Sydney, Jan 7 (Ians) Australia won the toss and elected to bat in the third Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. For India, Rohit Sharma replaces Mayank Agarwal while Navdeep Saini makes his Test debut, replacing the injured Umesh Yadav.
Rohit will be playing his first Test in over a year.
For Australia, David Warner and debutant Will Pucovski have replaced Joe Burns and Travis Head.
The series is level at 1-1 after two Tests.
Playing XIs
Australia: David Warner, Will Pucovski, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Matthew Wade, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (wicketkeeper/captain), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini.
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Rohit will be playing his first Test in over a year.
For Australia, David Warner and debutant Will Pucovski have replaced Joe Burns and Travis Head.
The series is level at 1-1 after two Tests.
Playing XIs
Australia: David Warner, Will Pucovski, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Matthew Wade, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (wicketkeeper/captain), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini.
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- 1/7/2021
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Melbourne, Jan 4 (Ians) Opening batsman David Warner brings X-factor to Australia and the team would love to have him play the third Test against India even if he is not 100 per cent fit, said Nathan Lyon on Monday.
Warner suffered a groin injury in the second Odi against India in November and could not play the first two Tests as Australia struggled with their opening batting.
Ahead of the third game set to begin on Thursday in Sydney, the selectors dropped Joe Burns and brought in concussion-affected Will Pucovski and Warner.
Warner himself said a couple of days back that he would play even if he isn't 100 per cent, though his availability will depend if he is able to field in the slips without a problem.
"David is the X-factor. He is a world class batter. We all know that. So we are all 100 per cent expecting David to go...
Warner suffered a groin injury in the second Odi against India in November and could not play the first two Tests as Australia struggled with their opening batting.
Ahead of the third game set to begin on Thursday in Sydney, the selectors dropped Joe Burns and brought in concussion-affected Will Pucovski and Warner.
Warner himself said a couple of days back that he would play even if he isn't 100 per cent, though his availability will depend if he is able to field in the slips without a problem.
"David is the X-factor. He is a world class batter. We all know that. So we are all 100 per cent expecting David to go...
- 1/4/2021
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Melbourne, Jan 2 (Ians) Australia and India openers have not shown the intent, urgency and bravery to put opposition bowlers under pressure, David Warner said on Saturday while adding that he will bat aggressively if he gets to play the third Test in Sydney beginning January 7.
"If you allow them to dictate terms and if you don't apply any pressure, then it becomes difficult to score. In the last two Tests, from both teams there has been lack of urgency at the top in trying to take it to the bowlers a little and having that intent," said Warner while speaking to the media on Saturday.
Australia in particular, without Warner opening, have been very slow to get off the blocks in the two Tests. The first innings of the first Test saw both Matthew Wade and Joe Burns add 16 runs in 14 overs while in the second Test, both Burns and...
"If you allow them to dictate terms and if you don't apply any pressure, then it becomes difficult to score. In the last two Tests, from both teams there has been lack of urgency at the top in trying to take it to the bowlers a little and having that intent," said Warner while speaking to the media on Saturday.
Australia in particular, without Warner opening, have been very slow to get off the blocks in the two Tests. The first innings of the first Test saw both Matthew Wade and Joe Burns add 16 runs in 14 overs while in the second Test, both Burns and...
- 1/2/2021
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Melbourne, Jan 1 (Ians) It is not just David Warner's numbers with the bat and his experience at the top of the batting order but also his energy that will boost Australia, batsman Marnus Labuschagne has said.
The left-handed opening batsman was included in the Australia Test squad for the last two Tests in Sydney and Brisbane with team assistant coach Andrew McDonald hinting on Thursday that he would be played even if he is not 100% fit.
The Aussies are struggling with a proper opening combination after the 34-year-old was ruled out of the first two Tests due to a groin injury that he suffered in the second One-day International against India on November 29 in Sydney.
Warner had been batting at the nets ahead of the second Test although head coach Justin Langer had said that he was struggling with running between the wickets.
However, Labuschagne said that Warner's return...
The left-handed opening batsman was included in the Australia Test squad for the last two Tests in Sydney and Brisbane with team assistant coach Andrew McDonald hinting on Thursday that he would be played even if he is not 100% fit.
The Aussies are struggling with a proper opening combination after the 34-year-old was ruled out of the first two Tests due to a groin injury that he suffered in the second One-day International against India on November 29 in Sydney.
Warner had been batting at the nets ahead of the second Test although head coach Justin Langer had said that he was struggling with running between the wickets.
However, Labuschagne said that Warner's return...
- 1/1/2021
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Melbourne, Dec 28 (Ians) India got a foot in the door of the second Test after they reduced Australia to 133 for six wickets in their second innings at the end of third day's play in the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.
The Aussies are ahead of India by just two runs and have four wickets in hand. India are yet to bat in the second innings.
The Time Paine-led side, which had dismissed India for 326 and restricted the lead to 131 runs early on the third day, however, found the going tough in the second innings as it kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
The Aussies eventually found themselves at 99 for the loss of six wickets at one point and in danger of losing the game by an innings.
However, all-rounder Cameron Green and bowler Pat Cummins saw off the last 18 overs without any further casualty, adding 34 in the process.
The Aussies are ahead of India by just two runs and have four wickets in hand. India are yet to bat in the second innings.
The Time Paine-led side, which had dismissed India for 326 and restricted the lead to 131 runs early on the third day, however, found the going tough in the second innings as it kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
The Aussies eventually found themselves at 99 for the loss of six wickets at one point and in danger of losing the game by an innings.
However, all-rounder Cameron Green and bowler Pat Cummins saw off the last 18 overs without any further casualty, adding 34 in the process.
- 12/28/2020
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Melbourne, Dec 28 (Ians) Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the 'Umpires Call' clause in the Decision Review System, lending credence to Sachin Tendulkar's opinion that the International Cricket Council (Icc) needs to reassess it.
"I think the Steve Smith dismissal shows that even when the ball clips the stumps, its speed is so much that it can remove the bails. If you are appealing for leg-before wicket and if the ball is going to clip the stumps, the speed is such, even spinner's, that the bails will come off," said Gavaskar to ABC Sport.
