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Indian-Origin Truck Driver Jailed For 22 Years Over Deaths Of 4 Australian Cops: Report

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 14, 2021

An Indian-origin drug-affected and sleep deprived truck driver was jailed today for 22 years for ploughing his heavy vehicle into Australian police officers and killing four of them last year on Melbourne's Eastern Freeway, according to media reports

IPL 2021: Punjab Kings Appoint Damien Wright As Bowling Coach

Asian News International | Saturday March 13, 2021

IPL 2021: Punjab Kings appointed Damien Wright as their bowling coach for the upcoming season. The former Australian pacer has worked with Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL).

"Felt Like Going Into War": Shubman Gill Recalls Test Debut In Australia

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 10, 2021

Shubman Gill made his Test debut against Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Justin Langer Rues Slow Over-Rate That Cost Australia World Test Championship Final

ANI | Tuesday March 9, 2021

Justin Langer said it was "really slack" on Australia's behalf to maintain a slow over-rate during the Melbourne Test against India.

India vs England: Umesh Yadav To Undergo Fitness Test In Two Days, Says Report

Press Trust of India | Friday February 19, 2021

India vs England: Umesh Yadav has been out of action after he was ruled out during the second Test against Australia in Melbourne last December due to a calf muscle injury.

Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev Beats Stefanos Tsitsipas, To Meet Novak Djokovic In Final

Agence France-Presse | Friday February 19, 2021

Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-2, 7-5 to set up a clash with World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the final on Sunday.

Australian Open: Stefanos Tstitsipas Stuns Rafael Nadal In Five-Set Thriller To Make Semis

Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 18, 2021

Australian Open: World No. 2 Rafael Nadal on Wednesday lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4, 7-5 and crashed out of the tournament.

Players To Compete In Biosecure "Bubble" As Australian Open To Continue Without Fans

Agence France-Presse | Friday February 12, 2021

Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne will continue but without fans, despite a five-day lockdown ordered Friday in its host city to control an outbreak of the UK coronavirus strain.

Melbourne Orders Snap Covid Lockdown During Australian Open Tennis

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday February 12, 2021

Authorities ordered a snap, five-day lockdown in Melbourne on Friday to contain a new coronavirus outbreak, threatening the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament, which began in the city this week.

Australian Open: Elina Svitolina Beats Giant-Killer Coco Gauff To Move Into Third Round

Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 11, 2021

Elina Svitolina's precise hitting overcame the dangerous Coco Gauff, who showed flashes of the form that fuelled her dazzling run last year at Melbourne Park.

Australian Open: Dominic Thiem Races Into Third Round

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday February 10, 2021

Australian Open: Dominic Thiem was in top form against Dominik Koepfer, who self-imploded on a hot day with the Austrian domination on his serve, returning well and owning the baseline.

Australian Open: Serena Williams Cruises Into 3rd Round With Straight-Sets Win

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday February 10, 2021

Australian Open: Serena Williams beat Nina Stojanovic 6-3, 6-0 to reach the third round.

Australian Open: Tweener, Tickings-Off As "Pretty Average" Nick Kyrgios Wins Melbourne Opener

Agence France-Presse | Monday February 8, 2021

Australian Open 2021: Nick Kyrgios made a winning start to his home Grand Slam Monday, cruising past Portugese qualifier Frederico Ferreira Silva in straight sets and winning one point with a tweener.

Australian Open: Simona Halep Eases Injury Fears In Straight-Sets Win

Agence France-Presse | Monday February 8, 2021

Australian Open 2021: Simona Halep sailed past local wildcard Lizette Cabrera 6-2, 6-1 in the first round on Monday.

Serena Williams Pulls Out Of Yarra Valley Classic With Shoulder Injury

Agence France-Presse | Friday February 5, 2021

Serena Williams pulled out of the Yarra Valley Classic at Melbourne Park Friday with a right shoulder injury just days before the Australian Open.