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Too many holes in Australia dam to plug

Apart from playing aggressive cricket, Australia have been renowned for producing fast bowlers, young stroke players, wily leg-spinners and strong captains, writes Ian Chappel.

Arthur defends suspension of four players

Mickey Arthur today defended his decision to suspend four players on count of discipline ahead of Mohali Test, saying it was a right step in the direction of becoming world number one again.

In the wake of debacle, Aussies face wrath of media

A livid Australian media labelled their side as "worst" in 34 years and ridiculed the shot selection of their top order batsmen to "insanity" after India inflicted a humiliating 4-0 whitewash on the visitors.

BCCI's faith in team and captain justified: Srinivasan

The 4-0 clean sweep against Australia in the just-concluded Test series has justified the BCCI's faith in the team and its leader Mahendra Singh Dhoni, according to Board President N Srinivasan who said a "stern" test awaits the team when they tour South Africa.

Forget everything and soak in the moment

Australia will go home and start sorting out their problems. In the meanwhile, India can just forget everything and rejoice this moment. Sanjay Manjrekar writes.

Whitewash: Revenge served cold

Play on the third day was on fast forward mode, but for skipper MS Dhoni and his men, it was about regaining self-belief in home comfort. India brushed aside Australia within three days to complete 4-0 sweep. N Ananthanarayanan reports. Scorecard

India win Kotla Test by 6 wkts, whitewash Australia 4-0

Don't speculate on Tendulkar's career: Dhoni

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar left the cricketing world guessing by not announcing his much speculated retirement after India whitewashed Australia 4-0 to lift the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Ferozeshah Kotla in New Delhi today.

Ishant fined for making inappropriate gesture to Pattinson

India paceman Ishant Sharma was on Sunday fined 15% of his match fee for gesturing towards the pavilion after dismissing Australian batsman James Pattinson during the third day's play in the fourth Test here.

Cricketing world unites to congratulate India's 4-0 series win

A battery of current and former cricketers hailed India's historic 4-0 whitewash of Australia on Sunday as the hosts completed the clean sweep with a six-wicket win in the fourth Test.

India win Kotla Test, whitewash Australia 4-0

For sheer intensity, even if one concedes that Australia proved every bit a team in transition and turmoil, India have scripted one of the finest chapters in their 81-year Test history. N Ananthanarayanan reports. Series highlights | Key men | Four the record

India scrape ahead despite Lyon-hearted effort by Aussies

Just when one concluded there was no fight in this Australia team, they exploded on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. After three one-sided Tests, the contest turned into an intense battle on the Ferozeshah Kotla pitch. N Ananthanarayanan reports. Scorecard

India 266/8 at stumps on Day 2

India were 266 for eight at stumps on the second day of the fourth and final cricket Test against Australia in Delhi today. Nathan Lyon with a five wicket haul was pick of the bowler. Scorecard

Ojha reaches 100-wicket milestone in Tests

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha on Saturday completed his 100 wickets in Test cricket on the second day of the fourth and final match of the series against Australia here, becoming the third fastest Indian to reach the milestone.

Kotla pitch again grabs needless attention

A Test match played at the Kotla could well get boring if the pitch is not under the scanner. On Dec 27, 2009, a ODI tie against SL had to be abandoned after a dubious pitch of uneven bounce was deemed to be dangerous to bat on.

India spin the same tale

As the current Australian team plumbs fresh depth in this series against India, which they trail 0-3, the Aussies could well have taken a leaf out of the Don's book. N Ananthanarayanan reports. Highest wicket-takers for India in a home series vs Australia

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