Smith was bowled down the leg on the third day, as he tried to work one off his hips. The ball just managed to clip his leg-stump and still remove the bails. If it had struck his pad instead and would have been a leg-before wicket appeal, he could have been given not out...
"I think the Steve Smith dismissal shows that even when the ball clips the stumps, its speed is so much that it can remove the bails. If you are appealing for leg-before wicket and if the ball is going to clip the stumps, the speed is such, even spinner's, that the bails will come off," said Gavaskar to ABC Sport.
Smith was bowled down the leg on the third day, as he tried to work one off his hips. The ball just managed to clip his leg-stump and still remove the bails. If it had struck his pad instead and would have been a leg-before wicket appeal, he could have been given not out...
- 12/28/2020
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Melbourne, Dec 28 (Ians) India pace bowler Umesh Yadav, who limped off the field on the third day of the ongoing second Test, has been taken for scans after complaining of pain in his calf.
A statement from the Indian cricket board (Bcci) said, "Umesh Yadav complained of pain in his calf while bowling his 4th over and was assessed by the Bcci medical team. He is being taken for scans now."
The right-arm pace bowler, who removed opener Joe Burns in just his second over, limped off the field after bowling the third delivery of his fourth over of Australia's second innings.
The right-arm pace bowler had removed an edgy Burns early, having him caught behind with a delivery that swung away late to leave Australia at four for one.
A serious Umesh injury could be a disaster for India going ahead into the series. They are already missing Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami,...
A statement from the Indian cricket board (Bcci) said, "Umesh Yadav complained of pain in his calf while bowling his 4th over and was assessed by the Bcci medical team. He is being taken for scans now."
The right-arm pace bowler, who removed opener Joe Burns in just his second over, limped off the field after bowling the third delivery of his fourth over of Australia's second innings.
The right-arm pace bowler had removed an edgy Burns early, having him caught behind with a delivery that swung away late to leave Australia at four for one.
A serious Umesh injury could be a disaster for India going ahead into the series. They are already missing Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami,...
- 12/28/2020
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Melbourne, Dec 28 (Ians) Indian bowling attack suffered another blow in the ongoing Test series against Australia when Umesh Yadav limped off the field just after dismissing opener Joe Burns in the second session of the third day's play during the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The right-arm pace bowler, who removed Burns in just his second over, limped off the field after bowling the third delivery of his fourth over of Australia's innings.
Umesh could be suffering from either a calf or an ankle injury or it could be just a case of cramps.
The right-arm pace bowler had removed an edgy Burns early, having him caught behind with a delivery that swung away late to leave Australia at four for one.
If Umesh doesn't take field, it will be a disaster for India, who are already missing Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami, both of whom are in India due to injuries.
The right-arm pace bowler, who removed Burns in just his second over, limped off the field after bowling the third delivery of his fourth over of Australia's innings.
Umesh could be suffering from either a calf or an ankle injury or it could be just a case of cramps.
The right-arm pace bowler had removed an edgy Burns early, having him caught behind with a delivery that swung away late to leave Australia at four for one.
If Umesh doesn't take field, it will be a disaster for India, who are already missing Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami, both of whom are in India due to injuries.
- 12/28/2020
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Melbourne, Dec 28 (Ians) Australia were 65 for the loss of two wickets in their second innings at tea on the third day of the second Test match against India here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. They still trail India by 66 runs.
The Aussies, who bowled India out for 326 and faced a lead of 131 runs on first innings, had a poor start, losing Joe Burns early to Umesh Yadav with just four on the board.
Matthew Wade, the other opener and Marnus Labuschagne battled on before off-spinner R Ashwin got the wicket of the latter, having him caught at slip. Steve Smith and Wade then survived a few anxious overs.
India's cause was weakened after Umesh had to limp off the field while bowling the third ball of his fourth over.
Earlier, India were all out for 326 in their first innings and took a lead of 131 runs. Both skipper Ajinkya Rahane and...
The Aussies, who bowled India out for 326 and faced a lead of 131 runs on first innings, had a poor start, losing Joe Burns early to Umesh Yadav with just four on the board.
Matthew Wade, the other opener and Marnus Labuschagne battled on before off-spinner R Ashwin got the wicket of the latter, having him caught at slip. Steve Smith and Wade then survived a few anxious overs.
India's cause was weakened after Umesh had to limp off the field while bowling the third ball of his fourth over.
Earlier, India were all out for 326 in their first innings and took a lead of 131 runs. Both skipper Ajinkya Rahane and...
- 12/28/2020
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Melbourne, Dec 26 (Ians) Indian bowlers, led by ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, came out with a brilliant bowling performance on Saturday to help the team take Day One honours against Australia in the Boxing Day Test being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (McG).
Losing the toss, the Indian team, led by stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane, first bowled out the hosts for a paltry 195 and then ended the day at 36/1, trailing by 159 runs.
For Australia, Marnus Labuschagne was the highest scorer as he amassed 48 runs off 132 balls before becoming the first Test scalp of debutant pacer Mohammad Siraj.
Earlier the hosts, after electing to bat, lost the wicket of opener Joe Burns early with Bumrah having him caught behind for duck.
Left-handed opener Matthew Wade, who played aggressively for his 39-ball 30, helped Australia move to 35 before off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin removed him. Wade tried to take the attack to the bowler by...
Losing the toss, the Indian team, led by stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane, first bowled out the hosts for a paltry 195 and then ended the day at 36/1, trailing by 159 runs.
For Australia, Marnus Labuschagne was the highest scorer as he amassed 48 runs off 132 balls before becoming the first Test scalp of debutant pacer Mohammad Siraj.
Earlier the hosts, after electing to bat, lost the wicket of opener Joe Burns early with Bumrah having him caught behind for duck.
Left-handed opener Matthew Wade, who played aggressively for his 39-ball 30, helped Australia move to 35 before off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin removed him. Wade tried to take the attack to the bowler by...
- 12/26/2020
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Melbourne, Dec 26 (Ians) India picked two more wickets in the post-lunch session to dominate the proceedings on the opening day of the second Test against Australia being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (McG).
At Tea on Day One, the hosts were 136/5 with skipper Tim Paine and Cameron Green batting on 0 and 6 respectively.
Resuming the session at 65/3, Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head started off positively and didn't give any chance to the Indian bowlers. Both batted sensibly and made sure they kept collecting runs whenever the opportunity came their way.
