Do Not Play Pakistan in World Cup: Harbhajan tells India New Delhi, 19 February: While many Indians have spoken against the culprits of the terrorist attack in Pulwama in Kashmir in which 49 CRPF jawans (personnel) have already died, with several critically injured and still fighting for their lives, on the sporting field, the seasoned…
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Nike faces demand to Recall Air Max 270 as Muslims protest sneakers’ design
Melbourne, January 31: Nike Inc. is facing pressure to recall one of its leading brands of sneakers after a customer launched an online petition alleging the design on its sole resembles the Arabic word for Allah. Nike Inc. however said in a statement that logo was just a stylized version of Air Max trademark. “Any…
Australia flounders as India emerges leader in Twenty20 & Test cricket
Melbourne, January 8: India made history led by a talismanic Virat Kohli by completing a maiden 2-1 series victory in Test cricket on Australian soil while the Rain God helped Australia draw the last test at a sodden SCG. India made history ending a 71 year wait for a golden chapter in Indian Test cricket….
Tim Paine’s sledge rings true for ‘Babysitter’ Rishabh Pant at Kirribilli
Rishabh Pant has had verbal scuffling with Bonnie Paine’s husband, Tim Paine – MCG January 2: In the world of cricket, field trash talk stays on the field, but the pleasant rivalry between opposing wicketkeepers during the Australia-India series has strayed off-field – straight into the Kirribilli House. Heard over the newly turned-up stump microphones, Australian…
Shikhar Dhawan – living in Melbourne, playing for India
Shikhar Dhawan, who created history by breaking the jinx against South Africa during the ICC World Cup 2015, is in a perfect form right now. But will he be playing in Melbourne? Dhawan could be well in the fray of making another Test comeback. As per The Mumbai Mirror, the left-handed batsman was spotted in…
Indian Summer Festival set to entertain Melbourne at Boxing Day clash
Melbourne chefs to dish up modern Indian flavours at Boxing Day Australia v India clash Melbourne, December 11: Samosa burgers, pani puri and tandoori chicken tacos are just a few of the dishes set to hit Yarra Park as part of the Indian Summer Festival – a free festival coinciding with the Domain Boxing Day…
Rohit Sharma’s secret plan – to break the biggest hit record at MCG?
Melbourne, December 14: All eyes in Melbourne are set on the MCG for India’s Boxing Day Test – and Rohit Sharma and some other Indian batsmen have ‘secret’ plans, according to sources. When a team leaves country to play overseas, they simply want to win, to be able to go back having earned accolades of their countrymen….
Sunil Gavaskar, Harbhajan lead Cricket commentary in Hindi in Australia
Cricket fanatics can now Tune in to Hindi Commentary in Australia Melbourne, December 13: Kayo Sports announced today it would continue to provide cricket fans in Australia with alternative Hindi commentary for the Australia v India Test in Perth, starting from tomorrow, Friday, 14 December. Exclusive to Kayo in Australia, the added commentary will be…
Indian Craft Beer – Bira 91 to be served at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Melbourne, November 30: Spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground may soon be sipping on an Indian craft beer brand – Bira 91, as they soak in the game of Cricket. B9 Beverages, which owns and markets Bira 91 beer, has signed a five-year global partnership deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC), according to a joint…
Singer Aarti Jadu and band Manorism to rock Melbourne’s Cricket scene
As the Summer of Cricket gears up, enthusiasts will be treated to an incredible line-up of musical talent at a free 3 day Indian Summer Festival to coincide with the Australia vs. India Boxing Day Test in Melbourne at the MCG. The festival will feature local emerging artists including Aarti Jadu on December 26 and Manorism…