nd which was on 5th January with him.

Deepika and Yuvraj have been linked up by the media on numerous occasions, though the couple have always mainatined that they are 'good friends.'

However, a friend of the Padukones said,

Deepika is in Australia in her own capacity and the India-Australia Test match just happens to be taking place around the same time. But one thing is sure — Yuvraj and Deepika are dating each other.

Meanwhile, a source close to the Singh family told TOI on Friday,

The two are very close to each other. In two years' time, if things go well, marriage could be on the cards. But right now, both of them are focused on their respective professions.

Here is one pic from Times of India where both were spotted in a restaurant in Sydney on 4th Jan.

Australia Wins 1st Test Match against India by 337 Runs

Australia takes 1-0 lead in a Test Series after an easy 337-run victory over India on Saturday. India were given a target of 500 runs but they never looked even close to it and got all out for mere 161 runs. Interesting to know that India's last five wickets fell within 17 runs, including three in four balls.

Matthew Hayden was awarded Man of the Match for his 125 and 47 runs knock in the 1st and 2nd innings.

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The next match begins on January 2 in Sydney.

India-Australia 1st Test at Melbourne Scorecard

Here is the scores details of India - Australia 1st Test at Melbourne.

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Yuvraj Singh Faces Disciplinary Action for his Dissent to caught behind in 1st Innings against Australia

India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has been charged with dissent following his reaction to an umpiring decison in the first test against Australia and has been called for a disciplinary hearing with Match Referee Mike Proctor today.

Umpire Billy Bowden ruled Yuvraj caught behind off Stuart Clark on Thursday. But Yuvraj Singh, who was yet to open his account, was not really convinced with the decision and paused for for several before leaving the ground. However, snickometer suggested a thin edge.

If found guilty, Yuvraj might lose part of his match fee, media reports in Australia said.

Yuvraj Singh And Deepika Exchange the First Piece of Cake

Deepika seemed to be the most important guests at Yuvraj's Birthday bash as first piece of cake went to Deepika who immediately fed Yuvraj the other half.

Not just this, both rocked the dance floor together all night long. While the men in blue were there to be a part of the celebration, but the skipper was missing.

And the reason we all can make out. Afterall how can one stand her ladylove to be stealed like this.

Saurav Ganguly hits his first test double centrury

Bangalore : Former India captain Sourav Ganguly scored his maiden double century in Test cricket Sunday, against Pakistan on the second day of the third and final Test here.

Ganguly carried on serenely from his overnight score of 125, and his 200 came off 324 balls. The score included 24 boundaries and a hit into the stands of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

It was the 99th Test match for the 35-year-old left-handed batsman

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