They shared a 86-run partnership before Jasprit Bumrah got Head caught at slips by skipper Ajinkya Rahane at his individual score of 38.
Labuschagne, who had survived a couple of lbw calls and a blow on the helmet as well, looked all set for a well-deserved half century until he became the first Test scalp of Mohammad Siraj, just two runs short of the milestone.
At Tea on Day One, the hosts were 136/5 with skipper Tim Paine and Cameron Green batting on 0 and 6 respectively.
Resuming the session at 65/3, Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head started off positively and didn't give any chance to the Indian bowlers. Both batted sensibly and made sure they kept collecting runs whenever the opportunity came their way.
They shared a 86-run partnership before Jasprit Bumrah got Head caught at slips by skipper Ajinkya Rahane at his individual score of 38.
Labuschagne, who had survived a couple of lbw calls and a blow on the helmet as well, looked all set for a well-deserved half century until he became the first Test scalp of Mohammad Siraj, just two runs short of the milestone.
- 12/26/2020
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Melbourne, Dec 26 (Ians) R Ashwin took two for 17, including the wicket of Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith, to give India the edge in the first session of the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia went to lunch at 65 for three wickets.
The hosts, who won the toss and elected to bat, lost the wicket of opener Joe Burns early with Jasprit Bumrah having him caught behind for duck.
Matthew Wade, who played aggressively for his 39-ball 30, helped Australia move to 35 before Ashwin removed him. Wade tried to take the attack to the bowler by trying a slog-sweep but instead top-edged it for Ravindra Jadeja to take a catch at mid-wicket.
Soon Ashwin had Steve Smith for his second duck of the series. Smith tried to turn a delivery on the middle and leg towards square leg only to find Cheteshwar Pujara take the catch at leg slip.
India...
The hosts, who won the toss and elected to bat, lost the wicket of opener Joe Burns early with Jasprit Bumrah having him caught behind for duck.
Matthew Wade, who played aggressively for his 39-ball 30, helped Australia move to 35 before Ashwin removed him. Wade tried to take the attack to the bowler by trying a slog-sweep but instead top-edged it for Ravindra Jadeja to take a catch at mid-wicket.
Soon Ashwin had Steve Smith for his second duck of the series. Smith tried to turn a delivery on the middle and leg towards square leg only to find Cheteshwar Pujara take the catch at leg slip.
India...
- 12/26/2020
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Melbourne, Dec 25 (Ians) Stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane will lead a depleted India into the second Test starting Saturday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (McG), the venue where they sealed their historic Test series in 2018-19.
The challenge this time is huge not just because of the demoralising eight-wicket loss India suffered in the first Test after getting shot out for 36 in the first Test in Adelaide but also because of the absence of four of the star performers from the 2018 Boxing Day Test team.
While skipper Virat Kohli (82 in first innings) is back in India to attend the birth of his child, Rohit Sharma (63 not out) is under quarantine and can't play. Pace bowlers Ishant Sharma and Mohammad Shami are out due to injuries.
Australia, on the other hand, have their full bowling strength and with the return of Steve Smith, who missed the series last time due to a ban following the ball-tampering scandal,...
The challenge this time is huge not just because of the demoralising eight-wicket loss India suffered in the first Test after getting shot out for 36 in the first Test in Adelaide but also because of the absence of four of the star performers from the 2018 Boxing Day Test team.
While skipper Virat Kohli (82 in first innings) is back in India to attend the birth of his child, Rohit Sharma (63 not out) is under quarantine and can't play. Pace bowlers Ishant Sharma and Mohammad Shami are out due to injuries.
Australia, on the other hand, have their full bowling strength and with the return of Steve Smith, who missed the series last time due to a ban following the ball-tampering scandal,...
- 12/25/2020
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Adelaide, Dec 22 (Ians) Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey believes the Indian team management should support underfire opener Prithvi Shaw and include him in the playing XI for the second Test starting Saturday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Shaw was bowled for a second ball duck in the first innings of the first Test and had his stumps rattled in the second innings at the Adelaide Oval in the pink-ball match which India lost by eight wickets.
"I think that selectors should show some faith in Prithvi Shaw. Yes, he didn't get any runs in this Test match but it's one Test, against some quality bowling of a difficult pitch to bat," Hussey told ESPNcricinfo.
Citing Joe Burns' example, Hussey added: "Joe Burns was averaging less than seven in Fc cricket. The selectors showed faith in him. He got out cheaply in the first innings but he slowly got his confidence back,...
Shaw was bowled for a second ball duck in the first innings of the first Test and had his stumps rattled in the second innings at the Adelaide Oval in the pink-ball match which India lost by eight wickets.
"I think that selectors should show some faith in Prithvi Shaw. Yes, he didn't get any runs in this Test match but it's one Test, against some quality bowling of a difficult pitch to bat," Hussey told ESPNcricinfo.
Citing Joe Burns' example, Hussey added: "Joe Burns was averaging less than seven in Fc cricket. The selectors showed faith in him. He got out cheaply in the first innings but he slowly got his confidence back,...
- 12/22/2020
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Adelaide, Dec 22 (Ians) Australia top-order batsman Steve Smith on Tuesday revealed that he is still struggling with a stiff back, that he had feared would keep him out of the first Test against India. The former Australia captain said he is struggling to sit for long, although he hopes to get fit by the time the second Test begins on Saturday.
"I just can't sit down for too long really. If I am up and about and moving around, I am pretty good. If I sit down, I am pretty stiff after this press conference. If I am moving around or lying down then good. If I sit around for too long then it is not great for it. So I am not worried. Everything will be fine. It will be good to go," Smith told reporters on Tuesday.
"Well initially when I did (have stiff back), I did have...
"I just can't sit down for too long really. If I am up and about and moving around, I am pretty good. If I sit down, I am pretty stiff after this press conference. If I am moving around or lying down then good. If I sit around for too long then it is not great for it. So I am not worried. Everything will be fine. It will be good to go," Smith told reporters on Tuesday.
"Well initially when I did (have stiff back), I did have...
- 12/22/2020
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Adelaide, Dec 21 (Ians) Australia opener Joe Burns, who scored a half-century in the second innings of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval to get back into form, gave credit to coach Justin Langer for the support.
