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India Beats Australia In Boxing-Day Test; Levels Series 1-1
India has defeated Australia by 8 wickets at the historic boxing-day Melbourne test. Chasing a 70 run target on the fourth day, Debutant Shubman Gill and skipper Ajinkya Rahane - the man of the match- led India to victory. With a 131 runs lead on the board, the Indian bowlers wrapped Australia’s second innings on 200. With this win, India has levelled the four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series 1-1.
Tags: ind vs aus, Ajinkya Rahane, Cricket, Boxing Day Test, Melbourne, Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Photo Of Two Penguins Comforting Each Other Wins Top Award
A heartwarming picture of two penguins comforting each other has bagged the Oceanographic magazine's Ocean Photograph Award. The photo captured the penguins when they were "standing together for hours watching the dancing lights of the nearby city." It was clicked by German photographer Tobis Baumgaertner after spending three nights with the penguin colony in St Kilda Pier of Melbourne. Tobis said, "I got lucky during one beautiful moment."… read-more
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Courtesy: BBC News
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Warner's Groin Injury Continues; Will Miss The First Test Against India
Australian Cricketer David Warner will miss the first test match against India played in Adelaide due to the groin injury sustained in the 2nd ODI on November 29. "Right now I feel I am short of being able to play at peak fitness and another 10 days will make a difference," says Warner. However, Australian coach Justin Langer has confirmed Warner's return in the second test in Melbourne.
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Courtesy: The Times of India
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Victoria State To Host Australian Open Warm-up Games
Owing to the COVID-19 situation, Tennis Australia has decided to stage the Australian Open warm-up events in Victoria state. The decision, announced by the tournament director Craig Tiley, aims to reduce risks for overseas players while travelling and isolating. However, players will have access to tennis courts during their two-week mandatory quarantine. As per reports, Melbourne Park will host all the games from January 18-31, 2020 with 25… read-more
Tags: TENNIS, Australian Open, Tennis Australia, Covid-19, Melbourne
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Indian-origin Maria Thattil Gets Miss Universe Australia 2020 Crown
This year's Miss Universe Australia was won by Indian-origin Maria Thattil. The final of the Miss Universe Australia 2020 was held in person in Melbourne though all the previous rounds were conducted online. The 27-year-old beauty pageant and Instagram influencer expressed that she was taken aback on hearing her name as the winner. Interestingly, the winner of Miss Universe Australia 2019 was also an Indian-origin beauty pageant, named Priya… read-more
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