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INDIA in AUS 2018-19

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Live report: Batsmen steel for testing time at 'new' Perth

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A possible third for India: four quicks, no spin

With injuries and a fast, green pitch on offer, India could be going with no spin for the third time in their history, and second time under Kohli

Wind, no-balls and Pant - it's time for Perth!

Mel Farrell and Dan Brettig with a cricket tragics' preview of the 2nd Aus-Ind Test

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Revisiting the WACA Ground, the most isolated cricket stadium in the world

The WACA Ground might be old-school and resistant to change, but it has its own unique charm

2:11

Will the Perth pitch crack?

Everything you need to know about the new Perth Stadium

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Murali Kartik on why India will miss Ashwin at Perth

Murali Kartik, Damien Martyn and Nikhil Naz preview the second Test between India and Australia at Perth

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Damien Martyn: 'India have come prepared and done their homework'

Murali Kartik, Damien Martyn and Nikhil Naz preview the second Test between India and Australia at Perth

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'We want to make Virat Kohli work hard for every run' - Tim Paine

Paine says Australia will draw strength from their tactics to Kohli in the first Test, where they kept him subdued

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'Hope no more grass is taken off the pitch' - Virat Kohli

The India captain says his team gets more excited than nervous now when they see a lively pitch

2:54

    Perth in focus

    Wind, no-balls and Pant - it's time for Perth!

    Mel Farrell and Dan Brettig with a cricket tragics' preview of the 2nd Aus-Ind Test

    4:15

    A look at the new Perth stadium's pitch

    Everything you need to know about the new Perth Stadium

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    Murali Kartik on why India will miss Ashwin in Perth

    Murali Kartik, Damien Martyn and Nikhil Naz preview the second Test between India and Australia at Perth

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    11:05

    Martyn: 'India have come prepared and done their homework'

    Murali Kartik, Damien Martyn and Nikhil Naz preview the second Test between India and Australia at Perth

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    WATCH: India train at the WACA

    M Vijay and Rahane have a session with batting coach Bangar, Kohli gets some practice at the slips and Parthiv imparts some knowledge onto Pant

    1:58

    Asia Cup news

    PCB to host 2020 Asia Cup, but no clarity over venue

    Will be held in September 2020, a month before the T20 World Cup in Australia

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    Australia v India

    2nd Test, Perth

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    Unchanged Australia call in Ponting for test of fundamentals

    Ponting's advice followed time-honoured lines of Perth - leaving the ball on length, being selective on balls to drive and cashing in on the cut and the pull

    Under-scanner Ishant works hard to rectify no-ball problem

    Ishant had missed out on two wickets in Adelaide because of overstepping, but the no-balls not called on the field have also attracted scrutiny

    Revisiting the WACA ground

    The WACA Ground might be old-school and resistant to change, but it has its own unique charm

    2:11

    'Hope no more grass is taken off the pitch' - Virat Kohli

    The India captain says his team gets more excited than nervous now when they see a lively pitch

    2:54

    Gearing Up: Are cricket bats killing the contest?

    The ball flies further and faster, the players are stronger than ever. Has the balance between bat and ball slipped too far in the age of T20 or are sixes what the fans want to see?

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    Decoding 'second innings' Shami

    Shami has played every single overseas Test for India this year. But can he be Indian attack's main man by being more disciplined and accurate?

    2:18

    Australia v India

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    Monga: In praise of cranky old WACA

    It may not always have been the most pleasant viewing experience, but it is difficult to not be sentimental about the most singular cricket ground in the world

    Marcus Harris in Perth: the return of the prodigal son

    The key for the opener will be to ensure he builds on the dual scores of 26 with innings of greater heft to match his obvious skill

    Pineapple on pizza? Kids grill Australia cricketers

    The Australia cricket team face the pressure of hard-hitting questions from a group of young fans.

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    Bangladesh v West Indies

    3rd ODI, Sylhet

    West Indies seek more convincing show in series decider

    Bangladesh would be wary of slip-ups in the third ODI. Losing wickets in clusters after a big partnership has been a long-term problem for them

    Rovman Powell questions Bangladesh's skills against pace

    Mashrafe Mortaza backs his batsmen in response, saying losing wickets at the wrong time has cost his side rather than shortcomings against pace

    Ranji Trophy 2018-19

    Record-breaking Ajay Rohera relives magical debut

    How the batsman from MP travelled 2500-odd km to score the most runs on first-class debut, watched by his entire family

    Keen on Test comeback, Hardik turns to Ranji Trophy

    The allrounder, who is returning form injury, will take the field for Baroda instead of India A with a view to specifically get match fit for Boxing Day

    New Zealand v Sri Lanka

    1st Test, Wellington

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    Fernando: It will be competitive, right? (Please let it be competitive)

    New Zealand have a mighty home record and Sri Lanka are in perpetual chaos, but can they still produce a compelling series?

    Bit of excitement for fast bowlers in familiar conditions - Southee

    He did point out, though, that a green pitch does not necessarily mean the quicks will rule right through the Test

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