Burns was under fire after failing to score in the Sheffield Shield games and in the warm-up matches against the touring Indians in the lead-up to the Test series. He failed in the first innings, falling for just eight but then scored a quickfire 51 not out to scale the 90-run target.
"It is satisfying. Jl (Justin Langer) has been right in the corner over the least few weeks, working close to him in the days leading up to the Test match is exactly how we might have to approach the game. (There was) A message from Jl -- we might find some rhythm, strong confidence. It is always a special feeling when you...
Burns was under fire after failing to score in the Sheffield Shield games and in the warm-up matches against the touring Indians in the lead-up to the Test series. He failed in the first innings, falling for just eight but then scored a quickfire 51 not out to scale the 90-run target.
"It is satisfying. Jl (Justin Langer) has been right in the corner over the least few weeks, working close to him in the days leading up to the Test match is exactly how we might have to approach the game. (There was) A message from Jl -- we might find some rhythm, strong confidence. It is always a special feeling when you...
- 12/21/2020
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Adelaide, Dec 21 (Ians) Australia opener Joe Burns, who overcame a run of poor form to score a half-century in the second innings of the first Test against India, has said that the visitor will be depleted by the absence of pace bowler Mohammed Shami and skipper Virat Kohli in the remaining matches of the series.
Shami was hit on his bowling arm by fast bowler Pat Cummins on Saturday, the third day of the first Test that saw India fold for 36. He is likely to be ruled out of the Test series. Kohli will return home to attend the birth of his first child.
"I think Shami and Virat are big losses for India. In saying that, Indian team has got very good depth. They are still going to be challenging. It is always hard to replace world class players like that (but) we are going to look who are going to come in.
Shami was hit on his bowling arm by fast bowler Pat Cummins on Saturday, the third day of the first Test that saw India fold for 36. He is likely to be ruled out of the Test series. Kohli will return home to attend the birth of his first child.
"I think Shami and Virat are big losses for India. In saying that, Indian team has got very good depth. They are still going to be challenging. It is always hard to replace world class players like that (but) we are going to look who are going to come in.
- 12/21/2020
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Adelaide, Dec 19 (Ians) Australia skipper Tim Paine said on Saturday that he himself was surprised at the quick turn of events that first saw India get dismissed for their lowest total of 36 and then Australia score an eight-wicket win in just over one session.
Australia had entered the third day with their backs to the wall, having conceded a 53-run lead in first innings. India had extended the lead to 62 by Friday night.
However, Josh Hazlewood picked five wickets for eight runs and fellow right-arm pacer Pat Cummins took four wickets for 21 as the Aussies skittled out India for 36. They then reached the 90-run target losing just two wickets with Australia's biggest worry, opener Joe Burns scoring an unbeaten 53.
"Not really," Paine said when asked if he could believe what happened. "I said this morning in the media that both these attacks have the ability to take quick wickets. Didn't...
Australia had entered the third day with their backs to the wall, having conceded a 53-run lead in first innings. India had extended the lead to 62 by Friday night.
However, Josh Hazlewood picked five wickets for eight runs and fellow right-arm pacer Pat Cummins took four wickets for 21 as the Aussies skittled out India for 36. They then reached the 90-run target losing just two wickets with Australia's biggest worry, opener Joe Burns scoring an unbeaten 53.
"Not really," Paine said when asked if he could believe what happened. "I said this morning in the media that both these attacks have the ability to take quick wickets. Didn't...
- 12/19/2020
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Adelaide, Dec 19 (Ians) Australia scored a sensational eight-wicket victory against India the first Test, a day-night affair, to take a 1-0 lead in the four-Test series at the Adelaide Oval. After their pace bowlers Pat Cummins (4/21) and Josh Hazlewood (5/8) caused a carnage to skittle out India for 36, their lowest Test total, Australia reached the target of 90 for the loss of just two wickets.
Opener Joe Burns remained unbeaten on 51 off 63 balls.
Having conceded a 53-run first innings lead, with the Indians adding a further nine to it on Friday night itself, Australia moved into driver's seat early in the first session itself as they ended Indian innings at 36.
Pat Cummins took four for 21 in 10.2 overs while Josh Hazlewood took five for eight in five overs to share nine wickets as India innings ended at 36/9 for their lowest Test total in their 82-year Test cricket history. India's worst Test innings total...
Opener Joe Burns remained unbeaten on 51 off 63 balls.
Having conceded a 53-run first innings lead, with the Indians adding a further nine to it on Friday night itself, Australia moved into driver's seat early in the first session itself as they ended Indian innings at 36.
Pat Cummins took four for 21 in 10.2 overs while Josh Hazlewood took five for eight in five overs to share nine wickets as India innings ended at 36/9 for their lowest Test total in their 82-year Test cricket history. India's worst Test innings total...
- 12/19/2020
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Adelaide, Dec 19 (Ians) Australia moved into driver's seat as they ended Indian innings at 36, the visitors' lowest total in Test history, in the first session on the third day of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
Pat Cummins took four for 21 in 10.2 overs while Josh Hazlewood took five for eight in five overs to shared the nine wickets as India innings ended at 36/9, their lowest-ever innings total in their 82-year Test cricket history. India's worst Test innings total before this was 42 against Mike Denness's England at Lord's in 1974.
Mohammed Shami, the No. 11 batsman, retired hurt and could not bat.
Australia, who need 90 runs in second innings to win the first Test and take 1-0 lead after India had taken a 53-run lead in first innings, went into the dinner break at the end of the first session at 15 without loss with openers Joe Burns (batting 0) and Matthew Wade (batting 14)still in.
Pat Cummins took four for 21 in 10.2 overs while Josh Hazlewood took five for eight in five overs to shared the nine wickets as India innings ended at 36/9, their lowest-ever innings total in their 82-year Test cricket history. India's worst Test innings total before this was 42 against Mike Denness's England at Lord's in 1974.
Mohammed Shami, the No. 11 batsman, retired hurt and could not bat.
Australia, who need 90 runs in second innings to win the first Test and take 1-0 lead after India had taken a 53-run lead in first innings, went into the dinner break at the end of the first session at 15 without loss with openers Joe Burns (batting 0) and Matthew Wade (batting 14)still in.
