Brad Haddin

India make steady start after restricting Australia to 333

By Ashish Shukla

Australia's lower-order batsmen put up a stiff resistance against Indian attack as the hosts finished their first innings at 333, on the second day of the first Test, being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Live Cricket Score India vs Australia first Test match at Melbourne: Day two

By CricketCountry Staff

Brad Haddin and Peter Siddle’s added 63 runs for the seventh wicket and kept India at bay, pushing Australia towards a competitive first innings total on the opening day of the first Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Lack of DRS in Ind-Aus Tests sparks controversy on day one

India's rejection of the decision review system in their Australian series provoked its first controversy Monday as the home side lost late wickets on the opening day of the first Test.

Honours even as Australia end day one at 277 for 6

By Ashish Shukla

India captured three quick wickets in the final session but a fightback by Australia's defiant lower-order batsmen ensured that the honours were shared on an engrossing opening day of the first Test.

David Warner reveals his grandfather inspired him to aim for baggy green

Much before Virender Sehwag predicted a successful Test career for him, Australian opener David Warner was inspired to chase the baggy green by his late grandfather and the explosive batsman says he still follows the suggestions that he received from him in tweenage.

No added pressure on Sachin Tendulkar for 100th ton: MS Dhoni

Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar, who has been anchored on 99 hundreds since March 2011, is putting aside the speculation and pressure linked to his impending achievement, according to skipper MS Dhoni.

We need bit of a luck to stop Tendulkar from scoring 100th ton: Haddin

By Ashish Shukla

Australian vice-captain Brad Haddin on Sunday said Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar's much-awaited 100th international ton is not a concern for his team, which only needs a "bit of luck" to stop him from reaching the milestone in the Test series starting on December 26.

Batting camp won’t be of much help to Australian batsmen: Mark Taylor

Former Test skipper Mark Taylor feels the specially designed batting camp at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will be of little help for the struggling Australian top-order batsmen to counter the swing bowlers of India.

David Warner’s back injury leaves selectors in a lurch

Explosive batsman David Warner remains troubled by a nagging back problem just a day after the announcement of the Australian squad to face India in the first Test starting here on December 26, leaving the selectors with a difficult job at hand.

Australian batsmen need to prepare mentally for India series: Justin Langer

By CricketCountry Staff

Australia batting coach Justin Langer revealed that batsmen need to prepare mentally rather then physically to combat the India's swing bowlers during the four-match Test series starting from December 26.