Steven Smith's unbeaten 110 led Australia to 3 for 288 on the first day at the Gabba
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The curious decline of the 400-ish first-innings total

And other stats that'll light up your Cricketsmas in Andy Zaltzman's latest offering

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Chappell: Dropped catch cost Pakistan dearly

Match Analysis: Ian Chappell joins Melinda Farrell to look back at the first day's proceedings at the Gabba between Pakistan and Australia.

Smith ton leads Australia's dominance

Steven Smith and Peter Handscomb capitalized on the platform laid by Matt Renshaw with an unbroken 137-run stand to take Australia to 288 for 3 at stumps...

Hurt England in way of Indian records

Though the final Test of the series is a dead rubber, both India and England have something to gain...

Kohli wants county stint before 2018 England tour

The India captain wanted at least a month's time to get used to conditions, but only a short stint might be possible with current schedules...

Sunny Gupta puts in some effort to bowl against Odisha, Jharkhand v Odisha, Ranji Trophy 2016-17, Group B, Thumba, 1st day, December 15, 2016 © KCA/Ranjith Peralam

Shahbaz Nadeem loops the ball during his four-wicket haul, Jharkhand v Odisha, Ranji Trophy 2016-17, Group B, Thumba, 1st day, December 15, 2016 © KCA/Ranjith Peralam

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