- 12/19/2020
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Adelaide, Dec 18 (Ians) Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin picked four for 55 while pacer Umesh Yadav scalped three for 40 as India took a handy 53-run first innings lead against Australia, who were bowled out for 191 on the second day of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. India ended the second day's play at nine for the loss of Prithvi Shaw's wicket to take the overall lead to 62.
India had made 244 in their first innings.
Ashwin had got the prized wicket of Steve Smith for just one in the second session as India wrested the initiative early. The off-break bowler followed it up with the wickets of Travis Head, Cameron Green and Nathan Lyon.
Aussie skipper Tim Paine scored an unbeaten 73 to take the fight to the Indian camp while Marnus Labuschagne made 47. The hosts were reduced to 111 for seven at one point in time.
The Indian pacers then off...
India had made 244 in their first innings.
Ashwin had got the prized wicket of Steve Smith for just one in the second session as India wrested the initiative early. The off-break bowler followed it up with the wickets of Travis Head, Cameron Green and Nathan Lyon.
Aussie skipper Tim Paine scored an unbeaten 73 to take the fight to the Indian camp while Marnus Labuschagne made 47. The hosts were reduced to 111 for seven at one point in time.
The Indian pacers then off...
- 12/18/2020
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Adelaide, Dec 18 (Ians) Ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin picked three wickets, including the priced one of Steve Smith in the second session, to leave Australia reeling in their first innings on Day Two of the ongoing pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval.
At Tea break, Australia were placed in a precarious situation at 92/5 and still trail by 152 runs in reply to India's first inning score of 244.
Australia's condition could have been much worse had the Indian fielders not dropped Marnus Labuschagne twice -- one by Jasprit Bumrah in the morning session while other by Prithvi Shaw in the post-Dinner session.
Starting the second session at 35/2, Australia lost Smith at team's score of 45. Smith, who played 29 balls for his lone run, was caught at slips by Ajinkya Rahane against Ashwin.
Travis Head was the next wicket to fall as he was caught and bowled by Ashwin at his individual score of 7.
Cameron Green...
At Tea break, Australia were placed in a precarious situation at 92/5 and still trail by 152 runs in reply to India's first inning score of 244.
Australia's condition could have been much worse had the Indian fielders not dropped Marnus Labuschagne twice -- one by Jasprit Bumrah in the morning session while other by Prithvi Shaw in the post-Dinner session.
Starting the second session at 35/2, Australia lost Smith at team's score of 45. Smith, who played 29 balls for his lone run, was caught at slips by Ajinkya Rahane against Ashwin.
Travis Head was the next wicket to fall as he was caught and bowled by Ashwin at his individual score of 7.
Cameron Green...
- 12/18/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Adelaide, Dec 18 (Ians) Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah on Friday scalped two Australian wickets to keep India in the game after the visitors got bundled out cheaply in their first innings on the second day of the ongoing pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval.
At the end of first session, Australia were 35/2 and trailed by 209 runs in reply to India's 244. The hosts could have been three down had Bumrah hung on to the catch of Marnus Labuschagne at the fine-leg boundary.
Earlier, resuming the day at 233/6, Indian lower order couldn't contribute much as overnight batsmen Ravichandran Ashwin (15) and Wriddhiman Saha (9) got back to the dressing room within the first two overs bowled by Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc respectively.
Umesh Yadav (6) and Mohammad Shami (0) were the last two wickets to fall as Indian innings came to an end after adding just 11 runs to the overnight score. Bumrah remained unbeaten on 4.
Starc...
At the end of first session, Australia were 35/2 and trailed by 209 runs in reply to India's 244. The hosts could have been three down had Bumrah hung on to the catch of Marnus Labuschagne at the fine-leg boundary.
Earlier, resuming the day at 233/6, Indian lower order couldn't contribute much as overnight batsmen Ravichandran Ashwin (15) and Wriddhiman Saha (9) got back to the dressing room within the first two overs bowled by Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc respectively.
Umesh Yadav (6) and Mohammad Shami (0) were the last two wickets to fall as Indian innings came to an end after adding just 11 runs to the overnight score. Bumrah remained unbeaten on 4.
Starc...
- 12/18/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Adelaide, Dec 16 (Ians) India will step into an unknown territory when they play the four-match Test series-opener against Australia with the pink ball under lights at the Adelaide Oval from Thursday.
While Australia are the most experienced side in day-night Tests, having played and won seven matches under lights, four of them at the Adelaide Oval; India played their first and only win late last year against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens. That pink-ball Test came four years after Australia had played their first.
However, India will be inspired by the fact that some of their best performances, especially in recent times, have come in Adelaide including a Test win in the first match during the last tour in 2018-19.
Skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday told reporters that the day-night Test match is completely opposite to the normal day game played with red ball as the pink ball does little...
While Australia are the most experienced side in day-night Tests, having played and won seven matches under lights, four of them at the Adelaide Oval; India played their first and only win late last year against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens. That pink-ball Test came four years after Australia had played their first.
However, India will be inspired by the fact that some of their best performances, especially in recent times, have come in Adelaide including a Test win in the first match during the last tour in 2018-19.
Skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday told reporters that the day-night Test match is completely opposite to the normal day game played with red ball as the pink ball does little...
- 12/16/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Adelaide, Dec 16 (Ians) Australia skipper Tim Paine expects Steve Smith to be fit for the first Test of the four-match series against India that begins Thursday, adding that the Aussie batting mainstay's absence from the nets on Wednesday due to stiff back could be a blessing in disguise.
"Obviously Dave (David Warner) won't be there but we expect Steve (Smith) to be there. Steve has obviously had a stiff back number of times before and you do when you bat at training as much as Steve does but look, his preparation has been very good since he has batted for the last week in Adelaide. So having him a day off would be a blessing in disguise," said Paine while speaking to reporters on the eve of the pink-ball Test to be played at the Adelaide Oval.
"He (Smith) wanted to bat yesterday but look he has played all the one-dayers,...
"Obviously Dave (David Warner) won't be there but we expect Steve (Smith) to be there. Steve has obviously had a stiff back number of times before and you do when you bat at training as much as Steve does but look, his preparation has been very good since he has batted for the last week in Adelaide. So having him a day off would be a blessing in disguise," said Paine while speaking to reporters on the eve of the pink-ball Test to be played at the Adelaide Oval.
