The pitch sported a healthy green cover, although it looked dry underneath before being put under cover.
The Indian team management took this decision during this afternoon's net practice after having a look at the pitch. Although there was no official word on why the match was shortened, Indian coach Ravi Shastri was seen having an animated discussion with the local officials after getting a glimpse of the grassy pitch and a barren outfield that can cause injury while fielding.
Stuffed rice paper rolls are light, nutritious, unusual and yum.
This Bengali-style steamed mango and mustard prawn curry makes for top class weekend khana.
Calling mutton lovers -- tuck into delightful Sindhi-Style Mutton.
IMAGES of the T20 World Cup match played between India and Pakistan at the MCG on Sunday
Images from Day 2 in the fifth Test between Australia and England, in Hobart, on Saturday.
Crunchy cabbage, yoghurt-based makes Mor Kuzhambu served with ghe rice, fried fish and rice papad makes for a satisfying dinner.
Make a speedy omega-3 rich breakfast or entree with kale, salmon and walnuts.
Several ingredients come together to create this savoury, fiery curry that will knock your socks off.
This mutton curry will win hearts at the dinner table.
As the Little things actress celebrates her 29th birthday on January 11, Namrata Thakker looks at some of her fashionable outings.
'Hardik with his local connect was an obvious choice as captain and premier player'
This chila-dosa hybrid pancake, stuffed with greens, will ensure you breakfast like a king.
This spicy yogurt hummus when paired with flatbread it is perfect for a light lunch or starter.
Meet the winners of the past seven editions of the T20 World cup.
Assassin's Spaghetti, or in Italian Spaghetti All' Assassina, gets its name not from the murder you commit on the pasta -- because you actually kill off the spaghetti by burning it crisp -- but from the levels of red chilly that will do in the eater.
Steve Smith scored a sparkling century and put on 128 for the sixth wicket with Brad Haddin to rescue Australia and push the hosts to 326 all out shortly before close of play on the first day of the fifth Ashes Test against England on Friday.
Sent in to bat on a grassy MCG pitch on Sunday, England were skittled for 185
'I think the Indigenous community in AFL and rugby are so big and hopefully one day Aboriginals in cricket can be just as big.'
England, who are lagging 0-2 in the five-match series, left out Broad along with three others for the Boxing Day Test, which began in Melbourne on Sunday.
Defending champions England huffed and puffed to a one-wicket victory over hosts New Zealand in a league stage match to keep their semi-final hopes alive at the ICC Women's World Cup, in Auckland, on Sunday.
Scott Boland will become the first indigenous Australian Test player since Jason Gillespie played his last match in 2006 when he receives his baggy green cap on Sunday.
Make your celebrations more satisfying with this nutty gujiya.
Babar Azam's glorious unbeaten 102 kept Pakistan alive but Australia remained on course for victory in the second Test in Karachi on Tuesday.
England were spared the ignominy of the follow-on but Australia appeared on course for victory after dominating day three of the day-night second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
Buttery papparadelle buried under a wild mushroom sauce and topped with shavings of fresh Parmesan cheese is a meal made in heaven.
Delicious recipes from the palaces of Nepal.
India need to put up an improved batting show in their second ICC Women's World Cup league stage game
Treat your girl to breakfast in bed on Women's Day.
Nathan Lyon captured a long-awaited 400th Test wicket and spun Australia to the brink of a comprehensive victory in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane on Saturday as England lost eight wickets in a stunning morning collapse on Day 4.
The southpaw became the first to score a hundred in a session at the Gabba, propelling Australia to a 196-run lead over England.
Delicately flavoured with fennel, cardamom and kesar, this desi latte is bursting with oomph.
Joe Root's decision to bat backfired on England, who were bowled out for just 147 on a rain-hit first day.
Sports world expressed shock and agony over Warne's sudden demise. Here are some reactions:
This spicy fried fry served with crunchy curry leaves and sliced lemon is a crowd-pleaser.
Don't like your golgappas savoury? Try this sweet version!
The untimely Mumbai monsoon threatens to play spoilsport as there is a fair chance of first day's play being affected by rain during the second Test between India and New Zealand, starting on Friday.
Rookie opener Sarel Erwee savoured a maiden century as South Africa dominated day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch to be 238 for three at the close on Friday.
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