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India v/s Australia: Clarke hits median double century, Australia lead by 291 runs

Jan. 04 General News Comments Off

Michael Clarke 217x300 India v/s Australia: Clarke hits median double century, Australia lead by 291 runsAs per the latest cricket updates, the Australia cricket team is in a very strong position against India in the second test match played at the SCG ground.

The captain of the Australian team Michael Clarke and former captain Ricky Ponting cracked hundreds and took their team on a safe zone.

The home side is in full command at this stage and having a lead of 291 runs with the total of 482 for 4 at stumps on Wednesday.

Captain of the home side, Clarke hits a superb double century against India today and was batting on 251, his best test score and the highest by an Australian at the SCG, with Mike Hussey on 55 at stumps.

Earlier, former captain Ricky Ponting scored 134 ended a century drought that stretched back to January 2010 when he scored 209 against Pakistan in Hobart.

Since then, Australia’s greatest test run scorer had gone 34 innings without reaching the milestone. Read more

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India v/s Australia: Sachin Tendulkar eyes SCG for 100th century

Jan. 01 Sports Comments Off

sachin tendulkar 169x300 India v/s Australia: Sachin Tendulkar eyes SCG for 100th centuryAs per the fresh cricket updates, the master blaster from India, Sachin Tendulkar is still in search of his 100th hundred. The player was not able to hit the landmark in the opening test match.

Now, the so-called god of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar eyes the Sydney Cricket Ground for Tuesday’s second Test against Australia, an arena celebrating its own Test ton.

The SCG is lucky for Sachin Tendulkar, as the master blaster has three hundreds under his belt at this ground from the 51 tests played here with a striking average of 221.33.

While talking to media, SCG Trust chairman Rodney Cavalier said, “You really think cosmos, the Almighty and the Hindu gods were going to allow him to score it (100th ton) anywhere but the SCG?”

Earlier, the master blaster had scored superb 148 not out in 1992, 241 not out in 2004 and 154 not out in 2008 at this ground.

Former India captain, Sourav Ganguly said, “He looked very solid at the MCG on a pitch which had a fair bit of help for the quicks. His feet have moved superbly, which is an indication that his mind is thinking the right way.” Read more

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