"He (Smith) wanted to bat yesterday but look he has played all the one-dayers,...
- 12/16/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Adelaide, Dec 16 (Ians) Australia skipper Tim Paine has confirmed that Cameron Green will make his Test debut in the first match against India beginning Thursday at the Adelaide Oval.
Speaking to media on Wednesday, Paine said that Green will be playing as an all-rounder and would bowl more than four overs in a spell which was the limit set for him due to workload management.
Green got hit on the head during a warm-up tie against the touring Indians last Friday and had to be substituted due to concussion. His test on Tuesday, however, yielded positive results.
"I think he (Green) is pretty good to go. He obviously trained with us yesterday, woke up well today and intends to train with us today, it is all going well. Cameron Green will make his Test debut tomorrow which is great news for him, us and Australian cricket fans," said Paine on...
Speaking to media on Wednesday, Paine said that Green will be playing as an all-rounder and would bowl more than four overs in a spell which was the limit set for him due to workload management.
Green got hit on the head during a warm-up tie against the touring Indians last Friday and had to be substituted due to concussion. His test on Tuesday, however, yielded positive results.
"I think he (Green) is pretty good to go. He obviously trained with us yesterday, woke up well today and intends to train with us today, it is all going well. Cameron Green will make his Test debut tomorrow which is great news for him, us and Australian cricket fans," said Paine on...
- 12/16/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
By Khurram Habib
New Delhi, Dec 15 (Ians) Ishant Sharma, who could have become only the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to tour Australia five times, will be missed not just because of his experience but because of the kind of wickets he has taken Down Under on those five tours.
The right-arm pace bowler, who was a part of India's fast bowling trio that picked over 68 per cent of Australia's wickets on the last tour, was ruled out of the Indian Premier League (Ipl) in October with an abdominal muscle tear. Now, he has also been ruled out of India's tour of Australia, dealing a blow to the successful Indian attack from 2018-19, that will have to search for the third pace bowling option from among Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Navdeep Saini.
None of these can match Ishant in experience, especially what he has done to top Aussie batsmen,...
New Delhi, Dec 15 (Ians) Ishant Sharma, who could have become only the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to tour Australia five times, will be missed not just because of his experience but because of the kind of wickets he has taken Down Under on those five tours.
The right-arm pace bowler, who was a part of India's fast bowling trio that picked over 68 per cent of Australia's wickets on the last tour, was ruled out of the Indian Premier League (Ipl) in October with an abdominal muscle tear. Now, he has also been ruled out of India's tour of Australia, dealing a blow to the successful Indian attack from 2018-19, that will have to search for the third pace bowling option from among Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Navdeep Saini.
None of these can match Ishant in experience, especially what he has done to top Aussie batsmen,...
- 12/15/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Adelaide, Dec 15 (Ians) Australia head coach Justin Langer on Tuesday stated that Marnus Labuschagne won't be opening the innings in the first Test of the upcoming four-match series against India. Langer though hinted that Matthew Wade could play as opener.
The Aussies, who had initially named David Warner, Will Pucovski and Joe Burns as openers for the first Test, suffered twin blows with Warner getting injured and Pucovski getting a blow on his head. Both the batsmen have been ruled out of the pink-ball Test which begins Thursday at the Adelaide Oval. And there are also doubts over Joe Burns who has had a terrible season. He failed in both the warm-up games and had struggled in Sheffield Shield cricket too. Left-handed opener Marcus Harris has been called up to the squad.
"Marnus won't be opening. He does amazing job at number three. Steve Smith does an amazing job at...
The Aussies, who had initially named David Warner, Will Pucovski and Joe Burns as openers for the first Test, suffered twin blows with Warner getting injured and Pucovski getting a blow on his head. Both the batsmen have been ruled out of the pink-ball Test which begins Thursday at the Adelaide Oval. And there are also doubts over Joe Burns who has had a terrible season. He failed in both the warm-up games and had struggled in Sheffield Shield cricket too. Left-handed opener Marcus Harris has been called up to the squad.
"Marnus won't be opening. He does amazing job at number three. Steve Smith does an amazing job at...
- 12/15/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Adelaide, Dec 14 (Ians) Australia coach Justin Langer is hopeful that all-rounder Cameron Green, who suffered a mild concussion after being hit on his head by a shot from Jasprit Bumrah during the second warm-up tie on Friday, will be available for the first day-night Test that begins in Adelaide on December 17. Langer also said that the Aussies have a good enough batting line-up to win the series despite some injury and form worries.
Green reached Adelaide from Sydney along with Australia A players who are part of the Test squad like Joe Burns and Mitchell Swepson. He met Langer later in the day.
"Fingers crossed. The guys from Australia A arrived a couple of hours ago. He turned up with a big smile on his face. (A) massive opportunity potentially ahead for him to make his Test debut. He looks in really good spirits. He's got training tomorrow and Wednesday.
Green reached Adelaide from Sydney along with Australia A players who are part of the Test squad like Joe Burns and Mitchell Swepson. He met Langer later in the day.
"Fingers crossed. The guys from Australia A arrived a couple of hours ago. He turned up with a big smile on his face. (A) massive opportunity potentially ahead for him to make his Test debut. He looks in really good spirits. He's got training tomorrow and Wednesday.
- 12/14/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Sydney, Dec 5 (Ians) After nearly a month-long stay in Australia, India's Test specialists will get first taste of competitive cricket when they face a strong Australia A team in a three-day warm-up at the Drummoyne Oval here from Sunday.
This is the first of the two warm-ups; the other three-day game begins on December 11.
Prithvi Shaw, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha, R Ashwin, and Mohammed Siraj are part of only the Test squad and have not played any game, in any format, up until now during their stay in Australia.
India Test team's vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will most likely lead the side.
The Australia A side includes the home side's Test players like skipper Tim Paine, Joe Burns, Travis Head and James Pattinson.
The game will especially be crucial for Pujara who hasn't played any competitive cricket since the Ranji Trophy final against Bengal in March.
Pujara...
This is the first of the two warm-ups; the other three-day game begins on December 11.
Prithvi Shaw, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha, R Ashwin, and Mohammed Siraj are part of only the Test squad and have not played any game, in any format, up until now during their stay in Australia.
India Test team's vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will most likely lead the side.
