Win would be on the eyes of both Australia and India as they face each other in the third and deciding one-day international (ODI) here on Friday (January 18).
A win would help India to seal their maiden bilateral ODI series win on Australian soil, while Australia would be eyeing a win in order to get the winning momentum back.
The Supreme Court on Thursday took note of a plea of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) seeking urgent appointment of an ombudsman in the BCCI to decide on the fate of Team India members Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, who have been suspended pending inquiry over their "insensitive" remarks against women.
Dominant Kerala defeated Gujarat by 113 runs on the third day of the quarterfinal to enter the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy here on Thursday (January 17). Chasing 195 to win the match, Gujarat were bundled out for 81 in 31.3 overs as Basil Thampi (5 for 27) and Sandeep Warrier (4 for 30) rattled the visitors.
Marouane Fellaini could be the first casualty post Jose Mourinho era as according to reports, the Red Devils are willing to listen to offers for the Belgian midfielder in order to re-invest a quick sale into the first team squad. The 31-year-old only signed a two-year contract extension with a major pay hike with the Old Trafford side in Summer.