The Australia A side includes the home side's Test players like skipper Tim Paine, Joe Burns, Travis Head and James Pattinson.
The game will especially be crucial for Pujara who hasn't played any competitive cricket since the Ranji Trophy final against Bengal in March.
Pujara...
- 12/5/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Sydney, Dec 5 (Ians) The Australia selectors have announced a 13-member Australia A squad that will take on India A at Drummoyne Oval in a three-day game, beginning on Sunday.
The squad includes Australia Test captain Time Paine as well as opener Joe Burns, all-rounder Cameron Green and will be led by left-handed batsman Travis Head, who is also a member of the Aussie Test squad.
The December 6-8 warm-up game has been touted as a practice game for the Aussie Test specialists ahead of the Test series against India that begins at the Adelaide Oval on December 17. The Test specialists have not played much cricket due to Covid-19 pandemic. They have played only a few Sheffield Shield games.
The start of the three-day game will also coincide with the second T20 International between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Australia A squad: Jackson Bird, Joe Burns, Harry Conway,...
The squad includes Australia Test captain Time Paine as well as opener Joe Burns, all-rounder Cameron Green and will be led by left-handed batsman Travis Head, who is also a member of the Aussie Test squad.
The December 6-8 warm-up game has been touted as a practice game for the Aussie Test specialists ahead of the Test series against India that begins at the Adelaide Oval on December 17. The Test specialists have not played much cricket due to Covid-19 pandemic. They have played only a few Sheffield Shield games.
The start of the three-day game will also coincide with the second T20 International between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Australia A squad: Jackson Bird, Joe Burns, Harry Conway,...
- 12/5/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Dec 3 (Ians) Australia opener Joe Burns said on Thursday that the experienced Indian bowling attack is going to pose a huge threat to the Australian batting once again in the forthcoming four-match Test series which begins December 17.
The Indian bowlers played a key role in helping India win the 2018-2019 Test series 2-1, the first by India in Australia. They managed to take 70 of the 80 Australian wickets possible in the four-Test series with the pace trio Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami taking bulk of those wickets.
Although Ishant is unlikely to play the first two Tests, Burns remains wary of the India bowlers.
"Their (India's) bowling attack has stayed together for a long time now, so we have all seen their bowlers. But they are very skillful and they are going to pose a huge threat. They are a team that you can't take lightly, they...
The Indian bowlers played a key role in helping India win the 2018-2019 Test series 2-1, the first by India in Australia. They managed to take 70 of the 80 Australian wickets possible in the four-Test series with the pace trio Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami taking bulk of those wickets.
Although Ishant is unlikely to play the first two Tests, Burns remains wary of the India bowlers.
"Their (India's) bowling attack has stayed together for a long time now, so we have all seen their bowlers. But they are very skillful and they are going to pose a huge threat. They are a team that you can't take lightly, they...
- 12/3/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Dec 3 (Ians) The Australian team management, that was facing contradicting opinions from former cricketers on who among youngster Will Pucovski and Joe Burns should open with David Warner in the first Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval, might be saved from the trouble as Warner looks a doubtful starter due to his groin injury.
Australia may now be forced to open the innings with Pucovski and Burns if Warner doesn't recover in time for the first Test which starts from December 17.
The 31-year-old Burns, who is senior to the 22-year-old Pucovski, has played 21 Tests to the youngster's none. Burns says he is willing to take up the senior's role.
"In particular now that he (Warner) is out injured, it's a great opportunity to play a senior role. In saying that, nothing changes drastically. It's about working with whoever you're batting with at the time and...
Australia may now be forced to open the innings with Pucovski and Burns if Warner doesn't recover in time for the first Test which starts from December 17.
The 31-year-old Burns, who is senior to the 22-year-old Pucovski, has played 21 Tests to the youngster's none. Burns says he is willing to take up the senior's role.
"In particular now that he (Warner) is out injured, it's a great opportunity to play a senior role. In saying that, nothing changes drastically. It's about working with whoever you're batting with at the time and...
- 12/3/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Canberra, Dec 1 (Ians) Australia head coach Justin Langer has stated that he's not "holding his breath" that opener David Warner will be fit for the first Test of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.
Warner has been ruled out of the remaining white-ball matches against India after injuring his groin during the second Odi of the ongoing three-match series. He suffered a groin strain in Australia's 51-run win on Sunday night at the Sydney Cricket Ground and returned home to begin his rehab in the hope to be fit for the first Test to be played at the Adelaide Oval between December 17-21.
"He's strained his abductor in his groins and they tell me it's a very painful injury. It looked like he got shot by a gun. He was in incredible pain in the change-rooms after. We've just arrived in Canberra, so we won't see him again for probably...
Warner has been ruled out of the remaining white-ball matches against India after injuring his groin during the second Odi of the ongoing three-match series. He suffered a groin strain in Australia's 51-run win on Sunday night at the Sydney Cricket Ground and returned home to begin his rehab in the hope to be fit for the first Test to be played at the Adelaide Oval between December 17-21.
"He's strained his abductor in his groins and they tell me it's a very painful injury. It looked like he got shot by a gun. He was in incredible pain in the change-rooms after. We've just arrived in Canberra, so we won't see him again for probably...
- 12/1/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Our forum posters, many of whom are Hollywood insiders who hide their identities behind screen names, are busy commenting on Sunday’s 91st Academy Awards. Below, just a sampling of what they had to say about all 24 competitive races at the 2019 Oscars. Take a read and then join the discussion, if you dare.
Best Picture
bicth: “they’re really playing clips from Every Movie released last year aren’t they”
ospencer: “How Dare They use a clip of Eighth Grade after the outrageous snub”
kellis: “Why was the T-Rex the only thing actually good in that “Movies of 2018” montage?”
PoweR: “Black Panther vs. Roma for Best Picture???”
Mukund: “Black Panther got a big applause. So did Roma. Let’s stop this Bp love at this, shall we?”
ospencer: “Black Panther is not winning best picture. Let’s not overreact it doesn’t have screenplay, directing or acting nominations”
Guest 2018:...
Best Picture
bicth: “they’re really playing clips from Every Movie released last year aren’t they”
ospencer: “How Dare They use a clip of Eighth Grade after the outrageous snub”
kellis: “Why was the T-Rex the only thing actually good in that “Movies of 2018” montage?”
PoweR: “Black Panther vs. Roma for Best Picture???”
Mukund: “Black Panther got a big applause. So did Roma. Let’s stop this Bp love at this, shall we?”
ospencer: “Black Panther is not winning best picture. Let’s not overreact it doesn’t have screenplay, directing or acting nominations”
Guest 2018:...
- 2/25/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Gary Oldman (“Darkest Hour”), Frances McDormand (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”), Sam Rockwell (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”) and Allison Janney (“I, Tonya”) seem to be in cruise control toward Oscar wins after claiming the Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice and Screen Actors Guild Awards. All four are leading their respective acting categories in our combined odds, but in the (however unlikely) event of an upset, which frontrunner is the most vulnerable?
That’s the question posed by User Joe Burns in our forums. Burns believes Rockwell is the most vulnerable to “The Shape of Water” star Richard Jenkins because “Supporting Actor is the race where they like to honor veterans which may give Richard Jenkins an opening.”
See 2018 Oscar nominations: Full list of Academy Awards nominees in all 24 categories
User MrGoodWood disagrees with that assessment because Rockwell’s competition is “too weak,” but suspects Laurie Metcalf (“Lady Bird”) can upset Janney.
That’s the question posed by User Joe Burns in our forums. Burns believes Rockwell is the most vulnerable to “The Shape of Water” star Richard Jenkins because “Supporting Actor is the race where they like to honor veterans which may give Richard Jenkins an opening.”
See 2018 Oscar nominations: Full list of Academy Awards nominees in all 24 categories
User MrGoodWood disagrees with that assessment because Rockwell’s competition is “too weak,” but suspects Laurie Metcalf (“Lady Bird”) can upset Janney.
- 1/25/2018
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Ladies and gentlemen, we have Oscar frontrunners. As the Screen Actors Guild Awards unfolded at the Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles, our forum posters let rip with their cheers and jeers. There were few surprises on the film side, with “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” taking the top prize for its ensemble and Gary Oldman (“Darkest Hour”), Frances McDormand (“Three Billboards”), Sam Rockwell (“Three Billboards”), and Allison Janney (“I, Tonya”) winning their respective acting prizes, all of which were predicted by Gold Derby.
However, there were several jaw-droppers in the TV categories, including “This Is Us” and “Veep” winning drama and comedy ensemble awards over predicted frontrunners “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Glow.” Comedy actor William H. Macy upset Sean Hayes (“Will & Grace”) to win his third award in four years for “Shameless.” And the Queen herself, Claire Foy, took her second consecutive prize in the race for drama actresses for “The Crown,...
However, there were several jaw-droppers in the TV categories, including “This Is Us” and “Veep” winning drama and comedy ensemble awards over predicted frontrunners “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Glow.” Comedy actor William H. Macy upset Sean Hayes (“Will & Grace”) to win his third award in four years for “Shameless.” And the Queen herself, Claire Foy, took her second consecutive prize in the race for drama actresses for “The Crown,...
- 1/22/2018
- by Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
Sorry, Ryan Murphy, but Kasra Farahani beat you to the punch with this politically charged thriller Tilt. What I’m betting is that American Horror Story: Cult will produce something at least a little more “fun” that what we got here. This movie, admittedly, may not be for me; I’m not a political person to speak of. I don’t follow the news on a daily basis, I avoid my Twitter feed, and I don’t get engrossed in the political world as if the “he said, she said” is even remotely entertaining or important to my life. I stay in my lane of knowledge, and I’m comfortable and happy — judge if you like, but at least I know my place. Here’s the thing: I understand the obsession because I share it with other topics and hobbies, I just don’t share it with politics. There are others who just…...
- 7/24/2017
- by Mike Hassler
- Destroy the Brain
As some films have gained new meaning under the Donald Trump regime (Always Shine, for example), Kasra Farahani’s Tilt was fully realized to be a knee-jerk reaction. No subtlety, all retaliation. They say that good genre films echo societal landscapes, and Farahani certainly holds nothing back – yet pregnancy paranoias and a crumbling America represent clashing narratives. Farahani works to splice their meanings, but parallel influences might have worked even better as two separate films. Go full angsty liberal or all father-in-fear. No reason to steal the other’s thunder.
Joseph Cross stars as Joseph Burns, a documentary filmmaker and hopeful parent-to-be. He’s just moved into a new house with wife Joanne (Alexia Rasmussen), where they begin their baby preparation months in advance. Joseph also hopes to wrap his latest project, Golden Age, which details the demise of our beloved “American Dream.” But with a baby on the way,...
Joseph Cross stars as Joseph Burns, a documentary filmmaker and hopeful parent-to-be. He’s just moved into a new house with wife Joanne (Alexia Rasmussen), where they begin their baby preparation months in advance. Joseph also hopes to wrap his latest project, Golden Age, which details the demise of our beloved “American Dream.” But with a baby on the way,...
- 4/25/2017
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
The second annual Arkansas Underground Film Festival returns to Hot Springs, Ar on Aug. 13-15 for an eclectic mix of both classic and modern films and videos.
Actually, after the festival’s official website vanished from the web following their inaugural edition last year, I thought Arkuff had called it quits. But, they’ve simply moved to a new website and are apparently somehow affiliated with the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.
It also seems to be a totally curated festival sans submissions from filmmakers. The fest mostly consists of themed short film blocks, such as first films by filmmakers like David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, Jim Henson and Guy Maddin; a night of classic avant-garde films by Bruce Conner and Kenneth Anger; a William Wegman retrospective; and a block devoted to Riot Grrrl cinema by Sadie Benning and Miranda July.
The two features that are being screened are David Lynch...
Actually, after the festival’s official website vanished from the web following their inaugural edition last year, I thought Arkuff had called it quits. But, they’ve simply moved to a new website and are apparently somehow affiliated with the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.
It also seems to be a totally curated festival sans submissions from filmmakers. The fest mostly consists of themed short film blocks, such as first films by filmmakers like David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, Jim Henson and Guy Maddin; a night of classic avant-garde films by Bruce Conner and Kenneth Anger; a William Wegman retrospective; and a block devoted to Riot Grrrl cinema by Sadie Benning and Miranda July.
The two features that are being screened are David Lynch...
- 8/12/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
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